Category Pregnancy & Babies
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14 AnswersDo you call your baby a term of endearment?
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11 AnswersWhen did you sign your baby up for childcare?
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8 AnswersDid anyone choose to have a caesarean section?
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26 AnswersWhat foods turned your stomach in pregnancy?
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28 AnswersHow many babies did you want? How many do you have...
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17 AnswersDid you sing any songs to your baby in pregnancy?
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14 AnswersDid you buy maternity clothes or make do?
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21 AnswersHow long do you lose hair for after you’ve had y...
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