damibaby:
4days after missed period...is this dark enough or I should get a blood test done..so worried cos I had ectopic November... and maybe scan till 6weeks
Your words of encouragement and prayers will go a long way... good morning beautiful people

. Congratulations ma

Hello teamieess how are we doing? Me I cant find my febuary teamies here oo and our cappo! We need dat motivation biko we are. Almost at d finished line insha Allah!!!!! hop y’all doin fine? I guess by now. We for don start shopn hosp items

sugah:

Congratulations mama. Welcome princess

. Wow congratulations ma! Ma febuary partner mak i staart to dey shop hosp item abeg!! Anytin fit happen Welcome our princess

xeexee1:
. Congratulations ma

Thank you so much

BS!
Part 2 (Pregnancy and delivery)

This pregnancy was very eventful tbh. I used a total of 4 hospitals for different reasons and seem to have experienced all the pregnancy symptoms there is. Actually, it felt like whenever WTE (Pregnancy app) sends me a weekly pregnancy update I start experiencing the pregnancy symptoms they mention.

From day one of bfp i started experiencing nausea, cramping. Then some days later I started having really sharp pains in my tummy. I went to  a scan place ( this was the last day of the lockdown and i almost got arrested by police..thankfully I showed them an old chat i had with my doctor asking me to go do a test and the policeman couldn't tell it was old) and the sonographer's conclusion was endometriosis (sigh) even when I told him I had gotten a positive pregnancy test.

The next day i went to my hospital and the new gyne they had vexed me eh...I've never seen someone so unprofessional. He asked why I came to see him instead of a gp when all i had was a urinary tract infection (the swine was looking at notes from my previous visit)..he reluctantly sent me for a blood pt when I pointed out his mistake and dismissed my complaint about the pains and refused to request for a scan. I had to request for another scan myself at the hospital and they saw multiple fibroids (they were more than 5 but the largest was measuring around 2.5cm and it was the cause of the pain) a sac and no fetal pole was seen...

I was already 5 weeks plus here so naturally I became really worried because fetal pole should be seen at 5+ with tvs...I was asked to repeat the scan in 3 weeks and I can say that was the longest 3 weeks of my life. I started searching for blighted ovum comments on NL and even messaged a mama about her own experience but didn't get a response. Week 8 came and I did another scan and both FP and heartbeat were seen, victory!

Then week 9 i started spotting and the cramping increased so I went to hospital number 2. The doctors solution was to watch and see and in his words "if the pregnancy stays till 20 weeks id give medication to mature the baby's lungs.." i almost passed out, they had to buy me coke to revive me, lol. That was the end of my sojourn with hospital 2.

Went to hospital 3 and the doctor put me on cyclogest for 1 month and when the cramping and spotting increased he increased the dosage of the drugs. The plan was to use hospital 3 for antenatal then travel abroad for delivery...so when they too started misbehaving I just told myself id manage them till I travel.

Second trimester came with increased libido and energy which quickly disappeared in the 3rd trimester. I had all sorts in the first and 3rd trimesters..nausea, skin rashes, heartburn, hemorrhoids, both round ligament and back pains.

It wasn't until 35weeks that I realised my plans of travelling had gone burst and I genuinely went into panic mode. For some reason I wasn't very settled about using hospital 3 for delivery but I couldn't place a finger on why I felt that way, maybe because one of my visits i had to remind the doctor of my condition cos his notes had me as having cervical incompetence which was wrong amongst other things...fortunately I went for antenatal at 35+ and the hospital Informed me that my HMO has cancelled their contract with them so id have to pay by myself for services rendered...that was the sign I was looking for in the end as I told myself if I was going to pay myself then I'd rather be where I'm comfortable with..so the hunt for hospital for delivery started.

After several calls and Google searches and reviews I picked hospital number 4..called them but unfortunately their gynes were fully booked and the first available slot was at week 37 (my delivery week). I booked to see a GP for week 36 so I can visit the hospital and I went along with my medical record.

First visit with gyne was Tuesday and while discussing with her I felt so at ease...she complimented my pcv (done at week 35 was 40%) and asked what I ate to have kept it so high (I ate lots of fruits and veges during my pregnancy). She asked about my medical history and was very thorough..my dh even reminded me of my arrhythmia (I had forgotten about it) and it was documented.

I mentioned my fears ranging from pain management to infection and anesthesia and she allayed my fears...but she said they were fully booked and because of my history (prev myo and CS) they can't keep me beyond 37weeks so the only time they can slot me in was 7am the next day . Lol..I hadn't even packed my bag infact the last items on my list that I bought were supposed to be delivered to me that day.
I had planned to go home and pack after the lab work and ECG and scan. Scan showed my baby's EFW was 2.9kg, pcv was 38% but my Potassium level was low and they needed to correct it with drips prior to surgery hence I was admitted immediately. My DH and nanny had to do the packing over WhatsApp video call with me lying in bed hooked up to a line..lol thankfully they were able to get everything I needed.

The doctor had told me to wake up early and have a long shower since I won't be having a shower in a while, I assumed it was until I'm discharged cos with my abroad delivery I started showering upon discharge. She also briefed about the food and water fast..no food beyond 10pm and no water beyond 12midnight. Id be shaved that night, taken down to the theatre at 6:30am and prepped for surgery, she'd see me at 7am and go through the consent form and the anesthesiologist will brief me too.

I couldn't sleep that night..I kept waking up every 30mins so as not to miss that hot shower..and I was very nervous because the scariest part of the surgery for me is the anesthesia and that their gigantic needle. Finally got off the bed at 4:30am and took a long shower. The nurse came and inserted a catheter, collected the clothes baby will wear and at 6:30 we went down to the theatre area (i was in the recovery room cos someone else was in the labour room and her screams were so loud..made me shiver).

The gyne came and we went through the consent contents in details which includes benefits of the surgery, possible complications (blood loss, damage to surrounding organs and a possible Hysterectomy in a case of uncontrollable bleeding) and I signed the form. I digress, these details solely concerns the woman and her health, it baffles me that some hospitals in Nigeria insist/wait for the husband, who isnt the patient, to sign the consent form when the woman is conscious and lucid.

The anesthesiologist came and she asked about my history, known drug allergies, anf she explained the process..when id feel a sting on my back, then warmness in my legs then the heaviness and inability to raise my legs etc. She also mentioned she'd monitor my heart cos of the arrhythmia...I asked about spinal headache (solution is to take caffeine...coffee or coke) and my fear of the needle.
Now it was time to head to the theatre proper..unfortunately due covid they weren't allowing spouses into the theatre anymore so my dh had to wait in the recovery room for me.

Got on the bed and the sitting position was such that the anesthesiologist was behind me so I didn't get to see the dreaded needle . The whole medical team were female including the pediatrician and that made me at ease for some weird reason.

The anesthesiologist would state what she wanted to do before she does it...e.g "im going to clean your back with disinfectant" etc.. I arched my back on the pillow as requested, she found the opening in my spine, I felt the mild sting on my back, then my legs started getting warm so I had to quickly lie down before my legs became numb...then the tingling sensation came, then I couldn't wriggle my toes anymore. She then asked me to lift my legs which I obviously couldn't do as the blocking had worked.

I laid down flat on the table with my hands spread out to both sides with the anesthesiologist standing by my head and she asked that I tell her if I feel the need to throw up as that was one of the effects of the drugs administered. After the medical team read their checklist (something I really liked) they took note of the time and started work.

I started smelling something like burning meat and I tried to ask the anesthesiologist what it was before I realised it was me been cut open ...just the usual tugging feeling on the skin and no other feelings.

The doctor really took her time as the whole surgery from start to end lasted 1hr 38mins. It was boring and no dh to gist with. At some point I reacted to a medication given (my heart rate changed due to the arrhythmia) and I was given an oxygen mask , I also felt like throwing up at some point but it was a false alarm..

I was waiting for that chest pressure you feel when they are pulling the baby out but the gyne asked the anesthesiologist to put pressure on my chest with her hands so the pain wasn't much then I heard my baby scream and my tear ducts opened up. I started crying like a baby the anesthesiologist had to help me wipe my tears...they took her out immediately to clean her up and dress her up before bringing her to me for sighting and kissing, then they took her back to the recovery room to my dh.

The stitching felt like forever as I was eager to go hold my baby. I started shivering slightly and the doc switched off the AC directly pointed at me..
Towards the end the touches didn't feel like tugging anymore, I started feeling a little pain and I told the anesthesiologist and she mentioned it was normal cos the spinal block was beginning to wear off as it was 1hr 30mins after it was given.

Finally stitching was completed and they inserted a pain relief medication in my anus that gave a metallic taste in my mouth and I was transferred from the operating table to the wheeled bed and moved to the recovery room.




WTE- what to expect (phone app)
GYNE- Gynecologist
GP- General Practitioner
TVS- trans vaginal Scan
FP- Fetal pole
HMO- Health maintenance organization
PCV- packed cell volume
EFW- Estimated Fetal Weight
DH- Darling Husband
BFP- Big fat positive (positive pregnancy test)

Congratulations Opsycal and Ameliag on the arrival of your prince and princess.

1. sugah .....Jan 2......Team Pink delivered 16/12/20
2. purplish ...Jan 17......Team Pink
3. rhosmherhy ....Jan 19..unknown
4. 19CannyMum ...Jan 2...Team Green delivered 21/12/20 BS submitted
5. Iamhistreasure ....Jan 26...Team Blue
6. Fertilady ....Jan 30...Team Pink
7. 2020Abby .....Jan 1...Team Blue delivered 5/1/21
8. Opsycal ....Jan 5 .....Team Blue delivered 5/1/21
9. Ameliag ....Jan 13......Team Pink delivered 5/1/21
10. Gerastone09 .....Jan 13......unknown
11. Nicoleswizzi ......Jan 8.....Team Blue
12. Fearless4real ....Jan 15.....unknown
13. Darsty99 .....Jan 30....Team Blue
14. Habbeyoluwa ....Jan 17...unknown
15. dbeauty ......Jan 17.....Team Green
16. Rhemy2013 .... Jan 27.....Team Blue
17. Uwani...Jan 22...Team pink...Delivered 27/12/2020
18. Tikkykay...Jan26...Team Pink
19. Cutiemama....Jan 20.....Team Green
20. Juola......Jan 9.....Team blue delivered 4/1/21


21..Oluwasolayimika..Dec 31...Team Blue delivered 1/1/2021
22...Brownishshuga....Feb 8...Team pink delivered 4/1/21

africaflozy:


Sorry teamie, I used to experience it before so I think it's normal. As suggested talk to your doctor.

I was told at the hospital that its normal. The pain seem to have gone sef.

My concern now is that the doc said my tummy's measurement is much bigger than my baby's age when its just 1 baby. Same thing the previous doctor i met said. Has anyone experienced same? What could be the reason?

wow.....so detailed...hope there is part 3? cos i want more

sugah:
BS!
Part 2 (Pregnancy and delivery)

This pregnancy was very eventful tbh. I used a total of 4 hospitals for different reasons and seem to have experienced all the pregnancy symptoms there is. Actually, it felt like whenever WTE (Pregnancy app) sends me a weekly pregnancy update I start experiencing the pregnancy symptoms they mention.

From day one of bfp i started experiencing nausea, cramping. Then some days later I started having really sharp pains in my tummy. I went to  a scan place ( this was the last day of the lockdown and i almost got arrested by police..thankfully I showed them an old chat i had with my doctor asking me to go do a test and the policeman couldn't tell it was old) and the sonographer's conclusion was endometriosis (sigh) even when I told him I had gotten a positive pregnancy test.

The next day i went to my hospital and the new gyne they had vexed me eh...I've never seen someone so unprofessional. He asked why I came to see him instead of a gp when all i had was a urinary tract infection (the swine was looking at notes from my previous visit)..he reluctantly sent me for a blood pt when I pointed out his mistake and dismissed my complaint about the pains and refused to request for a scan. I had to request for another scan myself at the hospital and they saw multiple fibroids (they were more than 5 but the largest was measuring around 2.5cm and it was the cause of the pain) a sac and no fetal pole was seen...

I was already 5 weeks plus here so naturally I became really worried because fetal pole should be seen at 5+ with tvs...I was asked to repeat the scan in 3 weeks and I can say that was the longest 3 weeks of my life. I started searching for blighted ovum comments on NL and even messaged a mama about her own experience but didn't get a response. Week 8 came and I did another scan and both FP and heartbeat were seen, victory!

Then week 9 i started spotting and the cramping increased so I went to hospital number 2. The doctors solution was to watch and see and in his words "if the pregnancy stays till 20 weeks id give medication to mature the baby's lungs.." i almost passed out, they had to buy me coke to revive me, lol. That was the end of my sojourn with hospital 2.

Went to hospital 3 and the doctor put me on cyclogest for 1 month and when the cramping and spotting increased he increased the dosage of the drugs. The plan was to use hospital 3 for antenatal then travel abroad for delivery...so when they too started misbehaving I just told myself id manage them till I travel.

Second trimester came with increased libido and energy which quickly disappeared in the 3rd trimester. I had all sorts in the first and 3rd trimesters..nausea, skin rashes, heartburn, hemorrhoids, both round ligament and back pains.

It wasn't until 35weeks that I realised my plans of travelling had gone burst and I genuinely went into panic mode. For some reason I wasn't very settled about using hospital 3 for delivery but I couldn't place a finger on why I felt that way, maybe because one of my visits i had to remind the doctor of my condition cos his notes had me as having cervical incompetence which was wrong amongst other things...fortunately I went for antenatal at 35+ and the hospital Informed me that my HMO has cancelled their contract with them so id have to pay by myself for services rendered...that was the sign I was looking for in the end as I told myself if I was going to pay myself then I'd rather be where I'm comfortable with..so the hunt for hospital for delivery started.

After several calls and Google searches and reviews I picked hospital number 4..called them but unfortunately their gynes were fully booked and the first available slot was at week 37 (my delivery week). I booked to see a GP for week 36 so I can visit the hospital and I went along with my medical record.

First visit with gyne was Tuesday and while discussing with her I felt so at ease...she complimented my pcv (done at week 35 was 40%) and asked what I ate to have kept it so high (I ate lots of fruits and veges during my pregnancy). She asked about my medical history and was very thorough..my dh even reminded me of my arrhythmia (I had forgotten about it) and it was documented.

I mentioned my fears ranging from pain management to infection and anesthesia and she allayed my fears...but she said they were fully booked and because of my history (prev myo and CS) they can't keep me beyond 37weeks so the only time they can slot me in was 7am the next day . Lol..I hadn't even packed my bag infact the last items on my list that I bought were supposed to be delivered to me that day.
I had planned to go home and pack after the lab work and ECG and scan. Scan showed my baby's EFW was 2.9kg, pcv was 38% but my Potassium level was low and they needed to correct it with drips prior to surgery hence I was admitted immediately. My DH and nanny had to do the packing over WhatsApp video call with me lying in bed hooked up to a line..lol thankfully they were able to get everything I needed.

The doctor had told me to wake up early and have a long shower since I won't be having a shower in a while, I assumed it was until I'm discharged cos with my abroad delivery I started showering upon discharge. She also briefed about the food and water fast..no food beyond 10pm and no water beyond 12midnight. Id be shaved that night, taken down to the theatre at 6:30am and prepped for surgery, she'd see me at 7am and go through the consent form and the anesthesiologist will brief me too.

I couldn't sleep that night..I kept waking up every 30mins so as not to miss that hot shower..and I was very nervous because the scariest part of the surgery for me is the anesthesia and that their gigantic needle. Finally got off the bed at 4:30am and took a long shower. The nurse came and inserted a catheter, collected the clothes baby will wear and at 6:30 we went down to the theatre area (i was in the recovery room cos someone else was in the labour room and her screams were so loud..made me shiver).

The gyne came and we went through the consent contents in details which includes benefits of the surgery, possible complications (blood loss, damage to surrounding organs and a possible Hysterectomy in a case of uncontrollable bleeding) and I signed the form. I digress, these details solely concerns the woman and her health, it baffles me that some hospitals in Nigeria insist/wait for the husband, who isnt the patient, to sign the consent form when the woman is conscious and lucid.

The anesthesiologist came and she asked about my history, known drug allergies, anf she explained the process..when id feel a sting on my back, then warmness in my legs then the heaviness and inability to raise my legs etc. She also mentioned she'd monitor my heart cos of the arrhythmia...I asked about spinal headache (solution is to take caffeine...coffee or coke) and my fear of the needle.
Now it was time to head to the theatre proper..unfortunately due covid they weren't allowing spouses into the theatre anymore so my dh had to wait in the recovery room for me.

Got on the bed and the sitting position was such that the anesthesiologist was behind me so I didn't get to see the dreaded needle . The whole medical team were female including the pediatrician and that made me at ease for some weird reason.

The anesthesiologist would state what she wanted to do before she does it...e.g "im going to clean your back with disinfectant" etc.. I arched my back on the pillow as requested, she found the opening in my spine, I felt the mild sting on my back, then my legs started getting warm so I had to quickly lie down before my legs became numb...then the tingling sensation came, then I couldn't wriggle my toes anymore. She then asked me to lift my legs which I obviously couldn't do as the blocking had worked.

I laid down flat on the table with my hands spread out to both sides with the anesthesiologist standing by my head and she asked that I tell her if I feel the need to throw up as that was one of the effects of the drugs administered. After the medical team read their checklist (something I really liked) they took note of the time and started work.

I started smelling something like burning meat and I tried to ask the anesthesiologist what it was before I realised it was me been cut open ...just the usual tugging feeling on the skin and no other feelings.

The doctor really took her time as the whole surgery from start to end lasted 1hr 38mins. It was boring and no dh to gist with. At some point I reacted to a medication given (my heart rate changed due to the arrhythmia) and I was given an oxygen mask , I also felt like throwing up at some point but it was a false alarm..

I was waiting for that chest pressure you feel when they are pulling the baby out but the gyne asked the anesthesiologist to put pressure on my chest with her hands so the pain wasn't much then I heard my baby scream and my tear ducts opened up. I started crying like a baby the anesthesiologist had to help me wipe my tears...they took her out immediately to clean her up and dress her up before bringing her to me for sighting and kissing, then they took her back to the recovery room to my dh.

The stitching felt like forever as I was eager to go hold my baby. I started shivering slightly and the doc switched off the AC directly pointed at me..
Towards the end the touches didn't feel like tugging anymore, I started feeling a little pain and I told the anesthesiologist and she mentioned it was normal cos the spinal block was beginning to wear off as it was 1hr 30mins after it was given.

Finally stitching was completed and they inserted a pain relief medication in my anus that gave a metallic taste in my mouth and I was transferred from the operating table to the wheeled bed and moved to the recovery room.

sugah:

Thats why you couldn't answer my calls
Congratulations dear and welcome prince charming

I wasn’t with my phone ni. Thanks Sis for being there and helpful, I really appreciate you.

xeexee1:
Hello teamieess how are we doing? Me I cant find my febuary teamies here oo and our cappo! We need dat motivation biko we are. Almost at d finished line insha Allah!!!!! hop y’all doin fine? I guess by now. We for don start shopn hosp items

We dey here oooo. Walking like a duck, no b small. I hope someone can get across to cappo on call to check on her.. Shopping fully done, with washing self. Laziness has set in for packing hospital bag oooo. It will surely end in praise for us all in Jesus name. I am seriously counting down.

sugah:

My dear, I've tried to write oooo..but this vigilante is not easy compared to my first. But part 2 is dropping today

Pele dear....well done

enque:


Pele dear....well done

administration harvested chosen

sugah:
BS!
Part 2 (Pregnancy and delivery)

This pregnancy was very eventful tbh. I used a total of 4 hospitals for different reasons and seem to have experienced all the pregnancy symptoms there is. Actually, it felt like whenever WTE (Pregnancy app) sends me a weekly pregnancy update I start experiencing the pregnancy symptoms they mention.

From day one of bfp i started experiencing nausea, cramping. Then some days later I started having really sharp pains in my tummy. I went to  a scan place ( this was the last day of the lockdown and i almost got arrested by police..thankfully I showed them an old chat i had with my doctor asking me to go do a test and the policeman couldn't tell it was old) and the sonographer's conclusion was endometriosis (sigh) even when I told him I had gotten a positive pregnancy test.

The next day i went to my hospital and the new gyne they had vexed me eh...I've never seen someone so unprofessional. He asked why I came to see him instead of a gp when all i had was a urinary tract infection (the swine was looking at notes from my previous visit)..he reluctantly sent me for a blood pt when I pointed out his mistake and dismissed my complaint about the pains and refused to request for a scan. I had to request for another scan myself at the hospital and they saw multiple fibroids (they were more than 5 but the largest was measuring around 2.5cm and it was the cause of the pain) a sac and no fetal pole was seen...

I was already 5 weeks plus here so naturally I became really worried because fetal pole should be seen at 5+ with tvs...I was asked to repeat the scan in 3 weeks and I can say that was the longest 3 weeks of my life. I started searching for blighted ovum comments on NL and even messaged a mama about her own experience but didn't get a response. Week 8 came and I did another scan and both FP and heartbeat were seen, victory!

Then week 9 i started spotting and the cramping increased so I went to hospital number 2. The doctors solution was to watch and see and in his words "if the pregnancy stays till 20 weeks id give medication to mature the baby's lungs.." i almost passed out, they had to buy me coke to revive me, lol. That was the end of my sojourn with hospital 2.

Went to hospital 3 and the doctor put me on cyclogest for 1 month and when the cramping and spotting increased he increased the dosage of the drugs. The plan was to use hospital 3 for antenatal then travel abroad for delivery...so when they too started misbehaving I just told myself id manage them till I travel.

Second trimester came with increased libido and energy which quickly disappeared in the 3rd trimester. I had all sorts in the first and 3rd trimesters..nausea, skin rashes, heartburn, hemorrhoids, both round ligament and back pains.

It wasn't until 35weeks that I realised my plans of travelling had gone burst and I genuinely went into panic mode. For some reason I wasn't very settled about using hospital 3 for delivery but I couldn't place a finger on why I felt that way, maybe because one of my visits i had to remind the doctor of my condition cos his notes had me as having cervical incompetence which was wrong amongst other things...fortunately I went for antenatal at 35+ and the hospital Informed me that my HMO has cancelled their contract with them so id have to pay by myself for services rendered...that was the sign I was looking for in the end as I told myself if I was going to pay myself then I'd rather be where I'm comfortable with..so the hunt for hospital for delivery started.

After several calls and Google searches and reviews I picked hospital number 4..called them but unfortunately their gynes were fully booked and the first available slot was at week 37 (my delivery week). I booked to see a GP for week 36 so I can visit the hospital and I went along with my medical record.

First visit with gyne was Tuesday and while discussing with her I felt so at ease...she complimented my pcv (done at week 35 was 40%) and asked what I ate to have kept it so high (I ate lots of fruits and veges during my pregnancy). She asked about my medical history and was very thorough..my dh even reminded me of my arrhythmia (I had forgotten about it) and it was documented.

I mentioned my fears ranging from pain management to infection and anesthesia and she allayed my fears...but she said they were fully booked and because of my history (prev myo and CS) they can't keep me beyond 37weeks so the only time they can slot me in was 7am the next day . Lol..I hadn't even packed my bag infact the last items on my list that I bought were supposed to be delivered to me that day.
I had planned to go home and pack after the lab work and ECG and scan. Scan showed my baby's EFW was 2.9kg, pcv was 38% but my Potassium level was low and they needed to correct it with drips prior to surgery hence I was admitted immediately. My DH and nanny had to do the packing over WhatsApp video call with me lying in bed hooked up to a line..lol thankfully they were able to get everything I needed.

The doctor had told me to wake up early and have a long shower since I won't be having a shower in a while, I assumed it was until I'm discharged cos with my abroad delivery I started showering upon discharge. She also briefed about the food and water fast..no food beyond 10pm and no water beyond 12midnight. Id be shaved that night, taken down to the theatre at 6:30am and prepped for surgery, she'd see me at 7am and go through the consent form and the anesthesiologist will brief me too.

I couldn't sleep that night..I kept waking up every 30mins so as not to miss that hot shower..and I was very nervous because the scariest part of the surgery for me is the anesthesia and that their gigantic needle. Finally got off the bed at 4:30am and took a long shower. The nurse came and inserted a catheter, collected the clothes baby will wear and at 6:30 we went down to the theatre area (i was in the recovery room cos someone else was in the labour room and her screams were so loud..made me shiver).

The gyne came and we went through the consent contents in details which includes benefits of the surgery, possible complications (blood loss, damage to surrounding organs and a possible Hysterectomy in a case of uncontrollable bleeding) and I signed the form. I digress, these details solely concerns the woman and her health, it baffles me that some hospitals in Nigeria insist/wait for the husband, who isnt the patient, to sign the consent form when the woman is conscious and lucid.

The anesthesiologist came and she asked about my history, known drug allergies, anf she explained the process..when id feel a sting on my back, then warmness in my legs then the heaviness and inability to raise my legs etc. She also mentioned she'd monitor my heart cos of the arrhythmia...I asked about spinal headache (solution is to take caffeine...coffee or coke) and my fear of the needle.
Now it was time to head to the theatre proper..unfortunately due covid they weren't allowing spouses into the theatre anymore so my dh had to wait in the recovery room for me.

Got on the bed and the sitting position was such that the anesthesiologist was behind me so I didn't get to see the dreaded needle . The whole medical team were female including the pediatrician and that made me at ease for some weird reason.

The anesthesiologist would state what she wanted to do before she does it...e.g "im going to clean your back with disinfectant" etc.. I arched my back on the pillow as requested, she found the opening in my spine, I felt the mild sting on my back, then my legs started getting warm so I had to quickly lie down before my legs became numb...then the tingling sensation came, then I couldn't wriggle my toes anymore. She then asked me to lift my legs which I obviously couldn't do as the blocking had worked.

I laid down flat on the table with my hands spread out to both sides with the anesthesiologist standing by my head and she asked that I tell her if I feel the need to throw up as that was one of the effects of the drugs administered. After the medical team read their checklist (something I really liked) they took note of the time and started work.

I started smelling something like burning meat and I tried to ask the anesthesiologist what it was before I realised it was me been cut open ...just the usual tugging feeling on the skin and no other feelings.

The doctor really took her time as the whole surgery from start to end lasted 1hr 38mins. It was boring and no dh to gist with. At some point I reacted to a medication given (my heart rate changed due to the arrhythmia) and I was given an oxygen mask , I also felt like throwing up at some point but it was a false alarm..

I was waiting for that chest pressure you feel when they are pulling the baby out but the gyne asked the anesthesiologist to put pressure on my chest with her hands so the pain wasn't much then I heard my baby scream and my tear ducts opened up. I started crying like a baby the anesthesiologist had to help me wipe my tears...they took her out immediately to clean her up and dress her up before bringing her to me for sighting and kissing, then they took her back to the recovery room to my dh.

The stitching felt like forever as I was eager to go hold my baby. I started shivering slightly and the doc switched off the AC directly pointed at me..
Towards the end the touches didn't feel like tugging anymore, I started feeling a little pain and I told the anesthesiologist and she mentioned it was normal cos the spinal block was beginning to wear off as it was 1hr 30mins after it was given.

Finally stitching was completed and they inserted a pain relief medication in my anus that gave a metallic taste in my mouth and I was transferred from the operating table to the wheeled bed and moved to the recovery room.

God is indeed so great.... Reading your BS as if I'm right there with you. God bless you and keep your baby

sugah:
BS!
Part 2 (Pregnancy and delivery)

This pregnancy was very eventful tbh. I used a total of 4 hospitals for different reasons and seem to have experienced all the pregnancy symptoms there is. Actually, it felt like whenever WTE (Pregnancy app) sends me a weekly pregnancy update I start experiencing the pregnancy symptoms they mention.

From day one of bfp i started experiencing nausea, cramping. Then some days later I started having really sharp pains in my tummy. I went to  a scan place ( this was the last day of the lockdown and i almost got arrested by police..thankfully I showed them an old chat i had with my doctor asking me to go do a test and the policeman couldn't tell it was old) and the sonographer's conclusion was endometriosis (sigh) even when I told him I had gotten a positive pregnancy test.

The next day i went to my hospital and the new gyne they had vexed me eh...I've never seen someone so unprofessional. He asked why I came to see him instead of a gp when all i had was a urinary tract infection (the swine was looking at notes from my previous visit)..he reluctantly sent me for a blood pt when I pointed out his mistake and dismissed my complaint about the pains and refused to request for a scan. I had to request for another scan myself at the hospital and they saw multiple fibroids (they were more than 5 but the largest was measuring around 2.5cm and it was the cause of the pain) a sac and no fetal pole was seen...

I was already 5 weeks plus here so naturally I became really worried because fetal pole should be seen at 5+ with tvs...I was asked to repeat the scan in 3 weeks and I can say that was the longest 3 weeks of my life. I started searching for blighted ovum comments on NL and even messaged a mama about her own experience but didn't get a response. Week 8 came and I did another scan and both FP and heartbeat were seen, victory!

Then week 9 i started spotting and the cramping increased so I went to hospital number 2. The doctors solution was to watch and see and in his words "if the pregnancy stays till 20 weeks id give medication to mature the baby's lungs.." i almost passed out, they had to buy me coke to revive me, lol. That was the end of my sojourn with hospital 2.

Went to hospital 3 and the doctor put me on cyclogest for 1 month and when the cramping and spotting increased he increased the dosage of the drugs. The plan was to use hospital 3 for antenatal then travel abroad for delivery...so when they too started misbehaving I just told myself id manage them till I travel.

Second trimester came with increased libido and energy which quickly disappeared in the 3rd trimester. I had all sorts in the first and 3rd trimesters..nausea, skin rashes, heartburn, hemorrhoids, both round ligament and back pains.

It wasn't until 35weeks that I realised my plans of travelling had gone burst and I genuinely went into panic mode. For some reason I wasn't very settled about using hospital 3 for delivery but I couldn't place a finger on why I felt that way, maybe because one of my visits i had to remind the doctor of my condition cos his notes had me as having cervical incompetence which was wrong amongst other things...fortunately I went for antenatal at 35+ and the hospital Informed me that my HMO has cancelled their contract with them so id have to pay by myself for services rendered...that was the sign I was looking for in the end as I told myself if I was going to pay myself then I'd rather be where I'm comfortable with..so the hunt for hospital for delivery started.

After several calls and Google searches and reviews I picked hospital number 4..called them but unfortunately their gynes were fully booked and the first available slot was at week 37 (my delivery week). I booked to see a GP for week 36 so I can visit the hospital and I went along with my medical record.

First visit with gyne was Tuesday and while discussing with her I felt so at ease...she complimented my pcv (done at week 35 was 40%) and asked what I ate to have kept it so high (I ate lots of fruits and veges during my pregnancy). She asked about my medical history and was very thorough..my dh even reminded me of my arrhythmia (I had forgotten about it) and it was documented.

I mentioned my fears ranging from pain management to infection and anesthesia and she allayed my fears...but she said they were fully booked and because of my history (prev myo and CS) they can't keep me beyond 37weeks so the only time they can slot me in was 7am the next day . Lol..I hadn't even packed my bag infact the last items on my list that I bought were supposed to be delivered to me that day.
I had planned to go home and pack after the lab work and ECG and scan. Scan showed my baby's EFW was 2.9kg, pcv was 38% but my Potassium level was low and they needed to correct it with drips prior to surgery hence I was admitted immediately. My DH and nanny had to do the packing over WhatsApp video call with me lying in bed hooked up to a line..lol thankfully they were able to get everything I needed.

The doctor had told me to wake up early and have a long shower since I won't be having a shower in a while, I assumed it was until I'm discharged cos with my abroad delivery I started showering upon discharge. She also briefed about the food and water fast..no food beyond 10pm and no water beyond 12midnight. Id be shaved that night, taken down to the theatre at 6:30am and prepped for surgery, she'd see me at 7am and go through the consent form and the anesthesiologist will brief me too.

I couldn't sleep that night..I kept waking up every 30mins so as not to miss that hot shower..and I was very nervous because the scariest part of the surgery for me is the anesthesia and that their gigantic needle. Finally got off the bed at 4:30am and took a long shower. The nurse came and inserted a catheter, collected the clothes baby will wear and at 6:30 we went down to the theatre area (i was in the recovery room cos someone else was in the labour room and her screams were so loud..made me shiver).

The gyne came and we went through the consent contents in details which includes benefits of the surgery, possible complications (blood loss, damage to surrounding organs and a possible Hysterectomy in a case of uncontrollable bleeding) and I signed the form. I digress, these details solely concerns the woman and her health, it baffles me that some hospitals in Nigeria insist/wait for the husband, who isnt the patient, to sign the consent form when the woman is conscious and lucid.

The anesthesiologist came and she asked about my history, known drug allergies, anf she explained the process..when id feel a sting on my back, then warmness in my legs then the heaviness and inability to raise my legs etc. She also mentioned she'd monitor my heart cos of the arrhythmia...I asked about spinal headache (solution is to take caffeine...coffee or coke) and my fear of the needle.
Now it was time to head to the theatre proper..unfortunately due covid they weren't allowing spouses into the theatre anymore so my dh had to wait in the recovery room for me.

Got on the bed and the sitting position was such that the anesthesiologist was behind me so I didn't get to see the dreaded needle . The whole medical team were female including the pediatrician and that made me at ease for some weird reason.

The anesthesiologist would state what she wanted to do before she does it...e.g "im going to clean your back with disinfectant" etc.. I arched my back on the pillow as requested, she found the opening in my spine, I felt the mild sting on my back, then my legs started getting warm so I had to quickly lie down before my legs became numb...then the tingling sensation came, then I couldn't wriggle my toes anymore. She then asked me to lift my legs which I obviously couldn't do as the blocking had worked.

I laid down flat on the table with my hands spread out to both sides with the anesthesiologist standing by my head and she asked that I tell her if I feel the need to throw up as that was one of the effects of the drugs administered. After the medical team read their checklist (something I really liked) they took note of the time and started work.

I started smelling something like burning meat and I tried to ask the anesthesiologist what it was before I realised it was me been cut open ...just the usual tugging feeling on the skin and no other feelings.

The doctor really took her time as the whole surgery from start to end lasted 1hr 38mins. It was boring and no dh to gist with. At some point I reacted to a medication given (my heart rate changed due to the arrhythmia) and I was given an oxygen mask , I also felt like throwing up at some point but it was a false alarm..

I was waiting for that chest pressure you feel when they are pulling the baby out but the gyne asked the anesthesiologist to put pressure on my chest with her hands so the pain wasn't much then I heard my baby scream and my tear ducts opened up. I started crying like a baby the anesthesiologist had to help me wipe my tears...they took her out immediately to clean her up and dress her up before bringing her to me for sighting and kissing, then they took her back to the recovery room to my dh.

The stitching felt like forever as I was eager to go hold my baby. I started shivering slightly and the doc switched off the AC directly pointed at me..
Towards the end the touches didn't feel like tugging anymore, I started feeling a little pain and I told the anesthesiologist and she mentioned it was normal cos the spinal block was beginning to wear off as it was 1hr 30mins after it was given.

Finally stitching was completed and they inserted a pain relief medication in my anus that gave a metallic taste in my mouth and I was transferred from the operating table to the wheeled bed and moved to the recovery room.

I vomited in the theatre o...the kind fear that gripped me when I started having a funny feeling on my chest wasn't funny at all

sugah:
Thanks sunbestie, I gladly receive the baton from you. Thank you for doing an amazing job with our December mamas.

Thank you and I trust you to take good care of Jan mamas.
Vigilante is real ooo... Doing d omugwu by myself

olufummy02:

We dey here oooo. Walking like a duck, no b small. I hope someone can get across to cappo on call to check on her.. Shopping fully done, with washing self. Laziness has set in for packing hospital bag oooo. It will surely end in praise for us all in Jesus name. I am seriously counting down.

Lmaoo @ walkn Like a ducck!! really!!!!!l u Don motivate me to! Mak i start to gather all d washables and try shop wetin i wan shop!

xeexee1:
Lmaoo @ walkn Like a ducck!! really!!!!!l u Don motivate me to! Mak i start to gather all d washables and try shop wetin i wan shop!

Teamies abeg where our cappo Dey?
I have being having menstrual cramps for two days now thou it’s mild..
My mum helped me with the shopping and she will be sending it to me by next week to pack my bag ooo..
It will surely end in praises

dunpredictable:


I was told at the hospital that its normal. The pain seem to have gone sef.

My concern now is that the doc said my tummy's measurement is much bigger than my baby's age when its just 1 baby. Same thing the previous doctor i met said. Has anyone experienced same? What could be the reason?

passing TRW the same things right now all my scan from week 10 reads two weeks ahead and my doctors and nurses always complain saying my bump is bigger than my lmp and if I was sure of my LMP ...well I have decided to stick to scan dates cos as it is I am already tired of the wadling ... the nurse actually asked if I was sure I HV not passed my due date in my last antenatal visit after she used that her tape to measure my tummy ...in just told her no I have not even gotten to it may God grant us safe delivery

Opsycal:
BA! BA!!

To the glory of God Almighty!

My prince made his grand entrance this morning via Emergency CS weighing 3.9kg after 48hrs prolonged induced labor which failed because I was stuck at 2cm the whole time.

DOB - 5/01/2020
EDD - 5/01/2020

Wishing the remaining pregnant mamas safe delivery and baby dust to our TTC sisters.

cc Cappo @Sugah

Congrats Teamie. Welcome baby

Ameliag:
BA! BA!

My rainbow gift (girl) made her entry via ELCS on the 5th of January.

I’m in awe of God’s grace and mercy on my life and very grateful to God.

Thank you to everyone of you here cos this thread is amazing and kept me going through out this pregnancy.

@sugah- January cappo, thank you so much.

Congrats Teamie. God bless your princess

Cutiemama:
passing TRW the same things right now all my scan from week 10 reads two weeks ahead and my doctors and nurses always complain saying my bump is bigger than my lmp and if I was sure of my LMP ...well I have decided to stick to scan dates cos as it is I am already tired of the wadling ... the nurse actually asked if I was sure I HV not passed my due date in my last antenatal visit after she used that her tape to measure my tummy ...in just told her no I have not even gotten to it [b]may God grant us safe [/b]delivery

Amen. She also asked if i was sure of my lmp and if it could be fibroid. I told her of course i was sure of my lmp and i definitely dont have fibroid as ive done 3 scans already and 2 in my previous pregnancy (which i lost). As far as my baby is doing well, im not worried. God will see us through to the finish line. Amen

sugah:

Pele teamie. Have you checked your bp regards the swollen feet?

Thanks cappo. Yesso. My bp is a little high and currently being closely monitored. I am on Methyldopa and Nifedipine as well.

MeynaTK:


Teamies abeg where our cappo Dey?
I have being having menstrual cramps for two days now thou it’s mild..
My mum helped me with the shopping and she will be sending it to me by next week to pack my bag ooo..
It will surely end in praises

. Me i dont know who. Our cappo b ooo!! Easy oo madam it wwll end in praise!! Tnk mAma oo u don rest wella

sugah:
BS!
Part 2 (Pregnancy and delivery)

This pregnancy was very eventful tbh. I used a total of 4 hospitals for different reasons and seem to have experienced all the pregnancy symptoms there is. Actually, it felt like whenever WTE (Pregnancy app) sends me a weekly pregnancy update I start experiencing the pregnancy symptoms they mention.

From day one of bfp i started experiencing nausea, cramping. Then some days later I started having really sharp pains in my tummy. I went to  a scan place ( this was the last day of the lockdown and i almost got arrested by police..thankfully I showed them an old chat i had with my doctor asking me to go do a test and the policeman couldn't tell it was old) and the sonographer's conclusion was endometriosis (sigh) even when I told him I had gotten a positive pregnancy test.

The next day i went to my hospital and the new gyne they had vexed me eh...I've never seen someone so unprofessional. He asked why I came to see him instead of a gp when all i had was a urinary tract infection (the swine was looking at notes from my previous visit)..he reluctantly sent me for a blood pt when I pointed out his mistake and dismissed my complaint about the pains and refused to request for a scan. I had to request for another scan myself at the hospital and they saw multiple fibroids (they were more than 5 but the largest was measuring around 2.5cm and it was the cause of the pain) a sac and no fetal pole was seen...

I was already 5 weeks plus here so naturally I became really worried because fetal pole should be seen at 5+ with tvs...I was asked to repeat the scan in 3 weeks and I can say that was the longest 3 weeks of my life. I started searching for blighted ovum comments on NL and even messaged a mama about her own experience but didn't get a response. Week 8 came and I did another scan and both FP and heartbeat were seen, victory!

Then week 9 i started spotting and the cramping increased so I went to hospital number 2. The doctors solution was to watch and see and in his words "if the pregnancy stays till 20 weeks id give medication to mature the baby's lungs.." i almost passed out, they had to buy me coke to revive me, lol. That was the end of my sojourn with hospital 2.

Went to hospital 3 and the doctor put me on cyclogest for 1 month and when the cramping and spotting increased he increased the dosage of the drugs. The plan was to use hospital 3 for antenatal then travel abroad for delivery...so when they too started misbehaving I just told myself id manage them till I travel.

Second trimester came with increased libido and energy which quickly disappeared in the 3rd trimester. I had all sorts in the first and 3rd trimesters..nausea, skin rashes, heartburn, hemorrhoids, both round ligament and back pains.

It wasn't until 35weeks that I realised my plans of travelling had gone burst and I genuinely went into panic mode. For some reason I wasn't very settled about using hospital 3 for delivery but I couldn't place a finger on why I felt that way, maybe because one of my visits i had to remind the doctor of my condition cos his notes had me as having cervical incompetence which was wrong amongst other things...fortunately I went for antenatal at 35+ and the hospital Informed me that my HMO has cancelled their contract with them so id have to pay by myself for services rendered...that was the sign I was looking for in the end as I told myself if I was going to pay myself then I'd rather be where I'm comfortable with..so the hunt for hospital for delivery started.

After several calls and Google searches and reviews I picked hospital number 4..called them but unfortunately their gynes were fully booked and the first available slot was at week 37 (my delivery week). I booked to see a GP for week 36 so I can visit the hospital and I went along with my medical record.

First visit with gyne was Tuesday and while discussing with her I felt so at ease...she complimented my pcv (done at week 35 was 40%) and asked what I ate to have kept it so high (I ate lots of fruits and veges during my pregnancy). She asked about my medical history and was very thorough..my dh even reminded me of my arrhythmia (I had forgotten about it) and it was documented.

I mentioned my fears ranging from pain management to infection and anesthesia and she allayed my fears...but she said they were fully booked and because of my history (prev myo and CS) they can't keep me beyond 37weeks so the only time they can slot me in was 7am the next day . Lol..I hadn't even packed my bag infact the last items on my list that I bought were supposed to be delivered to me that day.
I had planned to go home and pack after the lab work and ECG and scan. Scan showed my baby's EFW was 2.9kg, pcv was 38% but my Potassium level was low and they needed to correct it with drips prior to surgery hence I was admitted immediately. My DH and nanny had to do the packing over WhatsApp video call with me lying in bed hooked up to a line..lol thankfully they were able to get everything I needed.

The doctor had told me to wake up early and have a long shower since I won't be having a shower in a while, I assumed it was until I'm discharged cos with my abroad delivery I started showering upon discharge. She also briefed about the food and water fast..no food beyond 10pm and no water beyond 12midnight. Id be shaved that night, taken down to the theatre at 6:30am and prepped for surgery, she'd see me at 7am and go through the consent form and the anesthesiologist will brief me too.

I couldn't sleep that night..I kept waking up every 30mins so as not to miss that hot shower..and I was very nervous because the scariest part of the surgery for me is the anesthesia and that their gigantic needle. Finally got off the bed at 4:30am and took a long shower. The nurse came and inserted a catheter, collected the clothes baby will wear and at 6:30 we went down to the theatre area (i was in the recovery room cos someone else was in the labour room and her screams were so loud..made me shiver).

The gyne came and we went through the consent contents in details which includes benefits of the surgery, possible complications (blood loss, damage to surrounding organs and a possible Hysterectomy in a case of uncontrollable bleeding) and I signed the form. I digress, these details solely concerns the woman and her health, it baffles me that some hospitals in Nigeria insist/wait for the husband, who isnt the patient, to sign the consent form when the woman is conscious and lucid.

The anesthesiologist came and she asked about my history, known drug allergies, anf she explained the process..when id feel a sting on my back, then warmness in my legs then the heaviness and inability to raise my legs etc. She also mentioned she'd monitor my heart cos of the arrhythmia...I asked about spinal headache (solution is to take caffeine...coffee or coke) and my fear of the needle.
Now it was time to head to the theatre proper..unfortunately due covid they weren't allowing spouses into the theatre anymore so my dh had to wait in the recovery room for me.

Got on the bed and the sitting position was such that the anesthesiologist was behind me so I didn't get to see the dreaded needle . The whole medical team were female including the pediatrician and that made me at ease for some weird reason.

The anesthesiologist would state what she wanted to do before she does it...e.g "im going to clean your back with disinfectant" etc.. I arched my back on the pillow as requested, she found the opening in my spine, I felt the mild sting on my back, then my legs started getting warm so I had to quickly lie down before my legs became numb...then the tingling sensation came, then I couldn't wriggle my toes anymore. She then asked me to lift my legs which I obviously couldn't do as the blocking had worked.

I laid down flat on the table with my hands spread out to both sides with the anesthesiologist standing by my head and she asked that I tell her if I feel the need to throw up as that was one of the effects of the drugs administered. After the medical team read their checklist (something I really liked) they took note of the time and started work.

I started smelling something like burning meat and I tried to ask the anesthesiologist what it was before I realised it was me been cut open ...just the usual tugging feeling on the skin and no other feelings.

The doctor really took her time as the whole surgery from start to end lasted 1hr 38mins. It was boring and no dh to gist with. At some point I reacted to a medication given (my heart rate changed due to the arrhythmia) and I was given an oxygen mask , I also felt like throwing up at some point but it was a false alarm..

I was waiting for that chest pressure you feel when they are pulling the baby out but the gyne asked the anesthesiologist to put pressure on my chest with her hands so the pain wasn't much then I heard my baby scream and my tear ducts opened up. I started crying like a baby the anesthesiologist had to help me wipe my tears...they took her out immediately to clean her up and dress her up before bringing her to me for sighting and kissing, then they took her back to the recovery room to my dh.

The stitching felt like forever as I was eager to go hold my baby. I started shivering slightly and the doc switched off the AC directly pointed at me..
Towards the end the touches didn't feel like tugging anymore, I started feeling a little pain and I told the anesthesiologist and she mentioned it was normal cos the spinal block was beginning to wear off as it was 1hr 30mins after it was given.

Finally stitching was completed and they inserted a pain relief medication in my anus that gave a metallic taste in my mouth and I was transferred from the operating table to the wheeled bed and moved to the recovery room.

Congrats ma, I am really scared for myself especially the part where you perceived burning meat. God help us, I am likely to go for elective, still weighing my options sha

We are here o.
So sorry I've been quiet, I agree we need motivation especially now.
I'm 35weeks and 4days today. I was told my baby was breech at 32weeks which actually got me worried but today the doctor confirmed he's in cephalic position (heads down).
So far everything has been good, all thanks to God.
My hospital bag is already packed.

I hope you're doing great also.
February mamas please come out,we need each other.
I wish everyone us safe delivery .




Quote author=xeexee1 post=97775542]Hello teamieess how are we doing? Me I cant find my febuary teamies here oo and our cappo! We need dat motivation biko we are. Almost at d finished line insha Allah!!!!! hop y’all doin fine? I guess by now. We for don start shopn hosp items[/quote]

Hello Mommas

Happy new year everyone.

I trust we are all doing well.

I came to register myself� 2nd baby. Lmp was 22nd November. EDD should be ending of August. Not sure yet.

Mummy's in the house. I know it's been a long. Registered with another moniker for my first baby. I still owe you guys my birth story. Will certainly do the needful by sharing my first experience. Who knows, it might help someone

sugah:
BS!
Part 2 (Pregnancy and delivery)

Thank God you did not give up on finding the hospital meant for you. Your BS has made ELCS sound so seamless...Bless you!

sugah:
BS!
Part 2 (Pregnancy and delivery)

This pregnancy was very eventful tbh. I used a total of 4 hospitals for different reasons and seem to have experienced all the pregnancy symptoms there is. Actually, it felt like whenever WTE (Pregnancy app) sends me a weekly pregnancy update I start experiencing the pregnancy..............

The Lord is wonderful.

You should seriously consider writing short stories, I almost went to get popcorn the narration takes one deep in the middle of the plot. I could even see the color of the operating theatre in my mind. Congratulations again

My birth story. September 7th 2018�. I know it's been long.

My EDD was 24th August 2018. Baby was sitting jejely and not ready to come out. Did everything. Ate so many pineapples. Still no show.

I climbed stairs. I trekked alot. I'm sure it was over 10,000 steps. I prayed but still no sign.

Doctor told me to be induced around 41weeks if labour refused to start. Being that it was my first experience, I was scared. I was advised to wait.

Fast forward to 42nd week, I spotted lil blood but no labour. That very day was my ante natal. I knew doctor was not going to let me going home. So I kuku packed my bags. I usually attend my ante natal classes in the morning so as to be done on time. For that day, I went late afternoon cos I knew a room will be prepared for me.

I got to the hospital. Doctor was like "madam, but I told you to come to be induced, what happened" what could I say. Anyway, he sent me for scan to be sure everything was alright. Scan came out and everything was well balanced. Baby's heartbeat was very strong. Amniotic sac was well balanced with enough fluid.

Fast forward to my admission. They induced me around 12am. The pain didn't start immediately. But you can say I was in labour for hours. In between that, they were checking my cervix (I wish that process wasn't necessary cos it's uncomfortable). The gynaecologist came in the morning and was alarmed that I was not strapped to a monitor so as to monitor the baby's heartbeat due to how long I've carried my baby.

As for me, I was still in labour. When they finally strapped me to a monitor, they realised that baby's heart beat was fluctuating. It was getting weak.

They wheeled me in for an emergency c-section. Called the anaesthesia over the phone to quickly come. When he finally came and they gave me the anaesthetic, I was liberated from my labour pain (it felt good)�

It was in the process of the operation that the realised that my baby had double cord round her neck.

God forbid that we will go through 9months of pregnancy in vain.

May it end in praise for everyone of us. As well as those TTC mums.

I know it's a long story. Hope it helps someone out there.

When I saw your message, I had to check the lenght to compare with mine.
Phew...It's good to see that someone's story is longer than mine �

LeProfessor:


The Lord is wonderful.

You should seriously consider writing short stories, I almost went to get popcorn the narration takes one deep in the middle of the plot. I could even see the color of the operating theatre in my mind. Congratulations again

Life after child birth. My people, the vigil is real.

I had to heal from my csection. Breast milk wasn't coming out. Nurses said I should keep pressing my nipples. Even hubby had to buy manual pump. All to no avail.

Baby was wailing with hunger. She's not very patient

We went home, the struggle continued. Back in the hospital, I had to commence formula so she doesn't starve.

While at home, she refused the nipple cos I guess she found the bottle easier and whenever she tried to suckle on breast, it gives her lil drops.

At some point, I was expressing with hand until I got an electric pump. When I'm supposed to be sleeping, I'm busy pumping.

I was told that the milk wasn't flowing well cos I wasn't eating well. Oya na, I ate what I could but still pumping as lil as 20oz.

I got tired. I got worried. I was at the point of depression but cos I refused to admit to such.

It was so bad that I couldn't bond with my baby and I couldn't rest.

I'm glad everything worked out. I believe I have better experience now

senoraaquila:
My birth story. September 7th 2018�. I know it's been long.

My EDD was 24th August 2018. Baby was sitting jejely and not ready to come out. Did everything. Ate so many pineapples. Still no show.

I

In all things, we give the lord thanks.

On advice from our Gyne, we had a cerclage done, after the surgery DW started noticing headaches when she moves her neck, we were advised to take paracetamol but the pain became unbearable after we got home, we had to go back to the hospital and she was admitted, her nausea and vomiting didn't help the situation. Doctors said it's a Spinal headache, from her moving her neck too soon after the surgery, so it caused a CSF leak, but after my own research the moving neck too soon theory is an old teaching, I don't know how common this is and what causes it but everyone agrees it generally subsides after 48 hours, still not sure what to do while waiting for the 48hrs.

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