hunniesuzie:
Actually she's right. We do it even with download of movies so I'm guilty but I try not to do it with stuff that are Nigerian (or women's property because I feel things are hard enough for us business wise. Plenty recipes have been shared here free of charge. AS herself shares free recipes on her IG page almost everyday, let's manage that one.

exactly! we do it does not make it right.. we are here to help ourselves not just in mummy roles but in morals as well.

If you run a small business, you will understand the pain. I remember lagoshousewife lamenting seriously how some person where sharing her book in their whatsapp group. It could really be painful knowing fully well that she goes all out to share recipes. even mummysyum has wonderful recipes on her blog, now she created an e-book. The least anybody will do is to support her effort and buy the book

queensnow:
There are millions o pple in d world so few photocopies can't stop her bussiness from growing so stop thinking like dat not healthy.

Now you need to change your mindset about certain things!

What is wrong is wrong! irrespective of the number of people doing it

olubankemi:
Hello great mothers.

My hubby and I are really irritated about our daughter's behaviour. She agrees anyone carry her. Even if visitors are not willing she wil start crying for them to carry her.

She doesn't have class, this one carry me that one carry me, we are irritated. How do we stop her without visitors getting angry over it?

Sunday before the last I took her out on a walk, hey you guys need to see how she was embarrassing everyone we walk by, she will run to meet whoever she sees around with all smiles and hands up to be carried.

We wants to start stopping her by all means. But I need advise on how to do this without really making outsiders look stupid.

oya reverse this statement before you pay fine I understand how you feel and it can be really annoying. What you will do that I know works cos I do same with my kids: talk to her often... truth is :these children understand conversations no matter their age... I say to my son "No Fredrick, don't stretch your hands to be carried, that's not nice"...cos I say it often, it has become part of him and when his lil sis stretches to a stranger, he shouts ..Feddy, that's not nice . Again, when she stretches.... politely tell the person not to carry her and then say to her with a smile... that's not nice, you are a big girl...

Don't worry, it's a phase and will pass. Most importantly, I don't allow men carry my daughter, I will hold her while you play with her...yes; call me paranoid.. too many paedophiles everywhere. That's why I want only one girl; taking care of them is so much work

isokey:


Na photocopy oo...just last Saturday my neighbour gave me hers... see me happily rushing to make photocopy ehn. Did it for 1k.....i paid joyfully.

This is not nice and worse is saying it openly!

Remember this is someone's intellectual property! She spent time, money, effort, sleepless nights etc to put that book together and you come boldly to say how excited you are about photocopying it

For every mama thinking of making photocopy of August secret's book, this is absolutely unacceptable! Probably we didn't know in the past, but from today know that it is wrong! Imagine someone doing that to you!

There are a lot of free recipes online for your use! Please maximize those one and desist from photocopying hard copies or sharing soft copies with your friends. Their businesses can only grow when you buy!

daks01:
Lemme wade into this issue of information sharing and research. Yes a lot of people like being spoon fed not only on nairaland sef, I know someone that didn't want to take the pain to do this research and got her friend that had gone on a missionary journey to help her. That one did everything, all she needed to do was carry her things and cross PoE, only for her to get to Chicago and they sent her back due to some inconsistencies in her answers (she wasn't confident cos she didn't even know some of the things in her paper work, such carelessness ehn!)
People should take the pain to research, I spent hours and lots of data and airtime on research cos there was no info about Colorado here (even if there was I would've still searched cos there's always a better deal somewhere), funny thing is when I started I was only getting hospitals that we're quoting $10k and above (on just hospital o!) even my cousins started discouraging me sef that we might never find until I finally got this one. In fact my cousin didn't believe me, she went there herself to confirm the cost and all which they did. All that research gave me so much confidence for PoE cos I knew I got all the information myself firsthand, no them say them say.
Like people have said, since we're spending a lot of money on this journey we need to invest as much time into it to be sure we're getting right. There so many hospitals here that have affordable deals which I found out when I 'researched' and it wasn't even difficult. I'm so invested that the front desk lady at my doctor's office is already my padi cos I called and called her tire.
Please let's take the pain and do this little work, it's your money.

Perfect! See the joy derived because you are well knowledgeable about your findings I don't intent having more babies now but I still research and have some sweet deals; info saved for when I'm ready for another baby

When you tell people research, dey sAY No and what you to give them answers to their questions ASAP

spiceeamiee:
It's my wedding anniversary and baby dedication today. Join us and celebrate!!

Happy anniversary dear! This is so nice--coming back to thank God with His gift in your hands

zimunachimdi:
Happy sunday wonderfully made mamas.

Pls i need tips /answers on the following.
1.how to potty train my son. he will be a 1yr and 5months by next month.
Wear him pull ups, you can also buy a fancy potty.. it actually helps. If he has started school, find out if they potty train. Mine was actually done by the school so it was effortless for me

2.I want to change his milk from peak 123 to ordinary full cream peak. hope it is in order?
You are fine

3.is liquid milk good for his age. peak is the only liquid that i know which is full cream,others like three crown,olympic are filled evaporated. which one is better?
I've not use liquid milk for him before, only powdered. if he has no reactions, I think he should be fine

4. I cant hear a clear word from him yet. no papa,mama,daddy etc. hope I am safe?
Talk! Talk!! Talk!!! Engage him in conversations. Say good morning to him, tell him to respond. Ask him "how are you", teach him to respond. Read story books to him. Play all those educational videos that says " count with me" "repeat after me".. sing songs to him, let him watch them sing and repeat. If after all these, you don't notice a difference, see a speech therapist

5. I love you all. My regards to the family.
Love to your family too

cc: alphahand..maiden, zay..nie,helov..esme,prettyh..urts,fed..dy27,rofemig..uwa,enqu..e,hu..nsuzie ,all mamas abeg

My comments are the bolded

zaynie:
Bussy..2rhymes,this your BS coming from last year is sweet o, but since last year? I suppose flog your bonbom.

Better late than never right?



Fe..ddy27, come and carry your file here o

last last she share am na..lol

bussy2rhymes:
I'm a Oct 2016 mom.

My birth story

teamie! Thanks for sharing o.. at all at all nai bad pass

Happy 1st year to your baby! Trust you all are doing well

EstyBle:

It has been a long journey,over a year now..
Hello mamas in the house,sure u're doing great with ur families...at 24weeks I had a cervical ceclage,I also developed gestational diabetes and I was injecting myself of insulin day and night....but @ 26weeks,my water broke,d 1st guy came out himself,d doctor tied d placenter cord and stucked if in cos d 3babies were all in their different water sacs.after 30mins,d baby gave up. I was not permitted to cry in order not to cause contractions. 2days later,d other 2 came out,on their own accord,after 8hours d 2nd boy gave up,it was d 3rd d smallest,0.9g dat survived it (d other boys were 1kg and 1.2kg).For d placenter to come out,it was war but after about 5hours,God showed me mercy,and it came out,though not all,cos after about 3months(still in d hospital-NICU) a procedure was carried out on me to evacuate the placenter residual products left. My baby had so many challenges of course,severe apnea attack and anaemic wahala,Today he is almost 10kg,he is far smarter,eats a lot,fun to be with,too many beautiful qualities. The road was a rough one though,breastfeeding via pumping every 2hours, 2day der is nothing he does not eat. Still recovering from dat pregnancy sha(back pain,sciatic injury,protruded tummy ) but in all,God has been faithful...

o dear, it's so good to hear from you after about 1 yr. Thank God you did not lose them all... as for the bolded, don't stress yourself about it... remember you were carrying triplets! you can do some massage for the pains... your tommy might take some time...you can go the exercise and diet route if you can otherwise let it be.. that's your badge of achievement

take care of you and your lovely baby

Don't worry.. more babies are coming your way

Eminya:
May Iyomomoreloaded soul rest in peace. May God give the husband the strenght and wisdom to train the baby she left behind.

O dear, this is sad
I could not summon courage to write since yesterday when I read it
I pray for the baby she left behind and the husband! May God give him the strength and wisdom to face the task ahead

happy birthday giddyperson..fresh blessings in this new phase

Happy birthday baby Zoey @iomoge2... just like yesterday...grow and shine in wisdom

Happy birthday Atinuke @zaynie... loads of God's blessings in this new year

helovesme:
Phe..esayor and fe..ddy27

Happy belated birthday to your beautiful princesses.

I saw the pictures on the day you posted them but I was unable to post my comment at the time.

thanks my darling

Lian1217:


Ohkay! Thank you sis of life. We ko bi ro!

you are welcome

nefertitiram:


Na so we see ham o! It was expected na. It even tried that it lasted 2 years +.

On to the next one.

Straight up! better deals full everywhere....people just no ready to make enquiries

How you dey jare?

nefertitiram:


It is now over 10k.

Una well done.

Akporrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!

debby516:
And as Feddy not been helpful enough??

my sister see me o

Lian1217:


You asked the question like you were willing to help. Thank you all the same.

you see the problem why nobody answers some questions here... I gave you the name of a place, you are asking me for the link when you have google! I directed you to google which I will also use to get it for you if I wish and you took offence!

my dear, read through this thread in the different parts! I've had 2 children in the US; Houston and Chicago and ALL info was from this thread. My first time of visiting those cities was to give birth and I pulled through.

Get a note book, do some research and take notes. It will help you. Good luck

winningbt:
please mamas I'm new here my lo isn't latching well and I'm finding it difficult to feed him since I plan to exclusively Breastfeed him please this is getting to me cos he makes him cry alot and in laws are not making it easy on me like I'm the one that has the wrong type of Breast, please help this ftm from getting depressed
he is 6 days old today, I'm expressing the little I can for him.

Sorry dear. The first few days of breastfeeding can be very difficult! Before you breastfeed,
1. Get a pillow and prop him up so he can be in a comfortable position
2. Have a bottle of water next to you, be drinking while breastfeeding
3. Breastfeed at regular intervals, don't wait for him to be hungry before bringing him to the breast
4. Take oats, pap, tea to increase breast milk production
5. You also have to relax cos stress causes breast milk not to flow properly
6. Having done all these, if you ain't getting your desired result, don't starve your child! Supplement with formula. Giving a baby formula does not make you less of a mother! Ignore whatever comments anyone will make at you

damkage:
Hello everyone,quick question please to process baby's US passport in Chicago, Is the form ds3053 notorized by a public notary accepted or does it have to be only from the US embassy in Nigeria?

Either works. Notary public or embassy is accepted

nwapastor:

Wow! Just saw this mention after about a year.
We are fine Captain! How your end?

I'm good.. nice hearing from you. How is your baby?

Chanbaby:
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Pls I need info osn accomodation in chicago for a friend.

Saw your message prompt... can't access my Nairaland email now. For accommodation, use Airbnb or extended stay like intown suites.

zaynie:
I'm back o.
All of you laughing at one thing one thing and something something, I'm back with pictures sef.
The curl revitalizer is to give our Afro a pop. If we're having a party on Sunday, I apply the it on her hair and braid the hair in fat chunks on Saturday morning , Sunday morning I loosen the fat braids and we have our curly Afro hair by picking with the blue comb or cutting comb.
The hair mayonnaise makes her hair very soft and easy to comb. It also makes her scalp look wet and slick after plaiting. Hairdressers don't like this cos it makes the hair slip off their fingers.
Coconut Oil for the shine and scalp in roads.
The styling custard is so the hair stays in a bun all day without using those horrible gels when we're going out. I also use it when she plaits a style that has brush.
Detangler is used for our next day Afro.

Atinuke in a bun, Afro, hair loose and hair in corn rows.

Hair goals very beautiful

mbula:
good evening wonderful mamas.I've always walked past this thread and decided to stop by here today to really understand the thread.luckily for me,I found it interesting, educative and entertaining....biko make una shift for me make I follow siddon....especially on top this Ali Express matter....I salute all of una

welcome mama

Mzleemah:
Thank you Fe..ddy27 for the review on lactogen, we are on the second tin and my boy loves it plus no more constipation we now poo with ease

Wao! I'm happy I could be of help.. thanks for the feedback

Chanbaby:


My sister, I asked same question b4 I agreed to use it and amazingly my baby didn't experience any issues when he started teething.

lol...your baby just didn't have any issues. the soap was not responsible jare (my belief tho)..none of my kids ever had any teething ish...my mum and gran pressured me to give pican and the likes, I refused so now they believe my decisions and say they are old school

myrygurl:


lolzz...
its not my fault na...as a ftm plus I have been hearing it from people esp market women that sells all this local stuffs.. once they site you with lo in the market they will keep chanting it in your ear..
An I remember when I was in the market with lo, one woman was persuading me to come and buy teething soap, that no stickiness and all that..I just ignored her because lo was barely 3months then..

Thanks

it's expected jare.. I just knew you were a first time mum.. don't answer them o

myrygurl:


The superstitious beliefs..I thought as much..
Am off to go and getting my [b]Yoruba black teething soap [/b]asap..pls at what month should I start bathing her with it?

Much Thanks..

Interesting how does soap aid teething process

take a chill pill ! You don't need to do anything about teething.. It's a natural process... Please allow the child be

Akorkor:
@fed..dy27, please i will love to know who did the photoshoot for fedora. I know you are in PH but any lagos mama that have idea please help me. I want to be planning ahead. enque, iomoge and all lagos mama!!!

wrapsandroses photography did it.. mamas mentioned some baby friendly photographers.. I've seen their works too like M12.

Please don't do studio, it can be boring. 1st birthday photography takes a lot of patience

I can plan a theme for you and get all the props you will need. Oya slide into my whatsapp, let's talk