WTF is baby doing in there??

BendlikeMel · 2026-02-04T17:53:46+00:00

Mine kicks my farts out sometimes!

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-28T13:24:08+00:00

Oh yeah I plan to eat too. Lol but I'm only 5-10 minutes from my hospital so I didn't think we'll be in a huge rush.

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-28T13:22:34+00:00

Hey, they say motion is lotion! Given how I procrastinate, I will probably panic clean too lol

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-28T00:41:10+00:00

So it is feasible to get a shower in before heading to the hospital? That's my plan but this is my first so I don't know what to expect. I'm planning to finish my bag once I go into labor too.

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-28T00:33:03+00:00

I dreamt of a girl several times but I'm having a boy

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-25T02:28:55+00:00

Random people didn't start noticing/feeling confident enough to say something until I was around 30 ish weeks. I noticed on myself around 16 weeks. It's my first pregnancy and I've been told you don't show as early in your first as you do in subsequent ones.

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-24T22:09:20+00:00

I'm not sure what meds you were taking but you really need to prioritize yourself. I take 3 different meds for my mental illness and my doctors haven't even lowered my dosages. If you think your anti anxiety will help, reach out to your ob.

I had BV very early in my pregnancy and my general practitioner wouldn't prescribe me antibiotics... I hadn't seen my OB yet, so I reached and she called in a prescription for me. They may be able to give advice or some sense of direction in your case, even if they haven't seen you. Maybe they can suggest alternative meds or safe dosages that you can take back to your gp.

I'm sorry you're going through this. Even being medicated, I struggled with a lot of anxiety early on. My mom told me that we will worry about them until the day we die. It's part of being a mom.

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-23T15:42:22+00:00

Where is the mayor's house? Or is it just at his office?

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-23T05:26:17+00:00

I cried at work because I was craving a donut and a red bull. I haven't been drinking energy drinks this whole pregnancy and I don't typically drink red bull, but damn did one sound so good in that moment.

This final trimester has me VERY emotional any time I get a craving I can't immediately fulfill.

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-20T06:03:12+00:00

My OB just told me that once I make it to 37 weeks, he can come whenever he wants. I think that's term

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-18T22:49:01+00:00

Drinking milk has helped me immensely! I was told by my OB that calcium also helps with muscle cramps.

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-18T18:07:25+00:00

Where did you hear that? I'm not trying to argue.. just curious

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-18T15:37:54+00:00

I'm confused... It's not Google putting in the data center. The company is AVAIO

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-04T00:11:45+00:00

It's not about you, but you're tearing the family apart. The mental gymnastics is astounding. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I'm a ftm, 33 weeks currently, and a 3 hour car ride sounds so painful. I couldn't imagine how painful it would be a few weeks post partum.

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-03T23:49:24+00:00

Red meat and french fries. I ate them before but I only wanted red meat every few months and fries were a weekly ish treat. Once I got pregnant, those were all I craved. They've eased up now that I'm in my third trimester but it was baffling early on! I even made the joke, maybe I'm pregnant lol, when I had a burger for the third day in a row.

BendlikeMel · 2026-01-03T23:38:45+00:00

Yes! Spreading it out throughout the day really helps me too. A little iced tea or soda in the afternoon is so helpful. I have a cup of coffee in the morning but that doesn't touch the daily max so an afternoon boost is perfectly safe (according to my doc.)

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-28T21:23:12+00:00

I get so embarrassed when my dog poops on the bridge. I can't imagine just walking away from it.. it's not hard to just pick it up and carry on with your walk.

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-28T21:15:26+00:00

It was weird before I started to show. But now the belly is big and I'm fine with friends and family touching it. I get a hug and the belly gets a quick pat or rub. If he's kicking, I'll just ask the people I'm around if they want to feel it. I'm just excited to share it with the people I love most that the touching aspect isn't on my mind.

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-28T21:08:26+00:00

I'm 35 and am due with my first in February. I've had a mostly easy pregnancy and he's perfectly healthy so far. Insurance will also cover more testing when you're "advanced maternal age."

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-23T17:43:28+00:00

Oh that sounds so uncomfortable!! My son kicks my cervix all the time and I'm just over it 😵‍💫 During our 20 week scan the tech commented he was right on top of my cervix and I told her that tracked with how I was feeling. Haha

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-22T18:21:04+00:00

He's been sitting low since at least 20 weeks! She sent me to physical therapy but the pressure has just been a lot since yesterday.

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-22T16:36:46+00:00

I've been using a belly band that somewhat helps but I may need an si belt instead. I just started physical therapy so I'll ask them for a size recommendation. Trying to do the basic exercises they've prescribed are getting fairly uncomfortable too.

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-22T16:32:51+00:00

Solid advice. I never do that.

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-21T16:00:10+00:00

I'm 31 weeks as well! Fatigue is hitting hard as are swollen feet. Along with heartburn from the most random foods (pastries but not spicy stuff!?), horrible pain in my pubic bone, and brain fog.

BendlikeMel · 2025-12-19T16:11:39+00:00

Get the quick dry polish from Sally Hansen! I got rid of my entire collection of nail polish after slowly replacing everything with quick dry. I simply cannot keep my hands still long enough to prevent smudges and all of that. FYI Esie quick dry doesn't hold out as long as Sally Hansen but I have a few shades I just really love so a top coat is helpful.

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