Mbliz:
so sorry for the development.was taught its not only when you want to bath the baby at morning and night that you clean the navel but at intervals.nevertheless try see your doctor and worry less. Ur baby will be fine

You’re right, I have started cleaning at intervals and the odour is almost gone. Thank you!

iaatmgirl:


Evening,

I don't think the foul odour is right but just to comment. You are supposed to clean it as often as possible, eg, you can clean it at each diaper change. Also pls dont let tthe diaper rest on it. The cord/navel needs to breath.

If the above are fine pls check with the Dr. Else adjust for a day, if no difference pls see the Dr. That navel thing is very delicate and we need to prevent infection.

Mamas with more experience would give their responses.

Kisses to baby

Thanks for your response, I spoke to her pediatrician and he said I should start cleaning it every two hours that the odour will stop but if it continues, I should come in for examination. He also said I should let him know if I notice any sign of fever. I cleaned it all night and I noticed the odour reduced.

Good evening mamas, this is my first post here and I’m a ftm. Please I need your help, my baby is 5days old and I have been cleaning her cord with spirit and cotton wool from when she was born, the cord is already drying up but I just noticed it’s producing a foul odour, is it supposed to smell while drying out? I clean it morning and night after bathing her.

BA! BA!!
I welcomed my darling princess on 11th November via VD with little tear, she weighed 3kg. It wasn’t an easy something but I thank God. Mummy and baby are doing great. Birth story coming soon!

Astilo:
am 15weeks and I am not seeing anything.. A month before I got pregnant anytime I squeeze my breast I always see liquid.. But my doctor told me not to take any meds because it would temper with my ovulation ..when I got pregnant he told me I won't need to take anything because am pregnant.. Do you think that's why nothing has come out yet.. Or it's still early?

It’s still early, a lot of people don’t even see colostrum till they give birth.. so relax!

viettastitches:
my precious boy came today by 4:08am.weighing 3.5kg with no tear.

Birth story coming soon.let me massage my waist small.

Wow.. see my EDD mate and I’m still here waddling, baby is not even showing any sign that she’s ready to come.. I’m tired is even an understatement. Congrats to all November mamas that have delivered, I’m so tired of being pregnant, I have exercised, been taking warm water, dates, queens pineapple, none is working. I don’t even know what to do again... I’m 39weeks plus and don’t want to get to 40weeks

Sammybabelious:
sabi mamas in the house...
Gud pm and happy new Months n Sunday....
PROUDLY TEAM NOVEMBER (shaking my bumbum)

I want to ask ,this coconut water,is it the first thing DAT will be given to the baby before any food like breast milk, glucose water, and formula?
Or can it be given any time.
Abeg make una answer me..(so I go no if I go add coconut for my delivery bag sharp-sharp...)

I think it should be given before any other thing, my own is what quantity of coconut water like how many tablespoons? Mamas that gave coconut water should please come and answer us biko.

Mama @whyworryph, long time no see... hope you’re good??

Giddyperson:
Fifteen Thousand Naira Just to collect piece of paper. Why didn't someone advice me to forge it. . If I get to the airport and no one asks me for fit to fly, I'd still go and present it personally to the pilot Why didn't anybody warn me that it costs money

15k I always collect from my hospital and it’s free.. please collect from your hospital, it’s just a piece of paper and it even becomes invalid after one week.

VannywealthDesi:
Please where are the following moms?
berryBee
bigbird
Sexyjuly
jennyswtie
bulunton
Anitaamich
Rushingwind05
Ziby
FashionTrend
Sammybabelious
teewhysafe
Ot4bdoo and
JourneytoEl

Since I've been back online, I have neither seen your comments or moniker online even by chance.
I'd love to hear from y'all, just to know you're fine.

If you're still active on NL, do come in and say hi.
If not I'll have to take my time and check your accounts one by one.

I’m here ooo cappo... I’m tired and seriously can’t wait for LO to come, the vagina pain is on another level and to even waka na problem, to sleep at night na another wahala mehhnn, third trimester ain’t easy. I’m 38weeks already and can’t wait for baby to come.

Surulady:
thank you so much maam,i went for the scan,and doctor was not around to attend to me at the hospital but i met a mid wife she said am only experiencing implantation that i dont need to worried.
please for the progesterone can i just go into a pharmacy and ask for progesterone or is there any other name it is called?i will be expecting a response from you ma.so i can get it today....

Hello ma’am, I thought u said you’re six weeks gone, is it really possible to still be having implantation bleeding at 6 weeks? I might be wrong though but I think u should still see your doctor, for now please try and get the progesterone injection at any reputable pharmacy store. Hope the scan result was okay? It’s well!!!

rofemiguwa:

The storage cups r built to withstand freezing n decreasing and freezing.
The bottles may crack due to contraction n expansion.
Yes u can use it bottles for fridge if u have enough bottles or u r jus stepping out for a while

Alright.. thank u!

rofemiguwa:

Okay so u don't need creche ish good

You need an electric DOUBLE pump. U can't trade d ease n convenience for any other type.
You need an hands free bra or u take ur old firm bra.preferably sports bra and cut at d nipple.
You need extra bottles like 4more please buy ones with soft teat and can withstand hot water.
You need storage cups.avent is highly recommended.still using it for my 2plus daughter to pack her early morning cereal. It is multipurpose. From storing milk to storing little food during creche age.
You need a good water flask that can keep water atleast 24hrs.
You don't need to buy sterilized set. Jus get those heavy duty plastic bowl with lid.tight lid o. Use it to sterilize after washing ur bottles. Pour in hot boiling water.the steam will sterilize d bottles.
You need anoda bowl for collecting used bottle.that way u don't mix clean and dirty bottles.
You need a bottle carrier bag.for when u go out.
I personally express whenever I leave my house .my breast remains Inside
When freezing ur expressed milk used d storage cups. Don't use d feeding bottles.
When the milk DEFROST u pour into d d feeding bottle,warm an serve.
To warm ur milk.
Take out the frozen milk and allow to defrost completely.
Pour into the feeding bottle.
Pour hot water in a big cup.mix it with cold water such that you can place ur finger comfortably inside.
The water is hot not warm and not scalding hot either.
Put your bottle in the cup of hot water allow to sit for few mins.
Shake at intervals.
The milk is ready when it is warm .
Feel the warmness by placing the bottle against ur cheeks
Please don't use scalding hot water. It will cook d breast.
If your milk is just in the fridge start process from pouring into the bottle.

Always defrost the next bottle while baby is still feeding from the current bottle.dont wait till baby is hungry n crying before u start defrosting.



Lastly drink plenty of water while breastfeeding.
Buy my lactation cookies it is a yummy healthy snack and it aids lataction too
Best of luck

Wow... thanks for the detailed reply, please is there a reason y storage cups and not feeding bottles should be used when freezing the breastmilk? Also can the feeding bottles be used to store in the fridge and not freezer?

Rbae:
Hello mama's. Thanks for all the mentions, I couldn't reply all but I showed my heartfelt appreciation by liking all the comments. Thanks all for the love and concern, may God be with you and your LO.

I've been on absolute bed rest since Wednesday (the doctor warned me not to do any chores). I was given medications and progesterone injection as well. I take d injection every 3days and I still have more shots to take.I did a scan immediately and I started shedding tears of joy when my LO was playing all through d scan. He was rolling, turning, putting his hands and legs up and the fetal heartbeat was good. I was so happy.

The spotting stopped immediately on Wednesday after d first injection shot. This morning, I started spotting again, this time the blood came out with a colourless liquid. I cried and kept asking why all this is happening to me when my baby is 17+ weeks already. I never experienced spotting from d first day I conceived, why now? Why me? I'm in the hospital now and I'll be going for another scan in a reputable lab tomorrow, the doctor referred us to the lab. It seems I'll be on admission too. I know God will be with me and every mama here.

It’s well with you and your baby.. The lord will finish the good work he started, keep holding on.. you’re in my prayers.

Good morning mummies... please my baby is weighing 2.2kg at 35 weeks. Please is the weight normal, my doctor said it’s nothing to worry about but I feel it’s on the low side, what can I do about it please?

Bunny19:
Good morning mamas! Hmm.... Allah gives and Allah takes! Am hurting sisters, am really hurting but who am I to say no when God has decreed a thing.

I went for a second opinion and truly my baby is no more. IUFD(intra uterine fetal death) according to the two scans. Remember when I was 6weeks n went for scan, they said d fetus is sharing same space with a submucous myoma,apparently the fibroid grew big and kind of suffocated the fetus.

Alhamdulillah for the experience,after 8yrs of trying I was able to carry a child in my womb for 19weeks, I know am not barren and this just proves it.

Greater things ahead for me, will look into how to get rid of this fibroid then I will try again, I won't give up. I need all d prayers I can get from u all as I go for evacuation.

I love u all and wish my lovely team mates and all wonderful mama safe delivery. N one will suffer any loss inshaAllah. It's well with u all.

I’m so sorry for your loss dear.. I believe God has a reason for everything and he’s working out your miracle. I wish you a successful surgery, it’s well!!!!!

Ameera2018:
Good morning beautiful Mama's in the house, please i have an issue that has been bothering me for a while.

I am about 14 weeks gone now, and i am having increased virginal discharge (it is not smelly or anything) but the issue is that it creates wetness around the vagina and causes me serious itching externally. originally i thought it was because of the cyclogest i was inserting but i have long stopped the cyclogest and the problem still continues.

Secondly anytime i and DH BD it is not painful but afterwards it feels like someone sprinkled pepper on my vagina.

Please who has experienced any of this, kindly advise me.

It’s normal to experience increased vaginal discharge especially in the first and third trimester, as long as it’s not smelly and itchy then it’s fine.. I experienced the discomfort after BD too, mine was so uncomfortable that I always rush to wash off after BD. I talked to my doctor about it and he said the ph of the vagina is sometimes altered during pregnancy so it’s normal for sperm to cause discomfort that it will stop with time and it eventually did... so relax, what you're feeling is normal but you can still talk to your doctor about it.

ozycy:

For Abuja, it's B1/B2 In the appointment page . you will only indicate B2 in your form

Okay thanks.

Oluwaseunv:


I am also about reapplying, Abuja has October 16, so please try that.

I’m trying to reapply but I’m not seeing option of b2 ie medical in Abuja, I’m only seeing b1 and b1/b2

Oluwaseunv:


I am also about reapplying, Abuja has October 16, so please try that.

I’m trying to reapply but I’m not seeing option of b2 or medical in Abuja, I’m only seeing b1 and b1/b2

Oluwaseunv:


I am also about reapplying, Abuja has October 16, so please try that.

Alright thanks

overlord77:


Mere speculations. It's not stated anywhere that a UK visa is a prerequisite to getting an American visa. I got my US visa on a new passport with not a single travel experience.

I will reapply

NothingDoMe:
A UK Visa is not a tie and does not guarantee a US Visa. People with UK Visa have been refused US Visa.

In fact the VO could ask you why you don't want to go to the UK give birth since you just got the visa. That will now be an excuse to deny you.

Please you pipo should not throw money away anyhow. There is God ooo.

I will just apply again and try to book emergency appointment... let me hope it works, if not will just choose October date in Abuja and try one last time.

Amazing01:

Before reapplying or applying, may I suggest you get first get a UK Visa, perhaps. My mom-in-law who got her visa to the US in August said the VO actually made up his mind after he looked through her passport and saw her visa to the UK which she got about 2 weeks before she attended the interview for the US Visa.

Most importantly, please for God's grace and favor cos she mentioned that were a lot of blue paper given out that day but she continued to pray . even during the interview which lasted for about 5 mins.

My husband is suggesting that I get uk visa, he said I can do fast track and get within one week and then apply for US... how possible is that? He said a friend of his did fast track for his uk visa and got under 5days.

duvocharrison:



In 2016 i was denied jan and Feb so in Feb interview in fact I was in tears cos i had 2months left I asked d consular wat is d issue he now said read d paper I gave u nxt thing he said if u ve emergency who will help u.wen I got home I pondered on Dat comment .in March I now applied with my hubby dey gave us.make sure u write something tangible in dat part dey ask y u wer refused change ur hospital to whmc u must not use dem wen u get der. Apply with u hubby he can write he is staying just 1month with u
.

I was denied based on ties and the VO also asked if I have any other child, said no that this is my first. Don’t you think applying with hubby would raise a red flag since he’s serving as my tie back home, also what reason do I give for changing hospital.

ozycy:

sorry about your refusal. if I may ask, which hospital/doctor is that? cos it seems they may have blacklisted some hospitals especially if its cheap. And these days it seems travelling alone without spouse or relatives to stay with may be a problem being that its your first time in U.S

Houston northwest... Dr Xydas. I applied alone so my husband can serve as my tie back home but was denied still. I don’t even understand again... I’m thinking of applying for expedited interview since my due date is close.

Hello everyone, I had my interview and was denied, I didn’t believe it because I overprepared. I was always on this thread and read almost every visa interview. The guy that interviewed me didn’t even check a single document. Here is my transcript, please what went wrong.
VO: good morning, how are u today
Me: good morning, I’m fine (with a smile)
VO: where are you going to in the US
Me: Houston, Texas
VO: what are you going to do in the US?
Me: I’m currently pregnant and wish to go and give birth to my baby.
VO: what do u do?
Me: told him I own a fashion house even told him how many staff that are working under me and how long I have been running the business... also chipped in that my husband is sponsoring the trip.
VO: what does your husband do?
Me: told him and even mentioned that I have his company documents.
VO: how did you find out about the hospital?
Me: A friend used them and recommended them to me, then I read online reviews too. Asked if he would like to see my correspondence and appointment letter, he said he’s not interested.
VO: which country have you been to?
Me: told him Dubai and Tanzania for vacation
VO: do you have any relative you will stay with in the US?
Me: No, I made a booking and asked if he wants to see my booking reservation.
He repeated that he’s not interested in seeing any documents and brought the blue paper.

Please where did I go wrong, the interview didn’t even last more than 3mins, he was just rushing the whole thing and cutting me off like he already made up his mind that he was going to deny me. I’m so devastated and my due date is in November, do I reapply and how do I even go about getting a closer date? Is there anything wrong with my interview so I can know what to do differently?

Austine2020:
I don't think it will hinder your chances, since the money was transferred from his company account and he is the Sole sponsor,moreover it depends on whether his personal acct was well run(infow & outflow)before the Lump transter. Allow the VO to ask you about it if he see it Or be watchful when the VO starts to stare at your Statement of Account for long,then u can pop it up yourself just to be on a safe side,.All you need is to prove that the said transfer was made from his Company account with a proof e.g, Companies certificate incorporation and companies article of memorandum where his name was stated as the chairman or CEO of the company, & then explain further to the VO if more question arises. Moreover pray that VO won't see it as a Lodgement, because all VO's are not the same, they differ in their thinking and the way they see certain things. You might be Lucky that they wont even ask you those things before granting your Visa,it has happened to some people here, who came out successful but said that were not asked of their statement of Account & some other documents. GoodLuck.

Yes, his account was well run and I will attend the interview with his company documents too, so I’m good to go. Thank you very much for your reply.

Goldenheart002:
Quick one mamas, pls help out, it's urgent
My sis gave birth on Saturday, she called me today crying that she was trying to poo but it's hard. She has episiotomy and she's afraid it might affect d site if she tries to force d stool. What can she use? Mamas pls help


cc all sabi mamas

I read that stool softeners always work. She can ask for it at the hospital or at any pharmacy store.

Good evening house, please my interview is next week and I will be attending alone without my husband. I have an issue I’m facing now and I need your suggestions. I want to attend the interview with my husband’s personal account statement only, he made a lump transfer into the account this week though the transfer was from his company account. My questions are;
1. Will a lump transfer a week before my interview hinder my chances of getting the visa?
2. Should I highlight the lump transaction on the account statement and further explain to the VO that it’s from my husband’s company account when he/she asks for the statement or I should just keep quiet about it?

Thank you!

zaynie:



You can start from 35 weeks.
Dab cotton wool in olive oil and wipe nipples gently.

Alright... thanks dear!!!

Good day everyone and congrats to the new mums, please I have a question, is it necessary to clean the nipples and when is the right to start cleaning it and please how is it done?