Barby's Diary

41 weeks and 4 days… Still no signs of labour yet…someone is getting too comfortable in my belly and Mama is getting really agitated. I cannot even lie, I must have gently tapped on my tummy to shake ‘’things’’ up a bit in there so that baby knows the whole tribe is awaiting his grand entry and courtesy demands he doesn’t keep everyone waiting for too long. Haba! Interestingly, at my last ANC date, the gynaecologist had booked me for induction on 25 th January 2018 that was if I hadn’t naturally gone on labour myself prior to this date. Apparently, it was in everybody’s interest if I did go into labour naturally and Lord did I hope I would…well, 25 th January came and I was still carrying my bump all around as usual. In fact, two days before this day, I had washed a heap of clothes, thoroughly cleaned my house and was super active as always. Mum had already come around a day before my induction appointment, so we left for the hospital together that morning. I DROVE

This pregnancy has made me consider many times, the need to have a vlog. I feel like I should be talking to you guys more, especially about this journey, more than I write to you about it. There’s a lot to discuss, and if I were to write about EVERYTHING, I’ll possibly still be writing about this journey when I get pregnant a second time (just kidding!). Ok, so today, let’s talk about what should be in a hospital bag. It’s a pregnancy series, so you know I am talking about a maternity bag basically. First things first, please TAKE NOTE (I just had to have that in caps) that you should start packing your maternity bag from the day you find out you are pregnant. I am not exaggerating. Stay woke! There are so many advantages to this; aside from the fact that it keeps you prepared at all times because you do not know when baby will pop out, it also gives you a long time to buy your needs little by little without breaking the bank. Don’t be like me please…we waited till we were 3

AN INTRODUCTION: So, my brother hits me up over the weekend and tells me he has an article for me to publish on the blog. I ask that he sends it in so I can read first and then I promise to publish it today (if it passes my publishing test). I read it and I'm thrilled and proud, mans got writing skills...lol. Please read and like and comment and share...I promise to make him write a sequel to this because I'm sure you'll love this one! Please read... Hello Barby's blog readers, am supposed to say sis Barby but am just trying to be professional here and still don't lose my home training. I am really happy as i did not know this would actually work out, but had to give it a try because without trying you will never find out. Now, here I am being featured on my sisters blog.  To my beloved and supportive blog readers who came all the way, i know i haven't actually being so humble like Kendrik Lamar and Rihanna but i promise to be more forthcoming la

My Pregnancy Update... Hello Guys! So, today is my due date as given by my hospital. 17:01:2018. But guess what? I am at work and still have no signs of labour at all! I’m pretty much just going about my business as usual. By calculation, I am 40 weeks and 3 days. Months into my pregnancy, I registered on an app (recommended by my boss at work) that helps me track my pregnancy journey and what to expect each day of my nine months’ journey. It’s BabyCentre.com and I strongly recommend for ALL women. Funny fact is that as at yesterday, the app shows my nine month journey was complete and I got a welcome note when I logged in … ‘’Congratulations, you are now a parent’’ and in my head, I am like, Duuuuuuhhhhh, not yet! Baby is still lounging in here oh. Please don’t leave me now my fave app friend. Lol. So what has changed since the last time I wrote… Well, I use the restroom more frequently now. I’ve lost count of how many times I pay a visit there in a day but who’s count

WHAT’S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG? This pregnancy has made me consider many times, the need to have a vlog. I feel like I should be talking to you guys more, especially about this journey, more than I need to write to you about it. There’s a lot to discuss, and if I were to write about EVERYTHING, I’ll possibly still be writing about this journey when I get pregnant a second time (just kidding!). Ok, so today, let’s talk about what should be in a hospital bag. It’s a pregnancy series, so you know I am talking about a maternity bag basically. First things first, please TAKE NOTE (I just had to have that in caps) that you should start packing your maternity bag from the day you find out you are pregnant. I am not exaggerating. Stay woke! There are so many advantages to this; aside from the fact that it keeps you prepared at all times because you do not know when baby will pop out, it also gives you a long time to buy your needs little by little without breaking the bank. Don’t be lik

I feel the urge to write today, and I want to share with you the weirdest things I experienced during my pregnancy. Please don’t judge me… 1.        Leg Cramps – Nobody prepares you for this one. I doubt I had heard about it before my pregnancy, we only hear of stomach cramps which interestingly, I didn’t quite experience. Well, since we are now very cool friends, let me be the one to tell you about the ALMIGHTY leg cramps…During my pregnancy, I began to love stretching out whilst sleeping, it was one of the sweetest thing ever! But the moment you stretch a little too much, you immediately have this contraction in your calf. Something like a frozen bone in there. It’s so painful, there is no cure to it. You just have to endure till it wears out by itself. The first time I experienced it, I screamed so badly from my sleep and MJ was lost on how to be of help. Even I too didn’t know whether I should jump up from the bed or lie still or rub my calf. On impulse, I will try to move out