I swore by M&S flexifit bras because I went up a back size and 2 cup sizes, I still use their nursing versions now. They’re really soft and comfy, not wired though but even from very early pregnancy I couldn’t bear the thought of underwire! I’ve gone up to a 32F during pregnancy and BF and I still feel those are supportive! And you can get bra extenders which you can just fasten onto the hooks and eyes of a normal bra, I got mine off Amazon and swore by them from about 12 weeks onwards!What are you ladies doing for bras? I feel I am growing out of them so quickly… it’s more my back than my bust. I pulled out one this morning must be pre pregnancy and I am so shocked at how small it is! Had absolutely no chance of clipping about 5 inches too shortx
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so since I’ve announced this pregnancy , I have been having a lot of questions from people in my life about whether or not I’m having a baby shower . I didn’t have a baby shower for either of my other two babies , no judgement to anyone who has had them and likes them but they’re just not really my thing . But it’s made me feel all warm and fuzzy that people in my life want to celebrate me and my baby and now I’m starting to think I would like to
would it be weird for me to organise like an afternoon tea with my close girlfriends , my mum , my sister etc ? Is it strange if I organise this for myself ?
I don’t want to put the burden on anyone else and also if I do it , it’s stops it veering into a proper baby shower with games and stuff . I’m just not sure what’s the done thing. It feels a bit arrogant to organise something to celebrate myself
so since I’ve announced this pregnancy , I have been having a lot of questions from people in my life about whether or not I’m having a baby shower . I didn’t have a baby shower for either of my other two babies , no judgement to anyone who has had them and likes them but they’re just not really my thing . But it’s made me feel all warm and fuzzy that people in my life want to celebrate me and my baby and now I’m starting to think I would like to
would it be weird for me to organise like an afternoon tea with my close girlfriends , my mum , my sister etc ? Is it strange if I organise this for myself ?
I don’t want to put the burden on anyone else and also if I do it , it’s stops it veering into a proper baby shower with games and stuff . I’m just not sure what’s the done thing. It feels a bit arrogant to organise something to celebrate myselfThis is what I want also, just a nice meal and some good company, a baby shower is my worst nightmare as I hate any kind of attention lol.Opinions please
so since I’ve announced this pregnancy , I have been having a lot of questions from people in my life about whether or not I’m having a baby shower . I didn’t have a baby shower for either of my other two babies , no judgement to anyone who has had them and likes them but they’re just not really my thing . But it’s made me feel all warm and fuzzy that people in my life want to celebrate me and my baby and now I’m starting to think I would like to
would it be weird for me to organise like an afternoon tea with my close girlfriends , my mum , my sister etc ? Is it strange if I organise this for myself ?
I also think it's good to organise something yourself, you know what you like and dislike x
Soooo last night my waters broke (at 41 and a half weeks pregnant)! Was so excited and happy I wouldn’t have to be induced!! But now back home this morning because contractions (after being every 7-10 minutes) have sort of fizzled out 
so if they haven’t come back by this evening I’ve got to go back in and have assistance to progress labour. Relieved that I was able to let things kickstart naturally though because induction was stressing me out (and my midwife told me that when I come back in I can have an epidural before they start on getting labour going again, she was an actual angel - I had to have a VE which I was stressed about and she was so gentle and it actually wasn’t that bad in the end) 
Has anyone else had this when your waters have broken but then your baby’s like “nah not leaving yet, too cosy”? And how was it?
so if they haven’t come back by this evening I’ve got to go back in and have assistance to progress labour. Relieved that I was able to let things kickstart naturally though because induction was stressing me out (and my midwife told me that when I come back in I can have an epidural before they start on getting labour going again, she was an actual angel - I had to have a VE which I was stressed about and she was so gentle and it actually wasn’t that bad in the end) Has anyone else had this when your waters have broken but then your baby’s like “nah not leaving yet, too cosy”? And how was it?
I had this in my first pregnancy. I went back 24 hours later and was induced. It was all very quick. I had the gel at 11am and baby came at 7.30pm. The pain was intense but overall the induction process was positive!Soooo last night my waters broke (at 41 and a half weeks pregnant)! Was so excited and happy I wouldn’t have to be induced!! But now back home this morning because contractions (after being every 7-10 minutes) have sort of fizzled out
Has anyone else had this when your waters have broken but then your baby’s like “nah not leaving yet, too cosy”? And how was it?
I just had my second baby last week m and had to get induced again. Like you I was offered the epidural before they started the process, which I accepted due to the pain from last time and it was a great labour so definitely take it if you want it!
Oh goodness
did you pick up any of the stuff to help? It’s so frustrating when pregnant and they don’t recommend anything but to wait it out/suffer.
Yep, mine went at 36+4 with my first, but no real progress or dilation. Ended up in a 36 hour labour after induction and I am adamant I am not doing that again, it was hell! I think in my case though he wasn’t really ready to leave so that didn’t help matters at all. If you’re starting to dilate anyway you should be able to skip the first couple of stages of induction I think.Soooo last night my waters broke (at 41 and a half weeks pregnant)! Was so excited and happy I wouldn’t have to be induced!! But now back home this morning because contractions (after being every 7-10 minutes) have sort of fizzled out
Has anyone else had this when your waters have broken but then your baby’s like “nah not leaving yet, too cosy”? And how was it?
I’m still pregnant, still getting off and on again contractions, still miserable. I’m knackered and just doing a quick shop this afternoon has put my back and belly into so much pain again
They prescribed some stronger suppositories and laxatives to help, so fingers crossed!Oh goodness
In unrelated news, we made a booboo and told people what we thought we were going to name him (rookie error) my parents have bought us a personalised onesie with the name on, my MIL has made it no secret she hates the name (which makes me want to name him it even more), but now I’m also having doubts on whether I even like it having heard so many around us using it constantly! I’ll feel bad about the onesie, and worse at the fact my MIL thinks she won or let her opinion sway us
Oh lord , piles and unwanted opinions , not a great time for you is it
Naming children is such a big deal and with both of my babies I’ve had wobbles about their names before they were born . Worrying about the opinions of others , worrying if they won’t suit the name , double guessing myself … but ultimately I stuck with my guns and I’m so glad I did . They suit their names so much . My son’s name is a little unusual and it did get a few raised eyebrows but ultimately people’s tastes are so different and it’s such a personal thing that I didn’t let them get to me
Honestly, between the pain in my bum, my mum thinking this baby is her baby, my MIL turning her nose up at a pretty ordinary name and my OH driving me up the wall I think, I think may just combust!Oh lord , piles and unwanted opinions , not a great time for you is it
Naming children is such a big deal and with both of my babies I’ve had wobbles about their names before they were born . Worrying about the opinions of others , worrying if they won’t suit the name , double guessing myself … but ultimately I stuck with my guns and I’m so glad I did . They suit their names so much . My son’s name is a little unusual and it did get a few raised eyebrows but ultimately people’s tastes are so different and it’s such a personal thing that I didn’t let them get to me
Think I need a good cry and some chocolate fingers
glad you stuck to your guns and you love the names now and feel it suits them! Hope I feel the same way in 7 weeks’ time eeek!
Keep taking them every day and I found the sachets (still have to take them) are great at loosening everything up. Hope it subsides for you soon
I’m 22 weeks and absolutely ravenous. I need you all to tell me it’s normal.
My poor digestive system still can’t decide I’m constipated or have diarrhoea, so every day is a fun surprise. My pelvis has basically given up — severe girdle pain — and no one gaf.
My poor digestive system still can’t decide I’m constipated or have diarrhoea, so every day is a fun surprise. My pelvis has basically given up — severe girdle pain — and no one gaf.
I know it's probably people are just being kind but the amount of people, strangers and people I know, who comment on how small I am is beyond a joke now. Strangers I can smile politely whilst walking off rolling my eyes but people I know are all well aware that the baby is measuring small and I have diabetes so I can't enjoy food as every pregnant woman should be allowed to without second thought! Sometimes I feel like theyre trying to upset me because they were bigger or because they secretly hate me 
a School mum who I have never seen before in my life shouted across the road today 'WHEN ARE YA DUE' I said anytime really now and she shouts back 'NO WAY YOU'RE HAVING ME ON YOU'RE 5 MONTHS YOU GIRL'. Oh alright thats that then 
I worry constantly if the baby is okay because of the diabetes and measuring so small, it's not a good thing but its out of my control I have to keep telling myself. Thank duck its the last one and nearly over I dont think I could cope doing this again. What happened to 'you look well'? I would never comment on someones size pregnant or not.
a School mum who I have never seen before in my life shouted across the road today 'WHEN ARE YA DUE' I said anytime really now and she shouts back 'NO WAY YOU'RE HAVING ME ON YOU'RE 5 MONTHS YOU GIRL'. Oh alright thats that then I worry constantly if the baby is okay because of the diabetes and measuring so small, it's not a good thing but its out of my control I have to keep telling myself. Thank duck its the last one and nearly over I dont think I could cope doing this again. What happened to 'you look well'? I would never comment on someones size pregnant or not.Baby girl arrived this evening at 41+5, contractions started on their own within the 24 hours. Left for the hospital when they were 7/8 minutes apart, by the time we got to the ward they were 4 minutes apart and had no time for an epidural so completely unmedicated birth 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 everything aches and she doesn’t have a name yet but she’s beautiful and managed to breastfeed her, which I wasn’t able to do with my first 🩷
I was so hungry all the time when pregnant. And I genuinely thought if I didn’t eat I was going to dieI’m 22 weeks and absolutely ravenous. I need you all to tell me it’s normal.
My poor digestive system still can’t decide I’m constipated or have diarrhoea, so every day is a fun surprise. My pelvis has basically given up — severe girdle pain — and no one gaf.
I finally understood hanger. Had to travel everywhere with snacks.I’m 18 weeks and have definitely noticed an increase in my appetite this week , it’s normal ! I’m having to have multiple snacks a day to get me through when usually I’m not a snacker at all !I’m 22 weeks and absolutely ravenous. I need you all to tell me it’s normal.
My poor digestive system still can’t decide I’m constipated or have diarrhoea, so every day is a fun surprise. My pelvis has basically given up — severe girdle pain — and no one gaf.
Sending strength you know you are looking after you and baby in the right way for you. I've had HG/nausea/heartburn and eating normally let alone extra calories has been so hard so many comments on my small bump and baby is just about staying above the 10th centile somehow but some babies are smaller and all bodies are different.I know it's probably people are just being kind but the amount of people, strangers and people I know, who comment on how small I am is beyond a joke now. Strangers I can smile politely whilst walking off rolling my eyes but people I know are all well aware that the baby is measuring small and I have diabetes so I can't enjoy food as every pregnant woman should be allowed to without second thought! Sometimes I feel like theyre trying to upset me because they were bigger or because they secretly hate me
If you’re in a position to do so I’d recommend a physio who specialises in PGP asap, it really helped me!I’m 22 weeks and absolutely ravenous. I need you all to tell me it’s normal.
My poor digestive system still can’t decide I’m constipated or have diarrhoea, so every day is a fun surprise. My pelvis has basically given up — severe girdle pain — and no one gaf.
Congratulations and well done!
Did you go privately?