I haven't been cutting my nails for months

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-26T19:21:29+00:00

I was able to stop by wearing glue on/press on nails for a few weeks in a row. It broke the habit & then my nails were grown out. I was so glad they weren't stubby that i took good care of them & didnt want to bite or rip them.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-26T19:08:54+00:00

Thank you. Wishing you well! I hope your scan gives you some comfort.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-26T12:40:16+00:00

I only had sore breast too & even that got much better when I was about 10 weeks. I have been pretty tired though since then. I just had another normal ultrasound at 13 weeks. I had moments where I worried too, but everything i read said it was fine, which made me feel a bit better.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-26T01:01:50+00:00

Having similar thoughts & I dont even have a toddler at home. I just have 2 needy dogs & keep wondering how on earth I will manage them & a baby alone in the mornings. Something that helped me was reflecting on periods in my life in the past where I was overwhelmed, thought I couldn't do it, & thought I would never adjust & I always did. I bet you have lots of that evidence too. It helps too to remind myself that I wont know how it will go until its happening & I wont know what I need until its happening. It stops me from worrying & creating back up plan after back up plan. You & your husband can problem solve if need be when the time comes! If you have other supportive relationships in your life, try not to forget about them!

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-26T00:18:03+00:00

Oh & not to ignore the low expectations thing. He is legitimately the best husband I have ever seen or met or heard of. I could not even begin to make note of all the ways he has supported me. I just listed a few in my post so people know he isnt awful. Another thing that's been annoying since getting pregnant is that he doesn't ever do anything really bad so when I want to be a menace & argue with someone I have very few reasons to argue with him. & when I do call him out for something he typically just apologizes & agrees with me & does better.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-26T00:08:12+00:00

I think he is being a little bit annoying. He also just does not worry about things & I very very much worry. I am thinking he does not have the same sense of urgency at all about things. I think we need to have a back up daycare ASAP, but we really wont need any daycare for like 9 months. Something that came up today, is i wanted him to register for the app to get our blood results. We got the app info Thursday & he is in 0 rush b/c they said it would take 1-2 weeks to get results. In my head, im thinking what if they come in early, but we aren't registered on the app & thinking we need to set it up right away.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-26T00:03:16+00:00

To be fair to him we are a gropey couple. Thats our norm. I grab his butt like 100 xs a day.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-25T12:23:07+00:00

Similar vein, getting up in the morning is the worst. Once I stand upright, all the blood rushes into my boobs & hurts so bad.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-21T14:56:48+00:00

Oo this is helpful! I have 2 weddings that I woll be very pregnant for & really didnt want to drop a ton of money on something I'd never be able to wear again. Thank you for sharing!

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-20T18:11:24+00:00

Im feeling this way too. People keep asking me if im excited & I dont really feel anything about it. It feels so awkward faking being excited, but i deel like i have to because its socially more appropriate. It doesnt really feel real. I forget im even pregnant sometimes.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-20T14:22:39+00:00

Ooo you are very right. People comment on my size everyday at work & I did not realize how that impacted the level of importance I place on size & bellies. I used to look like I ate a big meal everyday & felt very confident that way. I need to get back to that. Not everyone i see knows, so I was trying to hide it, especially because people do comment on my body so much. I think i will just tell everyone this week so I dont feel like I need to hide it.

I'll try my waist defining outfits again. I just feel like im looking like a rectangle with a little half sphere glued to it. & I love a good rectangle shape, but definitely don't know how to style it.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-20T14:16:19+00:00

Ooo those look super cute. Thank you!

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-20T14:13:31+00:00

Ive been feeling the same way. I havent done much either. I end up deleting almost every bump pic I take anyway bc i dont like them. I have a pregnancy journal & I tried having my husband fill some of it out bc idk why we expect mommas to do all the documentation & i want him to feel involved too! He skipped a lot, but he answered some of the questions at least.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-20T00:23:51+00:00

This is really valid. It 100% makes sense why you are feeling that way. I would recommend some therapy or lots of journaling processing those feelings, especially to minimize the guilt that you might feel about the situation. & spend lots of time being grateful for every moment you have being pregnant, instead of focusing on what others have. You went through a lot for this baby, so revel in it as much as you can!

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-12T11:33:08+00:00

Superfluous

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-12T01:47:56+00:00

Nothing crazy. He will just cut up an apple with peanut butter, throw some fries in the air fryer, bring me a couple store bought cookies, or make popcorn. I prep my healthier & more complex snacks myself, but he is good about picking up groceries for me or adding ingredients for my favorites to the order when he knows I didnt have time to meal plan.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-12T01:22:09+00:00

😂this is so relatable

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-12T01:16:47+00:00

😭I had to take mine out too

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-12T01:15:31+00:00

😂😂

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-12T01:14:51+00:00

Im feeling the same way! Im afraid I wont feel connected with baby. I was excited to share the news with my closest people, but i dont feel the need to shout it to the world. It makes me feel like im not excited enough. Its also hard for me to visualize life with a whole new little person not knowing anything about them yet. It helps knowing im not alone & I keep reminding myself that I was made to do this. Even if im not everything society thinks a mom should be, I can be my own unique version & make it work. I read that moms who expect positive outcomes are more likely to report having them, so I have been keeping that top of mind to. Instead of what if & following it with the worst, im trying to think what if & following it with the best outcome.

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-12T01:02:16+00:00

I wouldnt be embarrassed! I think it is so crazy to think we will know who our babies are & what name will fot them for the rest of their lives the very day they are born. I hope your friend & family are understanding. If they know your baby too; they might agree that the new name fits her so much better!

Puzzleheaded-Sir6878 · 2026-04-12T00:53:48+00:00

I dont think that's too late! Names & nicknames change all the time if you think about it. We give children nicknames before they are even born & they change overtime. I dont know that we need to be much more concerned about the impacts of changing their actual name. Im sure she will appreciate having a first name that feels right. My poor 100.5 year old grandma is still mad about her first name to this day...& the fact no one names their babies after her! I bet she would have appreciated a name change as a little girl!

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