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greatie:
I totally get u. The side effect of the process is my concern. For the mama that when thru it but wasnt successful even though baby was big enough was very risky.

pele, you are already panicing...lol

I can only speak for my own experience, i didn't have any side effects whatsoever.

Truth is child birth is not cast a stone, it may not go as planned all the time.

Even natural labour can end up with CS.

Have an open mind! The important thing is mother alive, baby alive!

The route of delivery is irrelevant to me.

again, have a discussion with him on all options, make your research and take an informed decision

mitchyy:
Do you think Spar in Lagos will have it too? My dh is a rice and stew fan

They may. But I'm sure of PH cos that's where I get mine from

mummyife:
@feddy27 i bought st rita tin tomatoes at 300 same size....may God help us because me i cant buy 5 tomatoes for 500..i love my stew without tin tomato..we go adjust noni.

This one is not the blended tin tomatoes, they are fresh peeled plum tomatoes that are canned. all yo have to do is blend and use for your stew.

This is how it looks out of the can

Lajoie33:
Give this lady a pot of nkwobi!

You are in the spirit jolly good fellow

Lajoie33:
What do you think Ive been doing since last month, I think I practically know all the regulars here. This place don make me fashi Facebook ni o. Part 1, 2, and 3 plus this part 4 na complete course o. One cannot graduate without passing them mbok.

lol...weldone mama

In this era of tomatoes scarcity,

jejely walk into any supermarket and look for tinned plum tomatoes, you will find different brands! It saves you of all the stress. N180 - N200 a tin

For those in PH, SPAR has a lot of them.

Thank me later

mitchyy and enkaydewdrops,

Chilled water has no effects! Don't mind all those old wives tales!

Wen I was in labor, I chewed enuf ice cubes + gulped plenty collldddd water while waiting for baby to come forth.

If that's your craving, you are safe my dear

vcole:
Just to clear things up a lil. induction of labour. first step to this is to ripen the cervix. basically get it to start dilating first before the proper induction starts. "Medicolegally" a pregnant woman can get induced at a gestational age of 39 completed weeks. She can request to do this for personal reasons such as she wants someone to be present at delivery or she wants a particular birth date for her child, etc. Her ob/gyn can choose to do this if on a medical assessment the preggie meets the requirements for induction and the ob/gyn believes that it is better to bring the baby out now than to wait for 40 weeks or post date e.g. such as in big babies from preggies with diabetes, preggie induced hypertension, etc etc
Some preggies are induced before 39 weeks for medical reasons too.
Bottom line as @feddy27 said b4, discuss with your ob/gyn what options are available to you and what you would prefer. remember, every pregnancy is different and every woman is different. what works for A may not work for B.
More info can be found on www.google.com

Thanks dearie for this explanation

Greatie,

I chose induction for the following reasons:

1. I wanted him to take the delivery. I didn't want one random doctor I have never had a chat with before...lol
2. I didn't want anxiety to set in as i was already getting tired of being pregnant...lol. heaviness, no confortable sleepin position, heartburns etc
3. Coincidentally, it fell on my mummy's birthday and as an only child, I felt that would be a wonderful gift to her
4. I had an uneventful pregnancy so there was no issues whatsoever all along the line
5. His VE was not painful like the nurse that started the process, I practically chased away the one on duty at night that was doing the cervix ripening! Her VE was damn painful, she had to call him that i was not co-operating...lol. He told dem to give me pain meds, I slept off and by morning wen i woke up, I saw him by my bedside . He was just gisting with me, broke my waters and i didn't feel any pain. Allowed me to progress on my own first and monitored my bp for some hours cos he said instant epidural can cause the bp to crash. I was given epidural from 3cm and that was wen the lounging started

favouredmum:
@Feddy27, I don't totally agree with you. As a FTM, I tink its best one waits till at least 40wiks b4 induction can take place cos I want to believe the chances of its success is higher from 40wiks (I might be wrong dou). I used Dr. E and she told me categorically at 40wiks dat she won't induce me because my cervix wasn't ready and that as a FTM, it was expected. However, I am glad she didn't because I went into labour on my own at 40wiks and 4 days and we found out my baby was in a posterior position. If I had insisted on induction and taken epidural immediately the process started, that wouldn't have been noticed on time.

Well, everyone with their experience.

Before the induction, he checks to know everything is in place.

For me sha, I enjoyed the process and this time around too, I'm towing the same path; if baby does not come out and I'm 39wks, we are bringing him/her out

It keeps my sanity in place and I don't have to be anxious

cutienik:
feddy27...wil i speak to u directly if i call d number on d page?i saw sumtin i really need..thnx

Yes dear, waiting for ur call

Emerald22:
I think that's wat I have been doing but it always come out like this.
Yaayy...I got it. Thanks.

Yay! Good student..lol

greatie:
Hello mamas,
As if Dr F likes inducing Reading mamas post on this is getting me scared. Being a FTM and reading d adverse effect of induced labour from d last mama that finally had CS, i dont think it a good idea.

Pls mamas who have gone through this could you share your experience? He's my doctor and i wanna be sure of anything he might be bringing to the table.

Thanks in advance.

Point of correction, he does not like to induce. I used him and I give him 5 stars!

Now the thing is this, as a FTM be open minded about decisions and trust your healthcare provider.

We had a discussion and he asked if he should help me peradventure I get to 39 wks and labor has not started. I gladly said yes because truth is you have not given birth before! I was also a first time mum and I chose to trust his expertise. also, i wanted him to take my delivery and the only way I could guarantee that was either by being induced or opting for CS. I silently prayed for labor not be start until 39 weeks and I strolled to the hospital and the process started. That birthing experience was one of the best in my life! he managed the entire process so well that my granma was very impressed!!! She still talks about it till date...lol. I'm sure the reason he suggests induction is because as a first time mum, tension starts brewing after 40wks and labor is no where. Like they always say too, labor takes time for FTM. so to prevent that anxiety and getting baby distressed, get it down at the right time.

I bet you, you will come back to testify.
Word of caution: If you accept the induction, take epidural so that your labor will progress smoothly without aches and pains. Also keep your mind at rest. Load your phone or wateva device with music and videos. Lounge all thru and wen its time, bring forth your baby.

You are a first time mum! trust your doctor *hugs*

<speaking from my own experience>

Emerald22:
Good morning mamas, pls I need help o. How do I quote a post as I still be learner. Oya make una teach me.

Click on quote under the comment you want to quote, wen it takes you to the page, press enter, type and submit

cutienik:
@feddy27...pls post ur business link again i missed it..hw is dat fine dude..regrds to him

Ok dear. Search for " Fedora Wedding & Party Supplies" on facebook.

D dude is fine and growing big... tanxs for checkin on him

Moyingirl, long time no see! Hw re u waddling?

MrYagi:
someone should please help me with the quote above

Anyone going to Houston this weekend willing to help me transport notarized consent form for baby pport?

Use DHL or UPS to send your document.

Google 'Paediatricians in Katy', call their offices and give them a try

Lajoie33:
started research and ended up in this fountain of knowledge and goodness. I have directed all my friends here to come, learn and be blessed.

Wao! I can imagine the trauma!

Thank God for knowledge now.

Take time and go thru thread 1-3. A Lot of valuable info are embedded there.

sugah:
Thank you all for the prayers. Sadly my dear mother passed on this morning.
My tear ducts are empty. I am broken.

O dear *hugs*

The lord comfort you!

I'm short of words cos I knw hw if feels to lose a parent!

Take it easy on yourself ok

SerendipityF and blessedchick, good to hear frm you! Hw is it goin?

Emerald22:
Good evening to all mamas here. It is my pleasure to be among you all and I hope I am welcome. I have been peeping for months and I like wat i see here so I decided to register. I am 17weeks pregnant, a STM. Class captain for #team October please register me.

Welcome Teamie *hugs*

Glad to have you in our midst

Feel free to mingle and share ideas, concerns and tips that will be helpful

Congratulations Theleakytribe! God be praised

Lajoie33, please do you mind sharing those HUGE Mistakes so others can learn from you?

Gaily04, congratulations dear! Love to your newborn

tejirikennedy:
This is my third o,ve a lovely boy n girl want another boy to complete the squad

Great.. weldone mama and happy bumping

Kemo88:
That's why I asked if it's a joke. Lmao. I think The other lady took it seriously though. Lol fill with biro Lol

Favoredgal, u re not serious o,

I didn't even read btw d lines

favoredgal:
print the form and fill it with biro. when you are done, attach the physical passport

You are not serious

serendipityF:
biko my beautiful mamas, how many days left till october?

@fed.dy27 present ma, I dont understand myself again o, whenever I take iron tablets, I ll start having headache d next day bt wheneva I stop the iron tablets again( red small tablets). the headache will stop and I will be perfectly fine
#team.october.for.supernatural.delivery
#team.no.porting

Pele dear. Please try and discuss with your doctor.

Also, take lots of water

Don't worry, you will get to the finishing line with smiles on your face #hugs#

ebony13:
Congrats ladymessi I dey feel you jare.


My last 2 scans have given me October o, feddy27 whatyasay? You want this twin mama?

we will happily accept you o

Jennykoko3009:
Abeg o what wil i do to reduce d size of my lo. D doc says my lo size is big and pple are complainimg of my bump dat its too much for a FTM. Hav reduce my carbohydrate intake, yet d same story. PLS HELP...

My dear, don't mind what people say!

Eat right, reduce carbonated drinks and snacks

Don't bother about the size of lil one, when it's time, he or she will come out without stress

tejirikennedy:
Good afternoon sweet mamas, peeping mode deactivated. Team October, baskets of fresh tomatoes on the way

Welcome teamiee!

Feel free to mingle..

Pay your dues to Zaynie

Are you a first time mum?

big congrats evemama! God is faithful. love to your new arrival

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