NoToPile:
Baby 1
Smooth all through
Mettalic taste and cramps was the first sign of pregnancy even before missed period.
Had a small tommy, gave birth and people were asking if I was already due.
Went from about 55-60kg to 68-70kg.
Was not sick,just swollen feet and a bp around 148 in 3rd trimester and was controlled.

Baby 2
Mettalic taste was also first sign
My tommy was really long
I had cravings in this one, Conc ijebu garri was a major one, the Garri water had this effect I can't describe.
Retained some of the weight I gained after the first baby, so I went to around 75kg for this pregnancy.
Had swollen feet in 3rd trimester too but always resolved with raising my legs up.


Similarities
No major health incident during both.

Differences
2nd pregnancy was way bigger than first, 2nd baby was also slightly larger.
Had cravings in 2nd


Having children has helped me gain some weight, was a confirmed extra lepa. Was underweight at some point in Uni .

Ishilove:

This is Nigeria where the stress alone reduces life expectancy.

Hathor5:


I have read about the metallic taste which many women experience but I haven't had it. Did it last long?

NoToPile:


Nope, stopped after few weeks.
I think its one of the earliest signs for some women

Hathor5:


The way you people narrate your stories and even the not so pleasant parts makes me lol. I already love this thread.

Baby 2 was the most troublesome pregnancy. I hope she or he is behaving now.

Did you gain a lot of weight in your 3rd pregnancy?

Hathor5:


I have read about the metallic taste which many women experience but I haven't had it. Did it last long?

zaynie:


Baby 2 remains the drama queen amongst all 3.
She hasn't changed one bit


I actually lost a lot of weight in my 3rd pregnancy. I wore my pre-pregnancy clothes all through. I think I went down 2 dress sizes. Went from a size 18/20 to a size 14/16.

poshestmina:


Too cute and the smell ehhn... abi Zaynie mama ,did you add extra love to the delivery because I was totally in love .

realtalk19:


The first pregnancy was smooth, little nausea with large appetite later on ,no cold water and beverage all through .i constantly kept a good hygiene and slayed well till I delivered. Took pregncare all through. I eventually had CS because I wasn't dilating after 7cm and baby was in distress. I healed very fast and baby was calm all through.

The second pregnancy started with serious itching and smelly vagina discharge which lasted till I delivered, I couldn't wear panties most time because of the hot, red and itching feeling. Despite the constant hygiene , antibiotics and all the infection didn't stop. I had lots of cramps and kicks, I felt tired most times but had a good appetite and ate healthy. I couldn't slay much, i used Obron 6 for a while and stopped at 8 months. I eventually had CS because I was in very active labour but wasn't dilating. It took me two months for my stitches to close up.

I only added 10kg for both pregnancy ,no swollen feet

For both pregnancies I enjoyed special attention from people,public places and given considerations. Since I was still schooling part time when I had my first baby ,I had my class colleagues helping me out with my child. It was fun.

Challenges for the first pregnancy was funds because I didn't plan for CS and it was a private standard hospital which was an emergency later on and my delivery bill sky rocketed beyond plan. I was delayed for a week till I was able to clear my bills. For my second I opted for general hospital which was okay in terms of fees but had lots of stress
with moving around, appointments, blood donation and crowded unhealthy ward I was kept in with noisy nurses.

Mekudi:

Was the second pregnancy through CS , I'm asking cus i heard when a lady give birth to CS for the first birth that the future delivery will also be CS

Mekudi:

Was the second pregnancy through CS , I'm asking cus i heard when a lady give birth to CS for the first birth that the future delivery will also be CS

Ishilove:

Does this mean they were menstruating all through?

debbydams:
yes

Mekudi:

Was the second pregnancy through CS , I'm asking cus i heard when a lady give birth to CS for the first birth that the future delivery will also be CS

Bola146:
Let me sit here and enjoy the comments....

cococandy:


Being single doesn’t affect my reproductive system does it?

abimic:

Make I bring pop corn

abimic:
I have this friend whose pregnancy didn't really affect her much while I have another, from the beginning till the end, na from one complain till the other, but unfortunately, her husband is abroad. Me no like too much stress o .. Make wifey pity us

Pinkzebra:
What did I enjoy about being pregnant ? Like seriously? Absolutely nothing! Pregnancy do take a toll on me , from conception till birth . Then the sleepless night when the baby won't sleep .
I keep telling people I am so done with pregnancy as if that will automatically just make pregnancy scared to catch me .

ImaIma1:
First three months was tough. Was hospitalized thrice. Constantly going to the hospital. Had to move in with my eldest sister. The vomiting was intense. It made me dehydrated and I had to be constantly admitted to be given drips.

At a point, I threw up everything till I started throwing up my saliva. I was so weak and I lost so much weight. No appetite. Couldn't drink water because it irritated me. Always hot internally. AC and fan were very important to me. I was always having saliva in my mouth.

But after I cross the first trimester, I was fine. No swollen feet, no big nose, I slept well, ate well, no saliva, better appetite. My tummy doesn't get so big, just compact and cute .

Hathor5:


This is really unfortunate. A caring husband can help a great deal.

olabrinks:
Pregnancy e no easy
Only get pregnant for a man you are married to
A man who can financial provide
A man who will help you or provide help for you
A man that will pay hospital fees with ease

If not, you will suffer

Timekeeper:
Why are there no guys here?
MJBOLT mrbrownjay1 Explorers nonut rubby1 sats Fastt htdot..

Oya men, make una come na

Timekeeper:
Why are there no guys here?

MJB OLT mrbrow njay1 Explore rs non ut rub by1 sat s F astt htd ot..

Oya men, make una come na