Afternoon all,tnks for the mentions and encouragement,U guys are amazing!Just coming back from the hospital,got registered for ante-natal,ran Hiv test and took my first TT,so far all is good!Thank God,all will surely end in praise!

Sansa143:
Afternoon all,tnks for the mentions and encouragement,U guys are amazing!Just coming back from the hospital,got registered for ante-natal,ran Hiv test and took my first TT,so far all is good!Thank God,all will surely end in praise!

Was relieved to hear you've finally informed your parents, if they give you the option of remaining in school while pregnant, please accept it cuz it would be harder trying to start again after baby comes. Glad you've finally registered for antenatal and the baby is ok, and the dad is getting involved. Did you complain about the pain? I pray everything keeps going well.

Sansa143:
Popci will be informed by the dad,its him and his people we are waiting!Tnks alot.

Tank God.It will work out well for u in Jesus name...amen.

Yesitsme:
We are 27weeks 3days and toilet has become our second room, as we have to wee all the time. Terrible headache all the time and I can't seem to get enough sleep. Stomach was tight all through ystday, baby now kicks less than before. guess space has reduced. Na so so complain every day. I have tire.

Teamie..kpele...

queensnow:
u can get it from pple dat sell okrika baby things like walker ..
Where I bought my playpen d women have something like this moses basket very neat for 15k I didn't get it becus I want to get a baby cot.. don't know where u base am in lagos

OK tanx will look for...I fink I have seen where dey sell stuff like this in my bustop...tanx

Giddyperson:

Was relieved to hear you've finally informed your parents, if they give you the option of remaining in school while pregnant, please accept it cuz it would be harder trying to start again after baby comes. Glad you've finally registered for antenatal and the baby is ok, and the dad is getting involved. Did you complain about the pain? I pray everything keeps going well.

Today was more like preliminary,will b seeing d doctor proper by 27th,but I did complain abt d back ache n ulcer also!They placed me on drugs!

nicoleswizzi:

Tank God.It will work out well for u in Jesus name...amen.

Amen and amen!

What is your budget? You can look into a graco playyard. The one I bought has a napper, changer and bassinet and can be converted to a playpen as your baby gets older. I paid 45k for it sha. See link on amazon (for reviews) https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Playard-Reversible-Changer-Forecaster/dp/B01L3QHTNK?th=1
It's available on Jumia and Konga as well although I shopped at Trade fair in Lagos

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

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

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Hi everyone, how's you all. Who else is hating the harmattan as much as I am? I feel like I'm falling sick.
Have y'all started baby shopping. I plan to start in Jan.
Have you gotten your hospital lists? I'd repost a list of baby things someone posted earlier incase anyone is like me and still not sure what to buy.
Hope baby is still kicking strong.
Y'all keep us updated.
Special welcome to Sansa143 who just joined #teamApril
Congrats to all the December mamas that have offloaded.
#teamAprilformiraclebabies #easterbabies #replykwanu

This was posted by onegai earlier this year, I'm reposting for anyone who needs it. Sorry for the long post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baby wash

Bibs (look for one size fits all).

Treated mosquito net

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

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

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

Are you breastfeeding, pumping or doing formula?

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

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



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been following this thread so many amazing people here, I just can't resist being part of the family. im 20weeks gone,EDD may 17

@rofemiguwa

Hello Ma'am, I sent u a pm... Expecting ur reply
Thanks

Welicome teamie would add your name for the next roll call #teamMayforsupernaturalmiraculoustestimonyfilleddelivery# #deliverywithease#

pamelar:
been following this thread so many amazing people here, I just can't resist being part of the family. im 20weeks gone,EDD may 17

@giddyperson...I hrd size 1 is for premature babies....not so? Babies under 2.5kg..bcs wen I went to buy...dats wat dey told me..
@pamelar..u are welcome...

nicoleswizzi:

OK tanx will look for...I fink I have seen where dey sell stuff like this in my bustop...tanx

ok dear

[quote author=Yesitsme post=52330629]We are 27weeks 3days and toilet has become our second room, as we have to wee all the time. Terrible headache all the time and I can't seem to get enough sleep. Stomach was tight all through ystday. Na so so complain every day. I have tire.[/quote

Its not a small something o, tiredness for me is on another level ,any small trekking and I must sit to rest, wee like 4 times before daybreak,sleeping and sitting positions has become rocket science, my bump is very long and heavy, 28weeks 3 days, may God make it easy for us in Jesus name
#teammarchforsharpsharpborning#

nicoleswizzi:
@giddyperson...I hrd size 1 diapers is for premature babies....not so? Babies under 2.5kg..bcs wen I went to buy...dats wat dey told me..
@pamelar..u are welcome...

I'm clueless, the question would be better answered by mums. Mydreams25, Zaynie, onegai, all other mamas

Giddyperson:


I'm clueless, the question would be better answered by mums. Mydream.s25, Zayni.e, one.gai, all other mamas

Size 1 diapers will fit newborns snugly, prematures have another tag entirely.
Size2 might be a tad too loose for a newborn.


Nicoleswizzi

Congratulations to all the beautiful mama's that gave birth. God will keep and protect your lo.

#teamMay#

Hello Mamas, pls I have a queshion

When my stomach tightens as I'm having contractions, my stomach forms all kinds of shapes. What does this mean?

Really
And I bought molfix size 2 diapers o! The gigantic pack that has 100 inside. They wrote from 3kg on the pack

zaynie:


Size 1 diapers will fit newborns snugly, prematures have another tag entirely.
Size2 might be a tad too loose for a newborn.


Nicoleswizzi

jazzyjazz:
Really
And I bought molfix size 2 diapers o! The gigantic pack that has 100 inside. They wrote from 3kg on the pack

It should fit too,
Remember they are different brands.

Ma'am nicoleswizzi, u can buy graco pack and play cot. They have different types with different prices
I bought the graco pack and play reversible napper and changer for 55k in a shop here in abuja. But if you check online on Jumia or konga, they are cheaper there. You will also find other brands and designs that are cheap. Though I prefer graco. 

Just check on Jumia and konga for "graco pack and play"

jazzyjazz:
Hello Mamas, pls I have a queshion

When my stomach tightens as I'm having contractions, my stomach forms all kinds of shapes. What does this mean?

The shapes are your baby body parts. So where your baby is at the point of contraction determines the shape that will be pronounced.

queensnow:
u can get it from pple dat sell okrika baby things like walker ..
Where I bought my playpen d women have something like this moses basket very neat for 15k I didn't get it becus I want to get a baby cot.. don't know where u base am in lagos

Let her try to get a cot even if its ok instead of this.
My girl outgrew hers at week 6 cos she stated turning.
I have packed it 4 the next kids.
Ahe now uses d big cot.

Most people who get just this use it in d living area 4 new born n visitors to see d baby.

zaynie:


Size 1 diapers will fit newborns snugly, prematures have another tag entirely.
Size2 might be a tad too loose for a newborn.


Nicoleswizzi

So I can get just size one a small pack for newborn init? Bcs I bought just size 2 and 3(for later)

jazzyjazz:
Really
And I bought molfix size 2 diapers o! The gigantic pack that has 100 inside. They wrote from 3kg on the pack

Exactly wat I bought too but maybe I would get this 10 or 20 in a pack for newborn... Abi size 1...since dey outgrow it faster.

jazzyjazz:
Ma'am nicoleswizzi, u can buy graco pack and play cot. They have different types with different prices
I bought the graco pack and play reversible napper and changer for 55k in a shop here in abuja. But if you check online on Jumia or konga, they are cheaper there. You will also find other brands and designs that are cheap. Though I prefer graco. 

Just check on Jumia and konga for "graco pack and play"

OK tanx..

Hello mom's in the house

it has been a long day and this Harmattan is not helping matters oo, I used to be strong and active but it seems the weather is making me slow, sick and sluggish...
I just feel so down... can't wait to have my baby
#20weeks+#TeamMay 2017#

Thank you ma'am. 
See why you should not go MIA on us 

zaynie:




The shapes are your baby body parts. So where your baby is at the point of contraction determines the shape that will be pronounced.

opejulie10:
Hello mom's in the house

it has been a long day and this Harmattan is not helping matters oo, I used to be strong and active but it seems the weather is making me slow, sick and sluggish...
I just feel so down... can't wait to have my baby
#20weeks+#TeamMay 2017#

sorry dear mine is right lower abdomen pain guess its baby stretching it shall all end in praise ..

iomoge2:


Let her try to get a cot even if its ok instead of this.
My girl outgrew hers at week 6 cos she stated turning.
I have packed it 4 the next kids.
Ahe now uses d big cot.

Most people who get just this use it in d living area 4 new born n visitors to see d baby.

ohh really it's just an option though I prefer baby cot too bigger ones n detachable preferably still looking for a good carpenter cus I have different designs ...