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Newborn no longer looking like a newborn 🥺

How are our March babies growing up so fast 🥺 my boy is 3 and a half weeks and is already looking so much like a boy and not a squishy lil newborn. He’s not even doing the scrunch anymore! Of course I LOVE seeing the beautiful little person he’s becoming but my mummy heart aches at how quickly these days are…

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Im Trying💔

I know that no one is responsible for my happiness outside of myself however your partner is supposed to ADD to it. My 25th bday starts at 12 and I’ve tried my darnest to enjoy my night regardless of what has taken place. I dressed up, felt good, went out til being lonely just got saddening. My bf is tight on money...

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Do people actually expect expensive activities for birthday parties?

My twins will be 4 years old on April 30. We have invited everyone that we attended their birthdays this year about 13 children as well as a few friends we see at activities. Absolutely nobody wants to come. I tried to ask why and it's come out that they expect to be taken to a play place or something like that at o...

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Real talk

Why are all November 2024 babies fussy and Velcro babies???😅

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Birthday party. Baby's 1st

We are hosting a party at our home for about 10 people for 2 hrs. I'll be making a chocolate buttercream cake with a smash cake for baby. A charcuterie board or cups I'll decide later : salami , gouda, cheddar, crackers , prosciutto , honey baguette , nuts , olives. A fruit platter board : watermelon, strawber...

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December babies 💕

Yay for being 4m old!! Just had her 4m pediatric appt this week and she’s 10lbs 11oz and 22.5inches long! 🥰

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He's Arrived 💙🩵

So this little one decided to arrive 8 days early, a very quick labour with mum only pushing for 11 minutes. Our world is complete 🌍 Good luck to all the April mums 🩷💙

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39 week baby

I can’t believe I’m finally writing this but my rainbow baby was born today at 39 weeks exactly by c section. It was the most amazing experience, very calming and relaxed throughout. Little Bowen came in weighing a tiny 5lbs 14oz and has been soaking up the cuddles and kisses since. He’s honestly perfect and hasn’t...

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38 week surprise

Baby Ottilie arrived at 38w1day. 07/04/25 Tiny girl at 4lb13, was meant to be induced at 39 weeks but she had other plans, spontaneous labour that started Monday morning and ended in her flying out at 5pm in one push! Delayed shock still but so in love, didn’t use any of the birth plan, but just goes to show it doe...

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Bluey Birthday??

My son isn't allowed too much tv time or many shows but he LOVEESSS bluey. I was thinking of doing a bluey birthday for him but would it be weird since he's a boy and she's a girl??

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1st birthday 🥹

What’s everyone’s plans for baby’s first birthday? Cant believe how fast time has gone 🥰

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What would you do in this scenario?

My daughter has been invited to a playdate at a friend's house, she's so excited but I don't want her to go as it's not something I've ever allowed. It caught me off guard and I'm really not comfortable with it! I've stalled all week but mom saw me today and gave me her availability.(I live in temp accomodation so c...

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39+2

My baby boy was born at 10:01 this morning! Started having contractions at about 10:30 last night that felt like mild period cramps. And at about 4 this morning, they started to get progressively worse. 6:30 my water breaks. By 7, I was 3 cm. By 9:30, I was 7 cm. Then 9:50 I was 9.5 cm. I pushed and he was born at 1...

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April Baby 🐻

After being induced at 39 weeks our little guy made his appearance the next morning after a very quick labour. Perfect little squish! They don’t joke when they say second babies don’t hang about 😅 Good luck to all you mamas still waiting on your April Baby ❤️

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No birthday wishes

Would you be upset if no one wished you a happy birthday, or by the time people realised your day is almost over.

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2nd baby

Just found out I’m pregnant yesterday 😅😅 baby number 2 on the way, gotta go find a big brother t shirt 🤣🥰

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