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Tojued:
Abuja moms pm me if interested in the books.

Hi, I'm interested in the book thingy. I can't remember my email password, kindly mail me on mizmorentertainment@gmail.com

Onegai, concerning the reading culture; i start reading to my kids from one month, maybe because i have ample time off work.

I have noticed that they all like the colourful books with big letters as it makes it more interesting for them.

My son has consistently come first in all his spelling bee competitions and also came first in his reading quiz, i like to think it is because i got him interested in books early on. My second child seems to be towing the same path, as she can read quite well considering her age.

Hope this helps.

Proudmom38, happy birthday to little proudy. He is cute for days. May God continue to preserve him all his days. Amen

Iffffffy:
Thanks mamas for your concern, I so much appreciate.

It is well with you. May God give you double for your loss.

rejoice02:
@prettyhurts Happy birthday long life and prosperity with good health to u.Have fun.

@mitchyy thks ma. Am even buying those 5in1 types. I wont even take okrika to hospital sef.They are for house wears.

@ozycy pls which part of Abuja do u stay? I stay in kurudu(nyanyan jikwoyi road). Dis snail is realy hungrying me oh. I knw u wil give me discount if i buy from ur farm. The problem is DH wil not allow me eat it but i will tell him Doctor said is good for boosting blood level. I no lie now.

Kurudu, for real? Wow. I stay just beside the estate third gate. Please mail me, maybe we can hook up one of these weekends. mizmorentertainment@gmail.com

GenyEbere:
my 5wks ds started coughing on sunday evening with a little nasal congestion,called his pead he recommended Zinnat and told me to come see him if it didnt stop by tomorrow,I bath him and applied mentholata by the ribs,I read here that silverbird oil helps clear the nose,I want to know if I can use it for him?

Yes, you can use silverbird, but you have to be careful with its usage.
Put a drop on baby's fontanel (the part of his head that breathes), please tilt his head back for a minute, so that the silverbird does not roll down his face.

You can also sprinkle some drops on his shirt/top. That way he keeps inhaling the vapor.

You may choose to sprinkle some drops by his pillow, not directly on his pillow please. He can also inhale the vapor from there.

If you are sure you can, add some drops to a basin of hot water and use the water for steaming. This helps a lot.

Hope this helps

CovenantBabies, for the cough, you can take palm oil sprinkled with a little salt. I did that for myself and the kids and it worked very well.

Pour oil in a table spoon, sprinkle little salt on it then warm it slightly on fire. Allow to cool and drink/lick. Works very fast.

happymama:
Gudday,wondaful mamas,pls,am i supose 2take my baby for his 9mnth immunization,on d day he clocks 9mnth,i mean d exact day he clocks 9mnth,cos we were nt given any specific date,we were just told d nxt 1 is at nine mnth,
cc Zaynie,kaffy4bill and oda sabi mamas

I think it depends on when he clocks 9 months, and his immunisation day. E.g, he may clock exactly 9 months on a Monday but the immunisation schedule could be on Wednesday, it won't affect him in any negative way.

mitchyy:
Mum Ada243, thanks for sharing your birth story.

The last ANC, the midwives were saying so many mamas don't know how to push but they didn't show us how to. Is there a particular way we are suppose to push?

Like you, I also didn't know how to push and suffered tear in my first pregnancy.

To push, hold both ankles firmly, lift your neck /head up to look at your navel, then push like you want to let out hard poo.

Other mums can contribute too.

Tallgirlslim:
Banks give 3 months with pay my dear mama. But I already took mat leave last year. I'm not getting another one this year. My colleagues adviced me not to take maternity without pay because I may not be able to come back with the rate at which banks are retrenching.

This is why I was so worried earlier. I was thinking so hard. But I will just discuss more with hubby to find the best way out. My hubby doesn't want to hear resign... my mum can only stay a month or less, same with MIL. Both of the dads are still alive and will need their wives too
They both did it the last time, ran to meet their husband.

Again it is well.

Since both mums can stay for a month each, can they come one after each other? So, let's say your mum comes shortly before you resume, then when she leaves, your mil comes too. That way, your baby will be three months by the time they are both done visiting.

Iyabetajos, I am short of words. I wish I knew what to say to make it better. All I can say is, it is well.

May you and your family be consoled on every side.

brownskingirl:
pls nid ur advice. lo is 2month n hasnt poo. since yesterday. we never he want to he strecth n strain himself. but I can't bear it.all I do is put metholatum in is anus. n he will poo. since yesterday he has been tryn to poo.with d sound he makes,yet nothing came even wen I did d metholatum stuff. I do gv him agbo Jedi. although he try to refuse it even water he won't take.except breastmilk n nan. pls help a mother

Mama, please why are you giving your baby agbo? Taking herbs or agbo is very dangerous for us adults, say less babies.
You are endangering that baby. Please stop

Herbs may be good, however, not being sure of how it was prepared and even the exact measurements of ingredients used, makes it a health hazard.

Like a mother has already stated, I think Vaseline in the anus, is better than mentholathum. Have you tried oranges? Depending on baby's age, you can give the freshly squeezed orange or take the orange yourself and allow baby suck it from your boobs.

sayoddy:
pjthatcher imagine what your onion lecture got me into. Lo has colic. Down to the market in search of yellow Onions. Chai come see eyes wey some take look me after saying they didn't have. One of them asked what I wanted to use it for and I replied for Colic. She quired if I actually meant 'alubosa elewe and explained yellow onion is very scarce that only herbalists request for it.
I didn't bother what they used it for. I quickly removed my slippers, put it under armpit and ran as fast as my tiny legs could carry me out of Mushin market

This hot water massage issue hope am not guilty of it because i stopped massaging the navel when it closed up. Now lo is 11weeks and has big navel but softens when hungry

Happy birthday to all celebrants. God bless you all

Hahaha, I can only imagine how fast you ran. Lol.

Rukemi291, my sister, my friend... Words fail me.
I am deeply grieved by your loss. May God console you.

It is well.

sayoberry:
I came to rant.
Im tired....
My boobys dey pain me.
Twins 14 months and two weeks just took first steps this week
Once i go out and come back before i can say hi these two will come running up to me. No kiss, no hugs, they will just start pulling my top up. Is this the love i was promised
They love me only for my milk.
They are troublesome.
As im carrying one from somewhere the other one will be running to the same place. This night i was enjoying some peaceful moments when i suddenly remembered that i had toddlers. I started shouting "yee.... This twins are doing something ooooo the house is too quiet"
Lo and behold... Almost half bag of rice everywhere in the store mixed with yam flour..
You know the rest of the story

I actually burst into laughter reading this. Oya, sorry you hear. Don't worry they will buy you jet and hummer.

Still laughing, hahaha

Sugah, I agree with your dh and others saying you should not go for the burial.

I'm of the opinion that the stress both emotionally and physically will be too much for you coupled with being pregnant.

christybabe:
See fresh bumps this morning....

Pls ooo I want to ask, is it bad to drink tea/milk in this 3rd Trimester, we clock 32 weeks yesterday. Because DH does not want me to be taking tea, he says it will make the baby big, I cried this morning because he adviced me against taking tea, but he made up by buying me Genesis special rice and fish. The kind tea and fry yam wey hungry me this morning eh..
@ iyebetajos, am also 32 weeks, but your bump look bigger sha...
pls sabi mama's answer me ooo.
CC zaynie, mitchy, Britneystacy. and other mama's that has an idea. Thanks.

I think your dh is scared of you having a big baby which may likely result in your having tears. My advice is that you should be moderate in your tea drinking. You can drink it two or three times a week as against having it daily.

Omowunmigan, it is well with you and your baby in Jesus name. Keep confessing positively.

Nazablossom, congratulations. Thank God it ended in praise.

agiboma:
@maran r u back? lol

Hey you! Where have you been hiding? How are the kids? They must be grown now.

I'm not back o, and I don't plan to. Hung my boots out to dry. However, I'm addicted to this thread. The team spirit, camaraderie and family like affiliations are somewhat binding. I pop in often to read and occasionally comment.

Do stroll in often, don't be a stranger.

I miss you, something fierce, like Sasha. Lol

Julie2015, congratulations on the delivery of your baby girl.

Tyconcepts, it's a pity about your mum. The good news is that she is resting now and free of pain. It is well.

Iyabetajos, God is still in the business of doing miracles. He will do it for you.

Enkaydewdrop, hope you have finally gotten your beans?

All pushing, dropped and senior mamas, I hail o.

happytemi:
Hi. Pls if you do not mind could you mention where you had the implant inserted? Am interested especially as you mentioned being tested to know if it was ideal for you. Some mamas i know who have had the implant do not have good experiences with it, am guessing it's because they were not tested prior to the insertion. TIA

Abuja, State House Clinic

proudmom38:
Thanks alot mama 4 ur prompt respond n d details.It sure helps..God bless u!

Ps; pls how much does it cost?

The implant was free, but the nurse asked me to pay 1500 for her services.

ahnie:
Thanks@all,i wee hav to sleep in my neibors house because of fear!hajia rashme glad that yu are back,@oniova oni zino tatacherie thanks for the editing.its well!

It's a pity dear. Take heart. I'm glad you are not feeling too down. It is well.

proudmom38:
Mamas wey do implant abeg na how much,d procedure n side effect? Pls help o gbogbo sabi mamas...Plus how can I bring on my period without having 2 wait 4 it 2 come? I no want kasala now at all. TIA

I had an implant on for almost 3 years. Before the implants went in, I was tested and told that was the most suitable plan for me. I mention getting tested because I know of 2 people that were not tested, who both had adverse reactions to their implants.

After a couple of months, can't tell when precisely, my periods stopped completely. I also noticed I added 0.5kg which I could not shake off no matter what I did. This differs however, my colleague actually lost a bit of weight with her implants in. Contrary to my no bleeding, she bled almost every other week!

I loved having my implants in. No side effects or negative reactions.

Hope this helps.

pjthatcher:
sorry my update is coming late
so my breast dried up on day 5 of weaning and I went to pick up my prince on day 6. Guess what? he did not recognise me and hubby! when I tried carrying him ehn he cries so hard and ran to my mum. I sha took him home by force o. in waking up the next morning he was just starring at me, when I touched him he hit my hands away. but he came around later that day.
now........
he sleeps throughout the night and even earlier than before I weaned him
my advice to mothers intending to wean their lo's soon, please do it gradually. the night sucking is usually the last to be stopped. you can touch the dial now #wink#

I'm sure he's paying you back for weaning him, lol. I wonder what was going through his little mind as he was watching you sleep.
Babies are the best.

simababe:
September mama. 19weeks. My baby is still hiding his/her genitals. #butteampinkwithfaith

I love your tummy. So round and smooth.

Onegai:
Honestly there should be an option of paid reduced hours or compensation for mothers at home but Nigeria is actually very anti-family and once you decide to stay home, your gist may end up in NL Family section as a topic

After the birth of my first child, I actually begged HR for this option. I asked for a year's leave, without pay. Sadly, I was refused. It was either I resign, or resume after my maternity leave.

It was quite depressing.

babythug:
I hope you don't mind but your post just made me realise how much we sometimes have to pay as child care costs around here!

I imagine you also had someone to do the house chores in addition to nanny's fees and creche fees.

This is probably because one cant fully entrust the children into nanny's hands alone, for security and abuse reasons.

Makes me wonder if we mums should bother being in paid employment with children below secondary school age!

You are quite right, I had and still have a house help.

At a point, I considered resigning, but I didn't. In my heart of hearts, I knew I'd still need both ladies.

The things we do and go through for the kids eh.

NoQualms1:
Mamas that have nannies, how much do you pay them monthly and what do they do for you i.e. the nature of jobs they do? Thanks

I have had the same nanny for 5 years now, but recently had to let her go.

Her duties were purely taking care of the kids. At first, she had only one baby to care for, then two and finally, three.

Each time I had a new baby, the new baby became her priority.

At no time was she ever alone with my kids. I enrolled my babies in crèche from 6 months, she was also going to the crèche with the baby. The management had instructions from me, to never allow her out with the baby. However,she was free to go out, if necessary, alone.

Her off days were every other weekend.

Her start up salary was 20k, it kept increasing with successive births and peaked at 50k.

Hope this helps

Kaffy4bill, I typed a very long epistle and somehow lost it. I hope I remember everything again.

Before I got preggy with my first child, libido was just there. I didn't actually use to crave kpe, but I'd always submit when dh needs it. Fast forward to being preggy, I'd practically rape him often. When my bump became big, he was scared of touching me, so I'd wait for midnight to assault him. Lol

What I have noticed is that my libido is at an all time high since I started birthing kids. I always want it multiple times in a day. Holidays are my best times.

Like other mums have said,I guess having dh help out with chores can also boost the libido.

mummyf:
Thanks mamas for the love and amen to the prayers.
I pray all preggy mamas deliver safely in jesus name.
Mother and baby alive and healthy.

Rukemi291,she has big head o. I just kept thinking at the back of my mind dat some pple give birth without assistance but in all na God win.
My body always tell me when to push o,after ignoring me you now stary forming super doctor, he no go work abeg.

Congratulations once again dear. Thank God it ended in praise. Kisses to our princess

Rukemi291:
Oh girl, thanks jare. I need not ask how ur val went. I trust you pata pata

Ore, val was super. I didn't want Monday to come again.

How is our big boy? Happy bumping dear.