Supporting with a pillow also worked for me even though I didn't believe at first. I support the idea of having a relaxed mind and importantly, pray, trust believe God can do it. Part of what worked for me too. God will surprise you and give you your bundle of joy soon in Jesus name.

temmym4:


Anxiety, it wont make it happen in time. Me and wifey have been in your shoes before.

You need to relax, dont make it seem like a job, see it as something you enjoy instead..

I think having a baby isn't just about doing it back to back, dont wear yourself out. You will be depressed when you see your period the next month.

Make sure you have a good calculation of your ovulation period.

Relax and stop thinking, dont give yourselves unnecessary anxiety ( the chances of getting pregnant with this kinda feeling is slim)

Have sex like every other day, not on daily basis (you will get tired and bored with this which will make the whole thing more like a job instead of fun)

After Sex, raise your buttocks with a pillow and lie there for a while.

It worked for us.
I wish you all the best.

Sorry house if i didnt use the proper terminologies.

Wow what an interesting BS. Congrats and glory be to God.

davsquared:
Okay, here goes my BS.

PRE-PREGNANCY

I had always wanted to have 3 kids but my DH prayed for 2. God blessed us with 2 boys and oga said , no more. Efforts to convince him otherwise, failed and was causing unnecessary quarrels. By beginning of last year when my last baby was to turn 3 and he wasn't forthcoming, Me sef kukuma bone the matter , adjusted and happily moved on with life.

Early August 2019, I was feeling kinda off so i went to the lab to do Typhoid and Malaria test make I know which drugs to buy. Entered restroom in the lab there to ease myself and from the corner of my eye, saw one old pregnancy strip test inside my purse. Dunno which spirit told me to bring it out and play with it before disposing. Obeyed the spirit and I saw two lines immediately!
People of God, I froze! Chim ooo! How manage? I started racking my brain. How can this be? Started calculating and noted that my period was due in 3 days time. Ok, let's do blood test. Shey na Lab I dey?

Left the restroom and told the lab guys to include pregnancy test. Result came out and I saw pregnancy "positive". Didnt even bother with what Malaria and Typhoid were again.
Snapped both strip and result and sent to DH. Long story short, belle don enter and that was that. Ironically, for someone who had ' fought' for another pikin, I couldn't muster up excitment about the news (God pls forgive me). Meanwhile, DH was ecstatic.

PREGNANCY STORY

MS started in earnest. At 5wks, I was already down to the familiar misery i had previous times. Sick feeling, constant weakness, nausea etc. Ulcer came up ten fold. Gestid, Gaviscon, Polycid, Pepcid, name it, none relieved me. I was miserable. Around 8weeks, I came to the hospital to complain as I was fearing ectopic cos of how horrible I felt. Scan said baby was positioned well but Sonographer asked if i was bleeding and was surprised I said no. Turns out i had small Subchorionic Haematoma(SCH). Like blood clots. I was advised to be careful, no bikes, stay off sex and I tried the much I could to obey.

At 11 weeks, wiped after peeing one day and saw blood while at work. My heart skipped! Rushed to the hospital and was admitted and managed for like 4 days then placed on bed rest for a week . Me wey no dey near hospital till 18 weeks to register for antenatal before became customer. I was required to take weekly duphaston injection till 16 weeks which I did. Bleeding resolved afterwards and SCH eventually disappeared. All was fine. MS left around week 20. I also started having Braxton Hicks contraction as early as 19wks or so.

Given my history of big babies(1st :4.58kg, 2nd: 4.2kg) I was doing all I could to make baby less than 4kg. Avoid carbs, eat veggies, drink Lipton, etc. My prayer point was actually to have a 3.8kg baby. Pregnancy progressed, kept feeling heavier by the day and my waka really changed cos of the pressure down there. At 33wks, scan showed baby at 2.6kg and I became a little depressed. After all my sacrifice and starvation! . Truth is , I knew mine had to do with genetics but it didnt stop me from wishing/trying.
37wks 2days, another scan showed 4.5kg. . At this point, even after considering my previous births, CS was advised. I was not against it but cos I travelled out, the cost implication of that was part of what I considered. Eventually I said "Let your will be done Lord " and mentally prepped myself for Scheduling CS from 39wks as advised.
Met with a Nigerian OBGYN on one of my antenatal visits and she offered to do a membrane sweep at 38wks 4days after noting that I was already dilated to 2cm for past 2 visits. (Note that I had done membrane sweep during my last pregnancy and after 72hrs, I went into Labour so I was working with that in mind). She did it around 11am on April 2nd and I went home.

LABOUR & DELIVERY

Later that day, I was experiencing light contractions but cos of my close friendship with Braxton Hicks all along, I didn't feel it was the main thing. While lying down i suddenly heard a pop sound, stood up immediately and my water poured out. I got myself cleaned up and placed a pad. Before I knew it , I had soaked through 3 pads and contractions really began . They were about 3mins apart. This was like past 4pm. Called the doctors office to let them know my water broke and I was advised to head to the hospital. I first balance chop food first for the work ahead

5:30pm or so: Got to the hospital., I was still able to endure the pain .

6:10pm : Got checked and I was 6cm gone.They strapped the monitors on me to monitor baby and I. I actually hate labouring while lying down so the restriction was not nice for me. They offered me a bouncing ball to aid labour and i started bouncing on it. When contractions hit, I bounce and use deep breathing exercises to pull through. Kept praying to God to open my cervix and pelvis so baby can be delivered with ease and not get stuck as the OBGYN feared cos of the size. I also remembered an excerpt of Beyedew BS "I labour, not for long; I give birth with ease..." and prayed with those words.

7 :20pm : Looked at the time and realised I had been bouncing for over an hour. I was like God abeg do a miracle, I want to give birth before 8pm. Stood up from the ball to pee and all of a sudden I forgot how to breathe through the contractions. The technique literally flew outta the window. I called for the nurse to check me cos the pain was unmanageable and i felt like pooing .i
In my hysteria I knocked off the line they set for IV in case..

7:40pm: Got checked and was 9cm. Nurse said I had a little bit of cervix lip left and I remember same thing happening in my previous pregnancies. I Laid on my left side and lifted up the right leg on the stirrups to get it out of the way. Of course by this time, I was pretty much consumed by the pain and was beginning to push involuntarily. Doctor was called in and the pushing began . Pushed through 3 contractions with all my strength and he was out, crying in ajebo tone . Born exactly 7:54pm . Oh what relief!!!
I was just thanking God.

Miraculously doctor looked through and said there were no tears. I almost wept for joy here. Couldn't believe my ears cos that was part of my fears. Me that was cut horrendously with my first( it even required restitching) and had 2 stitches with my 2nd. It was just God. Baby weighed 4.53kg and they all kept screaming..

At the end of the day God showed himself strong as it was His will that prevailed. We are home now and bonding fine.

Family is complete and I handover boots to all TTC /ATC sisters. The Lord will surprise you greatly.

Cappo PatKing, BS submitted.
April teamies , go forth and give birth with ease. Safe delivery everyone

nikkyshyne:
July mamas. I was lying on my left as usual about to sleep last night, when I realised I started feeling some sensitive kicks different from my usual norm. Then all of a sudden, I felt a sharp kick or turn that sent me flying from the bed and I wondered what the heck was that. I was so scared to go back to bed for sometime and when I eventually did(lying on the left), I started feeling the sensitive kicks again and I was so scared I do not experience that kind of initial kick. I had to turn to the right, and in that way, the kicks slowed down to the usual norm. I slept off.
Waking up in the middle of the night to go pee, I realised the baby was quiet now and tot baby has gone to sleep. Getting back to bed, I quietly went back to the left side. Honestly, it wasn't up to 10 seconds baby started with those kicks again. And I am like, isn't it the left we are supposed to sleep on. Is this baby not comfortable with the left or what. I sharparly turned back to my right side and the baby mellowed once again.

I feel same too when I lay on my left and less kick on my right. When the kick is continuous on my left, I turn to my right and relax. Happy bumpy to you and remember to stay safe.

delaveres:


This will pass soon by God’s grace. Just keep staying safe.
Happy bumping

Thanks mama. I pray same for you too.

delaveres:


You’re not alone o. I haven’t gotten a single thing, and I’m a first time mum. The Covid-19 really disrupted plans, but as soon as this is over, I’ll start.
May God keep us safe

First time mum here too. Was waiting to know baby's gender so I can but everything before Coro came. Chai, it's will ooo. May God keep everyone of us here.

Perfectella:
pm teamie the thing is really affecting almost everyone's movement oo but is well shaa
God will surely intervene
as for me na only the few way i buy b4 now oo
but i believe God that b4 may/june everything would have been over
how is the kicking and bumping
though it has rained here but it seems the heat day vex oo

Amen oooo. I pray it's over before then.
K&B is progressing. Rained today so limited heat. Hope you're good too?

Kosibaby:


The only thing I have is the free Huggies diapers I was gifted at ANC. Its well o.

Exactly my case now.

Bomgirl:


Done shopping ke? Not bought anything. But then, I bought plenty when I had my son so his sibling can wear them first.

That's good for you ma, unlike we that is our first time ooo.

Pinkandpurple:


I've been able to buy more than half of the items on my hospital list, what I did was keep spare 2k in my purse whenever I'm going to the market, I made sure I bought one or 2 things on the list. But I haven't gotten anything for baby yet oo except socks..

That's good, I was waiting to buy everything before Lockdown came up

Mzora:
I have not gotten anything yet... hopefully after the pandemic I'll start shopping.

Good to hear from you. I pray it works out for us that way. Happy bumpy, stay safe.

July mamas are we done with shopping with this Covid-19 and shut down? because I've not bought any ooo. Hope I'm not alone on this boat. Please you guys should answer me cos I'm kinda worried.

spixytinxy:
thanks for checking up on me dear, am gud, n u? Na dis true coro make me lie low, just not happy, it disrupted all my plans but thank God for life sha

Cappo, good to finally hear from you oooo. Was beginning to get worried after some people mentioned you and you didn't respond. Thank God you're OK and good to hear from you.

Hardeyolaotee:
Where the July mummies at? How do I register?

July cappo you're wanted here ooo.

SlimBrawnie:
Exactly. That experience changed my perspective on this. No be small prayer we use follow the matter. He's not experienced it since then.

That's really scary ooo. Thank God you prayed and it's over now.

Ayaoye:
I took TT injection today on my arm and right now I'm having pains in the hand..
. Is this how TT works? Did not take it for my first

I felt same when I took the first TT. Infact the pain was severe I couldn't sleep well for days. However the second wasn't painful and I thought the first nurse gave it wrongly. Nevertheless the pain will subside, just bear the a little.

@crownofwealth, so sorry for your loss. It's our prayer that God will you double blessings to give you joy.


@mumdiamond, nice BS. Thank God for victory and safe delivery. God protect and be with your cutie princess. Oghenenyherovwo indeed.

@chimzy09, nice BS. Enjoyed every bit of it. Congratulations and may your baby bring joy to your family.

Limahgirl:
Mamas in the house, how are we all doing? Abeg how una dey do hospital runs during this period? Me I am scared to go for antenatal o. I also plan to go to the market by month end before this corona saga. I'm a FTM and haven't bought one single thing. Really scared o. I pray for God's intervention soon o. Stay safe everyone!

Amen oooo. You still need to do the hospital runs but be extremely careful, wash your hands and use hand sanitizer regularly while there. If possible get a handkerchief, tissue paper or wipes to open doors or touch public surfaces. You can also use a face mask too. Good luck and be safe.

It is well with you, God will see you through and it will all end in praises with mummy, baby, daddy and bobo doing great.

Pearl05:
I don't know as body they do me since today. I just they vex Upandan for no just cause. The vexing fit burn person sef. At a point dh just left the house and said he is tired of seeing frowning face, instead of him to ask me what I want to eat or what he should help me out with.

My little boy is just a handful and hyperactive, always on move my eyes has to be on him as I do my house chores( I don't have anyone staying with me just hubby, bobo and myself) Bobo still crawls and sucks his thumb which means I have to make should the house is clean.

I'm grateful that this pregge doesn't give me MS just tiredness as a result to having to see to things and longer throat. I can eat anything, drink all drinkables and still kpekus on good moods day.


Wow I feel much better.

Please this thread is beginning to be too quiet na. They said stay at home and have a social distance with others. They didn't say stay away from social media. Besides you can't contract the virus here ooo. Make una come out and make this place lovely na cos this staying at home is not an easy something ooo.

Thank for your swift response. Oya mamas who haven't shopped, stay shopping now oooo. Mama Zaynie is still available for your orders.

zaynie:

I can't guarantee anything mama.
I won't be able to take the risk of sourcing for anything plus I don't think delivery companies will be working.
The items ó have available will certainly be for sale but any item I don't have, I'm not sure I'll be able to get it for the mama.
I'm sorry

My July teamie, how body and how waddling? With this pandemic, how's shopping going oooo? Lagos is about to shut down market on Thursday. Have we shopped for baby?
Other mamas here who hasn't bought things, how far?
@mummy Zaynie do people have assurance for shopping things next month and beyond? That's for those who want to buy from you.
Please lagosians try to stuck up ooo before Thursday. God will see us through and at the end of this Coronavirus we all with our families will be alive and healthy.

Congratulations.

HolySteph:


BA! BA!! BA!!!
My little boy arrived 1:55am this morning (after slightly passing the edd) via VB weighing 4.3kg. Mother, baby and father are doing fine.

BS coming later

About the back and waist pain, I also experienced that around the time you're experiencing yours, complained to my doctor but was afraid to take it so I decided to sit and rest my back with a pillow or a throw pillow. So I'll advice you try sitting and rest your back or see your doctor if it's severe and unbearable for you.

Bisade44:
Good evening mamas, God protect mothers giving birth at this pandemic period and also we pregnant ones.

Happy bumping to us all. Dealing with back and waist pain with leg cramps at 18 weeks

The ministry is progressing. Thanks to God. Thanks for checking too. Hope you're good too.

blex444:

Amen!


Also lets maintain a high level of personal hygiene


How is d ministry mama?

Hope you are good

regards!

I also saw the video. In as much as I do not support flogging those people, it's good for them coz the government is trying to limit the spread of the virus and they won't listen. Besides it's for their own good so they won't contract the virus.
I'm also not in support of gathering with only 20 people coz even if it's a gathering of just three people and one person has it, it will spread to the others. How much more 20 people. It's well with us all with a total car of 22 now in Nigeria. May God help and protect us.

blex444:


LOL,Dis woman u r funny

Iyala iya koro (corona virus)
May God Almighty keep watch over us.Amen
In another news,i watched a video where some people were beaten by police in Zimbabwe(at d entrance of church o) probably bcoz they attended service .I couldn't blv my eyes....Now ayam scared of going to church tomorrow dis one they have ban religious gathering above twenty people,make e no b say na koboko person go recieve during service....
God help our nations!

I went this week and was scared too but had to use hand sanitizer always and we were asked to wash our hands before entering the hospital though and I used hand sanitizer always while I was there.

SlimBrawnie:
Pls is any mama going for antenatal? This covid 19 thing is freaking me out, since I heard of the 3 cases in Abuja today.

Congratulations ma'am. Good tidings to your baby and family.

Asapretty:
BA
My beautifully handsome son made his grand entrance yesterday 17th March 2020 via vaginal delivery weighing 3.25kg with a slight tear. God really frustrated the devices of the enemy. BS coming soon.

Cc Mzleemah and all team March

Omojudy:
Forgive me for only just registering my birth.
Last month, after 12 years of infertility, a divorce due to it and 8 miscarriages, losses etc, I birthed twins via surrogacy. I detail my story constantly via on my Instagram.
I am beyond happy.

Wow, our God is soooooooo so good. Congratulations to you mama twins. They'll bring you all the joy you deserve.

marygold:
BA alert...My match teamiee..me i have born today ooo.BS later

Congratulations. May your baby bring joy to you.

olabrinks:
B.A!!!

After being in labour for 48 hours, and trying so hard to have a natural delivery, my baby refused to Dilate my cervix he was so comfortable in my womb lol. My beautiful boy came out yesterday at 11:00pm 8/03/20, yesterday via c section weighing a whooping 4.6kg. I’m so happy and blessed and my labour was truly a long and beautiful experience.
Birth story coming soon.

Congrats to meeeee

Congrats, welcome baby boy.

Confirmed!!! Most mamas here have been waiting for you and your team mates. You're free to be their captain

missmalachi:
Knock knock knock here

It’s been like forever i was here.

2015✅
2017✅

And now 2020

Team October

I am here to take over from the captain ���