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Fruit4me:
[/quote]Pls, ma, put your fears aside. Follow the doctor's instruction and take your medications for the sake of LO. I wish you a speedy recovery.

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At the hospital, didn't they prescribe drugs for your body aches? I advise you rest more and drink water frequently. Lol, I wish I have your huge appetite because I really need to add ooo .

Amen to your prayers! We will surely overcome this phase.

[quote author=jumy16 post=101613489][/quote]Thank you mama...I will be 19weeks tomorrow so I am registering for ANC tomorrow.

Xtagrace:
Thank God for all Mama's that put to bed safely.
I am okay but am experiencing serious fibroid paid. I went to the hospital and was given only paracetamol to reduce the pain but it seems not to be working. I can hardly stand, sit or even touch the position of the fibroid. All is do is lay down in pains.

Please Mama's in the house, who has an idea of what I can do to relieve this pain without Having any negative effect on my lo.
Thank you

Pls mama's in the house, one of my team mate is in pain and needs your help. How can she be relieved of this pain?

Sorry, I've been missing in action. Wasn't feeling too well. I noticed my hands and feet were becoming white even though I've been taking blood tonic from the beginning of this pregnancy. Anyway, I was advised to take this "hospital too far" leaves and got better after taking it. I hope it has no side effects because I try not take too much.

I hope we have started registering for ANC, I'd be doing that on Friday. How's our LOs doing? Are you all enjoying this second trimester like I am? My bump is already showing . I doubt if I can hide it after this month.

Roll call for our Overcomers ship 11/5/2021
TEAM OCTOBER! TEAM OVERCOMERS!!
@joliefille
@lady25
@Fruit4me, I hope you're good. I haven't heard from you in a while.
@Ibk555
@ThatPetiteChic
@jumy16, thanks for checking on me. I'm happy your MS is coming to an end gradually
@Ebysuccess20
@MumDiamond
@Xtagrace
@DocAdray
@estagirl
@eminent91
@Mzwealthy
@glimpse
@Misblah, you're welcome to our October group.

Affliction shall not rise a second time, Amen.

Olakunleyakub:
Well as a Muslim,

Married women doesn't need to change their fathers names to their husbands surname even after marriage.

Pls, I need a clarification on this. If Miss Fatima Salam marries Mr Olu Aliu, what name will will Mrs Fatima bear on her certificates after marriage? Is it Mrs Fatima Salam or Mrs Fatima Aliu or Ms Fatima Aliu?

Pls, kindly clarify. Thank you.

Bros you didn't answer us on how you expelled the mango seed

[quote author=Zeeknow3245 post=101299039][/quote]I get you but there's rot everywhere. If only all professionals including doctors can maintain their lanes, there would be no need for all this rivalry. We all need each other and no one should feel superior or indispensable. Even the lowest job like cleaners are important.

seunH:
Well said ma, you didn't even mention some of us who have basic medical science degrees (Anatomy/Physiology/Pharmacology) whom are now about to be thrown out of medical school. Imagine as an Anatomist, Drs are telling us that even with Msc and PhD we still need to have MBBS in order to enable us lecture in our own department in medical school. Forgetting that eminent Anatomist like Prof Keith Moore didn't even have MBBS background. It's so sad!!!

You're very right. My husband studied anatomy and he complained bitterly. Infact, he left the field for programming. My grand aunt is a retired Vet doctor and just last week she was gisting me that for 15years, FG didn't employ vet doctors until there was bird flu and they only employed 12/15(can't remember) nationwide. She was complaining that the government is not even trying for them in terms of employment and they are always short staffed.

Modified: I forgot to add that even medical biochemist and microbiologist have all been side lined by medical doctors.
@Zeeknow3245, there's problem in the health sector and it's really sad that there's nothing anyone can do about it. Also, pls, dont blame any allied health professional because you need to walk in their shoes to understand their plight. This country sef no dey try, too much lawlessness. Even Police is doing Lastma work.

Make I go sleep. Tomorrow is sunday

Cetacean419:
Guy I don't think people do switch from Optometry to Chemistry. It's 6years and you did just two naw. I can't rely on this from somebody that did not study it fully. The reason is because I know how much eye drugs, eye tests,glasses cost. I can't take your word even though I am not in support of him doing Optometry

I studied optometry but I don't want to say I regret it. The course only thrives in Lagos, maybe Abuja, government work and good NGOs. I stay in PH and getting a good paying job is difficult(imagine 60k mon to sat, 8 to 6) except I open my own clinic.

In teaching hospitals, we are not respected at all. We dont dispense drugs and diagnose there. It's only glasses even though our scope includes it. The ophthalmologist are constantly fighting us in that aspect. Our optometrist board is not really trying enough in that aspect.

Lastly, I really want to go abroad so I checked online. Optometry is regarded as Bsc(4yr course) in UK and europe. Canada, US and Australia are the only sensible countries that regard us as doctors. Definitely, they pay far higher than UK and europe. Now the problem is that the profession is highly regulated in these countries, worse than medicine. You have to get into their bridge program which is not free, over 50k USD for the 18months program. Canada takes less than 20 international optometrist worldwide yearly and US takes about 10 yearly. Most of my colleagues that travelled have left the field. I tried applying for the bridge but it's not possible to apply from Nigeria and going for masters and bridge is too expensive for me(100kUSD because it's 2years for masters and 50kUSD for bridge). So, I am left with Australia which I am processing.

I am not discouraging your nephew o but physiotherapist charge hourly for therapy and they are highly sought after. It's better you meet physiotherapist in the field sha to know how things are done locally and internationally.

Zeeknow3245:
My prayer is for everybody to know his /her Job and do it effectively.
Good morning

As an allied health worker who has worked in teaching hospitals, doctors are the problem we have. If only we can all stay in our place without interfering into people's jobs. Few years back, in one teaching hospital in the east, pathologists sidelined the scientists including the HOD by doing their jobs. It was a big problem.

In UBTH Ophthalmologist are doing the work of optometrist. I mean no single optometrist in UBTH, not even an intern (I dont know if they've stopped that practice).

It's so bad that if you go to their private clinics, most specialist(doctors) hardly employ health workers in their field because they believe they can do both jobs.

Some fields of allied health are not properly recognised in teaching hospitals. They restrict your scope of study. E.g Optometry includes diagnosis and therapeutics just like in the US(you can check that online) but in teaching hospitals, they restrict them from doing all of that.

What am I saying? Doctors started this rivalry because they needed the extra income. Now, other health workers have joined the race because of money. The medical doctors have a strong association, they can strike at any time but when last did Johesu go on strike? Imagine paying doctors COVID 19 allowance and not paying other health workers when everyone is at risk of contacting the virus. I'm not saying we should all collect the same amount of money but when they increase doctors salary, they should do the same to others. You just entered the medical profession so you shouldn't judge from what you're told.

I'm so excited! Our OVERCOMERS ship is growing gradually. Welcome mamas...This 9months journey will not be a fruitless one. We will birth our young ones alive, hale and hearty and the delivery shall be an easy one. Amen

Roll call for the last week in April. Pls answer your name.
TEAM OCTOBER! TEAM OVERCOMERS!!
@joliefille
@lady25
@Fruit4me
@Ibk555
@ThatPetiteChic
@jumy16
@Ebysuccess20
@MumDiamond
@Xtagrace
@DocAdray
@estagirl
@eminent91
@Mzwealthy
@glimpse, you're welcome ma.

@jumy16, God is your strength dear. It's just a matter of time and it will stop.

Affliction shall not rise a second time, Amen.

[quote author=Premiumwriter post=101108750][/quote]This is me and my husband. He met me and we started dating when I was 19, got married at 26 and he is 7.5years older than I am. Stature wise, I am a size 6(very petite with a waist of 26) while his waist is 34.

Forget your neighbors and go for someone who will give you peace of mind.

Ibk555:
[/quote]I'm glad you feel much better. For now, I also think I am loving the second trimester to the previous but I don't want to conclude hurriedly. Instead of eating so much quantity at once, try eating little portions frequently. It helps me a lot. Taking more fruits helps (that is if it won't disturb your stomach). Amen to all your prayers!

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Sorry mama, You are still having morning sickness. The Lord is your strength. It's just for a while.

DocAdray:
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eminent91:
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I have added you mummies. You're welcome once again!

[quote author=joliefille post=100942033][/quote]Thank God for the relief. I pray this second trimester brings less symptoms to us all.

In Lagos state, the process is cumbersome. Starting with the medical fitness test which must be strictly done at LASUTH to other things.

Happy new week mamas! How was the previous week? Is everyone done with MS?

Roll call for the third week in April. Pls answer your name.
TEAM OCTOBER! TEAM OVERCOMERS!!
@joliefille
@lady25
@Fruit4me
@Ibk555
@ThatPetiteChic
@jumy16
@Ebysuccess20
@MumDiamond
@Xtagrace
@DocAdray
@estagirl
@eminent91
@Mzwealthy

Modified: @Xtagrace, @DocAdray, @estagirl, @eminent91 and @Mzwealthy, You're welcome. God will see us through the remaining months.


@joliefille, how's the MS? Are you getting better?

Affliction shall not rise a second time, Amen.

Krystalluv:
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LO and I are good, glory be to God. Thanks mama


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Amen! Amen!! Amen!!!

[quote author=Krystalluv post=100867533][/quote]Why is there no dancing emoji on nairaland? I'm so happy for you. Congratulations mama. You will carry this rainbow baby to full term in Jesus name. You will birth LO alive and healthy. I use you as a point of contact to every TTC mama out there, God will bless them with their rainbow babies. One of my October mama, Blessed.Myra, God will give her double rainbow babies for her troubles. God bless you mama.

Pls try to avoid sour fruits too.

joliefille:
My MS has not left me yet o. In fact I feel so tired today, I am a teacher and I don't know how I am going to cope when I resume work next week.

Sorry mama. Keep observing yourself till the end of the week. Anything can happen in a few days. If it continues till next week, I will advice you try not to stress yourself in school and eat what will not increase the nausea feeling.

Take care!

[quote author=MumDiamond post=100726156][/quote]Lemme give you online hug and kisses...If it's akara and pap that your tongue is selecting, pls eat it. I don't see anything wrong in it but I preach moderation. Take it in moderation. I was taking malt (1 bottle) everyday especially when the MS was too much but I had to reduce when I counted the empty bottles in my house. For now, I have reduced it to once in 2/3 days. Lastly, if you have an underlying health condition, it's best you speak with your doctor before taking akara and malt.

BTW: No, it's not too early to take pregnant care. Is pregnant care of different types? Someone should pls enlighten me...

My October mummies, Happy new week! Welcome to the second trimester. We are progressing and doing well. Thank God MS is gradually leaving us. Some mummies bump are already showing, biko, rock it with pride . Pls, let's continue with our daily drugs as it's very important.

Roll call for the second week in April.
TEAM OCTOBER! TEAM OVERCOMERS!!
@joliefille
@lady25
@Fruit4me
@Ibk555
@ThatPetiteChic
@jumy16
@Ebysuccess20
@MumDiamond

@MumDiamond, let's follow the doctors EDD so you will be added to our group . You're welcome in advance ma.

Modified: Ebysuccess20 you're welcome

My appetite is back, infact ehn, I am always hungry but I stopped taking vegetables as it's purging me. I wear peplum tops to cover my tummy.


Affliction shall not rise a second time, Amen.

Ebysuccess20:
Hi teamies , please add me I’m team october , ftm to be too

Welcome mama! I'll do that

mydreams25:
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I understand these funny cravings but pls, dont lick cement. It's not good for the body. If you can get NZU (I dont know the english name but it tastes like cement and women with pica take it), you can buy it in the market. Try not to get addicted to the nzu because many ppl I know are addicted to it.

You can also do anemia test because it could be the reason why you are having pica. Once you give birth, it will stop. It's a matter of time, mamas!

Fruit4me:
amen, thanks oh. I just recovered from malaria thank God for his mercy. My ms is gradually fading away oh. I can now eat anything except rice and stew. When should we expect bump? Lol

Hope you went to the hospital? I guess you're keeping yourself busy to reduce boredom.

Last week, hubby was complaining of a particular gown I wore. Though it's tight, but my stomach really protrudes in it. I noticed my tummy is slightly bigger because I have a really flat stomach. I don't want my bump to come out now with this my slim and not tall body.

October mamas, Happy new month! Happy Easter!! I got all your mentions and I am really happy to know you are in good health. MS is really disturbing us ooo, lol. God will help us. God bless our mothers! I called my mother in love to pray for her, she had 7 children . She tried, biko.

Roll call for the first week in April.
TEAM OCTOBER! TEAM OVERCOMERS!!
@joliefille
@lady25
@Fruit4me
@Ibk555
@ThatPetiteChic
@jumy16

I think my MS is reducing and my appetite is coming back gradually, though the metallic taste is still there. I have a question o. My breast is itching me badly for 2 weeks. I changed bra thinking the bra is small for me, but it still itches. I use shear butter for now and reduced bra wearing time. Am I the only one with this package? How do you manage it?

Affliction shall not rise a second time, Amen.

ThatPetiteChic:
This is not the season for palm oil, wait till March/April. I knew it will be expensive so I bought 5L for 3k during the festive period. Tomato and onion is cheap now, buy and store because it will be very expensive in May. Yam is also in season.

Like I predicted, the price of palm oil is decreasing. I bought 1.5L for #800 last night.

[quote author=Krystalluv post=100327587][/quote]Wow...I'm so sorry to hear about it and totally understand your actions. I wouldn't want you to get too worried about it. If you have been married for up to a year, you can visit the O&G doctor.

Hope you don't mind if I mention you on nairaland just to say hello?

[quote author=BlessedMyra post=100215106][/quote]Hello mama, how are you? Just checking on you. I pray for you everyday that God gives you the strength and that your testimony comes sooner than you expect. Amen

Krystalluv:
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Hi dear,

I pray my post meets you in good health. My heart keeps going to you. I am really worried about you because you come online but dont reply my mentions which is very much unlike you. If you need someone to talk to, I can always be that someone

Awaiting your reply ma.

Nzlove:
Amen o. Fruits and vegetables purge me too. Seriously I am confused. What should I be eating to boost blood, the Dr. said that my pcv level is 9.0 that I should try and increase it. Pls I need advice mamas

What of blood tonic/supplements? Can't it boost PCV?

Adetounvicky:
Cold water goes to the stomach not the womb.So please drink your Cold water in peace.You can add your hubby to a group called ask the gynaecologist on Facebook so he will be enlighten more about all these.

Thank you ma. You just put my mind at rest because I was scared that I have done damage to the baby's lungs. I will still reduce the cold water so that my husband can have peace of mind. Thank you for the eye opener.

Ibk555:
Its Morning Sickness that is making us quiet oo, I was even thinking week 12 will be better, vomiting is now getting serious and I'm always tired.
Me I'm taking my cold drinks oo but not so much sha.

Sorry dear. Eat little frequently and rest more. I eat more of crackers biscuits and it helps. I also get tired easily. Our body is growing a new life so we need to accord it enough rest. I pray this week is better as MS is not easy to bear.