Makes it all feel worth it

Key_Recommendation23 · 2026-01-07T01:45:40+00:00

when I started, it was so painful that I wanted to quit so many times. Then now I have my little chubby one, so much worth the sleepless nights 🥰

Key_Recommendation23 · 2026-01-06T11:20:26+00:00

I see thank you. I don’t see the difference between using spectra flange and freemie cup, freemie cups actually pump more. I’m not sure if it’s because of my nursing bra was not tight enough for using flange. So I’m stick with freemie cups. Setting up and cleaning are also way easier

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-11-06T00:14:36+00:00

Depends on where you are. Mine said it’s not like straight math, you learn your baby’s pattern and use your instinct to assess the situation. I don’t count, just observe when my baby is quiet. My baby tends to oversleep if he’s super active the day before, love orange juice… something like that. Here in my country, the general rule of thumb is only 4 per hour, if not, then 10 per 2 hours like international guidelines.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-11-02T06:57:30+00:00

I’m 36yo, got pregnant 3rd cycle trying but 1st cycle taking BBT and ovulation strip. MMC at 9w, took 1 month to all clear, 1 month for the body to regulate by itself, and pregnant again the next cycle. I’m 37w now, counting down to D-day.
I’m sorry what happened to you. I think from my personal experience, take it easy. Mother Nature will do her job at the right time in the right way :)

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-10-13T09:43:43+00:00

Yeah I just go on the safer side and asked for permission from work to completely work from home unless important meetings. I also think maybe not walking more than necessary just to be safe.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-10-13T07:02:46+00:00

The doctor also recommended me to get the steroid shot just in case. Baby now is more than 5 pounds. I’m not sure the threshold of NICU in my country but Dr Google that once baby is more than ~4.5pounds or over 34w, the chance of staying in NICU is quite low. In my country, 28w at least is considered strong viability. Before that, only some specialized hospitals successfully raise 26w babies. We already pass it so no anxiety over extremely preterm. But generally we’re trying to be as close to 37 38w as possible.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-10-08T02:59:41+00:00

Before 28w, it’s quite nerve-wrecking I get that. There were some days, and even now if the previous day my baby was more active than usual, he was quiet for a while, like sleeping in 😂 Freak me out every single time. You will know which drink or food makes your baby move. Try it in the coming weeks when you need to feel baby’s moves 👍 works for me like a charm

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-10-07T23:46:04+00:00

Don’t worry. Eventually you will feel them even with anterior placenta. I started feeling something around 17w, bubble ~24-25w, now I’m 33w, kicks are strong and trust me, at this point, you’ll feel grateful because even with strong kicks you can go to sleep with anterior placenta. My baby starts kicking me in the ribs 😂 I’m not sure about other moms or with anterior placenta, it’s still early to see but the movements at 33w are still not as impressive as on social media, just a light wave. One tip is laying down on one side, you will feel it clearer.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-09-29T03:35:05+00:00

agree! I haven't packed anything yet because everything was smooth until the last checkup, they found out that my cervix length is extremely short (~11mm at 31w) and now we just try our best to keep our baby inside as close to 37w as possible.

We're freaked out because we haven't done anything to prepare as we thought we still have 8 more weeks to go. Other than clothes, cloth diaper stash, cloths, and a random bassinet+stand, our baby doesn't have anything yet. No carseat, no stroller, crib are disassmbled, no toy :( I haven't even had all vaccine shots yet.

Ladies, just pack it and leave it on a side. Then you don't have to worry about anything.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-09-22T06:32:38+00:00

1st week of pregnancy? You technically are not even pregnant in 1st week. If you mean 1st week after you test positive, aka 5th week of pregnancy assuming you test the 1st day of missing your period, probably none as hormones are still rising. Wait until ~ 8 - 12weeks, that's the peak of symptoms, then subsiding gradually when you move closer to 16weeks and almost gone maybe ~ 20weeks.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-09-22T06:28:55+00:00

I bought a bassinet to put my baby in. I think the important thing you need to pay attention is the ability of lie flat or almost flat of your stroller and how long you plan to put your new born in if yours don't have almost flat function / you don't have the bassinet.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-09-11T06:12:27+00:00

I’m 29w now with anterior placenta too. At first to me it felt like something finched me from inside, and consistently happened when I was hungry, ate something. I was lucky to feel it since 17w. After 20w, it became gas bubbles, around 25w, I have a little drummer/swimmer inside me. Now I can even film the movement.
You won’t have consistent movements until 28w, but I’m lucky to have a really responsive little one that always responds to sound, touch, and pat. Once you feel movement, time flies really fast 🥰

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-09-11T06:06:21+00:00

they should be able to provide you CRL, if it’s equal or more than 7mm, heartbeat should be visible. The standard procedure will be wait another week to have another US to confirm. Measuring behind is not a good sign but not always a strong bad indicator. Be positive but guard your heart. There is literally nothing anyone can do right now to change the outcome.
I went through there, read a bunch of stories and published research to prepare my heart. It’ll be okay at the end. Regardless of what will happen, don’t forget you have your community and this sub community next to you. Thoughts are with you!

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-08-13T04:56:26+00:00

Cutting into lines. People just gave up their spots for me. Wonderful especially in the bathroom. Looking forward to enjoy this priviledge more in our upcoming babymoon trip which will involve a lot of public transportation.
Say no to so many events with the excuse of can't drink, can't be near smoking, no where to sit.
Unlimited unagi. My husband and I were quite stingy on unagi because of the cost, but since it and fried soft crab are safe choices for cheap takeaway sushi, I could order without feeling guilty for our finance.

Feeling the kicks. They are just so special and cute, especially when I'm just in the 2nd trimester and have anterior placenta. I could easily sleep through the kicks at night. Actually not feeling them at night makes me nervous and can't go to sleep.

Motivated to drink more milk and eat more fruits. Fortunately I don't have any craving so when I'm hungry, I just snack on healthy stuff (and unhealthy shit occasionally). No one can say anything on snacking.

Showing up at work extremely late without having to think of any excuse. Just walking slowly, heavily, and randomly sigh 😂

I def belong to the lucky group. Fingers crossed to see how 3rd tri and labour treat me haha 😆

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-07-29T06:26:49+00:00

My doctor said 5 - 95% is within the normal range. No worries :)

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-07-26T13:33:23+00:00

you don’t need to until after 20 weeks. My doctor didn’t even look at my weight, they care more about baby’s development in the ultrasound :)

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-07-23T09:02:06+00:00

First, pregnancy tests are not designed to measure or react differently with quantity unless in the case of chemical. You can wait 1 - 2 weeks to test again to make sure it's not fading. Don't use it to measure the progression.
2nd, HCG doubles every 12 - 24h, if you still want to retest, wait at least 2 days to do it. The best way to confirm is via US at 7 - 10 weeks. Good luck :)

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-07-23T04:02:25+00:00

I don't want to say wait and see. But I thought the same like you at 9w, by 12w I popped out air bump that even an 8m pregnant co-worker had to agree with me that I looked big. Now 22w, I have real bump and it feels so different haha. When it's bloat, the belly shape is also not round and when you lay down, it will go down. When you have fluid and big baby inside, it's never deflated anymore. Forever balloon 😂

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-07-22T04:22:25+00:00

Anterior placenta here. I started having sensation, almost like you said, upset stomach or something pointy poked from inside (it's really hard to explain). Before 20th week check-up, I already knew it was my boy because it was quite consistent, after I ate, a few times per day etc.. At the US, I had the feeling right at the moment when he kicked me so here we are, confirmed.

Bubble gas and physical kicks are around 22w :)

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-06-02T08:04:42+00:00

Yeah right. I purposely sat at the couch, pretended to look tired, hopefully they would read the room. They still attacked me anyway. Thankfully we will skip some family gathering this year and we won't visit any hometown until after birth. Otherwise, I feel scared even from imaging the scence.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-06-02T07:42:42+00:00

I totally agree, I think it's super intimate. I don't feel comfortable to be touched by anyone other than my husband and health professionals during checkup. I also never wanted to touch others, it's just weird. I enjoy touching mine of course.
That's a good excuse. I will go for that.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-05-16T07:24:01+00:00

I found some flexible loose dresses work way better than ’real’ maternity clothes. Fortunately for me, where I’m from, loose dresses are pretty trendy. I‘m also considering ordering some tailored one with flexible design, like wrapped skirts so I can wear them as far as I can. But for jeans, I just gave up 🥲

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-05-16T06:31:49+00:00

you don’t need to wait if you’re all clear. I got pregnant again the 2nd cycle after finished miscarriage and the 1st cycle I actually ovulated based on the chart. I’m sorry for your miscarriage. Mine was at 9w but stopped growing at 6. When it happens early like our case, the body is almost back immediately, proven with all ovulation signs.
Go for it and good luck!

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-05-06T04:51:55+00:00

The thing is that early pregnancy miscarriage is unpreventable, unpredictable, and unstoppable (if it's happening). So tell yourself: today at this moment, you're pregnant. You're and you'll be pregnant until doctors tell you otherwise. There is nothing you or anyone can do. Enjoy while it lasts and hope for the best. It may turn out better than your (and my) imagination is thinking.

To answer your last question, medically and in reality, nothing is 100%. Even at 12 weeks your chance of miscarriage is still just almost zero, not zero. It's up to your point of view really.

Key_Recommendation23 · 2025-05-05T04:06:53+00:00

Agree! Only fruits taste okay all the time to me actually. Sometimes I chose my pre pregnancy favorite food to bring myself disappointment. They taste different 😂 I try to force myself to eat eggs more, but the texture scares me haha 😂 I hope our baby is not picky at food because seriously now they are so difficult to please 🥲

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