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April 2016 Moms
abeerarif
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i am first time mom, my due date is 14th April.
abeerarif
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I am just sick of reading you'll get ro know what happens during labour etc etc..
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imrachellea member
...what? I don't understand why each of your sentences is it's own response.
I'm also not sure what you are asking about. Early labor signs? None are reliable. Things that happen may indicate labor, or may just be like "hey, you're 9 months pregnant, you're body is gonna be weird" things, you won't know until you are actually in labor.
Do you have specific questions? Getting that we're all close to our EDDs, there are a LOT of discussions going on, try searching for specific key words first to see if there is already conversation on what you have questions on. The average FTM has their baby at 41+1, so statistically you've still got some time.
Re: i am first time mom, my due date is 14th April.
There's so much on my mind.. all i want is to focus on my baby.. but i can't
I highly encourage you to use the search option to check out recent conversations. One of the trimester boards has one going already.
And I will piggy back on what PP (and myself) already mentioned. You do need to search around the board before you ask additional questions, because if there is already a lengthy discussion on the topic, you could find information without having to ask. If you repeat questions that have already been discussed at length, you are going to get the responses you deemed as "rude"...though I'm pretty sure the one or two you have seen so far are far from "rude"...so if you don't want that, just do a little looking before asking. The snark be plentiful here...
We don't have any birth classes where i live..lamaze..nothing..no one to talk to or explain..
I really liked my previous doctor but i had to change my doctor too
As I'll be living with my mom till after delivery
And about search thing..i still can't find it
I am going to piggy back on the others here ... No one has been rude; lurk and search to see if someone has already asked what you are trying to ask. If you haven't found the answer to what you are looking for, feel free to ask. However, we need more from you; complete sentences and questions will be helpful.
The ladies on this board are a wealth of knowledge, but again, you have to spell out what you are asking, we can't read your mind.
I also like potatoes.
The boards are useful to learn about other lady's experiences but talk to your doctor about medical concerns to be sure. Remember each pregnancy is different.
Will your mom be able to help you after delivery? Any friends you can get support from? Check with the hospital for class information (if it's not too late) or even YouTube it.
First, I hope you are getting regular care from your doctor. At this point in pregnancy, it is typically 1 appointment a week. There could be a number of signs that tell you labor is starting: your water breaking, contractions starting (and becoming more regular and increasing in frequency and intensity), to just feeling ... off. Your doctor should be your main source of information and questions. Next appointment, have a list written out so you don't forget any and go over each one until you are comfortable with the answers.
As far as 14 days off. From personal experience, that would NOT be enough time off for me. It is so incredibly important to bond with your baby as much as possible for as long as possible. Are you planning to breast feed or formula feed? Breast feeding requires so much time and patience to establish a great feeding routine and often it takes longer than 2 weeks. You will also be recovering - 6-8 weeks of recovery is fairly standard (if not longer). You likely wont even be able to drive for a week or 2 after.
As far as living at home and having everything set there: Baby needs clothes, diapers, formula or breast milk, and a place to sleep. (A car seat if you will be driving, but I cant tell where you live so this may not be necessary, but some sort of carrier or stroller for baby might be more helpful)