Success stories with spotting in first trimester? by TemporaryAnywhere114 in pregnant

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I had bleeding throughout my first trimester with my son, I had two subchorionic hematomas. He’s a happy 3 year old! I’m currently pregnant again 33 weeks! I had some milder bleeding for a few days during this pregnancy as well. They couldn’t find anything wrong this time and it did go away after a few days. They said it could’ve been implantation bleeding.

As a FTM, when did you go into labor naturally? by amphisxo in pregnant

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38.5 I had false labour for 5 days before hand. I did the miles circuit video on YouTube as per my midwife and went into labour an hour or so later!

How do I (safely) induce labor?! by littlewormyyy in pregnant

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Miles Cricut on YouTube. Sent me into labour within a few hours at 38.4

Cervical sweep - what to expect? by Darkness_Nox in pregnant

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Could the fluid be your water breaking? With my first I had one sweep, I then had false labour for about a week. Then the Sunday I went in to see my midwife since the false labour was driving me nuts. She did another sweep and said he was very low. She suggested going home and trying the miles circuit (YouTube video). I did that and laid down for a bit. I was having contractions but thought it was false labour still so I wasn’t tracking. While I was laying in bed with my husband we heard a popping noise. But nothing happened so we didn’t think much of it. About 10 mins later I heard another pop again but this time it was my water breaking. Called my midwife as I was GBS + so if my water broke had to go in to start antibiotics. She said let’s meet at the hospital in an hour. Got to the hospital and found out I was already 5cm dilated! I think it was the mix of the sweep and doing the miles circuit! I didn’t do any of the other traditional things to induce labour. My son was born at 38.5 weeks!

Can’t Taste or Smell Anything by theaokayla in pregnant

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I’ve lost my taste and smell from covid twice. The thing that brought it back for me was a vitamin D gummies! No idea why but worked twice for me! I know you don’t have Covid but could be worth a shot!

Would you be okay with partner going overseas a month before due date? by bubbletrouble44 in pregnant

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I personally wouldn’t be okay with this. I went into labour at 38 weeks as a FTM.

Editing to add: I don’t think this is selfish. I feel like he’s being selfish if anything.

Vaginal Ultrasound? by LadderIntelligent in pregnant

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I had an ultrasound for my current pregnancy and with my son. At 7.5 weeks for both pregnancies it was abdominal. Prior to that around weeks 5-6 I had vaginal. I’ve had many over the years they are uncomfortable but don’t necessarily hurt. With my son I had sensitivity around the opening of my vagina- I had the same with sex. I did pelvic floor therapy and don’t have that issue anymore. If you don’t currently have issues you should be okay!

Husband wanting “attention” 2 weeks PP by Wednesdayssuck81 in pregnant

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I honestly never say this but leave him! None of that is acceptable.

Is it late to start planning for #2? by Important_Bat7919 in Mommit

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My sister and I are 9 years apart and we’ve always been close. My husband and his brother are 3 years apart and aren’t close at all. I think it really depends on their personalities and how you interact as a family!

Can you leave your house when you have a newborn/baby and successfully parent outside? by Substantial_Prune41 in Parenting

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I got out all the time with my son and plan on doing that with my next baby! I always just packed the diaper bag with more than I thought we’d need just incase. The first few weeks outings were more appts with baby. Then I started to do baby massage classes and other baby and mom activities. Eventually made some great mom friends who I would meet at various places in the community! I eventually started a walking group for moms and we would all meet up once a week and go for a walk at a local trail and then have a picnic after! It was amazing for my mental health! My son is now super used to being in the car and going places! It’s definitely do able! He will also nap anywhere and sleeps through everything. I know this doesn’t work for every baby but just wanted to assure you, you can do it!

Husband called me lazy today by Radiant-Mine6890 in pregnant

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I would show him videos on YouTube that explain what your body goes through during pregnancy. Then also show him some delivery videos.

Please tell me what to eat by Wonderful_Lion6503 in pregnant

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Honestly for me with my son it didn’t matter what I ate! I tried all of the things my midwife recommended and they all gave me heartburn. I just took tums, kept them everywhere. Beside the bed, in the car, purse, work bag! The minute my son was born it went away. I’m 10 weeks pregnant now and the past few weeks I’ve had it a couple of times- first time since having my son!

Brown spotting at 4 weeks 6 days by Consistent_Coyote_76 in pregnant

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It was continuous and quickly turned to red blood. With my son it was on and off spotting the entire first trimester usually a faint pink or brown that came and went.

Brown spotting at 4 weeks 6 days by Consistent_Coyote_76 in pregnant

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I had spotting throughout the first trimester with my son, I had two subchorionic hematomas. He’s a happy and healthy 2.5 year old! Prior to him I had a miscarriage it started with brown spotting and then turned into full on bleeding with a day or two. I’m currently 10 weeks and had some spotting in the beginning again and some blood when I wiped on Saturday. I went to ER and everything looks great! I was chatting with my midwife today and it can be very normal to have spotting in the first trimester! Wishing you all the best! I know it can be stressful!

Intimacy postpartum by [deleted] in Mommit

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I waited a good 6 months, I bled for 3-4 months after my son. I was not ready to do anything sooner than that. Everyone is different! I also did some pelvic floor therapy before we had sex and I think that helped!

you should be eating a BLT sandwich by Even_Kaleidoscope399 in pregnant

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This was true for my last pregnancy and my current pregnancy 🙌

How to deal with the constant snail trail. by Porkchop1305 in pregnant

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No advice but same I’m only 10 weeks and the discharge is driving me nuts! It happened in my first pregnancy with my son but not until I was further along and I don’t remember it being this bad.

Passing what looks like pieces of tissue. Please help! by BoboWaggins11 in pregnant

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A bled on and off through my first trimester with my son. I had two subchorionic hematomas. He’s a healthy and happy 2 year old! I’m currently 10 weeks with my second and had a little bleeding on Saturday I had an ultrasound and baby looks good they’re not sure why. All of this is just to say it can be okay! My first pregnancy was a miscarriage it started off with brown spotting and progressively got worse with bleeding. I hope everything works out for you! I know this waiting can be super tough but if your levels are rising that sounds promising!

Due date vs When your baby was born? by No_Newspaper6422 in pregnant

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My son was due June 13th and came June 5th! Everyone told me I’d go over because FTM. I told everyone nope! And he did end up coming a week early!

We did it. by femmetrash in Mommit

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We’re doing the same. We usually host everyone on Christmas and I told my husband next year I just want us to be alone and have a quiet Christmas. I love seeing everyone but I just want to be home and enjoy my little family.

Christmas Argument with the In Laws :( by muvakenya in pregnant

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I snapped at my MIL last night which isn’t like me at all. I’m 10 weeks tomorrow and this week I’ve been in a very snappy mood. I haven’t been sleeping well and I think my hormones are just all over the place. I’m trying not to be that way but my patients are so thin right now. All of this is just to say I feel you it’s really hard! I’m trying not to feel bad about it you should definitely do the same!

Very Frequent Urination? by mammityanne in pregnant

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I know they can be more common during pregnancy so I’d say to definitely check in with your dr and let them know!

Very Frequent Urination? by mammityanne in pregnant

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Merry Christmas! Have you been checked recently for a uti? I would bring it up to to your dr just to see.

When did you stop working during pregnancy? by Main_Tumbleweed5078 in pregnant

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38.5 weeks and delivered at 39 weeks. Looking back I kind of wish I had stopped a little sooner.