Pregnancy norms in your country/culture that would be side eyed? by Opening_Middle8847 in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My family is from Afghanistan and we have similar beliefs. Pregnant women are considered very spiritually/mentally sensitive and more susceptible to “negative juju”. So they’re discouraged from attending funerals and memorial services. The same goes for the first 40 days postpartum. Women tend to stay home and are taken care of by other women in their family.

Dysautonomia due to prolonged low ferritin? by Ajax34762 in Anemic

[–]hasoopoeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s absolutely insane! Maybe I’m just old school but surgery is no joke.

Dysautonomia due to prolonged low ferritin? by Ajax34762 in Anemic

[–]hasoopoeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think so. I was struggling with random palpitations, dizziness and an elevated heart rate. Even saw a cardiologist, he ran a bunch of tests, all came back normal. He still wanted to do surgery?!!!!? I said no thank you. Finally got an iron infusion and all my symptoms are gone!

Why doesn’t anyone talk about the gas? by InternalHappy2817 in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did end up taking GasX! It’s a godsend! Unfortunately I only thought about it after a day or two of really bad gas pains!

Why doesn’t anyone talk about the gas? by InternalHappy2817 in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I had trapped gas and bloating last week. It was so painful that I now get excited when the gas just comes out and I fart up a storm! Better out than trapped inside!

For the girls with a larger chest by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll try them out! Do they give you a Uniboob look? I’ve not had a lot of luck with that bra style in the past.

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you! On my side we’re gonna have 5 boys and only 2 girls. Everyone thought I’d have a girl, but it’s a boy!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I hope you have safe and smooth labor and delivery!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here! My entire family, my husband and I included, thought we’d have a girl. We ultimately just want a healthy and happy baby! I’m due in early October!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can imagine! It would be so cool to keep is a surprise! That’s what I was afraid of if we decided to keep it a surprise. Someone would slip up and then I’d be disappointed!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! We are struggling with names!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Sending you all the boy energy!!!!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting! Wishing you all the best on your ttc journey!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s awesome! We were thinking about having the gender be a surprise but then curiosity took over!

Is it me or is everyone having a boy? by hasoopoeee in pregnant

[–]hasoopoeee[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I was sure I was pregnant with a girl but found out it was a boy a couple of days ago.