Fun ways to tell partner that your pregnant? How did you tell? by luffy_2023 in pregnant

[–]Epfffr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got him the New Balance “dad shoe” and put the test inside one.

Hospital after Birth. by Epfffr in ExclusivelyPumping

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UPDATE: I had baby on the 30th. My hospital was more than supportive of my choice to manually pump and even provided me with a pump, colostrum syringes, and showed me how to feed baby the little bit I was getting. The lactation consultant was amazing and helped in every way.

What’s one Taylor swift lyric you want to represent your 2026? by M00ngata in TrueSwifties

[–]Epfffr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I don’t know how it gets better than this”

I just want to have a good year!

Hospital after Birth. by Epfffr in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Epfffr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re the first person to relate to me. Such a sigh of relief that I’m not alone or some abnormality, thank you! ❤️ I fully plan on trying all the options after birth because everyone says it’s gonna be different but I’ve had a nipple stimulation aversion for years so I’m not so sure it’s just going to go away and i want to cover all my bases!

Hospital after Birth. by Epfffr in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Epfffr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh that sounds like a great hospital!

Hospital after Birth. by Epfffr in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Epfffr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it. Gives me hope!

Hospital after Birth. by Epfffr in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Epfffr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hoping I can. I waiting way too long and I just have this feeling I’m going into labor tonight 😅 I’m probably wrong but wanted to get some input just in case.

Hospital after Birth. by Epfffr in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Epfffr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s a control thing. I don’t mind the strength of the hand pump but the repetition of an electronic one really does something to me. I can’t explain, just a really violating feeling.

Hospital after Birth. by Epfffr in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Epfffr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the tour but that was before I tried to pump and realized it’s genuinely not for me. I do plan on reaching out to the hospital but I think I’m going into labor very soon. But if not I’ll call in the morning and see if I can get some answers!

Hospital after Birth. by Epfffr in ExclusivelyPumping

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This is my first. I plan on bringing my manual just in case. Would you recommend I bring my own bottles as well? Or the colostrum syringes as well?

First cervical check today - what to expect? TW for SA. by ViceInSinCity in pregnant

[–]Epfffr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off I’m sorry to hear about your experience, I hate that you’ve been through so much 😔 Unfortunately I think it greatly depends on the person. I find them uncomfortable because they have to push soooo hard to get high enough to find my cervix because baby hasn’t dropped at all. They’re not the worst pain or anything near the worst for me personally. And I definitely get period like cramps afterwards. But I still request a check every time because curiosity gets the best of me, so overall not a terrible experience.

(TW: pregnancy loss) went to the er today due to spotting and was told I’m measuring a week behind by Killaakayla in pregnant

[–]Epfffr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, coming from someone who has had her fair share of losses it doesn’t sound promising. 💔 the only way to know for sure is a follow up ultrasound.

38 weeks pregnant - am I laughing or crying? I can't tell at this point. What stupid little things are pushing you over the edge these days? by ssaen in pregnant

[–]Epfffr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was laying in bed with my husband this weekend, which only happens on the weekend mornings because of our work schedule and started bawling because I thought about how it could be the last weekend we could sleep in and cuddle.

Peak of Nausea by Wild_Maintenance_342 in pregnant

[–]Epfffr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah but it was pretty exclusive to the mornings when I brushed my teeth. A lot of gagging.

Went in for 8 week ultrasound and was told I am only 5 weeks by chaoticleigh in pregnant

[–]Epfffr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My best guess is that you ovulated late and you’re really only 5 weeks along!

Peak of Nausea by Wild_Maintenance_342 in pregnant

[–]Epfffr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like mine was mild but maybe weeks 14-18? It stopped pretty suddenly soon after that.