booqee:
I'm five weeks pregnant and I just experienced one of the most painful cramps ever.. About 20 minutes ago.. Even my husband was afraid and helpless.. Lasted about 10 minutes or probably less.

This is the second time I am experiencing this in the midnight.. The first one was yesterday, and wasn't as painful as today's.

Today's was so painful.. I burst in tears I couldn't help it anymore..
Sorry dear, the pain isn't normal pls, pls see your doctor asap n do a scan preferably tvs scan. I had same experience at 6weeks,my doctor had to place me on 1week bedrest with daily progestorene shot. I'm still on progesterone pessary until week 12. I'm going to have cerclage done by week 13. Pls stay away from anything stressful in the main time.
You shall carry to term, you shall not cast your fruit before time in Jesus name.

I would be seeing the doctor this morning.. Since I'm not going to work..

The last time I experienced this was two weeks ago immediately after I had sex.. And since then we've stayed away from sex

Do u think this kinda pain is normal? I'm so worried this midnight that I can't sleep.. My husband has gone back to sleep sef after the pain went.

May God help me.. I really want to carry to full term in Jesus name..

Towerofgrace:


Don't have any experience, and you are right mostly for 2nd tri issues but i love your doc for being proactive and giving his best. To my knowledge it is a preventive measure mainly for incompetent cervix or used in multiple gestation to prevent preterm labour

Let me cc mamas that were recently put on cerclage
jaysmama
Iyomomoreloaded
mydeporch

May you never experience any loss again in Jesus Name

ToyosiR:
#TeamAgust roll call for the Month of JULY (NEIGHBOURING MONTH)

ToyosiR---------Team XX EDD: August 11
ebony13---------Team x? EDD: August 20 Hope you've added more weight now and how far with the help?
ify15-----------Team xy EDD: August 4 Finally, we are in a neighbouring month. No worries. August in almost here.Hope you followed the doctors prescription of protein and vegetable
Dazzle86--------Team XX EDD: August 23 Active mama, really love your activeness. Hope the baby is also active by kicking harder...
Ifylicious------Team x? EDD: August?? Madam , I beg come and say Hi to us. Hope you are fine.We want to hear from you.
Mzbee-----------Team x? EDD: August 03 Your sit is still vacant, Abi, Any how , we are waiting for your BA in few weeks.
Yasmeena--------Team x? August 01/02 Sweetheart, how is our baby, Hope kicks aint too much.
Mzleemah -------Team XY EDD: August 23 Fasting don end, Hope you are eating well now. Keep enjoying the waddling ministry.
airforcewife----Team XY EDD: August 18 Twinny, Are we prepared
Trendytessy-----Team x? EDD: August 10 #TeamSurpriseBaby. Please, be ready. Our neighbours are willing to welcome you.
xeexee1---------Team x? EDD: August 18 Strong madam,You most be used to the kicking now.
Kimlad----------Team x? EDD: August 10 How is bumping ? Hope you are enjoying the growing belly
bookholla--------Team x?EDD: August 19 Thank God you are through with the shopping. Dont worry, baby will come at the right time.
dasugar----------Team x?EDD: August 15/22- Sorry for the waist pain, you aint alone. Just manage and round up the shopping asap. God is your strength.
Mandex11---------Team x?EDD: August 17. Have you travelled?


how are we all doing I hope we are enjoying this last trimester and accepting each days as it comes. I pray God will see us through and ease it for us.
I think we should be rounding up the bag packing now... The lord is our strength. We are almost there.
Some of our Mama's will be dropping this month. May God see us through.


Lets read up this to note the signs of labour.
How can I tell when I'm going to go into labor?

There's no way to predict exactly when labor will start. And even when you notice early signs of labor, your baby's birth could still be days or weeks away.

Your body actually starts preparing for labor as much as a month before you give birth, so you may begin to notice new symptoms as your due date approaches.

Here are some early signs of labor:

Your baby "drops." If this is your first pregnancy, you may feel what's known as "lightening" a few weeks before labor starts, meaning the baby now rests lower in your pelvis. You might feel less pressure just below your ribcage, making it easier to catch your breath.
You have more Braxton Hicks contractions. More frequent and intense Braxton Hicks contractions can signal prelabor, which is when your cervix starts to thin and widen, and sets the stage for true labor. (See below.) Some women experience menstrual-like cramps during this time.
Your cervix starts to change. In the days and weeks before delivery, changes in the connective tissue of your cervix make it soften and eventually thin and widen, or dilate. (If you've given birth before, your cervix is more likely to dilate a centimeter or two before labor starts, but keep in mind that even being 40 weeks pregnant with your first baby and 1 centimeter dilated is no guarantee that labor is imminent.) When you're at or near your due date, your doctor or midwife may do a vaginal exam during your prenatal visit to see whether your cervix has started to change.
You pass your mucus plug or notice "bloody show." If your cervix begins to efface significantly or dilate as you get close to labor, you may pass your mucus plug – the small amount of thickened mucus that has sealed off your cervical canal for the last nine months. The plug may come out in a lump all at one time or as an increased amount of vaginal discharge over the course of several days. The mucus may be tinged with brown, pink, or red blood, which is why it's called "bloody show." (Having sex or a vaginal exam can also disturb your mucus plug and result in some blood-tinged discharge, even when labor isn't necessarily starting any time soon.)

Signs that labor is imminent, if not already under way, include:

Your contractions become increasingly intense. Unlike Braxton-Hicks contractions, labor contractions grow stronger, longer, and more frequent as they cause your cervix to dilate.
Your water breaks. When the fluid-filled amniotic sac surrounding your baby ruptures, fluid leaks from your vagina. And whether it comes out in a large gush or a small trickle, this is a signal that it's time to call your doctor or midwife.
Most women start having regular contractions before their water breaks, but in some cases, the water breaks first. When this happens, labor usually follows soon after.

Dazzle86:
@Giddyperson and @Sansa143
WINTER IS COMING.
12 DAYS TO GO
@Giddyperson and @Sansa143
WINTER IS COMING.
12 DAYS TO GO

Giddyperson:
Where

Mbliz:
OK so I missed the Tuesday bump!!! Here we are at 22W3D! !! #Team October! !!! God bless us all! It will end in praise! According to old wives tale, once the line is below the belly button then it's a boy!! ! Lol!! ! Make e be true ooooo! !!

Dazzle86:

Try Chinese calendar.
Your bump looks moderate not too big and not too small.

Dazzle86:
@Giddyperson and @Sansa143
WINTER IS COMING.
12 DAYS TO GO
@Giddyperson and @Sansa143
WINTER IS COMING.
12 DAYS TO GO

Chijiuche:
My fellow pregnant women,
I have been a silent follower in this forum. I have lost 3 pregnancies but none has progressed more than 6 weeks and no heart beat ever seen.
I am pregnant and currently 13weeks 5 days gone with heart beat and everything progressing well.
Went to hospital yesterday and the Gynecologist on duty ran a scan and everything is progressing well. He now said i will do cervical cerclage next week - that nothing is wrong with me but is just to ensure the baby stays intact till delivery time.
I ave been reading so many write ups online and cervical cerclage is mainly for those that have had 2nd trimester miscarriage but mine is not the case.
So pls my sister, Is the cerclage now a preventive measure because i am seriously getting worried on the implication on this miracle God has given to me after waiting for years?
Please, who knows should please help me. God bless

Chijiuche:


Thanks Dear...Now i understand better

Mbliz:
OK so I missed the Tuesday bump!!! Here we are at 22W3D! !! #Team October! !!! God bless us all! It will end in praise! According to old wives tale, once the line is below the belly button then it's a boy!! ! Lol!! ! Make e be true ooooo! !!

Giddyperson:

Lol real addict. I'm also waiting for the Big Bang theory and Grey's anatomy, my own is many, but I like to like to let the whole season run before I start watching cuz I just can't stand the suspense of having to wait weekly. Dunno if I'd be able to do that for GOT tho.

angeltolly:



lemme not just imagine. I mean, how can she... I think her village people are already winning the battle. The woman need better cane I beg

Mbliz:
OK so I missed the Tuesday bump!!! Here we are at 22W3D! !! #Team October! !!! God bless us all! It will end in praise! According to old wives tale, once the line is below the belly button then it's a boy!! ! Lol!! ! Make e be true ooooo! !!

dammyluv911:

wow am also 22wks BT my tummy is small.in fact u will not no am pregnant

AlphaHandMaiden:


Dont be too quick to judge. You never know the stress someone is going through.

It could happen to ANYONE!

Giddyperson:

Lol real addict. I'm also waiting for the Big Bang theory and Grey's anatomy, my own is many, but I like to like to let the whole season run before I start watching cuz I just can't stand the suspense of having to wait weekly. Dunno if I'd be able to do that for GOT tho.

Anugod:
Wait o, mama abeg no vex, are you not #TeamNovember? Not trying to drag you back o, but by your weeks seems your EDD is Nov 5th na
You're 2 weeks ahead of me and my EDD is 21st Nov. Oya leave that #TeamOctober and comman join #TeamLoveBabies jor
See another mama Shey you are also team October abi November?



Make una come register for una original team jare

ahnie:


I beg to disagree....what kinda stress would make a mother forget her child inside a busy market,and she com4tably boards a vehicle home.Haba that z absurdity to me.you could forget a bag(randomly)but not a child Na.

Giddyperson:

Where