Newmum15:
Oh that's good,guess we're still on track.pls what are the vaccines you got?thank you

Newmum15:
All the mummies in the house!!!I'm here again o,lol.Pls can you guys help with all the vaccine baby needs before he's 2 months old?Pls o,I'm seeing plenty vaccine names here and I'm confused.My baby is a month old and has just gotten Tdap and first shot of Hep B.Thinking of holding up with the second shot till we get back home.Pls I need your help here.Thank you

sheweezy:
Sabi mamas good afternoon. Please help me what can I do about my sore and bruised nipples, even nipple cream is not working. Whenever my LO puts his mouth gbam, it rings in my brain till he is done sucking.
Then please mamas how many injection will my baby be given at 6 weeks immunization. Thank you in anticipation for responses

nggie:
Goodevening mamas in d house. I just had my princecharming a week ago. He's so demanding as per breastmilk. My nipple are all bruised n sore dnt knw if dres anytin I can apply on it. Immediately he puts his mouth like dis na pains oh.

Abeg I nid answers asap. Tnks

imnuflawal:
Hello mommas in d house, my baby girl is 41 days today, but I stil feel pain around my female core, it was a normal delivery but I had serious episiotomy, d cuts were rily bad but I was told it shld be healed in less than 3weeks, I jst hope its normal or do I nid to go back 2 d hospital,in addition av not stopped sit bathing wit dettol, hot water nd salt, pls kindly advise on wt to do cos I feel d strain down below. Expctin a reply to dis

pam09:
Good evening house. Please I need urgent assistance.
My Lo is two weeks old today. We started off with formula because my breast wouldn't flow. Then around Friday we started breastfeeding but not eliminating
Please has anyone experienced this before. I need your advice on the way forward so I don't fall into depression cos I don't find it easy breastfeeding for up to 3uninterrupted hours.

lovinam:
Wow! Your mouth has been very busy, just like mine when I deliver. Lol!!
Try d orange it works. Yes, see his pead ask for natural remedy to the situation

lovinam:
Wow! Your mouth has been very busy, just like mine when I deliver. Lol!!
Try d orange it works. Yes, see his pead ask for natural remedy to the situation

lovinam:
15days is long o. Pls give drops of freshly squeezed orange juice. Also you need to increase your fruit intake. What have you been eating??

Lorlahbee:
Sabi mamas, my 3 months old son hasn't poo in 15days and he's on ebf but he's fart is out of dis world pls Wat can I do?
Also wen can I start sitting him up cos I was told girls sit up earlier than boys?

Juzzybabe:


Ok. Thanks ma. Besides please can I go on multivitamin while breast feeding,my weight is encouraging and I lacks appetite as well. Thinking of helping myself with multivitamin but afraid it might affect my baby too. Pls advice

Chikacokpala:
Hello mamas in d house. Pls am still asking of a cheap hospital to use in Minneapolis, Indianapolis and Dallas. I have people to accommodate me in these areas. Kindly help if u have a good information.

Amother4life:

Then pm your smuggling ways to whoever you want.
Don't put it on public display if you don't want anyone to comment. You can be abusive all you want it will not stop me from speaking truth to power.
Stop breaking the immigration laws of a sovereign country.

Amother4life:

Why put yourself and every other traveling Nigerian under even more scrutiny because of petty things like kilishi? Would it be worth hundreds of dollars in fine to you?

blessedbeu1:
Goodmorning all. Pls has anyone packed Kilishi on the trip? If yes how Pls and hope it wasn't thrown away at Port of entry? My hubby wants to bring for me , am already in d US.

kemibaks:
Hello Moms,Can anyone help with details on delievery in dallas Area ranging from doctors to cost.

Adiahabasi:
Congrats on ur smooth entry! Pls would you be staying in a rented apartment or with family?need info on affordable accomodation n d dallas area. Thanks and God bless

Phema:
And that was how Phema became a mum of a BBB on the 5th of Dec, 2014! My boy came at exactly 36weeks+5days!

This tori long no be small. Make I sha start from somewhere.

Got into Phoenix on the 25th of Nov and went for my financial appointment the next day. Afterwards, I went to book for Dr's appointment, but the lady in charge had closed for the day. They worked half day that day cos the next day was Thanksgiving. So, I was told to call after the Holidays to book for Dr's appointment.

I called and was given 11th of Dec to see the Dr. I tried explaining to the lady that I was far gone and would be 37weeks plus at the time and that I really needed to see the Dr ASAP. But she insisted that was the earliest I could get. That they were fully booked. I asked what to do if I fell into labour before the said date, and she said I should go straight to the Labour and Delivery department.

Some days after, I started having some labour-like symptoms. I just ignored them cos I felt baby could not come that early as all the scans I did back in Naija never gave an inkling of baby coming that early. Well, I was wrong, cos the contractions became stronger the next day. Called MIHS labour and delivery unit to ask what to do. Was transfered to a Nurse who advised to watch and time the contractions. And to come in when they become stronger and close together.

I still couldn't believe it was labour though. I just sat at home and kept watching and timing till it became almost unbearable. I went in and found I was already 4cm dilated. For my mind, I say huh! Just like that? So, na person mama I wan be today today so. It was both scary and exciting. They checked and said my fluid was low and baby was quite small. Asked for my medical records and I told them I had not even seen a Dr here. They asked if I had any scan from Naija. Fortunately, I had one which showed I was 36weeks plus 3days gone. The lady ran a quick scan and said she was getting about 34weeks. I insisted I was 36weeks plus.

That was the moment they started running all the tests that could have been run on my first appointment. Took me to the labour room and called the NICU people to be on stand by as they were expecting a "Premie".

I requested for epidural. Was given and it felt heavenly! At some point, the baby's heart beat dropped and I saw the highest number of Drs in my whole life in just a second. One was giving me oxygen, the other was breaking my water (my water had not broken at that time). Others were sha operating plenty equipments. I was so so scared and pratically shivering all through. They managed the situation and told me not to worry. That my baby was doing great.

Then I became 10cm dilated and the pushing began. Hehehehehehehe. No be small something. Couldn't push well cos I wasn't feeling my contractions cos of the epidural. I was merely wasting my energy, thinking baby will soon pop out. After awhile of wasted effort, the Nurse advised that the epidural be put off so I could feel my contractions and know when to push. That was done and it took effect after about an hour 30mins.

I will jump and pass the pushing part. The pain! Oh the pain! I cringe anytime I remember. Was wondering how God will let anyone go through such pains. Chei! I said and did things I can't even remember. The Drs and Nurses were so so nice and patient. And kept urging me on. Hmmn. . . The pain. . .

Fastforward. . . Baby eventually came and the NICU people were already on ground to evaluate him. They did, said he was doing ok but since he is preterm, they will need to do extensive evaluation. At that point, I called their Chief and told her that I didn't want my child put in NICU if there wasn't any serious issues. She assured me that the child will be brought back to me in about an hour if he passed all his tests. As God would have it, he did pass them. And he was brought back. I was so happy.

Everything went well from then onwards. Truth is, I never expected the kind of services I got. It was awesome!! Everyone seemed way too nice and professional! They kept coming every 30mins to check up on me and baby. Kept asking if I needed anything and all that. I didn't use anything I went to the Hospital with as they provided everything needed by mum and child. I was just too impressed abeg. I couldn't believe I got all that for just $2888.

Na so Phema waka become Mama born-boy! I'm just really grateful to God for everything. It could have only been Him. Baby is doing so great. Mum is still sore here and there, but she's getting better. However, nothing prepared me for these sleepless nights mehn. I dey on duty all the time. Hope it gets better with time.

And that was my experience. Got the baby's BC and already applied for his US passport at the Post Office. Once I'm done with the documentation, I'm sure rescheduling my flight and going home much earlier.

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Neoski:
@lorlahbee,how was your visa appointment,did you mention doctores para ti or you used someone else and what was the vo's reaction

princessrbt:


yes Doc and hopital fees

teemteem:
I am grateful to everyone who posted information on this thread...really helpful..read it from top to bottom...due in February and will be going to Philly in Dec and El Paso in Jan!