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XX01:
Happy new year every one and a happy birthday to me.

Happy birthday to u

kemesty:
Here's a pix of the wardrobe a carpenter made for me. I decided to make one than buying and there are several customised compartments inside.

This one is just good

Happy new year to all d wonderful mamas here, 2017 will be filled with great laughter and testimonies for us.
Love u all

[quote author=Giddyperson post=52334223]This was posted by onegai earlier this year, I'm reposting for anyone who needs it. Sorry for the long post

Diapers (buy one pack newborn, 2 packs size 1 and one pack size 2, to get you through that first few weeks. Then buy according to size after). newborns can go through 8 diaper changes daily (!!!! ) and boys pee more, but don't buy too many because you can't predict size of your baby and you don't know quickly they will grow (I've seen a baby go from newborn to size 2 in 3 weeks). so at least 1 or 2 pack of newborn diapers will hopefully last you for a week and if your baby still needs newborn, buy weekly. If after it finishes your baby needs size 1, at least you have 2 packs at home to give you time before having to run to the supermarket or market to buy more.

Baby wipes: look for the unscented ones, less likely to irritate skin.

Diaper rash cream: Sudafed is what all my sisters used (especially the one who is a pharmacist). But try and change your baby once it gets wet so it's not sitting in a wet diaper that ends up causing diaper rash.

onesies (if you're in Nigeria, get the sleeveless or short sleeved version. Do the same, one pack of 5 newborn, a one pack size 0-3).

try not to buy too many newborn sizes as babies grow like beans (very quickly). Even better, inherit some from others (I just got a lot of onesies and newborn clothing from someone whose baby has outgrown hers, so I didn't bother buying clothes).

Same with clothes and shoes, try not to buy too many until 3-6 months (God knows how many times I have been driven insane looking for one leg of baby shoe or sock that fell somewhere. And it wasn't even my own pikin sef grin ) get a few mittens until your liver is strong enough to file or cut those really sharp baby nails (because they will scratch their faces).

Receiving blanket, a few caps and some wrappers for swaddling. Ejoor look for really thin wrapper (the old type they sold was better and cotton, a breathable fabric which means less heat. So raid a parent's cupboard for their old wrapper). Or buy muslin swaddle blanket (size 44"x44" minimum).

Burp cloths: I don't like the terrycloth ones (those ones that look like towels) because they don't absorb well. Instead get the cotton clothe diaper (that rectangular fabric that's thick). Works like a charm and sometimes cheaper.

Do you have a car? If yes, get a car seat (convertible preferred over infant but you will most likely find infant more in Nigeria). Chicco and Graco make good brands.

It's upto you to decide if you want to buy pacifiers. One pack should be fine.

Bassinet and cot: if you can also inherit this from someone, do (they tend to be pricey). If not, just buy a travel bassinet and remember some babies hate cots (though eventually you will want your bed back and kick the baby out to their cot).

Towels: don't buy baby towels, they are usually very thin and stay damp longer and breakdown faster (mine was from Mothecare). Preferably buy regular very soft towel (100% cotton) which will last longer. Same with washcloth.

lots of small nylon bags and big trashbags for diaper disposal and a pack of Baking soda and a good dustbin with a lid. When you dispose of dirty diapers, use a good bin with a tight cover and sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom of the dustbin (this helps to trap odours). At the end of the day, you tie up trashbag and take it outside (instead of constantly running after every diaper change to fling it).

Baby set: please look for one that has nail cutter, thermometer, comb, nasal pump, baby medicine spoon, nail file. Avent sells one like that.

No need for stroller, especially if in Nigeria. Which road is not dusty and uneven unless you're in the mall. Get a baby carrier (Bjorn makes good ones, they're expensive but I inherited my sisters own 10 years later. Quality is cheaper in the long run).

Diaper bag: lots of decent ones out there (I got a messenger bag type so my hubby could carry it, my sister used a strong backpack). Look for one that has changing pad inside it.

Olive oil and Shea butter for body cream rather than baby body creams. I hear most of the Johnson's on the market is fake and at least Shea butter is cheap, natural and does a beautiful job, same with olive oil.

Baby wash

Bibs (look for one size fits all).

Treated mosquito net

Bouncy chair and activity gym (so you can keep your baby somewhere if you need to have your hands free, like when bathing or cooking or just watching tv or answering the phone. Activity gym is for when baby starts rolling, put it on the floor (because I'm tired of hearing stories like "my baby rolled off the chair and fell on the floor, should I go to the hospital?? ".

an electronic sterilizer set (microwave) because all the doctors in my house dislike sterilizing tablets. But it is your choice sha. Avent makes one sterilizer set that comes with feeding bottles so no need to buy any more.

Plastic spoon and plate (but you won't need this for a while).

Are you breastfeeding, pumping or doing formula?

Please don't dress your baby up more than you. If you feel hot, your baby feels hot (even faster). If you feel cold, your baby feels cold (even faster). So unless you're constantly in an a.c. on blast, ejoor let your baby relax and use less clothing. Yes, Mama Nkechi or Mama Teni will have all sorts of unnecessary and unwanted advise to give you, but please listen to your common sense. Please listen to your common sense more.

Please don't give your child baby paracetamol or agbo to drink. The only person giving you medical advise should be a pediatrician (who will also tell you what to do and how to treat circumcision and umbilical cord/quote]
Noted. Thanks

nicoleswizzi:
Hahahahahaha...@mama bucee na wa oo wat a story no be small poopoo and fart..chai....well...congrats oo..

Team march how una dey oo...Una don shop finish...shopped yesterday... Like 80% of my fins are ready...plz is it a must to get baby cot..chai very expensive thing...baby things are cost o..ah ah..
I just had to start shopping on time o..don't want to be walking around by feb/march...bcs of waist pain and swollen feet..
.abeg who has used eurosonic flask...how good is it..does it retain hot water for long?
Abeg Benin mamas where else can I get original coconut oil...I don't fink I would have time to make mine...

I dey enjoy d harmattan season oo.
I never start shopping oo but hopefully next month I will start; this recession no good for person body oo

Buccee mama congrats oo. This ur bs funny but d thing sweet me sha
To all remaining mamas God will perfect wat He started.

nifeseun:
Wow!
Birth Alert! Birth Alert! Birth alert!
Pls, help me rejoice n shout halleluyah has I announce the birth of my heart beat, my piece of the moon, my xmas gift, my prince charming who arrived on 23rd Fri tru emergency cs.. Bs later..

Team december/team January.. safe delivery to the remaining mama's, u shall all carry to term Ijn n to ATC u will rejoice this year IJN..

Congrats dear

jazzyjazz:
You're welcome ma'am
Oya come pay dues

I dey come oo , infact send ur acct no with ur BVN join

jazzyjazz:
My dear, it's part of the package. There's little or nothing you can do about it.

Though what helped me when I experienced this is I assume the doggy position, but with pillows supporting my bump and I stay that way till I feel better or I just endure (I've attached a photo)

You can google exercises to relieve back pain in pregnancy

This position really helped me yesterday after all d house chores
Thank u mama.

@ ozycy how body nah....long time

sugarbuns:
My son made his grand entrance at 11:47pm on the 24th through emergency CS weighing 2.8kg upon all the cold stone, chicken and chips plus malt. BS later recovery ain't easy. #decembermamas.

Safe delivery to every mama in 2016 and 2017 iJn.

Congrats mama and amen to ur prayer oo

nicoleswizzi:
Plz o mamas is it ok to take palm wine while pregnant.... Those it have any effect on d baby...

My dear I dey sip my palmwine oo nothing dey happen but I notice it makes my baby cam down with his/her Shoki dance inside my belle .just take it in moderation and make sure u are taking d original palmwine

jazzyjazz:
Pls o is zobo safe to drink in pregnancy?

Is safe but for mothers around d second trimester should take it in moderation.
Zobo can make ur poo to be black oo

jazzyjazz:
Ah I be january mama before o! Na december I want port to sef.
See as contractions jam me for church today ehn, plus nausea and vomiting and stolling. Only for the thing to come stop as we reach house. Lol

Anyway, na 37weeks and 2days we be now so make we de count down de go

Don't wry ur LO will show face at d right time. Just d mange d contractions becox it must surely end I praise. Enjoy ur Xmas food

Jazzjazz I sight u oo. E be like sey u wan port to Jan

Merry Christmas to d wonderful mamas in here.
Congrats to all d mamas wey born their LOs; may d joy of d lord never depart from our homes

classic01:
To the Glory of the Lord my prince made his grand entrance via VD at exactly 03.10am weighing 3.3kg my perfect Christmas gift birth story later

Christmas baby welcome. Congrats mama

enque:
sent...

Thankz

enque:
Yes it is a book...

Pls mama I will like to read
Send to my mail pls ritadominic73@gmail.com

iomoge2:
Is today not tread cuties

Princess Zoey saying Hiiiiii

Our zoey is growing oo. Enjoy ur first Christmas bae

mimibe:
Currently in the hospital now, pitocin has been administered (I'm been induced) one week pass my due date, contractions comes n disappear, baby is doing good at moment, heart rate is perfect, 4cm gone but cervix is high. I know it will end in praise.

It must surely end in praise. D lord will see u thru

nicoleswizzi:
Nice!! I just saw ur reply just now now lemme upload mine den...ur belle big ooo....well we are 25wks+6days today...by my last LMP...

Nice one dear but try not to scratch oo.
E be like sey na me carry d small bump for team march ....... Lolz

prettmum:
Hello everybody, how are we? may this Christmas season usher us to season of blessing, love and protection come year 2017, No more limitations, stagnation, loss and grief. we will celebrate each day as the son and daughter of Christ Jesus because HE is the reason for the season.

I Pray for all the ATC sisters especially
4realwoman
Redeemed
Adorablewify
Blesseddiva
pweetmii
pweetbabe
miraclebabe
mummyejire
loismm
etc that the Almighty God who bless Me even when I least expect and deserve it, will grant you that you solely wish for and make your enemies to congratulate you. Amen

For the pregnant mothers from team december 2016 to team December 2017 will carry to term, and have a complication free pregnancy, our unborn children are covered under the canopy and blood of Christ Jesus our master.

To all nursing mothers may God give them the wisdom and patience to train our kids in Gods way, tomorrow they will be the salt and light of the nation.

To all fathers, our husband, may God guild them and protect them from enemies behind and within. any home breaker will nullify them in Jesus name. our husband will always be with us and we will have a happy big family. Peace be onto every household represented here.

May God bless us, our families, our country Nigeria. Amen

Amen oo. God don hear our prayers . Good morning to all d mamas

Babyadorable:
Bimsusy...March 31 Team X?

Bolaalimat.... March ? Team X?

Callola.... March ? Team X?

Chrisdada16.... March ? Team X?

Eminent91.... March ? Team X?

Kataleya...double blessings... March 15 Team X? X?

Firstpregnancy.... March 7 Team XY

Mummychimaobi1.... March ? Team X?

Nicoleswizzi.... March 31 Team XX/

Nkediche.... March ? Team X?

Odunma.... March ? Team X?

Olamitie.... March 28 Team X?

Onaswu.... March ? Team X?

Realdentist.... March 3 Team XY

Splendy90.... March 24 Team XY

Sunbestie....March ? Team X?

Ummhalimah.... March 18 Team XX

Yesitsme.....March 27 Team X?

Babyadorable....march 27 team?(Baby refuse 2 oopen leg)

Diamond02....march 9 team?
Voucher.........march? Team?
TeaM march una gud evening o.hw bodi?pls ans d roll call n let's kn if u r ok.its my prayer is dat God will strengthen us all n c us tru.super women women of God.#hmmmm show time 2maro#if u r on wit mi hands up.let's flunt d bumps#teamwithebrewwomendelivery#ourcaseisdifferent#nicolewizzi am waiting 2c dat bummp#

Present cappo. March 22 and 24. Baby no gree open legs oo… but am thinking of going for another scan by Jan
#teammarchforsharpsharpdelivery#

realdentist:
Keep pulling. Plan to get a breast pump too, just in case baby doesn't latch well. I hv flat nipples too. I'm just pulling n trusting God that baby will b able to suck well. I plan on getting a breast pump too. Other mamas that have experienced this will help

Thanks mama I will continue with dat sha

callola:
. LoL. I do wear dh tops most times and if I wear trousers or skirt I don't zip. I will use a big top to cover it

Lolz........ No be small matter ooo. I don't have cloths again and my skirts no dey gree zip again, me I just dey wear them like dat joor no time. I wore unzip gown go church last sunday l jst find jacket cover a m dey go my way. Pls I wan ask one question..... D tip of my breast is not coming out oo even with d pulling and cleaning, wat will I do to make it come out? Or will it come out before d ninth month.
Team march mamas anybody with d same issue?

Hello mamas, how is d waddling ministry doing? I hope everybody dey ginger her swagger
To all d mamas dat gave birth to their prince and princess... Congrats oo
Team march mamas hope we are feeling d baby kicks wella; my baby just dey dance asonto inside my belle oo. No complains abeg make he/she dance wella
It must surely end in praise
Realdentist u don leave us?
Nicoleswiss happy married life to u

jazzyjazz:
Lol
Even with all the food lo is measuring 2.5kg. I was surprised sef. I bin de expect to hear "madam you have a large baby" hehehehe

Lolz funny you. It is well with u and Lo

pweedieolamide:
tell me how to go about updating my bank details.i logged in successfully but i cant find wia to put my bank details.

Click on update bank detail on ur dashboard

realdentist:
A wonderful evening to u all. March mamas, how are we doing? Some hv started feeling kicks, some feel only movement. I hope no one is still experiencing MS sha. If u are, don't worry it will surely pass. My LO's kicks/movement today have been something else. but I'm enjoying it

Pls update us with your edd/baby sex

1) babyadorable...mamaa we haven't heard from u in a long while. hope all is well
2) bimsusy
3) callola
4)chrisdada16
5)kataleya...double blessings
6)firstpregnancy
7)mummychimaobi1
Nicoleswizzi
9)nkediche
10)odunma
11)olamitie
12)onaswu
13)realdentist March 3/team XY
14)splendy90
15)sunbestie
16)ummhalimah
17)yesitsme
18....
19....

We shall all carry to term and experience the joy of motherhood IJN. Amen

Present ma. Baby kicks no be here but am enjoying it all d way, no complain. My baby gender no gree show

heskeyw:
What did you use as your username and password?

Username phone number and password ur surname

AutosBay:
Did you use your phone?

Yes tablet

mummykyrti:
una own good, mine still kips showing invalid..I can login d normal website but not this npvn

Keep trying

monerozi5590:
....how did u do it sir?

Not sir but MA. When u login connect with social media Facebook or twitter to continue