Towerofgrace:


my DH talked tire in 1st tri cos of this cold water, not once did i even fear cos it's been a long time i found out cold water doesn't do shi-shi in pregnancy, even obodo oyinbo people that their weather is cold they still give preggy mums who are even in labour ice-chips and slushy, somebody will now want me to boil from inside, abi they don't know that preggy mamas are human incubator that generates serious heat

yaayyy see mamas giving me morale everywhere. Thank you feli mush mai beloved.
Awayu o iya ibeji

Funky123:
Egbami ooo

My leg don almost swell reach my head ooo
My BP is normal, other vitals in urine are also normal, blood is 35%
Is there anything to be worried about, the swelling gets worse daily

is normal, u don't have anything to worry about ok, don't put the legs on the floor or the time, try as much as possible to suspend them.

And most importantly drink enough water, this will help u.

Amen..Thank you mama

luuvlly:

Congrats teamie
God bless the baby and the family. May she be a source of joy to you

Thank you...Pele mama, the lord is your strength.

Aitee1:


Congratulations teamie me still dey waddle dey got oh

Sorry mama. Nothing to worry about, since there is no protein in your urine and your bp is fine. My own pcv was 30% as at when I gave birth. I opted for induction because I was tired already, I dey waka like penguin . The swelling moved to my waist as well.

Funky123:
Egbami ooo

My leg don almost swell reach my head ooo
My BP is normal, other vitals in urine are also normal, blood is 35%
Is there anything to be worried about, the swelling gets worse daily

Bs! Bs! Bs!

After TTC for about 18months, God did it and we were like them that dream(testimony on TTC thread).

Pregnancy journey began, morning sickness was epic, could hold anything down, had to take IV fluids. I was okay around the 4th month and I could eat well.

Fast forward to 36 weeks I started getting depressed because we were financially stranded and the thought of baby coming anytime overwhelmed me. I had thought of getting some money and going for thrift but God stepped in and gave us a jaw dropping financial surprise(not a single thrift in our shopping)
.
My feet and ankle started swelling, and gradually the whole of my legs up to my waist. Daily activities became a task, had to be scheduled for induction few days after Edd.

Induction was fast,it wasn't upto 12hrs. The doctor and the mid wives were surprised at how fast I progressed. I started having contractions like an hour after the second pill was inserted. The doctor examined me and said I was about 6cm dilated. My water broke a few minutes after and before the midwife that was with me knew it, membrane ruptured. I just felt something like a balloon come out of my vagina, I was quickly transfered to the delivery couch and was instructed not to push until I was asked to. it took a while for baby head to crown( those hours were the longest of my life).
I couldn't push after baby's head crowned, I was given drip with oxytocin to help strengthen the contractions. After a while I was given an episiotomy and my baby girl slid out.

Cappo whyworryPH
Apologies for the late bs, been compiling it for almost 2weeks now.

Rejoice012:
Bs! Bs! Bs!

After TTC for about 18months, God did it and we were like them that dream(testimony on TTC thread).

Pregnancy journey began, morning sickness was epic, could hold anything down, had to take IV fluids. I was okay around the 4th month and I could eat well.

Fast forward to 36 weeks I started getting depressed because we were financially stranded and the thought of baby coming anytime overwhelmed me. I had thought of getting some money and going for thrift but God stepped in and gave us a jaw dropping financial surprise(not a single thrift in our shopping)
.
My feet and ankle started swelling, and gradually the whole of my legs up to my waist. Daily activities became a task, had to be scheduled for induction few days after Edd.

Induction was fast,it wasn't upto 12hrs. The doctor and the mid wives were surprised at how fast I progressed. I started having contractions like an hour after the second pill was inserted. The doctor examined me and said I was about 6cm dilated. My water broke a few minutes after and before the midwife that was with me knew it, membrane ruptured. I just felt something like a balloon come out of my vagina, I was quickly transfered to the delivery couch and was instructed not to push until I was asked to. it took a while for baby head to crown( those hours were the longest of my life).
I couldn't push after baby's head crowned, I was given drip with oxytocin to help strengthen the contractions. After a while I was given an episiotomy and my baby girl slid out.

Cappo whyworryPH
Apologies for the late bs, been compiling it for almost 2weeks now.

Congratulations again mama, LO is blessed

Funky123:


Team march fit snatch you sha

I don’t even mind because March is also my birth month, it should sha be late March when my baby would have cooked very well.

update:
I went for another scan and told the man about the previous report. He said he couldn’t find anything like that and that the placenta is fine.

Story of my life... This is a typical case of I didn't know I was pregnant.
I stopped breastfeeding my 1year old son last year September... My menses was coming on and off.. so I wasn't that worried thinking it would normalize,I even had to take antibiotics incase there is any infection.
I didn't know I was pregnant until an old woman drew my attention to it...
So I went for scan this year Jan 10 nd scan said 13weeks4days... Right now I don't even know how many weeks I am and when I took in...

Would really appreciate some help here from the mummies in the house

dacblogger:
Story of my life... This is a typical case of I didn't know I was pregnant.
I stopped breastfeeding my 1year old son last year September... My menses was coming on and off.. so I wasn't that worried thinking it would normalize,I even had to take antibiotics incase there is any infection.
I didn't know I was pregnant until an old woman drew my attention to it...
So I went for scan this year Jan 10 nd scan said 13weeks4days... Right now I don't even know how many weeks I am and when I took in...

Would really appreciate some help here from the mummies in the house

13wks is 3months 1week 4days.

kokaiye:
13wks is 3months 1week 4days.

That was 10th January... I meant how many weeks I am now.
I really don't how to calculate the weeks with the result of the scan that's why I had to add the info...
Thanks

.

dacblogger:

That was 10th January... I meant how many weeks I am now.
I really don't how to calculate the weeks with the result of the scan that's why I had to add the info...
Thanks

Oct 7-10th jan=13weeks 4days.

As at today, its 19weeks 2days from the dates you provided

sugarcoatted:


Oct 7-10th jan=13weeks 4days.

As at today, its 19weeks 2days from the dates you provided

Thank you very much dear

dacblogger:

That was 10th January... I meant how many weeks I am now.
I really don't how to calculate the weeks with the result of the scan that's why I had to add the info...
Thanks

Download pregnancy+ app and put all the info, it will automatically keep u updated about everything concerning your pregnancy. Love the app so much

Please ooo anyone doing maternity photoshoot here should please share for us to see oo so we junior mamas can have idea about what to do when it's finally our turn to snap lol.
Abi

Layormiii:
Download pregnancy+ app and put all the info, it will automatically keep u updated about everything concerning your pregnancy. Love the app so much

Will do just that... Thanks

dacblogger:
Story of my life... This is a typical case of I didn't know I was pregnant.
I stopped breastfeeding my 1year old son last year September... My menses was coming on and off.. so I wasn't that worried thinking it would normalize,I even had to take antibiotics incase there is any infection.
I didn't know I was pregnant until an old woman drew my attention to it...
So I went for scan this year Jan 10 nd scan said 13weeks4days... Right now I don't even know how many weeks I am and when I took in...

Would really appreciate some help here from the mummies in the house

Download a pregnancy app on playstore, it will ask of either LMP or EDD. Since you don't know your LMP, input the EDD on the scan result you got in January, it will tell how many week2you are at present and onward

Maranatha5:
Hello
Google brought me to this thread and I'm glad I found it.
I did Cs on 9th October 2020. I was advised to wait for 15 months by my doctor before taking in again. However, I got pregnant again after 14 months, I want to attempt VBAC what do you guys think?
I'm 16 weeks gone. Also for people in ph, I did the first CS at prime hospital, I want to consider save a life now. Does anyone know how good they are? I don't want to go back to prime because my first Cs was unnecessary and could have been avoided.

If you really think the first cs was unnecessary and you are ready to brace up for VBAC, why not. Just read up on VBAC and don't entertain any form of FEAR or negativity. I know an aunt who had her first via Cs and while still nursing (not up to 8 months) she got pregnant again, her older siblings were complaining cos she didn't wait for the right time to properly heal up but she cut them off only to call them when she delivered and it was VBAC, had another one again via VD. Moreover the doctor said 15 months and your blessing cam after 14 month

Maranatha5:
Hello
Google brought me to this thread and I'm glad I found it.
I did Cs on 9th October 2020. I was advised to wait for 15 months by my doctor before taking in again. However, I got pregnant again after 14 months, I want to attempt VBAC what do you guys think?
I'm 16 weeks gone. Also for people in ph, I did the first CS at prime hospital, I want to consider save a life now. Does anyone know how good they are? I don't want to go back to prime because my first Cs was unnecessary and could have been avoided.

Someone close to me had a cs in september 2018 by april 2019 she diacovered she was pregnant, she had her baby october 2019 via normal delivery. Though i have no idea what vbac stands for but i think a month short isnt too bad.

dacblogger:

That was 10th January... I meant how many weeks I am now.
I really don't how to calculate the weeks with the result of the scan that's why I had to add the info...
Thanks

oh

Tmex:


Someone close to me had a cs in september 2018 by april 2019 she diacovered she was pregnant, she had her baby october 2019 via normal delivery. Though i have no idea what vbac stands for but i think a month short isnt too bad.

VBAC= Virginal Birth After Cesarean

Godmother:
I have been avoiding this thread out of pain. I had my daughter in October 2015, although I was on the team in November.

Two years later in 2017, I took in again but sadly had a miscarriage. I bled for almost a month and had to undergo an evacuation. Since then, I've been struggling to conceive without success.

The first time I tried conceiving it happened within six weeks, the second time happened that same month, now five years later and no success.

I don't know what's happening. I'm currently on Pregnacare conception, but having severe signs my period is around the corner.

I'm so depressed right now. I keep seeing others get pregnant. Friends I gave birth together with in 2015 are on their third kids

This is just me pouring out my pains. I know God will answer me soon sha.

Please, Mamas, I ask that you all remember me in your prayers � �

May the balm in Gilead comfort you, may your pains become your testimony very very soon

Maranatha5:
Hello
Google brought me to this thread and I'm glad I found it.
I did Cs on 9th October 2020. I was advised to wait for 15 months by my doctor before taking in again. However, I got pregnant again after 14 months, I want to attempt VBAC what do you guys think?
I'm 16 weeks gone. Also for people in ph, I did the first CS at prime hospital, I want to consider save a life now. Does anyone know how good they are? I don't want to go back to prime because my first Cs was unnecessary and could have been avoided.

i dnt tink any doc wud allow u ve VBAC wit dis gap lenght... Its risky... Even thou u might b able to ve ur baby through VJ dey wont allow it.

sugarcoatted:


VBAC= Virginal Delivery After Cesarean

Oh thanks ma

CuddleJoy:
Hi,

I am CuddleJoy. This is my 3rd. My 2nd will be 9yrs this year .
Edd Month :April 29th.
Sex: XX
I enjoy coming here daily to read and learn

@CuddleJoy, @Ayoolajumoke you are welcome to Team April, and don't go anywhere, I just gbadun your inputs. The list has been updated on the Feb roll call.

Rejoice012:
Sorry mama. Nothing to worry about, since there is no protein in your urine and your bp is fine. My own pcv was 30% as at when I gave birth. I opted for induction because I was tired already, I dey waka like penguin . The swelling moved to my waist as well.

Thank you ma’am

Layormiii:
Please ooo anyone doing maternity photoshoot here should please share for us to see oo so we junior mamas can have idea about what to do when it's finally our turn to snap lol.
Abi

IG Gave me idea
Planned mine for next week, let me post some pictures but I will cover their faces o

vic4real22:
is normal, u don't have anything to worry about ok, don't put the legs on the floor or the time, try as much as possible to suspend them.

And most importantly drink enough water, this will help u.

Thank you ma

Good evening Everyone!

This is to officially register for team April.

EDD April 24
Gender XX

Sincere apologies for registering late. Been super lazy

Layormiii:
Please ooo anyone doing maternity photoshoot here should please share for us to see oo so we junior mamas can have idea about what to do when it's finally our turn to snap lol.
Abi

A turtle neck gown is always beautiful, if you wear trousers and you still see the one that sizes you
A black/white turtle neck and black/white jean is perfect too.

Then the second picture is just a net that can be recreated if you don’t want either blue or pink you can choose the cool colour just like that lady, created that one exact for 9k(material and sewing) so I prefer it than renting robe for 10-15k
You can always use the net to re- create something short and simple after birth so it won’t waste.

Remember to use a good studio and good makeup artist that will contour that big nose

Birth Story! Birth Story!! Birth Story!!!

The gist is finally here o...

It started when I had to resume on Monday 7th Feb to a new department at work after enjoying 32 working days compulsory annual leave. Ha! I knew my EDD was close (13th Feb), and seeing that I wanted to deliver where my husband is based, I decided to drop my maternity leave letter immediately.

The Head at my new office who is a mother of two tried to persuade me to stay till the following week before going, but I kept insisting sha. Lol. Even some female colleagues who thought I still wasn't due because of how "not so large" my tummy looked kept advising that I just stay until labor comes before I take the leave. Lailai I no gree. I was over 39weeks gone already, and this was my first pregnancy.

I finally dropped the letter on Tuesday (8th Feb). And as God would have it, it was approved for me to proceed on Wednesday. Hubby picked me up immediately, and we travelled back to his place.

On Wednesday (9th Feb) was my appointment at the clinic. I woke up with menstrual-like cramps. Went to the clinic where I related it to the doctor. She suggested a membrane sweep to hasten the labor process. I agreed to it, and it was done by a nurse there. For me, it was painless.

After the sweep, I started having mild contractions that came in like 25-30mims apart. Called hubby to take me home. We got food on the way as I wasn't in any mood to cook.

On getting home, I started cleaning the house and washing clothes. Lol. Everywhere had to be clean if my baby is going to be out this soon. Hubby called one of my cousins to come stay with me incase of anything. I laughed. We kept gisting while the contractions kept getting more frequent but mild till hubby came back from work at around 5:30pm.

When I later went to pee, I saw the bloody show. I smiled coz I knew the sweep was already working, and I'll see my baby very soon.

As I kept monitoring the contractions, it started coming in at 5mins apart lasting 30-35seconds. I kept expecting that my water would break, buh e no gree o...

At about 9:30pm, hubby suggested we head to the hospital. I agreed. On checking me, the nurses found out I was 3cm dilated and suggested I stayed back for close monitoring. I refused o... We went back home with hubby. Honestly, I couldn't even sleep that night. Did exercises, danced, took hot tea, tried watching a movie to take away my attention sef, e no work.

At 4am, I told hubby that we should go back to the hospital. We did. The nurses said I wasn't ready since I still had my wig on. They still checked and I was 6cm dilated. That was how I started strolling round the hospital to hasten the whole dilation process o.
At 9am, I was 9cm dilated, and my water was yet to be broken. The contractions were not so strong. Ha! That was how the doctor instructed for me to be injected with Oxytocin. People of God, the pain I felt after that eh... I don't think I'd ever wish that for even my enemy. It was so out of this world!

Strong contractions back to back. I kept wailing. Kept telling the nurses to check. They even went to their station and left me there. Until I felt the need to fart. When I screamed at them, they came rushing to check. Then another delay. They said the baby's head is yet to crown. What?! I wasn't ready for that English o... Didn't even know when I started shouting for them to take me over to the theatre for CS. They kept smiling saying "No CS for you. You are already close to having your baby." They were kind sha.

The pain was too much. I wanted to push, but they kept saying I shouldn't. So, what was I supposed to do? I was crying without tears. I was grabbing everything 'grabbable'. The nurses had to stay away before the mad dog would tear their uniforms.

I got tired at some point. Threw up thrice (something I'd never done before o, not even in pregnancy).
To give me some hope, the nurse made me insert my hand to touch the baby's head. I think this was done after they broke my water o... I can't even remember again. But I know I felt a rush of energy to have the baby out after that.

To cut the long story short, my beautiful Prince came out at exactly 12:25pm on 10th Feb, 2022 weighing 2.5kg. This was after five hard pushes with the little strength I had left.

The joy I felt after hearing my baby's first cry is indescribable. At that moment, all the pain I felt just vanished. There was this fresh air entering everywhere, even though I kept bleeding.

That was when I even had the time to ask the nurse her name while she delivered the placenta and stitched me up as I had tears. Got discharged the next day after close observation, to make sure I wasn't still bleeding.

Sincerely, God saw me through it all. It was never by my strength, coz I know how well my strength failed me in that labor room. My faith even turned to fear at some point, but He showed me mercy. Glory to His name.

For all TTC... The God that did it for me will surely come through for you.

Peace.