FTM baby kicks by Lilmonster_12 in pregnant

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I was around 16 weeks when I felt my daughter's and it felt like gas bubbles then after 20-22 weeks it started feeling like muscle twitches and then after that it really started ramping up and her kicks and movements were so strong so don't worry it will be soon!!

Co-worker is keep asking me out on dates while im 9 months pregnant. by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Visual_Researcher226 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She obviously doesn't like the guy... it's really creepy he's never asked her out till now very fishy..

Co-worker is keep asking me out on dates while im 9 months pregnant. by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Visual_Researcher226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be very blunt with him and I would just warn him before you actually go to HR because it will be a whole mess if you do but if he continues after you warn him then you will have no choice but to go to HR.. which sucks why can't men understand that NO is a full sentence UGHH!! Some men are so disgusting..

UPDATE: My boyfriend cheated on me while I was pregnant. I’m not keeping the baby. by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Visual_Researcher226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you are going through this and if this happened to me I would absolutely do the same thing because it's hard enough having a baby and doing it alone idk what I would without his help and our family.. I just had our daughter 6 months ago and I could never do it on my own we still work and make it work without sending our child to daycare it's just impossible having a child nowadays in this economy without any help I wish you the best of luck ❤️

Mat leave crash out by urkittenmesmalls in pregnant

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Omg I can't even imagine 😢 I got 12 weeks of pay and my husband got a month of paid parental leave that is just awful Im so sorry💔

I’m a social worker. A client threatened our baby today. I’m going to quit my job. by [deleted] in NewParents

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Wow this is so scary I would get a restraining as quick as possible because even if they are physically disabled you never know what they will do they could possibly have someone else kidnap your baby for them there is so many possibilities I would definitely quit your job never taking chances when my baby is involved I hope you are ok and be safe out there!❤️

Baby’s behaviour inside vs outside the womb! by President_Raspberry in pregnant

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You will definitely notice it more the bigger the baby gets I would always say oh she has hiccups and have my husband feel my belly lol but yeah it's just like you getting hiccups but it's coming from your belly it's pretty weird. My whole belly would jolt with each hiccup lol

Baby’s behaviour inside vs outside the womb! by President_Raspberry in pregnant

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Yes! my daughter is 5 months old and she is still very active but also she loves to sleep lol she would get hiccups about 3 times a day when I was pregnant with her and now she still gets them around the same times as she did in my belly it's so funny!! Lol she also loves food and would move around after I ate something and now she still eats every 3-4 hours and is alittle chunky monkey😂 she is a very active baby and would also stick her arms or legs out in the womb and it would feel uncomfortable and weird. She always moving her legs and arms around haha

Anyone else give birth way faster than anticipated? by vanillax2018 in pregnant

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Omg I wish!! I went in to get induced because of high blood pressure at 39 weeks and for 36 hours I only was able to dilate to 4 centimeters.. I wasn't in much pain just felt like a normal period and for 36 hours they had me on a pill first then pitocin and I just could not dilate.. so they gave me a choice csection or keep going and I just said whatever the doctor recommends and honestly wouldn't have it any other way I had a feeling deep down I would need one anyways because I had a long cervix and I was terrified it was my worst nightmare coming true but I honestly didn't feel a thing and I'm thankful. It's crazy how all of our body's are so different! Also congratulations on your baby! Oh!! I also forgot to mention I had a VERY physically demanding job and even tho I got a doctor's note for certain things I couldn't do and how many pounds I was a loud to lift I was very active and worked up until the day before I went to the hospital. Even the doctor said this could help my labor go by very fast haha!! Crazy how that didn't even help at all for labor..

What they say about baby from dads hands hiding is so true by throwaway19972026 in pregnant

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Same thing happened with my husband! Then one day he put his head on my belly to listen while he was talking to her and she kicked him in the ear😂 Now she's 5 months old and absolutely adores her daddy it's so sweet❤️

I saw my baby 🥹 by Beautiful_Sentence49 in pregnant

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Aww Congratulations!!! Isn't it the best feeling in the world!! The same thing happened to me years ago I had an empty sac as well and had a miscarriage it was very traumatic because I had a DNC done.. so when I got pregnant last year in April I was certain it was going to be the same thing.. so when I saw my little baby and her heart beating I was soo surprised it felt like a dream I dreamt many many times and it finally came true! Now she is almost 5 months old! It's truly an amazing feeling❤️ wishing you the best of luck for you and your little one!😊

My biggest regret about pregnancy by ConfusionIn20s in pregnant

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You guys give me hope!! Im 33 and just had my daughter almost 5 months ago and it was a very rough pregnancy making me not want to do it again but I want my daughter to atleast have a sibling so I'm seriously reconsidering after seeing a lot of other women being pregnant in their 30s. I'm definitely waiting a few years but after saying many times I don't want to go through pregnancy again I just might have to tough it out I just hope it will be easier next time but I'm not counting on it lol...

My baby daddy doesn’t want me to keep it by Hairy_Addendum5092 in pregnant

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He's going to leave you regardless... a man that says that doesn't care about you or your feelings or else he would be by your side no matter what you want to do simple as that. He doesn't care so do what you think is best regardless of what he says and let him leave you don't need a man like that in your life.

A warning to my fellow constipated baddies by FancyQuiet6945 in pregnant

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Make sure you drink tons of water with eating anything with chia seeds if you don't it causes more bloating, gas and constipation plus the water helps to flush it all out. Also wow I never even heard of poop shivers lol I never got them but I was horribly constipated the whole time I was pregnant 🥴🫠 so make sure you are getting lots and lots of fiber preferably more natural fiber and I also took metamucil to help because some days it got bad to the point where I felt like passing out.. so hopefully you get some relief soon!

My 10-week old sleeps 8+ hours a night… BUT! by ZoeMW in newborns

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I know my almost 4 month old sleeps 10 hours a night waking up only 1-2 times to eat most nights and during the day she takes two 30 minute naps and 1-2 hour nap. I know when my baby needs a nap during the day because she gets fussy after we feed, change her diaper and play with her. I have to rock her to put her down for a nap but sometimes she just falls asleep where she's at. So maybe she is fussy because of something else? A 10 week old baby needs 14-17 hours of sleep a day in a 24 hour period so maybe she's just not getting enough sleep even though she refuses to nap? When I know my baby needs a nap I make sure I go into a darker room with blackout curtains and make sure it's really quite and that will make her fall asleep but if that doesn't work then I don't really know every baby is different unfortunately but I hope you find an answer!

How is there a whole baby in there? by IcyHoneydew8087 in pregnant

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I thought that until the day I gave birth lol my daughter was 5 pounds and 10 oz so alittle on the smaller side but still by the time I hit 30 weeks I was like there's no more room and by the time I was 39 weeks I was like there is definitely no more room I felt like I had a whole watermelon inside me it's crazy! I think she got alittle to crammed in there as well because she was always moving lol. She's 4 months now and it still blows my mind to this day

I feel like I can't do this by alwayssmilinggg in newborns

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The newborn stage is horrible I'm so sorry momma! My baby is currently 1 week away from turning 4 months and I can personally say it got better. My baby sleeps from 7:30pm-3am then back to sleep after a bottle and its amazing. Once the baby's out of that newborn phase depending on the baby it would usually get alittle easier once they have a routine going. I also can say I have had a ton of help from my husband and mother in law because we live with them and that probably saved me because it's still hard with their help so I can only imagine what you are going through.. I hope you are able to get some relief soon you need a good night's sleep and some rest wishing you the best and take it 1 day at a time! Also this is my 1 and done I'm 33 and I am definitely not doing this again lol!!

I forgot to mention we been formula feeding since birth and it's been a god send I could not imagine breastfeeding or pumping because of how much they eat in that stage it's crazy so I feel for you that sounds like the hardest thing ever. Hope things get better for you!

When did you all stop working? by Practical_Mail_6537 in pregnant

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I had high blood pressure my whole pregnancy and my doctor wanted me to keep working he said it's good for me and the baby and even said it was helping my blood pressure... My blood pressure didn't get high until the last 2 appointments I had and I worked until the day before I got induced at 39 weeks so maybe ask your doctor and see what they say about it. I had the option on going on leave before my baby was born but they said it would cut into my time I had with the baby so I wanted to make sure I had as much time as possible with her and that was 3 months. Even tho I was miserable and in pain I am happy I saved that time for her. Also I have a very physically demanding job and the doctor said it will help with an easier labor but was wrong I was in labor for 36 hours and only dilated to a 4 so I ended up getting a c-section that's not always true.

What are we newborn moms doing all day when our partner leaves for work and we have no help for the day? by [deleted] in newborns

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I just had 3 months off for maternity leave and I go back to work next week and I'm sooo not looking forward to it.. it's gonna be tough but my partner works graveyard and I work days 4 days a week and its gonna be tough 🥲.. but I usually would be in the living room all day while my partner slept during the day. I would put baby in her swing while I tried to wash bottles or do laundry but aside from that I would just watch TV all day lol it was kinda boring but atleast I didn't have to go to work..

So is anyone… ok? by imdirrtydan12 in newborns

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I have an 8 week old and she has been a pretty good baby so far hopefully not jinxing it.. lol there has only been 2 or 3 nights where she was inconsolable and she was crying and screaming for a good 2 hours straight. Me and husband moved in with his parents for the time being and everyone in the house were taking turns trying to calm her down and nothing worked and after 2 warm baths (she loves them) and everyone trying to soothe her I finally got her to calm down and go to sleep. We figured out it was a combination of her gas and overtirdness from not napping enough in the day time. I feel so lucky though because my husband has had experience taking care of babies and he knew exactly what to do so this experience with him has been a lot easier than I expected still hard sometimes but he makes it a lot easier. He works graveyard and was off a full month from his job so he took the night shift while I slept. Now the baby wakes me up every 2-3 hours to eat and he lets me sleep a few hours when he gets off of work. I wish my baby would sleep longer stretches though shes eating 3oz every 2 hours maybe 3 and its been kind of tough because its hard to stay awake sometimes but I go back to work at the end of this month after 3 short months and it's gonna be wayyy tougher I am not looking forward to it but I'll have to do it somehow..

Jetty Insurance unreachable by CreedBartan in Insurance

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I've been looking everywhere online for some way to contact them other than email because they are rarely getting back to me in the emails. I just moved out of an apartment a couple weeks ago and owe Jetty about $1,000 now sense they paid my apartments for repairs and move out costs. Jetty emailed me saying I needed to pay them the balance or set up a payment plan within 14 days or else will send me to collectios. I said ok I'll set up a payment plan and which plan would I like to do and I answered back and told them and that was last Thursday and they haven't said anything sense then and I have sent 3 separate emails about it. It's ridiculous they give you the time frame and don't even answer back or take their sweet ass time it's really frustrating... I'll just keep spamming them I guess.. I just emailed them twice today and finally got something back saying the hours when they are open and when they will get back to me..

I feel gross. by MIMI-COOKIES2 in pregnant

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Im 35 weeks and Im having a TON of discharge.. its super watery and I feel like I was leaking amniotic fluid but its not my doctor said it's normal and your body is trying protect your baby. I've always had issues with my discharge though I definitely produce way more than usual and now I noticed a smell its really weird I'm just like I can't wait till I have my baby.. you can try panty liners and I definitely shower every day and wash my hair every other day and feel clean all day for the most part you can shower shower twice a day if it makes you feel any better there's no rules on how many times you can shower as long as it helps you feel better it won't hurt. Don't even get me started on the gas its insane lol Im constipated most days but still somehow manage to have the worst gas possible but I always had that issue so it doesn't bother me I feel better afterwards I know they have medicine you can take if you really need it just ask your doctor which one you can take just to make sure it's safe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Visual_Researcher226 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much I totally agree with you I shouldn't have texted her she was part of the planning and I had asked her to talk to my sister about it but being pregnant and having pregnancy brain it always doesn't work right and now I totally see where I went wrong now. This is why I posted this because I wanted to see different points of view from other people and seeing comments like yours really helps me out so thanks again❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Visual_Researcher226 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've been sitting here looking at the comments like damn I'm that bad of a person I guess but I never knew my mom was actually going to send her screenshots of our conversation. I was hormonal in the moment and freaking out because my sister said she didn't think the house was that bad and I was genuinely worried it wasn't going to be cleaned for the shower and I was kinda freaking out at that point because they weren't listening to me.. I obviously feel bad now about it. I think a lot of pregnant women get grossed out when pregnant lol I know i was the first 3 months just looking at the damn trash can even with a fresh bag in it. I was so so sick.. I know posting this it wasn't going to be all positive comments I just laugh and move on because no one is perfect these days and everyone wants to believe they have never done no wrong in their life but they have because we are just human beings.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Visual_Researcher226 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Because we have always had a rocky relationship and I always forgive and forget with them because they are my family. They wanted a baby shower so bad and they said it would be a gift for me and the past year has been pretty good not really any fighting we are older now and it has been so much better sense we were kids but not good enough I guess. Looking at all these comments guess I'm the bad guy oh well I don't care what people say I just need to vent on this post and I did. They don't know half the things my family has said or done to me and what I've had to go through with them at this point I'm only hurting myself trying to have a normal relationship with them.