realtalk19:


4yrs and am 32years. tanks

i wil ask the doctor when he comes tomoro for chekup

A family friend of ours had cs for her first because her baby was breech. And she took in when the boy was probably 6 months old. She had a very successful vbac

Nimi22:
Pls mamas I've been having headache for some days now though it's not that terrible but it's still there coupled with extreme thirst. Should i be worried? Can i take pcm?

I dont think there's anything wrong with taking paracetamol. About the thirst, it was like that for me when i was preggy that i normally take close to 1 bag of pure water everyday. If am thirsty and i dont take water immediately, i will be feeling fainty so take water as much as u want joor. water is good

Rukkington:
It's being a while but i still love to share my birth story.
I will try and make it a detailed one

My BS

It all started on Friday 27th of January, my EDD. I was having this excruciating back pain that won't relief me. Although the pain started two weeks earlier but was bearable.

Three weeks to my EDD, my vjay was itching and I went to a clinic to treat it but when I informed my consultant during ANC, she complained that why didn't I come to the hospital.
So, on 27th of January when I was having unbearable back pain, I decided to go to the hospital since where I was; was closer to the hospital.
I met with the nurses and laid my complain. They took me to gynea emergency where I met a doctor and explained my plight. He did VE for me and said OS closed but because I was due already, he decided to admit me. They called the labor ward immediately that a patient was coming.

It came to me as a surprise because I was very sure I was not in labour. The next thing the doctor will say was inform your people to bring your things. Yekpa!
I called my husband to bring my hospital bag. He informed my SIL and MIL, they were all confused.

At the labor ward, I was given a bed and they started asking different questions "when was the last time I felt contraction bla bla" I couldn't give a convincing reply because my contractions were irregular. The doctor at the labour ward did another VE and said I was 30% effaced but OS was closed. They did another VE 4 hours later, same result. I was really angry with the whole situation. They concluded I was not really in labour and I was transfered to another ward where I spent the night.

At the ward where I was transferred to, I told the nurse I want to go back home the next day and she said they don't discharge patient on weekends. Haaa
That was how I got stocked in the hospital for the weekend.

The next morning which was 28th of January, I woke up with a waist pain and when I went to the bathroom to have my bath, I saw bloody show and I went to show the nurse my pant in other to be sure if it's truly it was "show" I saw. She confirmed it and noted it down. But the back pain hadn't subsided, instead, it was increasing and I was transferred back to the labour ward where I was given injection to relief the pain because I was not having strong contraction. They did VE for me again and result was still the same. I started asking myself if I will ever fall into serious labour because I was already anxious; too anxious to meet my princess.

Funny enough, I was transferred back to the ward the second time and I became furious; I felt like crying. It was really embarrassing going back and forth every time.

29th of January, I started having regular contractions coming at 10minutes interval. I was happy that at least, I was having a good sign.
But an unfortunate thing happened at the ward, a woman who was on bed rest was having strong contractions at 5minutes interval and she didn't inform the nurse instead, she was walking about, in the end, she delivered the baby prematurely and the baby died.
I don't really understood the situation perfectly because of the way I was feeling. No time to start meddling in other people's affair.

After the woman lost her pregnancy, automatically, the rest of us in the ward were on serious bed rest. lol. No one was allowed to leave the bed.
Then, the doctor on duty came to check me and said I will be transferred back to the labour ward and I said I wasn't going. I don't want a situation where I will return to the ward after 8 hours and he said he's very sure I don't want to experience what just happened to the woman that lost her pregnancy. Then, I gave it a second thought and requested he do VE for me. He did and OS was closed but he still insisted I will be transferred.

Back to the labour ward, I was already ashamed of myself, going in and out of the labour ward every time. I already know all the staff at the labour ward.
Each time I went to the labour ward, I requested I be induced but they disagreed that I don't have any problem, why induction. But on 29th, the doctor that attended to me agreed on inducing me and I was happy.

On 30th of January which was on Monday, the doctor on duty started the induction process at 1:30pm because he was waiting for the staff at blood bank to confirm they have my blood type. He said he can't start the induction without the blood available.

At 1:30pm, induction started. The doctor inserted a tablet into my vjay which he had divided into 4(I have forgotten the name of the tablet) The tablet is for cervical ripening. For some minutes, I was not feeling anything and I was worried that maybe they lied to me that I will be induced. Few minutes later,my back pain returned in full force and I started having very strong contractions coming at less than a minute interval.
I was trying hard not to shout and bear the pain but my back was seriously aching and my DH was helping me to massage it. He was with me until few minutes to the birth of our baby that he left because, he couldn't hold back the tears anymore.

I was using the breathing techniques but it got to a stage, I couldn't bear the pain anymore and I started screaming and crying at the same time.
The doctor that induced me was telling one of the matrons that it was just cervical ripening he did for me o that am shouting not knowing I was seriously dilating.
Few minutes later, I started having the urge to poo and I shouted, I want to poo o. They were all surprised and one of the doctors did VE for me and said I was 8cm. Everyone was really surprised; I was surprised myself. So fast!
They started telling me not to push if I don't want to damage my cervix but I couldn't hold it. I started pushing o and each time I pushed, I pooed and I was a bit relieved.
Few minutes later, I was transferred to the delivery room and was asked to push. I thought I was pushing but was told I was just shouting. So, I relax a bit and push so hard and my princess came out at 8:03pm weighing exactly 3kg but she gave me little tear.

I requested they numb the area before suturing but the doctor gave me an injection that will make me feel drowsy a bit in other not to feel the pain and truly, I didn't feel the pain.

I will never forget 6 hours 33minutes of serious pain but in all, I give thanks to almighty Allah for making it easy for me. I pray for a supernatural delivery for the rest of preggy mamas on this thread and in the whole world. And to those looking unto God for this joy, I pray Allah grant your heart desire sooner than you expect.

cc sixx, folash

Kai na wa ooo...hmmmm loved ur bs...and ur baby is very cute...waow!! Very chubby...

Giddyperson:
This evening walk, how long of a walk is it actually supposed to be for it to be effective, cuz me I'd do one small walk and start feeling like the weight of the world is lying on my pelvic bone and I'd just enter bike and go home. [s]Am I the only team April that still enters bike, my husband is tired of shouting[/s]

Hahahahahaha that one na fake evening walk o....hahahahahaha...me wanted to do 30mins yesterday but rain no gree me....will try and do 15mins or more today....noticed my contraction bcms strong after d walk...

@Rukkington, Congratulation. what a lovely BS.


Baarakallaahu laka fil-mawhoobi laka, wa shakartal-waahiba , wa balagha 'ashuddahu, wa ruziqta birrahu.

May Allah bless you with His gift to you , and may you (the new parent) give thanks, may the child reach the maturity of years , and may you be granted its righteousness .

But wait ooo, this your tiro and beautiful look ehn? I hope say DH no go send you back to us in no time,

Anyway, we will all welcome you back once you return here.....

Giddyperson:

Tell it to calm down, 13th is still far. Hubby just told me that his mum would be coming few days after I give birth . When I was busy trying to postpone labour while waiting for her arrival. . I give up, today I'm going to go out and charter pineapple, Zobo, castor oil, any other thing that's been known to induce labour. I'm tired.

No wonder u were also waiting for sum1 no wonder u stuck to ur date....was also pressuring my mum but its like she's just waiting to hear "baby have come o" b4 she enter bus...so me sef gave up since....am due so baby can come ooo but since POp is already close na maybe we cn wait extra 2 days ...after that she have better come out....u mentioned castor oil...is it OK for inducing labour...? That pineapple no wan work oo...I don chop am taya...instd it mks my urine full of sugar...tho it gives me contraction but not strong enof to go into labour...

jazzyjazz:


We love that you love this thread and we pray that you will join us... .......soon

oh my God... I no know whether to say amen or to jump and pass cos first of all I'm not a woman (even though I know say na women apartment be this ), second I'm not having a child anytime soon inasmuch as I love em cuties

Hi everyone,I am Angie, a FTM, 26weeks today, due date is 12/July/17.
I want to officially register here.
Thank you.

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Oh my God menstral cramps has been killing me since last Wednesday and real labour is not just coming, having irregular painless contractions, I just pray all is okay my leg hurts with all day cramps. Pls is any April mama experiencing this too because am worried. My vargina hurts so bad too. Pls mothers that have given birth did anyone experience this too? Especially the frequent cramps yet no sign of labour. 39+1weeks today.
Team April who is next? Let the BA/BS start coming in. Wish us all easy delivery.

olatebony:

Yes I have for boys na,.... Their bow tie, pant/shorts and cap for cake smash

hello ma,pls do u v bouncer? Wat r dere price range?

Thanks @nicoleswizzi
Ameen and ameen @toyosiR... Lol at dh sending me back

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nicoleswizzi:

Hahahahahaha that one na fake evening walk o....hahahahahaha...me wanted to do 30mins yesterday but rain no gree me....will try and do 15mins or more today....noticed my contraction bcms strong after d walk...

Jesus Christ, 30 minutes indeed where am I walking to biko? Well I'd try that today, I'd even do 40 if that would induce labour. I actually love walking but I'm just scared of overdoing my own.

mydreams25:
Oh my God menstral cramps has been killing me since last Wednesday and real labour is not just coming, having irregular painless contractions, I just pray all is okay my leg hurts with all day cramps. Pls is any April mama experiencing this too because am worried. My vargina hurts so bad too. Pls mothers that have given birth did anyone experience this too? Especially the frequent cramps yet no sign of labour. 39+1weeks today.
Team April who is next? Let the BA/BS start coming in. Wish us all easy delivery.

have you complained about the cramping at the hospital? Pele

Hello mamas in the house, I've been anonymously reading through for few days now and I must say you all are doing a great job in helping one another. God bless you all and OH! I'm team June

[quote author=mydreams25 post=55284979]Oh my God menstral cramps has been killing me since last Wednesday and real labour is not just coming, having irregular painless contractions, I just pray all is okay my leg hurts with all day cramps. Pls is any April mama experiencing this too because am worried. My vargina hurts so bad too. Pls mothers that have given birth did anyone experience this too? Especially the frequent cramps yet no sign of labour. 39+1weeks today.


My dear, Me too ooo, my pelvic region hurts and my vagina is so painful and I started my 45minutes walk yesterday, at night I can't sleep, I pee like I drink 50L of water every 20mins and with pains as if my tummy want to bust if I no pee. I'm tired. I'm 38weeks today.

@Beyedew, God is too faithful to fail us. How is your son

team April for supernatural delivery, I can't wait to pop.

nicoleswizzi:

No wonder u were also waiting for sum1 no wonder u stuck to ur date....was also pressuring my mum but its like she's just waiting to hear "baby have come o" b4 she enter bus...so me sef gave up since....am due so baby can come ooo but since POp is already close na maybe we cn wait extra 2 days ...after that she have better come out....u mentioned castor oil...is it OK for inducing labour...? That pineapple no wan work oo...I don chop am taya...instd it mks my urine full of sugar...tho it gives me contraction but not strong enof to go into labour...

lol when the person I'm waiting for is not waiting for me. I know my mum would have done worse if she was the one coming sha.

As for castor oil I've seen many people on YouTube use it, but I googled it and saw one particular review that got me scared even tho most reviews were positive. I'm sha not taking again, or I'd only take after I've passed EDD and gotten desperate and with Drs. Permission.

@ olatebony, please post pix too. boys outfit

@Nimi22: when I was around 24 weeks or so, I got those headaches but was scared to take any medications; I ate Liver (for a different reason entirely) and the headache stopped. About Water; I dare not leave home without my flask of warm Water. Our preggy bodies needs more Water now than ever before. So my dear please drink up.

1sttimeangie:
Hi everyone,I am Angie, a FTM, 26weeks today, due date is 12/July/17.
I want to officially register here.
Thank you.

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Nice having you in our team. Your EDD will be added. What about baby's gender?

1sttimeangie:
Hi everyone,I am Angie, a FTM, 26weeks today, due date is 12/July/17.
I want to officially register here.
Thank you.

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Welcome to our team dear
#teamjulyfornoloss. #teamjulyforsupernatuaraldelivery

@britneystacy am at abia state oo.

jazzyjazz:


Abeg no vex snap your locs make I see. My hair cut badly after I put to bed. And I've always had horrible hair so growing it now is almost impossible and it's better to start afresh. However my hubby suggested dreads and I want to do it. Any advice? Tips? Pros and cons? How to care for the hair?

dread is really nice but expensive to maintain at 1st but enjoyable and low expense when is finally local.. I had it before but had to cut it because of headaches but will still do it later on.. u can loc ur hair at any length so far it's natural but preferably wen ur hair is short so it will loc faster n less payment u have to maintain every day n visit ur loctician at 2wks interval ur hair have to stay away frm water to achieve fast result at the long run wen it's finally loc dats wen u get to enjoy it more n spend less money ...

Giddyperson:

have you complained about the cramping at the hospital? Pele

I complained at my last antenatal on thursday and the doctor said its normal but I didn't expect it to be too long like this thought its just for the main time then. My next antenatal is on Friday will still complain but I just want to be assured all is well before then

it's better late than never
BS
I has a very smooth pregnancy no ms was working even til 2weeks be4 I gave birth but not until my I was 19weeks I started after serious pain in my tummy was taking to d hospital from work. I was crying like a bay at work cos d pain no be here ooo. I saw d Dr and I was told to go and do scan. imagine d whole scan I don do be4 then don reach 4 cos I was worried about my baby movement. she was snot kicking me. I always feel sum how when I come here and every1 is talking about their lo kicking dem hard. mine never kicked me oooo. after d scan I took d result to the Dr and he told me I had fibroid but I should not worry that it would disturb my baby in any way. I was given some drugs. I came to complain for here as usual I was told not to worry ( I was nicknamed worry worry mama by some pple dat no me well here) thanks to some moniker here. jazzy jazzy, nifemseun, Enque and some mama's like dat fat I was in d mood to answer all my questions.
fast forward to my edd which was on d 28dec no show oooo. after d the trekking and dancing every day. baby just sit down dey look me she no move I went to the hospital I was told to come back on the 2nd witmy load wit or without show and I was given castor oil to take oooo to induce labor. I took it but the thing only made me to poo and no epp me atall ooo. I started the trekking and dancing again dis time I added some skills to it but Stil no show again
fast fast forward to 2nd Jan. before then me and hubby talked about the induction and we agreed to go. so on that they I one bag and hubby was to come wit d main bag. I got to the hospital d nurse checked me as usual was told to wait for d Dr that will start d process for hubby to chat me up in watsapp to tell me to start coming home sharp sharp say he don change his mind omo see vexing and crying. to carry the belle don tire me oooooo. I was crying. I got home wit the d vex he told me dat we are going to his parents place so dat can talk sense into me. we got to my inlaw place cos both house are not dat far like 30mins drive. the mum told me not to go and I should wait for 2weeks more. on top d vex wet I dey vex the vex come double in fact I was too weak cos I don cry finish. my phone rang and d Dr told me where an I? dat he is waiting for me. na so I tell d Dr dat something came up and I wouldn't come until Thursday. d Dr said hope I no d baby is over due der and keeping her der is not save again. na so I tell my mil in fact I add salt and pepper sef. she begged me to start going wit my dh.
watch out for part 2

U tink say na only igbos sabi abacha n e get any state wey ur pple no dey?Abacha dey zaria oh !Cldnt make it 2day cos I finished late but will surely do 2moro n will send a pic 4 u !And mumci is still vexing!

Giddyperson:

How do you know what abacha is biko? Thought you were Hausa . How do you even get abacha in Zaria? when it's so hard to get it in Lagos. As for MIL, guess it's normal for them to wait until you born, but I feel like those first few days might be the hardest, so I'm still pissed. What's up with your mum, is she still vexing?

1sttimeangie:
Hi everyone,I am Angie, a FTM, 26weeks today, due date is 12/July/17.
I want to officially register here.
Thank you.

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welcome to team july

Giddyperson:

Jesus Christ, 30 minutes indeed where am I walking to biko? Well I'd try that today, I'd even do 40 if that would induce labour. I actually love walking but I'm just scared of overdoing my own.

30mins no too much na...me I was just listening to music and walking... Looking around b4 I knw 15mins don pass...b4 rain even started... D funny thing is even with d contraction baby no dey shake body to come out....after all this my waka she go come come next week hahahahahaha well....I no get choice but to exercise

U wey knw

queensnow:
yippee bet why you u dey hoard jay am suspecting u dis mama ooo u want him to cum on a special date abi?