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sassyangel1:
U r soo lucky then. Mbok, use wth immediate alacrity get d vaccine.
Cc: rvpbae

I will be in lagos next week. Will get it then. Thanks

JGracious:
Good. Ojuelegba is quite close to Ambode health centre at somolu where you can get it for free. I think its on Tuesdays.

Use uber/taxify if you're not going with a personal ride for comfort and ease.

its not too late to get it at 8wks. If possible after getting the first dose, stay for another 4wks in lagos to get the second dose.

Ok..thank you

lightedpath:
I also need this information. The last time I went to UUTH for 12months immunization, the nurse told me they only give vitamin A cos they don't have those diseases down here and asked that I go to pharmacy to buy if I really want to. Eventually got the shot at Ibadan when I travelled. I'm surprised that the whole teaching hospital that should be models to others could say that. UCH in Ibadan will encourage you to get every vaccine possible.... Even when you have to pay.

Imagine that. 30k for 2 shots is very pricey. Do you think i can take the vaccine much later?

sassyangel1:
Ur Lagos location so that mamas can help u n I replied ur pm some wks back.

My sister I'm sorry. I've been very busy.

I'll be around Ojuelegba axis in lagos. Please does the vaccine have a deadline? Can he still take at 8weeks?

Thanks for replying me. God bless

Uyo mamas pls urgent mbok. Where did you give rota vaccine? Premier isn't giving and pharmacy is selling for 15k which i don't have. Pls answer.

Lagos mamas where can i get it? Might be in lagos for something next week, maybe he can take it then. Can he still take it at 7weeks plus? He is 6weeks now.

Pls reply. Thanks

Roseey0:
Something about Talc causing cancer among oyibo children.

Interesting. Cancer of the bum?

Let me run to google

Roseey0:
Greetings to Mamas here
Abeg I haf a question.
Now that powders are no longer being used.
What can one use on lo's bumbum before wearing them diapers to prevent nappy rash.

I still use my powder o. Why did they say we shouldn't use powder?

Mamas happy sunday o. I have come again.

Please can experienced mamas tell me how their first bd experience was after childbirth? Especially those who had tear or episiotomy.

As i dey so, I'm scared of pain o. Please don't jump and pass. Just abeg advise me on what to expect and how to make it less painful.

StrongWoman333:
Mama's please o I have something bothering me. Since my pregnancy I've not been attending antenatal because it is every Monday's and I don't want to be taking permission for antenatal classes... the only thing I do is always see the doctor on every appointment, run tests and take tt injections. Now my fear is that I'm a ftm

1. I don't even know how to bathe a newborn hope I won't have any challenges when baby arrives?

2. I don't know if they teach mothers how to push in antenatal classes how will I do so when it's time? Will it occur naturally

And please what other things do they teach in antenatal classes? Hope I'm not missing much?

The only consolation I have is that there is always google, YouTube videos etc where I can easily learn those things. Hope I'm on the right path?

Bebe calm down. Whether you go antenatal or not, as a ftm, when baby comes, you will everly encounter challenges.

For me, i was taught how to push, how to bathe baby, still on still, couldn't bathe my baby till he was 3weeks. As per pushing, the first time i did, the nurse said i was just playing , someone had to lift my shoulder up.

So long as u see your doctor and you are certified to be ok, then no ish. Just that antenatal will give u the opportunity to share ideas and ask questions.

Personally, i never liked antenatal classes. I just wanted to do my scan, do tests and go home.

Aitee1:
I don't even know who started this "pregnant women should not drink cold water ish..."the thing is so annoying cos ordinary water makes me throw up, that's how my Mum-inlaw will be shouting that cold water makes the baby hard and difficult to push during delivery, in my mind I'll like una go come take this belle carry

Lol. I tire o. What of us that lick ice block? My baby is kicking at 6weeks here.

Anugod:
Lol. Concerned ftm don't go to the hospital yet.

36.anything °c is very normal. You should begin to watch it when it crosses 37°c and begin to worry only when it crosses 37.5°c. Your baby is very much OK, fret not.

Thank you ma. Baby is ok this morning.

Hi mamas. Pls this is urgent. My 6weeks old boy has been warm since morning, took his temperature three time today and I've had 36.7, 36.3 and 36.5 consecutively.

Pls is this normal or what is considered normal temperature? I'm a FTM and I'm thinking of going to the hospital. Nothing out of his ordinary in his routine. His forehead just feels warm to touch.

Hayormeah:
Pls advice me.... Am on cd23 I don't know if I conceived this cycle. Hpt may not pick up hcg this early. Am down with malaria but have not used any drugs yet cos of the effect. Thanks.

Why not do a blood test?

Jessie21:
Is it okay to bath a new born baby with dettol bar soap?

I no get experience for that area but I'm not sure it's wise as it may be too strong for their delicate skin. Most people, myself included, do not use dettol disinfectant sef, we use savlon cos it's milder.

eribooboo:
Ofcuz u can breastfeed, when checking in request for window seat n have ur shawl with u,u r good to go...its a short flight so ur baby shld b fine...a tip to help with d ear stuff some Pple hv during takeoff n landing,make sure ur baby is sucking at both times(take off n landing) to help with d pressure smtin smtin...alwys did dat for my baby wen travelling..u dnt pay for extra seat,u carry ur baby all thru n d fee is usually a certain % of d adult flight,usually not much....have a lovely flight baby

Thanks mama

hunniesuzie:
Baby carrier, You don't need to pay for an extra seat (but you'll pay a little extra for his "ticket". It's a short flight so you should be fine. For take off and landing they'll give you a belt extender so you can strap him properly. Dress him normally for the weather and take a shawl so you can cover him if necessary

Nimi22:
Yes you can breastfeed. He shouldn't be cranky but you know babies react differently.

Thank you

JGracious:
These are past replies to similar questions in time past. Take what is useful for you. Other sabi mamas will put mouth

God bless you. Very helpful

Nimi22:
I travelled with ds when he was 10 days old local flight too. I wore him a sleep suit and body suit as usual, but since he's 8 weeks old you can dress him up properly I mean any clothe of your choice. I didn't pay for extra seat cos I used a baby carrier, he was strapped to my chest throughout. I can't remember how much I paid for an infant but it was less than 4k.

Thanks so much. How about feeding? I'm breastfeeding, can i do that onboard? Hope baby won't be cranky sha.

Mamas pls i need help. Has anyone ever travelled by air with their LO? Local flight that is, as travelling by road is out of the option.

Pls how did you guys do it? My baby will be 8weeks by then. What kind of clothing should he wear, did you pay for an extra seat, will i carry him in my arms all thru? What are the protocols?

Pls come to my aid o. Ese

shhladyj:
hello mothers in da house, abeg i say make i ask o our sabi mamas, is it true from ur experience dat u didnt feel sick when carrying boys than gals, did u stop taking sugary foods even milk nd wai u carrying low. thanks

Na lie ooooooo. I was even admitted cos i wasn't eating or drinking for dayss.

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BlessedDiva:
Opp my estate, I went there one morning after waking up with amala and ewedu craving but they didn't have except rice and stew mcheww, I got angry and left, went to one place someone described for me on enwe street by Lutheran church and theirs wasn't ready, I was frustrated, went to akpan andem bought ewedu and did my thing with garri jor, ate it for a whole week now I'm ok. Lol. I pray my craving comes next in the evening or afternoon when they will have all the food on the menu.

No try that enwe street o. Na just nonsense, especially if you have been eating correct ewedu and gbegiri b4. Just an epic fail.

rosekatiej:
I think it's house twenty you are referring to where we have macgrill shawarma.That guy is good abeg.Best shawama joint in Uyo and that extra pepper is heavenly. Have not eaten their before just the shawama but seriously Uyo is fun if you know people or grew up here .Have heard a lot of people mostly visitors complain of how boring the town is.There's also a joint at Udo Udoma called Ojuelegba opposite one estate close to mboho mkaprawa Ibibio.They sell fresh too including amala and the rest.

Ojuelegba don cast

rosekatiej:
There's Amala in Uyo as well. I know a few place.Check out this place.

My sistet if i check out this place and i eat abula ehn, a thousand kisses and 30billion fall on u

BlessedDiva:
Lol is it that tiny? I don't think so if not we would have known everywhere now, It's just confusing.
How is baby doing?

Uyo is tiny. Very boring too.

Baby is fine, thanks

BlessedDiva:
Oh really, 3 ppl with 2 toilets! Sounds nice, that means their private room will be nice too.......nne I saw a man coming out of the bathroom when I went to pee, I shock.

Well as for Abuja, if my mum's youngest sis (their last born) won't have time to come to uyo, then I'll just go perch there with them. So the two of them will take turns in doing omugwo.

That's the best o. So you will rest cos trust me, you are going to need it. All the best.

goldendollars:
Hello Mummies!

Please i want to know the best lotion and soap to use for a newborn.
Im a first time mom and am so confused...
please i need suggestions.
thank you.

In my opinion, there is no best soap or lotion. The koko is for your baby not to react to it. I use boots products for my son and so far, it's been good. Although i don't use d lotion now, i use olive oil. I even have coconut oil.

People here have testified to sebamed too, albeit pricey. Chicco, cussons etc

goldendollars:
Hello Mummies!

Please i want to know the best lotion and soap to use for a newborn.
Im a first time mom and am so confused...
please i need suggestions.
thank you.

In my opinion, there is no best soap or lotion. The koko is for your baby not to react to it. I use boots products for my son and so far, it's been good. Although i don't use d lotion now, i use olive oil. I even have coconut oil.

People here have testified to sebamed too, albeit pricey.

BlessedDiva:
Oh maybe they attend to pregnant women fast, if I go there for normal malaria treatment na so I go dey there o to collect result and see doctor Kwan, na war. When i was admitted there in dec, we were sharing bathroom with men haba now! Couldnt even ask for private room cos i was brought in by 1am and i wasnt seeing well. The next day i got better and asked them to discharge me kia kia. Then the last time I went there in jan b4 I conceived I left there without collecting my result because I was so hungry and tired.
Me I no know ikpa.
Was using athanasius hosp when we just arrived(I can have malaria ehn too much mosquitoes down here) their their case was something I can't handle, we changed to premier but they are all same to me. In fact I'm confused, may just do Abuja because I lived there for long and secondly for omugwo because 2 of my mum's younger sisters live there with their families since i dont have mum to come take care of me and baby again.

Sharing bathroom with men kwa? Mbanu!

Even the general ward is for 3 people with 2 toilets. Ive been admitted twice there.

Maybe u used the semi private room, that one has the tpilet outside. Babes if u can, abeg go to abuja. Not because of anything o but u will need all the help u can get especial at a Ftm. My eyes see something cos my baby came at exactly 37weeks, no help, no experience. Thank God I had already boughy everything and packed my bags since.

Infact i cried the day i was discharged. It was overwhelming.

BlessedDiva:
Mama that premier can take your whole day away from you abeg. I'm with Nissi specialist hospital now it's so very private and quiet, you stay with the doc chat as long as you want but I need to meet other mamas and share expeeiences since im a ftm so I would love another good clean hosp. Contemplating going to abj for delivery sha still discussing with dh.
All those eatery and their foods don't really love eateries it's only Kilimanjaro coconut rice I have tasted and it's nice.
Uyo doesnt really have very clean and high tech hospitals, the docs are always using one tiny screen for their scans unlike asi ukpo in cali, but you are so right uyo is calm and peaceful even more peaceful than cali.

Moved here a year ago.

I delivered in premier a month ago. Although their antenatal classes weren't so 'insightful'. The matron really tried, she would explain and talk till u understand but no clear guidelines as per what they should talk about. And me no send sef, cos it was my first time and i always just wanted to scan, see doctor and go. I no dey like all those clap clap and sing sing things, say what u will say, make i comot plus i had google, my mum plus sil to ask all my questions. Scans are on every antenatal days. I usually miss some days sef on purpose cos i was that uninterested.

As per crowd, i no see wetin people dey always complain about o. You come early, you leave early. I get there, say 10 ish and i leave around 1ish. The lectures go on first, then u see the doctor. I liked my dr sha, dr Essien, he would answer all questions, was patient and jovial.

My neighbour talked about another hospital she intends to deliver at, can't remember the name but she say e dey ikpa road side( abeg i no know where ikpa road dey). But she registered with premier for antenatal.

I would definitely use them again if i still dey naija sha.

Xzandy:
Ah Teamie so you are in this small Uyo with me?
So nice to know

Very tiny uyo wey no pass 10 streets. Lol

BlessedDiva:
Wow teamie, good to know you are in uyo too, we relocated last year but I still don't know places. I noticed we have a lot of uyo mamas on ttc thread too.
Which hosp are you using for antenatal?

In other news, Pls Is there anywhere I can get correct party jollof rice not maggi jollof rice oo lol

Sister forget that party jollof rice o. Them no sabi cook am here. Moving here a year ago, food was a major challenge. I grew up in lagos, where food variety plenty, so you can imagine what i went thru.

I used to like kilimajanro ofada sauce but now everything there tire me. I cook at home and eat, except for white soup with poundo, my hubby has one sharp place he gets them ( even now sef, the white soup don tire me).

I miss my amala, ofada, smokey party jollof rice. Can't wait to travel next month.