While I can look up statistics, I wanted to hear first hand from Indian women - how did you get tested for gestational diabetes? How did you manage it if you got diagnosed?
Hi!
I’m a FTM entering my third trimester. Need pregnancy pillow recommendations as it is getting difficult to sleep day by day. Also, are pregnancy pillows actually helpful or just a marketing gimmick?
During my first and second trimesters I was also so hot so didn’t want anything touching me. Now the doctor has recommended to sleep on side mostly so would love to know how you guys did it and not end up on your back through the night.
Did your baby actually enjoy looking at them, and did you find them useful? Also, what age did you start using them?
I am FTM (30y ), gave birth to my daughter 3 weeks ago via planned c section and it seems like i am never getting out of this bs life.
I got pregnant (planned) at my first real job after residency (Md Medicine) , where i was earning good and it was a dream job. I had to resign though coz my first trimester required complete bed rest. I have been home bound for 8 months already and now i will have to wait 6 months at least to find another job.
My husband works remotely(doctor). He is supportive on the phone and when he is at home (2-4 days a week), he helps with the baby every way that he can- which is mostly changing diapers and making formula. I prefer not to wake him up that much at night coz he is up during the day when i am asleep with the baby. And now, i get mad at him when he goes out or even reads when he is away at his job. I get jealous that he gets to do stuff which he wants and i am stuck with the baby.
I live with my in-laws (coz i am indian) and my MIL helps out a lot with the household chores and even with the baby. I do not call her to help out with the baby at night coz she is mostly up during the day.
I hate how my body looks now. I have mom pooch and that scar. I wqs confident and fit before pregnancy and even delivery. But this mom pooch and belly is hideous. It has shaken up my confidence. And even when i try to introduce some breathing exercises, the screaming baby or the lack of sleep prevents me to do so. I prefer to take naps when the baby sleeps.
My baby does not like to sleep. Idk what is with her. She only sleeps in my arms and it gets tiring to sit for long hours. She takes 3-4 hours naps during the night but is a nightmare during the day. She screams when hungry or has a wet diaper or for no reason sometimes.
I want to go out and work and take time for myself. I want to go live with my parents and my dog for a while. Since in-laws are old school, they do not trust anyone else with the baby. I am scared too coz she is a LBWt baby (2.8kgs). I really want to know this gets better. I am not attached to the baby. I love her but with the sleepless nights and days, i just want her to grow up super fast. Thinking about the next 6 months is dreadful. I just want to run away sometimes to clear my mind. I know this makes me a bad mother but i want to live a little and explore my job options and for once, talk about anything else except pregnancy and baby.
FTM and losing my shi%%
I am FTM (30y ), gave birth to my daughter 3 weeks ago via planned c section and it seems like i am never getting out of this bs life.
I got pregnant (planned) at my first real job after residency (Md Medicine) , where i was earning good and it was a dream job. I had to resign though coz my first trimester required complete bed rest. I have been home bound for 8 months already and now i will have to wait 6 months at least to find another job.
My husband works remotely(doctor). He is supportive on the phone and when he is at home (2-4 days a week), he helps with the baby every way that he can- which is mostly changing diapers and making formula. I prefer not to wake him up that much at night coz he is up during the day when i am asleep with the baby. And now, i get mad at him when he goes out or even reads when he is away at his job. I get jealous that he gets to do stuff which he wants and i am stuck with the baby.
I live with my in-laws (coz i am indian) and my MIL helps out a lot with the household chores and even with the baby. I do not call her to help out with the baby at night coz she is mostly up during the day.
I hate how my body looks now. I have mom pooch and that scar. I wqs confident and fit before pregnancy and even delivery. But this mom pooch and belly is hideous. It has shaken up my confidence. And even when i try to introduce some breathing exercises, the screaming baby or the lack of sleep prevents me to do so. I prefer to take naps when the baby sleeps.
My baby does not like to sleep. Idk what is with her. She only sleeps in my arms and it gets tiring to sit for long hours. She takes 3-4 hours naps during the night but is a nightmare during the day. She screams when hungry or has a wet diaper or for no reason sometimes.
I want to go out and work and take time for myself. I want to go live with my parents and my dog for a while. Since in-laws are old school, they do not trust anyone else with the baby. I am scared too coz she is a LBWt baby (2.8kgs). I really want to know this gets better. I am not attached to the baby. I love her but with the sleepless nights and days, i just want her to grow up super fast. Thinking about the next 6 months is dreadful. I just want to run away sometimes to clear my mind. I know this makes me a bad mother but i want to live a little and explore my job options and for once, talk about anything else except pregnancy and baby.
Hi mamas!
I'm 20 weeks pregnant right now. I don't have a medical issue to raise. Not sure if anyone would resonate with me or help me out or if anything positive might come out of this post. But I wanted to talk and listen to women who could be on the same page as me. This is more about "life rant" if that makes sense.
I always thought I'll continue working and take a maternity leave and then work or decide whatever is best for me and the baby. Shit happens. When we were TTC, I got laid off because the startup "couldn't afford paying me" and I gave a bunch of interviews over the next few months. Nothing worked out. I tried my hand at building a micro SaaS with AI, because come on! Everyone was building one and I did it – it was cool and I was proud of it in someway. But my MVP got feedback that it's basically like ChatGPT and Claude. And by now, I got pregnant. I was of course on top of the world! Excited, grateful and slightly let out a phew because now I have a reason to not try out of those stupid interviews. I feel corporate is sucking away my soul. I'm in the marketing sector and it's just exhausting to see every single brand compete for one millisecond of attention so that someone might give their brand a second thought and consider using their product/service.
Today it's been close to 10 months since I drew a salary. When I step back, I really think I'm okay without a job, especially without a corporate job. I don't want to freelance (I really don't think I can just agree with the client for the sake of it). I want to start something on my own. But what? I want to try doing those digital products, templates, etc. everyone claims to workout so well. But I'm gonna be washed out in this competition??? Or should I just bite my teeth and get back to corporate coz there's no better stable income source?????
My husband has been really supportive. He keeps reassuring me that I don't have to figure out anything today and whatever I decide he is okay with it. But I just can't stand the thought of never having an income source for myself. I want the freedom to spend time with the baby and myself and still draw an income. Am I crazy for thinking in circles? At this point, I feel I don't have any skill and that I'm useless and corporate is never gonna take me.
I knowwwww I know. I should be kind to myself. But when I'm doing nothing but dozing off whenever possible and whine about the cramps and pain when women going through the same are working full time, it's really difficult to not let these thoughts in!!
Help a girl out by just lending an ear (a "same here" comment) or some advice/direction. I'll take anything at this point! 😂
PS: I know we're building a life inside us (isn't that crazy?!) so please take care of yourselves ❤️
Hello ! I will be delivering in October . What should I keep ready for hosptal bag and baby essentials ? I am mainly looking for not just suggestions but also brand names and personal experiences. I saw haus and kinder baby box which was 4000/- but I felt like same products could be bought from a different brand as well. If you bought a manual pump then which brand was the best in your experience? What is the role of muslin clothes ? Basically ,please help out a new to-be mama , I am so overwhelmed with all the videos.
Hi everyone! I’m looking for some reassurance/experiences with a slightly confusing ultrasound measurement.
I had a scan at 10 weeks + 4 days based on my dates.
The results were:
CRL: 38.52 mm → measuring 10w5d
Fetal heart rate: 176 bpm
Gestational sac: 42 mm → reported as corresponding to 9w5d
Yolk sac was visualised
Gestational sac margins were described as regular
No subchorionic hemorrhage was seen
The report’s final impression was a single live intrauterine pregnancy corresponding to 10w5d according to CRL
So essentially, my baby is measuring exactly on track (actually 1 day ahead), but the gestational sac is being reported as approximately 1 week behind.
I’m confused because I’ve read that the gestational sac should grow along with the baby, and seeing “9w5d” next to the sac measurement has made me anxious.
Has anyone had a similar situation where the CRL was measuring appropriately but the gestational sac measurement was about a week behind?
Did your doctor consider this normal, particularly around 10–11 weeks?
I’m not looking for a diagnosis — just trying to understand whether this discrepancy is something others have experienced and whether it turned out to be completely fine.
3 years of TTC with zero positives and pcod history we finally are now 6 weeks
I’m a first time mom I will need your help!
Not having any symptoms just a delayed period !
Is this normal?
Hi, I am currently 33.5 weeks pregnant and today we did doppler scan where my baby’s abdomen circumference is 276.3 mm and my baby weight is 1.95kg. Is it concerning? My radiologist mentioned in his report that the growth is marginally slow. Chatgpt is showing the AC is 2 weeks behind the usual growth. Need your thoughts and experience if any? Thankyou
I’m 32 years old, FTM.
My due date was almost a month away, so I was not very worried about this whole “raising a kid” thing. But then my doctor has now suggested an induction two weeks early.
Now, I’m panicking, especially about the fact that I need to handle and raise a brand new human being. I’m usually a positive and cheerful person. But, suddenly, I am filled with negative thoughts like I would not be a good parent, what if I cannot be responsible enough for the child, how am I going to raise a kid, etc. I have been staying with my parents for the past two months and they have been very helpful. Post delivery as well, I would be staying with them, and after 6 months, my husband and MIL will join us here permanently, so I would be having support in raising. I’m also very scared about breastfeeding. I’ve heard it’s very painful. I’m really spiralling. Can anybody help? Thank you in advance!
Hi moms,
I wanted your honest opinion on whether a bottle sterilizer is really worth buying.
I know doctors generally recommend avoiding bottles in the beginning if possible, but let’s be honest, bottles can make life a lot easier, especially for first time moms. I’m trying to prepare for postpartum, and anything that can make those first few months a little easier feels worth considering.
I come from a family where the older generation believes the traditional way is the best. My mother in law says boiling bottles is all you need and that a sterilizer is unnecessary. But I’m wondering if a sterilizer would actually save time and make life easier.
I also found out there are two options: just a sterilizer, and a sterilizer with a dryer. If you’ve used either one, which would you recommend? Is the dryer function actually useful or is it something I can skip?
I’m also struggling with all the conversations around overbuying baby products. I’m 32 weeks pregnant, and it’s really getting into my head. Sometimes I feel like I don’t need half the things on my list. We’re planning to have only one child, so I keep thinking whether it’s worth spending so much money on something that may only be used for six months to a year. After that, it’ll probably just sit in storage. They’re not exactly cheap either.
For those of you who have already been through this, would you buy a sterilizer again? If yes, would you get the sterilizer only or the sterilizer with a dryer? I’d really appreciate your honest advice.