Jeniluv: Mama Ajokeomo,howfar?Mama khaffi2,kilon sup?
BA! BA! BA!
My gorgeous little girl arrived yesterday 24th of Nov via Emergency CS at 41 weeks 1 day. Baby and Mom are doing fine and daddy is so excited. I appreciate every mother here, God bless you and your little ones Our Nov Cappo, Jeniluv, May God bless you richly. BS coming soon.
Jeniluv: Teamie,just relax but don't exceed 42weeks oooo,go for the induction b4 then if labor doesn't come naturally b4 then...It will end in praise my dear
Cappo, Amen, thank you. I will definitely do that.
Y not try and take a walk, it may be for 20 minutes per day. U can also dance
Ah, I’ve taken several walks and even did the activating labor exercise on YouTube, nothing. Not even mucus plus loss. I’ll keep doing all these till induction date, hopefully I get a show before then cos I heard induction is more painful.
blessedmum11: Experienced Mamas , I am 40 weeks today and no sign of labour. No abnormal medical condition(high sugar or bp). Any cause for alarm?? My next hospital appointment is on friday. At this point i am tired and stressed out as a ftm.
Lol, we are in the same boat. FTM too, I’m close to 41 weeks and no sign of labour, cervix still closed. I finished a whole pineapple yesterday, yimu. I’m getting induced most likely.
Ejoo Ma, how una dey take know when baby dey hiccup? I haven't felt it before oo, abi na only me waka come?
Here is a description. I can see it from outside too, I was just wondering if it’s normal at this stage, some sources say it may be a sign of cord compression if it’ s too frequent.
Please is it normal for babies to have constant hiccups at close to 40 weeks. My baby gets hiccups normally but it seems to have increased in the past few days (she’s had it about 4 times today already). Please help.
abiola708: I will be attending a conference in Sao Paulo March 2020 and I will be using my company's statement of account for sponsorship, is it compulsory to include the company's memorandum and article of association of the company?
Ruthiegal: Hello November mamas how far. So far so good I’ve been admitted in the hospital o when I couldn’t stop crying. The doctor says my contractions are still irregular and far apart and my cervix is still closed but soft yet I feel like dieing when it hits me. I really don’t understand why my cervix won’t open. I’m in so much pains when they hit so badly.. they gave me injection to sleep off . So I stood up from the bed and the part I stood up from was soaked. The doctor said my amniotic fluid might be leaking . I also complained I felt water trickling down my leg a few times. He said he must induce me tomorrow then coz it could cause infection . Please any suggestion. I just don’t know what to think anymore . I don’t know why my cervix so stubborn. I see little blood even when I pee and clean up sometimes
Hello Teamie,
I’m a FTM too but i read that taking deep breaths when your contractions hit you helps with cervix opening and dilation. When you hold your breath because of pain, the body gets tensed and when the body is tensed, the cervix may not dilate easily. Try and watch this youtube video (and comments) I found it very helpful.
Jeniluv: ATTENTION PRETTY PREGGY NOVEMBER MAMAS Issa Roll call something##Smiling
Oh how I love how October is gradually coming to an end...Indeed,our God is faithful..just like yesterday
My gallant teamies,how body?hope we are all good?Let us all be conscious of our diet biko oo cos na this period baby dey add weight most...For our dear Mamas who might port to October,we wish u safe,smooth and easy delivery as well as other Mamas....
November is now the most important month in our lives,as such,our hopes will never be dashed cos our God is faithful...
Please quote me with baby sex o for update .For those Mamas still MIA,pls come online,lets know you are fine e hear?
The good God that has brought us this far will surely see us through to the end ##AMEN.....
Can you kindly share the contact details of the tour company that did your application? And cost implication if you don't mind. I'll like to apply as well.
In Brasil, nobody speaks English (just rich people or the younger educated generation).... thats a sad reality that you have to get use to, and therefore you need to start learning some portuguese, it will make things MUCH easier for you (especially if you want to meet the"real" locals.Use apps like Duolingo to start from home and then practice in the streets
As much as crime is high in Río, don't expect anything less in São Paulo, I even felt the crime rate was higher there. Floripa is the only place (out of these 3 cities) that would have less crime.... but then again there is crime everywhere in the world, and what you need to do is be careful... and use common sense, don't bring out your fancy IPhone xs acting like a tourist, don't wear fancy jewellery, etc, and you will be ok.
Go to a favela called ROCINHA or VIDIGAL and do a tour there (I forgot the name of the gringo who actually does a fantastic visit to educate people on favela lifestyle) and you will have a great insight of how the majority of Brazilians live. Vidigal is next to the most expensive neighborhood in all brasil....aka Leblon, and right in the middle of Leblon there is a favela there too (that's brasil for you, you are never too far away from the poorest of the city). Favelas are everywhere in Brasil, because this is just a way of Brazilian life. Anybody on a budget should consider them. To give you an idea....min studio apt in fancy area of Rio will cost you 1.5k reais, in a not so fancy area away from zona sul...1k reais, whie a 1 bedroom apt in a favela in zona sul with amazing views overlooking the sea, 600reais.
Many people would tell you to stay away from the favelas but I would say, discover them, get to understand them, go there and see how amazing some of them can be.. It's way cheaper to live there and, as much as there may be issues (like anywhere in brasil), at least you know you will never get robbed while living in a favela (people don't shiit where they eat)
Also, another great area of Rio is Barra de Tijuca aka the Miami of Rio, with its 11km long amazing beach that easily rival Ipanema and Copacabana (and less crowded too).the area is very nice, you don't feel that you are in Río, as this is the new chic area of the city. Cheaper than Leblon/Ipanema/Copacabana and a choice destination for the nouveau rich..... I also hope you got to venture outside Río and had a quick trip to Ilha Grande and/or Buzios (St tropez of Brasil).....About 3 hrs out the city east or west. Rio is great but there is so many places to see outside the city too. Go discover them if you have time. You won't regret it.
Sorry, I am very biased, and just love Rio like that.
My personal view... Baby and your safety and health is most important over anything. A healthy baby is a happy family. Everything depends on the baby at this time including you and the rest of the family obtaining Brazilian citizenship. Based on experience, i will advise you not to think too much of the money. GO TO FLORIPA... safe, clean less crowded health facilities, less busy Police Federal (immigration office), low risk of zika and faster processing of papers.
You are blessed because it is currently low season in Floripa and accommodation is 2 to 3 times cheaper. If your husband is at home, let him send you more money please. São Paulo is not as safe, clean as Floripa and it is very crowded meaning higher chances of diseases and crowded hospitals.
The money will pay for it self my dear. Trust me, the price difference between the 2 cities is not worth the risk. The current cold weather in Floripa is good against mosquitoes which transmit bad diseases. Get an air conditioned room. Avoid going out at night, get some mosquito repellents that are safe for pregnant women. Stay safe.
Samuelsoma: Oh really? I thought it use to be one year before, I guess its changed then. Nevertheless, the good thing is that you have entered brazil already every other thing will fall in place, enjoy your stay jare
MrBrownJay1: @ajokeomo Even though I don't particularly like Florianópolis, if you are going there and want to have quick expedition with your papers, then it will be easier and way better there than in SP, but then again São Paulo doesn't have a beach and the city can feel too crowded ALL THE TIME.
But i have to ask: why didn't you have Rio as an option?!
As for why I don't particulary like Floripa: -"colder" weather during winter (aka right now). You may need to get warmer clothing, while in the north, you will never wear a jacket, for example. - the island get deserted in the winter and in the summer it gets crowded as fukc - as much as I love Argentine people, Floripa and Camboriu is their favourite destination in Brazil...thus the place gets filled up with people from Argentina. I think that's one of the few places in the south if Brasil where most people woriking there actually speak Spanish - the most south you go in Brasil, the "wither" it gets. - difficult to meet locals during the summer months as so many people there is foreign
Yes, I have heard the same about Floripa here and a lot of people seem to think Sao Paulo is a better option and consider Florianópolis expensive and close to the border.
I’ll check both places out and make a final decision.
Rio is not an option. I have heard they have a high crime rate and very rough. I am currently there and I don’t think I want to stay here. I heard there are more people in Sao Paulo and Floripa who speak English. Nobody does here and I have been using google translate.
Adedayolola: Hello @Adjo10, Do not mean to bother you but I would appreciate if u can guide me aright, lemme also benefit from u like others ve testified. Am in my early stage of pregnancy and wish to apply for brazil by Visa but with no travel experience. Do I stand a chances at all? How do I go about it? Would appreciate an adequate guidance on this
You can read about it in those links I attached, any standard hospital and abroad they offer anomaly scan to every woman , some call it mid pregnancy scan. My sister in the Uk did hers at 21 weeks. The scan is usually done by very experienced consultant radiologist or a sonographer
Thank you, the links are very helpful. I’ll definitely check another hospital for the scan.
Since it’s nothing to worry about(one week difference) just wait until it’s time for your anomaly scan if you’re going to have one. I’m doing the anomaly because it’s mandatory in the hospital I use if not I’d have waited until third trimester to do the scan but I want to start shopping in bits and this baby is hiding bumbum
Lol. Thank you for putting my mind at ease. I asked about anomaly test at the hospital I’m using, they said no need except I’ve been taking drugs and alcohol. It’s a public health center so I may just do it in another hospital.
My dear, they usually work with the average of tummy, head n femur. During my scans, d tummy always measued less or my exact week while femur n head measures up to 2weeks ahead sometimes. The average was usually a week ahead too.My baby turned out fine. My doc mentioned my baby is most likely going to be tall n that's y the femur always has a measurement ahead. It's nothing to worry abt sis.
My babies are always a week ahead in my scans no matter what though abdominal examination/measurement gives me their exact gestational age..
Edd can not the the same always cos measurement always differs but the difference should be about 7-10 days different and sometimes up to 2 weeks in some people’s case..
The best scan for correct edd is early first trimester scan done by a competent and experienced sonologist..
Please relax your mind... Wishing you happy and healthy bumping..
Hope this helps..
One love always..
No, they have all been in different places. Thank you for your response.
I had this concern too and I spoke with several doctors after panicking they all said it’s not a big deal and it’s very very normal and not a cause for alarm I still even went on HealthTap to ask this question because I was wondering why the same pattern as the last , this was same as my last pregnancy too I kept having different dates until my third trimester it became accurate. So let’s just say if it’s one week late then not a cause for alarm. My last scan 2 weeks ago I was 18 weeks 5 days by LMP I measured 17 weeks 5 days Yesterday at 20 weeks 5 days I measured 19 weeks 5 days I’m having my anomaly scan at 22 weeks I want to see what that one will say again
*Sighs*
I will also try to do another one and see what this one says. Thanks
kaffy4bill: This one that I have energy to type today..
Mamas I am thinking we pick a date for health talks and concerns..
What says you??
What topics will you want to hear about/ make clarifications about apart from regular questions we ask and answer everyday ?
Let me know your thoughts..
One love always..
Please I have some questions.
I have had about four scans since I got pregnant and each gives me different EDDs and all of which are far from my LMP. The last one I did last week Monday says I was 17 weeks and 6 days at the time (using my second scan,I was expecting to be 17 weeks on the dot that day). My major worry is that the doctor who scanned said my baby was measuring small (he thinks it’s a good thing) especially the belly which was measuring 17 weeks and other parts measuring more. My mind has not been at peace because the belly is almost a week behind from the rest
The scan I did before then seems perfect with all the measurements close, should I be worried about this one?
Sorry about the headache, I felt something similar last week, I got m nd b paracetamol, the malaria feeling and headache left ASAP...you can try and visit ur doc also..
Did the same and it worked for me�. Thanks a lot❤️
Health / Re: Pregnancy Are You Pregnant Or Going Through A High Risk Pregnancy,,lets Talk by Ajokeomo: 2:28pm On Nov 25, 2019 
it’s so sad for them to say such an ignorant thing.