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Foxie:
Please was yours 32pages/5 years?

64pages/10 years

Theyemmie:
They don't let me enter,I don't understand
Once they check my slip,they say it's not ready
How did you enter?

That is how they told me it was not ready too but I was able to find my way in by afternoon and spoke to an officer to help me check. So try to go in the afternoon.

Theyemmie:
Alausa people what's the update
I was told they are still in December 4,is this playing?

Try to go to Alausa cos I went there and mine was ready. Captured December 28th
Collected February 23rd February.

Gilb231:
No. I’m not sure what’s wrong with their site there are never available slots on it. I even check in the mornings to see if it time dependent but nothing. I think you’d have better luck with IOM.

You can try now. I think it works only on Monday. I just got a slot for November

JustMellow:
Hello Ameliag,

Congratulations!

If I am correct, 9 months is still a long time. Apply with what you have now and when you get PPR, update your passport information with IRCC. It is safe to include a succinct letter to guide the understanding of the officer.


Success is all I Wish You!

Thank you

Tolifefun:
you can apply with the old international passport if you're not changing name but if changing name , December is not far, go and capture , collect your passport and apply

Thank you

Please I need advice from you all, my passport expires next year July and I’m about gathering all my documents to apply for my study permit for resumption May 2023. Im thinking of applying for a new passport before applying for my study permit. Please note the reason I will be allowed to apply for a new one now is because I just got married and I will be changing the surname to my husband name. Please also note that the date I got for capturing is mid December or should I go ahead and apply for a new passport while using my old passport to apply for my study permit and then update IRCC when the new passport is out. Thank you. Please I need advice

Please I need advice from you all, my passport expires next year July and I’m about gathering all my documents to apply for my study permit for resumption May 2023. Im thinking of applying for a new passport before applying for my study permit. Please note the reason I will be allowed to apply for a new one now is because I just got married and I will be changing the surname to my husband name. Please also note that the date I got for capturing is mid December or should I go ahead and apply for a new passport while using my old passport to apply for my study permit and then update IRCC when the new passport is out. Thank you.

Lotusgoddess:
Good evening house. Please it’s been over three weeks I applied for EOR but haven’t received a feedback. Has anyone here experienced such? It’s just for writing and speaking.

Secondly, am I to send my TRF before or after EOR ie after receiving a remark? I wrote with BC

My dear, my remark took more than 2 months to get a feedback but it was changed so be very patient and prayerful for the best. Hopefully yours will not take that long. You send your TRF after you get your new score. All the best.

BA! BA!

My rainbow gift (girl) made her entry via ELCS on the 5th of January.

I’m in awe of God’s grace and mercy on my life and very grateful to God.

Thank you to everyone of you here cos this thread is amazing and kept me going through out this pregnancy.

@sugah- January cappo, thank you so much.

juola:
Cappo@ sugar, I have born via planned CS due to large birth weight. Baby weighed 4kg.

Congratulations teamie

sugah:
BS part 1
I didn't plan this pregnancy


My BS will include both my pre pregnancy/TTC history and After delivery care . So it'll be very long and will come in batches.

Part 1 (History)
In 2008 I started noticing my flow getting heavier and id occasionally get stained but I didn't know there was a problem and I just assumed it was because I was adding a little weight after NYSC. But one day in 2010 I had really bad pains that prompted my visit to the hospital. Actually, my period for that month was late and with the pains I had I thought I was pregnant...but I was in school in the US on a scholarship so the thought of pregnancy freaked me out mehn. Saw the doctor and after tests and scans were done , the diagnosis came back as fibroids....I heaved a sigh of relief i wasn't pregnant! But ha, fibroids

I was counselled and given 4 options to choose from...
Option 1: Do nothing...since I wasn't married or ready to get pregnant I was just supposed to do occasional scans to monitor the growth of the fibroids.
Option 2: Take injection to shrink the fibroids...but that's only recommended before surgery as the shrinkage is only momentarily.
Option 3: A myomectomy...with the possibility of a regrowth if pregnancy isn't achieved soon afterwards
Option 4: Hysterectomy: i told the doctor God forbid when she mentioned this. Told her I plan to have kids so this wasn't an option for me at all.

So, I went with option 1. But I stupidly bought one "fibroid shrinking" supplement..cost me 100 dollars of my student allowee only  brokedown the fibroids into plenty nodules.

From 2010 to 2013 I did a complete lifestyle change...stayed away from Carbs, sugar/fizzy drinks, alcohol etc....and I was doing occasional scans to monitor the growth of the fibroids and apart from very heavy bleeds during my period, I didn't have any other issues. But everytime the doctors asked same question....when are you getting married so you can take these things out?

Well, I got married in 2013 and although the plan was to wait one year before trying to get pregnant we had planned to do a myomectomy during the 1 Yr wait period. 2 months after the wedding and when we scheduled to have a pre surgery HSG done, the doctor gave me a drug (tranxemic acid i think) to reduce my bleeding cos by this time my bleed days during my period were between 7-15days and HSG can't be done during bleeding.

That was how I started waiting for the period to stop....5th day 6th....by the 10th day I had to inform the doctor that it hadn't stopped and he just said to wait it out. To cut the long story short, that bleeding lasted for 6 freaking months nonstop!! In between I was given all sorts of drugs/injections to try and stop the bleeding and my pcv was checked monthly but thank God my blood level was ok.

By the 3rd month, I was referred to another hospital/consultant and he said the solution was an injection that will be administered once monthly for 3 months and each shot was 75k.( Same fibroid shrinking injection as option 2)

Thankfully on the 6th month the bleeding stopped, HSG(revealed both tubes were blocked by the fibroids) and myomectomy was performed and about 30 nodules were taken out. We decided not to tell our families about the surgery (told my folks after the surgery but my inlaws weren't told at all) cos you know how Nigerian extended family can like to pressure newly weds.



I was quite active in the TTC thread post surgery. I put myself under a lot of pressure because I was scared of the fibroids regrowth if pregnancy isn't achieved immediately. I tried all sorts but long story short after 3 HSGs, follicle stimulations with Clomid/femara/letrozole and trigger shots, plenty supplements and a failed IUI I decided to try and lose some weight in preparation for IVF in April 2016. December 2015, 1yr and 6months after the myomectomy i was confirmed pregnant.

That pregnancy till the end was very stressfree...no ms, no pains, no hemorrhoids nothing.  I didn't even feel pregnant at all and the delivery was taken at 37weeks due to the myomectomy.

Hubby and I decided we'd have a 3-4yr spacing between our kids cos of the nature of my job ( I didn't work all through my pregnancy and 6 months after delivery)...I needed to get my career back on track before taking another 1yr break. I tried IUD twice and they failed both times so we just stuck with Billings method +withdrawal+ morning after pill and we had a clean sheet (although I doubt i ovulate on my own).

I decided to try and get pregnant this year so in January I went back to the TTC thread to read the steps prior to my first conception. I went to the hospital to run tests for infection and took antibiotics..I joined the gym to resume exercising, got the supplements I used to lose weight (it contains inositol which is good for women with pcos and difficulty ovulating on their own), did my juice detox and started folic acid. My DH was on supplements too and fruit juices (watermelon/pineapple) but he was away at work in another state.

He returned home some days before the lockdown, my period started on 28th March, lockdown 29th March. We were BDing every other day after my period ended and it was mostly for fun...no stress or ovulation tracking etc. The plan was to try for 6 months and if nothing happens we'd go see a doctor cos I'm above 35yrs. Some days to my expected period i started feeling cramps and because I didn't see any ewcm i assumed i didn't ovulate and started planning for the next cycle so you'd imagine my surprise when I missed my period and peed on a stick and saw 2 lines.

Awaiting part 2 please

sugah:
Most of the BS for 2020 starts with " i didn't plan this pregnancy ".... plenty miraculous conceptions

Yes o, this year the miracle of conceptions was a lot. We thank God

LeProfessor:
Today was a very scary day, my wife called me that she was bleeding and I rushed home, after calling the doctor they told us not to worry and monitor the bleeding, but after trying to conceive for 7 years and 1 miscarriage there's no way you can't not worry, we went to the hospital and insisted on a scan and for the first time ever I saw my babies move, not just a heart beat (we are in week 12), I almost cried when I left the hospital thinking about it. The doctor said we would be fine, they explained it is most likely two of the four eggs transferred that didn't implant that caused the bleeding, and we should stop taking one of our medications.

#DiaryOfAPregnantHusband

It is well with your wife and babies and she will carry till term and have safe delivery. Please if possible let her be on bed rest. God be with you and your family- Amen

sugah:
My January mamas apologies for my silence, it was a whirlwind these last few weeks but thank God it has ended in praises. How are we doing? Hope our bags are packed (don't be like me, my husband had to help me pack my bag last night while I was in the hospital , bad leader ni mi o)

Who's porting with me?


1. sugah .....Jan 2......Team Pink delivered 16/12/20
2. purplish ...Jan 17......Team Pink
3. rhosmherhy ....Jan 19..unknown
4. 19CannyMum ...Jan 2...Team Green
5. Iamhistreasure ....Jan 26...Team Blue
6. Fertilady ....Jan 30...Team Pink
7. 2020Abby .....Jan 1...Team Blue
8. Opsycal ....Jan 5 .....Team Blue
9. Ameliag ....Jan 13......Team Green
10. Gerastone09 .....Jan 13......unknown
11. Nicoleswizzi ......Jan 8.....unknown
12. Fearless4real ....Jan 15.....unknown
13. Darsty99 .....Jan 30....Team Blue
14. Habbeyoluwa ....Jan 17...unknown
15. dbeauty ......Jan 17.....Team Green
16. Rhemy2013 .... ?.....?
17. uwani .....Jan 22.. unknown
18. Tikkykay...Jan26...Team Pink
19. Cutiemama....Jan 20.....Team Green
20. Juola......Jan 9.....Team blue

Congratulations once again. Thank you Cappo. I’m just tired and in pain, have not packed hospital bag yet. Should pack it before the end of the year. Thank you.

sugah:
BA! BA!! BA!!

My princess made her grand entrance this morning via elective C Section at 37weeks 4 days.
EDD: 2/1/2021
DOB: 16/12/2020

I'm so in love!!!

May God continue to make it smooth for the rest of December and January mothers.

Supernatural delivery of healthy mother and baby is all we ask of the Lord.

Wow, Congratulations !!!! I’m super happy for you. You have been of immense help and joy to me throughout my pregnancy journey and I pray your daughter will bring so much joy and love IJN. Amen. Congratulations !!!

purplish:
Sorry teamie. I still throw up too (though also not as bad as 1st trimester) so I can totally relate. We are almost at the finish line

Thanks dear. Yes we are. Very grateful to God for bringing us this far. It will end in praise for all of us. Amen.

tutulicious:
I had bitter mouth too for almost 1 month it turned out to be malaria treated and it came back again and again it was malaria.

Maybe you should do a malaria test to be sure too.

Thank you. I have an antenatal appointment this week and will ask for a malaria test.

sugah:
Pele dear, we are almost there. Hope the bitter mouth is normal? Did you speak to your doctor about it?

Thanks dear. He said it is normal. Have had it basically through out my pregnancy but nothing seems to be helping with it. Will continue to endure as January is almost here.

sugah:
1. sugah .....Jan 2.... ..Pink
2. purplish ...Jan 17......Pink
3. rhosmherhy ....Jan 19..unknown
4. 19CannyMum ...Jan 2...Green
5. Iamhistreasure ....Jan 26...Blue
6. Fertilady ....Jan 30...unknown
7. 2020Abby .....Jan 1...unknown
8. Opsycal ....Jan 5 .....Blue
9. Ameliag ....Jan 13......Green
10. Gerastone09 .....Jan 13......unknown
11. Nicoleswizzi ......Jan 8.....unknown
12. Fearless4real ....Jan 15.....unknown
13. Darsty99 .....Jan 30....Blue
14. Habbeyoluwa ....Jan 17...unknown
15. dbeauty ......Jan 17.....Green
16. Rhemy2013 .... ?.....?
17. uwani .....Jan 22.. unknown
18. Tikkykay...Jan26...Pink

My January mamas (and December porters ) how are we doing? Counting down to the final weeks of this journey. We thank God for bringing us this far and pray that he perfects all that concerns us in Jesus name, Amen.
Hows the waddling going? And the plenty kicks? Is baby head down and engaged already?
All the mamas that have been silent please come out and assure us you are ok.
Meanwhile, I can't believe we are only 18 mamas for January...so after all that lockdown, only 18 of us defied social distancing rules If you are still in hiding please come out and register else na bag of onions we go use accept you

Amen, We are doing great. Thanks for checking up on us. Baby is moving well and head down according to my last scan. My only issue is how bitter my mouth is and also the throwing up but not as bad as 1st trimester which I am grateful to God for.

sugah:
Baby list - edit as you wish

Clothing
8 one-piece outfits or onesies (mix of short-sleeve and long-sleeve)
5 nightgowns (for use until the cord falls off)
8 one-piece sleepsuits
5 pairs of pants/ dresses
2 newborn hats
12 pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits
2 pairs of mittens, to keep baby from scratching face
3-5 (or more) outfits for dressing up


Blankets
3 large cotton blankets
8 receiving blankets (also used as burp cloths)


Breastfeeding
Lots of bibs
Burp cloths
Breast pump (manual or electric)
Milk storage containers
Nursing pillow (not essential)
Nursing bras (if buying before baby is born, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size)
Breast pads (disposable or washable)
Lotion or ointment for sore Tips (lanolin-based is best)
Breast pad. Lansino or tommy tippe brand.

Formula feeding
Lots of bibsml
Burp cloths
8 four-ounce bottles with Tips
6 eight-ounce bottles with Tips
Bottle and Tip brush
Formula (be sure to check expiry date)
Thermal bottle carrier
Thermal flask


Diapering
One box or two bags of newborn-size diapers (Don’t buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly)
diaper bag
Changing pad
Baby ointment or barrier cream to prevent rash
Disposable wipes or washcloths for cleaning baby’s bottom


Bathtime
1 plastic infant tub
1 cup or bowl to pour water
4 washcloths, not used on baby’s bottom
Baby soap or cleanser
Baby shampoo (optional)
Dettol or savlon (optional)
Baby lotion/ cream
Baby hair brush/ comb
3 soft-hooded towels
Baby hair brush/ comb
3 soft-hooded towels


Sleeping
If you are using a crib:
Crib and crib mattress
3 waterproof mattress covers
4 fitted cribsheets
4 light blankets that fit in the crib
If sleeping with parents:
Firm mattress (not a waterbed)
3 waterproof pads to place under baby
Light blanket (keep away from baby’s head)


Other necessities
Infant carseat
Baby rocker
Wrapper/wrapping cloth and Oja
Nail clippers or scissors (or just bite off baby’s nails as needed)
Bulb syringe for suctioning mucous
Baby thermometer


Hope we have started shopping? Don't forget to group your items so you don't miss out anything. Example:
1. Diapering - Diapers(disposable or reusable), wipes, diaper cream (vaseline, sudocream, desitin)
2. Bath time essentials - wash cloths, body wash, lotion, baby oil, hair oil, towels, bath set, alcohol i.e. methylated spirit(for umblical cord cleaning)
3. Feeding - breast feeding essentials (breast pump, breast pads, nursing bra, milk storage bottles), baby formula, bibs, bottle feeding essentials (bottles, sterilizer-microwave or electric; hot water flask)
4. Clothing - onesies (bodysuits and sleepsuits), nice clothes, hair accessories for baby girls, socks, mittens, blanket, flannels
5. Gears - Car seat, swings
6. Furniture - baby cot, beddings

**copied from jazzyjay**

Please o, its not mandatory to buy everything on the list o, buy as your pocket allows.

Also don't forget the items on your hospital list that covers items for the mother like sitz bath etc
@ameliag

Thanks a lot. Will start buying things ASAP

sugah:
Same here o, nausea came back but its not as bad as first trimester.
My belt is helping me with back pain but the hip pain is out of this world. It feels like someone removed my legs from the hips (like that doll we grew up with) and didn't put it back well .
It is well, we are almost there.

Amen. I’m so sorry about the pains

sugah:
1. sugah .....Jan 2.... ..Pink
2. purplish ...Jan 17......Pink
3. rhosmherhy ....Jan 19..unknown
4. 19CannyMum ...Jan 2...Green
5. Iamhistreasure ....Jan 26...Blue
6. Fertilady ....Jan 30...unknown
7. 2020Abby .....Jan 1...unknown
8. Opsycal ....Jan 5 .....Blue
9. Ameliag ....Jan 13......Green
10. Gerastone09 .....Jan 13......unknown
11. Nicoleswizzi ......Jan 8.....unknown
12. Fearless4real ....Jan 15.....unknown
13. Darsty99 .....Jan 30....unknown
14. Habbeyoluwa ....Jan 17...unknown
15. dbeauty ......Jan 17.....Green
16. Rhemy2013 .... ?.....?
17. uwani .....Jan 22.. unknown
18. Tikkykay...Jan26...XX
January mamas how are we doing? Long time no roll call
We thank God for bringing us this far, it feels like we are on the home run. Soon we'd be counting down single digits weeks remaining to the arrival of our LOs.
I hope we have started/almost concluded our shopping o...pls don't be like me cos I'm not leading by example. I'm trying to find the shopping list to share especially for FTMs to help with shopping....I'd post as soon as I find it.
Whats our third packages?

We are doing great cappo. Have not started shopping yet but will start soon. My nausea is back with insomnia and lower back pain. Will definitely need the shopping list. Thank you

19CannyMum:
I did not get it either

January Mamas did anyone get cappo's last mention?

I got cappo’s last mention but did not get this one.

sugah:
I believe each hospital has their list, please get yours from the hospital and start buying the hospital items small small

Ok, I will. Thank you

Anna20:
Most hospitals do give their list, Biko ask the hospital for their list.

Ok, thank you

sugah:
1. Sugah............EDD...Jan 2............XX
2. purplish................Jan 17 ......XX
3. rhosmherhy.........Jan 19.... Unknown
4. 19CannyMum..... Jan 2............Green
5. Iamhistreasure.....Jan 26......XY
6. Fertilady...............Jan 30..... unknown
7. 2020Abby.............Jan 1...... Unknown
8. Opsycal.................Jan 5......XY
9. Ameliag...............Jan 13...... Green
10. Gerastone09......Jan 13... Unknown
11. Nicoleswizzi........Jan 8..... Unknown
12. Fearless4real.......Jan 15.. Unknown
13. Darsty99............Jan 30...Unknown
14. Habbeyoluwa.... Jan 17 .....Unknown
15. Dbeauty..............Jan 17 .......Green
16. Rhemy2013.....EDD.....Gender


My January mamas how are we doing? We are now in the last weeks of honeymoon phase Good thing is we are moving closer to our permanent site, May God make our 3rd trimester super easy.

I finally did another scan and confirmed my baby girl, my baby K ...I'm so happy, God indeed answered my prayers and I can hang my boots after her. Now I can start buying those cute little baby girl clothes ive been craving
Mamas that have confirmed gender please supply it so I can update our list.
Have we started shopping yet? Especially our first timers, have you gotten hospital list? Its best to start buying some items small small cos the inflation rate in Nigeria is not funny at all..it feels like every time I go to the market the prices are higher May God help us.

We are doing okay. Thank you for checking on us. Have not started buying anything. Please should I ask my hospital for the lists or any lists is fine cos I don’t really know much as a FTM.

Tinudesi:
I pray it's not a full package for me it's really affecting me I can't chew gum cos I have tooth issues. I really need way out

I pray it is not a full package for you too cos I also can’t stand chewing gum, what I do is keep chewing on ice so I don’t feel it all the time or I keep taking the natural orange juice and tangerine. You can try it and see if it helps.

Tinudesi:
I really want to ask all Sabi mamas o is bitter mouth part of pregnancy package and how can I deal with it

Bitter mouth is part of my pregnancy package. I started having bitter mouth from the beginning till now that I am 20 weeks and I have accepted it. If anybody can help with dealing with it also, I will appreciate it.

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sugah:
Late Monday prayer..

Lord our heavenly Father, we thank you for bringing us this far in this journey you have blessed us with. We pray that you see us through the end of the journey with our healthy babies and grant us supernatural deliveries and no loses.

We thank you for our August mothers that have welcomed their loved ones so far, we commit the rest of our August mothers into your hands and pray you will be with them in the delivery room and there shall be no loses.

We are going through this journey in a precarious time with a pandemic that's been riddled with job loses and reduced incomes, but we trust that you will provide all that's required to take care of these blessings you have assigned to us to raise.

We commit our ATC mothers into your hands Lord, we know that you have already perfected their testimonies and they will soon come to manifestation for you said none shall be barren, for this we thank you.
Amen.

Amen

sugah:
This group used to be very lively with daily activities and information some years ago. I've gone through previous pages and seen that some mamas had complained/tried to revive these activities but weren't very successful
Weekly activities used to include
Prayer Monday (Open to all religions/beliefs; mothers and fathers alike lead us in prayers)
Bumpy Tuesday (Mamas share pictures of their growing bumps. For privacy you can choose to cut out your face)
Wednesday is free for any topic/lectures
Thursday thread cuties (mothers/fathers post pictures of their newborns/birthday celebrants and take them down at the end of the day)
Etc

I dont know if other hospitals are like mine that are currently not having antenatal classes due to corona, but it'll help FTMs if the more experienced ones share lectures they can remember on varying topics.

Lets try and revive the thread.

Please I agree to this as a FTM. I really need to learn a lot as I am not attending any antenatal class.Any input will be well appreciated.