OHbaby! Forums : **Due May 2009** https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:40:14 +0000 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:05:02 +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=20430 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hey guys Im not sure if anyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=5815673&title=due-may-2009#5815673 Author: CarrieMum
Subject: 20430
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 8:05am

Hey guys Im not sure if anyone comes in here anymore but I just wanted to share our news that we're finally expecting number 2! It took us a long time to decide to have another one (and then 6 months TTC) but as we live back in NZ now with family support Im hoping it will be easier this time around.

Congratulations on all the second babies in here!

Mrs_B I'm planning an elective caesarian this time after my unpleasant labour and emergency caesarian last time. Sorry your VBAC didn't work out.

Anyway its nice to check in with you all. I hope everyone is going well.

Carrie.
]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:05:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=5815673&title=due-may-2009#5815673 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Yes, yes, yes and yes Tibby! C...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1407306&title=due-may-2009#1407306 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 13 November 2011 at 3:49pm

Yes, yes, yes and yes Tibby! C is a nightmare. He doesn't even behave when I take him out! People often comment on how full on he is.

TT - haven't really attempted it. Waiting until summer. He does like to wee on the grass though! So every nappy change it's "I do wees on the grass?" So off he charges outside to wee on the grass. So I guess if I pushed the matter we could get there but I've put it in the too hard basket for now.

I'll probably get slapped on the hand from OB for this but is anyone keen to join a private Facebook page for this group? I hardly ever come on here anymore as I don't like the fact that it is so easily accessible by anyone but miss having you girls to chat/whinge to about our rampaging toddlers ;) PM if you're keen and I'll set one up :)]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:49:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1407306&title=due-may-2009#1407306 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Anyone else finding their 2 yr...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1407298&title=due-may-2009#1407298 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 13 November 2011 at 2:15pm

Anyone else finding their 2 yr old impossible to deal with??? He doesn't listen, misbehaves and is generally unruly. However he tends to be ok when we are out??? Very hard work.

Going to start TT once we move next week. Joy!

Can't believe she is one already, where is the time going???]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:15:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1407298&title=due-may-2009#1407298 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : How&#039;s everyone going? My...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1403262&title=due-may-2009#1403262 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 31 October 2011 at 1:42pm

How's everyone going?

My little girl has turned one and is taking her first steps! I can't believe how quickly the time has gone.

Joscia, Gus is too cute!

How's everyone's TT going? We were doing ok but now regressed and back in nappies. GRRR. ]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:42:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1403262&title=due-may-2009#1403262 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Congrats MrsB! What a gorgeous...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1396899&title=due-may-2009#1396899 Author: KTPie
Subject: 20430
Posted: 09 October 2011 at 8:23pm


Congrats MrsB! What a gorgeous wee girl :) Great size too!!

Joscia, Gus is adorable!

Kaylah doesn't play up too often anymore when Mia is having a feed, but it has now become her time to have an accident! Not cool - I am so over potty training!! It's like a constant battle of one step forward, 2 steps back. Grrr!

Hope everyone is well - YAY for the warmer weather and longer days! :)

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:23:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1396899&title=due-may-2009#1396899 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Oh she&#039;s gorgeous MrsB. Mmmm,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1395883&title=due-may-2009#1395883 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 06 October 2011 at 1:40pm

Oh she's gorgeous MrsB. Mmmm, labour...yuk!
Very handsome wee man Joscia.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:40:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1395883&title=due-may-2009#1395883 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Oh look! Our thread got bumped...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1395085&title=due-may-2009#1395085 Author: Joscia
Subject: 20430
Posted: 04 October 2011 at 3:06pm

Oh look! Our thread got bumped up! Hi everyone - long time, no see etc...

Congrats Mrs_B! Hannah is such a pretty name.

Definitely no more babies here! We are very firmly in the 'one and done' camp. Still zero inclination to go there again, and I don't see that changing, well, ever to be honest!

I find it quite funny how people tend to pigeon-hole you when you say that you've made a conscious decision to have an only child - like you're a bit weird or something. (Though, maybe I am, right? ) I guess that's par for the course when you don't stick to the formula.

Here's a recent pic of Gus looking spunky (with a vacuum cleaner-styled mohawk):

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:06:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1395085&title=due-may-2009#1395085 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Oh yay MrsB, congrats!! She is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1395004&title=due-may-2009#1395004 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 04 October 2011 at 12:57pm

Oh yay MrsB, congrats!! She is so yummy.
I come on here but couldn't work out where our thread had gone.. duh! H also likes to bring out the challenging behaviour when I am giving little miss her bottle.
How's everyone doing? Any more babies? ]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:57:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1395004&title=due-may-2009#1395004 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : We named her Hannah yep she was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1394862&title=due-may-2009#1394862 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 03 October 2011 at 10:00pm

We named her Hannah yep she was a good size but we expected that as C was 9lb 6oz - I make big babies! My OB wanted me to bring my elective date forward a week because I had a BPP scan at 38wks that showed she was approx 4.2kgs then but I dug my heels in and said no. I went into labour the day before my original elective date, the OB was right after all but I got my trial of labour (and my god it hurt!) so I was happy with that.

Not sure if this link will work:

Photo

Edited by Mrs_B]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:00:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1394862&title=due-may-2009#1394862 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Oh wow huge congrats. What have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1394824&title=due-may-2009#1394824 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 03 October 2011 at 8:24pm

Oh wow huge congrats. What have you called her? Ollie still causes chaos when l'm BF. Bummer about the c/s again but at least you gave it a go and she was a jolly good size!]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:24:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1394824&title=due-may-2009#1394824 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hi Good thing I get an email...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1394667&title=due-may-2009#1394667 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 03 October 2011 at 2:37pm

Hi
Good thing I get an email when there is an update I never come on here any more and doesn't seem like anyone else does either!

Yes Tibby I have Our little girl was born on the 11th Sep at 41wks 9lb 3oz. I attempted a VBAC but ended up with another c-section for failure to progress after stalling at 5cm - stupid body! So a bit gutted about that but recovery this time has been a breeze in comparison. C has settled nicely into his role as big brother although still likes to break out the challenging 2yo behaviour while I'm stuck feeding on the couch! Hope everyone else is doing well.
]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:37:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1394667&title=due-may-2009#1394667 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hey MrsB must have had her baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1394605&title=due-may-2009#1394605 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 03 October 2011 at 1:13pm

Hey MrsB must have had her baby by now???
]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:13:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1394605&title=due-may-2009#1394605 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Katrina- that must&#039;ve been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1366191&title=due-may-2009#1366191 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 22 July 2011 at 9:08pm

Katrina- that must've been scary for you guys! I hope Charlotte is ok!
We've enrolled Clodagh at the local Montessori preschool and quite frankly I can't wait till she starts lol. she is one busy child! They take them as early as 2 years, 10 months at ours but I think we'll wait until she's 3- unless she is the right 'fit' at that age.
All well here anyway, I hardly ever come on OB anymore lol but its nice to see everyone is still enjoying their babies...I'm finding this age (2) very hard though. Oh well at least she's TT during the day now and almost there overnight. That's one less lot of nappies to wash lol ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:08:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1366191&title=due-may-2009#1366191 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : So quiet in here. Busy-ness all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1364208&title=due-may-2009#1364208 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 1:11pm

So quiet in here. Busy-ness all around!!

So at the 3 month Plunket check, they noticed Charlotte was developing a flat head on one side and didn't turn left ... at all. I'd kinda noticed, but didn't think much of it. They referred me to the hospital Physio who then sent me a letter basically saying "get lost. If it's still a problem in another 3 months we might take you then".

We'd already taken Lucas to a Cranio-sacral guy after he was born 'cause he'd been a forceps delivery, so we decided to take Charlotte and see if he could fix her.

Turns out the 4.5 hour delivery was a bit much for her body to keep up with and the muscles and tendons hadn't done what they should have. After 1/2 an hour of gentle tweaking, she seems to be much better! Looks left beautifully and feeds without choking (she would almost turn blue on occasions!). Such a relief. Even caught her sleeping on her left lately.

So pleased we just took matters into our own hands and got it sorted.

Anyone looked into the Montessori preschool setup? Been thinking I may send Lucas to somewhere like that in a year or two. Interested in hearing about people's experiences.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:11:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1364208&title=due-may-2009#1364208 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : SK, doesn&#039;t look like we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1359082&title=due-may-2009#1359082 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 07 July 2011 at 3:10pm

SK, doesn't look like we can pop over this week. Ollie getting over a cold and cough and Will now in the thick of it. We have been stuck in for a week now and it's driving me mad. Anyone know if any of the cough medicines work for babies?

Was going to send Ollie to his Porse carer today as he is well enough to go but he had little tears running down his face when she came to get him. I asked him if he wanted to stay home and he said yes. When we came back inside he looked at me and said 'l feel a bit sad'. Bless.... too cute.

Oh and l found Will has his bottom 2 teeth already. No wonder he is chewing everything!]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:10:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1359082&title=due-may-2009#1359082 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : That would be lovely. Will be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1356208&title=due-may-2009#1356208 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 01 July 2011 at 11:13am

That would be lovely. Will be in touch.
]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:13:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1356208&title=due-may-2009#1356208 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Tibby, \I swore by the sleep...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1355680&title=due-may-2009#1355680 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 June 2011 at 1:33pm

Tibby, \I swore by the sleep store info with both mine. Good luck with Will. Come round next week sometime when you are free x ]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:33:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1355680&title=due-may-2009#1355680 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : I can see a wee glimmer of light...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1355621&title=due-may-2009#1355621 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 June 2011 at 12:19pm

I can see a wee glimmer of light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Started CC or as it's now referred to VR with Will last night after 4 mths of waking 1-2 hrly. Some dedicated mums can cope with that but not me. Anyway for those of you having sleep issues with either toddlers or babies l can't recommend The Sleepstore facebook page highly enough. Fantastic free sleep advice.

SK, sounds like you have your hands full. Would still love to catch up.

Hi to everyone else!]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:19:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1355621&title=due-may-2009#1355621 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : No L wasnt in the end... but we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1354695&title=due-may-2009#1354695 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 28 June 2011 at 8:46pm

No L wasnt in the end... but we did wonder. Though his poos are always dynamite so maybe we just learned to live with it!!! lol

FIL is Lactose intolerant. He carries lactase enzyme pills around so if he feels like eating cheesecake he can pop some pills to digest it. Good for emergency cheesecake consumption!! You can do the same thing to a bottle of milk/cream apparently....Lactase breaks down lactose, (same with fructose/fructase?) so if you put it in milk then itll be broken down in a few hours. Not really worth it for 3 years, or giving pills to a wee one, but for FIL... it is I guess. Basically the body cant produce natural lactase, so youre just providing it in a handy pill.
Is he ok with fructose (apples, coconut, grapes, tomato)?
One doesnt automatically mean the other... but sometimes.

Nothing worse than undies filled with poo...

Edited by KitKat]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:46:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1354695&title=due-may-2009#1354695 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Thanks Kat, picked some lactose...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1354288&title=due-may-2009#1354288 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 28 June 2011 at 12:34pm

Thanks Kat, picked some lactose free milk so will give that a go. Was L lactose intolerant as well? How did you work it out? Did he have it diagnosed by a paed? What sort of food is he eating now?

Mum says I had exactly the same issues as M, but by about 3 years of age I grew out of it. So maybe it's hereditary....? Who knows.


]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:34:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1354288&title=due-may-2009#1354288 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Just a quick note- sorry for reading...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1354128&title=due-may-2009#1354128 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 28 June 2011 at 8:08am

Just a quick note- sorry for reading and running...
SpecialK- you may be eligable for assistance with the formula... if you can be bothered with the rigmorale... winz have extra bits n pieces for things like that.
We used to spend $26+ on formula per tin for lox... and it adds up per week!

Also- try substituting lactose free milk (in the soy milk section at supermkt) in all your meals/baking, as u would use milk.

just thoughts.

We also gave lox oat milk once he started solids.]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:08:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1354128&title=due-may-2009#1354128 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hi! Stef - yup, H is still having...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1353659&title=due-may-2009#1353659 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 27 June 2011 at 1:15pm

Hi!

Stef - yup, H is still having a day sleep. Horrible child if he doesn't have one. And yes, I would love to get him into undies! I think he is so ready, I just have to get on with it and do it. Although we had this conversation the other day: "H, have you done a poo? - No poo - are you sure? - No poo - H, I can smell it! Let's go change it. Where do poos go? - In the toilet - do you want big boy undies? - Yay, big boy undies!" 5 min later "- H, have you done a poo AGAIN?! - No poo." Take him to the toilet, show him the poo (gross, cleaning out pooey undies!)and ask him what's this? He says - Egg. WTF???!!!

Katrina, you will get there hun! I am only just surfacing but it does happen!

We had a rough couple of weeks, first with everyone being sick, DH had a spell at hospital - nothing major thankfully, and we've found out that M is lactose intolerant. We don't know if it's temporary following a tummy bug, but given all her previous eating and sleeping issues I think it was always there. In the last 10 days she's become a different baby - eating really well, draining her bottles, sleeping well and has finally started sleeping through! We have the odd night where she is up once but as she is teething I can't blame her! I feel like a different woman, going from her being up every 1-2 hours to just once a night. The only thing is lactose free formula is $$ and her meals have to all be cooked separately, so some nights I end up doing 3 lots of dinners which is ridiculous, must streamline. But it's quite hard to come up with healthy, filling, and easy meals for both of them that doesn't include dairy.

Auckland girls, when are we going to meet up? ]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:15:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1353659&title=due-may-2009#1353659 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : I hear ya Katrina! I&#039;ve had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1353446&title=due-may-2009#1353446 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 26 June 2011 at 9:41pm

I hear ya Katrina! I've had enough of my grumpy toddler! only 16-18 years til he moves out!
And as for the man part - they have no idea what we do! lol constantly thinking about stuff, we never turn our brains off. I'd give anything for some me time. I don't think it will happen anytime soon.
How many of your 2year olds are having day sleeps still?
Isaac is still having them mostly, anywhere from 1hr-2hrs (12.30pm-2pm give or take). I'm just wondering how much longer it will last. He can cope without it if we are out, but he gets even grumpier in the evenings. And more frequently he just lies/sits on his bed chatting to his toys and reading his books for an hour.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:41:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1353446&title=due-may-2009#1353446 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hi! Been lurking a little but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1353019&title=due-may-2009#1353019 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 25 June 2011 at 8:05pm

Hi! Been lurking a little but as you know, kids don't like giving you 2 minutes to do anything for yourself. Aaargh. Been one of those weeks and am feeling all those grumpy mummy feelings at the mo.

There's a large amount of grumpy wifey feelings in there too. Sometimes, I want to be a man! They have it so good, it's almost criminal.

Hoping things get better when these nasty winter bugs clear out. Running on exhaustion isn't much fun and I'm SO missing having time for my hobbies. Anyone with 2 kids here finding time for hobbies again? What age did it happen? Am getting desperate for "me" time.

Bought Lucas some undies today. I can't wait to get him in them, but think it's still a bit soon. We've had oodles of dry nappies lately, but just can't get that darn poo happening in the potty yet.

He also likes to call everyone "man" or "boy". Very cute but can be awkward when a not-so-feminine lady is walking towards us and Lucas is stately loudly "man!".]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:05:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1353019&title=due-may-2009#1353019 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Boo! Been so busy lately... I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1352836&title=due-may-2009#1352836 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 25 June 2011 at 12:14pm

Boo!
Been so busy lately...
I had a wonderful experience of a norovirus this week. You guys should try it! not.
Lox has a cold.. though soldiering... good boy.

FIL is staying for the weekend.

Ive managed to get myself into an exciting creative project... which is taking up lots of all the spare time I have.... (!) But hey, its fun so we squeeze it in somewhere.

Gosh Ive been sarcastic so far! sorry...

Lox is often refered to as a chatterbox... he talks non stop, its exhausting! He makes friends everywhere he goes. Tells people all about the puddles he's jumping in, and whether there are fish in them, and how they should go to the zoo and see the monkeys eat apples. Its very funny.

Plus Im looking for a new house to rent.... Im sick of the mould. Why isnt insulating rental properties the law??

How is everyone else??
]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:14:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1352836&title=due-may-2009#1352836 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Come out, come out, wherever you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1351857&title=due-may-2009#1351857 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 23 June 2011 at 2:53pm

Come out, come out, wherever you are!!!
]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:53:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1351857&title=due-may-2009#1351857 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Carrie where are you living in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1347396&title=due-may-2009#1347396 Author: maudie23
Subject: 20430
Posted: 15 June 2011 at 8:00pm

Carrie where are you living in Brisbane? I would love to have a catch up and for the kids to meet and have a play. my mobile is 0418669300 drop me a text and lets orgainise something ]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:00:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1347396&title=due-may-2009#1347396 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Wow Maudie! That is impressive....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1345710&title=due-may-2009#1345710 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 13 June 2011 at 12:20pm

Wow Maudie! That is impressive. The days will fly by with 3.

Great news about the dummy Kitkat.

Things rather tough here thanks to my little insominiac. Will is still waking 1-2 hrly overnight at 3 mths. Kind of reaching breaking point really. All the books say you can't really do anything til 4 mths so waiting on that then will have to do cc. Looked back over old posts to see what Ollie was up to and he was no where near as bad. Any ideas gratefully received.

Ollie is doing well. He knows the whole alphabet but most of it is only recognisable to us lol. He can count to 14 but everything is yellow. His speech is great and l can actually have little conversations with him, very cute. We moved him into a bed last weekend and he has done so well. He does fall out onto the cushions but isn't fazed by it. In fact he is sleeping in later since the move. TT, not going there yet but Ollie seems increasingly ready. He asked to use the toilet last night (potty) and then 10 mins later did a poo in it! I'm not going to push it tho, l'll just follow his lead and see how we go. Definitely in no rush.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:20:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1345710&title=due-may-2009#1345710 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Oh- And update- Dummy: We were...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1343909&title=due-may-2009#1343909 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 10 June 2011 at 2:56pm

Oh- And update-
Dummy:

We were at the zoo the other day, and at the end are the otters. Lox dropped his dummy in to their enclosure- in the assumption Id get it back!!!

Well- that was it.... Gone.

It took a few tears, and a while to understand there wasnt one in the car, or at home... and that the otters were going to keep it...
But he understands now- and we havent had a problem- Cold turkey.
He just mumbles omething about the otters having his dubby...

Dummy is in otter heaven now.. lol Im stoked.

(its ok- the keeper retrieved it secretly while lox wasnt looking!)

Edited by KitKat]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:56:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1343909&title=due-may-2009#1343909 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hi guys! I often wonder how you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1343903&title=due-may-2009#1343903 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 10 June 2011 at 2:51pm

Hi guys! I often wonder how you are...

Maudie- WOW. Very busy woman ey! 3 babies under 27 months! They'll be able to learn so much together... teach each other how to do stuff, and egg each other on!

Carrie- Daniel sounds very smart! Alphabets and numbers! very good going! Id imagine it being tough without your family around. Well, I found it tough, i shouldnt assume others do... but as you say- lonely. Wont it be good to move back to NZ to be nearer them.

TT- I havent had any luck so far, not even recognition of poos or wees.
I think Im probably not being very proactive either though.
I found a book in the library the other day about Elimination Communication.... Basically nappy free babies. VERY interesting. I always thought about it being too much pressure on a little one to have to worry about all that, not to mention us as parents! And there was NO way I couldve with Lox.... it goes into real depth about the cultural, physiological, psychological and physical stuff. So- I have taken some interesting snippets from it, and may even give it a go with number 2... when we choose to have number2.
I hadnt thought about it much, but it pointed out that the majority of babies are brought up w/o nappies. Only Western/industrialised/developed countries have them/can afford them. India, China, Africa to name a few- none of them rely on nappies... just teach 'em young, use crotchless pants so they can squat when they need, have vessels handy all the time, and establish a cue sound (like a whisper ssssss) when its time to 'eliminate' lol. I always thought it was hippy dippy- but actually it makes a lot of sense. (and Im a secret hippy!!).
The thing is I guess- our whole family unit, and culture has evolved... The term- it takes a village to raise a baby... well now its often just immediate family, or even single mums.... makes even learning about these things difficult. What is totally logical, and natural to them, is almost un-comprehendable to us... where do you start with 'no nappies' aaaagh.

A very interesting concept I find.

It got me motivated with a few different techniques anyways.

Also made me think- with Lox about to TT, he might be a good teaching tool for number2- copying toiletting etc. Are you finding that Maudie??

Sorry for the novel.



Edited by KitKat]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:51:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1343903&title=due-may-2009#1343903 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hi there, after Maudie updating...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1342785&title=due-may-2009#1342785 Author: CarrieMum
Subject: 20430
Posted: 08 June 2011 at 11:18pm

Hi there, after Maudie updating I thought I would pop in and say hello too ( if anyone remembers me?) I still pop in here from time to time.
We are still in Brisbane. Im working 2 days a week as a nurse in the large public hospital here and my DH has a new IT job where he works from home all the time which is lovely.
Our lifestyle in Brisbane is really good but its a bit lonely without family. We have some good friends but its not the same. We are also still renting here and I miss having our own home. We still own our house in Auckland and luckily it has the same tenants as when we left 2 and a half years ago!
No TT or big bed here yet but Daniel is a very easy going boy and he chats away all day. He can say half the alphabet, count to 10 and knows all his colours so we think he's going ok.
Regarding TT, he tells me when he's done a wee or a poo but I don't think he's quite ready for TT yet. He doesn't climb out of the cot so Im not rushing him into a bed yet.
Shame we never got to catch up Maudie but it seems you have been VERY busy!!!
Still just Daniel and not planning another baby until sometime next year. We are hoping to move back to NZ (Hamilton) early next year to be closer to our families so if that happens we'll start TTC once we've done the big international move. It will be so nice to have family support and company next time rather than doing it all on our own living overseas.
Glad you're all doing well and exciting all these second and THIRD babies arriving or on the way. Take care.]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:18:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1342785&title=due-may-2009#1342785 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Isn&#039;t TT great?! Clodagh...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340493&title=due-may-2009#1340493 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 05 June 2011 at 8:04am

Isn't TT great?! Clodagh is now using the potty and sometimes the toilet and often tells us when she needs to go poos or wees..but by no means all the time! I'm fairly confident of leaving her with no nappy on though at home during the day cos she will usually tell me she needs to go...but yeah a bit hit and miss lol. She was ready ages ago but I wasn't, you really need the time to commit to it and I simply didn't have time or energy (still don't really lol).]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:04:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340493&title=due-may-2009#1340493 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Congratulations Maudie! Amazed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340169&title=due-may-2009#1340169 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 04 June 2011 at 12:56pm

Congratulations Maudie! Amazed you gonna have 3 soon ... 2 is blowing my mind at the moment, can't get my head around 3. You're an absolute legend!

Anyone got any spare energy they can send me?! heck, this sleep deprivation is hard slog. My kids are both so good and well behaved, yet I feel like I hit the wall so often.   Come the kids' bedtime I have to begin acting and pretend like I'm not about to lose the plot completely. Argh. I love having a little baby around to snuggle with again, but at the same time I can't wait until we're out of this newborn phase. Tough times.

No TT here either. Maudie, once again you amaze me. L will tell me after he's done something and like Stefany, #1 & #2 are all the same here. L totally understands what the potty is about and even puts his toys on it and gives them chocolate, pretending they've done a poo. I guess it's just a matter of time. 2 in nappies though ... I'm very sick of wiping bottoms!

Got a great pic of L giving C a cuddle this morning. Will try post it here sometime. Also managed to get out of the house and child free for an hour this morning. Phew, I needed that SO much.

I've decided my sanity cannot handle any more children. I'm stopping at 2. Think I'm just not wired for any more. How about you guys? Anyone here planning on more than 2?]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:56:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340169&title=due-may-2009#1340169 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : I can&#039;t do queens bday Monday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340136&title=due-may-2009#1340136 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 04 June 2011 at 11:02am

I can't do queens bday Monday or the Monday morning after :( are you still out mission bay way?

Maudie! Hello! 3 kids already, wow congrats. Do you think you'll have another one too? I hope your girl has a safe arrival.

Mrs b I'd be happy for a catch up out south in a few weeks. Somewhere with lots of room for lots of toddlers and babies and prams lol.

No TT here either, although he is now telling us when he's done poo and wee, but he calls everything poo which is confusing sometimes.]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:02:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340136&title=due-may-2009#1340136 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hey Maudie! great to hear from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340107&title=due-may-2009#1340107 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 04 June 2011 at 10:06am

Hey Maudie! great to hear from you and congratulations on the soon to be addition to your family (are you mad!?? ) Very exciting though I'm sure all will go well and I look forward to hearing of her arrival so make sure you come back and update us! It is fairly quiet in here these days I guess everyone is busy with toddlers and 2nd babies.

No progress here on the toilet training, I can't be bothered to be honest. Too many layers of clothing in winter = too many accidents!

Auckland girls - I would love to gatecrash one of your catch ups one day if you ever happen to meet up in South Auckland anywhere as we moved house last weekend so are now only about an hour south of Manukau now. Botany Downs shopping anyone? ]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:06:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340107&title=due-may-2009#1340107 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Maudie it&#039;s lovely to see...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340091&title=due-may-2009#1340091 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 04 June 2011 at 9:32am

Maudie it's lovely to see you again! But you are mad lol 3 under 27 months?? I thought 2 under 18 months was bad enough hehe
Very exciting about a baby girl though...that is awesome! ]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:32:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1340091&title=due-may-2009#1340091 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hello Ladies, Well it has been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1339997&title=due-may-2009#1339997 Author: maudie23
Subject: 20430
Posted: 03 June 2011 at 11:13pm

Hello Ladies,

Well it has been years. I finally pulled my finger out and thought I would post and update everyone on our progress.

We are settled here in Brisbane.
Mattijs is doing so well, he is completely toilet trained. He has been now for about 4 months. He started when he was having a holiday with my Mum who does family daycare. All of a sudden Mattijs came home asking to use the toilet I was like ok lets try. From that day it has been go go go for us.

We had another Baby Boy lasy March, Caleb. He is doing so well, Caleb is a big Boy. He is such a thug. He has started walking finally. At Caleb's 1st Birthday he was 12kg.
He is a little parrot, he tries to repeat everything that Mattijs says. It is very cute.

So what does 2011 hold for us. ANOTHER BABY. I HAVE 8 WEEKS TO GO. Mark & I are expecting a BABY GIRL We are so so so excited. I am very nervous as well. I just want my Daughter here safe and sound. I have no doubt my little Angel Anika will be with us on the day her little sister is born.

So ladies I will have 3 babies under 27 months.

I am going to go back now and read about everyone else and see all the new Babies. I am so looking forward to seeing what everyone has been upto. xxxxxx]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:13:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1339997&title=due-may-2009#1339997 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : I can&#039;t do this monday but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1338873&title=due-may-2009#1338873 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 02 June 2011 at 3:06pm

I can't do this monday but can do the following one. Don't mind morning or afternoon but morning prob easier if we don't want a bunch of grumpy children!]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:06:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1338873&title=due-may-2009#1338873 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : I&#039;m keen! We are normally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1338812&title=due-may-2009#1338812 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 02 June 2011 at 1:55pm

I'm keen! We are normally free most afternoons but I am a bit nervous about traffic coming back...? ]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:55:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1338812&title=due-may-2009#1338812 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Yup - we usually have Jumping...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1338158&title=due-may-2009#1338158 Author: KTPie
Subject: 20430
Posted: 01 June 2011 at 2:13pm

Yup - we usually have Jumping Beans on a Monday morning, but can put it off for a week or meet in the afternoon. This Monday we have nothing on, but it's Queens Birthday so don't know how it would suit you guys? DH will be working anyway so makes no different to us! We are free Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well, or any afternoon!]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:13:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1338158&title=due-may-2009#1338158 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Was thinking it&#039;s prob easier...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1337384&title=due-may-2009#1337384 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 31 May 2011 at 12:51pm

Was thinking it's prob easier to go to someones house too. Happy to come to you. Just need to agree on which monday?

]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 12:51:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1337384&title=due-may-2009#1337384 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Birthday cake!!Edited by KTPie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336619&title=due-may-2009#1336619 Author: KTPie
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 May 2011 at 1:53pm



Birthday cake!!

Edited by KTPie]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 13:53:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336619&title=due-may-2009#1336619 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336618&title=due-may-2009#1336618 Author: KTPie
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 May 2011 at 1:52pm

]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 13:52:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336618&title=due-may-2009#1336618 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : hehe no need to hide in shame...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336616&title=due-may-2009#1336616 Author: KTPie
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 May 2011 at 1:48pm

hehe no need to hide in shame on here kitkat - plenty of mummy brains around here!!

Hi all - have been MIA for ages... we moved house about a month ago which seemed to take over our lives for a bit there! Nothing much to report though. Kaylah is 2 tomorrow and we had her party on Saturday which she LOVED! Thanks for the recipe too kitkat - worked really well - I modified it slightly by adding a teaspoon of instant coffee with the liquid, 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence, and about a cup of chocolate chips that melt into the warm mixture and make it even more chocolatey!

Auckland ladies, we're definitely up for a catch up! More than happy to have everyone here if it's easier with all of the little bubs... we have a big garden for the older ones to play in ]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 13:48:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336616&title=due-may-2009#1336616 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hehe ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336605&title=due-may-2009#1336605 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 May 2011 at 1:37pm

Hehe
]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 13:37:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336605&title=due-may-2009#1336605 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : BFN BFN BFN ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336531&title=due-may-2009#1336531 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 May 2011 at 11:56am

BFN
BFN
BFN]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 11:56:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336531&title=due-may-2009#1336531 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhh lol I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336530&title=due-may-2009#1336530 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 May 2011 at 11:55am

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhh

lol


I meant BFN!!!!!!!!!!!!


see- no brain.
Im going to go and hide in shame now.]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 11:55:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336530&title=due-may-2009#1336530 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Bit confused Kitkat, is that BFP...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336459&title=due-may-2009#1336459 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 May 2011 at 10:19am

Bit confused Kitkat, is that BFP or did you mean BFN???]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 10:19:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336459&title=due-may-2009#1336459 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Oh Tibby- Im sorry youve had another...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336158&title=due-may-2009#1336158 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 6:32pm

Oh Tibby- Im sorry youve had another refluxy bub... Dummies are awesome for it, there are studies about the actual benefits of dummies/sucking for reflux too which I thought was interesting.
We are gonna wait till the second molars are through, then go cold turkey I think. Biff the dummy.

I would be lost without my mum... I found it so hard in Dnd with MIL...(and FIL tbh) which all turned to custard eventually- she really was psychotic in the end!
Skype is good if you can.

Well- Results ladies:
BFP

Crimson Wave broke.
I was definately panicking... Thanks for listening to my ramblings as usual.

I hope you all get some sleep soon.. ]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 18:32:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1336158&title=due-may-2009#1336158 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : I agree with the rascal 2yr olds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1335231&title=due-may-2009#1335231 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 8:15pm

I agree with the rascal 2yr olds tibby! I feel like i'm saying NO, DONT DO THAT all day long sometimes.
I couldn't imagine doing 2 kids without my mum, MILs can be ok, but it's still not your own mum.

I'm keen for a catch up, Mondays probably are better for me.]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 20:15:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1335231&title=due-may-2009#1335231 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hi all! Have tried to keep up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1334829&title=due-may-2009#1334829 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 10:48am

Hi all! Have tried to keep up with posts now and then but then seem to forget what l have read.

Mum went back to the UK this week. It has been really hard to deal with and l feel incredibly mean for raising the boys here so they dont see her and vice versa. I also will really miss her as she was amazing with both boys and me. It makes me dislike my MIL even more which is something l will need to work thru as l am stuck with her.

Ollie is doing great, complete 2 yr old rascal. Everything is, l dont want to, no way, stop it etc. Wonder where he gets that from?....oops lol. He spends alot of time in time out and l am constantly telling him off but l can't see what else to do.

Unfortunately after me saying we had avoided reflux it hit us like a ton of bricks when l finally realised that that's what all the screaming, unsettledness etc was. So Will is on meds now and much better thank goodness. Still wakes 1-2 hrly overnight tho and only the odd 20 min sleep during the day. Resorted to a dummy which has been fantastic. He doesn't have it at night or all the time so once things settle l hope l'll be able to get rid of it without to much trouble.

Well better go before the 20 min sleep has been and gone! SpecialK, KTPie and Stefany3 let me know if you fancy a catch up. Can do Mon and Fridays.

Edited by tibby]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 10:48:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1334829&title=due-may-2009#1334829 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : It has been quiet in here, I only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1334639&title=due-may-2009#1334639 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 10:06pm

It has been quiet in here, I only pop in once a week, if that. Two kids definatly keeps me off the net A LOT more. I'm just always changing nappies, feeding the baby, playing with Isaac in my spare time so I don't feel like he feels neglected! And going out is just a pain now, but I do like to get out of the house to give Isaac a change of scenery.
We had a big 2nd party a couple of weeks ago, mum made the cake (I gave her a picture to copy). And we got a bouncy castle, which was a big hit! luckily the weather was good on the day!




]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 22:06:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1334639&title=due-may-2009#1334639 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : KitKat - PM/Facebook me your address,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333864&title=due-may-2009#1333864 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 8:03pm

KitKat - PM/Facebook me your address, I will send you a few in the post. You can not keep us in suspense all that time! Seriously, I have loads of internet cheapies left since we got UTD first month trying

SK - ugh that sound hideous. Hope you have a better night tonight ]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 20:03:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333864&title=due-may-2009#1333864 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : OMG!!!! I dont know how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333850&title=due-may-2009#1333850 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 7:52pm

OMG!!!!
I dont know how u function to type!!!

Samoa- mmmmmmmm sounds loverly.

Sorry ladies- no moolah for the stick to pee on. have to wait till next fri when I can see doc. frickn ages away.
I dont think i am.... now. argh who knows. Itd be the imaculate conception- practically!!!
]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 19:52:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333850&title=due-may-2009#1333850 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Ooh Kat pee pee pee!! We are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333588&title=due-may-2009#1333588 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 2:27pm

Ooh Kat pee pee pee!!

We are just back from a week in Samoa - H LOVED it, told anyone who'd listen that he was on " rocket plane to Samoa". Don't know where he got the rocket plane from lol. He got real tanned and blond and looks like a total beach bum - and LOVED the Samoan bands in resorts, would go up to the front and dance with them!He also started weeing in the toilet, YAY! So much easier when it's hot and he can run around without nappy on, I imagine it will be a bit harder in the NZ winter, will have to stock up on lots of cheap trackies with elastic bands for him. I think he is so ready for TT so I don't want to wait till next summer.

He is also cutting his molars - ARGH - and little miss just cut two front teeth, last night H was up 3 times and M every 45-1 from 9pm to 6am. Hopefully a better night tonight!!]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 14:27:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333588&title=due-may-2009#1333588 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : lol KitKat - I would say it would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333317&title=due-may-2009#1333317 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 9:22am

lol KitKat - I would say it would be a fairly slim chance but POAS anyway and let us know!! ]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 09:22:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333317&title=due-may-2009#1333317 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : What a bonus- having a chef BIL!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333312&title=due-may-2009#1333312 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 9:19am

What a bonus- having a chef BIL!!! Any pics ladies??

I want it to be sunny- it isnt.

I have a question- just wanted to run it by u guys...
I have had a throbing headache for 4 days, and feel like iv been stomped on by an elephant. Im always tired, which is nothing new, but more so now. That feeling of really low blood pressure yknow.
I also have really swollen gums, like when I was preggo.

Anyway- I only really thought this morning- perhaps i should poas??

Thing is I had AF this month already- and there was only 1 chance of conception in the last 2 months- that was 2 months ago!
Could 5 days of AF (ussually 7)be considered implantation bleeding? It was pretty heavy.

I know people say that 2nd pregnancies can be totally different... Id be so completely shocked if i was... as Im not nauseous i dont feel at all preggo. In fact i would be really worried if i was- considering the wine consumption on a few nights this month!

I think I just talked myself into thinking I have a virus, or something... I cant be----- right?? I guess the fact Im writing this proves Im not sure.
Oh God listen to me-

Padded room anyone??
]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 09:19:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1333312&title=due-may-2009#1333312 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hi everyone! Not much to report...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1330176&title=due-may-2009#1330176 Author: Joscia
Subject: 20430
Posted: 20 May 2011 at 10:07am

Hi everyone!

Not much to report here really, we're just ticking along. Toilet training is going, well, ok I suppose. Gus has started asking to use the potty again this week (before we'd ask him and he'd say no) But now he'll go for a wee and then shriek 'GOOD BOY!' at the top of his lungs. It's pretty funny!

Starting to think about 'the birthday party' for next weekend. We've sent out invites, but now I need to organise the food etc. I am half-heartedly contemplating a cake, but I 'don't bake' as a general rule, so I might just get my BIL (a chef) to whip one up. Heh.

]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 10:07:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1330176&title=due-may-2009#1330176 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : So quiet in here these days! Everyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1330090&title=due-may-2009#1330090 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 20 May 2011 at 8:12am

So quiet in here these days! Everyone busy with rampaging toddlers and new bubbas I guess.

Great cakes KitKat! Hard to believe our baby are (or nearly) two! and yay for deciding on #2 KitKat hope they get your meds sorted soon.

How's everyone going with toilet training? ]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 08:12:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1330090&title=due-may-2009#1330090 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Great! glad it worked! apart from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1329974&title=due-may-2009#1329974 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 19 May 2011 at 9:19pm

Great! glad it worked! apart from the logistics- I meant to say- 2 people is a bonus, but I ussually just wing it- bit like flipping a pancake- speed is your friend, as is gravity. And using a cooling rack top and bottom. ie- flip onto cooling rack, then flip onto cooling rack again (now is up right way on cooling rack, then repeat till up right way on a board.... clear as mud???

lol
sounds ridiculous doesnt it.

Or- do cupcakes!!!!! hahahaaa.
]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 21:19:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1329974&title=due-may-2009#1329974 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Cake recipe is fantastic. thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1327210&title=due-may-2009#1327210 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 16 May 2011 at 3:00pm

Cake recipe is fantastic. thanks so much Kitkat. I'm a terrible baker at the best of times and this one actually worked for me!

Only problem is when I went to move it from the cooling tray to the board for decorating it broke to pieces! devastating. How do you usually do that transition? I had to use 2 cooling racks to fit the cake on and it became a logistical feat when it came to moving.

Hopefully icing will hide the mess and eating it will just have to involve plates and cutlery :)]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 15:00:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1327210&title=due-may-2009#1327210 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Thanks so much for that recipe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1319843&title=due-may-2009#1319843 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 2:01pm

Thanks so much for that recipe Kitkat! I was just thinking last night that I need to get onto L's cake sometime and this will be perfect. Looking forward to giving it a whirl. I've never done a fancy birthday cake before so hoping it all goes ok.

Sorry to hear you have to wait a little longer for #2. Hoping it's all easily sorted for you.

L had a tummy bug yesterday. Makes me angry to think someone took their ill child out and passed it on, but I have to remind myself that it's that time of year. Didn't really enjoy the barf all over my bed as a result though. Mental note to self: when a sick child is lying in my bed, place a waterproof mattress cover underneath them.

Parenthood is exhausting, isn't it?! I love my kids to pieces, but some personal space occasionally doesn't go amiss either. I'd love to go to the toilet in peace sometime, or have a drink of juice without hiding around a corner so the toddler doesn't see. Maybe even sit down to a hot coffee instead of one that was made 1.5 hours ago and has gone cold on the bench!]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 14:01:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1319843&title=due-may-2009#1319843 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Here Goes: Kats Chocolate Cake...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1319738&title=due-may-2009#1319738 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 11:51am

Here Goes:

Kats Chocolate Cake (not with KitKats):

2 cups water
3cups caster sugar
250g chopped butter
1/2 cup cocoa (use the real stuff, not that cadbury stuf, its not as chocolaty- and I use a BIG 1/2 cup)
1tsp Bicarb soda
3 cups SR flour
4 eggs lightly beaten

*Combine water, sugar, butter, sifted cocoa, bicarb soda in a LARGE saucepan (it bubbles up a lot).
*Stir on low till sugar dissolves.
*Bring to boil, and 'simmer' for 5 min or so. Make sure you watch it, as it bubbles up a lot.
*Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and cool for at least 10-15 min.
*Add sifted flour, and eggs beat mixture till smooth
*Pour into a lined tin.
Bake in moderate oven (180) for 50 min.
Stand for 10 min before turning onto a wire rack for cooling.

Notes:
You can use all sorts of tin shapes/sizes, or put it into 1 big slab tin, keep an eye on the cooking time if you divide the mixture into more than 1 tine as it may not take as long to cook.
This cake is easy to cut/shape with a sharp knife... serrated is best. Only once cooled... and dont ice it till its cool, or its all melt away.

Choc icing:

Icing sugar
Cocoa
Butter melted
bit of milk to get the right consistency

No idea on quantities- I never measure it.
Prob 3 cups icing sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, 50g butter, 50ml milk???
Beat it up and see... cant go wrong really.]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 11:51:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1319738&title=due-may-2009#1319738 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : oooh kat, I&#039;d love that recipe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1319728&title=due-may-2009#1319728 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 11:33am

oooh kat, I'd love that recipe - I did a chocolate Victoria sponges sandwiched together with nutella but very crumbly. I'll have to post a pic once I work out how and find the cord for the camera

Sucks about having to wait for #2... hope you get things sorted soon. ]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 11:33:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1319728&title=due-may-2009#1319728 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Im so glad I havent scared u off...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1318274&title=due-may-2009#1318274 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 04 May 2011 at 12:33pm

Im so glad I havent scared u off SpecialK. I thought no-one was ever going to post

In my experience- the best cake to use is not a sponge, they just crumble. Ill post a recipe of a choc slab cake if anyone wants to use it... its AWESOME, moist, keeps well, yuuum.
Ls cake- either an airport, or a native bush scene. not sure yet.

Happy Birthday to all who have turned 2! crazy ey.

2 in one room-wow. I cant comprehend it.
I just went to doc to ask about having #2. He said to wait a while. Funny- I know he is right, but it sux being told that.
My thyroid is playing up, so I should really suss it out first. more bloods, more meds... grrr

]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 12:33:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1318274&title=due-may-2009#1318274 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Where is everyone?! Cakes -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1317847&title=due-may-2009#1317847 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 8:41pm

Where is everyone?!

Cakes - yikes - I spent all friday baking and decorating a tiger cake for H's jungle party. Have never done anything like it before and it was hard work! Also my recipe may not have been the best... Kat I love the excavation cake! What are you planning for L? Can't believe I have a two year old!! How's everyone going with their little ones? My two have started sharing a room - two cots end on end - going ok so far! ]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 20:41:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1317847&title=due-may-2009#1317847 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Lovely pics!!! The twins are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1308723&title=due-may-2009#1308723 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 18 April 2011 at 8:13pm

Lovely pics!!! The twins are so grown up! Tibby- glad that no reflux has reared its ugly head for you all so far... phew.
SpecialK- thats hilarious- 'Its a BABY!!" lol

Ive found Locky loves Meercat docos, and Danny the Champion of the World, and Jane and the Dragon. They are godsend DVDs at dinner time... ie- so I can make dinner.

I remember the box houses when I was a kid.... DP made a car recently which was quite extrordinary....
I have some pics on my blog:


CAKES!!!! YAY!!! Ive become quite excited about them lately... after doing an excavation site cake for a frinds wee 2yr old... Im gonna do an airport cake for lox... and recently I did a Mueller Hutt cake for BIL (Brother in Law).





Whats a feeding booster seat??


Edited by KitKat]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:13:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1308723&title=due-may-2009#1308723 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Awww Stef he is yummy! And MM...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1308396&title=due-may-2009#1308396 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 18 April 2011 at 1:10pm

Awww Stef he is yummy! And MM love your pics, and happy birthday to all your kiddies.

Glad scan went well MrsB! I too resisted finding out and when DD was born and handed too me there was a small drama with the cord rupturing so my ob was busy sorting that out. I couldn't care less, and was like "what is it, what is it", and he goes "what do you mean, it's a BABY!". So I tell him that I KNOW it's a baby, but what is it? He shrugs and tells me that he thinks it's a boy! So then I unwrap little miss and proudly and hysterically announce that it's a girl and ask Dh to double check.

Kat - honestly, the baby is the easy bit! When H is in daycare and I only have little miss it feels like a day off! Although she is already starting trying to get up on her knees, so I think we'll have a crawler soon. I'll let you know how I am getting on with toddler and a crawler! But they do entertain each other, H dances for her and 'reads' her stories, so cute.

entertaining toddlers... I am considering more hours at day care! Seriously I get out of the house at least once, sometimes twice a day - we go to story time at our library, mainly music, to the park or the playground, or meet up with friends. When we have to be at home I just let him watch TV or I put on a kids CD on for him, or let him do drawing. Although he too is a fan of using crayons everywhere but the paper! ]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:10:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1308396&title=due-may-2009#1308396 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : havent been here for ages! all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307995&title=due-may-2009#1307995 Author: soozie
Subject: 20430
Posted: 17 April 2011 at 7:10pm

havent been here for ages! all the babies have grown so much and so manyof you with no.2's already. I hear you Kit Kat it does make you wonder eh? if it wasnt for the sleepless nights..... but it does all go so quick. Love the photos must post some myself! just wanted to ask if anyone has got a feeding booster seat and where they got it have been looking around but not seen anything very nice.... Many thanks.... ]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:10:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307995&title=due-may-2009#1307995 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hi ladies....congrats on all these...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307631&title=due-may-2009#1307631 Author: MyMolly
Subject: 20430
Posted: 16 April 2011 at 9:42pm

Hi ladies....congrats on all these new bubbas and others on the way!! I'm just popping in to say hi. I suppose my two will be kicking off the round of 2nd birthdays!!! Yep Jack and Scarlett are two tomorrow. Crazy!!! Miss Molly turned 6 last week...so I am almost partied, caked and presented out (oh, and poor!!).

Matt is still home with the kids. I would say by this time next year he will be pursuing something else. J and S are ratbags and no doubt becoming typical strong willed tantrum throwing toddlers...which is normal but x2 just makes it that little more unbearable. We are going through a face guaging phase at the moment!

It's school holidays for me and I am SO ready for a break. 11 weeks is a hard slog. I cannot imagine how hard the 14 week terms used to be for teachers back when I was a kid.

Here's my little Master Chefs last week...


Miss 6 at her "Hop" party...ready to watch the movie


Here's their cakes all ready for tomorrow...


Take care everyone. I will have a nosey in here over the next few weeks.

XX MM]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:42:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307631&title=due-may-2009#1307631 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : haha that is awesome! C has watched...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307606&title=due-may-2009#1307606 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 16 April 2011 at 8:44pm

haha that is awesome! C has watched far too much Wiggles and Barney today (thank god for Tivo ) He only really got into TV about a month ago and it has been a sanity saver!! It has been pouring with rain here so being stuck inside with a rampage toddler is horrible!

We did some drawing with crayons until he drew on the wall when i was in the loo so then the crayons got put away! Went to the supermarket and had a two hour nap and the was about the extent of our day!

I'm really not creative so struggle to think of ways to entertain him. Guess you could try playdough or painting if you don't mind the mess! ]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:44:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307606&title=due-may-2009#1307606 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Yay, Kitkat! Feel the fear and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307592&title=due-may-2009#1307592 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 16 April 2011 at 8:18pm

Yay, Kitkat! Feel the fear and do it anyway! lol

The government used to provide live in Karitane support for a few months after the birth of multiples ... do they still do that? I'm sure after dealing with a reflux/colic baby though, anything you face now will be a breeze!

Entertaining toddlers?! What a mission! We were recently given 3 huge cardboard boxes by a friend and DH constructed an insanely large hut in our lounge for L. It's huge! But L has had hours of play in there. Great for wet weather days too. When C sleeps, L and I have tea parties in there too and eat snacks or read books. It's been fantastic. Annoyingly huge and awkward, but the benefits outweigh all that.



Would love to hear everyone elses ideas too. Some days bedtime just can't come soon enough!!]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:18:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307592&title=due-may-2009#1307592 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : No time but just wanted to say...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307445&title=due-may-2009#1307445 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 16 April 2011 at 2:26pm

No time but just wanted to say Kitkat, William shows no signs of reflux so looks like we escaped it this time if that helps persuade you.]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:26:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307445&title=due-may-2009#1307445 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : aaaaaaw cutie patootie! lol-...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307330&title=due-may-2009#1307330 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 16 April 2011 at 8:48am

aaaaaaw cutie patootie!

lol- youre right... I think we might- eeeeeeek
Imagine if we get another refluxer- or twins! Thats what scares me the most... and I have a really strong feeling about having twins, I feel Ive always been destined for it, and its in the family... Just when you think it cant be any harder- its twins!

How are the twins going btw? Scarlett and Jack?? hellooo?

Staying at home question: How do you entertain your toddler?? I run out of inspiration. L is quite obsessed with a particular monkey book at the mo, a DK Resource book. Great pictures. His latest word is proboscis. (proboscis monkey).
]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:48:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307330&title=due-may-2009#1307330 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Awwww he&#039;s gorgeous Steph!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307109&title=due-may-2009#1307109 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 15 April 2011 at 4:58pm

Awwww he's gorgeous Steph!

KitKat - It will be different next time! (So I keep telling myself!) You survived with L so you can survive anything the next one might throw at ya. Go on do it

Had our anatomy scan today - all is well. It took all my will power but I managed to not ask what the sex was this time. So we will have a nice surprise in 20 or so weeks I'm quite excited about that. ]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:58:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307109&title=due-may-2009#1307109 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Yup, A home birth!! KitKat, here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307102&title=due-may-2009#1307102 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 15 April 2011 at 4:53pm

Yup, A home birth!!
KitKat, here are some pics... babies are so cute, but hard work, although at the moment it's so nice to just put Timothy down anywhere, and he stays put. You should have more!
Katrina, you're right, staying at home for a week has had a massive impact on our account. It's a great way to save money haha.


]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:53:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1307102&title=due-may-2009#1307102 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : YAY wow congrats!!! Glad it was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305450&title=due-may-2009#1305450 Author: KitKat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 1:27pm

YAY wow congrats!!! Glad it was so quick for you!!!!
Any pics anyone??

Something wierd has happened: I feel irrationally clucky.

WTF!!!!!!????????

Someone please explain. Please remind me why i said id have no more.

Edited by KitKat]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:27:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305450&title=due-may-2009#1305450 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Stef, what an awesome birth story!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305431&title=due-may-2009#1305431 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 1:08pm

Stef, what an awesome birth story!! Thank goodness you didn't hop in the car to go to Birthcare ... it could've been a car birth with no midwife, eek! So pleased it was a quick one for you too. Just what you wanted. My gosh, these 2nd babies are making quick entrances into the world.

Life with a newborn and a toddler is proving very busy and I've hardly left the house since Charlotte arrived. That's great on the bank account though ... I don't have any time to spend money and go to cafe's! Lots of coffee visits from friends though which has been nice.

Well, kiddies sound like they're sleeping so I'm off to do the same ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:08:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305431&title=due-may-2009#1305431 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Congrats to Katrina and Stef and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305365&title=due-may-2009#1305365 Author: tibby
Subject: 20430
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 11:39am

Congrats to Katrina and Stef and welcome Charlotte and Timothy! Fast labours all round!!!

It is so great having mum here and l am going to find it sooo hard when she goes back to the UK. MIL was up yesterday and it made me realise how good my mum is and how bloody awful she is and how hard done by l feel - all my own doing of course for moving to NZ.

William is great, not a sleeper however but never mind. Oliver is doing well and his behaviour is slowly improving but everything you said MrsB is Oliver to a tee. Guess it's an age thing.

Must dash as snuck away for a few mins for a quick catch up.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:39:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305365&title=due-may-2009#1305365 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Wow good work Steph! So you had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305283&title=due-may-2009#1305283 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 9:42am

Wow good work Steph! So you had an unplanned homebirth? I can't imagine ever having a labour so fast after C's 3.5days event! How was Isaac's birth? ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:42:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305283&title=due-may-2009#1305283 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : I have a bit of time now, Timothy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305277&title=due-may-2009#1305277 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 13 April 2011 at 9:36am

I have a bit of time now, Timothy is sleeping and Isaac is sitting here reading some books. I've never been to the library so much! He doesnt like the library, but he loves the books once we get home.

It is definatly different having 2 kids, you forget how much time it takes to feed them, I have less time now to watch TV haha. But he's a good feeder and a reasonable sleeper, although he seems to have a sore tummy at 4am every morning! ARGH! At least Isaac sleeps thru the crying

So, my labour was super fast!
Around 9am I started having a few niggles and a sore back. So I rung DH at work and told him this MIGHT be labour, I wasn't really sure. I also rung my mum at work to let her know she might need to come and pick Isaac up at some stage as I might be in labour. The pains were pretty regular. At 10am I rung DH again and told him he needed to come home now! I rung mum and told her to come over now too.
I rung the midwife and let her know I was in labour, just so she knew she might have to free up her day, she said she was driving around, so she'd pop in to check me out, she arrived at 11am and did an examination and I was only 1cm and not fully effaced, a bit gutted, but she said it would be happening later this afternoon. So to ring her when the contractions were worse. She left about 11.20am. And mum took Isaac to her place about 11.45am. By then my contractions were worse.
Then I had a massive contraction and needed to push, my waters broke. I told DH we should ring the midwife again. So we rung her at 12.17pm and we arranged to meet at Birthcare. DH was getting bags on his shoulders and then the midwife rung back at 12.19pm and said "do you think Steph will make it to birthcare?" she could hear me in the background and thought it might be a horrible drive. So she came straight to our house. And it's a good thing she did!
By the time she arrived, about 12.25pm, I was trying my hardest to not push with each strong contraction!
Once she got there it was 3 or 4 contractions and the baby was out!
So from start to finish it was under 4hours, and for 1hour of it I wasn't even really sure if I was in real labour. The midwife said if we have any more kids, i should plan for a homebirth next time. it was quite stressful not knowing how it should go at home.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:36:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1305277&title=due-may-2009#1305277 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Congratulations Stef!! Hope you&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1304837&title=due-may-2009#1304837 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 12 April 2011 at 4:08pm

Congratulations Stef!! Hope you're adjusting ok to life with a newborn again. Look forward to hearing about how it all went when you get the chance ]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:08:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1304837&title=due-may-2009#1304837 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Yay Stef! Welcome Timothy. Can&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1303345&title=due-may-2009#1303345 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 10 April 2011 at 3:29pm

Yay Stef! Welcome Timothy. Can't wait to have an auckland catch up with all the new bubbas ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:29:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1303345&title=due-may-2009#1303345 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Congrats Stef! Hope it all went...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1303244&title=due-may-2009#1303244 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 10 April 2011 at 9:57am

Congrats Stef! Hope it all went well, look forward to hearing the gory details

Welcome to the world Timothy ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:57:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1303244&title=due-may-2009#1303244 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hello! Yes I have had the baby....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1303231&title=due-may-2009#1303231 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 10 April 2011 at 9:02am

Hello! Yes I have had the baby. Little Timothy Jason was born on 7 April 12.41pm. 3.83kg (8lb 7oz). I'm on my iPhone but I'll post the story later.

We are home now, trying to get used to as many kids as adults! ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:02:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1303231&title=due-may-2009#1303231 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Stef - any sign of that bubba...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1302841&title=due-may-2009#1302841 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 09 April 2011 at 9:02am

Stef - any sign of that bubba yet!?

Tibby - how it going with your Mum here? Hope you are getting a nice break occasionally
]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:02:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1302841&title=due-may-2009#1302841 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : LL - constipation nope we have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1302839&title=due-may-2009#1302839 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 09 April 2011 at 9:01am

LL - constipation nope we have the opposite problem! I'm sick of changing pooey nappies!!
You could try kiwifruit or kiwicrush juice, grapes, prunes, or feijoas they seem to increase the frequency of nappy changes here!

Here is some info that might help. Poor little dude ]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:01:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1302839&title=due-may-2009#1302839 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hmmmm some of that sounds very...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1301264&title=due-may-2009#1301264 Author: littleLittle
Subject: 20430
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 9:32pm

Hmmmm some of that sounds very familiar MrsB! He hasn't bitten anyone yet (he actually got bitten last week by another child but that's a whole other story!) but he hits (usually only me though), he packs a massive tantrum and screams and cries if someone else has a toy he wants or if I don't happen to have the toy on me that he wants - sometimes its just because I have the red car instead of the orange one! He drives his cars and trucks up our walls and marks them and when we tell him no he looks at us and grins and carries on or runs away to another part of the house to do it. He's had many a meltdown in the supermarket if we don't buy what he wants (usually Eclipse Mints which he calls Tic Tacs because he likes to shake the tin). We do usually manage to keep him near us if we go out somewhere and he wants to walk though. By the time DH gets home the house usually looks like a tornado has gone through it as well - I guess I could try blaming an earthquake!! If he's not happy about something he'll pick his toys up and throw them across the room so they either hit us, the wall, the furniture, the doors or the window.

I have to say I'm very much looking forward to the end of the terrible two's. If they start earlier than 2 does that mean they'll finish early too??!!?? ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:32:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1301264&title=due-may-2009#1301264 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : LL - oh where to start!?? We have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1300970&title=due-may-2009#1300970 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 4:02pm

LL - oh where to start!?? We have tantrums. He is VERY strong willed and determined and wants to be independent. He snatches toys off other kids, he hits, he shoves, he bites. He's the kind of kid I wouldn't want mine playing with
The house looks like a tornado has gone through it, he is so destructive.
He is a runner so if I take him out in public he has to be restrained in the pram as he will have meltdown if I make him hold my hand and he can't be trusted to walk beside me as he will be off and will not stop when told so means I have to chase after him!
People tell me it's all normal terrible two stuff but he's just at the extreme end of the spectrum and that he will grow out of it
]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:02:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1300970&title=due-may-2009#1300970 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Congrats Katrina! Hope everything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1300967&title=due-may-2009#1300967 Author: littleLittle
Subject: 20430
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 3:53pm

Congrats Katrina! Hope everything is going well and Charlotte is settling into a routine nicely for you.

MrsB - what's Corban doing? We're getting lots of tantrums and Benjamin is very stubborn (gets that from me I think!!). Definitely does my head in some days!

Has anyone else had any issues with constipation? We've had ongoing issues for the last couple of months which has been horrible. Benjamin cries and says 'poo, poo' but just can't seem to go. We've got him on lactulose at the moment and we're trying to get him to drink as much water as possible but it just keeps happening so I was hoping you guys might know of some handy hints. ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:53:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1300967&title=due-may-2009#1300967 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Hope all is going well Katrina...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1300925&title=due-may-2009#1300925 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 20430
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 3:00pm

Hope all is going well Katrina

Good luck Stef can't be too far away now!!


Is anyone elses child driving them mental? my god I swear some days I could throttle him!!! What on earth was I thinking having a 2nd!?? ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:00:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1300925&title=due-may-2009#1300925 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Congrats Katrina! Welcome Charlotte!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1296314&title=due-may-2009#1296314 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 10:19pm

Congrats Katrina! Welcome Charlotte!
I hope all is going well with things Katrina.

I want my labour to be that quick too. Still waiting for any signs though. And DH is busy at work, so won't help me out to move things along.
I might go have a curry for lunch tomorrow with my Dad, and then if that doesn't work hopefully in the weekend i'll be up for some BD.
]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:19:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1296314&title=due-may-2009#1296314 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Huge congrats on baby Charlotte...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1296034&title=due-may-2009#1296034 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 4:48pm

Huge congrats on baby Charlotte Katrina

Wow all the 2nd babies are coming thick and fast now lol

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:48:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1296034&title=due-may-2009#1296034 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : That&#039;s great news Katrina!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1296027&title=due-may-2009#1296027 Author: KTPie
Subject: 20430
Posted: 30 March 2011 at 4:33pm

That's great news Katrina!! Congratulations!!

Oh my goodness SpecialK - I can't believe little miss M is 5 months already!! Time really flies ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:33:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1296027&title=due-may-2009#1296027 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Oh YAY congrats Katrina and welcome...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1294476&title=due-may-2009#1294476 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 28 March 2011 at 3:40pm

Oh YAY congrats Katrina and welcome Charlotte ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:40:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1294476&title=due-may-2009#1294476 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Our little girl Charlotte was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1293346&title=due-may-2009#1293346 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 26 March 2011 at 7:13pm

Our little girl Charlotte was born yesterday at 4.35am. 8lbs and only 4.5hrs after first contraction! Was in hospital just half an hour before she appeared.

Home now and looking forward to getting into a routine again ... although I imagine that'll take a while.

Hope you're all doing well. Thinking of you Stef. I was VERY over being pregnant too. It's tough not only physically but mentally and emotionally. Here's hoping baby doesn't keep you waiting too long and gives you a dream labour!]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:13:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1293346&title=due-may-2009#1293346 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Good luck Katrina and Stefany!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1291685&title=due-may-2009#1291685 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 24 March 2011 at 10:55am

Good luck Katrina and Stefany! Stef I know how you feel, M went a whole 4 weeks longer than H, I was so over it!!! Hopefully not too much longer now. ]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:55:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1291685&title=due-may-2009#1291685 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : I cant believe you have time for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1291630&title=due-may-2009#1291630 Author: stefany3
Subject: 20430
Posted: 24 March 2011 at 9:29am

I cant believe you have time for baking! I just don't even have the energy! But I really wish I could, I feel like home made brownies or choc chip cookies with a glass of milk.... yummmmmy

Katrina, hopefully baby gets a good 'run up' and just pops right out hehe.

I've got just under 2 weeks left now. but i've never been this preganant, Isaac was 2.5 weeks early. So i'm kinda expecting something any day now. But then again, maybe i'll be 2 weeks overdue
Everyday from her on it freaks me out a bit that tomorrow I could have a baby.

Babycity have 25% off everything today! So I might go shopping this morning and just buy some more stuff for fun. I need a double seat for my P&T but none of the stores have them. ]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:29:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1291630&title=due-may-2009#1291630 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : No baby news here yet. Due date...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1291272&title=due-may-2009#1291272 Author: Katrina
Subject: 20430
Posted: 23 March 2011 at 6:21pm

No baby news here yet. Due date was only today but I feel a week overdue already. Baby was 4/5 engaged last week and now only 1/5 engaged so has backed up and put the brakes on. I'm thinking maybe baby is just getting a run up?! lol

You guys that do baking are legendary. I go through phases but it can be a real mission at times and I often lack the enthusiasm. You're an inspiration ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:21:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1291272&title=due-may-2009#1291272 <![CDATA[**Due May 2009** : Tibby, Harry&#039;s behaviour...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1290769&title=due-may-2009#1290769 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 20430
Posted: 23 March 2011 at 8:43am

Tibby, Harry's behaviour went downhill in exactly the way you describe. I had to get tough on him, but at the same time give him lots of attention - lots of stories, walks etc.

Yay for your mum arriving, hope that'll give you a bit of a break and a catch up on sleep.

Oh, and with the Raynaud's - my MIL made me little wheat bags to heat up and stick in my bra. AMAZING! I can send them your way if you like? ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:43:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20430&PID=1290769&title=due-may-2009#1290769