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[quote author=iamfertile post=123640103][/quote] All glory to the most high..there was no loss for may mothers....June and other months shall testify in Jesus name.

Boliboli760:
.Birth story; Shortest version (Still working on the longer one with back story). But just thought this might help someone in the meantime.

PS; I know this is an abroad birth story but i hoped you all will receive it well . It might not be relatable but it can be empowering.
- Pregnancy went on smoothly with no complications. Did all the test and scans no problem. What I did different this time around was refused to be consultant led . In UK, once you've had one CS or more you can't be midwife led. I pushed seeing the consultant (doctor) till about 38weeks . And of course they suggested CS, for no reason other than My previous births were CS. And it will be best for both of us. They convinced me to book one for 40weeks and 3 days. When the day arrived I didn't turn up cos I was already getting few contractions here and there but nothing major. They gave me another date, but I insisted they should give me a date when I am over 42 weeks. So they found a date for Tuesday when I will be 42 weeks 4 days .
On Sunday, went for pre op; they took blood samples. I requested for a cervical check,they declined saying consultant wrote it in my note no cervicalcheck (meaning they don't want to offer me any help other than the CS). I felt defeated leaving the hospital, tears rolling down my eyes while curb walking. Just I stopped for a car to by, the lady driver popped her head out of the car and said "Keep going you can do this ". Chai that brought more tears and I said to myself can I really do this. Well ,wiped my tears before getting to hubby in the cafe, I googled Starbucks labour drink and I ordered large. We had a nice chat, walked for over an hour buying groceries mainly things I will take to hospital to eat after the CS.

BIRTH; Got home ,we ate and watched movie with the kids. Everybody's mind was settled knowing the baby will come on Tuesday via elective CS. So we were alot more relaxed, watched TV and just had a nice family time. Meanwhile, I just thought to myself why not try one last thing which I knew about but I had tried way too early in the last Pregnancy but just had false labour. I said to myself the worst that can happen is have false contractions and it will stop before I head to bed. WELL THAT DID NOT HAPPEN THIS TIME.
30th of April 2023
- 4:30pm ; For 15mins I walked up and down the stairs doing different stairs exercises I saw online.(Most uk houses have indoor stairs).

- 5:22 pm; 60ml CASTER OIL, blended with 1 cup of brewed raspberry leaf tea , and 1 pinapple core and cup of water. With ice
- finished at 5;50 pm
- diaharria(sorry TMI) 3 times
- Really massive strong contraction begins at 10:20pm
- I set up diff with clary sage oil to intensify contractions and managed to eat just 1 piece of date. Had my ewedu out of freezer incase things got intense(never had it).
- By 11 pm I was in the bath and hubby was using shower pressure on my back cos Contractions was crazy. I had only had paracetamol when contractions started and was using my breathing techniques and listening to meditation I saw on YouTube.
- While in the bath on all fours, I heard a pop and told hubby I think my water 💧 just broke and he said I think so too oh cos the bath water has changed. It has some mucus and very small bloody show.
- All these has never happened to us before, but I knew at that moment no going back now. We are definitely having this baby. I was only having as little as 30secs btw strong contractions. We had a toddler who refused to sleep as was distracted and as well fascinated by mummy screaming her head off cos at this point breathing technique no work.
- I told hubby to call the hospital, in my head I was thinking how will I sit in the car with this crazy contractions. But good thing is hubby called the ambulance instead and they were telling him what to do . The next thing I heard him say when he checked down below was, I can see hair. In my head I was like you say what? That was when I knew I was definitely having this baby. I was screaming "God help me God help me" , I intentionally knew I didn't want to say words like " I can't do this".
- Ambulance on his way, hubby on the phone with them .He cut the phone cos he felt they were distracting him but they called back saying he has to be on the phone until Ambulance arrives. His responses on the phone on what was happening down below was what I was using as my motivation. He told them I can see the head, but the head only pops out when she is having a contraction and head pops back in when contraction stops( which was 15 secs) at this point. That was when I realised I was actually pushing my baby out. My body and I were in sync, I was doing my part and my body was doing its part. That huge ,massive pressure I was feeling down there was a head pushing its way out. Still on all fours , Ambulance came and they were all guys (I heard their voices) . One ed me gas and air, used it once and I got relieved but as soon as the contraction was getting strong I was off the gas and my body did the pushing. They kept telling me what was happening and just as all the head was out a lady paramedic arrived. I heard the guy paramedic say thank God a female is here. She encouraged me to push in the next contraction and I did. And just like that the rest of the body came out. I felt it come out and the relief I felt was beyond amazing. Hubby cut the cord and I was on gas and air still on all fours. It took me 15 mins to deliver the placenta ,it was coming out slowly with contractions and I felt it come out finally with a lot of relief.
- Then I was like like , now I can turn around. I said hello to the lady paramedic, and I said nice to see your face and she said well nice to see your face too 😉 have only met your ASS . We both laughed. I showered, put on a Rob and I saw the rest of the guys thanked them. I walked down the stairs (something you can never do after CS). And just went to the hospital with the baby do see everything was fine. Everything was fine , had a tiny tiny first degree tear No stitch needed as it will heal itself.( I should have had that ewedu at the last minute). I got back home same day by 2pm .

IN ALL;
- started pushing at 00:15am
- birth 00:49am (Monday 1st of May)
- placenta 15 mins later
- Baby size; 4.180kg(over 9 lbs). My biggest baby ever

So it was a crossover birth.

Through out pregnancy, no sweep , no cervical check.
During labour; No cervical dilation check, no baby monitor. And my body did its thing.

I went into this with a lot of research and informed decision knowing fully well I was healthy and baby was healthy. My iron level was amazing, nutrition level was amazing and mentally I was prepared. The only thing I never prepared for was giving birth at home without midwives present. Or having a very short labour even though I drank a lot of raspberry leaf tea, drank blended pineapple with core, ate dates ,drank ewedu juice as least once a week towards the end and bath with herbal soap(from nigeria elewe omo) to help soften my body for birth. Alot of meditation and positive Hypnobirthing videos too.
Congratulations

I was team may 2020, ported to April 23 2020, I ed Dinabella was also team may 2020. Now we are here in 2023, I have ported to April. Dinabella is also team may 2023.. perfect timing.

nellyquash:
BS…

Where will I even start from. God really showed me mercy in this journey of 9months.

Towards ending of August, 2022 I found out o was pregnant, I was very happy because I have been praying to God to bless my womb. Hubby returned and I told him, he was very happy and we did a scan to be very sure. Which it was confirmed that I was some weeks gone and EED is May 8th, 2023. My birthday month. The joy doubled.
The journey began; fast forward towards ending of first trimester, I woke up one morning and was not able to urinate. Hubby had to rush me to a private hospital in our estate.
I was itted and was ed catheter to use. Before the incident I had already done a scan which I was told I had fibroid.
I was itted, doctor placed me on series of test to know what may have seize my urine. All test came out negative including urinalyses.
After much, doctor said the only option left is for me to do surgery to remove the fibroid that the fibroid is resting on my bladder and also, the baby will be flushed because it’s a 50 50 thing. I cried, I told hubby I don’t wanna loose my baby. The doctor scheduled us for the operation, I told hubby I’m doing any surgery. Had to involve my parents, because the doctor was already messing with my hubby’s mind.

My parents invited me to come over to Lagos from PH. I was discharged after 4days from that private hospital, booked a flight and straight to Lagos. Met with my family doctor, after checking my baby, he said baby is fine that the only solution for now is for me to be on catheter for another 2months, that once the bump gets bigger, it will push the fibroid away from that position and I will be able to pee on my own.
Another wahala again, I was on catheter and still going to work. I used it for almost a month before God showed me mercy. I was able to pee on my own till I delivered.

Had to for antenatal and was told I will deliver through CS due to the fibroid position.

Second trimester was smooth with normal orishirishi pains each week.

Third trimester was cool too.

I was planning to take leave ending of April, but baby took everyone unawares.

Went to work on 11th April, 12th April was my antenatal, met with my doctor to complain about how I’m feeling, the so-called doctor told me I should go home and take Para that it’s the fibroid pains. Also placed me on diet and some sugar test. I left the hospital angrily.

I got home that afternoon and was feeling so sad, moody. I started crying, called hubby to come back home that I’m not feeling okay. That I’m having pains. Hubby came back and took me to the hospital for us to complain about the pains.
A nurse asked me to go straight to maternity ward, I was checked, behold I was already 7cm dilated. The yesterday of it myself and hubby had a good sex round sha,lol. I was now thinking if that contributed for me seeing a bloody show.

The dancing and makosa now begun, I got checked around some mins to 9pm, I delivered my prince 11:30pm. Even though the nurse that took my delivery was very harsh towards me, I believed she deliberately gave me cut self because baby wasn’t big. Before she could sluggishly came to me, I had already pushed and baby’s head was already out.

In all I gave God all the glory. My first fruit wasn’t aborted according to the so-called private hospital I went initially.

Also, even when the nurses were going through my folder, there were like Madam, are you aware you’re supposed to deliver through CS, even with the pains I told them NO, that my second scan at 28weeks indicated that my age is free and no fibroid down my cervix.

I just want to say God thank you.

Sorry for the long post ooo.

wow glory to God...that is y is good to always seek for second opinion....thank God you didn't go ahead with the first doctor.thank God for your parents.

The lord has done it again. I gave birth to a bouncy baby girl this morning 21April. Edd 3 of may.
BS
Started contractions around 4am on 20th of April, Call the emergency line and my husband took me to the hospital. I was itted and monitored. Still contracting at 10min intervals. Around 10pm it changed to every 6min, I called the midwive to examine me, I was only 2cm dilated. They checked baby for like 40min...ctg..I was told baby is in distress...the contractions had became intense this time and I was screaming.They checked again I was 4cm, Due to my previous C's I already have two kids. The plan was to do a CS, but I don't understand why they allowed me go into labor. I was given a gas to breath in and out to help with contractions which helped a little. An emergency CS was scheduled and baby was delivered. I give all glory to the most high God. Mother and daughter is healthy. Somebody should shout hallelujah.

kunmisola:
TEAM MAY

How are you all doing? May God delivered the remaining mamas safely. Hope your hospital bags are.all packed. Waiting to hear the good news from everyone, there shall be no loss in Jesus name.

1. Indian03............... May 27th..........XY
2. kunmisola....... May 6th........ XY... Delivered April 5th...... B.A/B.S seen
3. Nellyquash....... May 8/10...... Delivered April 12th.…..B.A seen
4. Funkaish............... May 3rd...............XX
5. Coloredsg.........May 16th....XY & Green
6. fabulousfay.................................. May 6th
7. Dinabella ............... May 7th.........XX
8. Yumyogo......................................... May 24th
9. kosi2018......................................... May 31st
10. Chylucia........... May 20th.... XX & XY
11. IryNky................. May 24th.............XY
12. rosey11.......................................... May 28th
13. NwamakaHalie.............May 6th..........XY
14. Timitoyo ...............May 30th..............XX
15. iamfertile ...........May 2nd......... Delivered April 13th B.A seen
16. segxi1960 ....................May 9th...............
17. Temtemmie..................May 16th...........XY
18. Eniwunmi............…......May 6th................
19. Goldenheart002.................May

@nellyquash and @iamfertile how is fourth trimester. This baba here can suck ehn, it is well with us in Jesus name.

congratulations to those that have given birth, it will be easy for us ijn. Please I need help o...I have bin having contractions since 4am today. And it's last for 1,min at 10min interval , sometimes 20min...but the contractions is just 1 min. From 4am up till now no progress, the time is currently almost 10pm. I have bin itted , they checked cervix this afternoon still close n this contraction is painful... please what can I do for progress....I'm tired...

iamfertile:
Glory, honor & adoration to the Lord. I welcommy princess to world yesterday around 11pm after a distressed & prolong Labour which later led to CS. 3.3kg. EDD may 2nd. Dob April 13th.
Thanks to my cappo @Kunmisola for your calls & encouragement.. ND. To all other sisters. E-hugs to you all.
Wishing the rest May mamas save delivery.

Congratulations my team mate...

kunmisola:
Birth Story

Pre-pregnancy
After I had my first baby in December 2020, I did implanon family planning because I have a plan of having the next baby after 4 years. As soon as my baby clocked 1, pressure started coming right, left and center that I had to remove the implant when my baby was 1 year 6 months thinking that before she clocked two or even two I will get pregnant. Lo and behold, pregnancy entered the next month.

First trimester
My first trimester was filled with lots and lots of drama ranging from fainting, to metallic taste, headache, incessant eating and headache. My husband tried to persuade me to resign and take care of my health but na boredom go kill me o, I resisted and continue and God so good, blessed me with understanding boss and colleagues who are ready to fill in for me anytime I can't make it to work.

Second trimester
Headache and fainting spell stopped and edema started but I still managed to go to work and do house chores that I can do when my health permitted. My boss even moved me to another department and decrease my workload, God bless her for me.

Third trimester

Edema dealt with me severely but I still managed to go to work with slippers ooo and when I entered 28 weeks back pain and tightening of the lower tummy ed my ministry with sciata. I almost gave up o but I kept on pushing knowing someday I will deliver my baby.
I kept on managing the back pains like that until last night when I noticed water trickling down my thighs till I noticed an outpour of water running down and soaking my clothes.

Delivery
I woke up my husband and told him to let's start going to the hospital. On getting to the hospital, I was checked and was that contractions has started. That was around past 11pm at night. By 1a.m, I noticed the intensity is getting more closer, and the nurses encouraged me to practice my breathing exercises. Some minutes to 4, the intensity becomes more serious and less time in between, the matron decided to check me and she realized that the baby is crowning already. I delivered him at 4:10am this morning and placenta followed immediately. The baby and I was cleaned to God be the glory, I had no tears or any complications. I was discharged by 12 noon.

I pray for all woman looking for the fruit of the womb that this time next year, it will be you and your babies. To all pregnant mother, your day of joy too shall come.
I hereby throw my boot into the lake of fire.

Congratulations cappo..We give all glory to the most high God.

labasulla:


Birth Story........

My first pregnancy I was induced at 40weeks. So, I told myself l want to fall into labour with this second pregnancy.

Due date is 5th April, from 2nd April I started eating Pineapple I woke up on 3rd April and I was having little sharp pain not sure it was contraction, I took another Pineapple at night this time I added dates. The moment I finished the Pineapple I ate like 3pcs of dates because I don't really like it. Woke up on 4th April I feel the pain much than that of yesterday. But I stayed calm I was Monitoring but nothing serious.

6pm I started counting the contractions to be 2ce in 1hr. 7:30pm went to pee and I saw stain on my pant, I had to deep finger a bit, alas brownish +reddish stuff can't explain it. I think it's a show.

Called my doctor he said why did you deep your finger their haaaa oga no vex ooo. He told me to pack my stuffs and stay with them at the hospital. Hubby was not around I had to tell my sister we should leave early, we left home around 8:39pm got to hospital around 9:45pm due to traffic. On the way the contractions has increased to 5times per hour I said to myself this is labour and i was praying. Got to hospital the doctor was outside he said "are you sure you are in labour with the way you are cat walking." He told the Nurse to check alas I was 4cm dilated.

I took my stuffs in, the Nurse gave me some injections God abeg ooo, the contractions increased couldn't sleep all through the night, 5am she came to check and I am 6cm.....she gave me another injections this time I saw heaven and came back the contractions increased and I was screaming one of the Nurses was praying for me that I will eat the fruit of my labour..I was asking God to forgive me, I held on to my sister hands she was rubbing my back I couldn't feel anything.....this contractions were like 1min apart haaaa

I told them to call the nurses to check she checked I was almost 10cm she said they should wait for like 3more contractions and bring me to the labour room the doctor was saying I'm proud of you, you can do this...I was shouting I want to poo please allow me to poo they said not now. I was wheeled to the labour room this time I'm fully dilated.

Oya push bros no gree come out, push bros is not showing any sign they cut me in 2places, then I pushed my little man came out 7:31am on 4th April weighing 3.3kg.

congratulations sis...All glory to God

kunmisola:
APRIL ROLL CALL FOR TEAM MAY

Ijo ope wa da, ijo ope wa reeee. I am super excited to welcome us all to the month of April, the last month preceding May. Despite the ups and downs we have all encountered since January, our God has been faithful.

Pregnancy is an amazing journey with different packages but we thank God for being with us. We are all in the last trimester and I know we can't all wait to meet our Beautiful LOs. May God continue to make it easy for us.

1. Indian03............... May 27th..........XY
2. kunmisola............ May 6th.......... XY
3. Nellyquash........... May 8/10..............XY
4. Funkaish............... May 3rd...............XX
5. Coloredsg.........May 16th....XY & Green
6. fabulousfay.................................. May 6th
7. Dinabella ............... May 7th.........XX
8. Yumyogo......................................... May 24th
9. kosi2018......................................... May 31st
10. Chylucia........... May 20th.... XX & XY
11. IryNky................. May 24th.............XY
12. rosey11.......................................... May 28th
13. NwamakaHalie.............May 6th..........XY
14. Timitoyo ...............May 30th..............XX
15. iamfertile .....................May 2nd..............
16. segxi1960 ....................May 9th...............
17. Temtemmie..................May 16th...........XY
18. Eniwunmi............…......May 6th................
19. Goldenheart002.................May

Countdown has already begin from my end as I have 4 weeks and some days to go. Hospital bag has been packed and nesting is ongoing. I pray God will provide for us all in Jesus name. Let the countdown begins.

We give all glory to God for seeing us to this extent. We shall come back to testify in Jesus name. I am seriously counting down, all bags are packed and started weekly antenatal. Also on maternity leave. May God see us through.

Dinabella:


My tired is tired oh. we are 85% done with shopping. Backache and tiredness is not here. We pray for safe delivery

We are fine...not easy to turn in bed, will be going for maternity leave by end of the month. I had to order all my baby things online, because couldn't find any reasonable shop to buy things in this UK. We are currently 32 weeks 5 days.. may we all deliver safely in Jesus name.

kunmisola:


I think this should be helpful

thanks

[quote author=indian03 post=121070338]Please anybody with hospital list and baby list? Pls help a third time mum with pregnancy brain [/quote I also need an hospital list and baby things to buy. We are 30 weeks plus. My email is [email protected].

Thanks in advance

iamfertile:
Mama's in the house, I salute you. Pls I have a question which is really disturbing me. I'm 24weeks pregnant & on Monday during the antinatal vitals they discovered my BP is 140 (i don't know the parameters). I was surprised because it has always been 120. I was placed on vasoprin 75mg 1daily for 2weeks.. I'm worried because I redid the test on Tuesday & it's still 140. I don't know what caused this because I sleep very well & don't think. The only thing I'm suspecting is that I resumed office on that same Monday. Could it be work stress or pls has anyone experienced this & how do I reduce the BP? I'm really worried because it took me 7 years to have this pregnancy & don't want anything to happen 2me or my baby. Thnx

All will be well sis, my first son was born at 28 weeks due to preeclampsia in a general hospital emergency CS. BP started at 6 months and was managed till 7months. He spent 10 days in NICU and he was discharged. He is 5 years old now and perfect. My second pregnancy I was placed on aspirin from 12 week pregnancy due to my history, I used two hospitals one is private, and one is general hospital. I started taking, a mixture of beetroot, carot, apple, half a lemon, to control BP, at a point I was itted to the hospital, that was year 2020, the pregnancy was managed till 36th week and an emergency CS was done. I had a bp machine, and a urine strip to check my self and watch out for protein in the Urine. This is my 3rd, also placed on aspirin from 12th week, I'm currently in the UK and midwives and doctor are monitoring back to back due to my previous cases, I also take a mixture of beetroot and other fruits. I have urine strip n BP machine with to check myself. God will see us through in Jesus name.

[quote author=Funkaish post=119719490][/quote] baby's gender-xx...God is in control.

kunmisola:
Team May, let's welcome mama Chylucia into our midst. May Almighty God journey with us all in Jesus name.

To those of us that have checked the gender, kindly quote this post with the gender so that it will be ed.

As for me, I checked but the sonographer was just not for me jare, I will check with another diagnostic center.

Baby's gender-xx. We are good...God is taking control.

Mamas Funkaish, Coloredsg, fabulousfay, kosi2018, Dinabella kindly respond to the roll call. I noticed you didn't respond in December and also the new year roll call yesterday. It is well with us in Jesus name.
1. Indian03........................................ May 27th
2. Kunmisola................................... May 6th
3. Nellyquash........... May 8/10..............XY
4. Funkaish........................................ May 3rd
5. Coloredsg......................................May 9th
6. fabulousfay.................................. May 6th
7. Dinabella ....................................... May 7th.
8. Yumyogo......................................... May 24th
9. kosi2018......................................... May 31st
10. Chylucia........................................ May 20th

[quote author=Belovedbaby post=118296075]Good morning beautiful mom,I am team March I need an answer and I want moms that have ed through this journey to put me through.Apart from medications what can one use to lower pregnancy induced hpertension.
*A lady i met during antenatal do chew garlic so when I asked her she said it lower her bp and she also said she used it during her first baby, please moms is garlis safe during pregnancy if No what other fruits is ok
*A post on Facebook which I stumbled upon once said a pregnant woman can chew a clove of garlic per day ma.Please help me moms because I don't want to loose this baby cus I ttc for 3years though I ed in a private hospital but what other natural remedy can I use.
Note:I will be going for elective csplease kindly go an ed in a government hospital.

kunmisola:
Team May 2023, let's start showing our faces so as to choose our team cappo. How are we all doing? May we have stress free journey and a successful and pain-free delivery in Jesus name.

may 3rd

I am back here, after 2years, I am team may 2023, where are my team ...still dealing with vomiting and nausea.. I was prescribed metoclopramide, I hope it's safe to use...I don Google tire..o..

Oma6090:
Please how do I know my visa has been approved or not?
I got a message from tls,that my visa is ready for collection. No decision mail.
Will I get a mail from UKVi if it was denied?

Go check it out first... Calm down.. It is done already..

chrisj2:



True! You need to prepare very well... The answer to Phishing Have you never heard of it? They certainly FISHED you! Pity!

I think he should do everything he can... Write cover letter.. If the wait is too long, then reapply

demmysoft:
Priority

My brother, if money dey... you just have to reapply and use the superiority visa., and answer your interview questions in other informations.. Buh if money no dey, then istrative review, also is it for January intake, have they started lectures?
Also if you fast this time around fast o. I mean prayer and fasting...i wish you success..

demmysoft:
I was denied entry visa today, kindly advise on what to do please, in fact, totally confused.

I don't know why the consular stated things that is totally different from what I said, may be the consular didn't pick my pronunciation.

Should I go for istrative review or should re-apply asap. Thanks

find below reason for Reasons for Decision
Your application has been refused for the following reason(s):
You were interviewed by this office on 04/02/2021. You confirmed that you wished to study a MSc Cybersecurity at the Teesside University. You stated that you chose this university as it was affordable and because your line manager recommended it, you stated ‘that he is an
alumni there’ and that ‘It’s academic curriculum, module and teaching are in line with my career goal’.

You also stated that ‘They have a very well-resourced IT lab’. These answers are generic and could be applied to many UK Universities. You stated that currently work in IT and your job title is a ‘network analyst’ and you wish to become a ‘cyber security architect’ after completion of the MSc Cybersecurity course,therefore it is not unreasonable to expect you to have some knowledge in IT security. You were asked ‘Could you tell me what a Denial of Service DOS attack is’ you replied ‘When you try to access a service and you are denied access because you are not an authorised
’, then when asked how you protect against this kind of attack you stated ‘Installing a very strong fire wall. With a very strong port’. You were also asked ‘In IT security , what is Phishing?’ you replied ‘When you are true person sending the mail’. Your answers do
not correctly describe what a Denial of Service DOS attack is or what Phishing is, it is expected that someone who is about to embark on MSc in Cybersecurity would be able to provide answers to basic questions on cybersecurity.

Given your answers regarding why you choose this course, the knowledge of IT security youhave demonstrated and your amount of money it will cost you to gain a further qualification, I
am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of S.T 5.1 and that you are a genuine student.

AR version 3.0 June 2018 Next steps Apply for an istrative review. You may only apply for an istrative review if you think there has been a case working error.

Information on how to apply for an istrative review, the process and the fee payable are available online at: http://www.gov.uk/ask-for-a-visa-istrativereview. The istrative review application form is available online at: visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/produc /istrative-review

Immigration Health Charge If you have paid the Immigration Health Charge it will be refunded:
 if you do not apply for istrative review within 6 weeks from the date you received the refusal decision
 if you apply for istrative review and your istrative review is unsuccessful within 6 weeks of your istrative review being

So sorry about this... If those are not your words and you are sure... Then you should apply for review,....if u ain't sure then re-apply again and be prepared for the interview or you can use the super-priority visa for quick answer.
Also I would like to know, is it standard or priority because most of the people that got visa was not Interviewed?

thejourney200:
Had to come on here to read post at least to enlighten myself.

My wife is 20weeks gone and we are trying to live each day as it comes preparing for the baby. At this time, we have ed for ANC however, her O&G doctor usually doesn't take up to 10minutes with her on each appointment. She just tells her the result looks good.

She's been complaining of consistent headache and we were placed on a particular drug that after the 3rd dosage, we had to stop because she wasn't comfortable with it. It is difficult to change clinic at this time because the school clinic where we can get referrals to a new clinic is closed due to COVID-19.

She's been trying to eat in piece meals, drink so much fluid, yet the headache seems to be so persistent. Can anyone suggest what we can do to make things better?

This is our miracle baby because we prayed and God heard us. The doctor told me we may have to do IVF but this came on his own.

if her blood pressure is fine.. Then you have nothing to worry about.. Just monitor her blood pressure and use d drug d doc prescribed or paracetamol and she should rest a lot.. Don't stress her..

[quote author=litigator post=90394032]Hi folks,

(We are pregnant and it's our first. We did pregnancy test early March and it was confirmed positive.) Congratulations sir..

(But we have not started ante-natal. I ensure she gets fruits and vegetables especially watermelons, apples and carrot. Yeah! She now loves carrot more than Australian rabbits ) .

Please start antenatal as early as possible

(ovid-19 affected our finances and almost
brought us to a low. By we are getting back fast on our feet and I wish her to start her ante-natal since covid-19 scare is gradually fizzling out.
How do we start? Any advice on how to care for my paragon of angelic beauty and our babies will be greatly appreciated. I used babies cos I know I told God I wanted twins, and I wanted it this year and He got us pregnant around late Jan/Feb.)

You can with both private hospital and government hospital.. Government hospitals has more expertise compare to private and they don't take chances at all.. I'm talking from experience.. In my case I use both... Gov hospital was quick to detect my case of pre-eclampsia and they were able to control it till 37 weeks... In my first preg I used only private n I end up giving birth at 7 months.


(My angels complains of aches and she often asks for a rub or a massage. Her elder sister says she shouldn't worry since she can start by 6th -7th month. She is experienced as she has 4 kids. But what do I know?)

Pregnancy differs o..

(I don't like hospital either, but I don't have a choice right now, do I?)


(My angel does not leave the house any more cos she is kinda shy of all eyes feasting on her. Yoruba people can look person for Africa. She is an ambivert, so I quite understand her plights.)

(would love for her to take short distance walk and do a few squatting to get her engine warmed up. if not up and running. I am worried all she does is sleep, watch her favourite TV shows and eat. It's on a repeat mode. Do I allow her to continue this routine? Or should I get us joggers for evening stroll even though she won't welcome the idea? Anything that will keep my angel healthy is my priority, regardless of comfort.)

It would be nice if she can take a stroll in the evening, just for exercise

(Lastly, I will love to know what my expectations should be as a father. I need to make financial and ancillary plans. I don't want to disappoint, even salaries have not been coming in. She resigned due to this and COVID-19. It was my decision.)

Financially I would encourage you to budget at least 300 000 for hospital bills just incase if it's CS.. CS is cheaper in government hospital compare to private... Vaginal birth ain't expensive
Also is good to have all your baby things when your wife is seven months pregnant... By then you would have known d sex of d baby... Budget at least 100k for baby things...
(I had planned on giving them the very best, even though my finances are saying otherwise right now, I still have about 3 months to get it up and running,I will soon double my income and give them they very best. I will be grateful to get a rough estimate to aid my plans. I do not wish to be taking by surprise.)
So in summary have at least 300k - 400k

Is it too late to start anti-natal at the end of this month? )
No it's not

(Other than the aforesaid, and the fact that she loves to sleep under air-conditioning and seldom gets any sleep when electricity is gone, there is nothing to worry about.

Just on the side, I am now an automatic chef cos if she cooks, she finds it difficult to eat. I am also Okon cos I run the errands and shopping, but I can't complain cos this is exactly what I asked God for and he didn't deny me on the alter of Mark 11:24. We got married in June 2016.

Thanks for having me here. I am super excited I am gonna be a father of 3 soon. The only one I have now is making too much yanga (akor) for me. LOL congrats once again... Also wishing her safe delivery... N pray without season.. Prayer is the key..

Pearl05:
Hello mamas please help me.


Was feeling massive headache for 2 days so I went to hospital to for antenatal and it was discovered that my BP is high 140/80. I didn't had such through out the first pregnancy.

Dr PRESCRIBED Aldomet 500mg tabs morning and night for 2 weeks.

Please am scared about the dose which I told her that being the first time, wasn't it to too? I thought they will start with small dose and not jump to that high does at once. Dr said no that it's okay for me.

Please is that how they PRESCRIBE the drug? If I start taking it will the bp normalize and I won't need the drugs again? I'm scared of long time use of drugs. The thought of taking it alone is frecking me already.

Please don't waka .

Just 18wks

I don't think it's much.. But I will advice you to get a blood pressure machine to monitor the difference in blood pressure values and also take note after u use d doc recommended doses... ALl is well sis.. So put your mind at rest...

Toriaking:
Please able mammas in the house. I have a pressing issue on behalf of my sister..
In her last pregnancy 2years ago her Bp went up so she had to be induced to give birth before 9 months. The problem is that since then till now she has been drugs for high blood pressure.. It's 2years now and the bp hasn't normalize.. What can she do

..blend the mixture of 1beetroot ,2carrot s,half lemon,and 1apple and ensure she takes a cup everyday...this will normalise the bp..she should also get a bp machine to monitor ...she can gradually stop d drug with doctors order..also buy orogbo and garlic...she should chew everyday....the beetroot helped me also..

angeltolly:
BIRTH ALERT!
To the glory of God i welcome my Prince Charming yesterday via Elective CS at 39 weeks. May teamies, una cappo don port o but we still dey together

wow..congratulations.. Cs pain no be here o...

@patking ..I'm so sorry for your loss...no amount of words can console you...may God Almighty give you the strength to bear this...and the devil may think he has won...buh he is a failure already..because God Almighty will compensate you with double blessings... It just a matter of time...please do not think ..too much ..instead keep thanking God...for the fact that you are alive and well...and get close to God like never before...when God compensate you ..it will just be like a dream.

BA
I gave birth to a baby boy through an emergency CS last Thursday.
Mother and son is perfectly fine. I was 37 weeks plus..I went to clinic as usual.. My bp was high and 3+ protein was found in my urine..I was immediately booked for an emergency CS that same day and to God be the glory my boy came out screaming ..weighing 2.6kg..
May cappo take note. I don port o...

Congratulations... Buh you took so long before opting for cs ...if your enemy has died ...your hubby would mourn for few days and remarry ...life continues...please let all mothers learn from this..congrats once again ..thank God d enemy failed completely...

Prudify25:
BS

First of all, I want to say thank you lord for the journey, after having a miscarriage(5 months) last year april 20th to be precise, the devil wanted to work on same date this year, all that can go wrong during this pregnancy did, from having threatened abortion to having to go for emergency cerclage at 24weeks, to premature contractions almost every 2weeks, including managing diabetes, in fact this God is too good. At some point I will be scared if my baby will form well and come out very strong and healthy, but in all,I thank God.


April 17th I went for normal antenatal, did urinalysis and went for vitals... My normal bp of 120/80 went up to 170/100.....I was really concerned, although prior to that I had already started secreting mucus plug, my gynae sent for my husband immediately and told him I need to be under close monitoring and if my bp doesnt go down I will be taken to theatre the next day...oga went mute throughout that day, I prayed, called my parents and even brought it here, my parents said if the form isn't signed by my husband they will sign it if it can be mailed to them and so it went on, he didn't say a word, gynae asked for mother in-law, she didn't show up, on Saturday 18th I was told to report morning afternoon and evening to check my bp, it was getting worse infact after the nurses check the doctors will check to confirm and it will even go higher, I was told to go and bring my bags, I waited for hubby to come but he didn't say anything when he came back, mother in-law later called a matron that night to seek second opinion and she was told cs is the only way out to save mother and child, my parents were angry with me that I'm playing with my life cross of hubby and in-laws, in short inter-tribal marriage get as e be.
To cut the long story short, I tried to rest after all the worry but I couldn't, on Sunday around 4am my head was banging and I knew my bp must have gone higher than it was, I didn't wait for hubby I just picked few stuffs and was heading to the hospital to my greatest surprise he followed me and even helped me carry my bag, on getting to the hospital, bp was checked and it was reading 200/120, nurses and docs were shouting, everyone was confused. The next 10mins I was checked again and it went to 210/130, it was just going up, my gynae had to call 4 other doctors from UNTH, I was told we need to deposit 60k for them to start but hubby was no where to be found, I was checked again 220/140, the doctors arrived really early and they decided to check it was 240/130, my gynae said I should be moved to the theatre immediately that we have suffered so much during the pregnancy to loose it when I was just few days to hit 36weeks cos of money, before then I called mother in-law that his son has left me to die and she came in few mins b4 I was moved to the theatre and that was it.

First anaesthesia injection didn't work, I felt the pain when they cut me, after giving me the second one I fainted, I heard voices of people calling my name and snapped back, but then it was as if my whole body went numb including my head, I tried to speak, like I was shouting within me but nobody was hearing me, it was one of the docs that saw my face and said I was dying, I was just shouting, I can't do this, I'm dying, I'm going, God help me and b4 I knew they fixed oxygen to my nostrils and that helped me to breathe well and in few mins I heard my baby crying, hearing her cry just took away all the pains and turmoil, she was cleaned up and showed to me cos I didn't check gender b4 her birth and that was it.

I was stitched back, cleaned and moved to the ward but couldn't speak or talk to anyone until later that evening.

The devil came again baby's glucose level was 12 and that was very low, she was given formula and glucose since I couldn't even move cos of the anaesthesia, all of a sudden baby began to choke, my mother in-law was shouting for help, in my fragile state I kept on asking for my baby but no one was answering me, I managed to pray for God to save my child and give me complete joy, unknown to me they were reviving her with oxygen for 2 straight hours, I couldn't move to look for her cos I'm worried and head is banging, at the end of it all, God did it for me and we are fine, Protocols were broken for my sake and God proved himself mighty.

I am grateful to God for everything and we are 1 week today, treating jaundice though but I know God is working, thank you to all that advised I go for the cs, for all your tips here and to cappo, thank you sweetheart. I have to drop my pen here so I can sleep now that princess is sleeping.


To all those waiting on your big day, God will make it easy for you and to those TTC, God will bless you very soon.
Cc: Cappo angeltolly
Bs submitted

Tomblessings:
Hello mamas in the house.
I've been on bed rest cos I was leaking fluid at 32 weeks.Though It has been arrested. I'm still scared, what if baby decides to come now, what are the chances of survival? They gave me some drugs to mature baby's lungs.
I've lost two and I'm not loosing this one.

my first son was born at 29 weeks due to preeclamsia... And he was perfect but was just so small...so even if the baby comes...there won't be any problem...please be strong and have faith...you won't lose this one..you will come back here to testify.

angeltolly:
My May teamies how are you doing oo.


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Just thought to check on you my people. Stay strong and stay safe, God will see us through.

my cappo , we are good o..I am feeling so much pressure on my pelvic that I could hardly walk...when I want to sleep to change position to the other side is so painful and we are just 36 weeks although scan is saying 37 weeks...no be small thing o.....I can't wait to see my lo ...because I'm getting tired already.. I don't mind porting to April o.. May we all deliver safely ijn