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 Family › Re: An Understanding Of The Story Of The Man Beating His Wife Because Of A Dog by Onegai(f): 12:42pm On Dec 24, 2015 |
The foolishness of the OP has no part 2. A friend had a dog who was quite spoilt, in her quest for attention she would destroy anything in her way (remote controls, shoes, anything, constantly demanding to sleep on the bed). When his wife got pregnant, he gave her away because it was not worth the value of his wife and child to live with an animal who would push down a crib or bite a baby taking up more attention than her. And that dog was a special breed, he paid $1000 to fly her in from the U.S. This scenario i said above, is how sane, reasonable human beings think. This OP isn't that. Even in the Western world, you'd be locked up for endangering 2 human beings over an animal. Remember that story of that lady who insisted on keeping her dog who was acting funny, then when she went to the supermarket and left her baby, the dog and the maid in the car, the dog proceeded to maul and kill the baby? I'm sure this OP thinks it's the baby's fault. 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Family › Re: My Toddler Hates Brushing His Mouth by Onegai(f): 9:11am On Dec 24, 2015 |
Stop the beatings as it's not helping. They have to see bathtime as fun, with lots of fun activities. Are you using children's toothpaste, some adult toothpaste can have really unpleasant taste to children who are used to sweet stuff. Apart from singing, try positive reinforcement: clap and cheer for him if he does any small thing for his teeth. Also try brushing with him (get some toys that have teeth showing and encourage him to play with them so as to make his favorite toys. Then he and the toys should all head to the bathroom to brush together). |
| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 8:51am On Dec 24, 2015 |
here are more nautical cakes for you to peruse.
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| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 8:49am On Dec 24, 2015 |
Nautical cakes: for lovers of the sea, anyone who likes swimming or just likes something fun.
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| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 8:34am On Dec 24, 2015 |
ayobarmy:Alcohol can enter breastmilk and some flow to baby but as long as there is a 2 hour interval between consuming alcohol and feeding baby, no alcohol should pass to baby. Certain liquors made with hops/barley are thought to increase breastmilk and it's common to see women drinking Guiness and even Palm wine to increase flow (I tried Guiness but I disliked the taste too much to continue). Let her keep nursing the baby but be giving formula for now and next doctor's appointment she should bring it up with the Dr. Btw, taking care of kids and the home is a very stressful. job o  5 Likes |
| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 7:41am On Dec 24, 2015 |
More gold came inspiration: try the look with edible glitter.
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| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 7:37am On Dec 24, 2015 |
And we're back! Gold cakes: I've always loved a wedding cake that is different and in our part of the world, gold is special. Why not offer your clients this option, as a way to have another unique option at their special celebration.
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| Family › Re: Husband Beats Pregnant wife for flogging his Dog...! by Onegai(f): 7:20am On Dec 24, 2015*. Modified: 8:40am On Dec 24, 2015 |
Bolade005:Nah she should stay. After all, he beat his wife when heavily pregnant, the most fragile time in her life medically and put his child (his own blood relative) in danger because of a dog that if he dies tomorrow, will keep barking but that wife and unborn child will mourn him. You're right, she should stay. Infact they should all sew Christmas asoebi together, the man, his wife, his child and the dog. Or maybe the woman and child won't sew the family asoebi, maybe just the man and his precious dog. Someone beats you to the point of bleeding when heavily pregnant over a trifle matter (and yes I am a pet lover but no pet comes before my family), one wonders what will happen when you're not carrying another human being. I can. already see. the headlines... "Wife and Mother beaten to death over not giving the precious family dog meat in its dinner".. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 7:12am On Dec 24, 2015 |
ayobarmy:Stress and fear, lack of nourishing food and tired can cause breast milk not to flow. So is she happy? Are you stressing her? Breast milk production is dependent on emotional well-being, good food, good health and demand and supply from the baby. As long as her ducts in her breasts are not clogged due to infection, it is more likely the other triggers. Supplement with formula for now and let her keep letting the baby suck till the issue resolves itself. |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 3:06pm On Dec 22, 2015 |
ahnie:I'm going to try this today or tomorrow, thanks Ahnie. |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 9:31am On Dec 22, 2015 |
OloriAbdulatif:Too soon for a walker. Has baby started rolling? why not practise that and sitting first. Also, decent breastpumps start from N5, 000 upwards (closer to N10, 000). If this is your first baby, why not buy a good strong one to last multiple babies because a cheap one may not last and pump parts tend to need replacing. Medela, Chicco are good makers of breastpump. HTH.  I'm learning that sometimes cheap and affordable isn't the best as it's just false economy. |
| Politics › Re: Massive Fraud In Nigeria N117billion Rice Import Quota Scheme - Premuim Times by Onegai(f): 7:40am On Dec 22, 2015 |
LordAdam:I have to disagree on some points: whilst lobbying is perfectly legal, the people of the U.S. dislike its influence on politicians and are constantly fighting it. Hillary Rodham-Clinton is using (as one of her campaign stands) the fact that she is anti-lobbyists (and btw it isn't true as word has gotten out that the Tobacco industry gave her money). People attempt to punish politicians who are publicly seen to be working in favour of certain companies by refusing to vote for them. Industries such as Insurance, NRA and Big Pharma are the most hated (there's even a widespread belief that government is forcing unnecessary vaccines on children because of Big Pharma's influence and people pushed back by refusing to vaccinate their children, saying it led to Austism and other mental issues. So states like California were forced to sign bills insisting all school age kids be vaccinated or not be allowed to attend school). My point is, Lobbying has its place but is easily abused. I've seen it up close in Nigeria, a private company will come up with a great scheme and it will be killed by politicians in government. Who will then turn around and execute that same scheme through their friends, allies and businessmen who have supported their campaign. But instead of the politician to be the voice of the masses, he becomes greedy and focuses on profits. LCC in Lagos is the best example of this (a lot of tax companies in the SW are fronts for a particular godfather of politics and a lot of energy ideas from more prepared companies like GE were killed in favour of smaller companies because they are a strong international company and politicians couldn'to get into their system and benefit as massively). Maybe free trade will help Nigeria's issues as lobbying in Nigeria is truly corruption. 3 Likes |
| Family › Re: My Wife Wants To Buy The Following For The Baby by Onegai(f): 8:47am On Dec 21, 2015 |
Good to Have things: a nursing pillow. Your wife will bless and thank you when she's not constantly straining her back breastfeeding. One pair of baby mittens and a nail file: till your liver grows strong enough to use a nail cutter on baby, you'll want to file nails and wear mittens so they don't scratch themselves over. A soft sponge for baby: I use the Gerber washcloths and a soft sea sponge because they last longer than flannel and feel softer. A breastpump becomes necessary only if your wife has excess flow, too little flow and needs to return to work or when you want to feed the baby and give her a rest (which you should). There should be Infant Tylenol or Calpol on that list. That's the only medicine you should buy, all other medicines should come from a pediatrician. Wait and see how the breastfeeding situation goes before buying baby feeding bottles and teats. 1 Like |
| Family › Re: My Wife Wants To Buy The Following For The Baby by Onegai(f): 8:39am On Dec 21, 2015 |
For those saying "People have kids on N50, 000 and less" and "wheelbarrow pushers are delivering babies" and "All fingers are not equal", please let me say something: No-one owes you anything. No-one owes you anything. No-one owes you anything. That means, that people are getting harder and harsher. Gone are the days when people like you will show up at hospitals and beg for bill reductions and some kindhearted medical staff will pay for it. That was the last generation (People above 40) and the present crop of doctors and medical staff will certainly not be doing that (they have seen whY their elders have sufferedand how most doctors couldn'to provide for their families because of generosity and forgiving bills). And unless you have NHIS, God help you if your child falls sick in Nigeria because Medicine is now run for profit. No-one in government is planning on upgrading any government medical facility anytime soon. They have said they have no money. People are getting tired of people begging for help and infant mortality is high in Nigeria. The only reason it is not visible is that una can born upto 5 or more children. Resources are getting scarce in the global world and people are fighting and paying more for less products and services. So the next time you say "Our parents had kids on blah blah chicken change", remember this: OUR PARENTS WERE RICHER. Dollar was $1=N1 when my siblings were born and is now N280=$1 in their lifetime. What this means is PLAN WELL. No-one will carry your children's needs and cares on their shoulders anymore (I personally ignore all requests that have this line "my innocent kids" in it, nah me born dem?). No more "God will provide", for it will shock and pain you when it doesn't happen. Please once you start planning your wedding, take a chunk of savings and place aside for your family. Be humble and buy second-hand clothes and accept them from people. The golden days are gone for now and it's time to tighten your belt. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
| Family › Re: My Wife Wants To Buy The Following For The Baby by Onegai(f): 7:00am On Dec 21, 2015*. Modified: 5:08pm On Dec 26, 2015 |
maureensylvia:You shouldn't have gotten everything on this list (hope you didn't sha). On the Mums thread, you'll have found out some things like: Agnesia powder doesn't really work for rashes and most doctors don't like. seeing talc powder as it causes. a lot of respiratory issues (but Naija mamas no dey hear word... ) Johnson's tends to cause quite a bit of rashes because it's harsh for baby skin. So it is advised that just try the Johnson's baby wash first then if your baby doesn't react to it, buy other things in their line. Aqueous cream isn't necessary unless your baby needs it and it is quite drying in baby skin (you want to use. it. to treat eczema, bad idea). Johnson's baby jelly is no different than Vaseline (read the labels, active ingredient is petroleum). So buy the cheaper one. Rather than buy a plastic set of drawers for storing baby's things, use a good quality wooden chest. You can always reuses it in the house for adult clothes or children's clothes. Made-in-Nigeria Huggies are plain awful. I get leaks almost daily (we're visiting out of state so I'm using disposables now). I've heard Angel and Molfix disposable diapers are good. Mothercare sleepsuits are good. pack of 3 costs N2500 and all you need are 6 for nighttime use and 9 for. daytime and nighttime use. You can wash them several times without them breaking down or getting holes. With baby clothes, the cheaper they are, the more likely to develop holes quickly. No need for baby cologne. Fragrance irritates baby skin and most babies smell nice (they should smell like babies). No need for bleach, it is overkill. I use cloth diapers and a washing machine and I've never bleached anything. Wash on hot with a good detergent (Persil non-bio is gentler than Persil Bio because of the enzymes in the latter, Tide is great and Ariel is good). Bleach can leave residues on baby's clothes and that irritates skin and leads to rashes. The Sun is the best bleach of all time (heat kills most things). Be careful with your Sudocream. Most of the ones on the market are fake. Buy from a pharmacy. No need for Glycerine borax and baby toothbrush. Breast milk is quite sanitary and truly cotton wood and warm water will clean safer and better for newborns. Solids is when you start cleaning mouth. Avent sterilizer beats Tommy tipple hands down but that's my opinion. Baby flannel receiving blankets are small so look for Muslin blankets (our parents used them so ask an elderly one). They are BIG and you can use them for anything (burp, blanket, nursing cover, etc) plus they last forever (my friend still has hers from 30 years ago). Gerber washcloths are the softest, most beautiful things ever. N600 for a pack of 6. Buy one pack of newborn sleepwear and one pack of newborn diapers for now. Depending on if your kid grows fast, don't buy too many newborn clothes. My baby wore sleepwear morning and night and she inherited them from a friend of mine. Please buy a car seat if you have a car. Our lives were just saved because some slowpoke drove right across us without signalling and if I had been carrying baby in my hand, she would have gone headfirst into the back of the seat in front of me. And I'd be crying my eyes out. Strap your baby in and save a life. Buy a baby grooming kit that has a thermometer in it, it should go for about N8, 000. Fevers in babies who are less than 3 months old are a MEDICAL EMERGENCY. And if your baby is running one, you can use the thermometer to know how bad it is (anything close to 104F or 39C, hospital asap). At least the thermometer will help you know whether or not to panic and most babies run low grade fever from time to time, so rather than constantly running to the hospital or worse, not going to the hospital on time (because you don't want to look foolish or spend money), use the thermometer and have an accurate-ish reading. Okay? A baby carrier is good because I'm scared backing a newborn with no neck control and going out I can back later once their necks are strong. The soft ones cost from N3, 000. My kid lived in hand me downs happily for her newborn stage and I inherited other things as well. Let no-one be shy of asking friends who are no longer having babies for their old stuff. These flasks are said to be durable and strong. about N2000 upwards (picture from another NLer) 12 Likes 1 Share
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| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 6:53am On Dec 20, 2015 |
Arihodo:The picture tutorial I used is posted 2 pages before, so just follow it please it's very easy. |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 6:52am On Dec 20, 2015 |
Keji3:The band is a hair band so get it from children's store. Tulle is available easily, I used 2 yards. But I think the easiest tutu to make is the one with elastic band, not hair band. Max 2 hours to do the elastic one and you can sew a bow on it. |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 7:45pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
More examples
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| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 7:42pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
Arihodo:It's a type of skirt for females, the short ballerina ones are called Tutus.
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| Family › Re: My Wife Wants To Buy The Following For The Baby by Onegai(f): 5:11pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
cococandy:O baby, don't talk that o! At least you can clip coupons, go for sales and wholesale clubs and you'll get some free stuff. In Nigeria, the only free thing you will get is some immunization at certain government hospitals in certain states. The day i heard of a mum told to buy latex gloves before she comes for ante-natal checkup was the day I swore I'd run any politician over with a car. Even that list above, they told the OP's wife to buy latex gloves. When we went for first immunization in a Nigeria and they told us the price, I blinked and asked them if it was for ALL her shots. It was with shaking legs I walked back to my seat that day. 7 Likes |
| Family › Re: My Wife Wants To Buy The Following For The Baby by Onegai(f): 4:18pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
excellent7, maybe they thought he was sounding as if he suspected his wife was trying to inflate costs and wanted to set things straight. And you don't want to compare yourself to a wheelbarrow pusher (you need to go to GH and see how pathetic they are, people dying for lack of N1000 and doctors who haven't been paid shaking their pockets to buy drugs for them). 9 Likes |
| Family › Re: My Wife Wants To Buy The Following For The Baby by Onegai(f): 3:16pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
Eketem:They were insulting us that we are bitter and just trying to delay her happiness nah. Later on, it's to be begging for financial help on NL. I decided to go to Balogun market and accidentally found myself in Dosunmu (baby section). The prices there were hitting what one finds at Ebeano Supermarket in Lekki. And as dollar falls, they will increase prices. OP, it's better to shop now. If dollar doesn't fall next year, by March it will be over N300 and prices will go up. Immunizations are not cheap so budget paying for pnemoccocal (it's important) and try and get the rest at government hospital. If you guys have a washing machine, you can use modern cloth diapers (I use them and they save money and I also sewed my wipes, plain terry towels work well). If not, I've heard of affordable disposable diaper brands like Angel and Molfix which work better that made-in-nigeria Huggies or Pampers. Use Olive or Coconut oil for body cream (my baby uses that successfully, and Palm kernel oil is still kinda controversial because different dermatologists feel differently about it). Maybe use coconut oil or Vaseline for diaper barrier cream (I prefer coconut oil) so you can get the smallest pot of Sudocrem (N2500) and it will be used only if you have rashes. Buy unisex coloured clothing (grey, white, yellow) until baby is over 3 months. Buy the hospital list now and pack her hospital bag now. You don't want to be unprepared and I've heard about the horrors of Nigerian nurses and maternity ward  (the most wicked agbeero pales in comparison to an overworked, underpaid Nigerian nurse so she will take out her frustration on your poor labouring wife if that list is not complete or if you come with no bag to the hospital). I'm actually planning a post on best baby products in Nigeria o, so maybe I'll write some more. 20 Likes 1 Share |
| Family › Re: My Wife Wants To Buy The Following For The Baby by Onegai(f): 2:20pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
NORAD: you never start, Oga. And prices of things are going up because most of it is imported. 9 Likes |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 2:11pm On Dec 19, 2015 |
Keji3 and other tutu-loving mamas, I present the DIY tutu! No sewing. I followed the instructions from the picture (please follow it to the letter, deviating from it will give you unnecessary wahala). Will proceed to do other colours now (the model woke up and started eating her tutu, sooo unprofessional ) 6 Likes
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| Family › Re: Need Advice From Married Couples/divorced Women by Onegai(f): 7:23am On Dec 19, 2015 |
heartbrokenwife:It isn't easy but you will be fine. Do you have somewhere to stay? Do you have friends to support you, especially now that you need to go for treatment? I know HPV can't be treated but whatever cell changes it causes can be. So it's pap smears and monitoring for you. Just be strong. Please focus on yourself and your child for now. Your health is very important. Let me call some medical people here, I'm hoping they knows the best places for treatment/management. I'll also ask offline. Pele. Thorpido 5minsmadness 2 Likes |
| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 8:29pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
Here's a pictore tutorial on how to do a tree cake. I will be ending this thread tomorrow, but if anyone else wants to take over, please do so.
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| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 8:26pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
I'll post four unique cakes now. They will stand out as excellent designs for birthday cakes or appreciation cakes. Notice how you can use a cake to highlight a client's tastes or hobbies. 1 Like
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| Health › Re: Three Months Pregnant by Onegai(f): 1:49pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
queenet246:https://www.nairaland.com/889053/pregnancy-pregnant-going-through-high |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 12:55pm On Dec 18, 2015 |
stadora:Where do you stay and what skills do you have? Can you sew? Also can you reduce your needs for the baby (there are some. lifestyle changes you. can effect). |
| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 10:21am On Dec 18, 2015 |
Superhero cakes: Superheroes are very popular right now and it could be a birthday cake or a daring wedding cake. It certainly won't look bad at an office party.
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| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 9:27am On Dec 18, 2015 |
taryour:Funny enough, the sugarcrafter place I know, I think their cakes are not great. Dry-ish, and their confectionery is not so hot. But they do good sugarcraft. |
| Food › Re: Cake-spiration! by Onegai(op): 8:59am On Dec 18, 2015 |
taryour:Lai lai!! I have refused to learn, several times. I'm a cake eater, not a cake maker My strong point is design and painting and moulding, not the baking itself. Which is why most of these images I put up were fondant designs, because that's what I got asked, "how do i mould and paint more realistically" or "how do i execute this? " |
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