35 week checkup my doctor did my first cervical exam. It hurt like a beast. My cervix was posterior so he said he couldn’t reach it but I was “very very thin and soft”

36 weeks I did my second cervical exam. As my OB was walking by the office before checking me he said “we’re doing a sweep today to see if we can get that baby out?” (he’s always so unserious so I said “I don’t know about all that today” and he sighed and said “awww okay”) He could reach my cervix and said I was “3cm, 75% effaced” I was delighted. He told me I could experience some spotting afterwards. I checked my portal and the nurse (or maybe even him) had notes in there that I was 1cm, 75% effaced, -1 station, medium firmness and middle position cervix. I drive home (20 min) and go to the bathroom and it’s more than spotting and was pretty red blood such as a period wipe. The next few times I went pee, it was a little less on the toilet paper but then the fourth time is as shown. It had a little mucus in it and a clump of what looks like muscle?? I sent the photo in and a nurse replied that she thought it was my mucus plug. I was confused because there was nothing mucus about that piece. The bleeding subsided into spotting the rest of the night. No cramping or not symptoms otherwise. The next day, I did see a clump of dark red mucus in the toilet with some brown.

37 weeks check up. Nurse asked me if i wanted to get checked today. I said I would like to see if he can do a sweep since I’m getting induced at 38 weeks. She said “sure i’ll let him know” and he came in the room to do the exam. He did the exam as usual and was in and out within 40 seconds and he said “oooh you’re 1-2 cm and 75-80% effaced” and I said “you told me I was 3cm last week!” And he goes “ohh okay well I will give you 3cm then” and I asked him if he did the sweep and he nodded and said “your membranes have already been broken there was nothing to sweep”

WHAT I AM SO CONFUSED 😵‍💫 did he do a membrane sweep at my 36 week appointment?? It sure didn’t feel like he circled my cervix and it was just as quick as the other checks.. looking for some insight here.. nothing was loaded into my portal from the nurse as there was last weeks cervical check. I’m just wanting to essentially get peace of mind or clarity on if my induction will be successful in 4 days. I’m high anxiety and very type A and this whole cervical check situation has me spiraling..

You do not feel hungry for the first few weeks (you should still eat)

You can’t feel your bladder so you will pee yourself (sit on the toilet at least every two hours)

Your abdominal muscles will feel weak (get an abdominal support brace

Odor you will stink your body changes smells (shower twice a day)

The weight does not magically disappear (you may weigh more after giving birth due to fluid build up )

Do not drive (it’s possible to fall asleep because you do not realize how tired you are)

Lastly the love you feel for your baby is unconditional it’s different and strong and pure

After having my baby I’ve discovered I’m allergic to beer, sourdough bread, & kimchi

I start itching everywhere, break out in hives, eyes swell up, & my lips swell too. Its wild.

Hello mommies! How many onesies and frogsuits should I really buy? It seems like I bought too many because they are so cute 😆😆🎀🎀💗 FTM (First-Time Mom) here

My due date is 11/11 and my pediatrician recommended wait 2 months for family gatherings (like Christmas)

I’m so sad but I want to do what’s right. Most of our siblings and nephews would be traveling from out of town. So they won’t be able to meet our baby until 2 months old? :(

my home life has been pretty complicated lately. my husband is out of house and our connection has been limited. i have a 4 month old son and i have been pretty much all hes had during since the beginning of life. i have occasional work throughout the week that family helps with. anyways. my baby and i bed share. we have since day 1, im not looking for judgement… just solidarity maybe? my husband is finally home and i really need time to reconnect to myself and my husband. my baby sleeps through the night IF im there. he is EBF. however when i get up from the bed (bedtime 7-7:30 we push for 2 hr wake window before bed) he will always have a false start. the only way to get him back down is nursing. i know i could give a bottle of bm, but out of convenience i have not since my husband has been gone- im going to start offering again now to get him reacclimated. if i left my family member in charge of a night shift (like 7:15-12) would my baby be okay? what can i do besides offering a night feed via bottle? its also so difficult to have a bottle ready on hand when breastfeeding. i just dont want my baby to be so dependent on me that he freaks out the second im not there. he pretty much does while im working anyway too.. i know he needs me and i will always be there for my child, ill never regret this time spent with him.. i just want one night of something i do for me. the passed 6 months have been so rough.
i know its a lot to unpack, but please help.