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I work from home in a non physical job, worked to 36 weeks in a physical job with my first. I finish this week at 36 and a bit. Was going to go longer as I worked from home but I'm so tried I'm glad I changed it ! Though child number 1 is off for half term next week....!
 

AllTheBest2022

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ok does anybody else think their deodorant isn't cutting it anymore since being preg? I got into bed last night and I stunk like I'd done a 3 day workout. Any recommendations? I know the hormones can change stuff but wow I didn't realise it would make me smell so bad 😂
I smelt like a teenager going through puberty in my first trimester. No amount of deoderant or showering would help it so my poor boyfriend just had to accept it. I've noticed since being in the 2nd trimester I haven't had any B.O so must have been hormonal.
 

WhatABore

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Thanks for all the reassurance. It’s on and off but quite bad when i wake up and much better when I take paracetamol. Have you had any contact with midwife service yet? I filled in a form for mine and am waiting. It feels very weird just to have to wait around for anyone to officially confirm I’m pregnant 🤯
Every area is different. With mine, you fill in the online form at around 5/6 weeks and then you dont hear anything until around 9/10 weeks.
The wont confirm anything or do a test or anything like that.
They basically take your word for it 😂
 

WordsFromReuben

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I’m 8 weeks and have my 1st midwife appt (UK NHS booking in)

this afternoon I had a tiny streak of red/pink when I wiped at the loo.
Nothing further since.
I know that spotting is either “normal” or “alarm bells”

Panicking. Please send good vibes
I had the exact same just a day or two before my 8 week midwife appointment, my midwife reassured me and said it was normal and just if it happened again to let them know especially if fresh blood. I did worry right the way up the 12 week scan though but all was ok.
 

JulesC

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20 week scan tomorrow, do I need a full bladder? 🤔 went for a gender scan at 16 weeks and they made me empty my bladder as it was affecting visibility.
No, I didn’t today and they didn’t tell me I needed to like they did with 12 week one. Baby should be big enough for them to see without one now 🥰
 

kayefeluu20

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Have you tried lactose free milk? Tastes the same as normal milk.
I have, but I really didn't enjoy it. Was way too sweet, and a bit thin. I usually have oat milk for everything but my Nesquick craving is really killing me 😅 maybe I'll give lactose free milk another shot
 

CallMeHollywood

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I’m struggling to sleep at the moment. It’s going to be a long year at this rate.
Speaking of dentists though; I’ve moved to a new county and haven’t registered at a dentist yet. It looks like the only one available is private. How does that work with being pregnant - is it still free or do I have to pay?
 

fudgebox

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That's shocking! Defo speak to your GP, I think its their responsibility to refer you. I'm glad you've finally got a date though, mine is next Thurs too. Hope the time passes quickly for you!
I know they’ve really been useless, I haven’t seen my gp at all when I first rang them they told me I had to ring the hospital instead and the midwives deal with everything so think it was my midwife’s job to refer me! I think it must be different for each area

Me too hope it passes quickly for you too! Can’t wait to see baby bean again hopefully it looks more like a baby than a bean this time🤣
 

ciaoadiosimdone

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Please can someone help me with how I work out weeks? I’ve had a positive test today, first day of my last period was 26th April - I’ve read that’s how to work it out?
I have a couple of apps that are saying different things and then when I look at the calendar that’s different again! I just want to be accurate when I call the Drs and also want to work out whens best for early reassurance scan! Thanks in advance!
 

waffleberry

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Hey all, I was just wondering if anyone here would recommend those Fridamom post-partum disposable undies, particularly the boy shorts style? I'm a size 16 with thunder thinghs and a big bum (which has only gotten bigger this pregnancy 🙈) but reviews are mixed and I'm worried about wasting money if they're not likely going to fit my big ass 😅. I used Always Discreet disposable pants for my last pregnancy but don't remember them being that great either. This is the last thing I need to get for my hospital bag, so any recommendations much appreciated! X
 

freddofrog

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What was your earliest pregnancy symptom?

Google always says things like “missed period” or “sore boobs” but thats weeks in, did anyone have a weird or wonderful symptom earlier than that?
i was SO down it was like PMS on steriods, i was actually a bit concerned by how low and moody i felt. my boobs were also sensitive/sore and my sense of smell suddenly ramped up - i emptied the bin and cleaned it twice i was so convinced it smelt :ROFLMAO:
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I underestimated how erratic and hit and miss nausea would be. I presumed I’d probably be in a pattern but nope it’s random and some days I feel better then the next I’m like 🤮
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Also the 8 week exhaustion is brutal I did not anticipate this
same on both, im just over 8 weeks - the waves of nausea seemed to have calmed down but i still get those :sick: moments and im SO TIRED i swear i take a 30 min catnap daily
 

bealazu

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Hey all, I'm 21 weeks and 3 days and have an anterior placenta - wondering when people who also are in the same boat felt any movement as I haven't felt any. I also don't "feel that pregnant" haven't got a "D Bump". I was a size 12/14 slim waist before and I just look like I have a belly atm which is getting me down a lot as all you seem to see are perfectly round bumps! Mine is more like B with a dip like before I was pregnant but more exaggerated
 

justonemorepage

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I've just had a very small amount of bright red blood when I wiped this morning, I'm 15 weeks - should I be worried? I have a midwife appointment this week so will mention it then but I'm panicking 🙈
 

Squittel

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How far past a missed period are you?
A couple of days so I think it would be a really definitive line if I was pregnant but I’m panicking. Would love another child but cost of living etc makes me really nervous to be pregnant again right now.
 

cmcdb

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I’m sick until like 4/5pm and then I’m ravenous. Going to be a right fattie and I’m only eating in the evenings
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how are you getting such an early scan? I’m8 weeks and see the midwife this week for 1st appointment (NHS) but won’t get 1st scan until 12 weeks I believe?
I’m in Ireland, and I’m not 100% on how it works because my mam was surprised too.. Going by the guesstimate, I’ll be 11 weeks the day of my scan, and the week after that I have my first antenatal appointment
 

emisixo

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I’ve had my urine test result back from last week and all it says is ‘leucocyte / ketone +’ which is on an app I’m asked to use.

I haven’t been contacted so assuming it’s nothing to worry about but I wish there was clearer language when it comes to stuff like this as you’re obviously going to put into Google and panic.

Not asking for medical stuff on tattle but if anyone is 100% on what this means, I’d appreciate it!