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mitchyy, take a glass of warm milk for the heart burn.

icoral, joniboi, refemiguwa.... I'm glad you understood my thoughts

Whatever is avoidable, let's try to avoid it.

@All, again when certain things happen like miscarriage, loss of a newborn, bleeding in pregnancy etc, let's endeavor to always know the root cause! This will help us make informed decisions and avoid reoccurrence. Ask your doctor what are the likely causes and how to prevent it from happening again. My heart bleeds for all these losses cos probably because I'm a safety person and even 1 fatality is a lot to us so I find it hard to deal with these looses. Let's also share experiences so others can learn from it.

To everyone on this thread, let our goal be ZERO FATALITY, SAFE DELIVERY, MOTHER ALIVE, BABY ALIVE, FATHER ALIVE + Plenty money to take care of ourselves!

blessedtwins:
Feddy27 my bae had to be brot out too.she was getting stressed and I was too...both mentally and physically.my gynae knows my story...said it was best to deliver and i agreed.it ended in praise

My dear, I can relate. God really makes it to end in praise

babythug:
More or rather most importantly we need to pray that God leads us to make the right choices during pregnancy and delivery options. Trusting the Drs is a minute part of the whole process in my opinion and I'm sure the best Drs too can make mistakes even in the most routine choice of medical advice/procedures.
May God be with us.
*hugs*

babythug, I acknowledge the hand of God full time but most times, some mothers can be stubborn! It's painful when avoidable deaths occur.

Congratulations to Anak123 & bee2bee on the arrival of your bundles of joy. A big welcome to them and may God keep and protect them.

Pocahuntaz (e-hugs) It is well with you. God will replace that which you have lost.

JUST AN ADVISE FROM ME
It is important we LEARN FROM INCIDENTS i.e. what has happened to others so that we don't have a repeat of such cases here.
Especially first time mums! Please learn to trust your doctor. It has a way of making delivery easy for you. Besides, you have never had a baby so when certain options are open to you, ask question and ensure to do whatever will save your life and that of your baby! Let me share my story, I had an uneventful pregnancy; no sickness whatsoever. When I got to 37 weeks, my doctor explained alot to me and asked me if I would like him to help me if I get to 39 weeks and labor does not come on its own. My dear, I had an open mind and I told him do anything that will make me and baby safe and sound. To cut the story short, I was prebooked for induction. I got to 39wks, no labor so I carried myself to the hospital and in 24hrs, I had my baby in my arms ! I really don't know what labor pains were cos i opted for pain relieve (epidural), labor progressed speedily cos I was not stressed and all. The lesson here is this: The longer you stay, the more tension starts to build. Also, remember that the nutrients in your system is also diminishing and as such you baby starts getting distressed. I made up my mind for a CS should anything go wrong. it doesn't matter what means the baby came out thru, what we are interested in is MOTHER ALIVE AND BABY ALIVE ! In my opinion, there is no need to stay longer than 40wks! My friend did and baby was distressed, pooed inside, had to stay in intensive care after birth and all that ! The baby still has respiratory issues now! I tried to talk to her then, she said all her sisters don't give birth till after 40wks bla bla bla. please FIRST TIME MUMS ! From 37wks, your baby is ready to be born! Trust your healthcare providers, they have seen you thru the prgenancy and understands your history better! Imagine someone with a placenta previa, saying she wants to wait till 40wks and attempt a VB that the "placenta has moved"...hmmmmm! Her doctor asked to bring out the baby at 38wks via CS, she ran away from the hospital !!!! FIRST TIME MUMS!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN BIRTH BEFORE! ALWAYS HEED TO THE ADVISE OF YOUR DOCTOR.

This second pregnancy, I will gladly go that route again ! 39wks and no labor, bring out the baby !

Enough said for the morning!

Good morning ladies and have a productive day ahead.

congrats Abefeokin on your smooth POE. Those items are not missing, they were seized ! They randomly search checked-in baggages for contrabound items

congrats Neks31, God is faithful

Rejoice03, welcome on board, happy and stress free bumping

SweetSoup:
Good day all, please how does one treat malaria in a 5weeks old pregnancy? My wife is always very (abnormally) warm at night, would really appreciate urgent response.

It is not malaria, it's part of the pregnancy Package. It is the release of pregnancy hormones that brings about the rise in temperature. In my first pregnancy, hubby ws soo worried that my temp ws abnormally high at night too... it's a phase and will pass away.

Onegai:
I am in Lagos. It was a private pool (in family house). Ikoyi club has a baby pool so if you know a member, they can take you in. I heard on the mainland, Sunfit gym has a pool and I used to hear about Alaka estate having a swimming place.

you can get a pool noodle (those long colorful things, they are at Ikoyi club but I'm sure you can buy them at the Sports stores in Ojuelegba), I like them better than floaters. And follow this video (my sis used it and it works on building their confidence in water).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzdf_FWskl0

Onegai, where did you get the swim diapers?

Enizo:
Thank God you made it, I guess houston poe has escalated the way they behave. Please do they have the right to go through your phone. Abeg is there a place one can make an official complaint cos it's like they treat preggies like terrorist.

Enizo, leave dis official complaint matter...they are doing their job and they have every right to search your phhones. Do you know sometimes they search your checked-in baggage? Like someone said, there is a law that backs them up to do that. Also, Houston POE receives such attention because a lot of flights land there and it is a potential security and immigration threat.

zaynie:
#Holding to her kpata!
Come back here with your pink G- strings
Pay my money before you run go.

Welcome to the Preggy thread. Have a fruitful and healthy pregnancy. Amin
And she's TeamOct too
You must represent o
Feddy27, you don get customer o

Zaynie, you don give me work be dis o...lol
Issorai, we still dey get time so mk dem dey cum in

IjayMama:
Please mamas...still waiting...pm or email will be highly appreciated...help please, so I don't have to dial 911 dis weekend, biko

They don't give their personal numbers. Call the office number and they will link it to her pager. If you can't get tru, go to oakbend ASAP, give dem ur name since u re registered and tell dem u re her patient. They will contact her immediately. Meanwhile, watever it is, don't waste time and head to the hospital now. All the best, it will end in praise!

Veka:
please who is due June and Houston bound let us all collaborate abeg. because i really do not know how im going to do myself. this is my first baby and i am very nervous about everything.

Take a deep breathe and relax! You will be fine
1. Congrats on your visa
2. Share your transcript so odas can learn
3. Get a notebook and check my post and oda oakbend mamas; ozycy, firsttymum
4. Make notes of important numbers eg passport office, naija visa, paediatrician, etc
5. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you have any

Good luck!

jumzzy448:
Please help me. It's in regards to the emergency travel certificate.
Will I be filling any form? If yes, where do I get it from?
Question 2. Is the fee $270 or $170?
Question 3. What are the processes?
Pls kindly help a sister. My friend is going nut already and she's not a nairalander.
Thanks.

emergency travel DOCUMENT (ETC)

1. Cost - $270 plus $20 for post office or $30 for FedEx

2. Send the following supporting documents:

- 2 passport photos of baby.
- Copy of parent's Nig. passports (data page)
- Birth certificate (copy)
- Itinerary and Letter of consent for ETC.

and address it to:
The Consular Officer, Embassy of Nigeria,
Washington DC 20008

You can use this Sample Letter but please edit it to make it yours

Dear Sir/Madam
We the parents of ...wish to apply for emergency travel certificate for him/her to enable us take him to Nigeria. Due to logistics reasons we are unable to process a Nig passport at this time. Thank you for your assistance.
Yours truly, (sign and also write your full name. Spouse to sign too).

Mumtwins and lioha, take a glass of milk to relieve the heart burn. Also avoid orange, beans and try to sit up for a while after eating b4 u lie down! Weldone dear, you are almost there

Eigmaticme, affliction shall not arise again! For your losses, God shall give you double! Never again will you cast your young! You shall carry to term hitch free witout any cause for alarm. This is a blessing from God, therefore no sorrow is permitted! Declare God's words to your baby and your body daily! Come September, we shall rejoice with you on the arrival of your bundle of joy

Enizo:
Okay gurus I need help DW has crossed we all know that now her passport is carrying her maiden name.

How do I get my baby to bear my name.

We are using Dr Fagbohun @ oakbend so if u have a solution to the scenario please act accordingly. Many thank to everyone who held our hands to this stage.

Please I will still need to be han held and spoon feed till this is over @firstymum @lg @jayjay4lyf @all

Worry not...lol. your desired name will be on the birth cert and ur wife's maiden name will be dere on the bc too irrespective of what name she has on her passport

faithisallihave:
rchilee, hi!
I have some questions, pls. You ported from Feb 2016 to Dec 2015, just like me.
My DD also born at 34 weeks is so tiny, everyone is usually surprised when they learn she is as old as she is. She is just 2.8 kg. It breaks my heart. She looks like a day old baby.
If you don't mind me asking, are you exclusively breastfeeding or supplementing with formula?
Is there anything I can do to help her gain more?
I feel like a failure.
She is an iugr baby born at 2.2 kg and i'm very slim. I don't know if that is a contributing factor to her slow weight gain.

Swthrt take a big hug first! You are not a failure ok... you are doing very well. motherhood is not an easy task but God will strengthen you. My suggestion will be to supplement with formula; preferably enfamil or aptamil if you can afford it. There's this special Similac for premmies, don't know if it's available here. Make sure she eats at least every 2-3hrs. Then for yourself, try to eat very well. So u can produce good quality milk. I'm sure you will see a difference soon

danowena:
Don't let me start with you. If you have hormones disturbing direct it to someone else. If you are one of those rude ones, you better watch what you type. Some people that are known warriors in several sections failed at it with me. I don't remember reading any where that I must have given a VO transcript or POE transcript before I can post or contribute. I don't even remember quoting you. And who says I don't know about the discretion of the CBP? Sometimes, it wise to keep one's stupidity in secret rather than in the open as it may earn you accolades. Do you even know the meaning of SPAMMING? I guess not.
I am tempted to write further but I will hold back awaiting a mistype from you.

Take several seats jor!
No time to be a keyboard warrior...mchewwww!

Enizo:
Please I need to complain about their action so if you have any channel I can channel my complaint also how do we apply for extension

Enizo ! Keep calm ! You have no right to complain. They sensed a misrepresentation and that was the reason for the delay.

As for the extension, relax for a bit. Since she's 33wks now, if labor does not come b4 39 wks, let her opt for induction. You can get baby's document within 1wk in Houston. I booked appointment for passport immediately baby was born, picked up birth cert 2days after and got passport same day. She should use ETC instead of visa since time is not on her side

worry359, you have come to spam this thread again abi...issorai...always sounding harsh as though anyone is obliged to answer you!

danowena, you just opted into this thread without sharing any visa interview story, or how you found a hospital or something! you come here blabbing rubbish and by the way! why did u ave to copy the NIVs...? For your information, it's at the discretion of the CBP officer to grant or refuse you entry into the US ! No matter the length of time someon is held back, you have absolutely no right to question it ! They are only doing their job! #stop spamming this thread if you have nothing to contribute#

simplebukky:
If You are strong, I will advise You to continue till the Baby is a year plus. My Boy is still sucking and I am 3 months plus and I intend to give him till a Year, two months. Na There right oh, lets not cheat them.
Just ensure You eat right and take Your pre natal drugs.
The Lord is Your strength.

Thanks dearie.. I'm very strong o, i will try to continue.. it's just my mum and odas that are raising the wean him topic..lol

cutienik:
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.well i used flagyl for my son@1yr3mnths...i disolved it in water nd use it to rub my nipples...wen he saw d color..he avoided me thruout dat day nd wen he tried it at midnyt..immediately he put his mouth nd taste d bitterness he slept bck,sum babies sucked d breast even wt d bittertaste,try to gv him fud durin d day nd wen its close 2 his sleepin tym,feed him well cuz d nighttym is d main deal,if he wakes mak his cereal for him or jst water...but let it be grAdual..nd b ready 2 treat d engorged breast mamas here wil help wt dat ..odA mamas wil av beta options abt weaning...gudluck ma.

@madam ginababy....smelling of kpekus...lol..dats serious oo....thot i wil hold to see if a val angel wil drop too dAts y am stil awake...easydeliverytoteamfebmamas nd all of us too.

Tanxs dearie..lol @ flagyl.. he eats cereals at midnight o bt will still want the booby to step down..lol

Enizo:
33 weeks can I complain and apply for extension. Please help

She will be fine in two months. No need for an extension in my opinion.

Mamas I need help o! How do I wean my 10 month old off the breast? Baby no.2 is on the way already

Congrats mummyf and yetunspepper! God bless your precious additions

neks31:
Hello house... TEAM Feb I hope my name still dey d list as I'm waiting lollll!! I've started counting seconds sef choi!!

Team Feb captain, see when neks31 registered o...

Nogen:
During my time at El Paso at His G lounge, we all supported one another. My mum was awesome helping out. I don't know about the larger Nigerian community. Maybe because we were few, it was a lot easier. We took turns to drive one another to the doctors for appointments and even for deliveries. Nobody collected a dime. Till date, we are still sisters and brothers. We call up one another on special occasions or once in a while to find out how we are .

My dear, even wen I ws at houston my granma helped my room mate to take care of her baby; bathe, feed and even massage the new mom's body! Today, we are still like sisters. It's pathetic wen I heard d fee thing.

favoredgal:
I dint know pregnant mothers baby sat other people's kids for a fee!!

Is this another way of making money to supplement the birth money?

Sounds weird; I mean why not just help if you wanna help....that's me though

My dear! U brought the words right out of my mind! For a fee ke! Then a whole lot of info here should be for a fee! Mchewwwwwww!

PresVA:
Thanks. . Just saw the details online

More opinions would be appreciated. .

Red Coral restaurant on Odili Road

PresVA:
Thanks a lot. .. just searched online including their website but no details. . Will appreciate the details: date, time, gate fee, ettcc..

Would have gone for presidential hotel's own but it's holding Saturday night; we would be free only on Sunday. ..

Searching online, seems Lagos has got all the fun! So many events taking place...

Vineyard at GRA has something for couples on Sunday