OHbaby! Forums : New Member https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:48:56 +0000 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:37:40 +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=19358 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[New Member : welcome and congrats, were in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=776515&title=new-member#776515 Author: Andriea
Subject: 19358
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 8:37am

welcome and congrats, were in tg to. Ive had 2 water births but they were at home, I found it much easier in the water. Our last one was supposed to be a planned water birth in the old tauranga maternity unit, but we got to the hospital to late and the pool couldnt be filled in time (she was born 1/2 hour after we arrived ) My midwife was the same at first - labour in the water but out for the birth and I said to her honestly once Im in there when it gets time to get out theres prob no chance youll get me out, lol. Shes was ok with that and I will be trying for a waterbirth at the new mat unit (due nov) so Ill let ya know how it goes. (the key will be getting to the hospital in time for the pool to be filled he he he)]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:37:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=776515&title=new-member#776515 <![CDATA[New Member : Heya Oldie, Im new too :) I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=776455&title=new-member#776455 Author: Smelly_Kelly
Subject: 19358
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 7:40am

Heya Oldie, Im new too :) I have a May baby too, mine is due on the 22nd :)]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:40:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=776455&title=new-member#776455 <![CDATA[New Member : Hi there, I&#039;m a real newbie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=776325&title=new-member#776325 Author: OldieNewbie
Subject: 19358
Posted: 15 September 2009 at 9:35pm

Hi there, I'm a real newbie and about to find a midwife ... have seen a few posts for Natasha Rawiri but cannot find how to contact her Have to figure out Blog language too! May baby on the way ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:35:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=776325&title=new-member#776325 <![CDATA[New Member : Hi everyone! Well I finally have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=469266&title=new-member#469266 Author: Two Shoes
Subject: 19358
Posted: 17 August 2008 at 8:38pm

Hi everyone!

Well I finally have a midwife, so am really relieved - Kay Daley from Midwives by the Beach. So am using the midwife you used Kelpa!
After ringing around, and not having any success in finding one, my mother-in-law, who is a retired nurse from Tga, said she would phone Kay Daley, whom she used to work with, and hooray she has taken me on! I was beginning to get a bit concerned, as am now 14 weeks pregnant and still hadn't been able to secure one.

If I'd known it would be sooo difficult I would have tried contacting people before my 12 weeks were up, I'll have to bear that in mind for next time around!

Kelpa: What sort of births did you have, having used Kay, just out of interest. Another midwife I spoke to (who was booked up) said that in Tga hosp, they are happy for you to labour in the water, but not so keen on you having the baby in the water, she said that the obstetricians are a bit "old fashioned" in that sense. Has anyone got any opinions/experiences on that?

Hope everyone is doing well.
xx

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:38:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=469266&title=new-member#469266 <![CDATA[New Member : 2 of the rooms at the new maternity...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=451065&title=new-member#451065 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 19358
Posted: 27 July 2008 at 7:51pm

2 of the rooms at the new maternity unit have pools, I went on a tour with my midwife a couple of weeks ago and had also been to visit Kelpa a couple of times before Brennan was born. Its very nice, a lot nicer than the old unit and they are big on security in the new unit, the old one anyone could walk in.

Didn't have a waterbirth last time (had an emergency CS so am not allowed one this time) so can't help you there but lots of others have had them.

 

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:51:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=451065&title=new-member#451065 <![CDATA[New Member : Thanks Kelpa and Mumof72B for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=451020&title=new-member#451020 Author: Two Shoes
Subject: 19358
Posted: 27 July 2008 at 7:16pm


Thanks Kelpa and Mumof72B for your m/w recommendations also, that's great! I'm sure I'll be able to secure someone out of all these, and will let you all know who I end up getting.

Gosh it's good to know there are quite a few of us in Tga, so yes when I'm back in Tga I will definitely let you all know, and as Kelpa suggests I would also be keen to meet up with other Mums for coffee who are interested.

Thanks bub, yes everything is going along fine for me at the moment, but obviously can't wait for my scan - a week on Tuesday, just to be sure things are ok. I've been really lucky in that haven't had any real morning sickness, just felt a little bit nauseous from time to time in which case I just make sure I eat something to keep my sugar levels up. I've generally been carrying along with day too day activities as per normal, although have needed to tone down my gym workouts as don't want to over exert and over heat, and so far have been able to keep up with my tennis twice a week.

I've read that Tga Hosp has a new maternity ward now? Does anyone know whether they have birthing pools there? Keen to hear about anyone's thoughts/experiences of water births.

All the best to bub and LisaD with your impending births.

Kelpa: hope baby Brennan is doing fine.. what a sweetie!



]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:16:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=451020&title=new-member#451020 <![CDATA[New Member : hi there and welcome two shoes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=450724&title=new-member#450724 Author: bub
Subject: 19358
Posted: 27 July 2008 at 12:09pm

hi there and welcome two shoes hope everythings well with your pregnancy.]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:09:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=450724&title=new-member#450724 <![CDATA[New Member : Hi there, I&#039;ve had Natasha...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=450463&title=new-member#450463 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 19358
Posted: 26 July 2008 at 9:00pm

Hi there, I've had Natasha Rawiri for the past 2 years & this year I have Anne Attwood they also have a another lady call Juanita something, I dont know her last name. they are independant MW's. With this pregnancy I initially went with Bay Midwifery as Natasha was on holiday around my EDD but I went back to them as they are all familiar with me. You've got so much choice here but Im sure you'll find someone right for you.... Best of luck]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:00:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=450463&title=new-member#450463 <![CDATA[New Member : Yup, not long now, and am looking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=450150&title=new-member#450150 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 19358
Posted: 26 July 2008 at 1:44pm

Yup, not long now, and am looking forward to it being over now. Very sore and achy hips last night on top of having to pee every 30 mins!!!

Have to wait a few more weeks to find out what flavour this one is, but we don't mind either way.

Good luck with your scan, its always cool to see the baby, I am supposed to have another one at 39 weeks if we get that far!

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:44:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=450150&title=new-member#450150 <![CDATA[New Member : Hello there I am Kelly.. Kay Daley...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=450043&title=new-member#450043 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 19358
Posted: 26 July 2008 at 10:23am

Hello there
I am Kelly..
Kay Daley from Midwives by the beach is also very good and very experienced and fantastic in the birth process.....I have had her twice...Have also had four other friends used her....


This time around she was a bit lax with me but was my third and worst pregnancy.....

I second Robin Cronin too..have heard so much about her....


Ooh when you move back you will have to get in touch...And we can all have a coffee!]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:23:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=450043&title=new-member#450043 <![CDATA[New Member : Thank you all so much MamaPickle,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449831&title=new-member#449831 Author: Two Shoes
Subject: 19358
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 9:11pm


Thank you all so much MamaPickle, Italiah and LisaD for all your midwife recommendations, that's fantastic! I'm sure I'll be able to hopefully have one of those as my midwife.

I'll have to make some enquiries soon after I've had my scan and announced the news to family and friends. I was thinking I might need to get my mother-in-law involved in finding me a midwife, but that may not be necessary now, if I can arrange it from over here :-) I guess I won't be able to leave it too late though, as I'm sure they'll get booked up pretty early huh?

Gosh LisaD not long for you to go now aye? Do you know what you're having or keeping it a surprise? Good luck with the birth and keep us posted on how things go.


]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:11:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449831&title=new-member#449831 <![CDATA[New Member : Nope the clinic I go to isat 559...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449712&title=new-member#449712 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 19358
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 7:21pm

Nope the clinic I go to is at 559  Fraser St, they have moved down to Greerton end, I think they split and half went to this one and half went out to Bethlehem. This one is listed in yellow pages as Bay Midwifery Centre. I know Shelly has had home visits recently at Papamoa so I don't think it matters.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:21:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449712&title=new-member#449712 <![CDATA[New Member : Oh yes, Shelley Edwards is lovely!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449624&title=new-member#449624 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 19358
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 5:39pm

Oh yes, Shelley Edwards is lovely!  She was my backup MW.  Yeah it probably doesn't matter too much where you live, as until you give birth, you go to their clinic for your appts anyway.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:39:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449624&title=new-member#449624 <![CDATA[New Member : Lisa, if it&#039;s the same as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449573&title=new-member#449573 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 19358
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 4:46pm

Lisa, if it's the same as the one I went to, they've moved to Bethlehem. They're awesome there, huh?
]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:46:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449573&title=new-member#449573 <![CDATA[New Member : I am using Shelly Edwards and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449556&title=new-member#449556 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 19358
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 4:29pm

I am using Shelly Edwards and she is awesome. She is based at the Fraser Street clinic, I don't think it matters to them where you are as I know one of the girls in my coffee group has the same midwife and lives in Papamoa.

Good luck with everything Two Shoes and welcome to the club

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:29:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449556&title=new-member#449556 <![CDATA[New Member : I used Leigh O&#039;Neill, who...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449454&title=new-member#449454 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 19358
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 3:03pm

I used Leigh O'Neill, who is fabulous!
Pat Shanks delivered Hannah, though, as Leigh was away. But she was fantastic. They're both based in Bethlehem at the Tauranga Midwifery Centre (I'm in Brookfield), so I'm sure they'll do Pillans point ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:03:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449454&title=new-member#449454 <![CDATA[New Member : Hi Two Shoes I&#039;m from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449073&title=new-member#449073 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 19358
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 8:47am

Hi Two Shoes

 

I'm from Tga, and I could probably recommend a couple of MW's, my one and ones my friends had.  My MW was Kay Jones - a wonderful lady!  Also Robin Cronin is fabulous - both are feeding lactations (is that the right word?!?) so helpful when it comes to b/feeding problems.  Although I'm not sure if they "service" the Pillians Point area, but I guess you can only ask, and they could put you on to the right people otherwise.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:47:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449073&title=new-member#449073 <![CDATA[New Member : MamaPickle wrote:Welcome Two...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449064&title=new-member#449064 Author: Two Shoes
Subject: 19358
Posted: 25 July 2008 at 8:27am

Originally posted by MamaPickle MamaPickle wrote:

Welcome Two Shoes!
Good luck with everything
Whereabouts in NZ do you live, when you live here?


Thanks for the welcome!
We are moving to Tauranga when we come back, DH family comes from there and its such a lovely place.

We are going to be in the Pillans Point area.

It will be interesting to compare the ante natal care in the UK and NZ!

You dont know any good mid wives in Tga by chance do you? It is going to be tricky getting one when based over here I think.]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:27:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=449064&title=new-member#449064 <![CDATA[New Member : Congrats Twoshoes, I hope everything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=446054&title=new-member#446054 Author: Natalie_G
Subject: 19358
Posted: 22 July 2008 at 9:33am

Congrats Twoshoes, I hope everything goes well for your and your DH

Look forward to seeing you around the board.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:33:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=446054&title=new-member#446054 <![CDATA[New Member : Welcome to OB and congratulations...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=446027&title=new-member#446027 Author: EmDee
Subject: 19358
Posted: 22 July 2008 at 8:52am

Welcome to OB and congratulations Two Shoes! ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:52:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=446027&title=new-member#446027 <![CDATA[New Member : Welcome to OhBaby TwoShoes Hope...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=446026&title=new-member#446026 Author: Neeks
Subject: 19358
Posted: 22 July 2008 at 8:48am

Welcome to OhBaby TwoShoes

Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:48:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=446026&title=new-member#446026 <![CDATA[New Member : Welcome Two Shoes! Good luck...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=445994&title=new-member#445994 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 19358
Posted: 22 July 2008 at 7:10am

Welcome Two Shoes!
Good luck with everything
Whereabouts in NZ do you live, when you live here? ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:10:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=445994&title=new-member#445994 <![CDATA[New Member : Oh no! I didnt mean to start a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=445986&title=new-member#445986 Author: Two Shoes
Subject: 19358
Posted: 22 July 2008 at 2:52am

Oh no! I didnt mean to start a whole new thread about me, I am new to this interweb forum thingee

Sorry everyone I wanted to reply to the Feb one....

Got hubbie to help me with this one....

Edited by Two Shoes]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:52:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=445986&title=new-member#445986 <![CDATA[New Member : Hi Everyone! I just wanted to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=445985&title=new-member#445985 Author: Two Shoes
Subject: 19358
Posted: 22 July 2008 at 2:03am

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to introduce myself as I've just joined and am also due in February with my 1st baby and am really excited about it, and look forward to sharing my journey with you all along the way!
I've got my first midwife appt tomorrow, I'll be 10 weeks 4 days, and have my first nuchal scan 2 weeks Tuesday.

I'm a kiwi living in London at the moment, but am coming home to have the baby, so we'll be back in December. Haven't told anyone yet, but look forward to breaking the news once I've had the nuchal scan and know everything's fine.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:03:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19358&PID=445985&title=new-member#445985