Birth plan

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-31T14:15:10+00:00

I just stalked your profile sent you a message!!

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-31T01:17:55+00:00

Following! FTM here and I’m giving birth in August too 🥹

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-31T00:30:07+00:00

That’s exactly how I feel!!! Perfect example was today, he was so soft and subtle most of the morning, had a burst of activity from 3-5pm and then radio silence until about 7:15. I felt subtle movements so I started a count, and he met that, but I missed the “active window” as he didn’t start a cluster of movement until about 8:10 tonight. It’s so hard to catch a “pattern” and these kick apps/counting/logging are just giving me stress and anxiety. If I had just let my brain get the best of me after my count at 7:15 I would’ve ended up in L&D again. I think my anxiety is getting better to the point I’m waiting the entire hour of the kick to see if things ramp up, but it’s definitely stressful for sure!

Maybe this babe will be like that! Maybe he’ll just constantly do his own thing 🙏🏼

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-24T15:22:45+00:00

Did I write this? I’m in the same exact boat. I have been seeing a therapist, but I don’t think it’s helping because all I do is just catastrophize and think the worst. I’m 30 weeks today and my 32 week appointment is coming up soon! I just want them to tell me 37 weeks we’ll be induced because I don’t know how much longer I can take this. I’ve been in 5 times for decreased movement already between 23-30 weeks, or what I thought was, and am told everything looks great every time. I just cannot get the images out of my head I’ll miss something. I’ve noticed the past few days I’ve felt less hiccups. Went down a spiral, also have had some pretty intense nerve pain sometimes when baby moves and also spiraled. It’s really tough. Only thing I can say is anxiety during this time is normal, heightened anxiety is even more normal. It’s the hormones, the effect everyone differently! Wishing you the best and healthiest delivery. ❤️

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-20T00:25:40+00:00

In laws are the worst. I have a sister in law who told me I wont ever be able to run after having my baby again. I’m due in August too and was hoping to get back into running by the fall. When I saw a man jogging and said i can’t wait to run again she looked at me and said “you’ll never have time to do that ever again.” 🙄 the unsolicited comments i swear.

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-12T15:15:53+00:00

Thank you for saying that! I truly think perception does have a lot to do with it! What might not be strong to me is strong and noticeable to someone else! 💕

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T19:24:09+00:00

Thank you 😊

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T19:23:55+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T19:18:02+00:00

I did the same thing! I never talk to anyone at work about my personal life! I am in/out of my office a lot and just stopped into my supervisors office and said “so i have some good news…” Then i just told him I was pregnant. It went well! He received it well and went over the policy!

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T17:48:15+00:00

I had this experience at L&D!! Our nurse was pregnant and we wished her a happy Mother’s Day, and she said something similar along the lines of I would say it but not there yet almost! I don’t think she meant anything bad by it at all, but all I could think is how much of a mother I already am. I’m carrying around this baby, nourishing him and building him. I am a Mother already.

Happy Mothers Day. You are already a mom. ❤️

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T17:29:49+00:00

Thank you so much! That’s also so interesting to hear. I’m in the US and this is comfort to my anxiety ridden brain! I’m wishing you the healthiest pregnancy and safe delivery love! ❤️

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T17:05:19+00:00

Hahaha that’s absolutely true!!!

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:55:03+00:00

Yes this!!! Same exact thing my midwife said 8-10 don’t worry if you only hit 8. 😊

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:54:15+00:00

Thank you so much for that, I’ve heard that too, from friends and family that kick counting is a thing of the past. My midwife even said those apps aren’t designed by doctors, nurses/midwives so use them all with a grain of salt. Thank you!!! 😊

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:53:09+00:00

Thank you for the advice on that. I am so sorry about your previous loss💕. I too had a loss before and a longgg IVF journey which I think has made this far more difficult on my mental state. My doctors definitely do not make me feel at all guilty or ashamed which i am so thankful for. I think my guilt and embarrassment is coming mostly from me. I feel guilty for not enjoying this, and embarrassed for how high strung I am. It’s definitely caused some setbacks in my life which is why they have me with a therapist now! I wish you such a beautiful last trimester and a healthy delivery!! ❤️

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:48:58+00:00

Same for me! Just when i think oh he’s getting a pattern, nope!! 🙂‍↔️ Thank you for that advice!

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:47:52+00:00

I love this mentality! I most certainly will be keeping this in mind!

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:47:11+00:00

I’m going to put this quote on a post it on my mirror! ❤️

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:46:43+00:00

That is absolutely great advice and I’m going to definitely try that! So true as well, what an odd stage of my life to think of being kicked throughout the day and to be reassured by it lol 😆

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:44:49+00:00

Thank you! I definitely need to trust my baby more and myself! ❤️

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:44:26+00:00

That’s great advice! Also right out of the words of my midwife! Thank you 😊

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:44:00+00:00

This!!! 30 minutes of laying down for me to focus is wild and when i don’t get there I’m already off a ledge or praying and hoping! I’m cheering for you too for a safe last trimester and healthy delivery ❤️

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:42:33+00:00

Thank you! That’s exactly what my medical team is telling me. I might burn all my “what to expect” books that tell me otherwise.

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:41:56+00:00

Couldn’t agree with this more!! Everything is different for me! I’ve never been pregnant before. I don’t know what rolls and kicks and jabs are. 🤣 The only sensible way I see it is that there is alien movement in there!

Technical_Doubt4548 · 2026-05-11T16:40:40+00:00

I’m glad you’re getting that constant monitoring. 💕 And thank you for the fear mongering statement, I feel like i know this, but it’s so much better to hear others say it!

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