tbaby123:
I am a new convert, after TTcing for almost 13years..

New journey hasn't been easy. Morning sickness last till the night, lost of appetite, vomits and no sleep..

How do experience mommas manage

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! The good Lord that had started this journey will complete it for you in Jesus name.

Secondly, please see a doctor. He or she will give you something to ease up the morning sickness......though some women, like me, experience morning sickness all through 9 months of pregnancy.

I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy

Olivemma:

thanks a lot Mummy, seems I'll get the above drugs. cos the doctor only prescribed Dulphaston 10mg 1*2

Please allow your doctor to prescribe for you before you get them.
That shes using them doesn't mean you have to also!!!

Consult your doctor first! If unsatisfied, seek a second opinion

Tatacherie
I am so sorry that this happened to your little girl.
Please start from the school and like one mama said, tell your little girl a story, get her comfortable and she will tell you who is responsible.

I am so sorry this has happened to you.

May God be with your family through this.

Modified

Redberyl:
Good morning mamas, pls is it advisable to buy a baby cot. So many people have told me it's a waste of money, that they don't sleep in it. What do you guys think? I am thinking getting those small foldable beds with mosquito nets though so baby can co sleep with me and hubby.

I bought a cot. Graco pack and play. It can be collapsed and easy to travel with as it's quite portable. It came in veeeery handy. Especially when we had guests who wanted to carry baby at all cost. I put my son in there, put the mosquito net down and tell them to greet him from there. It prevented people carrying him unnecessarily. My son also napped there during the day in the living room while I rested in the room. If he cried for food, my mil would pick him up, feed, burp, and return him there. Only reason why we didnt use it for long was cos my son is tall and he outgrew it fast.
Only thing we changed was the mattress. We measured it and got a custom waterproof mattress.
We packed it up and put it in the bag that was added to the carton and we will be using it for this second baby too.

What works for A may not work for B.
You may need to try it out first to see if it works for you

Rocktation:


I once visited a friend who was gifted (thank God) a baby stroller, in her sandy area of a Nigerian neighbourhood. Now, that I think about it, the stroller did the exact same job of this cot you describe and a pinch, in comparison to what the portable beds with nets do, that most mums buy. The baby stayed in the stroller in the living area, while visitors cooed at him too. The stroller also had a mosquito net as does a cot and a portable bed.

Now, would you say it didn't work for her? But would it be nice to advise other first time mums, especially in Nigeria, to go for it? Reaaaally?

First time mums tend to go all out when it comes to shopping for baby and when they eventually realize that they may have overdone it, what choice would they have but to exert their inner creativeness with what they really could do without? Bassinets...changing tables..cots....are a few of the ridiculously impractical stuff that have better and lasting substitutes.

..My cent

I am sure you read the part where I said what works for A may not work for B!

There are Nigerians that live in areas with great road networks and they use strollers for their kids. Some even come to the shopping malls with the strollers. All these things depends on your pocket finally. If you want to splurge on your baby, why should anyone else be bothered about it?

Chitumu:
Hello great mums in the house. God bless the fruits of your womb and your perseverance. Amen. Am not a mum am here on behalf of my wife, she didn't know anything about Nairaland, as a first time parent to make a complain about our 18 months old hyper active son, hoping to find a remedy. This guy has turned an once quite house to a commotion hall, i say commotion becouse no any other word to define his headache causing behaviors during the day time, he has so much bruises gotten from all curiosity adventures, this guy can can strangle a cat, put press iron or heater in wall socket, place pot on fire, sweep the room with broom, jumb on the bed, on the tv and fan , wash his cloth, bath himself witth any available water dirty or colored, go under the jeep ,just name it and its there. The only way to stop him was thru the cane and i read somewhere in this forum that using cane will make him stubborn in near future .all me my wife want to know is Plss at what age hyper active child stop these behavior.

Hes acting his age sir. Toddlers are always hyperactive. Best you can do is keep anything sharp or harmful out of his way.

If I tell you what my 2 year old does ehn you go pity me

You can also get coloring books for him with those large crayons, and give him to color or scribble

Rocktation:


Don't. Even as a gift, I wouldn't advise you to accept. Except you have a lot of garage space and just want to be known for stashing baby stuff. Babies don't sleep for long periods, so you are stuck with having to take them out every now and again and it's worse when they can only sleep with a nipple to their lips... Imagine what you'd do then...

Just don't.

I bought a cot. Graco pack and play. It can be collapsed and easy to travel with as it's quite portable. It came in veeeery handy. Especially when we had guests who wanted to carry baby at all cost. I put my son in there, put the mosquito net down and tell them to greet him from there. It prevented people carrying him unnecessarily. My son also napped there during the day in the living room while I rested in the room. If he cried for food, my mil would pick him up, feed, burp, and return him there. Only reason why we didnt use it for long was cos my son is tall and he outgrew it fast.
Only thing we changed was the mattress. We measured it and got a custom waterproof mattress.
We packed it up and put it in the bag that was added to the carton and we will be using it for this second baby too.

What works for A may not work for B.
You may need to try it out first to see if it works for you.

SlimBrawnie:

Alright, I'm very grateful.

You're welcome

SlimBrawnie:


Okay, thank you so much mama. Congratulations on your second, wishing you a perfect delivery.
Do you use HMO, if yes, pls is there anything I need to know about their NHIS services there? I want to change mine this week.

Yes I use HMO. You may need to call their number to ask about their insurance services though or ask your HMO

SlimBrawnie:

Lmao, Amen... Shame just dey catch me sha. I don't want to even use my former hospital even though my CS stitches was very perfect cos when matron was telling me last year "see you next year" I told her "back 2 sender", see me now na.. I have not even told anybody. Pls any mama that has used Limi hospital to give birth should kindly let me know how their services are, I've only used them for immunization.

Used Limi Hospital for my first and I'm using them again for my second. They are good and I'm comfortable with their doctors.

crownzeal:
BA BA BA!!! Mummies thank you for all your support, I don born boy ooo. 3.6kg around 6pm, VJ with tear .... BS later.

To everyone I am grateful , expecting mummies God will make it easy. For TTC's God will bless you with your miracle babies sooner than you can imagine.

Congratulations mama

crownzeal:
Hello mummies,

Please I am 40 weeks +5days now. I woke up to wee about 2am, I saw a light bloody/pinkish discharge. And afterwards I have been having back and forth cramping and contractions (not very intense). When do I head to the hospital? I read that I should try time the contractions. Pls help a FTM.

You should go to the hospital mama

Peachbloom:


HI. The symptoms are not necessarily Obstetric cholestasis. Some reactions of pregnancy can also be itchy skin with absolutely nothing to worry about. Piriton does a very good job here.
However, is your palm itchy? And the soles of your feet?

I'm not the one with the itching.
I was just responding to the other mama and I remembered reading something about itching and redness.
That's why I said she should also see her doctor

CindyByFine:
Mamas,

Abeg make una help me oh.

My baby is 5 days old at the moment and till now, nothing is coming out from my breast....not colostrum talk more of breast milk.

Took palmwine today, used manual breast pump this night for 5 mins on each breast yet nothing.

Depression is about setting in on me oh. Urgent Help will be appreciated.

Get an automatic breast pump.
Again theres no award for breastfeeding. I know it's tough and depressing but please, formula feed if you're not lactating. Your baby will not love you less.

I am sorry for what you're going through

humbleme99:


Hello mamas please join me to thank the greatest of all, the God of signs and wonders, Jehovah. I came here last month with tears, and I made a declaration by faith.
I'm happy to announce that God heard my prayers and declaration. Right now, I'm 3 weeks pregnant. Indeed, God is bigger than our problems.

Congratulations mama
You will carry to term and deliver safely.

nahzyla:


Thank you,
The doctor prescribed piriton but it doesn't seem to be working

Ehen it's called Obstetric Cholestisis (I dont know if this is what you have, but the symptoms you mentioned points to this sha. Again, I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE) My advice would be to seek a second opinion

nahzyla:
Please mamas I need your help urgently, no read and pass abeg.

Since yesterday I was having these plenty red rashes all over my body and they are itchy too. The rashes are all over my body face, entire arm, belly, legs. Its quite uncomfortable.

Please who knows what the cause is and what I can do to relieve it.

Is it normal in pregnancy? Has anyone experienced it before?

Thanks

Please see your doctor. I know theres a kind of rash and itching that comes with pregnancy for some people. I've forgotten the name. It's usually reddish too. See your doctor and show him or her and explain. Pele mama

Annaseyi:
Good morning Mummy's,

Meant to be team April but when I went for an US at 7 weeks, gestational sac was only seen with no fetal pole measuring 5 weeks 4 days. . A repeat scan was advised after two weeks to check for any progress.

After 2 weeks, fetal pole is not yet seen and pregnancy was measured at 7 weeks. Conclusion : anembryonic pregnancy.

I went to see a doctor showing him the scan results and he advised we wait for 2 more weeks to see if there's any progress or we evacuate.

I have no cramps, no bleeding safe for last week when I wiped once after the using the loo I found a brown discharge (tmi). Since then I haven't spotted.

My worries are, waiting for two weeks without any further action, any implication? As my husband is worried that if we don't do something now it might be dangerous for me. The doctor though advised that if I notice any slight bleeding or pain in stomach I should report immediately to the hospital but knowing how stubborn my body is, I doubt if it will happen.

I need words from experienced Mama's though not expecting any medical advice here as this is not a hospital but if there are any doctors or nurses, will appreciate your medical expertise.

^{[/sup]see long tory on top anembryonic pregnancy. You too talk. Kai[sup]}

I'm sorry for what you're going through.
Perhaps you should listen to your doctor? Or seek a second opinion if you're not comfortable.

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Hey mama

Splasshhh:
Hallo mommas!

I have been following this thread from page one since my Gf introduced me to it a month ago.
I have never commented but, all the stories here have been helpful.


Looking forward to the time when God will give me the child I had prayed for.
The seed that will stay.

Thank you Jesus.

I am so sorry for everything you have been through. God will change your story and you shall have a testimony that will be permanent in Jesus name

rvpbae:


So i hear but my 18month won't even near swallow and i wonder why. Thankfully he eats everything else.

Swallow is the only food my son eats very very very well! He eats adult size swallow and I'm not even exaggerating! Any other food na manage he de manage am

FloraEC:

You can check @hungrillvillekitchen she's in Gwarimpa and I'm sure she does delivery anywhere in Abuja.

The delivery will cost as much as the food. Trust me. Abuja vendors no de smile.

Jellyshine:

@jazzyjazz
I live in kuje and most vendors won't go beyond lugbe axis.

Oh okay. I understand now

Jellyshine:
Congratulations to all our new momma's.How is vigilante going.I just want to say I feel like eating catfish peppersoup and agidi
This my craving takes a new dimension daily.I wish I live in Lagos where I used to get ofada rice and hot sauce,ekuru with enough pepper,ugba with abacha,ewa agonyin with ponmo,correct yam pottage made with soft onitsha yam chai pregnancy in Lagos was pure Bliss so many things I feel like eating but it's not accessible where I currently reside.This pregnancy isn't getting the petting it deserves o .
I have to cook anything I feel like eating and that takes the fun away,all the fine fine local foods I love to eat can only be found in town which is far away from the satellite town i live in the fct .
Rant over!
#Team March for no loss.
#We will carry our babies with pride
#TeamSwaggerliciousMommas.
Happy bumping to us all.

Where are you located? You can patronize online vendors.
With my first, my mum was here to always cook whatever I craved for. With this one, she's not here so it's been difficult. I buy what I crave from online vendors and it's not been bad at all.

olabrinks:
I looked in the mirror today and I cried.
I’m just feeling so down at the moment I don’t know if it’s hormones but I’m just feeling so out of it, like I just can’t recognise the human being in front of me. I know I should be grateful for this blessing but I feel I’m losing myself in the process. My face has become so much darker than the rest of my body, I’m adding weight at an extreme pace, I don’t want to go out anymore I don’t feel good in anything I wear. My lips are constantly peeling then I have all these dark spots on my face from the acne I had from the first trimester. I don’t have the energy to be myself, to do normal things, I’m just moody most of the time. I’m just thinking out loud though , and I hope I can feel better about myself as I continue this pregnancy. I’m not ungrateful.

Awwwwn hugs mama
Its just pregnancy hormones that's messing with you.
You'll definitely loose the weight after giving birth and your face will return to normal.
Just like you, I suffer from severe chapped lips due to dehydration and I've not used lipstick in 7 months now.
Dont worry, you'll be alright.

Hugs mama

Stmema:



Choi... Thnx mama, I threw it away immediately I tasted it o... I used canned sardines, I'll switch... I can't stand the smell of garlic so I bought the blended ones... Are they not good enough? The thing with cooking his food is that he will eat like 3 or 4 spoons n not eat again... Making the whole thing tiresome which is why I went to buy friso on the first place...

So after blending the food, say boiled yam or potato, u cook again, ill definitely try it, tnx mama

Soft swallow with draw soup is always a hit! Try it

bookholla:
BA and BS.

My angel arrived in the early hours of the 5th of September 2019. EDD according to scan at 20weeks was 8th sep.(i didn't know my lmp).
Actually,am not sure of the reason i didn't identify with my team,its either i forgot to submit the post i typed or i submitted it nd my team refused to identify wtme. But that didnt stop me from learning from the thread sa.

Bs.

This pregnancy was very different from my first,infact i had the opposite of every symptoms of my first. From excessive eating to serious laziness and big tummy,but i bless God it ended in praise.
From about 36 weeks i was already very tired of being pregnant,and i only tried to wait till 37weeks bfr i started doing tns to induce labor . i walked,danced, climbed stair case,did kpekus,drank castor oil but DS baby no gree show.
So i just decided to wait. 5th of september was my antenatal day and i was deteemined to drink another castor oil bfr going to see whether labor will start while am at d hospital but as God will have it i didn't get to drink it.
At about 1 am my son woke me to drink tea,i was in d middle of attending to him wen i felt a tap down my tummy,and something like a discharge followed.so i went to d bathroom to clean up but i strted feeling drops of water instead. That was how i started leaking water o,i woke hubby nd we started contemplating on how to get to d hospital at dt time cos we dont have a car. At that time contraction had not started so we just waited.contraction started at past 2 and i endured d pain till around 3.at around 3,i cldnt hold d pain anymore so i told hubby to start trying for uber and luckily for us we got a ride.
The ride took us about 40min and i went to heaven nd came back with crazy pain.
When we eventually got to d hospital and checked i was already fully dilated. And within another 30min my daughter was out weighing 2.95 without tear.
The relief i got afterwards was heavenly and i cldnt thank God enough for making d labor very brief.
I pray for all remaining preggy mamas ,safe and swift delivery is ur portion ijn.
As for me,am out for gud o.

She's a beauty.
Congratulations mama

talltosyne:


Body dey inside clothe oooo. E Ku waddling

Ese o
No be small waddling

talltosyne:

Iya ni yen.....I dey hail oooo. Two hands for one person

Hehehehe maami I hail back o
How body?

tyhgfrdeswscbhf:
Hello beautiful Mama's....I heard that eating much okro soup while pregnant is bad...and that is what I always want to eat


Pls help me

Okro is very good in pregnancy.
Please enjoy it. Add vegetables too

hunniesuzie:
Jazzyjazz see your sister

Doh, It's part of the package. Just eat what you can eat, stay hydrated and take your prenatals. I've observed that pregnacare makes some people nauseous (with Tablet like human head), do you want to switch prenatals? It will mean more tablets but smaller sized. Talk to your doctor

Sorry mama

I don see am o my sister