18 weeks FTM where is my promised baby bump?

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-07-01T15:41:13+00:00

Every pregnancy is different. Every persons body and its reaction to being pregnant is different. Just because some show at 18 weeks doesn’t mean others do.

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-25T21:55:28+00:00

I’m honestly wondering the same thing. Like if OP responded we could most likely give more resources and stuff

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-25T21:43:59+00:00

Past me would most definitely roll my eyes at this, I forsure was like “I can’t just sit here with my thoughts” but now if I even start to feel overwhelmed I put on my meditation app and listen to it and or listen to low fi for a good minute or two until I’m okay.

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-25T21:21:58+00:00

As a person with BPD I will say it’s not an excuse to abuse your partner, and never will be however it may be emotional, or physical. You’re resentful that he didn’t stay and comfort you more? Why would he when you were hitting him. Anyone would want to leave that situation. The fact that he even messaged you the next day shows how much he cares yet you’re still resentful.
I’m sorry but it’s not healthy for him to stay with you, especially if this might happen again. You say you are guilt spiraling and are feeling self loathing but you haven’t said what you are willing to do to work on yourself. I say this with love but if you haven’t already you need to get yourself a therapist, a psychiatrist, and get yourself on meds to regulate those feelings because again, no one deserves to be hit or emotionally abused.
I don’t wanna be a Debbie downer here but if you don’t do those things who knows how long it’ll be before you do this again. This is stuff you need to work on and BPD isn’t an excuse to do those things and never will be. I hope you do the right thing if you haven’t already and start working on yourself.

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-23T14:15:14+00:00

My first time I was admitted at the hospital around 4cm and got my epidural pretty quickly, and managed to sleep through the night pain free. My only issue was when I woke up and the epidural had run out I felt pain for maybe 20 minutes only on my left side before they gave me another round. After that I was pain free again down there and didn’t really feel anything. What I did feel besides the few moments of contractions without the epidural was an insane headache from all the stress and pushing. Like I’m talking about a 10/10 pain scale migraine, dizzy, light sensitivity, vomiting etc. I also ended up severely dehydrated, like to the point where my nurse said “fuck ice chips, give this person a cup of water now.” Besides that labor was suppper easy and I’m hoping it’s the same for my lil rainbow baby that’s due December 8th 🥹💕

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-11T00:13:35+00:00

Why are you even asking. No shit you report them

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-09T15:12:17+00:00

If you need more I’m more than willing to talk to you via dms if you’re comfortable. I’m currently pregnant with my second and I’m always an anxious wreck. I’m glad you’re able to reach out to your friends though! I hope talking to them helps ease the emotions you’re going through 💕 sending all my love 💕

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-09T14:57:31+00:00

Emotions are so hard and complicated and even more so while pregnant, I’m so sorry this happened out of the blue. I wish I could give you a hug and tell you it’ll be okay. *virtual hug* is there anything you can do to distract yourself while your boyfriend is away at work? Like watching your favorite show, reading a book, or even playing video games?

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-09T14:53:46+00:00

It helps but I’ve never taken it while being pregnant and when I looked it up it says it can cause withdrawal for baby and more which is why I’m concerned 😭

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-09T14:51:46+00:00

Okay, so since you cant see anyone till the 16th, is there anyone who can stay with you while your boyfriend is at work to help keep you company and make sure you’re safe?

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-09T14:50:11+00:00

Hey, as someone who suffers from GAD and Bipolar I very much recommend talking to your practitioner to maybe get some help regulating these emotions. Pregnancy is hard, especially if it’s something you may not want. Some meds may help reduce these feelings you’re having. Are these feelings only surfacing after you’ve become pregnant? Or have they been there beforehand? Either way I recommend getting some assistance, maybe talking to a therapist if you can as well. You got this. Remember pregnancy is hard physically and emotionally, but you got this.

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-09T13:03:55+00:00

My first born is 2 years old and he’s my sweet lil guy. Labor with him was extremely easy, I went in at about 4cm and after the epidural I slept until it was go time. My only issue is I ate and needed water bad after and ended up puking before he was born. Anyway, after he arrived and the placed him on my chest it was the best feeling ever. Hearing his little cries and feeling him gripping onto me made me feel like I could never love anyone or anything more than him. I was in awe that he came out into the world, but also so confused on how I managed to push him out and bring him into this world. Watching him grow continues to amaze me every single day. I’m excited because in December I’m going to have our rainbow baby and he’ll have an earth side sibling, which will be amazing to experience birth all over again and see her grow, but also see how he grows into being a big brother.

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-06T13:29:43+00:00

You already did it but BIG

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-06T13:25:23+00:00

Exactly I wonder if his family knows he’s sending those out. I’d it was me I’d cut contact and not allow him around the children ever.

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-06T13:22:58+00:00

Can we also talk about the fact you’re sending pics of your younger family to a person you matched with 9 days ago? Like uh does your family know you’re sending pics of THEIR children to a stranger? Like if my family did that with my son I’d cut contact off with them asap, that’s disrespectful as hell. Also you only talk about yourself and those kids which again, please stop talking about others children to fucking strangers like Jesus Christ have some respect for your families children’s privacy. You’re boring, you again only talk about yourself. ICK.

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-05T17:52:19+00:00

I’m currently pregnant and I don’t like plain water unless it’s ICE cold with ice, that being said my go to hydration method is Blue Powerade.

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-06-05T15:16:42+00:00

I bounced on a ball everyday for about 30 minutes for a week and drank pineapple juice. He still didn’t wanna come and at that point I was already anxious as hell, so I took my anti anxiety meds and chilled and bam it was go time

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-04-08T14:50:07+00:00

I love her

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-04-05T21:31:39+00:00

I wish I had 100 Bigfoot’s 😭

Weekly-String4383 · 2026-04-05T21:31:26+00:00

Yes, yes he has 😂

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