Genuine question: is this a problem? I see this written everywhere and it's always like we had a c section because the cord around the neck or there was an emergency because the cord around the neck. I thought babies didn't breathe until they transition to the world?! Am I stupid? Am I missing something? I'm assuming if the cord is compressed that's a different story...but that isn't what people write
Pregnant with my second child. I have a son called Salvatore. It's my husband's Nonno. I hated the name to begin with but it grew on me and I cannot imagine anything else now. We call him Sasà as a nickname.
I've no idea what we're having...we may find out. But, the issue is, I genuinely hate all girls names I come across! I want another Italian name. We live in an English speaking country so it has to be something people can pronounce or learn to pronounce e.g. I love the Italian for Alice, Beatrice and Adele but I don't like the English pronunciation.
If he was going to be a girl, we were going with Elisabetta. I have no attachment to it now.
We can't agree on any names also. I absolutely adore old fashioned southern Italian sounding names but he doesn't.
The only ones we have semi agreed on so far are Gaia and Vittoria. I'm not completely sold on either. I just don't have an emotion towards them, is that normal?
Give me your best!!
No Francesca (my sister in law). Something bold, strong, unapologetic, traditionally Italian.
Hear me out...this is my second pregnancy and I'm almost 9 weeks. I have a beautiful 3.5 year old boy who is the light of my life. We didn't find out gender with him but we are considering it this time.
I'm autistic, I think being able to sort through clothes, sell things, put things to one side if needed will help me nest and adjust to the pregnancy. I also think it could help me bond more with the baby before it's born? I didn't really feel any connection to my son when I was pregnant.
Who has experienced gender disappointment? Does it really go away once they are born? I hate myself for saying this but I really want another boy. I think it's partially the autism and the fact that I know what that looks like in a sense (although I know all children are different), I see myself as a boy mum, and honestly, I was fucking dreadful as a teenage girl so that gives me pure fear.
Looking for people's experiences, kind words, words of wisdom etc...
I know everyone worships their kids but I really, really do have the best, smartest, sweetest 3.5 year old boy. He is kind, clever and so caring (also a turd sometimes cos duh he's 3). I'm 8 weeks pregnant with our second and I am having so much anxiety about adjusting. I know this is totally normal and I'm sure everyone goes through it, but I'm autistic and I find change quite difficult to process naturally.
I worry about so many things. Will I love it the same? Will I bond the same? It just doesn't feel possible that I could ever love anything this much.
Seasoned parents to multiple kids please give me your kind words of encouragement!
Just a brief vent/rant. Why does the NHS not care about progesterone when so many of us have had low progesterone genuinely impact our fertility? Is the research really not supportive of using it? I don't get why they are just not interested. The second I went privately for short luteal phase and low progesterone, they gladly prescribed it. It's so bizarre and frustrating.
Side note, totally aware that this is probably someone's walking pace but if you've got nothing nice to say move on 😂 I've only been running for a year and I weigh 168lbs so not exactly light. Super proud.
Ngl I was feeling pretty smug lately as so many people were complaining about their 3 year old and I was just chilling with mine. He's super sassy, clever, spirited and loud. He is doing everything he possibly can to push boundaries and not listen ATM and I'm losing it 🙃
I'm 6w pregnant with our second and I'm fucking exhausted. Maybe my tolerance is lower. I really don't know.
How are you all holding up? Anyone else's 3 year old hit 3.5 and push the self destruction button?!
6 weeks with my second baby, I have a 3.5 year old. Symptoms...I'll go! The bloating and the farting 🤢 I'm starting to make myself sick.
Insomnia..thankfully not as bad as with my son but I'm still finding I'm waking up multiple times per night.
The fatigue 😱 I'm ok in the morning but come 4pm I am a shell of my former self, literally falling asleep at my desk.
Boobs are enormous and veiny already (don't recall this with my first).
What are your experiences?
Not wanting to wish it away but now I remember why everyone complains about it.
TW: discussion of current pregnancy.
I'm posting an update for those of you who it may be helpful for.
I have been lucky enough to conceive on cycle 10 with the help of letrozole and progesterone which I got privately. The progesterone was for short luteal phase. GP never gave a shit, said there was no evidence it helped, all they wanted to do was refer me for fertility treatment eg IVF despite the fact it's a second baby so the NHS would offer me nothing.
I need to continue progesterone until 12 weeks as it can increase the risk of miscarriage I believe. Initially my GP was refusing to continue my prescription, despite the fact I have provided them with a copy of my prescription and a clinic letter from the private gynaecologist. I am autistic and therefore don't let things lie easily when I feel I am being screwed over. I kicked up a huge fuss and made a formal complaint and guess what... They are now prescribing it. They have issued me with 2 weeks initially and then they are writing to my private doctor to double check with them (why? Who knows. They already have all the evidence they need).
So basically, this is just a piece of friendly advice to always fight your damn corner. You are worth it. Your health is worth it. Your mental well being is worth it.