Month: September 2019

The last thing I thought I was going to hear today was that there was no baby in sight. Just an empty sack.
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I tried to hold it in because I had (my 2nd oldest) Andrea with me hoping she could experience this. I wanted to stay brave, but I broke down. I kept telling myself over and over. I can’t go through this again. I just can’t lose another baby.
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This time I pray my tears are for nothing. I pray that it’s just an oversight and that my dates are just off.
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I wasn’t prepared for another one. I wasn’t even excited, yet. I was hoping this ultrasound would change my heart. The sight of the baby would get me excited for a new addition. I feel guilty for feeling this way. Embarrassed for putting it out there knowing my history and now I may have nothing to show for it.
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I try to smile and laugh since it is the kids’ first day of school and they have stories to tell me… but deep down I’m scared. I fear for the worst and I’m hoping for best. .
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#7weekspregnant #blightedovum #miscarriage #hopeforthebest #preparefortheworst #baby6 #pregnancy #pregnant #ultrasound #earlypregnancy

Been sipping on this today and finding it quite helpful. Oddly enough the last time I had it was when I was in labour with Bea – I packed them in my hospital bag. A very easy way to keep the vitamin levels up so it’s a yes from me.
#HyperemisisGravidarum #EarlyPregnancy #FirstTrimester

The exact moment we found out we’re #pregnant! We made a video on our channel about our thoughts and feelings during the week before the test yielded a positive result, and some of the #signs of #earlypregnancy. Check it out! #linkinbio

Dzień dobry! My zaczynamy kolejny dzień nadaniem przesyłek dla Was! 🥳

Przypominamy też o trwającym do jutra konkursie na portalu @mamy_mamom — do wygrania egzemplarz Notatnika 😁
#polskamama #krakowskamama #macierzyństwo #bedemama #earlypregnancy #ciaza #ciaza2019 #ciąża #ciąża2020 #instamama #instamatki #planowanieciąży #motherhood #pregnant #pregnancy #poradnik #notatnik #ksiazka #konkurs #instakonkurs #notatkizpierwszychdni #inpost

Alright, everyone! How about some real talk?!⁣⁣⁣
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Pregnancy constipation is real, and it’s no fun! 💩⁣⁣⁣
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The main culprit is yet again a hormone your body produces during pregnancy…. *drumroll please* 🥁 you guessed it, PROGESTERONE!⁣⁣⁣
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Increase in this hormone causes a lot of different pregnancy problems and includes the crazy fun times you’re having in the bathroom. 🚽⁣⁣⁣
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Basically, progesterone causes all the smooth muscles in your body to relax, including your intestines. This means that stuff moves slower through your system and more water is absorbed along the way, making your stool harder. 🧻🧻🧻⁣⁣⁣
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Other causes of constipation is pressure on your bowels from your growing uterus, lack of fluid in your diet and iron in prenatal vitamins.💊⁣⁣⁣
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It seems about 3 out of 4 women suffer from this issue during pregnancy. ⁣⁣⁣
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But what can you do to ease the suffering?⁣⁣⁣
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🧻Eat more fibre. ⁣⁣⁣
Get it from fresh fruits, vegetables, bean, peas, lentils, prunes etc.⁣⁣⁣
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🧻Stay hydrated. ⁣⁣⁣
More fluid in your system makes your stool softer and easier to pass. Try to double your water intake if you can!⁣⁣⁣
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🧻Eat smaller meals. ⁣⁣⁣
This will allow the stomach to digest food without working overtime and it can transfer food to bowels more smoothly. ⁣⁣⁣
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🧻Exercise! ⁣⁣⁣
Regular physical activity really helps to reduce constipation. Get the OK from your provider and try to move your body at least 20-30 minutes a day 3-4 days a week! It doesn’t have to be complicated. Find an activity that you love and try to fit it into your routine. Walking and yoga are great for pregnant ladies.⁣⁣⁣
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Ask your health care provider about stool softeners if all else fails.👩‍⚕️⁣⁣⁣
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Tag a pregnant friend who needs some relief!🤗👇👇👇⁣⁣⁣
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#babytalk #birthwithlego #preggolego #constipationinpregnancy #pregnancycomplications #pregnancysymptoms #earlypregnancy #pregnancyupdate #getpregnant #mothering #motheringishard #momstruggles #momlife #preggoproblems #14weekspregnant #secondtrimester #pregnancyeducation #childbirtheducation #pregnantmama #3monthspregnant #9monthsoffun #bunintheoven #babyontheway #pregnantmama