Good morning mothers. This thread is wow. Thanks to the mothers keeping this thread going. Motherhood is sweet. It is not an easy task but we just have to take things one day at a time. I just caught up with the thread,being reading back for some days now Sorry for my talk talk. We would report for thread babies soon. Shout out to all mothers.

Onegai:


Welcome, welcome! Please share your experiences with us and help answer questions from us newbies and FTMs.

Thanks for the welcome.

Good day mothers. Kudos to mamas keeping this thread alive. The post on antibacterial soap and disinfectant by @ onegai brought me out. Alphahandmaiden, kudos to you too ( your answer to questions is informative and educating).
I am officially joining this thread again today ( was here when I had my son 3years ago but later became a peeper) . Hope we are welcome?

sugah:
Fearless007 my own answer definitely doesn't resemble the answers other mamas have provided about the girdle.
I was put in a post partum binder the next day after my CS. But the the hospital gave me was too big, so I had to start using the one I bought.
I don't have 'an incision scar' and the belt comes in 3 parts so you can avoid the incision area.
My major aim of using the belt now is cos it provides good back support for me when standing, my tummy is hanging loose so the belt helps me keep everything in place.

Thanks for your response and the pictorial guide. Kisses to Ayomide.

Thanks @ liftedhands and soonest for responding to my questions.

mitchyy:
See my answers under your questions...

Thanks mitchyy for your response. This Friday would make it 4 weeks of drinking warm water, would stop then because am tired of taking it. I would also wait till 6 weeks before wearing a belly binder. Thanks once again. Kisses to Hansel.

Good day mums in the house. Congrats to those that have put to birth and safe delivery to waddling mamas.
Please I need answers to some questions ;
1. For those that drink warm water after delivery, how long did you do so?

2. When can one start wearing a belly binder ( eg girdle) bearing in mind that the individual gave birth via CS.

3. If a girdle is not appropriate, what brand of belly binder can one use. TIA

CC: liftedhands, mitchyy, soonest, sugah, Fortius and all Sabi mamas.

BritneyStacy:
BIRTH ALERT
My Prince made his grand entrance yesterday at 11.35pm weighing 3.5kg throw VD with tear. There is something called labour and it's for real....no other name fits such pain! Episiotomy is crazy. ...
BIRTH STORY later...
Safe delivery to the remaining August mama's ....September mum's get ready!

Congrats BritneyStacy. Your Prince shall bring good tidings and unending joy to your family.

Congrats to the new mums ; sugah, mumjb, Loistee. May God bless your LOs.

Ma'am liftedhands, zaynie, enkaydewdrop, how you all are ok? Kisses to your LOs. My capo mitchyy, how are you doing? kisses to baby Hansel.

Liftedhands:
I stopped taking uda everyday at around 3weeks after delivery. Then it became an every other day thing, really helped my tummy and milk flow.

As per the weight loss na now I dey "actively"try do exercise (dancing in my parlour)as my doctor said I shouldn't try it till like 8-12 months but chop chop no gree the weight fall off

I do crash dieting (shame on me) but it has been of help so far as I too lazy to do any long term ish.


Sex sex sex if you've got your libido back please maximise this option. It's the only vigorous thing I do to sweat and get my blood flowing and I love it.

Thanks. Kisses to Ekene.

Thanks @ enkaydewdrop for the weight loss tips. I have started doing some of the things you wrote. I will try and up my fruit intake cos eating fruits after I put to bed be like work for me. Kisses to baby Jay.

Finally!!! U mamas can talk but it's all good cos I am getting useful tips from all the talk. Pls, like enkaydewdrop suggested can we discuss how to shed pregnancy weight especially for us that gave birth via CS (as per big tommy). This is my second cs and I want to know what I can do to shed tommy fat.
CC: zaynie, liftedhands, mitchyy, soonest and all Sabi mamas.

Ma'am liftedhands, how long should one take the uda pepper soup. TIA

Raptor2, your birth story brought tears to my eyes. It can only be God. All Glory, honor and adoration be ascribed to his holy name. You are a strong woman. May Princess Eliana continue to be a source of joy to your home, IJN, amen.

Good day mothers. Congrats to mamas that have put to bed. Thanks @ liftedhands for the uda peppersoup condiment you asked a mama to take. I tried it yesterday and the result is amazing. My milk flowed well and my princess slept well. Thanks.

mitchyy:


Are you getting enough rest? Please do. Try and relax and take it one step at a time. Get help if possible and dont stress yourself. Motherhood isnt easy but we'll cope. Take care of yourself teamie

Thanks cappo. My sis will be coming to help. Kisses to Hansel.

lovinam:
Are you resting well? The swollen ankles and all is a sign that you are stressed out. I hope you have someone helping you at home. Please take rests when you can, its very important.

Thanks ma'am lovinam, my sister would be coming to help out. I would try and take rests too. Thanks once again.

Thanks mitchyy for checking up on me. The pages run so fast that I have to skip some pages. My princess is doing fine, just that I am having swollen feet and ankle which I didn't have in pregnancy. But in all, I give thanks to God. #vigilanteisreal. @ ogeyfine, amen and thanks.

Thank you mamas for the likes and mentions, pls I can't reply all. Thank you also for your prayers and words of encouragement. I am happy for the love you mothers have shown me on this thread. God bless the initiator of this thread. Love u all.

MY BIRTH STORY
My birth story will be a short one. I no Sabi write epistle. I had my son 3years ago vis cs and I was hoping to try a VBAC with my subsequent babies. Fastforward to last year june I fell pregnant but lost the baby at 5wks 6dys. God blessed me with another pregnancy in October and I was eagerly looking forward to carry the pregnancy. To be honest with you mamas, I was scared because of the previous miscarriage but I encouraged myself with the word of God, family and joining this forum also helped me even though I was a peeper in my first pregnancy. My EDD was on the 28th of July according to LMP and scan. At my last ANC which was on Tuesday ( was 40wks 5dys) my doctor said if I don't fall into labour within the next 3days that I would be booked for a CS because she doesn't want to take any chances. I called my husband from the hospital and told him, he said my doctor know best but that we should still pray and hope that I fall into labour before then. I told my mum, who said I shouldn't go but wait for baby to come. I was confused and worried because with my son, I had a failed induction and had to be operated on because his BP hit the roof and when the doctor opened me, he discovered that my son was stuck making it difficult for him to pass through the birth canal. I came to this forum and some wonderful mamas encouraged me and advised that I listened to my doctor. On thursday I checked myself into the hospital for the surgery on Friday. To God be the Glory my princess came into the world at 12:51pm on 5th August weighing 3.5kg. It can only be God. Even though I wanted to try for a VBAC, I have no regrets whatsoever. I pray for other pregnant mothers that you all would deliver safely and ATC mamas the time to favour you has come. Thank you mamas.

Finally it ended in praise. My princess made her grand entrance yesterday 5th August via elective cs weighing 3.5kg. It can only be God. BS coming soon.

proudmom38:
Congrats maam @coolfeet...
@fearless07 d Lord is with u mam!

Amen. Thanks.

XX01:
@ Fearless07, read my story below.

Thanks for sharing your story. I really appreciate.

Thanks ma'am @ Alphahandmaiden, bolseas, ebony13, Feddy27, Liftedhands, Britneystacey for your words of encouragement and advise. I really appreciate you all. God bless you and meet you all at the point of your need.

BritneyStacy:

It is well Dear. Sorry tho that your heart desires for a VBAC may be out of reach for now...but it's no big deal .I think your Doctor has been patient a lil at least by allowing you get to 41weeks. Some doctors don't usually want to risk it. Here is my opinion. ...
when you say you don't want to go that Thursday that you will be 41weeks, when exactly do you want to go if labour doesn t come before the Thursday? Bear in mind that you can't risk staying for long again after 41weeks ooo before placenta begins to degenerate and becomes a problem to your baby o ooo....Your mum telling you to hold on for long after 41weeks , i hope she understands the implications tho...
My Dear, i think its time to face reality...make plans for assistance . Maybe a cousin from your side or DH side or close church member ...whatever . Talk to DH. You both should be involved in looking for the help. Walk in to the hospital and have your baby.....you want to avoid stories that touch ooo....
All the best. Awaiting your good news...

Thanks. Am praying for a miracle and being positive. Whatever happens my prayer still remains, mother alive, baby alive, my son alive, DH alive and plenty money to take care of us. Thanks once again.

Thanks @ Fortius. Amniotic fluid is OK and there is no infection that's why I want to still hold on. I pray my baby makes her entrance soon. Thanks once again.

Good day mamas. Abeg make una help me torchlight this my matter. I went for ANC today and my doc has booked me for CS on thursday ( I will be 41weeks). I am seriously praying that I go into labour before Thursday cos I want to try for a VBAC. I can't be induced cos of a failed induction during my first which led to my first CS. I am keeping an open mind but the thing is that my mum is not too strong health wise at the moment and I have a 3year old son plus my husband to tend to and I don't have any help. I don't know what to do cos I was hoping they would let labour come on its but my doctor was saying she can't take any chances. I called my mum to let her know but she said I should hold on and not report at the hospital yet cos anything can still happen ( might fall into labour) I have been taking walks, kpekused, eaten pineapple from 37wks but still no show. Please forgive my ranting and plenty talk. I am just feeling a bit discouraged. Anyone that has been through this should please advise me. cc : zaynie , liftedhands , Fortius , tchiwinnie , soonest , all Sabi mamas. TIA

Fortius:
fearless07 nd Flourish89! hw r u doin my sisters..i see u peepin..

I am fine o my sister. I am looking up to God. I can't wait to offload cos the heaviness no be here. My EDD was last week Thursday. I pray something happens soon. Thanks for checking on me. Kisses to your princess.

Congrats Adeime on the birth of your LO. May he continue to make you happy and proud.

Congrats mummy Lucas @ Fortius on the birth of your Bae. May she continue to be a source of joy to your family.

Ma'am olamitie, may the hand of God be upon you and may his healing cause this baby to stay. I decree that miscarriage shall be far from you. IJN, Amen. @ ma'am Fabmummy, God is still in the business of performing miracles. I pray for quick recovery for your sis, IJN, Amen.

juliebest:
Praise praise praise the Lord. Sisters, help me thank God. I just delivered a BBB. Bs later

Congrats on the birth of your LO. May he continue to make you happy and proud.

mitchyy:


Oh wow. Just keep staying positive, work with your docs, and trust in God to give you a safe and successful delivery. We'll keep praying for you.
Keep trying long walks and other methods to induce labor naturally. You'll be fine okay?
*hugs*

Thanks.