OHbaby! Forums : Keeping busy... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:11:50 +0000 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:08:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=18340 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : I couldn&#039;t sleep much at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416508&title=keeping-busy#416508 Author: busymum
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 8:08pm

I couldn't sleep much at that much pg - couldn't get comfy enough! - so I put my feet up lots and ate icecream for lunch ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:08:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416508&title=keeping-busy#416508 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : .Mel wrote:Sleep!! You are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416477&title=keeping-busy#416477 Author: Maya
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 7:41pm

Originally posted by .Mel .Mel wrote:

Sleep!! You are going to need it!



Snap! I wish I could sleep more but I have gremlin creatures running riot.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:41:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416477&title=keeping-busy#416477 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : Don&#039;t go too nuts with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416396&title=keeping-busy#416396 Author: emz
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 6:31pm

Don't go too nuts with the baking - everyone brought me chocolate and biccies (and of course you can't have too much choc when b/f so I had to wait until I'd finished). I didn't do much cooking to prepare, I thought stuff DH he can cook for once. It was great cos it was simply just me time, trust me you NEVER get me time again.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:31:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416396&title=keeping-busy#416396 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : DD Came on her Due date and I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416366&title=keeping-busy#416366 Author: Roksana
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 5:43pm

DD Came on her Due date and I finished work a week before. The problem was that I did every thing before that so every thing was ready to go.....

So I kept re organising the way I stored her cloths. Cleaned frantically any thing that baby could come into contact with with Detol

Kep Vacuming and dusting and moping to make sure every thing in the house was clean. Watching movies while ironing every item of clothing for us and baby....

So yah I went nuts. Thank God I didnt go overdue...I think I would have lost my mind. My frinds told me if I washed and cleaned any more there would have been holes on floor and carpets etc....

Relax and enjoy I say.....life will never be the same after!! LOL (Honest it will be great!!) ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:43:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416366&title=keeping-busy#416366 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : Sleep!! You are going to need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416318&title=keeping-busy#416318 Author: .Mel
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 4:17pm

Sleep!! You are going to need it!

I just kept up to date with the washing, and watched tv, read a book or two. ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:17:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416318&title=keeping-busy#416318 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : it has been a gorgeous day here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416311&title=keeping-busy#416311 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 4:09pm

it has been a gorgeous day here in hamilton, sarahbetha! I did loads of washing (the last few baby clothes), cloth nappies and sheets, duvets etc
and just watched an episode of Gilmore Girls too! ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:09:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416311&title=keeping-busy#416311 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : Me.... Just waiting, waiting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416285&title=keeping-busy#416285 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 3:48pm

Me....

Just waiting, waiting waiting waiting, and STILL waiting lol

eating...
Oh baby
crying lol
washing and housework(trying to keep place clean)
eating some more..
going to the loo ever 5 mins
sleeping...
eating...

LoL my days are oh so fun ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:48:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416285&title=keeping-busy#416285 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : I&#039;m with Sarah - I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416257&title=keeping-busy#416257 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 3:20pm

I'm with Sarah - I'm stalking on the OB message boards, also:
thinking about cleaning,
getting old DVDs from the shop but not having time to watch them,
going to osteo/MW/OB appointments,
finding photos on the computer to go on the baby's wall,
doing work (figure I won't have energy after baby comes),
answering my sister's emails about my BP,
write lists of what to put in hospital bags
write shopping lists
fighting the urge to sleep
running round shops for last minute things (like sunshade for car, head snuggler for carseat and bassinet)
trying to understand MCNs from all the websites out there
eating and dreaming about chocolate

I'm also meant to sort out 2 years worth of photos and decide which ones to print, then arrange them in photo albums]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:20:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416257&title=keeping-busy#416257 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : Hang out on oh! baby. Full your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416241&title=keeping-busy#416241 Author: BessieBear
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 3:09pm

Hang out on oh! baby.

Full your freezer with baking for when you get vistors.

Vacumn all the time so as not dusty when you bring baby home.

Pack and re pack hosp bag so you haven't forgotten anything.

Today sit in the sun cause it an't gonna last long. and hamz is so pretty today.

Oragnise baby's drawers so you know exactly what's in each one...ie all in ones - top right. bibs, socks, hat second down left.......... too much time on my hands.

Suduku puzzels.......

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:09:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416241&title=keeping-busy#416241 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : I finished work and then went...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416221&title=keeping-busy#416221 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 2:48pm

I finished work and then went back for 3 part days to train my replacement. Managed to fit in a manicure and pedicure. I thought about finally putting away my baby shower gifts and finishing packing our hospital bags and then Jack arrived 8 days early!! So I really only had 3 week days off before he was born

One thing that I did do before he was born which came in handy was make a few lasagnes and shepards pies and put them in the freezer. It was very handy on bad days after he was born as all DH had to do was zap it in the microwave with a few frozen veges and dinner was done!

Enjoy your time bfore baby arrives ladies!]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:48:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416221&title=keeping-busy#416221 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : I&#039;m also still working and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416213&title=keeping-busy#416213 Author: SarahP08
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 2:41pm

I'm also still working and have four weeks to go. I will be moving down to Mum and Dads once I have finished work and am planning on washing Baby's stuff, sitting on the couch and watching DVDs and thats about it. ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:41:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416213&title=keeping-busy#416213 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : I had from 32 weeks off (as that&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416192&title=keeping-busy#416192 Author: emz
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 2:23pm

I had from 32 weeks off (as that's when my degree finished), I painted baby's drawers, got everything tidy (lasted all of about 3 days after Jack got home), spent time on OB (too much time I think), walked when I could still get my feet into shoes, organised all of my teaching resources into subject then filed them away in storage boxes, and then from 36 weeks I sat on my ass cos I kept being told I was going to be induced and to get rest so BP didn't go up, I ended up going overdue so that sucked.

Oh yeah and from 38-39 weeks I went camping down south over Christmas. Had to get DH to pull me off the airbed every morning but it was fab as everyone else was sitting on their asses too. ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:23:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416192&title=keeping-busy#416192 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : I did spring cleaning and secretly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416010&title=keeping-busy#416010 Author: kebakat
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 11:54am

I did spring cleaning and secretly went through the hoards of crap DH had and threw out a lot of stuff lol.

I did all the things I knew I wouldn't get to do for a while and all the odd jobs around the house I had put off]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:54:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416010&title=keeping-busy#416010 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : I still have two and a half weeks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416003&title=keeping-busy#416003 Author: happymumma
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 11:50am

I still have two and a half weeks until due date and am still waiting for the nesting to kick in! I've been reading lots, slowly cleaning the house, trying out new recipes (especially loving finding crockpot recipes to use), and um....watching crappy tv.

I've done a bit of walking but I think I'd be more motivated if there were others around to walk with - am doing more over the weekends with DH.

We were too anal about being ready for the baby so everything is painted and washed already - silly eh?!

ETA: I should also be doing our wedding photos - we were married a year and a half ago!

Edited by kateandahalf]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:50:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=416003&title=keeping-busy#416003 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : Michaela came on my last day of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=415876&title=keeping-busy#415876 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 10:10am

Michaela came on my last day of work so I didn't get any time off before she was born but did spend weekends and evenings washing and folding baby gear and rocking in the nursing chair in her bedroom and day dreaming.  Oh and sleeping, I did lots of napping when I wasn't working.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:10:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=415876&title=keeping-busy#415876 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : i&#039;ve still got a week and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=415848&title=keeping-busy#415848 Author: gypsynita
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 9:57am

i've still got a week and a half of work to go - but already have a big list of jobs i've been putting off till i had time -- including doing the thank-you notes from our wedding (in january!!), backing up all my photos, finish unpacking (we moved in february)... what's the bet i don't get any of it done and spend all my time on OB!?!]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:57:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=415848&title=keeping-busy#415848 <![CDATA[Keeping busy... : Just wondering what everyone is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=415817&title=keeping-busy#415817 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 18340
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 9:34am

Just wondering what everyone is doing (or has done previously) to keep themselves busy during the last few weeks of pregnancy?
Some of you will be kept busy with your children and families, me, I'm a first time mum and am enjoying:
* Lots of reading
* decorating the babys room (painting the cot/drawers etc)
* borrowing dvds from the library - this week got the first season of the Gilmore Girls to watch
* walks each day
* washing sheets, duvets, flat nappies when the sun is out (not really enjoying, but am liking having the time to do so without feeling rushed!)



ETA: am also sorting out my wedding photos into an album (only 13 months after getting married!)

Edited by aussiegirl]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:34:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18340&PID=415817&title=keeping-busy#415817