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12 DPO

I am losing my mind. My brian sees a negative test but my eyes are playing tricks on me and I see a VVVVFL. Pic taken within 3 minutes

Incognito
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Perfect time to BD??

Does this look like a peak? According to my Inito app says I’m at peak, so I am not sure…

Incognito
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?blood sugar levels

Hi, I recently had a GTT but it didn’t work. I was really unwell after this so they said they would see how my blood sugars are for 6 days instead of putting me through this. I’m getting high readings followed by a crash after having a snack. Has anyone else struggled with this? I’ve had a few readings above 8, s...

Incognito
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Line eyes?

10 DPO and the level of exhaustion I had yesterday might be giving me line eyes. Anyone else see the VVVVVVFL?

Incognito
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Faint line or line eyes??

10 DPO and the level of exhaustion I had yesterday might be giving me line eyes. Anyone else see the VVVVVVFL?

Incognito
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Women’s hospital

Hi all, for those who are under the womens, how long was it until someone got in touch with you once you registered your pregnancy online? Thanks!

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Food and blood thinners!

Just found out I’m pregnant 5 days ago and not exactly sure how far along I am as of yet! I didn’t have normal cycles so I could be 4-6 weeks. Going to OB this week to find out more. My first question is, I don’t really eat much in general. Usually skipped breakfast and only ate lunch & dinner with sometimes a sn...

A
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12dpo positive

This will be 3 under 3. I'm absolutely terrified as this was completely unexpected. 4 weeks today.

Incognito
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sick note for work

has anyone managed to get a sick note from the epu or a midwife over the phone? i’m thinking about asking them for a sick note as i am constantly throwing up and can’t keep anything down and to top it off i also have a cold. i’m wanting to ring the early pregnancy unit and speak to someone about it but not sure if ...

k
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How low is too low?

Hi girls. I’ve been taking 1 Metformin in the morning then x2 in the evening which has kept my day readings in the green, however my fasting reading in the morning is always high so they have put me on 4ml insulin in the evening. Yesterday my reading was 2.9 and today 1.6 which seems incredibly low now. Should I sto...

L
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Pre natal yoga classes

Hi - Does anyone have recommendations for pre natal or other pregnancy friendly workout classes in NY (preferably on west side)

S
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Double buggy?

So I am pregnant again and need to know what other mammas have used as a double buggy? Don’t want to spend the earth as probably won’t use it for that long after bubs arrives. Any advice/help appreciated. Thank you x

L
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Spa weekend for babymoon

Hello! I am hoping to book a spa weekend in the North of the UK and wondered if anyone had any good recommendations of good places which are pregnancy friendly? Thanks in advance!

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Weight gain

I’m 19 weeks but I’ve only gained three pounds. Is that normal? I just want to make sure my baby is growing like she of supposed to 😬

M
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5DPO!😆🫶🏻✨

Currently 5DPO today! Is anyone else 5DPO or currently in their TWW?🤷🏻‍♀️

L
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Feeling Huge

Just turned 22 weeks and I feel huge, I’m having a test soon for gestational diabetes but I am just a bit worried. The baby keeps measuring big for his age but only by a few days. Is anyone else 22 weeks and got a big bump?

J
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Midwife

Just over 14 weeks and still waiting on my 16 week Midwives’s appointment- getting a bit annoyed as have to arrange things with work etc and that’s not giving me enough notice, phone the hospital multiple times and they’ve told my named midwife.. getting tempted to ask for a change of midwife - has anyone else done ...

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is this peak??

first time having anything other than a faint line on an OPK … have i reached peak?

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Sugar Crash

Has anyone else experienced a sugar crash when first changing their diet after a GD diagnosis? Headaches, low mood, low energy etc!

K
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4DPO!😆🫶🏻

Currently 4DPO today! Anyone else 4DPO or in their TWW?🤷🏻‍♀️🫶🏻

L
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