Doubledouble:
Father Lord, we give you all the glory for the gift of life. We thank you for you love, protection, provision and most importantly, for your Grace. Everlasting King of Kings be thou exalted in our lives forevermore. We thank you for our beautiful families, we thank you because in this hard and difficult times, you still give us reasons to smile. Take all the Glory, in Jesus name.

Father, we are mere mortals and big sinners. We have sinned against you in word thoughts and deeds. We ask o Lord that you please forgive us our sins, let the Blood of your only son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and personal saviour, wash away all our iniquities. Purge us with hyssop and we shall be clean, wash away our iniquities and we shall be made whole, in Jesus name. Forgive us both sins committed knowingly and unknowingly, in Jesus name. After forgiveness of sins, we ask for the gift of the holy spirit to abide with us and help us live sin-free lives in you, in Jesus name.

Father we ask that you continuously protect and provide for us in this hard times. Heal our land, o Lord. Make our country great and fruitful again, in Jesus name. Lead our leaders right and help them to make the right decisions. We pray for our husbands, father, they are the head, may they never become the tail in Jesus name. All that they need, physically, spiritually, emotionally to be the head, I pray you bless them with. Our children shall never spend their lives in pains, no evil shall befall them, sorrow shall never be their portion, they will live all the days of their lives in the goodness of The Lord, they will live long in good health, peace and love. The fear of The Lord shall be the foundation of their lives, in Jesus name. We pray for we mothers, give us the patience and wisdom to take care of our homes, no strange woman or man shall destroy the peace of our homes, in Jesus name. We ask for strength to be good custodians of our families. Help us to love and appreciate our husbands, help us to nurture our children in the way of The Lord. Father, on our day of glory, we shall not be absent, one minute silence shall not be observed for neither us nor our husbands, in Jesus name. Help us to manage our time, so as to be good wives, mothers and fulfilled career/biz women, in Jesus name. Meet everyone of us in this forum at our points of needs. Bless going outs and coming in. Strengthen this forum and chase all strange doings or plans from our midst, in Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Thank you Lord, for answered prayers. Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness even in our unfaithfulness. Take all the Glory, honour and adoration, in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen!

Amen. Thank you Jesus.
Good morning everyone.

dexterush:
Pls mamas come to my rescue,my second boy started having itchy rash on his eye lid,I googled and got suggestions of placing cold towel on it,but it did nothing. Just checked it this morning and noticed it has started spreading to other part of his face.
Pls wat do you guys think,not looking pleasant at all
Pic attached to get a clearer picture.

cc: soonest, onegai, Alphahandmaiden, helovesme.

Onegai:


Eye area is a very delicate area. I wouldn't tell you to run anything there without knowing the cause of it. Please take him to a doctor and if you can go to a GH, you will meet more specialist doctors. I don't think it is a serious issue but it isnt to be handled with self-medication.

Modified: I think I've seen this sort of rash before and it needs a dermatologist. Because of the hair loss on the eyebrow.

Thanks ma,really appreciate,will contact our doctor asap,I was belittling it before,but now that its spreading.
Thanks again

comtem2011:
cc: soonest, onegai, Alphahandmaiden, helovesme.

Thanks dear

Please mamas in the house, my sister delivered 5days ago she is a ftm and she had episiotomy stitch and the nurse told her not to do sitz bath she is going through serious pains the she cant sit to feed her baby, please how is she going to heal fast, the pains does not even allow her to sleep at night.

Sandyvenny:
lovely mothers in the house, please help me touch light this. I 'm a mother of one. my baby is one year two months old. I weaned my baby @ 10 months and while breast feeding him I wasn't seeing my period. my period has returned. now, this is where i need your inputs. my period has been so irregular. last month 21st, I saw my period, yesterday, it has started flowing again. please, if there is a supplement you can recommend to aid conception, please do. I want to plan for another baby. thanks.

I don't know if you can take any drugs but everyone suggests Folic acid. Sabi mamas, input?

favouredmumsy:
Please mamas in the house, my sister delivered 5days ago she is a ftm and she had episiotomy stitch and the nurse told her not to do sitz bath she is going through serious pains the she cant sit to feed her baby, please how is she going to heal fast, the pains does not even allow her to sleep at night.

cc: Liftedhands, Zaynie, onegai, Alphahandmaiden.

Pls, tell her to do sit bath in order to heal faster and to avoid infection on the site.
mamas, ans asap pls.

favouredmumsy:
Please mamas in the house, my sister delivered 5days ago she is a ftm and she had episiotomy stitch and the nurse told her not to do sitz bath she is going through serious pains the she cant sit to feed her baby, please how is she going to heal fast, the pains does not even allow her to sleep at night.

Sabi mamas any ideas please?

Onegai:


Sabi mamas any ideas please?

ma, sit bath is the solution to it. I don't know why the nurse told her not to do it. For her to heal faster and to avoid stories that touch, let her do it religiously, she will be fine.
May her LO be a source of happiness to the family. congrats to her.

favouredmumsy:
Please mamas in the house, my sister delivered 5days ago she is a ftm and she had episiotomy stitch and the nurse told her not to do sitz bath she is going through serious pains the she cant sit to feed her baby, please how is she going to heal fast, the pains does not even allow her to sleep at night.

She needs to do her sitz bath. The water doesnt have to be too warm.
There are different recipes for sitz bath from plain warm water, to adding a bit of salt, to adding disinfectant like dettol or savlon, to adding a few drops of essential oils like lavender, frankinsense or helicrysum. ( if using essential oils ensure it is the type formulated to use on the skin and not for potpurri)

Whenever she uses the loo and she wees she also needs to rinse with warm water. And pat dry with a clean towel.



Other tips from another mama in the preggo thread copied below:

peggygee:
Saw this online n decided to share with my e family. Hope this helps some1 out there.

How To Make Your Stitches Heal Fast After An Episiotomy




An episiotomy, a surgical cut in the perineum – the muscular area between the vagina and the anus – done to create sufficient vaginal opening for baby’s passage, is one of the several rigours often experienced by a lot of mums during childbirth.

To enable the subsequent stitches heal as soon as possible and keep the discomfort to the barest minimum, see top things you should do…

1. While taking a bath or shower daily, wash your stitches gently with soap and warm water.

2. Ask your doctor about sitz baths (sitting in a bathtub and covering the buttocks up to the hips in water for 20 minutes). Use cool water for the first few days, then warm water afterwards. Squeeze the cheeks of your bottom together when you sit to avoid pulling painfully on the stitches.

Doing this will help reduce pain, swelling and bruising, making for quicker healing.

3. Use a squirt bottle with warm water to clean the area whenever you use the toilet and pat dry with a clean washcloth. You may also pour warm water over your vagina while urinating to curb the usual stinging or burning sensation that may make you want to scratch.

Wipe from front to back after bowel movements to prevent transferring bacteria from your anus to the cut or its surroundings.

4. Place a clean pad around the cut and press gently as you poo to help relieve pressure on the cut.

5. Change your sanitary pad regularly and ensure you wash your hands before and after to prevent infection.

6. Try to expose your stitches to fresh air frequently as this also aids healing and minimizes the urge to scratch. You may take your underwear off for 10 minutes twice a day or more and lie on your bed, putting a clean towel under you to avoid staining your bed spread.

Wear loose clothing always to ensure proper air circulation to the area.

7. Place ice packs wrapped in a clean towel on your stitches for 10 – 20 minutes to reduce pain and swelling. You may repeat every two hours.

8. To reduce pain and pressure on your wound, place a doughnut-shaped cushion beneath you while sitting or squeeze your buttocks together.

9. Do Kegel exercises regularly by tightening and then relaxing your vaginal muscles (see more here). This improves circulation to the perineum, facilitates healing and curbs leaking from the bladder or bowel.

Walking may also boost blood circulation in your perineum and foster speedy healing.

10. Drink lots of water and eat fibre-rich foods daily. This will help prevent constipation, so you can have easier bowel movements without straining your stitches. In addition, if you experience constipation, ask your doctor about taking laxatives.

11. Talk to your doctor about taking an anti-inflammatory drug to help with the pain and swelling.

Depending on the size of your cut and other factors, healing should take place between two to four weeks postpartum, and you should stop experiencing any pain after 2 months.

Meanwhile, you should see your doctor if you experience pain around your perineum, discharge large blood clots, your stitches become more painful or smelly – this may be a sign you have an infection, or your sanitary pad is always soaked with lochia or blood. You should also discuss other symptoms you’re worried about to get prompt help.

I don't think u need any drug, just kpekus anytime u want without protection especially when u r thru with AF. Now that u r planning on conceiving again, u can start taking ur folic acid. Take ur mind away from it, relax and before u know it, conception will take place without u knowing.
cc: Sandyvenny

comtem2011:
I don't think u need any drug, just kpekus anytime u want without protection especially when u r thru with AF. Now that u r planning on conceiving again, u can start taking ur folic acid. Take ur mind away from it, relax and before u know it, conception will take place without u knowing.
cc: Sandyvenny

Adding to what comtem2011 said you could track your ovulation with an ovulation test kit to determine when you are ovulating.

Relax and enjoy your kpekus ministry. You are just bordering yourself for nothing.

You can choose once we correspondence thru whartsarp
then we know age and type of books needs
Previous stock Were a mixture of new and use
The current stock is all new and over 1000 choice individual titles

NoQualms1:


I will like to join your group.I stay close. Thanks.

Lets communicate Tuesday
Got the new shipment
Peace

Doubledouble:
Kidco also delivered my books today...sincerely, it was a good mix of books...found very few too advanced for kids the age group I asked for - but that they can read when a bit more grown up- so that's not bad at the end of the day...had a problem with the condition of some books but he's promised to rectify next week...also got 15 singing books all singing but for 3, which he told me about before hand...

kidco:
You can choose once we correspondence thru whartsarp
then we know age and type of books needs
Previous stock Were a mixture of new and use
The current stock is all new and over 1000 choice individual titles

Can i swap for my group

You have the right to choose and see the pictures
via wharysarp

tchiwinnie:
Ok, so for Okota axis, we hv me, sayoddy, dexterush and temmy2103. I think we can tk one more mama
pls rofemiguwa, I m also interested in d pics. And the theme/ story lines if some of them, like animals, countries etc. Kidco pls u may come and explain. is it also possible for one to choose? instead of just getting random books

Why not

rofemiguwa:

Can i swap for my group

The 14 books plus the Batman colouring books are in the box going to Abuja

maran1983:


Hi, do you have a number I can reach you on? I'm asking because I am one of those that signified interest for books for Abuja mums.

The thing is, my kids ages range from 6-2, so I'd like to have books that span across their age range. How can we achieve that? Is it better I order books specifically for my kids,away from the group buy?

Cc: Onegai, kidco

Onegai, thank you.

My lo was spared and the eye is getting better.

God bless.

Good evening mamas and Amen to all the prayers

@kidco, does the 50books requested by a group also contains the singing & pop up books or we need to order them seperately? If no, how much do they go for?

@fabmum, how far?are we complete 5 now so we can pay and place our order too?

Hapi wknd beautiful mamas...pls can I add a little bit of sugar in d pap I make 4 my 8mnth old baby?

kidco:
The 14 books plus the Batman colouring books are in the box going to Abuja

Thank you. I can't wait to get them.

Jewel90:
Hapi wknd beautiful mamas...pls can I add a little bit of sugar in d pap I make 4 my 8mnth old baby?

I don't think its ideal, add his formula instead.

cc: babythug, soonest, onegai, Alphahandmaiden, Liftedhands, chook mouth o.

favouredmumsy:
Please mamas in the house, my sister delivered 5days ago she is a ftm and she had episiotomy stitch and the nurse told her not to do sitz bath she is going through serious pains the she cant sit to feed her baby, please how is she going to heal fast, the pains does not even allow her to sleep at night.

First... pls extend my love to her... she needs all the encouragement she can get. The pain is something else.
A. Let her do a sit bath... AVOID hot water ard the area to prevent loose stitches. Add salvon... I prefer it wen she feels beta she can add salt too
B. Constant cleaning with warm water+disfectant after every toilet visit
C. She should change her sanitary pad constantly..evry 4hrs... soaked or not
D. No tight outfit till further notice
E. Let her sit on a wooden stool... helps to avoid farting frm the vaginal. It is hard... but it helped me during mine
F. AVOID wrapping or tying her tummy too tight.. pls pls..till d stitches fall off. Speaking from personal experience. She can take hot tea or pepper soup 'omugwo ' type if she is worried abt the tummy
G. IGNORE unnecessary advices... listen to her body... let her take babie steps with her legs closed together as she walks ard the house.
Take her time when feeding... if she feels pressure on the stitch...she can stand up and take a short walk... then sit to breastfeed babie.

babylove01:


My phone crashed and might not be online as often so pls this is my number 080*****. Please when everything has been finalised just drop me a message if I don't respond on time. Besides there is a Benin based mama that is interested, I can collect hers along with mine and deliver to her to make it 5pple as suggested by the other mama.
Cc: ijeoma2728

So dat makes us five den.... I think we can arrange payment for our books den.... And pls removed ur num, ain't advisable to post ur mum on public forum... Av copied it sumwhr already. Will get in touch with u

imurboss:
Good evening mamas and Amen to all the prayers

@kidco, does the 50books requested by a group also contains the singing & pop up books or we need to order them seperately? If no, how much do they go for?

@fabmum, how far?are we complete 5 now so we can pay and place our order too?

Yes oh we are five now, will mention all d mamas so we can make payments... Minwhile I think I av to chat personally wt D's kidco guy cos he isn't really responding to questions on d singing n pop up books

Jewel90:
Hapi wknd beautiful mamas...pls can I add a little bit of sugar in d pap I make 4 my 8mnth old baby?

No ma sugar isn't advisable for babies below one... Dere r diff ways of sweetening d pap.... U can mash banana into d pap wt formula ,Peel d back of apple, cook til soft n puree, den add to d apple.. I tell u it's so sweet ehnnnnn..... Pureed apple sweetens baby food.. U can freeze d remaining pureed apple ...
Oya try it and thank me later

Mamas, am in the process of weaning my son. Day 1 has come and gone. Breasts are getting engorged gradually but av not started feeling any pain yet. My question is do I start taking pain killers now or wait till D pain comes?

favouredmumsy:
Please mamas in the house, my sister delivered 5days ago she is a ftm and she had episiotomy stitch and the nurse told her not to do sitz bath she is going through serious pains the she cant sit to feed her baby, please how is she going to heal fast, the pains does not even allow her to sleep at night.

Please, she needs to do the Sitz bath religiously. In addition to what has been said, she can use white vinegar in place of disinfectant and the water should be lukewarm.

Jewel90:
Hapi wknd beautiful mamas...pls can I add a little bit of sugar in d pap I make 4 my 8mnth old baby?

It is not advisable to use sugar for babies. I think the milk is ok. I'm trying hard not to suggest honey because overdoing it can harm the baby at this age but a little will not harm the baby.
Except you use soy beans and crayfish, giving the baby only pap is not advised.

FexCathy:
Mamas, am in the process of weaning my son. Day 1 has come and gone. Breasts are getting engorged gradually but av not started feeling any pain yet. My question is do I start taking pain killers now or wait till D pain comes?

You did not really explain your weaning plan but I thing putting cabbage leaves on the breast will help.

Graciouscharis:


It is not advisable to use sugar for babies. I think the milk is ok. I'm trying hard not to suggest honey because overdoing it can harm the baby at this age but a little will not harm the baby.
Except you use soy beans and crayfish, giving the baby only pap is not advised.

Honey is a NO! NO!! Till the child is 1