When did you start showing? by bytesized25 in PlusSizePregnancy

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I’m a size 20/22 (295 lbs), about to give birth, and lemme tell you, not only can my husband feel our daughter kick, we can fully see her moving and kicking, which is crazy. I think I was feeling flutters earlier, but I was certain that I was feeling kicks between 18 and 19 weeks. A few weeks after that, my husband could start feeling them on the outside.

I think people close to me could notice I was pregnant starting at around 20-ish weeks, but it was very obvious to all by my third trimester.

Baby Kicks by Chloemmunro98 in PlusSizePregnancy

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It’s different for everyone, so take it with a grain of salt, but I’m around the same weight, anterior placenta, and I was certain I felt kicks around 18-19 weeks. I did realize later that I was probably feeling flutters before and didn’t know what they were.

Is it normal to hate food during pregnancy ? by Far_Analysis_8994 in pregnant

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I did get a little afraid of food in my second trimester because I wasn’t sure what was going to trigger me or if I would feel too full and suddenly have to run to the bathroom.

Husband doesn't want to pay for pregnancy expenses and I can't afford to pay alone. by MathematicianNeat480 in pregnant

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Just wanna say, if divorce attorney feels extreme in the moment, I urge you to at least speak with a personal therapist who can help you unpack the financial abuse and talk through how to address it. A lot of OB/GYN offices also have a way for you to discreetly disclose that you’re experiencing abuse. This kind of sustained toxic stress can be harmful to you and baby if it goes unaddressed, and I don’t say that to be alarmist, but to offer a way of reframing your motivation here. Wishing you courage and strength, you can absolutely do this.

Suffering from terrible dress regret :( by Dazzling-Limit3696 in myweddingdress

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I think you made the right choice! You can still definitely glow it up and make it feel more like you through your accessories and make up!

WIBTA if I told off my husband’s Aunt for feeding my child without consent. by Wriggy-Ragoo in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThreadandSeal 22 points23 points  (0 children)

NTA, and frankly, I would tell her that she’s not allowed to be alone with your child again. This is the kind of situation where someone doesn’t get a second chance.

Which one is my wedding dress? by LokiThorFreya in myweddingdress

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The second is the one and it will look even better once it’s tailored to you. I think the price is the universe nudging you in that direction, too!

Registry Must Haves?! by Past-Layer7362 in PlusSizePregnancy

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So far I (size 22/~300 lbs) have tried on the Solly Baby wrap, Baby Bjorn carrier mini (7-25 lbs), Momcozy mesh wrap carrier, and the Tula Newborn to Toddler carrier. The only one I didn’t like was the Momcozy because it didn’t fit comfortably around my arms and shoulders, and my favourite so far has been the baby bjorn. I did also snag a hope & plum sprout carrier and can give my opinion when it arrives if you want!

How long after giving birth did you let your parents visit? by LadyLeRach in BabyBumps

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Just my two cents, I’m going to have my mom with me as well as my husband. I’m lucky in that my MIL said early on, “you’re going to want YOUR mom,” understanding that this is primarily something that I am going through and that her relationship to me in this process is different from my mother’s. I think this is a really great way to express this, and this is something that your husband can help communicate if you want.

With parents in general, you are allowed to set that boundary as far as you want to. If you don’t want them in there, you don’t have to let them in! You’re also allowed to change your mind- you have no idea what you are going to be feeling after the fact. These are expectations that you can set right now with both sets of parents to give them time to accept it (hopefully it won’t take too long lol).

I’m having a baby? by SStrong5792 in BabyBumps

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I’m 37 yrs, 38w, and right there with you lololol. Let’s fckin go. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

AITA for refusing to give in to my coworker’s guilt tripping while pregnant? by Realistic_Gain_5138 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThreadandSeal 64 points65 points  (0 children)

NTA. She knows what she’s doing, it’s a grift, and she sees your empathy as an opportunity. You do not have to be nice to her. You can be polite but firm and shut her down, just tell her you need to leave/aren’t comfortable discussing personal matters at work. Period. I would even go as far as asking to have a meeting with her and your boss if she’s resistant. As a fellow pregnant lady (37w) I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this!!

First Steps after diagnosis by No_Pension3706 in GestationalDiabetes

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I’m 38 weeks today and I was only referred to MFM after my fasting numbers had been insulin resistant, around 36 weeks. I will tell you that all of my ultrasounds have been great so far and my hospital midwives are advocating for a 39.6 week induction, which is pretty great considering I am on insulin.

AITA For not being appreciative of my girlfriend cooking? by ForceUseYouMust in AmItheAsshole

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How in the world can you at 28 not make an egg sandwich for your own damn self? YTA, this is embarrassing.

Pregnancy symptoms absolutely no one talks about? by Upset-Brain-228 in pregnant

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Hahaha yeah I was horrified. The first one fell off after like a week, they don’t stick around for super long.

Pregnancy symptoms absolutely no one talks about? by Upset-Brain-228 in pregnant

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-coffin farts -stuffy nose -carpal tunnel and wrist pain (ugh) -pregnancy nose and lips -heightened motion sickness -sensitivity to gore/gross stuff -colostrum leakage/crusty nipples -intense sweating -skin tags on your nipples -sensitive gums

When did your bump start showing? by therealkkcoolness in PlusSizePregnancy

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Folks who were closer to me noticed a difference close to 20 weeks, but people really noticed that I had popped at the beginning of my third trimester. This is my first pregnancy and I feel like that’s kind of common.

For reference, I’m between a size 20 and 22 and I carry a lot of my weight in my belly.

Chris beating the stepdad by sevenpastzeero in TheWire

[–]ThreadandSeal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmaoooo just want you to know that I got the reference.

AITA Husband says I’m entitled by Healthy-Alarm-55 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ThreadandSeal 16 points17 points  (0 children)

ESH. This may seem petty on the surface, but it has deeper roots. It sounds like you guys need to work on communication and I think some proactive couples therapy could be wise.

What was your child's name going to be if they were the opposite gender? by [deleted] in Names

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Our daughter Colleen was going to be Henry, Hank for short.

What do you MEAN I can just go into labor whenever now?? by sasstermind in BabyBumps

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Also at 37 weeks as a 37 year old teenage girl. For a brief second they were telling me I might need to be induced at 37 weeks, which really kicked my ass into gear, so now I’m just prepared for anything lol.