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Pweetiebabe:
Good morning sexy preggie mama, Am currently @ d clinic for ANC abeg is it possible for gain 7kg within one week? Just @ last week I weigh 68kg but today I weigh 75kg when person no b proudmom38 ....I think dis student nurse no know work ooo..Waiting for doc to come do d weight himself o.


To all team October still owing BS, plsss sama us ur success story sharp sharp.

lol cappo check your weight by yourself na me I no send my weight again joor. All I want is healthy baby out. I will deal with the weight later, this is my 3rd missionary journey. One more to go then close shop by God's grace. The parameter that matters most to me BP I no send weight again.

Giddyperson:
I g'eme full restitution. Ga nyelahu ndi mahadum asambodo gi tupu mna agbahara gi.

hehehehehehe

LholarB:
So my Lo's weight is at 2.58kg at exactly 35 weeks today (I hope the weight is ok at this stage).DH wants a big Baby *eyes rolling* but I just told him the Baby will add weight when She is here cos am aiming at 2.9/3.2kg for Lo at Birth...I hope dat can work tho!!

Cc cappo Anugod #teamNovember

sis trust me that's more than okay. I'm 35 weeks 5 days today but leaving my case in God's hand. I believe it will end in praise for us.

jazzyjazz:
You will be fine.
It will be hard but you will be fine.

I practically did omugo for myself because my mum still had to go to work and my MIL only got 2 weeks off work.
While my mum was with me, I was still cooking and cleaning. Though she took baby at night.

We women are capable of anything. Trust me.

chai I don't even want to imagine doing omugwo for myself. I'm so used to being pampered upanddan during omugwo. I enjoyed it thoroughly I didn't get to bathe my babies till about 4 months elder sis came left, mom same, then MIL. I thank God for that privilege.

Forevergirl:
Thank you for your response.

yes you can use kubwa general hospital if you can tolerate the crowd. They're good. As for private hospitals in kubwa I don't know any except you're ready to enter gwarinpa side they're a bit pricey though.

MercyMercy:
BA! BA! BA!

With gladness in my heart and to the glory of the Almighty God, I announce the birth of my Prince Charming who made his grand entrance this afternoon via VD.
Mummy and baby doing great, daddy rejoicing.
B.S coming much later, still wanna rest.
Cappo Pweetiebabe, thanks for taking the role, thumbs up to you.
#teamOctober, how una dey? sorry we had to port.
Chai! Women are really blessed o.
Wishing all those yet to put to bed safe deliveries, strength to those who have put to bed and rain of BFPs to those waiting on the Lord.

wow! Praise God. Team October don port finish I. Congrats to all the new mamas.

tunsmart:
1a. The GNYDM is not fishy at all. This is the 93rd Annual Session. Which makes it 93years since it's inception. It's probably older than most conferences/meeting that easily comes to mind. And as @ebonychic alluded to earlier, it's practically an annual rite to attend every year for a lot of Dentists all over the world - ebonychic has attended twice for example. The way it's organized, due to its all encompassing nature - it covers all aspect and specialties of Dentistry - there is no pre-registration fee. Why? Coz when you get there, you can choose courses and sub-sessions to attend as it partains to your specialty or interest, and now pay for those courses, as they will contribute to your CME points. For example, i am interested in Oral Cancer. You don't pay for a Visa letter (I don't know if other conferences charge for that).

1b. Again I will defer to @ebonychic. The GNYDM is practically a rite of passage for a lot of Dentist. For most of our consultants and Professors while in school, it was the first international conference they attended. You are guaranteed to have heard about it, from your lecturers as a dental student, moreso if you are interested in research. I heard about it from a mentor.

2. I think I had this feeling too during the interview. When he asked "Research?" with a stressed question mark. But, I could only answer the questions I was asked. And I couldn't bring these kind of explanations without a proper context.

3. I can only wish the next interview - if i reapply- gravitates to this line of questioning. I can really explain myself.

4. The conference starts November 24th. My presentation day is 26th. I will check the available interview dates.

Thanks for your response. You guys are doing fantastic stuffs here.

Well said!

tunsmart:
Yes possibly ties. I am currently a DO, I finished Housemanship a couple of months ago. But this paper I am presenting is one of the 3 studies I did during housejob - my Housemanship was pretty busy eh?. One of which I was supposed to present in Ghana which I couldn't make, but it's published now in an international peer-reviewed journal. Another is currently under peer-review, and the third about to be submitted for publication.

I know research in our field is mostly Consultants and Registrars, I just happened to be a pretty early bloomer - at least in the Nigerian context. I am self sponsored, I can afford it, as I have a steady income, and a steady work(It may be my own experience, but I think it's pretty rare for a Dentist to be without work in Lagos). I will evaluate the Abuja option, as it seems to fit well with my schedule. Thanks for your responses. Really appreciate.

Well done with the research, keep it up. If only you had gone while still a HO(under the cover of a bigger organization) they need to know you will come back. Also maybe the VO felt you were too young to be doing all that exploit lol as per years of practice. Reapply in abj God willing you will get it.

KaptainAfrika:
1A. I just checked the website, something feels fishy about it, did you make any payments for registration or the visa letter?
1B.how did you come to know about them?
2. Me thinks the VO can't "merge" being a dentist and the word "research" - probably thinking, can a dentist be a researcher?
3. I think you should explain much better how as a dentist, you can also do research, in addition to being a dentist.
4. If there is still time before the program starts, reapply and explain
- how as a dentist, you can also do research
- how this research (and presentation) is relevant to your field

Nothing fishy about GNYDM. They're as real as you can get. Been there twice for the 90th and 91st, had to miss the 92nd for some colleagues to attend and get a feel of it too. Yes registration is free but when you get there you have a lot of courses to pick from and pay for depending on your speciality or interests. It's been on for years. Has over 54000 attendees yearly. It's huge and worth attending for every dentist that needs to improve and get a broader picture of the practice. We also get our CME points there. Visa letter is free when you apply appropriately.

tunsmart:
LOL... Okay the 64k is probably not really a big deal. But na still money. My application was pretty straightforward, not cluttered, everything checked, truthfully. And I think you can relate with this more as a senior colleague, I am a Dentist, I have absolutely no reason to lie. I would have thought we've built such reputation with the US Consulate based on past visits to the US (Especially as you have noted in your post, the GNYDM). Although I must say I am not married yet, that one too.

I can't have time to go for another interview in October. I am all tied up. But I am going to Abuja, first week of November to procure my permanent licence, hopefully in time for Batch B 2017 NYSC camp. Do you think it's advisable for me to just schedule an appointment for Abuja within that period? Instead of having to come back to Lagos, maybe second week of November to do another interview which may be too close to the GNYDM itself - which is 24th of November.

Oh now I get it. TIES.... where you work, who's sponsoring you, if self sponsored you need a steady source of income and job. I don't know how many New dentists have done presentation so far. It's mostly the consultants and regs. You can reapply in Abuja.

tunsmart:
I think I agree with you on this. That was what I suspected too. Coz it was until we got to the travel experience part, that his demeanor changed a bit. But of course I can't manufacture a travel experience - since no other exists, as my entire application is true.

It's truly a big stage. The Greater New York Dental Meeting is where a lot of Dentists just aspire to attend, talk more of actually presenting a poster. But it's a little disappointing, that may have worked against me. I was to present another paper in Ghana back in August, but I couldn't attend coz of serious work commitments. My co-author was allowed to present in my stead.

I really want to make this presentation, as it's important for my future research career goals, although I left the consulate today with basically a firm conviction of not to reapply until I have another important business with the US in the future. Now quite a couple of people are telling me to reapply-even though that doesn't appear sound economically, 64k is not a small money, even for a Dentist . Do you think this is advisable?

I think you should reapply. All the dentists I know that have applied for this all got visas effortlessly. I think you should look at your application properly. My very first visa was gotten based on this meeting. I was a first-time applicant, DO, zero travel history and barely earning 175k then. I encouraged my friends and ogas to apply and all got their visas even with their spouses. When I applied back then no document was requested. I've gone for the meeting twice met many HOs, regs, consultants especially from lag. Meanwhile ermm 64k should be ... for a poster presenter na.

Prettyhurts:
https://www.nairaland.com/889053/pregnancy-pregnant-going-through-high/3537 carry your kaya to this thread.

Meanwhile are you married to your clan or your wife or are they supporting you in any way financially. So you traveled to village just to announce that your wife is preggy, biko are you a towncrier or you don't have business to run in the city? Abi village people never carry your matter for their head before. A month vacation in the village to show off pregnancy & no be obodo oyibo vacation self.

With my daughter I didn't show till I was 5-6months gone.

as in eh I tire for the whole mentality.

Chitumu:
thank. She is attendind the antenatal. Our only worry is our village pple. U know how most grannies uncles and aunties react when u visit from city as a new couple after being away for 8 month? They have been advising that i try strong b**antashi (so that the baby will show over night?)

Oga what are you doing in the village sef? Better leave that place.

olajideojora:
My gynae placed me on clomid, i saw my period two days late and it wasnt flowing normal so i went for a scan, the result of the scan is below:


Normal sized, non gravid uterus is seen - 49mm×41mm×44mm.
No adnexal pathology is identified
No collection seen in the P.O.D

Impression
1. A cyesis
2. Normal pelvic scan


Please help me out on the interpretation.

non gravid uterus means normal uterus, not pregnant. Most Times if there's pregnancy it will be reported as early cyesis and not A cyesis. Acyesis means no pregnancy. Your report says all is fine just try again. Clomid has a way of extending the cycle thereby giving false hope.

MummyJJ:
Your testimony brought tears to my eyes @4realwoman am so happy for you. You will carry to term and give birth safely in Jesus name.


#singing
Do only what You know how to do (Baba mi oo)

Do only what You know how to do
come and change my story, give me a testimony (dami loun)
Do only what You know how to do.

Got the worst medical results for MFI. I don't know where to turn but to the Lord.

you've done the right thing. God will show up in due time dear. Hugs.

4realwoman:
Good Afternoon mama and papa in the house.
How are we all doing today?

I want you all to join me in thanking our GREAT GOD.

For he has done what no man can do.

Finally our God has answered me


I have gotten my BFP it can only be God

Thank you Lord

Chair Dancing unto the Lord with my oversize bump. God is awesome! This news has made me glad. I was vexing seriously for someone before but this news . Congrats 4realwoman our God is indeed faithful. I love this news chai. Sisters hold on in due time God will show up for all the mamas and Pappas one after the other. This one is signed sealed and delivered. Aka Chukwu diya.

sassyangel1:
Hmmmm.... Wth d kind belle I saw dt day? Well, there's notin impossible true true.

exactly, nothing is impossible.

Anugod:
Really? I pray so for me oo, with all these stretch marks I'm seeing so

Yesterday, I tried on my traditional wedding blouse and it could still enter me! I was so glad ehn, with the way dh has been telling me how fat I am. The blouse, although peplum, is fitted at the arms and bwesst regions, so I was so surprised it could still enter me. Does that mean my arms and boobs no increase? I was dancing o I can't wait to return to my pre-pregnacy shape bikonu

there is hope jare it's just a qweshion of time.

sayoddy:
My appreciation to kelsgal, Prettyhurts, CheeryChy, proudmom38, ebonychic18, zaynie, olalayo1710, booqee, sassyangel1,katchycouture, Anugod, Giddyperson, stephmiracle and other mamas here. Your encouragement and support lifted my spirit. Thank you all

God is taking control and hope it will end in praise. I've gone for the scan and the heartbeat was found to the Glory of God but the baby is measuring behind. As against 12weeks, it's 7weeks 5days and my LMP was June 24.
Though I'm still spotting but I'm placed on bed rest and a drug will be administered to stop it. I'm waiting for doctor to attend to me.

I just pray it won't worsen before next scan.

E-hug

by God's grace it won't get worse. All will be well. Hugs

sassyangel1:
Lolllzzzz.... No b small flogging true true. Chai, dos kind belle ehn even if pelzin gather the whole post partum belt for china town e no go gree shook inside. I pity d woman sotey I felt like telling her dt she shd sit n relax while I'll help her to check her BP.

you will be amazed at how she'll snap back easier and faster than some with small bump. Especially if she had vaginal delivery. It depends on body type.

kelizosuy:
Good morning mamas

How will somebori even know that her water has broken sef . Me that's urinating 200times a day, doesn't it feel like urine?

hahahahaha don't bother your pretty head with that. If or when it bursts you will know. No soothsayer needed lol.

thotianna:
Hi everyone. Please I need advice, I am about 23wks so far and 3wks ago, I started noticing this pressure and pain in the upper outer part of my jajaina. I for ignore am as regular pregnancy symptom but I researched google and they said feeling pressure on jajaina is one of many signs of impending preterm labor.
Pls who knows anything about such pain? It gets worse when I walk around and I don't feel it when lying down. I dont know whether I should ignore it or start panicking.

I've been having same pain since 24 weeks. Even when lying down a Times it comes so I have to change position or use pillow in between my legs. My doc said it's the head of the baby. He checked me said I was okay. The pain is even worse now at 34 weeks. So remove your mind from preterm labour. It could be the position, weight, head of the baby or expansion of your pelvis. Better still see your doc to rule out any other issue.

Giddyperson:
3.5 is kinda the perfect baby weight for me

me too

sayoddy:
I'm short of words. I just hope it's not serious but I can't help to think it's happening again!
I'm spotting for 2hours now. I'll be 12weeks gone by Wednesday and just want to start antenatal tomorrow. I've had miscarriage before, can't go through the emotional trauma again. I was anxious to do scan tomorrow but I'm dreading that my worst fear might be confirmed I've cried my eyes out in fear.

Is it possible to see your doc this night? Is the spotting accompanied with cramps? Pls fear not. Just try and see your Dr.

Eminya:
I guess she is just being concerned. I had the same experience in my place of work too, colleagues and even gate man kept giving me the pity look and saying I should go on leave. Well I finally applied for annual leave/maternity leave and it was approved since 28th of August. It's gonna be a long 4 months for me It's well teamie, Oct is just 12 days away.

I'm so used to the looks and comments. Every blessed day at work I get the madam please apply for your leave n.a.. See me see wahala... is it their leave? They should allow me joor I want to maximize my 4 months leave wella

[quote author=mbula post=60586824][/quote] one man's meat another man's pomo chai. Let's do exchange biko. I prefer them smaller within 3.2 to 3.9. I need a miracle.

kelizosuy:
Yay Fab Friday

So this is the makeup and pishure I took on Sunday before contraction made me cry to ruin it all

PS... Pregnancy gave me the morale to actually cut my hair

so fine. No preggie face at All. Everything on point.

Roseey0:
Mamas
Am craving for Abacha seriously
And Akaun has been flying around here as don'ts in pregnancy.
Can I used ngu( the alternative to potash)
Or I should just do the thing without the thickener.

Is Ukpaka safe ?
Biko tell me it is o

I use ngu for abacha, ukwa, isi ewu etc. My MIL introduced it to me she said it's safe. I've been using it and no yawa so I think you should go ahead. Yes ukpaka is very safe

Tunis24:
Hmmmm! Mamas yesterday was not funny at all ohhhhh. Was admitted and placed on drip due to too much vomiiting. But am back home now sha. They checked my blood level and said it was 31 and that if its get to 30 theyle begin to get worried. The dr. Said i should stop the wellman am taking like its not doing enough since am carrying two babies and placed me on ferobin plus. Can i combine both or i should just stick to his own, dont really know much about the drug. Please i need help from all sabi mamas. Thank u.

ferobin plus is good since you're carrying double. Pele.

MumIbeji:
Mama zaynie, this ginger wey you dey throw this morning na correct oooo. Ideas don dey full my head already.
God bless you mama

I tell you

zaynie:
She's at work and I used to think she's introverted.
If she can pull this off, so can you.... If your feet aren't swollen yet.
Sneakers are very comfortable and give you balance which is very important cos pregnant women trip a lot.
Sneakers also ease ankle pain ( for me at least)

This is beautiful

zaynie:
Kelizosuy, omo you foine!
These are the kind of women that oppress at antenatal..... .
I know Booqee, Beyedew and all pregnancy sufferers will just be giving her bad eye now

hahahahahahaha. In my next life I must be a slimmie right now I'm the real definition of "ikwa barrow that is pushing truck phew! This 3rd trimester has shown me something but I ThanK God for make up I use it very well on a daily basis as long as I'm going out. And people are like your face looks good this pregnancy didn't target your face lol. The secret n.a. cold water splash on my face before bathing to reduce the puffiness and also drinking lots of water. A mama of 5 gave me this tip. And it's working well for me. Then the make up.
As for clothes I did the usual maternity trousers in different colours because I wear trouser from Monday to Thursday due to the nature of my job, I scatter leg to work comfortably(my choice) a free skirt works perfectly though.

It's my hair that's been a challenge. But I use wigs a lot. Finally the hair has turned natural so I'm going the natural way. Generally I enjoyed my 2nd trimester but this 3rd trimester hmmm.... it is well.
Left 1st trimester, middle 2nd trimester(my baby shower), 3rd trimester few days ago @32 +3weeks