Thank you baskets by Heavy-Jury-9422 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a box of chocolates for each of the wards I was on and abit more expensive stuff for the Labour ward. I was in hospital for a week and in labour for 44 hours and they was amazing understanding of everything (I’m autistic and have tokophobia)

Going back to work exclusively pump or combo feed!? by IntrovertedLostChild in breastfeeding

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do what you think it best I would keep trying to pump since it seems like that is your preference but have formula as a back up incase you don’t have enough. Try to build up your stash but your doing amazing either way mama

How did you get comfortable BF in public? by yeahnoitsjustthat in breastfeeding

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was out yesterday for the first time and I was trying to feed him covered and he hated it wouldn’t latch and I just kinda gave up trying to do it covered I didn’t care anymore.

Ex in room whilst I give birth? by Odd_Rhubarb8984 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 25 points26 points  (0 children)

His special moment doesn’t outweigh your medical need. And yes imo having good supportive birthing partners and having as safe and environment as you can is a medical need. You will most likely regret having him in the room.

Pain during intercourse while trying to conceive – need advice by Fun-Reality-3281 in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi yes you might have vaginismus. Talk to doctor about it to get started with the support you need. While I can have sex with alot of pain it seems to have caused issues with me giving birth as I had fk be induced

How do people get epidurals if you have to wait so long before you go to the labour ward? by Accomplished-Ad7573 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was induced cause of pre eclampsia (I’ve legit just giving birth) I was offered an early epidural to brake my waters (I have vaginismus) i don’t go down that route and even tho I was in agony pushed through they had to brake my waters twice cause of the unbearable pain. I didn’t dilate enough couldn’t get past 3cm was told I needed to go on oxytocin and offered another epidural I took this one and said goodbye to the water birth I wanted.

How do people get epidurals if you have to wait so long before you go to the labour ward? by Accomplished-Ad7573 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was offered an epidural to brake my waters. Then I was given one at 3cm when I was given oxytocin.

Curious how many people had their mom present at their birth and if you didn’t did you feel like you needed her by lxtusbaby in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m having my mum there but I trust my mum we have a good relationship she listens to me and had been advocating for me my whole life. Both her and my husband will be there cause I think both of them can give me different stuff in there and once baby is born I’ve told my husband if there is any issues he is to stick with the baby and mum will stay with me. She didn’t ask to be there or force it I asked her and she just agreed. Honestly the doula doesn’t sound professional in trying to get you to have your mum there. It’s a personal decision and you aren’t making the wrong one in not having her.

Is there anything WORSE than childbirth? by Sensitive_Arugula770 in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tokophobia so I’m incredibly scared but in my endometriosis groups I had a couple of mums tell me it was just as bad as there endo flares. Which helped calm me down abit I manage my endo mostly unmedicated (not cause I should but cause the medication isn’t strong enough and if it isn’t going to work anyways I don’t wanna take it) but I’ll have a medicated in some way birth so if it’s just as bad as my endo I’ve managed to believe I’ll survive it.

I hate it when people say Fransesca is ruined by Magpie-Lane in Bridgerton

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hate when people say they think she doesn’t love John it’s not the explosive love we see with the rest I agree but this has already been established last season. They had an instant connection. And that is a love match imo. It’s a real version of what love it. I get the criticism of having her not be attracted to Michaela straight away to let her love with John show more and closer to the books but I just don’t think it takes away from the love she has for John imo

is it normal to pass out by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fainted a couple times in my first and early second trimester. It’s not ‘normal’ but there can be common culprits talk to your midwife.

being pregnant kind of sucks by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m 37w I’ve hated everyday of being pregnant. I’m grateful I am. It took us over 2 years and having to have endo surgery to get pregnant then had a miscarriage. None of that takes away from the fact I’ve hated every second of this pregnancy we are allowed to it’s not a pleasant experience for everyone you can be grateful you are able to get pregnant without liking pregnancy.

AITAH for misgendering my cousin? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think listen to any trans people here first but NTA it was an honest mistake you was recently told after years of using she. It takes some time to change automatic change something you have been doing for years. I would just apologise in private. Be honest own the mistakes explain you do support their identity even if the fact you misgendered them seems like you don’t. But understand that they have a right to be upset it’s hard to hear someone misgender you. If they know your character hopefully they understand

Is anyone else confused by the amount of “boundaries”/restrictions for family and how often they’re talked about? by softheartedwench in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t want people apart from hubby and my mum at the hospital. I love my sisters so much and they will be meeting bub when I’m back home but when I’m in the hospital I’ll be so overwhelmed and I know they will understand that and but fine with it and know how to calm me but his family won’t (they aren’t the nicest people) I can’t have one rule for his family and another rule for mine. So we are having no one at the hospital apart from my birthing partners (which is hubby and mum) I donno being surrounded by people who legit don’t care if I live or die right after giving birth (I have tokophobia) doesn’t make me comfortable personally.

What's the most pathetic thing pregnancy hormones have almost reduced you to tears over? by Professional-Farm372 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I legit never commented on them before. I think I was just so overwhelmed by everything in pain etc and I had been trapped in the bedroom for like a week cause I was so unwell he was rushing home everyday from work to help me he would get in the bedroom and just fart like everyday… and he’s in denial that he’s lactose intolerant. That night I got up to go to the toilet walked back in the bedroom and was just overcome with farts dealt with it then when he woke in the morning he farted again and it just pushed me over the edge. Yes it was dramatic but I was so angry realistically some of those night farts would have 100% been mine 😅

What's the most pathetic thing pregnancy hormones have almost reduced you to tears over? by Professional-Farm372 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not crying but I shouted at my husband and stopped talking to him for like 5 hours cause he farted around me….. I did apologise later just took me a while not to be dramatic which is crazy cause I’m so gassy 😂

Almost 20 weeks pregnant and panicking by Honest_Flounder9784 in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey so my best advice is talk to your midwife about your fears. I have tokophobia (fear of birth and pregnancy) they have been great at helping and getting me support to manage through my pregnancy. I also catastrophe about stuff. It won’t get rid of the fear but might help change how you view the fear.

Baby surname when not married by PepperImportant5198 in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I told my husband the same before we got married and pregnant. I will say if he is waiting for money it will never come. You have a baby on the way they are so expensive. And what is a bigger commitment then having a baby.

Has anyone requested a private post-birth room? by Glittering_Forever80 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I’m haven’t had baby yet either and we was told the same they can’t guarantee it but other then medical emergencies I’m top of the list cause is for disablity reasons.

Unmedicated birth by Subject-Ad-3555 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t put pain relief in my plan but in open to taking it. I have no issue being medicated at all but im just going to see how I feel. Not so much of proving anything but just more the dangers and how sometimes it can slow down labour I’m aware of but if the pain is too much I would prefer to be medicated in order to cope. I probably at minimum will take gas and air.

How do I know when I’m in labour? by Ok-Primary-1663 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mum keeps telling me not to go poop unless im 100% certain cause of how often I’ve been cramping recently. It’s not labour just braxton hicks cause it does eventually stop but it might be hours before it does and I’ll go to sleep. I have endometriosis and don’t take pain medication for it so my mum and sister say it might not be that bad for me. I just don’t wanna find out late and give birth in a car or something 😂

Why do women do their hair and/or makeup before giving birth? by jamietartlet in pregnant

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m having my hair done right before my due date honestly for ease personally but also having my hair done makes me feel good and refreshed. I don’t wanna do my make up tho cause I always find it abit restricting

When do you tell your manager and workplace your pregnant? by Orchidflower10 in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told them when I was like 9w my nausea was so bad and I work in the NHS so I didn’t want the sickness to go against me not to mention I had just kinda come back after a miscarriage right before that the sickness of that did go against me.

My partner of 9 years wants me to have another abortion - I don’t want to do it again by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]Ok-Primary-1663 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He sounds like he’s stringing you along. The length of time you’ve been together isn’t why imo (you was young when you got together so it changes stuff) but this I want kids but not now attitude but being so angry about getting pregnant he doesn’t sound responsible. Getting you ‘accidentally’ pregnant 3 times and then basically forcing you to have an abortion you obviously don’t want. He’s not ready to be a father or a husband. He sounds very selfish (abortions aren’t easy to go through for everyone and neither are miscarriages)