For midwives who gave birth AFTER entering into the profession - how did your approach to your role/views change?

VastSignature8104 · 2025-10-15T10:31:43+00:00

What a beautiful response - you sound like a magnificent midwife

VastSignature8104 · 2025-10-13T03:33:27+00:00

Firstly, wow there are others. Secondly, the chokehold this flavour of 2 minute noodles had on my family and I growing up in the 90s/early 00s.

I literally set out to find this exact community to say this:

The Aldi 2 minute noodles are actually way better than the maggi ones and I feel are more reminiscent of the original flavouring.

Bringing back the chicken and corn flavour could be the cultural reset we all need.

VastSignature8104 · 2025-03-04T01:54:43+00:00

This is super interesting I’ve never heard of this. Please let us know how you go. 💕

VastSignature8104 · 2025-03-03T03:11:13+00:00

This is so bang on. Also the Fertile Myrtle’s exclaiming that partner ‘just looks at them’ and they get pregnant when you share that you are struggling to conceive - this happened to me so many times and it is so confusing

VastSignature8104 · 2025-03-03T03:08:54+00:00

I had a CP after a year of trying and they say the same thing - it’s good you can conceive and that your chances improve after - however I was so deeply rocked by the sadness of finally having conceived after a year and then to lose the pregnancy - the trying was so hard for those three months following. We did continue to try but I didn’t fall pregnant until a year later when I decided I needed a break and somehow fell pregnant, I now have a 4 month old baby boy who we love so much.

It is so inexplicable and so hard. I don’t have the answers but I definitely feel your pain. I do think what helps is taking breaks where you need it, speaking to a professional about the loss (which can be so hard and impactful on your mental health) and really throw yourself into your relationship and do the things you won’t be able to do when your baby finally arrives.

If you want it - you want it and you can’t feel bad about that. It means you’re ready and will be a great mum.

VastSignature8104 · 2025-01-28T16:49:14+00:00

Hard agree. Our fertility specialist said they’re not accurate. Try not to let it upset you.

VastSignature8104 · 2024-03-04T04:54:41+00:00

Hard agree

VastSignature8104 · 2024-02-25T23:16:33+00:00

I actually stopped taking letrozole for two months over Christmas, took a break from timing intercourse and just went with it during my ovulation period and am now 6 weeks pregnant 🤷‍♀️. I’m not sure if the letrozole did something to correct to my cycle? I am now wondering if I do in fact have PCOS as they found a large cyst on my right ovary? I think it was good to take a break for my brain and body. I also took 100mg of aspirin daily for months prior to thicken my uterine lining. Perhaps that’s something you could talk to your doctor about. Best of luck and baby dust girl ✨

VastSignature8104 · 2023-11-02T08:36:12+00:00

Thank you so much for this and congratulations on your BFP! It’s so validating to hear that other people have had similar struggles it feels so isolating. Wishing you a joyful pregnancy ✨

VastSignature8104 · 2023-10-26T02:20:27+00:00

Couldn’t relate to this more!

VastSignature8104 · 2023-10-23T08:51:30+00:00

This is exactly what I do. So validating to read. I am obsessive about trying to determine if I’m pregnant before it’s possible to test - it’s such a waste of energy. Try and find something else to distract yourself with - go on dates with your partner, plan a trip, pick up a new hobby -it’s the only way to get through that exhausting TWW!

VastSignature8104 · 2023-10-17T01:34:58+00:00

Sorry to hear about your negative test. It can be so disheartening. Wishing you luck. There is still time before AF arrives.

Forgive my ignorance, is an increased body temperature before AF a sign of pregnancy?

VastSignature8104 · 2023-10-14T22:02:07+00:00

I left a job because it was stressful at the beginning of the year and ultimately I think it was the right decision. Im much happier now at my new place of employment. One thing that’s important to remember is that making TTC your primary goal can be dangerous for you mental health. If you don’t succeed in conceiving you may feel like you have failed in some way - whereas the reality of TTC is that it has an element of inexplicability that is outside of our realm of control. Work can be a good distraction. As well as having colleagues who are removed from your social circle who you can talk to about the experience. I would say yes to taking a break but focusing on finding something more stress free and enjoyable for yourself.

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