OHbaby! Forums : Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:46:24 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2009 20:45:49 +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=26458 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I used a plain notebook with self-written...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684769&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684769 Author: paulainauckland
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 8:45pm

I used a plain notebook with self-written prompts - mostly came from what I was reading or from Creating Keepsakes (a scrapbooking mag, you can probably find suitable lists on their website). The big three are looking thru theirs now as we are expecting #4 and having a laugh.
I also found it very useful to have one handy for when I went into the hospital.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 20:45:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684769&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684769 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : Kikki K have a stunning range...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684717&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684717 Author: Febgirl
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 8:04pm

Kikki K have a stunning range of baby books:

http://www.kikki-k.com.au/catalog/category-458-Baby.html

They are only in Auckland and Lower Hutt though, but you can probably order online.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 20:04:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684717&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684717 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I have a standard book that I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684504&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684504 Author: HoneybunsMa
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 5:17pm

I have a standard book that I have had for years.

I am planning (planning mind you who knows how long it will last) to write in it at least once a year on their birthday and give it to them for their 21st along with hopefully the bank account we will start for bubba when they're here

]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 17:17:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684504&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684504 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I just have a standard lined notebook...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684406&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684406 Author: busymum
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 3:39pm

I just have a standard lined notebook to journal in, I love it. I also do like to refer to my old ones at times, especially when I'm feeling down - or wondering if I felt this way when my last baby was this age, etc.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 15:39:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684406&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684406 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : Thanks ladies. I think I do need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684120&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684120 Author: MamaT
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 11:11am

Thanks ladies. I think I do need something with some prompts to give me a bit of inspiration. Will keep a look out for something.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 11:11:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=684120&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#684120 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I have just used OhBaby as my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683905&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683905 Author: emz
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 10:30pm

I have just used OhBaby as my journal and am now going back and creating a printed journal that I will bind and place in the kids keepsake boxes.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 22:30:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683905&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683905 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I couldn&#039;t find one I liked...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683899&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683899 Author: fattykat
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 10:24pm

I couldn't find one I liked and am now thinking that there is so much time passed and bits missed that it's probably not much point starting one now. I've decided that I will just buy a really good photo album and myself, DP and Grandparents can just write something special in the front of that.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 22:24:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683899&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683899 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I used a normal note book and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683896&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683896 Author: Chickaboo
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 10:20pm

I used a normal note book and wrote in it about my pregnancies - i did it for my last two and I so wished I did it for my eldest as well (although had a diary for the days I was in hospital with him just born)

I love reading over it - espec when I was pregnant with last one would refer to other one. And I did not stop at when baby was born I wrote in it afterwards and although for DD 11 I don't write in hers now (although i should) DS 2 I still pop things in there now and then.

I stuck pictures of me preggy and scan photos - wrote about 'it's' mum and dad and siblings - wrote about what star sign it was going to be and all those silly things that you think are erelient (sp) but are so cool looking through now.

soafter my huge speel - I would recommend it]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 22:20:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683896&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683896 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I had a baby record book , and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683722&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683722 Author: caitlynsmygirl
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 7:43pm

I had a baby record book , and a notebook , the note book was more for me , to write my experiences of being pregnant .
Reading over it now is always a laugh, common entries are
" i want this baby to hurry up and come "
and "my back hurts "
also , she will be over due, she will be born on the 8th (which she was incidentally )

That was with Caitlyn , I haven't done the same this time around ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 19:43:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683722&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683722 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I just have a plain lined notebook....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683594&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683594 Author: fallen
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 5:47pm

I just have a plain lined notebook. Did the same with DD and it worked well that time too.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 17:47:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683594&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683594 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : Hey There, I got one and I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683561&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683561 Author: RinTinTin
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 5:17pm

Hey There, I got one and I'm glad I have it although I do have to remind myself to keep updating it..
You can get ones that are quite big and detailed, mine just has the basics in it though. It's an Anne Geddes one.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 17:17:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683561&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683561 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I bought one here called &#034;the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683560&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683560 Author: kiwisj
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 5:17pm

I bought one here called "the making of me" - it's printed in Singapore (so not so relevant in NZ) but I thought it was great coz it has all sorts of local old wives tales and chinese/malay beliefs about pregnancy and the first few months and who know where in the world we'll be when #2 is on its way. Other than that, there was a short blurb at the beginning of each trimester and then a page per week to write thoughts, measurements etc and a couple of pages per tri for bump phots and ultrasound pics. There was space at the back for your birth story (and Dads perspective) which was great as I wrote notes while I was in hospital which definitely helped me remember it all once I was home

I think you can do any of that in a plain notebook if you don't want to spend $$ on something specific. I'm sure other ppl have other ideas for what to put in there too, if you want it to be a keepsake ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 17:17:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683560&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683560 <![CDATA[Anyone using/used a Diary/Journal? : I am currently looking to get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683528&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683528 Author: MamaT
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 4:42pm

I am currently looking to get one of these to record any thoughts/feelings/important bits and pieces as a bit of a keepsake.

 

Are they worth getting or did you find them a waste of time/money? 

Has anyone got any recommendations for a good one?

]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 16:42:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26458&PID=683528&title=anyone-using-used-a-diary-journal#683528