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The last place I worked, it was stated in the employee handbook that you MUST declare your pregnancy and EDD in your first trimester and then MAT leave was 3 months without pay...Employees had no choice but to adhere cos it was company policy and unto say dem kuku neva see work for another place.

Thankfully I got another job which is where I am presently and you dont need to declare anything. All you need do is apply for your MAT leave at least 1 month before EDD

olaoyekemi:
Mama's pls help me out.
I teach in a private skool,our Head teacher a lady during teachers briefing last week said DAT we pregnant women av not notify d management about our pregnancy so dey don't believe they av any pregnant staff imagine.she said we were suppose to inform d management once we know we are pregnant.pls who does not.
Yesterday dis same lady said anoda tin DAT we are suppose to submit our letter for maternity leave the day we put to bed so that our leave will start reading from that day.

Now my question is this,for those DAT work in private organization when do u apply for mat leave,do u inform ur boss about ur pregnancy before showing bcus dis our HM is just a lousy and badbelle lady.

Pls don't read and pass.

Cc zaynie,rezzy, all sabi mama's

Finally....We see the bump

iomoge2:
Am come back to read.
Lemme drop this.

*Runs back to work n hides phone in armpit.*

Happy birthday soonest.....God's blessings to you

soonest:
Good morning mamas, pls join me thank God. I'm plus one today.

Congrats once again enkaydewdrop. For the first time ever, DH paused his football match to listen to your BS. I bless God for you and I pray that God guides the rest of us through this fruitful journey. Amen

Good morning Mamas

I have those headaches often, but i notice it comes when I stress or haven't rested in a while. I try as much as I can not to take paracetamol, so all I do is wrap ice in a towel or soak a towel in very cold water and place it on my forehead with it and then lay down for a while. That's actually what works for me.

buccee:
Present o
Rocking my second phase with headache and cool flutters in my stomach.
Not done scan yet BT based on LMP I am 18th Dec.
Hoping to register for ANC this week

Biko, Shey na only me waka come for ds headache ni? What can I do to it? make una come to my rescue. All sabi mamas


#Teamdecember #teamnolibido #teamchristmasbaby.

Eheen, where is Favouredmom o, coman do ya job..lol

phundek you have to pay dues to able presido Mama Zaynie ASAP o!

Welcome on board

phundek:
Gudmorning,mamacajah,pls add me to team december or do I hv to do anytin like pay dues before I can be added.[size=8pt][/size]

Iya Beji....pele

I always try to imagine what the kicks would like, but i don't bother getting anxious anymore..... There would be more than enough time to feel the kicks.

Favouredmom:
Mama of life, as you be senior mama even though you nominate me, a learner, you will still be showing face o. Abeg we need your input anytime you can but I will try to do my best as much as time permits me.

I can see we have plenty swaggalicious December moms in the house. Awon mamas toh gbayi wey get mouth like pon pon pon pon, like trailer horn!!! e.g. Benignasweety, Enque, Akorkor. Did I hear someone say we wan carry last? It wee shock you as we will be the best. Akehindegbegbon things ... Yoruba folks know warramean SisiNini, we reject that award o, warrisalldat?
_{As i don make mouth finish make una no fall my hand o, ehn ehn}

My due date is dec 12 according to LMP. I'll have a scan in about 3 weeks to confirm. I will also try to update this present roll call list as everyone responds. I have a sweet tiny sezxxy bump, people in church don dey give me funny look but i still have time to hide. 16 weeks today and I'm so grateful for thus far God has helped me

Congrats to cassieluv, melly245 and jennykoko3009. May God bless your LOs

Enkaydewdrop, I'm personally waiting for your BS. Pls share whenever you are free

And to mamas here that are getting scared, pls remember that fear is of the devil. That someone shared their experience or someone else's not so good experience is not meant to scare us. Rather we are to learn from it and know what to do and how to pray. We will all share good news on this thread

By the way, I've started midnight snacking on fruits, some days I just feel like making hot poundo yam in the middle of the night and devouring it but I still dey hold am. These my LOs are showing me shege! It's like as I eat, there's a container in my throat that collects the food before digestion takes place. This was me that couldn't even drink water about 6 weeks back. Isn't God faithful?

Libido nko? DH don dey hear am as my body will just be doing me one Kain with this cold weather #TeamCrazyLibido#

Who else has started feeling flutters in her tummy? The other day it felt like someone was tapping me from the inside, like feathers were tickling me from both sides of the stomach. Thought they said it will take a while to feel anything but I'm sure it's not just all in my head. Someone should assure me I'm not paranoid

Prayer Monday loading

Wishing us all a blessed week full of grace

Deputy ke? wetin I sabi?? lol

Anyways I'm doing great o... 15 weeks and 5 days today!!
2nd trimester has been good to me so far. Went to the hospital to register for ANC & next appointment is July 21st. My appetite is better and I can see a lil bump.

Constipation is still a constant factor but taking Orange and Green Garden eggs makes it a lot easier to poop. I also had to stop eating at nights cos I feel very bloated afterwards, so I do late evening meals like 5pm max.

EDD - 13th December (I hope I don't end up porting to November...lol)

ok, I'm done for now...off to watch THE VOICE NIGERIA

mamacajah:
Roll call for Team December
Please let us know how you are faring.

1. Akorkor
2. ArewaBOG
3. AwesomeGodiAv
4. Enque
5. Favouredmom
6. Joyfulmoda
7. iamfruitful04
8. Mamacajah. 30th December.
9. Mimibe
10. Mukhcech (December Daddy)
11. Mum2bsoon
12. Orney
13. Queen1
14. SisiNini
15. Buccee
16. Sugar buns
17. Benignasweety


My people, a beg , I nominate Favouredmom as captain and Enque as deputy for team December. So that our team no go carry last oh.

Ehen please let us include our EDD to the list . Thanks and back to peeping more . lol.

#Team December 4 supernatural delivery.

Pele dear!

Akorkor:
Congrats cassieluv nd melly245 God bless ur los.
December mamas i hail ooo. We dey quiet for federal. @enque..... It is well with us all. My nausea just dey go and come.... But in all I thank God.
@ Mitchy, please rest well oo. The BP must come down by fire by force.
@ Enkadewdrop, we still dey wait for your BS o... God is your strength my dear and greetings to our chinco baby.
And to all mama that are making this house to be up and running unlike my December mama.... God bless you all.
TeamDecember for supernatural delivery

This thread is so quiet today, it's almost as if everyone has put to bed...lol

My pipu #TeamDecember how d waka de go na? We go collect award for the most quiet team o.

I'm so bored and can't sleep......

When I placed on bed rest after a 'spotting' incident, my mum adviced me to use my small kitchen stool (apoti) to sit down in the bathroom while having my bath, after having my bath I sit on d bed to dress up. Those were d only 2 situation when I had to stand up, asides that, na Bed and lying down get me all thru...

Rukkington:
congrats @cassieluv and melly245, may the arrival of your los bring endless joy to your household. Ameen.

Pls mamas, for someone place on strict bed rest, how do dey bath, poo, urinate, eat, dress up. I am jez thinking aloud cos I read here that no standing up except in extreme cases. pls pardon my ignorance

Congrats to cassieluv and melly245, May God bless your LOs.

Olatebony , how do i get in touch with you via whatsapp?

Yeah, iron tablets make poo black. I take iron tablets and my poo is always very dark. it's normal

Mumtwins08:
Hi everyone ... Pls is there anything wrong if I can't exercise due to medical reasons till I am in my 36th week? I haven't gained much weight because I have been watching what I eat ... Due to medical reasons I am adviced not to exercise but take only short walks for now .
2ndly does iron tablets make one poo black or does it irritate the stomach ? My Pcv was 31% so my doctor prescribed extra iron tablets . But since yesterday I have been having black poo and visiting frequently . Help me pls

Congrats Enkaydewdrop...
can't wait to hear your BS. God bless U guys

enkaydewdrop:
***Bursts in unannounced...
***looks around...
***smiles sheepishly...
***picks up mic...
***coughs...
***drum roll...

Enkay's GALLANT SOLDIER has made his grand entrance into our beautiful world...
He came in at 5am today, healthy and weighing 3.4kg via EMERGENCY CS...
I'm all tired and stressed out, but sooooo in love...

So, help me thank God my people... You'll understand why, when I drop my BS...
He came via CS, but the BS is something else...
Will drop it as soon as I can, let me get some rest...

Thanks to y'all wonderful ladies here for all the support, encouragement, prayers and advise... I can't begin to mention names... Y'all have a special space in my heart...
I LOVE YOU ALL... I mean it...

***blows everyone a thousand kisses...
***wishes the rest June mamas a supernatural and safe delivery...
***kneels in gratitude to God...
***drops mic...
***catwalks out of post...

Sent

sugah:
Kindly resend please.

Hi Sugah, I sent you an email. Will be expecting your kind response.

Thanks

sugah:
Yes I'm fine, thanks for asking.


Congrats to the recently offloaded mamas.

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Thanks

Beremx:
there's nothing to be scared about placenta previa. just Google it up and read about it.

Thanks Mitchyy

mitchyy:
Mum Fortius has already explained. But when scan shows you no longer have placenta previa, please check, check again and double check with at least different sonographers to be sure the placenta is not low lying before you're due. Placenta previa can lead to complications in pregnancy. Don't mean to scare you but just stay safe and work with your gynaecologist

Thanks so much ma'am, I really appreciate the response.

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Hello Mamas, hope we are all having a good day. Please i have a question for the house.

What does PLACENTA PREVIA mean and what are the implications? Went for a scan today and that was what I was told, couldn't see the gynae cos he has been in surgery since 10am till now and I had to go back to work.
I remember someone here mentioning it, I think it's enkaydewdrop. Pls if anyone can help with info, I'd appreciate cos i'd want to know what we are up against...lol.

Thanks and God bless Us all

cc zaynie enkaydewdrop

#TeamDecemberForSupernaturalDelivery

ok....thanks

faari:
Congratulations
Congratulations to all new mummies.

Our songs of praise shall soon align with yours.

@enque never heard of CESTRa oo

Hi Everyone,

A friend of mine who uses one of the general hospitals in lagos, said her doctor recommended CESTRA PRE-NATALS instead of pregnacare. she is a bit concerned since everyone she knows uses pregnacare, n I couldn't give her an answer cos I don't really know it.

Please any mamas in the house who uses CESTRA?

Thanks

Congrats, may God keep you all

joychioma19:
My people rejoice with me ooo. my sunshine came on Friday at exactly 4 .47 pm. weighing 3.2 bs later

Sixx:
Rollcall for Team January mamas

My sweet teamies, how bori ds evening? Sha 4 me I thnk God o evn tho ds is like my worst week ever, evn had 2 see a doctor 2day.*anyway no long story*.

Welcome Jazzyjazz n other peeping newbies... Yea we can see u, beta come join us now.

My dear @Jazzyjazz, sorry o, I dnt hv much 2 tell u only dat am luving ur DH ryt now, can u believe dat mine has lost it dat evn upon ds sickness, he still wants 2 do *chai*, last nite my body was extremely hot wit fever, yet my guy in d prossess of comforting begin carress my b**bs sey he wan try him luck? Oh my God, of course it was a flat NO. Lol. Lord how did u create men?

Anyways my honourable teamies

ConvenantBabies
Rukkington
Mzora
Kittana
Flodel
Whyterose
Kemesty
Dunni29 and d newest
Jazzyjazz

We are growing small small o.
Infact #Teamjanuaryforsupernaturaldelivery
#Mummieswithoutmorningsickness
#Sexiestmamasinurneigbourhood

I luv u guys. Greetings to all mummies in d house especially dose who take out time 2 answer our questions like mama BritneyStacy, Zaynie, Mitchyy, Blessedmum. Lomoge, Enque, Ozycy, Sugah n others too numerous 2 mention, God bless u. Nice weekend all.

Ok..Thanks Mama

zaynie:
16 weeks is fine.
Once first trimester is over, you are good to go.

Amen...Thanks Mama

Favouredmom:
@ Enkaydewdrop some of us like you just the way you are, you light up this thread and I always look forward to reading from you

@ Enque, I think 13 weeks is a good time to start antenatal visits in Nigeria. It's a bit different here where I reside as antenatal usually starts at 18-20 weeks for close up monitoring but you are required to have been seeing a doctor as soon as you found out you are pregnant and the doctor will refer you to the main hospital when you reach the 20th week mark with all your bloods and urine tests sent to them because they believe any pregnancy that gets to that point is viable and they'll do their best to bring out the baby alive. A friend of mine here put to bed at 28 weeks and the baby is strong and healthy now. I pray we all carry to term and both mother and baby(ies) will be alive.

@ jazzyjazz, I was the queen of morning / all day sickness. I took B3, all kinds of medication with no luck. I had it really bad but what sometimes helped was crushing the meds in tea (Lipton not coffee o, a bit of milk and sugar) and then sipping with a straw SLOWLY. Also ask your doctor for ondonsetron, the wafer type that just melts on your tongue. It's expensive though but it gave me relief. I always took it 30 minutes before a meal but was sure to distract myself with tv or the Internet while it's in my mouth so I wasn't conscious I had medication on my tongue and surprisingly it worked. You should get checked out for dehydration, it's very common with women who suffer from hypermeresis gravidarium and that's likely the reason why you feel so weak. For now all you should be concerned about is eating something, it may not be the perfect diet because whoever has not experienced severe sickness won't understand. If it's ice lollies, a bit of ice cream, anything that doesn't have a strong smell and can be easily swallowed and tolerated, pls go for it. Semo and the likes may be too much for your system to handle at this stage. (I talk from my personal experience) Try ewedu soup too, I took mine with a spoon, again slowly. Also you can avoid cooking for now, I noticed anytime I cook I wasn't able to eat again for the rest of the day as I'll throw up right from the kitchen to the room. If your DH can help out with cooking or help you get food from a good restaurant, that might help you. Foods with strong smells are a big trigger for vomitting so keep that in mind too. You have to just keep trying daily, yesterday's strategy may not work for today. You need energy for now, your baby will be fine and as your pregnancy progresses, your appetite will increase. Hope this helps, the Lord is your strength.

@ heartbroken, BritneyStacy has said it all. Pls try to get tests done and pray for him. Most men that cheat once usually go back but God will uphold your marriage and you will be victorious. Yours might be an exception. You will be fine
#TeamDecember#

Hello Mamas,
I'd like to know if there's a specific time frame to register for and start ANC. I'm almost 15 weeks and DH is worried cos I haven't gone to register. I actually intend to do so next week make e for no cause fight.....lol

cc - Zaynie mitchyy sugah

Thanks Mamas

#TeamDecemberForSupernaturalDelivery

I love the way you dropped the BS as e dey hot
May God bless U and your LO

ginababy:
BIRTH ALART + BIRTH STORY + THREADCUTIES.

My prince charming landed on Monday 13th June @10:07pm weighing 2.9 (scan sabi lie sha).

It all started on Sunday night wt frequent urination n @10:30pm I felt a very sharp waist pain bt disappeared. I slept wtout feeling any pain all tru d night bt woke up in d mrng wt menstrual lyk cramp or pains. Dat Monday happened 2 b my ANC so dh n I were in attendance 2geda. Went 2 c my doc. N he looked at me n said I was in labour den I open up 2 tell him d signals I was getting.

He asked a female doc 2 go check me (VE) n den handle my delivery if need arises. We zoomed into d delivery room. I was checked n cervix was still close bt was asked to go home n come bak around 3:30pm.

Around 3pm I lost my mucus plug. Proceeded 2 d hospital by 5:45pm. Got checked n was 2cm dilated. She broke my water. Contractions were so strong n was lyk 5mnts apart yet I was 4cm dilated as at 8:40pm. The Dr inserted her hands into my jajaiana n within 10mints she dilated my cervix upto 8cm. I was given drip n she asked d nurses to giv me half dose of pitosine n get set 4 delivery. Dat was hw my son stared crawling out n landed wtout a tear.

TO GOD BE D GLORY. It ended in praise. It was a peaceful journey all d way.

yeah thanks...We r great!

CovenantBabies:
wow, really! ok dear, thanks.
hope u & Lo r awesome.

My doctor said that as per First time mum, i may not feel the kicks till about 20 weeks.

CovenantBabies:
i can imagine lol. we thank God for this wonderful experience. Abeg at how many weeks do they start kicking?

Happy wedding anniversary, Many more years in God's love and blessings.

JUMAYIN:
IT'S OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.....Still fresh in our minds is the day we said,"I DO". The awesome wedding and the honeymoon too. Now 2yrs down the track we are still so much in LOVE. But have found getting along,at times, a little rough but our trust in the Lord is what strengthens our faith and what grows us as a couple in God's amazing grace.