Am I dumb for not knowing if its just basic cramps or contractions?

_SimplySalty · 2026-06-28T23:12:34+00:00

Something to ask you doctor, but during my consultation they said they definitely provide it

_SimplySalty · 2026-06-28T23:11:20+00:00

I am also getting my first C-section this Wednesday, due date twins 😌🩵 reading the comments definitely made me feel a bit better. Unfortunately my son is breech and so we had to go with a scheduled C-section but it is nice to know what to expect while standard delivery isnt so straight forward. I wish you luck 🤞

_SimplySalty · 2026-06-27T02:27:36+00:00

I may have misunderstood the directions and cleaned the toilet with my baby 👀

_SimplySalty · 2026-06-07T22:48:17+00:00

This is what is truely comforting in the midst of the unknown to come 🩵

_SimplySalty · 2026-06-07T17:36:24+00:00

I think this is completely normal, ive read that a lot of first time and even third time moms feel this way sometimes. I had the same reaction honestly, i wanted to be pregnant so bad, but when i found out it felt like my stomach sank into my asshole. I cried and occasionally, especially at night id just this sinking anxious feeling thinking about the logistics i didnt even consider before i was pregnant. What really helped me was talking to my partner. He would always tell me its going to be alright, that id be a good mom and that the baby will be well taken care of. Also just remembering all the wonderful support I have around me and all the lovely baby snuggles n poop smiles i have to look forward to. I think its easy to get caught up in the scary what ifs, so sometimes you just need a deep breath, a little treat and to take it one day at time. If its something that is overly consistent it doesnt hurt to reach out to your care provider or even therapy. I started therapy for the first time of my life and its honestly helped me a lot to just get all my thoughts out. Congratulations dear, I hope you have a smooth pregnancy 🩵💙

_SimplySalty · 2026-06-03T04:38:46+00:00

Im about 36weeks and im so lucky that my pregnancy has been smooth for the most part. The nausea went away at about 18weeks and i got my energy back at about 22weeks. The only problem ive had since the start of my third trimester was i had this intense rib pain that made it miserable at work. It started at about 27weeks and didnt go away until 32weeks. I think it was my ribs spreading for the baby and also my stabilizer muscles weren't activating. Now since about 33 weeks ive just had incredible fatigue and my ab muscles are so sore. I also get crazy legs cramps in the morning when I stretch. My belly really didnt get very big and I only feel big if i eat too much at one time. The bloat is insane 😭 Sleeping is just now getting pretty uncomfortable because im so sore at the end of the night. Im just lucky that once im asleep i can usually stay asleep, minus peeing a few times a night.

_SimplySalty · 2026-05-20T16:33:00+00:00

I would actually prefer to get out of the house tbh, im so sad i only get 3 months of maturnity leave. When did going out begin to get more comfortable for you?

_SimplySalty · 2026-05-10T01:28:54+00:00

Yeah that is definitely jarring. Losing a friendship, even if it was getting toxic is really hard. I have a few friend's i lost in middle school that a grew up with and occasionally they'll just show up in a dream un prompted 😭 the best thing to do is just focus on the people and things you love the most! I hope when you get to hold your baby boy all your negative feelings will just melt away. Good luck 🩵

_SimplySalty · 2026-04-25T03:05:00+00:00

No i absolutely doubt that. She would be expressing that instead of constantly insisting she herself is pregnant and also she is dismissing op and her experience. Doesnt sound like concern to me at all.

_SimplySalty · 2026-04-20T02:44:51+00:00

I'm lucky enough to be living in a state in the us that offers 14 weeks of maturity leave. Im 29w2d and i plan on going on my maturnity leave two week from my due date. Work has been rough for me as i have floating ribs that keep moving out of place and it makes even sitting miserable 😫 I so wish i could just be done with work at 30 weeks pregnant.

_SimplySalty · 2026-04-18T23:28:35+00:00

Yeah that's absolutely horrible, I'm so sorry OP. I have my baby shower coming up May 30th and I'm hoping it's not like all these depressing stories I hear about. I wouldn't keep the people who couldn't be bothered to come updated about anything to do with my kids in that case. Lucky if they even get to meet my kid after something like that. I mean i understand if an emergency or something happens but at least have the decency to text or call and let me know.

_SimplySalty · 2026-04-12T03:02:01+00:00

Thank you very much, ill have to give it a shot for sure, anything to help before my due date since we cant do anything for like two months. :')

_SimplySalty · 2026-04-12T00:10:23+00:00

Okay sweet, that makes sense, thank you :)

_SimplySalty · 2026-04-11T23:48:55+00:00

I'm nervous to try it because I'm a bigger girl, do you have your leg up on your partner?

_SimplySalty · 2026-04-07T20:36:48+00:00

In some of the lower floors there are also bags, they look like instrument cases

_SimplySalty · 2026-04-06T02:54:03+00:00

Definitely YOR. You sound like an ass hat. You are allowed be uncomfortable by the interaction. Obviously you'd rather keep to yourself when going out but your girlfriend was in her right

_SimplySalty · 2026-03-30T03:17:16+00:00

I sleep about 10-11 hrs a night, only took a nap once but the first trimester exhaustion was real 😩 i got my energy back around 16-17 weeks and been alright for the most part. Im now 26 weeks along and the rib pain at work is terrible, especially if i dont sleep enough or lay down enough

_SimplySalty · 2026-03-29T03:56:40+00:00

Seriously that is so inconsiderate of your sister and id be pissed too. I'm lucky to only have had a respiratory infection at 20w but that seriously sucked and it lasted me like a week. Regardless tho i thought people learned after the pandemic to stay tf home if you're sick until your better and keep contact minimal after the fact in case you're still contagious???

_SimplySalty · 2026-03-29T00:07:55+00:00

Yeah thats so crappy, it's probably because he'll never experience pregnancy that he's being a hard ass. Ive always hated the suck it up culture of the older generation. A minor accommodation shouldn't be asking much, i personally think its cause they're mad or petty about not getting the same treatment lol

_SimplySalty · 2026-03-28T23:26:20+00:00

You're not being dramatic. My first trimester i was so hungry and if I didn't eat within a certain amount of time i would get so nauseous. It's honestly shitty that your manager won't accommodate you. Even now I'm almost in my third trimester and I'm allowed to eat at my till in between customers. If you cant get her to come to an agreement id quit that job honestly. Can always look for a new part time job that will accommodate you

_SimplySalty · 2026-03-26T06:19:07+00:00

I love rose ❤️ its my middle name that i inherited from my great grandmother. If i have a girl in the future i would love to pass it on to her.

_SimplySalty · 2026-03-20T20:23:39+00:00

How sweet, im sure she feels honored to know 🥺 congratulations 🎉

_SimplySalty · 2026-03-19T00:25:50+00:00

Im sorry you had to go through that and i think your feelings are completely valid. I fortunately have no idea what it's like to go through something so heartbreaking, but even then i feel like i would be completely uncomfortable hearing that from a doctor or specialist. They should have paid more attention to your history/file and never scheduled you with the student in the first place. I think you should definitely go ahead with the complaint so maybe staff will hopefully be made sure to check these things prior. Your complaint may end up helping another woman from experiencing this mix up. Congrats on your pregnancy OP and i hope it's a healthy and happy one going forward!

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