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Health › Re: Pregnancy Are You Pregnant Or Going Through A High Risk Pregnancy,,lets Talk by helovesme(f): 10:34am On Feb 25, 2016
tatacherie:
I jez dey one corner for here oo
I'm still battling with painful wrist ooo since i gave birth I cant carry my baby to fed her,bath her is war.I don't know wat kinda syndrome it is cry thanks for checking on me,I do appreciate. trust ur son is bubbling
My dear. I have also battled with carpel tunnel from the second trimester of my pregnancy. Mine was on my left wrist.

I saw a doctor but there was nothing much they could do except reassure me and they also advised me to get the hand splint. I was however given the option of painkillers but I declined.

I wore a hand splint for most part of my pregnancy but had to stop after I gave birth because I needed unrestricted hands to carry my baby, etc.

I must say that the pain has greatly reduced and all I feel now is very little pain.

I know how it feels especially when you pain hits you suddenly when you are trying to do even the most basic things with your hand. Continue to drink lots of water, massage the wrist with balms formulated for pains in the joints and just endure. The pain will stop soon smiley
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f):
drlayla:
And who said powder is not good for babies? since it is the face ensure u bath ur baby with lukewarm water keep proper hygiene and apply any Good TALC power available. Even at 6months ideally I should introduce ur baby to family diet!
I do not think its best to use talc powder as there appears to be evidence to suggest it causes cancer.

See the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35648252

Talc powders are also linked to respiratory problems.

If you must use powder at all, then use non-allergic ones made from corn starch.

Health › Re: Pregnancy Are You Pregnant Or Going Through A High Risk Pregnancy,,lets Talk by helovesme(f): 1:23pm On Feb 19, 2016
zaynie:
Where Mo, Kimoni, Beedam, RashMe, Helovesme, Lovinam, Proudmum38, Proudmum11, Talltosyne.
Being a while mamas, check in
thanks Hun for checking up on me.

how are you doing?

Modath, how borri? i see baby K practicing his rolls. cant get my baby to stay put. lol. always wanting to roll from side to side.

tatacherie, how u dey?
Christianity Etc › Re: Anita Oyakhilome Gets Divorce Certificate by helovesme(f): 3:51pm On Feb 18, 2016
Demdem:
Seriously, pastor Chris the divorcee. Shame.
it shocking

a 'whole' pastor chris

nobody would have predicted this at all
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 10:19pm On Feb 04, 2016
Congrats Hajarahbadmus

Lmao @ pounded yam and efo riro. Make sure it's laced with orisirisi fish, beef, etc
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 10:13pm On Feb 04, 2016
stadora:
Am also havin ds same problem wit my lo. But if I may ask, doesn't al formula taste same? I ve tried cow n gate many times wit my lo, but he kips refusin it.
Again, pls my lo is hvin slight cough, can I gv him piriton syrup n wots d dosage?
1) No. All formulas do not taste the same. Just the same way peak milk and carnation milk do not taste the same wink If he keeps refusing it, maybe you should try another brand. Milk is very vital for the first one year of a child's life so you need to find a brand he loves.

2) Piriton has to be one of the most abused drugs in nigeria. cheesy grin that said, at my end, Piriton is for allergies not cough and I personally won't give it to a child unless it's prescribed by a doctor or buy OTC unless I'm sure the child is suffering from an allergic reaction.

Since it's just a slight cough, why not give him vitamin C and lots of warm water ?
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Confused: Got A Better Paying Job A Month After I Got A Job by helovesme(f): 3:17pm On Feb 04, 2016
when it comes to work especially at this stage of your career, do not be sentimentally attached because when its time for the company to downsize or if you do anything that warrants a sack, there are usually no sentiments.

drop your resignation letter and move on to the new job.

if you boss is as nice as you say he is, he will match the offer of the new company or offer you much more.
Politics › Re: My Respect For Robert Mugabe Just Grew In Tripple Fold by helovesme(f): 2:07pm On Feb 02, 2016
andresia:
watched his speech yesterday and I must say I was really impressed by his eloquence and thought process.

very few African leaders can match him in speech and thought. Dude was applauded by all throughout his speech.

but how did this man run Zimbabwe aground like dis na huh huh huh huh
Forget all the negative press.

Mugabe is well read/educated.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 1:58pm On Feb 02, 2016
mydreams25:
Pls mums i want you to enlighten me on the necessary drugs am supposed to have at home as first aid for my child. A woman was talking beside me yesterday and was saying that she has a container she stores drugs in for her children and i think i should have too or what do you think mums? Common paracetamol i dont have at home o,i buy and throwaway when am done with it, again i do hear of ORS, pardon me i dont know it is it a mixture or drug? even ZINC? Am i suppose to have all these&some others at home? Pls help a worried mum. My son is a year old.
Cc: modath, onegai, firsttymum,kaffybill,ozycy and all other great mothers.
Body Thermometer (very important)
Paracetamol
Nurofen
Multivitamin
Tixylix Cough Syrup
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 1:52pm On Feb 02, 2016
idealsico:
mamas una dooo; still on fomula issue i ntroduced sma gld to my four month girl due to my work but she refused to take even water.pls advice me
Just to add to what miraclemum and lovinam have said, I think timing is key. Give her the bottle when she's really hungry.

Start with a little quantity (10ml or 20ml) and if she finishes it, then breastfeed till she's full. Continue with this method by increasing the quantity of milk until she's drinking solely formula for a meal.

Using this method ensures you do not prepare too much milk that you eventually end up throwing away because she has refused to drink it.

If all the various suggestions fail, then maybe you need to try another formula brand. Maybe she might prefer another.

Regarding water, you can add very little Ribena to it if you are a fan of Ribena like me.

That said, have you fed her from a bottle before she clocked 4 months? If not, you have your work cut out as your child might take a while to get used to the teat since she's been used to a nip-ple, so you have to keep trying.
Politics › Re: Bayelsa Bombing & Water Pollution: When Did Nigerians Become This silly? by helovesme(f): 1:34pm On Feb 02, 2016
rhymaster:
I used to sympathize and pity the ND whose lands have been destroyed by oil spills for decades but it now appears I (like most other Nigerians) are wrong! The oil companies owned by foreigners are being proved right: the Nigerians of the ND do not care one hoot about their lands and even if oil destroyed the last fish or green sprout, they'd take that for a little handout of money! They bombed a multi-billion dollar infrastructure that will adds and ultimately will always add value to their cities / states, spilled oil that will destroy their environments and cost billions to clean-up, which may not happen for decades given Nigeria's record of handling issues like this, and that is smart? Well, let them just set fire to the place and burn it down completely, let us see who will suffer!
This is why even before the crumbling oil prices, some major oil and gas firms have been divesting from Nigeria.

Those militants have made trading in nigeria very frustrating that any "potential profits" from oil drilling by these firms is not even worth the trouble.

A friend that works with a major oil servicing company once told me how the governance board swore that there's nothing that can entice them into doing business in nigeria just to show you how bad things are.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Live Iowa Caucus Result Has Cruz Leading Trump. by helovesme(f): 5:40am On Feb 02, 2016
CFCman:
He is officially a loser grin
But the last 2 winners of the Iowa Repub caucuses - Santorum in 2011, and Huckabee in 2008, didn't clinch the nomination. So there is still hope for Trump and Rubio
Very true. Anybody but trump.

If he becomes president, he would end up alienating others and be probably end up as one of the worlds most hated presidents. Lol
Foreign Affairs › Re: Live Iowa Caucus Result Has Cruz Leading Trump. by helovesme(f): 5:09am On Feb 02, 2016
CFCman:
Lol. Trump is currently in 2nd place, but Rubio is only 1% behind in 3rd...
Lol. I'm still glad he lost.

His bragging rights have been diminished.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Live Iowa Caucus Result Has Cruz Leading Trump. by helovesme(f): 4:37am On Feb 02, 2016
CFCman:
Ted Cruz has won Iowa!
Fantastic.

I would love to see a Clinton vs Cruz contest.

Trump is way too decisive to lead any country in this era.

To think Trump came third grin Shame catch am grin
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f):
babythug:
Dear All,

One of the things that I've enjoyed in the short time span i.ve spent here is our ability to exchange banter,ideas and advice without becoming vile towards each other.
Thanks dear.

Blessed are the peacemakers . . . .

What she is trying to do is give the impression that I have posted here that other brands apart from aptamil is for cheap stakes.

WTF is that? I challenge her to show me any post of mine where I have compared formula brands or put a price tag on any.

Why is she getting her knickers in a twist over aptamil huh huh Is aptamil gold dust in nigeria? Aptamil that's sold for 10quid (9.99 sef) at my end (covert it and it's less than 5,000 naira - far less than the average cost of asoebi in nigeria). Is that what I will be using to "form levels" on an annoymous forum? undecided if we want to "form levels" then let's do it with fast cars, handbags and shoes and not baby food.

If people use formula to form level at her end, I don't belong to that band wagon. At my end, nobody gives a rats a$$ whatever you feed your child.

My posts are centered on aptamil because it's the brand I use. Will should I post on other brands I do not have first hand experience with? Other mums post on other brands, why hasn't she picked on them ?

I have overlooked her rant on cough syrup (because I have already explained my stand on that and also said its cough syrup with codeine that's not meant for infants) but her coming here to misconstrut my posts to label me as looking down on other mothers just because I use a 10quid formula - I'm sorry but I will not accept that.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 4:01pm On Jan 31, 2016
Firstymum

Where you dey? Tea has been served. Come and sip wink
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 3:56pm On Jan 31, 2016
modath:
Between 1.5-1.7k for the big tub, the small tub is 900h, started with Rice @ 4mths though, just like the sound of multigrain...

& that gerber nor get taste ooo but I like that sugar is not a factor now, dem go still chop sugar tire...

@ helovesme ..
Why? sad

@ lamdec

Why? sad
Mo. Sorry but I have to give it to her. People have moved on and since she decided to put it on her head to attack my person and post lies (na jeje my lane I dey), I had to respond. Me I sabi clap back oh. I no dey look person face. At the end of the day, it's an annoymous forum. We are here for the banter and to learn.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f):
lamdec:
Madam abeg, take it easy o. this is the second time I will see you do this on this thread and its not healthy at all. You are not the custodian of all knowledge
Firstly, it was the issue of cough and cold syrup. Pediatricians says that it's not appropriate for children under 6years, you are saying it is. And I believe you are not a doctor, I agree that these drugs are sold over the counter but pediatricians are warning we mothers to stop using them and you were taking the issue personal like you know more than they do.
About the formula ,I have it on my brand of formula not to reduce the scoop or increase it as it can cause illness, I use to use isomil, I am sure it's written on nan too. Not everyone uses Aptamil and not everyone can use aptamil.
You may tag other formulas cheap but we are using them for our little ones proudly.
So madam, be considerate when you are making comments and read widely too. Thanks.
@ bolded Madam, is everything okay? Show me which post of mine where I tagged any formula cheap? If you feel intimidated or suffering from inferiority complex, is that my fault? Go ahead and show me which post of mine where I have listed formula brands, price tags or tagged any cheap.

Please respect yourself.

All I have done on this thread is to have good banter, offer genuine and honest opinion on my own experiences and answer the odd mama that's in need of advice. I try my best to back what I say with screenshots, links, etc. I have not pushed my opinion on anybody's throat. Many mamas have come to collaborate my opinion, many have come to disagree. At the end of the day, no size fits all. It's our individual perogative to do what's best for our child.

That said, you are late to the party however you've been noticed and you can have your medal.

In fact, I have no option but to tell you to STFU since you've chosen to misconstrut my posts. I post in simple and clear English so if you've decided to misinterprete my posts, mix them up with responses given to specific posters then I won't even waste my time trying to explain anything to you.

If you see any post/comment from me, biko jump and pass and ignore. It's not by force to read anything I post. Abi na your question I respond to ? undecided
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 10:45am On Jan 31, 2016
temmy2103:
Yes, was always told to give after the injection
Phew!

Thank goodness you were also told to give your baby paracetamol after immunisation because I'm sure some people here were already giving side eyes that "Helovesme is at it again". undecided

From ogi to cough syrup to formula to scoops and now paracetamol. grin grin

Na only me waka come cheesy
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 8:51am On Jan 31, 2016
ozycy:
Sometime during immunization last year, some pediatricians/ doctors came and gave a talk about giving paracetamol to babies before immunization. They said it's not right and it interferes with the injections.
Have anyone else heard this?
http://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-subjects/public-health/change-in-paracetamol-advice-for-new-meningitis-vaccine/5089909.fullarticle

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/pages/meningitis-b-vaccine.aspx

Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f):
Hafsat24:
@ce during the day..I didn't know I was just punishing my baby undecided..how you doing and baby..
Pls he just had his 6wks immunization..he's running temperature..what do I do?
Please give him paracetamol for the temperature.

He should have been administered pcm before the immunisation.

When I went for my son's immunization, I forgot to give him pcm the night before as I was told by the medic. However, the nurse gave him a dose before she gave him the injections.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 10:51am On Jan 30, 2016
modath:
On Topic, I hardly adhere to the recommended scoop guideline I just let instinct guide me... we also have bottles of varying sizes, a nor dey remember check ML sef.

With No 1 & 2, they were only formula fed for a couple of days till BM was established, exclusively BFed till 4 months & moved to Frisogold & cerelac without adding milk then switched to Golden morn & peak 123 @ around 10mths...
Thanks for your honesty. The truth is many mums do this if they want to be really honest.

modath:
I'm wary about offering advise cos most times, intention & perception get mixed up somewhere along the communication channel.. smiley
So true!
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 10:07am On Jan 30, 2016
@doubledouble

Noted.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 10:02am On Jan 30, 2016
aye88:
Funny enough, I see aptamil at every nook and crannies of lagos, felt it was one of our aba brothers new invention. Some people feed their babies Enfamil of 9k, Similac of 12k and no noise. Everyone shld feed their babies whatthey can afford simple as long as the baby Is healthy
First of all, I don't live in your so called nook and cranny so I have no idea of the price tag on formula at your end.

The names you've mentioned - enfamil, similac are not sold at my end.

It seems you are just trying to be cheeky. Have I told anyone to buy aptamil - apart from mothers that have posted and complained about wanting to try other brands?

Maybe you should take time out to answer posts from other women rather than coming here to drop inciting posts.

If I center my posts around aptamil, it because it is the brand I use. Why would I post on another brand I have not used?

P.s. Next time mention my username
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f):
MumZ:
Madam Aptamil, so u know u don't know nytn bout oda formulars bt u r advising same reduced scoop 2 water 4 all formulars. Nd wen anoda mum says it can make d babies ill has suggested on most tins, it turns out its cos dey r cheap articles. Isorite.
What are you saying huh huh U sha want to put mouth and be noticed. Okay, I haf seen you and you can have your medal. now you can jump pass my comment and waka Biko? undecided

Why not go to pages 441 and 442 and address other mothers that suggested the same thing to the lady.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 12:18am On Jan 30, 2016
proudmom38:
@helovesme I wasn't challenging u or quarreling with u...I'm a ftm,I did ebf and wants 2 introduce formula 2my baby who wil be 6months 2mor...I got cow & gate follow-on milk n I saw wat I wrote earlier atfta reading ur comments...I wanted some enlightenment on it,not argument or anger...Maybe u misread me. Thanks anyways!


NB..I'm not feeding my lo with 'ogi' n those who does, might ve their reasons...
Yeah. Yeah. Your post reeked of sarcasm.

One reading your post would think you've been feeding your baby formula.

You could have waited to introduce your baby to formula, feed him the recommended scoop to see its effects on him and then decide if I and the other mums are wrong.

I won't expect your baby to be constipated anyway whether you give him the recommended scoops or more because he's passed the 6 months mark and he can enjoy a varied diet unlike mum's with babies younger than 6 months feeding on milk and nothing else.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 8:32pm On Jan 29, 2016
proudmom38:
How about d instructions written on d can of formula stated dat 'increasing or reducing d amount adviced can make d baby ill'?....I saw dis on a tin of cow & gate follow on milk I bought today,as my baby wil be 6months 2mor...Wat wil u say to that?
Sigh.

Una still dey on this matter undecided

Please. It's getting boring. undecided

I'm NOT the first or the only mother that told the lady in question to reduce the scoop of formula she's giving her baby so biko free me. To each their own.

Feed your child whatever pleases you. I find it amusing that you are concerned with my advice of "going one scoop less" but you see nothing wrong in feeding a baby or "augmenting" with ogi to "fill" up the child's stomach tongue

That said, I use aptamil for my baby. I know nothing about your cow and gate Biko. I'm still on the "first infant milk" and there's NOTHING like that on the pack. The only thing on the pack is "ADDING TOO MANY OR TOO FEW SCOOPS IS HARMFUL". if aptamil tells me to put 7 scoops which leaves my baby constipated and I decide to go with 6 scoops - THAT IS MY CHOICE and I have a healthy and happy baby. That's all that matters to me. Going one scoop less is NOT "too few scoops" in my book.

Please do whatever works for you Biko. We on combination feeding (where sometimes our babies take minimum 4 bottles of formula in a day) know what works best for us.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f): 5:29pm On Jan 29, 2016
Nita2013:
Hahahahah as regards d 1st bolded

D "cheap brand" like u put it constipates some children too so it doesn't follow that because it contains a lower percentage of composition that's y a child takin it is not constipated.

D way u swear by aptamil isn't bad. But my dear some mums no wan use ear hear dat name as well and swears by their own baby's formula.

If a child takes a particular formula and is constipated, like my pead will say, change to another formula until u see d one that suits d baby instead of goin against d direction on d tin.

But like I always say "to each his own" and I kno no mum would want to hurt her baby thus every mum does what they feel is best.
I'm sure the other mothers that told the lady (even before I posted) to reduce the scoops of formula as they also think that's what's responsible for the constipation are not feeding their babies with aptamil so this isn't "an aptamil is the best" debate.
Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f):
The amount of scoops stipulated on the pack is ONLY A GUIDE

this is clearly stated on aptamil's website. So there's nothing that says you MUST stick to the quantity or frequency of feeds as stated on the pack.

Every baby is different and they've also acknowledged on their site that a baby's feeding habits might not match their guidelines precisely.

https://www.aptaclub.co.uk/article/how-much-how-often

Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by helovesme(f):
Hafsat24:
I was on EBF but not anymore..thing is he can suck for 2hrs and still not be satisfied..i give him the formula only twice a dayt..i yry my best to breastfeed all through inbetween..true to your words..when I give formula at night he sleeps all through till morning grin
Truth be told I'm not happy giving formula undecided..I wanted EBF..in all this he's still not chubby yet and my neighbour who keeps ringing it in me ears that he's too skinny and I should go see a doc isn't helping matters
your baby is a boy and people say boys eat a lot and i think its true. my baby too can suck for africa. as he is milking me, he is also whoozing down aptamil. no time! grin grin grin

i was also like you. i wanted to do EBF but my baby was never satisfied. he would always end up crying. my mum would be like ''this boy is hungy ooooooooooooooooo'' and i will just carry face and insist that ''no, he's not hungry, i am on EBF'' and my mum would YIMU. LOL grin grin cheesy.

the first day i gave him formula and i noticed no more crying, i actually felt very, very bad because it meant all these while he had been hungry hence why he was crying. since then, i adopted full combination feeding. 70-80% breastmilk and 20% water/formula. some days i give him formula during the day and then i breastfeed him from say 6pm and anytime he wakes up till morning. some days its vice versa.

maybe you should increase the number of bottles he takes a day. have you checked his weight with the medics to see if he is within the percentile for his age? IGNORE your neighbour. is she a scale ? lol. how does she know that he is underweight.

if he cries a lot, its hunger oh. just increase the number of bottles you give him. a child should not starve or be underfed just because we are eager to do EBF. wink
Politics › Re: Nnamdi Kanu Made A Big Mistake. by helovesme(f): 3:43pm On Jan 29, 2016
the fact remains that if nnamdi kanu had succeeded in entering and leaving nigeria without being arrested, he would have been a successful billionnaire by now.

he would have been on radio, yapping up and down on how untouchable he is and also canvassing for more money and donations from people. he would have been travelling to all countries where there are Igbos canvassing for money and support and using his trip to nigeria to convince them. he would have came up with all sort of lies on how he met with kings and queens and how he came to inspect the biafra army during his visit and how he is also inspected the biafra defence headquaters in onitsha and other lies.

his coming to nigeria is akin to a fraudster taking his white maga to an arranged CBN office to wash dollars. a very risky move as the fraudster can be arrested, however, it is a key move that is used to prove legality hence they can bleed the maga dry.

this exactly was nnamdi's tactic but it has backfired big time.

he holds a bristish passport. if his struggle was genuine, by now the british authorities/diplomats would have been on nigeria's case asking him to be released. however, they are fully aware he is a fraudster and they are happy to get him off their land. if nnamdi is not careful, his UK citizenship might be revoked. he is a terroist and now all terroists involved in terror or instigating war in other countries have their citizenship stripped off cheesy grin

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