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A shadow? An indent? 10dpo

Not super confident. See a shadow in real life since yesterday but assuming it’s line eyes or indent (in comments)

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FVVVVL?

Anyone else see a super faint line

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Help! Thoughts?

I'm sure I can see a line? But can I? Also I'm about 18 DPO? Thought it would be darker?

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Doulas

I’m researching doulas and trying to decide if it makes sense for me. Is anyone planning to use a doula? What guided your decision to go that route?

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Vfl 9DPO

9DPO. Am I having line eyes or do you guys see it too? I had some light spotting 3 days ago

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Curiosity on metformin

Hey there. I couldn't loose weight since ages and my gynecologist told me during 2nd pregnancy that i have GD again and should be cautious of my insulin levels because diabetes runs in my father side of family. 4 months after birth im still in pre-diabetic range. Doctor told me to take metformin because i was strug...

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Sit in lobby with my baby..?

This is such a weird request but I’m down to the wire and don’t know what to do. Is there anyone in the Decatur area who can accompany me to my appointment and wait with my baby boy? I have to have a minor surgery on my wrist on Monday at Emory Decatur and said I have to have someone wait there with me. My family an...

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Ghosted by my midwife

My baby was born 4 months ago, in June. A couple of weeks ago my midwife messaged me on Facebook to ask how the birth went. She was my midwife for my first and second baby so as unprofessional as it sounds (I didn’t/ don’t have her as a friend on Facebook so she would have had to look me up)I just thought she was be...

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C section soft tummy

How long did it take you for your belly to go back to pre-pregnancy? I’m 3 months PP and still my belly is soft and I have some loose skin. Back to home workouts 3-4 times a week 10K steps a day, but still 10lbs left to go!

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Gestational diabetes

I’ve just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes but don’t see my doctor for another week. I’m 30 weeks so I’m just curious as to what my next 10 weeks are gonna look like for me. If anyone has had it before and wants to share their experience with me. I’m vegetarian so I don’t know how much more I can restrict my...

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Gestational diabetes

I just found out I have gestational diabetes. Any advice?

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16 week midwife appointment

Is everyone's 16 week midwife appointment at home or at a children's centre? I feel my first was at home. They wanting me to trapes miles away. Also I have a different midwife I thought I would have the same one throughout. My last one was so lovely I wish I had her. I feel like I'm just getting shipped off to anyon...

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Midwife appointments - does partner come?

Got my first midwife appointment in a couple of weeks. Does my partner come or is it just me? And does he come to them all ?

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Is this postive

11dpo today todays test

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Just curious

I was told I’m 3cm at 37w 5d, if anyone has experienced being told they were 3cm how long until you went into labor ? I know everyone if different and people can dilate for weeks I’m just curious lol

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Booking appointment

Has anyone had their booking appointment yet? What can I expect? I have mines tomorrow but really anxious. Not sure if I’m able to drink water or have a breakfast before I go? Any advice is much appreciated!

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Type 1 diabetes & labour / c-section

Hi , hope everyone is well . I was just wondering what everyone’s experiences were with either a natural birth or c-section with type 1 diabetes ? Thank you ☺️x

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Baby massage

Hi, did anybody come across a good infant masseuse? My lo has a lot of tension post traumatic birth and we need some guidance on how to relieve that via massage.

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Been put on Metaformin

Someone help! I'm 35+4 and I've just been put on Metaformin (1 during dinner) after my diabetes being diet and exercise controlled... My readings have been really really good. I never really get any highs at all and my fasting levels are always green and good. My lunch levels are the only levels that get a little hi...

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16 weeks Midwife Appointment

I’m 17 weeks now and still have not got any confirmation on my 16th week appointment. I tried to reach out to my midwife but she hasn’t replied back to me yet. Anyone facing the same?

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