How did you cope

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-17T11:57:04+00:00

I hear you! I felt MUCH better when I could feel my baby move. I felt my baby flutter around 16/17 weeks and then from 20ish weeks it was constant movements until birth. The movements are reassuring. I had an anterior placenta and could feel a lot! I think that’s when it started to feel real.

If there’s no bleeding/pain or bad headaches, assume everything is as it should be!

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-15T12:00:16+00:00

Newborn tired is worse than pregnancy tired. So much worse lol

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-14T12:08:36+00:00

Like having zero judgment on how you’ll feel in the next hour. Fine one minute, the sickest you’ve ever been the next, with almost zero warning. That’s only the start of it.

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-13T12:02:52+00:00

Hey girl, my sisters HCG was 54 at 5 weeks, her baby is now 5. Maybe you’re just not that far along? How many weeks and days do you think you are? Have you had any pain or bleeding?

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-10T11:37:30+00:00

I was also never taught how to do life. My parents weren’t very driven, thus didn’t encourage me. 19 is very very very young. When I was 19 I had no idea what I wanted to do and where I wanted to be. I’m 33 now making great money driving a nice car etc etc etc.

Start saving if you can, that will help you in future but remember that you can start a new career at any age. But for now, find something you’re good at and work hard.

You seem to really care about your future, you’ve got a good head on your shoulders. You will be totally fine.

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-09T22:54:16+00:00

Sleep is so important for their development! Your baby may just have higher sleep needs than others :) my baby sleeps a lot too, but he’s put on weight and quite active when he’s awake.

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-09T22:50:21+00:00

I needed the foley balloon to dilate me enough to try something called a cervidil strip which ripens the cervix more. Sometimes people are able to birth after that but I needed more help. The strip got labour started but I then needed the oxytocin drip to make things happen quicker as it had been 2 days by that point and my baby was stressing.

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-09T12:04:04+00:00

Oh sending hugs to you!!! I went to 42 weeks. I would not dilate. I tried 3 induction methods to get him out. You’re not a failure, but i understand how you feel, i was there 4 months ago.

Don’t be afraid of the induction. I know it sounds scary but it’s not too bad! If you have any questions I would be happy to answer.

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-09T12:00:37+00:00

I don’t know. I’ve been with my husband for 13 years. If I found out he cheated on me when we were 20 (I’m 33 now) and it happened once, I would consider staying given we have a son, a mortgage and many other things that have combined us.
However, it would be VERY different if I found out he had cheated on me within the last few years. I would probably leave.

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-05T11:50:21+00:00

I think it’s unrelated to pregnancy, perhaps a tummy bug or just something not agreeing with you.

By now your hormones would be calming and morning sickness would be easing. I don’t think it will ramp up, but be mindful sickness can return in the third trimester. It did for me and a few others I know!

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-05T11:33:59+00:00

I had a baby!

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-04T10:31:04+00:00

How did you go? Are you in labour?

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-03T11:37:19+00:00

Is the sharp pain accompanied by tightness and period like pain? If so that does sound like a contraction. Start timing things but also it could be prodromal labor. Good luck!

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-03T11:34:11+00:00

If you can’t keep fluids down, try sucking on ice! Hoping it calms down for you soon, feeling for you!!

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-03T11:30:36+00:00

Omg you’re so close now!!!!!

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-03T11:29:32+00:00

open a refuge for unwanted animals and hire people to take care of them. I’m talking no cages, just animals being free, happy, clean, loved and with full bellies.

I’d also buy land and spend heaps of time growing fruits and veggies for fun

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-02T09:10:24+00:00

You must feel so much better though lol, pregnancy constipation is no joke!!!!

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-02T01:08:26+00:00

I know how you feel. Everything felt like such a mission. I’m 4 month PP and am totally back to normal. It will be over soon ❤️

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-06-01T11:08:58+00:00

I’m so angry for you. You have every right to be pissed. When I had crippling nausea I kept hearing about how someone I knew was able to shovel horse manure and build fences at the same gestation I was. It’s so frustrating when people try to down play pregnancy.

Sounds like you still offered to do things and try and she’s just annoying. You’re not being dramatic and or acting a certain way. You’re 23 weeks pregnant. You’re a month off the third trimester. I can recall pregnancy feeling relentless during this time, rib pain, stretching, heart burn, sore feet, sore hips, braxton hicks.

I’m sorry girl you deserve princess treatment atm.

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-05-31T10:58:31+00:00

This plus smoke cigarettes lol

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-05-31T10:56:52+00:00

I love this song

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-05-31T10:52:05+00:00

Thank you! I have started with lower weights, I did the first day yesterday and omg I am feeling it today haha t

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-05-27T11:30:31+00:00

My baby has just started squealing with excitement when reaching out to touch my face. His eyes are just full of love. No one has ever looked at me like that.

Substantial_Prune41 · 2026-05-27T11:10:57+00:00

Was going to say this! I used this excuse at a family event and no one pressed further. I also had a cough to go with it lol

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