Can't sleep gang?
Just had my pre breakfast, which usually helps me drift off again for a bit but it's not looking likely today
Just had my pre breakfast, which usually helps me drift off again for a bit but it's not looking likely today
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although I like the sound of pre breakfast 
Any help/tips on getting through NICU now I’ve been discharged and had to leave baby there would be amazing. He’s doing unreal and fighting everyday so I know I have to see the positives and fight through if he is, I’ve just never felt so much guilt coming home without him & my head can’t really make sense of it all xx
Made the mistake of weighing myself this morning. Happy Monday 
It might be worth asking this in the new baby thread? I know there was one recent mum
Here who had her baby very early and is in a similar situation to you, there could also be others xxx
13 weeks today with baby no.2 and still feeling sick and extremely tired. I’m also extremely anxious, which is not at all like me. I’m the total opposite of what I was like with my first pregnancy… I’ve had the odd bit of spotting which I didn’t get first time around which hasn’t helped matters, but now every little twinge is freaking me out and I’m almost expecting the worst, but constantly. I’ve had to ban myself from Googling anything too! Please tell me I’m not alone and it’s just hormone related! I’ve promised myself I’ll mention it to my midwife at my next appointment if I’m still feeling the same.
It's the hardest thing to leave them in NICU.
Ring the unit when ever you want to.
Ask the unit do they have a system called VCreate/Similar to set you up on. They will send you photos and video updates of baby when you are not there.
As hard as it is, he's in good hands and you need to rest and recover too.
I bought a NICU diary, the days are long and boring and they pass by in a blur. I'd spend all day in NICU and then I'd come home and write down their achievements of the day so did they take more milk? Did they have their fluids lowered? It helped me wind down when I was home.
The first few days are the hardest, walking off the unit rips your heart in two.
Do your NICU have a charity? Can you contact them for support? If not there is Bliss too, reach out to them sometimes they have peer supporters in your hospital.
If you need to ring constantly for updates, ring.
Don't be afraid to take breaks when you are visiting NICU, you are as important as baby. Make sure you are eating and drinking plenty. Just being sat there watching them can be absolutely mentally draining.
Be easy on yourself.
The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. For me I found having a routine but still giving myself time to do “normal” things worked. Write everything down, take so many photos and videos! It will go by in such a blur it’s nice to have things to look back on. Make sure you eat! And ring up as often as you need to
This is my first and I'm almost convinced something will go wrong due to family history. Same as you every little twinge I'm panicking something is wrong. Definitely not alone !
After 4 days of reduced movements he’s back to his normal self. I can safely say I am 1 and done 
well maybe ask me in a few years 
why does nobody warn you about the STRESS when pregnant I feel like every single decision is critical or you’ll kill your child
well maybe ask me in a few years why does nobody warn you about the STRESS when pregnant I feel like every single decision is critical or you’ll kill your child 
I was not prepared for it!After 4 days of reduced movements he’s back to his normal self. I can safely say I am 1 and done
The daily stress over movements is what makes me wonder how anyone enjoys pregnancy
So I'm waiting for a call back from the hospital... I might have to go in and get reviewed due to some issues I'm having.
My boss is just like go whenever you need to and he's great but I find it so stressful having to take time out in work time.
I know it is what it is and baby is priority but does anyone else struggle with how it makes you feel like stress with work?
I can't take time off or I won't get paid. Just finding all these scares and things difficult.
My boss is just like go whenever you need to and he's great but I find it so stressful having to take time out in work time.
I know it is what it is and baby is priority but does anyone else struggle with how it makes you feel like stress with work?
I can't take time off or I won't get paid. Just finding all these scares and things difficult.
I always felt so guilty!
I do the same now with my partner when he's home alone with the kids.
I feel like I need to be in constant contact telling them exactly when I'll be back and that I'll be back soon ect ect.
Omg it’s everyday isn’t it! You don’t feel them for half hour and you stress until they do move I can honestly say I have not enjoyed my pregnancy in the slightestI was not prepared for it!
The daily stress over movements is what makes me wonder how anyone enjoys pregnancy
Since my scan I’ve bought myself three baby grows, a set of mittens and a set of bibs and some little booties 
Someone tell me to chill out. I’m just so excited to be a mumma 🤍
Someone tell me to chill out. I’m just so excited to be a mumma 🤍I went overboard after my scanSince my scan I’ve bought myself three baby grows, a set of mittens and a set of bibs and some little booties
I bought so many clothes!Hey, so my midwife told me last time it’s not actually sex that possibly brings it on, it’s the contracting of the uterus (ie, with orgasm), so no actual sex necessaryHas anyone got any suggestions of ways to try and bring on labor? I’m single so sex is off the cards
This. I slept in a seperate room for a while back with baby #2 because we were actually staying in temp accomodation and I kept disturbing everyone getting up during the night 100 times. Anyway, I wasn't sleeping too well, was bored and well there wasn't much else to doHey, so my midwife told me last time it’s not actually sex that possibly brings it on, it’s the contracting of the uterus (ie, with orgasm), so no actual sex necessary
Can confirm, I 100% believe it helped send me into natural labour
My midwife said it’s the semen that does it?This. I slept in a seperate room for a while back with baby #2 because we were actually staying in temp accomodation and I kept disturbing everyone getting up during the night 100 times. Anyway, I wasn't sleeping too well, was bored and well there wasn't much else to do
Can confirm, I 100% believe it helped send me into natural labour
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