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Abigold08:
BS! BS!! BS!!!
Long post alert. Grab a bucket of popcorn.

I had my court wedding in August and decided to start trying for a baby after the traditional wedding in October. Fast forward to December when we traveled for Christmas celebration I was unable to participate in the activities due to tiredness, I then told my DH that I needed to do a pregnancy test... It came out positive. I've never seen my DH so happy

January came and on the 2nd,i started having cramps, I went to the hospital and my pregnancy was confirmed with blood test. The doctor also assured me that the cramps was normal in early pregnancy. By the time I got back home from the hospital, I started spotting and by the next day the cramps had increased with bleeding this time. I went back to the hospital and requested for a scan. To cut the long story short, I lost the pregnancy
I cried all through the night but thank God for my DH and sweet sister-in-law.
Prior to the pregnancy, I've been taking my folic acid religiously and the still continued through the miscarriage.
My Doctor also advised that we start trying again as soon as I feel up to it since we both don't have any complications.

By February, my DH asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and I told him a two thick lines on my PT strip and we prayed about it with faith.
Few days to my birthday, I became sick, I did the home PT and it came out negative I was discouraged but I didn't loose hope. The sickness persisted with very high fever at night but I refused go to the hospital and didn't take any medication too.

My birthday passed, I was still sick, cough and catarrh won't let me be(thank God it wasn't covid time ), DH encouraged me to test again but because I didn't want the negative result to weigh me down, I kept on postponing and gave excuses.
One morning, I decided to summon courage to test since I have been having same symptoms as I did with the first pregnancy and viola... It came out positive. I was happy about it but was scared because of the previous miscarriage.

First trimester was tough for me, I threw up all through, (on the street, at work) couldn't eat all the things I loved. At around week 9 of my pregnancy, I was admitted in the hospital but that didn't stop my sickness (the lockdown really favored me sha).

Second trimester was the best, though I get irritated easily and didn't like some people getting close to me I was very active even at work.

Then came the almighty third trimester and we were still alright, I didn't miss work aside my antenatal days. My office is on the 3rd floor and toilet is on the 4th floor and 2nd floor but as I couldn't but urinate na, I took it in good faith and also used it as an avenue to exercise.
At 34 weeks, I went for scan and baby weighed 2.3kg then I told myself that this baby must not weigh more than 3kg at birth then I became selective with food.
At 36, it was dawned on me that I was pregnant, stairs climbing became tedious, my walking steps were like that of a duck with pelvic pain.
At 37 weeks, I started feeling cramps and back pain but was still going to work.
Then on the 18th of September the pain was intense and I was advised to go to the hospital. I went as advised and was examined but the doctor said the cervix was still closed and was so I was given paracetamol
The next day, I still went to work but I was very late and immediately I entered, my boss knew something was wrong with me and told me to go home. I applied for my maternity leave before leaving work that day.
Starting from that night, my DH got me loads of pineapples and I started taking it with the ewedu juice (that ewedu juice disgusts me) but I didn't stop taking it morning and night.
I took evening walks and danced before bedtime too.

Fast forward to 25th of September which happens to be my normal antenatal day, I went to the hospital and saw the doctor and told him how I was feeling, he examined me and said I was 2cm dilated... My heart skipped, he said I will be admitted.

I was admitted and on the next VE, I saw lots of brownish discharge on the nurse's glove and she said I was still 2cm dilated but I should tell my husband to bring my bag. That's how I slept at the hospital with 2cm oh.

The next day which was the deal day came, the nurses came to call me for VE but was scared of going because of the discomfort. When I eventually went around 10am, I was 4cm dilated and the doctor told nurse they'll start the drip in an hour.
Around 10:15, doctor changed his mind and told me he wanted to break my water. Then the nurse brought that wicked drip Chai... My vision got blurred immediately
Labour pain no be beans oh, at some point I begged them to let me talk to my husband so that he can sign for CS
I can't begin to explain all that happened and all I said while in labour.
At around 2:30, I was asked to push when I have the urge to, so I did and on the third push my prince was out and all the pain was gone, I felt relieved and plancenta followed.
I was stitched and cleaned up and my baby was brought to me. He weighed 3.2kg.


Childbirth is really divine, may God bless all mothers and plenty baby dust to all TTC mothers. May you carry your bundle of joy soon in Jesus' name. To all our belleful mothers, there shall be no loss in Jesus' name.

Today is our first wedding anniversary and we have our baby as a gift.

BS submitted
Deolaw - My DH who represented me here
threegees
teamoctober

As far as I know, theres no other gift on earth greater than that. Congratulations dear

Modupetemmy1:
Abeg mama start packing your bag ooo make your story no go be like my own, some load dey sokoto some dey calabar,naso baby go port oooo. consultant was giving me hope of additional 2weeks so i was procrastinating on when to pack unknown that baby don' already bake

I will this coming week

Modupetemmy1:
Abeg mama start packing your bag ooo make your story no go be like my own, some load dey sokoto some dey calabar,naso baby go port oooo. consultant was giving me hope of additional 2weeks so i was procrastinating on when to pack unknown that baby don' already bake

Wow! by fire by thunder and lightening, I must start this coming week.

mayornmn:
Same here oo...I'm just chilling like I have all the time. I'm almost 34 weeks too.

Yyyyeeeeaaaahhhh! No be only me.

Good morning to all the mamas here. May we all carry to terms with joy and in good health. Please ehh, I dont know weda to call this one(me) chief procrastinator or mere laziness that I haven't bought anything even at almost 34 weeks! Each time I think of the stress I just shrink back. Pls my fellow mamas I need a push oh. Encouragement oh, shouting oh, nudging oh all are welcomed. O gini di nke a?
End of rant! "Waddling out with painful pelvis and long bump"

threegees:
Please ask what the spices consist of. Uda and uziza seed is a big no. Some seeds used in making the spice are not safe for early pregnancy

SECONDED OH!

Droyal:
Igando Maternal and child center (MCC) is simply the storey building(s) inside Igando General hospital where mothers and children are attended to. So all is still the same.

Thanks mama

Droyal:
I have been hearing this , I have not used another GH to judge but have used Igando MCC twice and I must say they are good, very good.

Pls which one is igando MCC? Are they two igando?

Droyal:
I made this post in 2017 how they broke down the costs for us at Igando general so everybody pays it irrespective of the stage of delivery and you are given all the items it covers, they will even tell you in the delivery room that madam this is your delivery pack as they are opening the pack. The account dept peeps do explain in details on that Tuesday of registration, as at last year they still did maybe this coro season affected how they address mothers now

Thanks mama, you are very correct. Atleast it's more detailed.

tikkykay:
Thanks for the response. I am trying to choose between Igando GH and Orile Agege GH. The second is closer but I was told the Igando is better.

Well, it's up to u dear

tikkykay:
Hello Ma
Please have you registered at Igando GH yet? What was the procedure and fees like? And at what wks did you eventually go?
Thanks

Sorry this is coming late. I did register there at 31 weeks which was on a Tuesday with 17,500. It covers series of tests to be done. They said we will have to pay another 13,200. No matter what stage your pregnancy is. That's dumb to me becos the private hospital I registered before paid different fees according to the stage that u are. After I went the second week, the next appointment was shifted to Monday with mamas that are waddling like me.

threegees:
BUMPY TUESDAY

And we hit 40 weeks today.
No further labour signs, except the discomfort and getting out of bed which is war.
Looking forward to birthing my precious LO this week (in Jesus name )

Team October for the take over

That tummy is about to tear that shirt into shreds. Good luck to you mama. May God perfect His plans for all the oct mamas. So that you guys can steer clear for the best team on this forum. #team nov!

thejourney200:
Good evening mamas,

Is it normal to lose appetite in the last trimester and not to feel hungry most times?

It happened to me for like two weeks but I treated malaria and typhoid and it has picked up again

sweetlady4real:
@SapphirePRINCEX, What a Birth Story !
I enjoyed reading every bit of it. Thanking God for a successful birth on your behalf. But you are courageous o, 10 gbosas for you. I don't think I can try that birthing process.
Give baby kisses on both cheeks for me and Congratulations once more.

Honestly she get mind. My sister in law also did home birth. I am ashamed to even mention the amount she paid and this is what others pay thousands of naira for. Eveerything went perfectly well. Honestly God works in mysterious ways. But with my previous birth experience, I no just get mind at all. It takes great courage and determination. Thank God

cinderellashoes:
Ugu juice and milk works well. Squeeze out the water and mix with liquid milk. Or garden egg leaf and milk. You can also use lots of milk in your tea or take blood tonic (recommended by your Doctor)

I appreciate mama!

Good morning mamas, i know we are all healthy by His grace. Pls I just did my pcv and its 27%. I know we have discussed this previously but help me with the Info on how to boost my pvc. I'm team nov. Thanks for your quick responses.

My cappo, abeg come to my aid!

padi94:
Whatever you choose to do is right, believe me, cos you alone will reap its outcome

I wish I can like this 1million times. Truest talk!

oke22:
Why

Sorry I was not supposed to have quoted you

SapphirePRINCEX:
I wish I could help with your question but honestly I don't have any idea as regards breathlessness. I suggest you talk to your doctor and if it's okay to shed weight, he will guide you on how to do it positively without causing harm to yourself or your baby.

Kisses

I also experience this esp when I walk. I then walk slower But I stop for a few minutes to get back my breath. I asked a nurse and she said it's the whole package. I palpitate alot too but theres nothing I can do. I believe it must all end in praise.

oke22:
So sorry

I think you should race to the hospital rather than waste precious time here.

sugah:
I'm guessing you are in the abroad ?

The hospital list thing is a Nigerian/African thing...hospitals abroad provide the basic things required for delivery. The hospital even gives you stuff like diapers, wipes, formula, clothes, disposable pants for the mother...I even got a breast pump.
In that case, the only thing you need is going home clothes for the baby and comfy clothes for the mother, car seat...pretty much..and anything she'd need to make her stay more comfortable. An extra blanket for you to sleep with, snacks for you, phone chargers etc

For pead visit, you can ask the doctor when you can visit for checks...if circumcision is done at the hospital before discharge you wouldn't need a visit for about 1 week (I think)

A bit of info on subsequent visits to the hospital and appointments are fixed for you and you are given a call before hand so you know. Even nurses are sent to your resident for check ups up until 6 weeks post partum. So all info are basically passed to you.

SmartProf:
The hypocrisy in this very foolish comment will reveal itself when u begin accusing President Buhari of appointing only northerners in his sensitive govt positions. It is stupidity that makes one think he has an opinion based on tribalism when in reality such opinion reveals senselessness. The average Nigerian is so terribly tribalistic meanwhile they point fingers and shout xenophobia in S.A, racism in Europe & America, northern Nigeria is power hungry but they themselves are terrible with their thinking and will do worse if they ever get to govern. Purge yourself of foolish thoughts cos your mindset is more evil than that of the devil.

I have never commented here before. But bros or babe, u speak the TRUTH

threegees:
Congratulations oooo.
God bless our princess

Congratulations to all the September mamas!
See plenty birth stories! 21st, 22nd and 23rd. All thanks to baba God. May the remaining days in this month be filled with all these positive news! Amen

Pls someone should hire me for vigilante. I dont charge much.

oke22:
Hello teamies anyone else experiencing serious breakouts I have them all the way to my chest it makes me feel so ugly helppppp������

My sister my acne are pointing out and irritating to the point that I was getting 'advise' from the woman I went to get lip balm from . I said to myself, I am dealing with a more serious issue here and here u are lecturing me on how to inflict avoidable pains on myself. I was just nodding like agama lizard while she talked. Mine all go once I put to bed though. I need solutions on how to navigate this third trimester biko. Make other mamas choke mouth for u. Take care dear

P4perissos:
I take Lipton with milk almost everyday. And my bp has never been affected. Might be becos of the milk tho.

Thank.God im not alone..i was concerned

ToyosiR:
It is a kind of dance you engage with Hubby where no one sees you. that dance that makes you go to cloud 9 and come back.

Abeg, I be innocenty oooo.

Cloud kini? With this load and discomfort I dont get to cloud three sef. When I'm kpekusing I will be like "abeg do and leave me jare" movement is limited because of cramps everywhere! I thank God for our lives but I am tired jare. May we all get to the final stage in peace and good health. Amen

sugah:
Have you done scan recently? Are you sure its not triplets in there?

Hahhahahahah!

Zino89:
Bumpy Tuesday

We r 24 weeks 5days
Team december

Safe delivery to everyone

Babe, the Lord is your power and strength. Everybody, clear road for her abeg. Take care dear

indian03:
Are you staying around ikotun? Pls which hospital are you using?

I was using crest private hospital but the activities there are so boring. I dont know if its because I used igando gen hospital for my first. I have left there So I am registering at the gen hospital by next week, God willing.

Shemmyglo:
Bumpy Tuesday

Us 3 weeks ago at exactly 26 weeks. I took the picture so that I can use it to participate but I forgot to upload it. No recent picture. Taking picture is like a job itself

Wishing everyone safe delivery in Jesus name. Amen

Mama this your bump set well!!!!!

ToyosiR:
We greet all our new Mama and wish the belleful mama a successful and stressfree delivery without complication.

Team November, How are we doing, hope the biggy biggy belle no too dey disturb. about half of us have hit the 30weeks mark.

May God in his infinite mercy see us through the remaining period.

Kindly let us answer our roll call and tell us how we are feeling.

Please mention me in comments with your gender and EDD.

ROLL CALL FOR NOVEMBER 2020
MONIKER--------------EDD------------GENDER
ToyosiR -----------Nov 12-----------XY
lagra -------------Nov xx-----------UNKNOWN
cheeketo ----------Nov 04-----------XY
Shemmyglo ---------Nov 24-----------XX
mayornmn -----------Nov 25-----------XX
JOANDIVA ----------Nov 10-----------XY
McPerry -----------Nov 23-----------UNKNOWN
chylove9000 --------Nov 11-----------UNKNOWN
mobi123 ------------Nov 17-----------UNKNOWN
Goodmorning2u ------Nov 07-----------UNKNOWN
pweetyoge ----------Nov 13-----------UNKNOWN
faithlucky ---------Nov 26-----------UNKNOWN
Teewhyjo -----------Nov 17-----------UNKNOWN
barbie047 ----------Nov 05-----------UNKNOWN
OumKhadeejah ------Nov 13-----------XX
Deeedeee ----------Nov 23-----------UNKNOWN
Gentlemum ---------Nov 12-----------UNKNOWN
IamGreen1 ---------Nov 25-----------XX
Oolayeancah -------Nov 04-----------XY
estherdabs --------Nov 10-----------XY
MummyD2020 --------Nov XX-----------UNKNOWN
rosekatiej --------Nov 27-----------UNKNOWN
Anna20 --------Nov 03---------------XX
#TeamHealthyMother&Baby
#TeamHappyDelivery
#TeamNoLossAllGain

Team November for Sexy bumps.
Team November for sharp, sharp delivery

Naso, my details ehh, the k leg no be here oh. I thank God for always preserving me as I go out and come in. The bad road in ikotun is nothing to write home about but His abundant grace is keeping me. All my body pains me when I want to get up from the bed. Honestly I am tired of all the discomfort. May God continue to bless and help us all to the end. Amen. Congratulations to all my beautiful team. I call us beautiful because I dont know what and who I look like when I'm looking at the mirror. It is well with us all.
More power to your elbow cappo!