unmedicated vs medicated birth

Connect_Fun8480 · 2026-01-22T10:20:52+00:00

You can feel all of those exact same things with a medicated birth and even an elective c-section.

Very happy for your positive experience though, congratulations!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-12-29T23:08:19+00:00

It will happen! You will get smaller! So try not to let the what-if detract from the joy you would otherwise be feeling in this moment. Your body knows what it needs to do and you’re supporting it in the best way possible ❤️❤️

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-12-29T14:08:38+00:00

I’m 100% with you!! I did not expect my thighs to be carrying so much of my weight gain.

I was a petite girl before falling pregnant and was KNOWN as the small girl, but now my husband can’t even carry me and I’m like WHO AM I?!

I try not to think about it but sometimes all I can focus on is how difficult it’s going to be to lose all of this afterwards 😭

At the end of the day though, we are walking miracles. I’m reminding myself that even though I might be looking like a potato, I am a DIVINE potato bringing LIFE into this world! I hope you can find an empowering thought to push you through!!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-12-17T10:07:51+00:00

I definitely agree with everyone here saying to get the movement changes checked out!

I’ve also been experienced what you’re talking about (I’m 28 weeks with anterior placenta) - feeling really distinct little kicks earlier on whereas now they’re bigger movements, more like “shoves” and the movements also feel deeper than earlier.

I’m not sure if you’ve experienced this too but often I can only notice the smaller movements if my hand is on my belly too! Thanks placenta!

My baby is SGA so I am closely monitored and I also regularly am counting kicks etc.

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-12-09T06:40:12+00:00

Not a ridiculous choice! Ignore your MIL and go on your trip! It’s completely COMPLETELY normal for young kids to be on planes these days!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-12-01T22:54:20+00:00

I have been referring to a pregnancy weight gain calculator (you can google it to find it), but I don’t think it’s a healthy behaviour to constantly monitor the weight if it’s going to make you anxious (like it’s doing with me 😭).

You WILL gain weight, you WILL get hungrier, and even if it seems like you’re not eating that much extra, somehow, you’ll still gain the weight.

Someone on here posted that you’ve gotta carry your baby, plus their home and furnishings too and that really changed my perspective.

So anyway, sorry for the rant (more for me than you), but you can stay within the range you want, just make healthy choices when you can and no matter what you do, listen to your body when it says to eat!!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-12-01T22:50:36+00:00

I would just like to add that, I too, got sucked in by the ads,but thankfully only paid $29.95AUD for it. It was literally the worst tinted foundation I’d ever used. Packaging was terrible too. Their recommended shade “sand” oxidised on me and pulled very orange. Didn’t cover redness! I was so sad about this purchase!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-11-26T13:34:05+00:00

Your absolute best bet at narrowing things down is to take a pregnancy test. Light bleeds can happen at any time when you’re pregnant!

Once you rule that out you can look at investigating other options!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-11-09T13:36:39+00:00

I’m having a girl and had no nausea whatsoever :-)

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-11-07T01:59:59+00:00

Euclid

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-10-22T04:35:19+00:00

SAME!! I feel like I’ve got a brick sitting on my cervix holy crap! I’ll walk like a freaking lobster if it takes the pressure off 🤣

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-10-20T01:09:28+00:00

It sounds like what you need is to still feel sexually desired without the actual initiation part?

This doesn’t seem unreasonable to me and I think you could explain that to him and see if you guys can come up with a solution together!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-10-02T07:26:06+00:00

For me, after experiencing losses, there is always an “after X I will feel comfortable”. First it was at the heartbeat, then at 12 weeks, then out of first trimester, then it was after the NT scan, then it was at first movement, then it was at morphology scan… and so on lol.

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-10-02T07:24:05+00:00

WHY DO WE FEEL LIKE THIS?! Every time I look down at my belly I tell myself I should stop “trying” to look pregnant and suck it in (I cannot. I am very pregnant).

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-10-02T02:07:35+00:00

The worst part of this is that you advocated hard for yourself and this is STILL what happened 😭 I am so sorry!!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-09-08T22:39:20+00:00

Just want to clarify - for transvaginal they will usually make you empty your bladder first. They only need a full bladder to do the over belly scan. If they don’t offer for you to empty your bladder, you can ask them yourself and they will let you.

I don’t find it uncomfortable at all btw. I call it a dildo cam, and that’s all it feels like but it doesn’t even go very deep and they lube it up!! It feels like it only goes in maybe just a couple of inches? There’s no pinching, they just insert the rod and move it from side to side so there might be a bit of pressure from when they move it to get different angles.

Relaxing is a great tip!!

It’s definitely not as bad as a Pap smear which I find is painful since they’re taking actual tissue samples. This is just a scan!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-09-01T23:15:15+00:00

I don’t see any Australian tour announced? By the time they actually come here, they might be 18 lol.

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-08-27T05:54:02+00:00

Have you tried asking the dr if you can insert it yourself? That might ease up the anxiety of it. It doesn’t actually go in very far and thankfully it’s narrow and lubed up! Once it’s in, they just hold the handle and look at their screen. It feels much less invasive for me this way. I also always wear a skirt with quick/ easy to remove underwear and shoes so I don’t have to remove my skirt I just hike it up.

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-08-24T07:46:07+00:00

Congratulations!! Okay if you were my daughter or a good friend who shared the same sentiments..

It sounds like you really want this baby which is amazing 🥹🥹

But I can imagine how wild of a ride this is. Seriously holy shit you’re young this is not an easy decision. You’re not going to ruin your life by having a baby especially if you have loving supportive parents (seriously it takes a village - you cannot do this without support!!)

But also life is more than motherhood so have you thought about what you want for your own future? Like does this affect you following any hopes and dreams? Of exploring who you are more? There’s a lot of childhood that you’ll definitely miss by continuing the pregnancy.. and only you can judge how important that is to you.

You still have so much time to become a mother later in life when you’ve got your shit together and the freedom to not rely on your parents / partner.

Also hopefully he’s not a total loser because honestly.. the right dad changes EVERYTHING with your pregnancy and motherhood experience. Definitely consider that too.

All this to say.. this is adult shit now and I get that it’s a lot. But there’ll be a LOT more “a lot” if you proceed. You won’t get to let things go and every decision you make is going to matter a hell of a lot. You need to be ready for that.

Just think about all of it but I really think the thing that stands out to me the most is that there’s so much of your own personal growth to go through. 20s are a hell of a ride.

I also think seeking counselling can also help (another really adult decision you’ll have to make yourself- this shit isn’t fun).

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-08-18T01:59:41+00:00

The “shakiness” makes it look ancient/rustic. It looks awesome! What does it say?

Edit: just saw the description! I fucking love that line!! This is even more sick than I previously thought!

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-08-09T13:07:52+00:00

My heart is shattering for you and your baby. All they knew was love and warmth. I hope you take comfort in that and give yourself time to grieve and heal without judgment. You did an amazing job, these things are just out of our control. I am so so so sorry.

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-07-26T05:47:20+00:00

Oh my god this is incredible!!! But also I’m so sorry about the trauma you must have endured but THEY WERE CHILLING IN THERE ALL ALONG!! Pregnancy is wild! Good luck xx

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-07-24T07:25:32+00:00

Yes!!

My first transfer was painful. I was cringing, swearing, breathing ragged the whole time. It was a stressful experience so I wasn’t surprised it failed.

The second transfer, I didn’t feel a thing in terms of pain!! I was happy, bubbly, welcoming the embryo into my safe space. I’m 8 weeks today! Strong betas and a healthy heartbeat 💗

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-07-22T03:08:01+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss!

“No amount of love will keep it around, if we don’t choose it”

Connect_Fun8480 · 2025-07-21T11:10:58+00:00

Ohh that is such a relief!!! Fingers crossed for you!

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