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Due June 2009 : Hi ladies, Sebastian Allan...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:15:48 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 10�February�2012 at 7:15am

Hi ladies, Sebastian Allan S was born on the 8th Jan weighing in at 5.17kg/11lbs 4ozs - thank goodness he came out the sunroof. We're settling in well, he started sttn on day 5 and now only wakes at 3am'ish or not at all, very happy with that

Hope you're all well?

Due June 2009 : Hey K, yes I did see your good...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:05:03 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 15�November�2011 at 4:05pm

Hey K, yes I did see your good news on FB! Gosh what a bluddy relieft that t**ser is out of your life. I cannot believe you've had to spend so much time, energy and money to achieve this! I wonder what he got out of dragging you both through all this? Do you think you'll be planning another trip to Auckland any time soon? Would love to actually finally meet you and A

Due June 2009 : wow it has been a while. And in...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:12:56 +0000

Author: ajmmum
Subject: 21128
Posted: 14�November�2011 at 10:12am

wow it has been a while. And in name of updating those of you tht arent on facebook, I finally have achieved some peace, as this week my ex finally decided after 14 months of court and never showing to any contact sessions that he would drop his application for contact with A, so I'm free free free of having to worry he is going to hurt my kid or worse.

must do a down this way catch up too, it's been ages since I saw any of you, actually since I first came down this way just to house sit and that was over a year ago!

Due June 2009 : Rightio, I'll FB snooze and...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:32:47 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 09�November�2011 at 3:32pm

Rightio, I'll FB snooze and Caronz to arrange a catch up. I'm not sure about the others as haven't seen them post in ages too.

Due June 2009 : I'd absolutely be keen for...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:34:19 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 03�November�2011 at 1:34pm

I'd absolutely be keen for a long overdue catch-up! I already have you on FB, and much the same as you, hardly get on OB anymore as I have a FB group from the March '11 thread (its snowballed into Jan-April '11 lol)

Good luck keeping gender under wraps for another (up to) 10 weeks! I managed to keep it quiet from most people, told a few select people but most of the people we didnt tell guessed it was another boy anyway!

Due June 2009 : Hi ladies, sorry I don't...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:28:13 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 01�November�2011 at 4:28pm

Hi ladies, sorry I don't get on here much at all, not even to post in the other due in thread as we're mostly all on FB. I do miss our chats tho!!

Looks like things have settled down for you now Lisa after the stress of the open homes! Shame it effected your milk production/supply, after you went to such great lengths to ensure it was plentiful for you wee little boy, who's looking so grown up now! Time is flying by too quickly!!

Who's keen in Auckland to meet up before Christmas? I'd love to meet the new babies, and see all the other toddlers - Caro we don't get to see you and N much now that he's at kindy I think I saw your friend Jo (and Riley) at the zoo late last week, I wasn't entirely sure so didn't approach her. If anyone keens to meet for a morning at the zoo, let me know. We go there quite a lot and it could be easy for those coming from the other side?

Looking back at the older posts and I think I was around 17 weeks when I last posted, I'm now 30w2d! The anatomy scan went well and after not wanting to find out, I caved!! My sister is due with her first 6 days before me and we had our scans together and she found out first, curiosity got the better of me. So we decided to keep it a surprise, unless I accidentally spilled, which I haven't so far. Time is flying so much quicker this time than it did with Jacob. The pregnancy hasn't been as easy as it was with Jacob too, so much more morning sickness (I was puking daily until 25'ish weeks and still puke every few days), the heartburn is unbearable and I've gone through way too much Mylanta and then there's the ligament stretching pain. But I shouldn't complain as it's all part of pregnancy, just makes it a bit hard looking after a toddler. Am not sure I want to repeat this again!!!

I'll check back in soon to see if anyone wants to catch up - otherwise let me know on Facebook if you're keen (for those I'm not already friends with on FB, I'm Tanya Spalding and there's a pic of Jacob in a Wallabies all in one)

Bye for now xox

Due June 2009 : Wow, thats pretty exciting news...

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:19:05 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 29�October�2011 at 12:19am

Wow, thats pretty exciting news M2O!!! Good luck with the move! Speaking of which... most of you are on my facebook so already know lol, but for thread bumpings sake, the house sold (thank god!!) with the catch being we had 2 weeks to find a place, pack, and move! Stress, stress and more stress, which has just about killed the milk supply I fought SO hard to get up this time around, so looks like we are about to finish that part of my 'mum' journey... sucks but thats life.

Jae LOVES having the freedom to roam in and outside whenever she likes, rather than having to wait til i have some free time (yeah right) to go outside and make sure she keeps off driveway and from getting on the road... our backyard is massive compared to what we used to have, and fully fenced to boot. Just a few houses down from where we lived when i first joined this thread, much to our old neighbours delight aaaand better still, its exactly 1km from playcentre, so once I get a routine back in place, we'll be walking to and from 2x weekly. Perfect since I have 12 months to lose (ideally) a good 30-40kg so i can be a fab bridesmaid instead of fat bridesmaid for my besties wedding!

Essie, if you're still floating about... were you at the Auckland sling walk?? I'm sure I saw you, but had my hands full with massive nappy bag and was chatting to another OB mum at the time and didnt want to be rude and turn away mid-convo!

Tanya, hows the pregnancy going?? Hope all is well!

Caro, sorry to see things still havent happened for you yet, I see you're going in for an HSG, hope that either shows something that can easily be fixed, or even better has the same 'side effect' i hear can happen soon after! Now that I'm a bit more settled, and the RWC chaos has wound down (GO the might AB's, I'm sure it was D demonstrating how to score a try earlier in the day that did the trick, and the black nappy he wore to bed lol!), i must come up your way for a LONG overdue catch-up!

Took this photo just before we packed everything away, was the last photo I took of the younger 2 before we walked out of that house for the last time (next to one I took of them 2 months earlier). Odd not being there anymore, It was the house DP grew up in, and the house we brought both our babies home to...

Due June 2009 : Oh wow this thread never gets...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:05:44 +0000

Author: mum2ollie
Subject: 21128
Posted: 19�October�2011 at 4:05pm

Oh wow this thread never gets any posts haha. We are going great! Moving to perth next year and can't wait!

Due June 2009 : Wow, where has everyone gone?...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:37:25 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 19�October�2011 at 2:37pm

Wow, where has everyone gone? I couldnt even find this thread? Hope you are all Ok and loving everything that these fab little 2 year old throw at you. I do I do

Due June 2009 : Hey Lisa. I hope things work...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:08:02 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 01�October�2011 at 6:08pm

Hey Lisa. I hope things work out for you soon. Maybe just go for a rental if you find the right one and leave BIL to deal with open homes etc.

Thanks for the thoughts about Alexandria. She is fine now and we have had 2 follow up appointments with Pediatrics outpatients clinic at Greenlane. We might have to continue meds on and off for a while but no more blockage and I think we all don't want that to happen again.

Had Amelia at the Drs this afternoon for a Urinary Tract Infection. She tells me when it hurts to go wees and she had frequency and a slight temp as well. The dr first said that they want a clean collection of urine to send to the lab BEFORE they would prescribe antibiotics. They wanted me to follow her around all afternoon with a pottle to catch some wees, bring it back to them for testing and then they might prescribe meds. I told him I thought he was joking. She's no where near toilet trained! She had all the signs. Anyway I finally convinced him to give meds and promised I would try to get a sample.

Husband is away for the weekend to see the Warriors play in the Grand Final. So wish I could go but we went away 2 weekends ago while Grandma looked after the girls. It was just too soon to leave Amelia again - as well as being too soon to ask Grandma!! Go the Warriors!

Due June 2009 : What kind of cloth do you use...

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:45:39 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 16�September�2011 at 10:45pm

What kind of cloth do you use Lizzzie? Jae is in pockets during the day and sposies at night, and when she starts TT I will prob continue to use pockets, but without inserts, or reduce to one (so along the same lines as pull-ups, feels the same but less absorbancy) Jae knows that the poos from her nappy go in the toilet, and she knows shes about to do them as shes started hiding if we ask her when she assumes the position if shes doing poos (lol!) but refuses to sit on the toilet. Might look at getting a toilet seat insert to make it a little less scary for her, worked with B way back then lol

6 months goes by SO fast when theres a toddler to deal with too huh! I look at Darian and wonder where my tiny little boy disappeared to! Little piggy is well into solids now, 3 weeks after his first taste he is already wolfing down 2 good sized meals and gets a tad stroppy when the plate is empty lol!

House didnt sell, not even a single bid. Have had a couple of people come and look at the place since, and we're back to open homes every Sunday. Just gritting me teeth and getting on with what i can. Missed out on the perfect rental because we hesitated (weren't sure whats happening regarding a supposed ofer on the house last weekend) so I'm more than over it now!

Tanya, did you find out what bubs is, or is it a surprise for the big day?

Due June 2009 : Wow lots happening since I last...

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:14:33 +0000

Author: lizzzzie
Subject: 21128
Posted: 14�September�2011 at 12:14am

Wow lots happening since I last logged in, firstly Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about what you are going through That sounds really really hard! I hope you are getting by OK, how did the auction go? As Helen said, vent here anytime! I'm sure at least voicing it does a world of good. I hope the house sells soon so you can step away from that BIL some!!!

Helen, how is Alexandria going? I hope she is better and your household is back to normal Hospital visits don't sound like fun, haven't had to go there yet *touch wood*

Jacobsmama, how did your anatomy scan go? 23 weeks now, exciting!

Nothing much new happening here, except Dex has started using the potty. He just randomly used it for the first time 2 days ago. So I'm up late researching now as I'm so not prepared! Does anyone have any advice about when to switch from nappies to pull ups or whatever? He is in cloth mostly during the day, is there a cloth alternative to pull ups?
Aiden is now 6 months old and really becoming his own person :) It's awesome to see him interact with his brother, he gets so excited and Dexter is great with him. So cute!

Anyway, must get to bed, will already be shattered tomorrow I think

Due June 2009 : Really feel for you Lisa. You...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:30:38 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 09�August�2011 at 4:30pm

Really feel for you Lisa. You have so much happening there along with 3 children to look after. I find it hard enough with just 2 and if I was honest it could be a hard with just one. Hang in there and feel free to vent here anytime. You are doing an awesome job.

Alexandria was back at school for the first time today. She seemed to do okay and had no problems. To get to this point we have had another visit and a phone call to Starship ED, $150 of medicine and about another $120 of drs fees. We have a follow up appointment with the hospital at the end of the month. They said to go back to our GP at the end of this week for a check up but since she is showing me what she is doing I can monitor it. A visit to the GP is another $35 so if I can save that and wait for the hospital one I think we will be better off.

Due June 2009 : havent done any packing, we were...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:12:29 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 09�August�2011 at 4:12pm

havent done any packing, we were already living with bare essentials when FIL moved out, so have just left what we could do without in boxes... no point packing until house is sold! Apparently the minimum settlement period is 42 days... so that gives us 6 weeks to save up and find a place, we've done it in 3 weeks before, so THAT part im fine with... its the random house visits to bring someone through the house, the open homes every weekend (and as of this coming weekend its Sat AND sun open home until auction at end of month) DP just had BIL on the phone bitching cos I 'denied access' to the booked photographer this afternoon. He was supposed to come yesterday, but the builder left a job incomplete, so I get a phonecall after I'd left for the day to say they'd come back tomorrow... only now I have the flu, Jae is sick, and shes undone most of my tidying up, plus I had 3 days of washing to catch up on which I did because im just about out of nappies... house therefore totally unsuitable for taking photos, so the person accompanying photographer said they'd make a time to come back, and take outside photos for now. Cue phonecall from BIL to b!tch about me denying access. Also apparently I have to 'step up' and keep the house tidy 24/7 in case anyone wants an impromptu visit to look through the house. I'm doing the best i can, with a toddler on the loose, a baby that needs feeding (and I still have to express at least 5x daily to get enough for 2x night bottles) a family to feed, washing to keep up with... and a partner who is away half the weeknights with his rugby club comittee stuff, AND all day Saturday helping to set up etc. Somehow IM the one who has to pull time out of some alternate universe to tidy up more often. The only way I could keep the house tidy is if I followed Jae like a bad smell allll day putting things away when she chucks them aside, then do everything else during her ONE nap... oh and never sleep because I still wont have had time to express.

Since this house has gone on the market, only 2 people have come through for a 2nd viewing, yet they think this house will sell at auction. Oh and apparently keeping the house perfectly tidy means it will sell better? Funny, I thought people chose wether or not to buy a house based on location, structural soundness and stuff like that.. not based on how many toys are on the floor, or if the house is lived in or not.

Only reason I'm still living here is because DP got himself in a financial mess before I came along, and now has a $70K debt tied to the mortgage, so he has to pay that and rent (granted its not full market value rent but still!) and we barely scrape by as it is. If I were to pack the kids up and leave him to the sh!t his family keep throwing at me, we'd be worse off by a long shot. So in the meantime I sit at home and have to lie down and let them all walk over me like the doormat because they are 'doing us a favour' by letting us live here at reduced rent...

Sorry to post such a huge rant... I'm just soooo beyond over his family, and this house... and I hate being told what to do, and having no control over my own damned life!

To add to the whole mess, B was stood down from school last Monday after attacking another boy just for going in front of him to drink from the fountain while B stopped to tie shoelaces back up. Somehow they decided NOT to tell me until Friday night. Cant do anything for him and that just makes me feel even more out of control and the stress is just coming at me from all sides and i want out of all of it... but cant go anywhere...

Due June 2009 : Oh Lisa thatsucks ass big time!...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:42:43 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 09�August�2011 at 2:42pm

Oh Lisa that sucks ass big time! Are they even taking into consideration that you will also have to pack and find a new home to live in? That will be stressful enough for you, especially if they find new owners that want a short settlement! Have you been casually looking around, just to see what's out there?

Gosh I'm close to the half way mark with this pregnancy! It's going to much quicker this time than the first time. I've got my anatomy scan booked for this Thursday (with my sis who is 6 days ahead of me), so am super excited about that.

Gee's Helen, things are sounding pretty rough in your household too. I feel sorry for both your girls! Hope the horrible drink has cleared up the backlog for Alexandria? Hope Amelia's bottom is better too? That's horrible that no one handed in your bracelet!!! I hope it didn't have too much sentimental meaning to it? I lost all my gold jewellery when it was packed in our unaccompanied baggage from the UK! Asswipes that took it!!!!!! I didn't claim insurance as it was over 6 weeks later that I knew it was in teh suitcase as we had to wait for our boxes to arrive, just in case they were in there. Silly DH for accidentally packing it in there.

Due June 2009 : Oh Lisa I can so sympathise....

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:59:26 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 02�August�2011 at 10:59pm

Oh Lisa I can so sympathise. Please take this as a huge hug for you. I really understand the ongoing situation you have. Wouldn't it be good to be all settled tomorrow.

We have have HUGE issues here. Amelia is okay but tells me that her bottom is sore. Not sure what is going on because all the output seems normal if you get what I mean.

As for Alexandria. We spent most of the day in Starship ED. She is hugely constipated. Poor kid has had medicine put up her bottom - for little response. Apparently she is so constipated that she has poo through her entire largen intestine. I am so proud of how she did today at the hospital. We have been given a thing for her to drink (which she hates and causes nausea and vomitting) but will hopefully get stuff going. Back to the GP on Friday for a checkup but she will be off school for 2-3 WEEKS until this clears up.

Oh and I lost my bracelet at the hospital today. Retraced my steps but couldn't find it. So had to put in an insurance claim. I suspect someone found it and thought great - a bonus - and pocketed it rather than handing it in.

A bad day all round and not much chance for the next week or so. Sorry for the downer but sometimes sh*t happens. Literally or NOT in our case.

Due June 2009 : wow, look at you Tanya, nearly...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:31:27 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 29�July�2011 at 6:31pm

wow, look at you Tanya, nearly 17 weeks already!

Yeah, Aspergers diagnosis didnt come as a shock, school up here suspected he had it but youth mental health dept up here brushed his behaviour off as just attachment issues. He had an EEG yesterday to rule out epilepsy which he passed, so now we wait and see what the psychologist who's been dealing with him wants to do from here.

House still on the market, still doing open homes every Sunday regardless of the weather. Only now he is getting really impatient and has decided (well, BIL has, FIL just does whatever he suggests) that the house is going up for auction at the end of August. Hope it sells cos I am so over this crap. He rang DP at 4pm to tell us he was coming over 'soon' with a builder friend to check something in the lounge. At that stage Jae had finally gone for a sleep, D was up needing to be fed, which I do in the lounge, and the house was a mess as jae hadnt had her day sleep to give me time to tidy up a bit. So I rush through D's feed and get him back in bed, race through the house tidying up, then at 5.30 get another phonecall to say hes not coming now, will try again Monday or Tuesday. I hate his family (well, more that part of his fmaily, the other brother minds his own business for the most part), and how they think I'm just noone without a voice. None of them give a toss about how the kids and I manage while they try and get money NOW.

Didnt help that my day started at 5.30am and I'm running on little more than a strong coffee and a yoghurt!

Due June 2009 : You should have no probs toilet...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:55:40 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 28�July�2011 at 9:55pm

You should have no probs toilet training by Jan. Take it slowly and don't stress. The more you get annoyed or upset at "accidents" the more DS will resist.

We have an insert to the toilet so littlies feel secure on the toilet. Also have a small stool so the seat isn't too high. We haven't started toilet training yet with Amelia but she is interested. We tell her everytime we go to the toilet that poos and wees go in the toilet and when she is a big girl that is what she will do too. Sometimes she sits for all of 5 secs on the toilet with her nappy and clothes on. She understands what happens but isn't patient enough yet to sit for long enough for something to happen.

I have to say that if something isn't happening with one it seems that the other has something going on. Alexandria had a problem with constipation 2 weeks ago but now has diarrhoea. I think probably from not quite washing her hands properly - although she has been trying. Poor thing really wants to go to the last day of the school holiday programme tomorrow but I can't really let her .... not still going as she is. A double wammey as far as she is concerned.

Due June 2009 : Hi ladies, sorry I haven't...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:51:09 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 27�July�2011 at 1:51pm

Hi ladies, sorry I haven't been in here for a while. I seem to loiter more in my other due in thread.

Happy 'belated' 2nd birthday to all the bubbas. And welcome to the few new bubba's who have been born this year

There defo seems to be a lot of germs floating around here too! I have been sick on and off for a bit now and getting over it. Jacob had a chest infection a few days after his birthday, was hard hearing him cough like an old man Sorry to hear some of you have had recurrent illnesses in your family

Welcome back Wellygirl & Lizzzie and also welcome to the group Sarsar!

Snooze's little boy Matthew is such a cutie!! Am looking forward to meeting the little one as soon as she's up for visitors. I know some of you other Auckland mummies have also had babies recently, but I'd be keen for a catch up soon if you all are?

I want to start TT'ing soon, just need to buy a toilet seat for small bums and a step ladder as we're bypassing the potty. He's pretty tall'ish and Plunket suggested just going straight to the toilet when training. In an ideal world, I'd love for DS to be toilet trained, even if just during the day, by the time this baby arrives in Jan.

Lisa, has the house sold yet or have they taken it off the market for now? That would be so annoying having every Tom, Dick and Harry wanting to come over to look through the house! That's also great that you've now got a reason behind B's behaviour and can find ways to manage him better. My SIL's youngest DS is in the same boat, but a bit younger than B.

Due June 2009 : Hi Bec, ask the doc for lactulose...

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:48:35 +0000

Author: jjands
Subject: 21128
Posted: 26�July�2011 at 1:48pm

Hi Bec, ask the doc for lactulose DD has just been in hospital and thats what they've given her also have a read of these

best prac-constipation

factsheet

PM me if I can help more :)

Due June 2009 : Welcome Sarsar. Always keen to...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:44:03 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 22�July�2011 at 7:44pm

Welcome Sarsar. Always keen to see new members. How is your daughter dong and do you have any other children?

Have a question. Does anyone have experience with night terrors? Amelia has woken up all this week between 1-3 hours of going to sleep. Crying and can't be settled in her room. We have been bringing her out to the lounge and watched a bit of sport on tv. Last night it needed a walk outside to calm her down. I initially thought it was her teeth hurting her but I have been giving her a mix of pamol and nurofen in her bedtime bottle so I doubt it's that - although it probably doesn't help. Any experiences or advice would be welcome.

Due June 2009 : New here, my daughter was born...

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:39:46 +0000

Author: SarSar
Subject: 21128
Posted: 21�July�2011 at 12:39pm

New here, my daughter was born in June 2009!

Due June 2009 : lurker, Kellys wee Amelia got...

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:55:26 +0000

Author: susieq
Subject: 21128
Posted: 20�July�2011 at 9:55am

lurker, Kellys wee Amelia got Baby of the day and snooze from this group had her second boy Matthew James 9lb 8oz on the 18th July

Due June 2009 : vote for Kellys baby Amelia in...

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:09:42 +0000

Author: susieq
Subject: 21128
Posted: 19�July�2011 at 6:09pm

vote for Kellys baby Amelia in baby of the day today, Tyler's younger sister

Due June 2009 : Oh and major teething issues here....

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:15:45 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 19�July�2011 at 5:15pm

Oh and major teething issues here. One of her 2 year molars is through and I didn't really notice - much like her other teeth.

However she has been waking up and crying ans telling me her mouth or gums are sore. She is pointing to the other side of her mouth to the one that has broken through so I think this one is a new one and is really hurting. I got about 3 hours of sleep last night and as she woke up during her daytime sleep today I haven't been able to rest. Takes me back to when she was a newborn as she was waking every hour there for a while - in fact is worse than when she was a baby.

Due June 2009 : I also had a thought that you...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:39:04 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 18�July�2011 at 8:39pm

I also had a thought that you might need to get her bottom checked. I was told that if your toddler cries when trying to poo that there could be a small fissure or tear that hurts. Basically because it hurts they stop trying to poo and this makes it all worse. You have a prescription so maybe this has been checked already.

Lets us know how it goes.

Due June 2009 : hmmm thanks guys! tried prune...

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:42:29 +0000

Author: gmunster
Subject: 21128
Posted: 18�July�2011 at 5:42pm

hmmm thanks guys! tried prune juice, kiwi ruit, crush, sultanas, no nanas, and still stuck up! got some stuff on prescription today so will see what that does!

Due June 2009 : Kiwi crush is awesome but other...

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:49:23 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 17�July�2011 at 8:49pm

Kiwi crush is awesome but other than than we feed Amelia sultanas. Really works well. Also stay away from bananas. They are fruit so you would think that they would be good but they can really bind them up.

Amelia now has cold #5 in 8 weeks. I am so over winter. She has just woken up crying. Will end up bald from pulling hair out before summer arrives.

School holidays in our house. Alexandria has a number of days with the school holiday programme this week and then family stuff next week.

Also today I started the next build up for the Auckland marathon. 3 peaks today which is 21km to and up Mt Eden, One Tree Hill and Mt Hobson. 14 weeks to go.

Due June 2009 : Gosh Bec that sounds awful! I...

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:17:34 +0000

Author: SBM
Subject: 21128
Posted: 17�July�2011 at 8:17pm

Gosh Bec that sounds awful!

I imagine you have seen a doctor, what do they say? Only things I know are prunes, that Kiwi Crush stuff you can buy from the supermarket, or laxatives! That and keeping fibre minimal and upping fruit intake. Hope you get it sorted soon!

Due June 2009 : Nope sorry, I cant help either,...

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:12:09 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 17�July�2011 at 1:12pm

Nope sorry, I cant help either, apart from prunes I dont know anything else that "gets them moving"

Due June 2009 : No idea sorry Becs, but poor wee...

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:58:34 +0000

Author: Jessica
Subject: 21128
Posted: 17�July�2011 at 9:58am

No idea sorry Becs, but poor wee Amelie - hope you find a way to sort it.

Due June 2009 : anyone got any remedies for constipation...

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:53:26 +0000

Author: gmunster
Subject: 21128
Posted: 17�July�2011 at 9:53am

anyone got any remedies for constipation in toddlers? for about 3 weeks now Amelie has been super bound up to the point she is screaming when going with blood and us having to use toothpicks to get it out! she is hydrated, pee is like water, eats fruit but still stuck up. Any suggestions? (nice topic I know!)

Due June 2009 : Cough got worse here. So much...

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:57:22 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 03�July�2011 at 11:57am

Cough got worse here. So much so that during her daytime and nighttime sleep she was coughing every 2 mins. I timed it for my sanity just so I knew what was happening.

Had her back to the doctor and back on Prednisone. Hopefully it kicks in soon as we have had 3 days of no sleep for almost no one in the family.

Due June 2009 : Yes Tyler my grandson was two...

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:48:34 +0000

Author: susieq
Subject: 21128
Posted: 01�July�2011 at 1:48pm

Yes Tyler my grandson was two on Monday we went to Botany for lunch and TheKelly made him a wonderful winnie the pooh cake for his birthday

Due June 2009 : Winter sux huh! Bugs around for...

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:19:33 +0000

Author: gmunster
Subject: 21128
Posted: 01�July�2011 at 11:19am

Winter sux huh! Bugs around for Africa. We have all just got over the most horrid one but seem to be all good now.

playcentre rocks! We have been going since Amelie was 1 - 3 days a week. Both of them love it. Even now that I am back working full time, my SIL (nanying for us) takes em.

Amelie is all good with TT during the day. No issues (touch wood) for a month now. She is sometimes dry in the morning and always gets up and has a monster pee - but not always. She does still wear "bed pants" (pullup).

We are still getting monster sleeps out of Amelie - 630 - 7pm in bed and again the last few weeks she isn't waking till 10am!!!!

All our bubbas must be 2 now - my how old that sounds!

Due June 2009 : Well, we celebrated turning 2...

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:41:09 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 28�June�2011 at 5:41pm

Well, we celebrated turning 2 by officially joining Playcentre! Feels wierd being back into it after so long away (went for almost a year until B was 15 months) but Jae loves it! I dont see her from the minute she runs in the gate (apart from morning tea time lol!) til I go hunting her out to change her and leave. I'm glad she enjoys it so much, I plan on staying there until D starts school

So far *touch wood* the kids have ben pretty good with winter bugs, only one cold just before her birthday.... me on the other hand! Hoping that her earlier cold has boosted her immunity to escape the one I've just gotten through the worst of!

Due June 2009 : Not doing toilet training here...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:44:27 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 27�June�2011 at 10:44pm

Not doing toilet training here either yet. Not quite ready. Good on you for being TT during the day. There was quite some time between being TT in the day to being TT in the night too for us with #1.

From memory though we limited drinks in the evening to the point where there were no drinks after 6pm. We also got Alex up for a dream toilet go when we went to bed at 10-11pm. Basically put her on the toilet and told her to go. We had to hold her as she was still basically asleep but often she would go and then straight back to bed. Amelie is really young to be TT in the night. Alex was closer to 4-5 yrs before she could do this. Let us know how it goes.

Amelia has another round of medicine today. Woke from her nightime and daytime sleep coughing and with little to no voice and a lot of wheezing. Dr has her on antibiotics because she had the same thing 2 weeks ago and came through it but now has "relapsed". She was hardly sick last winter but seems to have caught up this year!

Due June 2009 : Age gap pretty good so far, as...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:07:14 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 20�June�2011 at 2:07pm

Age gap pretty good so far, as far as shes aware hes just a breathing interactive 'doll' she comes along and kisses him, pats him on the head and says hiiii bubba... and thats about as much attention as she pays hmi lol! Helps that she still has an afternoon sleep, pity I can never time it so they both sleep at the same time! Both my younger 2 were elective c-sections, Jae was first thing in the morning with a whole lot of blood loss but no other dramas, D I had gest diabetes and had a hypoglycaemic episode just before going to theatre (numpties made me 2nd on the list after bumping me a day!) then almost passed out from epi kicking in too fast and dropping my blood pressure too low... had to laugh when they asked me one last time if I still wanted my tubes tied, the idea had never sounded so appealing as it did then! Still happy with that decision, I knew after Jae i wasnt done, but now I am happy, 3 was always my limit, just had to convince DP that one was never enough lol!

Wow, I bet Wellington is looking like a good place to have moved to after all that!

Still havent started TT yet, been tipping #2's in toilet to show her where they *should* go, and shes now in cloth during the day so should hopefully get to know what it feels like to be wet soon. B I tried at 2.5 and he couldnt quite get it, left it for 6 months then just after his 3rd birthday he clicked and was fully TT'd within a couple of months of trying again.

Due June 2009 : Babykatnz, no I'm not in...

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:25:18 +0000

Author: lizzzzie
Subject: 21128
Posted: 20�June�2011 at 9:25am

Babykatnz, no I'm not in the March 2011 thread, I sorta forgot about this forum for a while! Congrats on Darian though, we've got very similar age gaps huh! How are you finding it? Aiden was due on the 18th but arrived 6 days early. Man it was way quicker than last time, I got to the hospital at 7:20 and he was born at 8:01!

We didn't do much for Dexter's birthday, poor lil dude had his first mouth ulcer so he wasn't eating much, sleeping terribly, and just generally feeling miserable When we visited Christchurch though we had a Dexter's birthday/meet Aiden afternoon and he really enjoyed that. We were meant to come home on Monday but arrived at the airport at the same time as the second big earthquake hit. After waiting outside for over an hour we found out our flight was cancelled and re-booked for the next day. Was a very long weekend for Dex! He was shattered (hence the ulcer I think). For those who remember, we used to live in Christchurch but moved to Welly last November

Happy birthday to all those bubs that have had birthdays recently!

I'm not sure about toilet training at night, we've barely started during the day, D's just not interested.

Due June 2009 : Happy birthday to all our bubbas...

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:22:58 +0000

Author: gmunster
Subject: 21128
Posted: 11�June�2011 at 8:22pm

Happy birthday to all our bubbas for the month!
We had a small party this year thank god, but it still seemed to go on for ages! Way too many gifts again and no where to stick em in our small house! Fourtunately my BIL partners is preggers so I am having a clean out soon and sending all baby stuff to her! toys included!

Question - how does one go about toilet training at night? Amelie is fine during the day but I have no idea on how to tackle the night!

Due June 2009 : Lizzie, have you been in the March...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:28:01 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 10�June�2011 at 9:28pm

Lizzie, have you been in the March 11 thread? I'm in there too I had Darian on the 2nd, was due on the 12th. Love your little guys name, thats what I wanted to call my oldest but his dad wouldnt let me!

In case I dont get on tomorrow (busy busy day having birthday party!) happy birthday Amelia, I still find it funny that we were text buddies and got a text saying you'd just had Amelia when I sent the stats for Jae to you to pass on hehe, think they are barely an hour or 2 apart??. Jae picked up the sore throat, runny nose and cough bug that B passed on when he was here 2 weeks ago, looks like its JUST cleared up in time (although I'm starting to get a btit of a scratchy throat noooo!!!!) Shes getting a play kitchen set from DP, a personalised blanket (name and D.o.B and a turtle embroidered on it) from B, and a set of Dr Seuss books from me, she LOVES the cat in the hat, have planned to make the hat (in 2D, I'm not nearly brave enough to attempt 3D!) so should really get off here and go bake the cakes so I can ice it tomorrow lol

Oh and Happy Birthday Natalie!! Already said it on FB, but why not here too

Due June 2009 : Hi Lizzie. Of Course we remember...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:03:15 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 10�June�2011 at 8:03pm

Hi Lizzie. Of Course we remember you.

Amelia is 2 tomorrow. Not much happening here. We will do party food (cheerios, pizza, fairy bread and mini mince pies) for dinner. She has only a few presents as she really doesn't understand birthdays yet. I asked her today about her birthday tomorrow and she said "cake" so I guess I know where her priorities lie!!! Her big present is a tricycle. We are pretty sure that she will love it.

Unfortunately the sickness is still here in our household. All of us have got a cold/flu - not sure which but 2 have had fever, snot and coughs for a couple of days and 2 have snot and coughs. Amelia is pretty sick which is really sad because I remember that she was sick for her 1st birthday as well. She has had snot, cough (which seems to be getting worse) and grumpy for about 3 weeks now.

All the best for Jay tomorrow Lisa. As I remember we were txt birth buddies but they arrived on the same day!

Due June 2009 : Hi everyone, I too was just lurking...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:23:25 +0000

Author: lizzzzie
Subject: 21128
Posted: 10�June�2011 at 4:23pm

Hi everyone,

I too was just lurking seen as all the 'babies' are turning 2! It has been about a year since I last posted, hopefully some of you will remember though
My little boy, Dexter, is 2 on the 16th. He now has a baby brother, Aiden, who is 3 months old on Sunday! Time is flying by so fast.

I hope all is well with you all and your babies, and congrats to those who have had another since

Due June 2009 : Hi wellygirl and thanks for popping...

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:49:15 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 06�June�2011 at 9:49pm

Hi wellygirl and thanks for popping in. Would love to see more of you.

Lisa - so get what you are saying. Hang in there girl. Remember things will only get better.

We had a great weekend away at Mt Maunganui. DH did a half marathon there at the weekend but it was also a chance for us to be way together for the weekend. Sad thing is though is that we all have tra;lly bad cold and coughs.

Due June 2009 : Happy birthday Amelie!!! Lovely...

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:15:56 +0000

Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 21128
Posted: 03�June�2011 at 10:15pm

Happy birthday Amelie!!!
Lovely to 'see' you in here Wellygirl!! I was thinking about you recently and wondering how you were. Hope all is well
BK - that is stress you don't need. I hope the house sells fast for you too.

DS2 will be 2 weeks old tomorrow He's awesome and DS1 has been totally amazing. Can't believe my big boy will be 2 in a couple of weeks!!

Due June 2009 : Happy birthday Amelie, I can't...

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:30:52 +0000

Author: Jessica
Subject: 21128
Posted: 03�June�2011 at 9:30pm

Happy birthday Amelie, I can't believe our babies are turning 2 - totally their own little people! Well done to all us Mums for getting this far:)
All sounds very average Lisa - family involves stress - we are on the family farm and quite frankly I would be happy if my brother would either grow up or go - lazy and driving me insane! Hope the house sells soon without putting too much pressure on you. I can't think of anything worse than having people arrive all the time
Lachie and Tess are spending the weekend at the inlaws, Dh is sorting cows so Sasha and I are having a relaxing weekend at home - am quite excited, how sad is that?! But am having a nice dinner out with girlfrinds on Sunday night and then the last weekend of June 7 of us are going away for 2 nights (3 with babies) for a weekend of chilling out, shopping and generally having girl time - I can't wait!! We have rented a house and are leaving the other halves at home with the bigger kids - rugby season is finished and we gave them no room for excuses:)
Enjoy the birthday ladies and give youselves apat on the back for a great effort

Due June 2009 : Higs Lisa.... soudns like a tricky...

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:08:51 +0000

Author: snooze
Subject: 21128
Posted: 03�June�2011 at 7:08pm

Higs Lisa.... soudns like a tricky time for you

I hate it when there is too much on.... we are the same. Renovations, baby, work and now I am on crutches as I twisted my ankle badly this morning. Great timing with DS birthday and starting daycare next week ... grrrrr !

Due June 2009 : Hi everyone, Well, it's...

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:06:47 +0000

Author: wellygirl
Subject: 21128
Posted: 03�June�2011 at 3:06pm

Hi everyone,

Well, it's been quite a while since I posted in here (18 months?) but some of you will remember me from back in the day, and I wanted to pop in and say Hi since our little bundles of joy are now turning two!

I think it's fair to say I've had my share of ups and downs over the past year, but Ruby's a lovely, happy little munchkin and I feel so lucky to have her.

Happy second birthday to all the June '09 kids, and well done to the mums too, especially those who have had another one since!

Love Wellygirl xx

Due June 2009 : Tell me about it gmunster, it...

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:34:56 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 02�June�2011 at 5:34pm

Tell me about it gmunster, it seems like with adding another one, time just flies even faster!!

We're just having a bbq at home with immediate family and a few close friends with kids, nothing too big, since house is FINALLY on the market.

Had a huge ranttto DP last night over my being treated like the housekeeper... yes I'm a SAHM but with raising 2 under 2 (well, just!) and still struggling with feeding, which takes up a large amount of time... doesnt leave much time to keep on top of the day-to-day housework, screw keeping it to showhome standards like BIL expects... DP took off for the day last weekend from 9.30am, leaving me to tidy the house from top ot bottom before the R.E agent was due to turn up with a couple at 2pm... had the house presentable (although not nearly as tody as BIL would have wanted lol!) at 2... only for the R.E agent to knock on the door and tell me they hadnt shown up.. they finally did at 3pm, by which time I'd given up and let jae go for a sleep, and D had just fed and gone to sleep... then there were a couple of things wrong with the house they asked ME about... how the hell should I know, its not my family home, and noone tells me anything anyway, apparently I'm basically a housekeeper. Then to make me feel even better... had 20 odd agents turn up the other day (couldnt give me even an approx time) just when I was up to my ears with grumpy toddler, screaming baby who'd had his eye poked by said toddler, half dried dishes, washing in the trundler waiting to be hung out, and I'm still in my trackpants cos I hadnt had time for a shower... I hope this house sells fast (pfft, yeah right, not with the house across the rd for sale, and around the corner going up for auction this weekend) cos I'm already over the whole bloody thing!!

Due June 2009 : wow - my baby is 2 on Friday....

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:33:25 +0000

Author: gmunster
Subject: 21128
Posted: 01�June�2011 at 8:33pm

wow - my baby is 2 on Friday. Where did that 2 years go????????????

Due June 2009 : That's good. Not nice when...

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:45:28 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 31�May�2011 at 7:45pm

That's good. Not nice when they are sick though.

Amelia is still sick. She developed a cough and then got croup. She has had 3 doses of Prednisone - a steroid. Was quite a large dose. 5ml once a day for 3 days only. I thought it might have helped yesterday as the snot seemed to have reduced and her throat sounded better but today the snot was back even worse (gone thick and green) and her throat sounded just as bad. Poor thing can't breathe and is off food. I am just trying to get her to drink as much as we can.

Doesn't help that I am feeling sick with a cold as well. Each morning I am taking 2000mg of Vitamin C in a bid to kill it quick!

Oh and 2yr Plunket check today. She is in the 85th percentile for height and just a bit off that for weight. Meeting her milestones and we got the thumbs up from the nurse.

Edited by Helen1

Due June 2009 : He only had toncilitis Helen,...

Thu, 26 May 2011 16:48:39 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 26�May�2011 at 4:48pm

He only had toncilitis Helen, It is his 3-4 bout of it so I am hoping he wont have to have them out though

Due June 2009 : Hope you guys had fun. Sorry...

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:02:14 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 26�May�2011 at 12:02pm

Hope you guys had fun. Sorry to bail but I figured it was better that way rather than everyone catching it.

Looks like it has moved into her throat. I hate it when she is sick because you mostly can'ty do anything about it.

Caroline - I hope that Nathan is over the op. I have a friend just up the road whose little boy had an op recently. Adnoids I think rather than tonsils. Anyway the worst bit for her (and him) was she nhe was being put under. It's normal apparently for them to fight and struggle big time. So hope that didn't happen for you.

Due June 2009 : Will have to see how the morning...

Thu, 26 May 2011 08:22:25 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 26�May�2011 at 8:22am

Will have to see how the morning goes now, had sort of made plans taking me over that side of town and not sure if Ill be back in time. Might see you there though, you never know

Due June 2009 : Hey Helen, sorry to hear DD isn't...

Wed, 25 May 2011 20:06:08 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 25�May�2011 at 8:06pm

Hey Helen, sorry to hear DD isn't well. Hope she gets better soon.

Caronz come along to Cheeky Monkey's tomorrow - the boys will have so much fun!

Hey susie, thanks for letting us know. I was actually just thinking of Essie earlier today, wondering if she'd popped bubby no.2. I might go have a quick lurk in her other thread

Due June 2009 : We could go to Cheeky Monkeys...

Wed, 25 May 2011 18:28:07 +0000

Author: snooze
Subject: 21128
Posted: 25�May�2011 at 6:28pm

We could go to Cheeky Monkeys in Mairangi Bay...65 Maxwellton Drive, 9.30am. $3.00 each..... Jacobsmumma has been before and says it is heaps of fun!

What do you think?

Due June 2009 : Bummer, Hope she gets better soon...

Wed, 25 May 2011 17:01:32 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 25�May�2011 at 5:01pm

Bummer, Hope she gets better soon Helen, Nato had toncilitis last week so would prefer him not to get a cold so soon after so I am happy to stay away. Had sort of planned my day around heading to that side of town though.

Due June 2009 : Lovingmummyhood, i think Essie...

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:35:54 +0000

Author: susieq
Subject: 21128
Posted: 24�May�2011 at 4:35pm

Lovingmummyhood, i think Essie has had her second baby on the 22nd I think another boy Seth

Due June 2009 : Yeah - sorry for that. She is...

Tue, 24 May 2011 16:24:56 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 24�May�2011 at 4:24pm

Yeah - sorry for that. She is really not well and I am especially worried for those of you who have newer bubs.

Lisa, if you have the others contact details are you able to txt me so I can let them know or are you able to contact them. I don't want people not to know.

Due June 2009 : Awww, sorry to hear that Helen,...

Tue, 24 May 2011 11:18:06 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 24�May�2011 at 11:18am

Awww, sorry to hear that Helen, every time I plan to meet a friend of mine, one of us or the kids gets sick within a day of the planned catch-up, always the way!

I'd adjusted the budget for petrol only to go to St Lukes, not north shore this week so unfortunately I'll have to pull out of this one too Gutted cos i was looking forward to catching up, been too long! Guess that means I cant hold DP off from eating the brownies either lol! He's been eyeing them up something chronic!

Due June 2009 : Hi all. Amelia has become a snot...

Tue, 24 May 2011 08:23:05 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 24�May�2011 at 8:23am

Hi all.

Amelia has become a snot monster. I don't want any of your bubs to catch it so I am suggesting that you meet on the shore this time and I'll host another time.

Sorry don't have your mobiles.

Due June 2009 : Hi all. Amelia has become a snot...

Tue, 24 May 2011 08:21:23 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 24�May�2011 at 8:21am

Hi all.

Amelia has become a snot monster. I don't want any of your bubs to catch it so I am suggesting that you meet on the shore this time and I'll host another time.

Will txt Caro, Suzanne and Lisa but I don't have anyone elses mobile.

Due June 2009 : I hear you about listing stuff....

Thu, 19 May 2011 20:42:04 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 19�May�2011 at 8:42pm

I hear you about listing stuff. Have just listed both of Amelia's NB-2yr Merino Go Go Bags and also a Glory Box. It's great to have a clear out.

Due June 2009 : Thats awesome news about your...

Wed, 18 May 2011 14:57:05 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 18�May�2011 at 2:57pm

Thats awesome news about your scan JM!!Yay for seeing a heartbeat, you must be feeling so much more releived to get to that stage, roll on 12 weeks huh!

Just made brownies today (good day to stay home, its nice and sunny, but so cold!) and they look amd smell perfect, just waiting for the taste test and if they are good enough, I'll make another batch for Thursday and LOL! Agree about needing money for a shopping passport, I'm going there with my March group mums the next day, so will hold out til then! I dont think my wallet can handle 2 trips to the mall in a week! (then again, I've just listed all of Ds NB/0-3m stuff, so might have a little money to spend on more clothes. For the kids of course )

Due June 2009 : Hahahaha,don't you needmoney...

Wed, 18 May 2011 13:45:02 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 18�May�2011 at 1:45pm

Hahahaha, don't you need money for shopping Actually I'll pop in after if Jacob's not falling asleep, haven't been there in years!

We had our scan this morning. Got to see one bubby with a heartbeat of 134bpm, so all good. DH was disappointed there was only one!!! I've got a follow up scan booked for 3 weeks (8th June), then the nt scan at the end of June. Feeling really happy

Due June 2009 : Need your shopping passport as...

Tue, 17 May 2011 20:03:26 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 17�May�2011 at 8:03pm

Need your shopping passport as St Lukes Shoppping Centre is 200m down the road

Due June 2009 : Yep I've have no problems...

Tue, 17 May 2011 19:48:37 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 17�May�2011 at 7:48pm

Yep I've have no problems venturing over the bridge (will I need to pack my passport tho? )

Due June 2009 : 26th is fine. Address 6 Aroha...

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:27:35 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 17�May�2011 at 4:27pm

26th is fine.

Address 6 Aroha Ave, Sandringham
Ph: 021 685 090

How is 9:30am through 12 noon and any time inbetween!

Due June 2009 : St lukes is great.. are we still...

Mon, 16 May 2011 17:47:55 +0000

Author: snooze
Subject: 21128
Posted: 16�May�2011 at 5:47pm

St lukes is great.. are we still planning for the 26th? I just need a venue and I will be there

Due June 2009 : I'm open to either venues,...

Sun, 15 May 2011 22:44:28 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 15�May�2011 at 10:44pm

I'm open to either venues, so I'll leave it up to you north shore-ites to decide whats easiest for you, since majority of us hoping to catch up are from that side of the bridge lol. JM, Snooze, does St Lukes work for you??

Due June 2009 : Your welcome to the 26th if you...

Sun, 15 May 2011 22:10:18 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 15�May�2011 at 10:10pm

Your welcome to the 26th if you want Helen. What ever works for everyone

Due June 2009 : Caronz - how do you feel. Would...

Sun, 15 May 2011 20:11:56 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 15�May�2011 at 8:11pm

Caronz - how do you feel. Would you like to host the next one and then I'll do one here?? Otherwise I can step in for the 26th but up to you.

Due June 2009 : good luck with scan JM! Helen,...

Sat, 14 May 2011 22:40:58 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 14�May�2011 at 10:40pm

good luck with scan JM!

Helen, st lukes works for me, i can just shoot up south western then cut through mt roskill easily enough

Due June 2009 : Hey M2O, sorry I can't help...

Sat, 14 May 2011 19:15:59 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 14�May�2011 at 7:15pm

Hey M2O, sorry I can't help either.

Thanks Jessica I have been having all day ms & tiredness so things are looking much better than last time. I have a scan booked for Weds so I'll let everyone know how it goes.

Helen I'm happy to come to yours one time, then I can check out St Lukes, haven't been there for aaaaaaaaaages!

Due June 2009 : Ollie has severe long sightedness...

Fri, 13 May 2011 20:52:37 +0000

Author: mum2ollie
Subject: 21128
Posted: 13�May�2011 at 8:52pm

Ollie has severe long sightedness which was only picked up because he has a lazy eye which it turns out is because of his poor sight.

Due June 2009 : As far as I know Natos eyes are...

Fri, 13 May 2011 20:51:17 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 13�May�2011 at 8:51pm

As far as I know Natos eyes are ok, sorry I cant help mum2ollie

Due June 2009 : Hi all, I asked this in here a...

Fri, 13 May 2011 19:56:13 +0000

Author: mum2ollie
Subject: 21128
Posted: 13�May�2011 at 7:56pm

Hi all,
I asked this in here a couple of pages ago, but no one really answered...
Does anyone elses June Bub need to wear glasses?

Due June 2009 : Back to school here and Alexandria...

Fri, 13 May 2011 19:55:11 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 13�May�2011 at 7:55pm

Back to school here and Alexandria seems to have settled in for the 2nd term. I can't believe how quickly this year is going - faster than last year even!

Our bubs will be 2 shortly. I note this because Alex is asking about parties for herself and Amelia and also our Plunket nurse called me to set up a 2yr appointment. She is really switched on.

I'd like to catch up with you guys but the shore is a bit hard for me to get to with my car at the moment. Not sure where everyone else is but we are close to St Lukes so I am happy if you wanted to meet here sometime. Doesn't have to be the next one but welcome to host this side of the bridge if its easier for people. If not then I'll sort the car and get over there!

Due June 2009 : Congrats Jacobsmumma, hope everything...

Thu, 12 May 2011 13:22:13 +0000

Author: Jessica
Subject: 21128
Posted: 12�May�2011 at 1:22pm

Congrats Jacobsmumma, hope everything goes well!

Due June 2009 : Heya, sorry I forgot to check...

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:17:32 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 12�May�2011 at 12:17pm

Heya, sorry I forgot to check in here..... I'm defo keen for a catch up for Thurs 26th Maybe I'll bring some home baking (does everyone like Louise Cake??)

Lisa, glad to hear things are getting sorted for Darian, just a shame it costs so much huh! Let us know how you get on.

Due June 2009 : thats cool lIsa, doesnt look like...

Tue, 10 May 2011 19:45:48 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 10�May�2011 at 7:45pm

thats cool lIsa, doesnt look like anyone else is keen anyway. Hope the Osteo helps, I know it helped Nato and Has helped me heaps

Due June 2009 : Ahhh sorry!! Looks like I'm...

Tue, 10 May 2011 14:59:13 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 10�May�2011 at 2:59pm

Ahhh sorry!! Looks like I'm going to have to pull out of this one after todays appt with cranial osteopath hitting my pocket to the tune of $50, plus another session booked on Friday, thats my gas and then some $ gone for the week!

Maybe Thursday fortnight (26th) same time as usual?

Due June 2009 : So... Is anyone keen to have a...

Mon, 09 May 2011 13:16:13 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 09�May�2011 at 1:16pm

So... Is anyone keen to have a get together on Thursday morning?????? cause so far it is just me and Lisa, ANyone Else????

Due June 2009 : yep, sounds good to me, will prob...

Fri, 06 May 2011 10:41:59 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 06�May�2011 at 10:41am

yep, sounds good to me, will prob be a bit late depending on what time D has his morning feed etc, but will aim to get there as close to 10 as I can

Due June 2009 : next Thursday works for me, 12...

Thu, 05 May 2011 09:01:01 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 05�May�2011 at 9:01am

next Thursday works for me, 12 may say 10am?

Due June 2009 : thursdays work for me, but only...

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:30:47 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 04�May�2011 at 4:30pm

thursdays work for me, but only on weeks that B isnt home for the weekend (cant afford that much gas in one week)

Is next week too early to organise something?

Due June 2009 : I'm happy to go to yours...

Wed, 04 May 2011 14:39:45 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 04�May�2011 at 2:39pm

I'm happy to go to yours Caro. Thurs are better for us so we can still go to music on Tuesdays

Are you sure its too early Caro? I had been feeling just a tad off colour (enuf to notice I wasn't feeling 100%) for the whole two weeks before I tested positive

Due June 2009 : I am keen to meet up too When...

Tue, 03 May 2011 20:23:34 +0000

Author: snooze
Subject: 21128
Posted: 03�May�2011 at 8:23pm

I am keen to meet up too When is everyone thinking?

I can't wait till I finish up work so I am not tied to Tuesday and Thursdays!

Due June 2009 : Nah, way to early for ms, this...

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:29:45 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 03�May�2011 at 10:29am

Nah, way to early for ms, this was well and truly a bug!
But thanks for the postive thoughts

Well done Helen!!!

Happy to offer myplace again if its sort of middle for everyone, outside might be off limits though by the look of this weather

Due June 2009 : Oooh Caro, maybe the puking is...

Mon, 02 May 2011 21:42:35 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 02�May�2011 at 9:42pm

Oooh Caro, maybe the puking is like what Helen's saying and it could be early ms?? I had been feeling slightly off for two weeks before I tested (and ms has well and truely kicked in already, so early!!). I have a good feeling about this one, due to the ms

Well done Helen on completing the marathon!! I don't know how you do it. Glad your mum was there for hugs x

When shall we pencil in a catch up and who's place shall we meet? I'm ok having it here but I'm further along the Shore for you Lisa.

Due June 2009 : Good luck Caro for this month....

Mon, 02 May 2011 21:10:49 +0000

Author: Helen1
Subject: 21128
Posted: 02�May�2011 at 9:10pm

Good luck Caro for this month. Am hoping the puking is early morning sickness for you.

All the best Tanya. Keep us up to date on how things go.

Really sorry to hear about your loss Jo. I hope that your family comes through this okay.

Had a real reminder this weekend that Dad wasn't with us anymore. Just over a year since he passed away and this weekend we went to Rotorua for me to do the marathon. It was my first Rotorua since he had died. I was quite happy with my time (although it looks as though I will loose a few toenails) but when I finished I saw my mum waiting. She had finished her marathon about an hour before. I just cried on her shoulder because dad had always been there for us at the finish line. At other events too but always at the Rotorua marathon. Still I have my wonderful DH and my two great kids to be there for me.

Alexandria back at school this week. A busy day here cleaning up, doing washing and keeping Amelia from destroying all and sundry!

Due June 2009 : Congrats Tanya, best of luck that...

Mon, 02 May 2011 15:57:55 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 02�May�2011 at 3:57pm

Congrats Tanya, best of luck that this pregnancy has a happy ending!

Sorry to see the news Jo, I dont know if this is somethng you'd consider or not for michaela (esp since shes the same age he was), but what helped B to cope when MIL passed away was to tell him that while she wasnt here in body anymore, her 'spirit' was still here, and if he wanted to see/talk to her then all he had to do was look for the biggest brightest star in the sky, and that would be her watching over him whenever he needed her. Even now he still says thats his nana.

I'd be keen for a catch-up, but would depend on weather and finances, have to travel down to Te Awamutu every second Sunday this term, which chews up at least 1/2 a tank, more than I used to use in a full week, let alone a single trip!! looks like the extra WFF we get from having D is being taken up by extra petrol alone, amazing how much it changes price in the 6 weeks I couldnt drive

Due June 2009 : Huge hugs being sent your way...

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:58:17 +0000

Author: Caronz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 02�May�2011 at 1:58pm

Huge hugs being sent your way Jo, you and your family need them at mo.
Jacobsmumma, Is that a New ticker i see???? Congrats and fingers crossed for a smooth 8 months
AFM, We are still on the TTC rollercoaster. Last month was a chemical pregnancy, but at least soemthing tried to happen, We have done it again this month so are in the dreadded TWW again, not liking my chances again this month though as I got struck down with the worst tummy bug I have ever had on sat night, I dont see how a night with head down toilet and day of not eating or drinking can help at all! but time till tell I guess
Auckland catch up sounds great, Jacob will be needing his sweatshirt back now the weather has changed.

Due June 2009 : Oh Jo, that's horrible news...

Sun, 01 May 2011 18:48:43 +0000

Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 21128
Posted: 01�May�2011 at 6:48pm

Oh Jo, that's horrible news I'm so sorry for your loss. Big hugs to you and your family xox

Hold in there Caro, I've got everything crossed for you xox

Wow Essie, not long to go at all. Am looking forward to seeing piccies - I bet this one will be just as cute as Josiah

Is anyone in Auckland keen for a catch up soon? This weather lately has made it difficult to get out to the parks, grr!!

Due June 2009 : Awwww Jo!! Sorry to hear that....

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:38:47 +0000

Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 21128
Posted: 30�April�2011 at 9:38pm

Awwww Jo!! Sorry to hear that. Totally gorgeous about Michaela though, what a sweetheart! Amazing what goes through their heads.

BK - he kind of understands I think, but then he also seems to think that him and DH have bubbas in their tummies too He is very cute with helping me (finally!) start to get organised and put baby things in drawers etc. Everything is 'for the bubba'. I'm hoping he'll be quite good when the baby arrives as he is really good at sharing now - if he's eating, or playin with something everyone else has to have something too - be it food, or a car or whatever.
I'm actually still in denial that things are so close - we're still SO not ready!!

Hope everyone is well in here (and sending you lots of thoughts for an awesome send off for your MIL Jo)

Due June 2009 : Sending my thoughts Jo, that was...

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:53:24 +0000

Author: Jessica
Subject: 21128
Posted: 30�April�2011 at 10:53am

Sending my thoughts Jo, that was quick.
Bless Michaela wanting to see the angels. I hope that you are all doing as well as can be, take care.

Due June 2009 : Hugs Jo. I am sorry for your...

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:58:05 +0000

Author: snooze
Subject: 21128
Posted: 29�April�2011 at 11:58pm

Hugs Jo. I am sorry for your loss, that seemed awfully quick for your MIL. I was hoping for better news when I popped back to re-post.

Due June 2009 : Hey guys It's been so long...

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:41:35 +0000

Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 21128
Posted: 29�April�2011 at 10:41pm

Hey guys

It's been so long between posts for me but it's so nice knowing I have somewhere which is somewhat private (as much as a public forum can be) that I can come back to when things get rough. Thanks for being here.

Unfortunately MIL passed away last night. The specialists think she had a rebleed of the aneurysm yesterday morning (ironically it was during a family meeting where the specialists told us everything was looking positive). She was made comfortable and we all spent several hours with her and had a chance to say goodbye before she left. Michaela was somewhat disappointed when I took her home for bed because she '.. wanted to see Nana die". On further enquiry I found out she was expecting to see angels take Nana up to heaven and didn't want to miss it - bless her.

Andrew has no idea whats going on but his routine flew out the window last friday and I am embarrassed to even speak about his nutrition atm. Michaela is devastated. She and her nana had a really special and unique bond.

I'm sorry for another "all about me post", I do have my fingers crossed for you all too. Especially Caro for a BFP and Essie for a good delivery.

Due June 2009 : awwwwww hugs Jo - that sounds...

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:47:11 +0000

Author: gmunster
Subject: 21128
Posted: 29�April�2011 at 7:47pm

awwwwww hugs Jo - that sounds horrid. Thinking of you all and your family

Due June 2009 : Awww, its hard when everyone expects...

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:14:43 +0000

Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 21128
Posted: 29�April�2011 at 10:14am

Awww, its hard when everyone expects something from you, and it doesnt happen, even when you want it so much too!! Hope you get a nice sticky bub this time Caro, you've been through more than enough trouble already!!

How are you getting on Essie? Does the wee man understand about new baby yet? Went to visit a friend yesterday who has a June 09 boy and had a wee girl earlier this month, and Jae just looked so confused when I pointed out the new bubba, she kept looking back at D as if to say 'but HES the bubba, who's that!?' hehe, she still loves to smother him in kisses and point out (read: poke her finger at, on and in!) various body parts, usually I dont mind, but not so much his poor eyes!

Oh no Jo (whoops, didnt mean to rhyme!) hope she pulls through ok, yay that Janie's stepped in to help with the wee ones, its great when the friends you've made on forums like this end up being so awesome, shame about the circumstances though If it helps, when MIL had her op in Nov the year before we all got preg with our June tots, we were told the same thing, prepare for the worst but hope for the best. She ended up pulling through by the skin of her teeth, and lasted another 14 months (the op was to remove the original cancer, which they managed to do, but it had already let enough cells float over to lymph nodes to metastisize elswehere later on by then) so hopefully you get the better end of the scenario too!

Good luck with the marathon Helen! I'm not ready to get out and about that much, might have to pull finger soon though, have a good 30kg to lose to get to my end goal (baby steps though, I'm just thrilled to be back down to pre-preg weight from jae and D so far)I'm glad school hols are just about done, B has been winding jae up something awful, will seem so peaceful once hes gone!!

Dunno about the sleeping Becs, Jae tends to sleep from 7pm-7am and then a 1-2 hour nap if we're hom from 2pmish, but lately that sleep has been getting later and later, wont be long before it merges with her nighttime sleep and she gives up her day sleep f/time.. I'm not ready for that to happen yet!! I'm waiting for the day where I get both of them to sleep at the same time so I can DO something without rushing from one room to another to settle crying baby, or tidy up after hurricane Jae!

Have an appt to finally get D's tongue tie looked at by the spec who operates on his kind, I'm hoping he agrees to get it sorted asap so we can get feeding back on track, the expressing and feeding EBM is starting to wind down like it did with Jae, im just not a very good cow lol! Still managing to get a few half assed feeds so we might still be able to claw our way back if its done sooner rather than later, luckily I have 2 LC's ready to call on as soon as we are ready to get him learning to latch again! Apparently tongue tie isnt very common, but I'm surprised at the number of babies I know of (from Oh baby and IRL) who have/had it... must either be more common than initially thought, or they are getting better at picking up on it??