We're Pregnant!

Wife tested positive this am!! We probably have 8.5 months max. WHAT DO WE DO TO GET READY?

Seriously, any tips, books to read, etc., would be fantastic. Thanks!

Any tips / advice / resources / books / recommendations on how to take care of yourself during third trimester and bounce back after delivery in 4th trimester?

I just started my third trimester and I a… more

Am I being unreasonable? 2 1/2 weeks postpartum and parents of one of my husband’s close friends are dropping off dinner for us tonight. He wants to invite them into our house to chat but I really don… more

I’m currently 11 weeks pregnant and on a project that requires weekly travel. I’m managing with minimal nausea, but I’m extremely fatigued, struggling with the food options at my client site, and find… more

Thoughts on baby monitors? We’re considering the Nanit Pro but I honestly think it’s overpriced and I don’t care to subscribe to their packages for “insights” just need a good monitor that allows me t… more

Has anyone done a night doula when breastfeeding/pumping? Thinking about getting some help and curious if anyone found it helpful. I’m thinking maybe just once a week for a month or so.

Currently 11 weeks pregnant. Can't eat much, sometimes 2 slices of bread and a banana all day. Feeling super full/bloated for no reason and nauseous for most of the day. Is this normal? It wasn… more

Am I making the right decision!! I am pregnant with my second and my work is now getting into very long hours schedule for the next few months! I am mentally exhausted and my 18months old needs me all… more

I am struggling with upper back pain and daily headaches. I find it really hard to sit a chair where i have my monitors. Most days I try to work without my monitors from bed which has significantly slowed me down… more

How do you get through each TWW? I’m 6 months in and looking for advice or support or idk. I’m 39 this year. My periods are regular, I track my ovulation which is also regular, we try every other day … more

I’m tired man. Last night I went to bed at 7:30 pm. Not sure how I’m going to keep up the grind.

How do deal with a parent (I’m 26) being so nasty towards you when you tell them you’re pregnant… I have done a lot to impress my
Mom. Two years ago I just got my bachelors degree for instance and toda… more

Experiences taking disability for a few weeks before birth? Was the end of pregnancy enough to qualify for prenatal disability leave or do you need a more specific disability stemming from pregnancy? … more

I am struggling with really bad insomnia. I fall asleep OK, sleep for a few hours, and then around 1 or 2 am I wake up and can't fall back asleep for hours at a time. It's never happened to me… more

HSA question : Expecting in August, baby will be on my HDHP. Can i increase my payroll contribution to my HSA from the individual limit to the family limit or do I have to wait till the baby is here ?

I breastfed my first until now (19m) and am 2 months pregnant with my second. I hadn’t really thought much about nursing at all before giving birth to my first and ended up just doing it and sticking … more

How do you find nannys that are trustworthy ? New year is going to have a lot of travel and spouse has to go office 8-5. Our son is in day care and she cannot take of him alone at home throught out night after sh… more

Any working moms with babies back to back? If so, how do you go it? Are you working full time or part time? My children will probably be 18 months apart 🥹

Any recommendations on pregnancy / maternity support belts? Also which month did you start wearing one?

Any baby registry items you swear by, especially as a mom who travels for work? Ty!

When did you share with your coworkers/teams you’re pregnant?

Does the pregnancy thirst go away after the baby comes or will I be tethered to my water bottle while breastfeeding as well?

33 weeks and so close to tapping out and telling my manager I need to wfh going forward 😭

How does PTO overlay with mat leave and short term disability? Is it preferable to take all my PTO before my leave in August or can I use some of that PTO to extend my leave?

Hi all! I'm 6 weeks pregnant and have a couple of in-person meetings next week of 2 hours each. I'm currently at the stage where I'm extremely hungry and need to eat pretty much every 15 m… more

Currently pregnant with my second and am having the hardest time. I’m barely 7 weeks and I can’t get out of bed all day. I had HG with my first and looks like it’s the same this time around. Recently … more

What does everyone do with their limerick? Expecting baby 4 and I never used either of mine I got. I didn’t like them. Do you just throw them out?

What's your favorite wireless breast pump? I have the momcozy M5, and for the life of me I cannot figure it out. I've checked all the connections and placement and most of the time I can't… more

Has anyone reccently done NIPT testing with Cigna? They told me it will be fully covered if it’s a “medical necessity” but then wouldn’t define what criteria that is. I’ve heard of people having issue… more

I’m 8 weeks pregnant via IVF. I have a 3 year old boy. My husband has been out of a job for almost 10mo and thus my job has become increasingly important. We’ve also been struggling… emotional some ph… more

Found out I was pregnant a little over a month ago but have had no symptoms. My first appointment isn’t till Jan (in two weeks) and I’m worried that because I have no symptoms something is wrong. I al… more

Is zofran safe for first trimester nausea? I’m basically bed ridden, puking, can’t function normal and I have a 3 year old and I’m the sole earner in our family. I’m struggling. Been on bonjedtra but… more

We just had our 20 week scan and found out that baby has a cleft lip.

They are going to do another scan in a few weeks to see if they can better see her palate to see how far the cleft extends (she wasn't givi… more

Did you and your spouse reduce alcohol intake when trying to conceive? If so, did you go completely dry or just have it occasionally?

My wife barely drinks, and I drink recreationally 0-2 times a week… more

When did you take your birthing classes? I'm thinking of starting a month before my due date.

Anyone else struggling to eat in the third trimester? I am 34 weeks and have had morning sickness come back (mostly just in the morning, but I can’t keep down anything in the morning) and I’ve had hor… more

Few months into a new job and my manager told me it’s a bad look that I have used/scheduled all my (pro-rated) PTO days, which I need more than ever due to pregnancy. Am I crazy to think this is a mun… more

What did you do to stay sane between finding out your pregnant and your first docs visit. I found out early last week and don’t see the doctor till Jan. I don’t have symptoms yet and feel the need to … more

Any tips on how to prepare for vaginal birth by getting baby into optimal birthing position? Chiro? Acupuncture ? Spinning babies? Yoga etc that may have worked for you. Currently 35 weeks and baby i… more

Does anyone have good recommendations for a stomach binder that helped them postpartum to help get their body back? Having a lot of anxiety about my body. 34 weeks with my first baby and due in Janua… more