| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
blondy 
Senior Member
Joined: 19 November 2007
Location: West Auckland
Points: 2608
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Posted: 07 June 2011 at 3:27pm |
yup, supermarket is a nightmare with a nearly-3 year old who won't sit in the trolley, plus Lexie! Makes it so easy - and i can plan out dinners etc without forgetting anything  I've been pretty good at finding the free delivery codes online too, so haven't yet had to pay for delivery. 
|
|
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
Plushie
Senior Member
Joined: 21 May 2008
Points: 3796
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 4:05pm |
Oooh hook me up next time blondy, i suck at supermarket shopping i just end up staring at the bread then leaving with things i dont need and nothing i do.
Max has now been up for hours and he won't settle (though he is happy as) but if he doesnt settle soon he may as well stay up until bed time! Sheesh. I wonder if he'd just snuck in an extra bonus growth spurt - feed feed feed sleep sleep sleep, 10 bucks says he's grown like a foot next check up
Bahhaha, i inspired a whole legion of Chikkystalkers. Sweet (sorry babe!)
Minnnnnxy shouldnt you be home by now? The weekend is over! How are you and Wolfster? Are you cured?
Bad news on the academic front for me - i'm screwed...the uni will take me back if i can prove i dropped out for a good reason, and i have to attend a hearing next wens in chch, but possibly will stand them up because i'm so despondant over it all. Even then it still becomes a logistical nightmare as they won't be offering the course in nelson next year so i'd have to move to chch and i'm not keen! Since i actually really like my current career maybe i should stop grousing about it not working with a baby and just force it to work.
Go to freaking sleep Max! You're bloody tired ffs.
|
|
queenbean
Senior Member
Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: Napier
Points: 1974
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 5:07pm |
Hey ladies, this is what I get for reading and not posting, I'll never remember everything!!!
Yey for the great sleeps yesterday Max!!! Sorry to hear he's not napping for you this afternoon, bowie, and also that the uni thing didn't work out as planned, boo.
Agreed Chikky, you are a hot mama!!! So jealous of your warm holiday!! I'd love a holiday  Would go back to Raro and visit Liv and her gorgeous tribe in a second!
ashleya, I didn't know you were having problems with your DF? Sorry to hear that hun, 
Aww, Soda, you sound like you have such a sweet wee angel 
Doing a great job solo parenting, blondy! Wow, 11 times is a lot! Poor wee poppet, hope she's feeling better soon!
Livvie, I feel so sorry for you guys in Christchurch, just so nerve-wracking for you
How was Blenheim, minxy?
Glad you had a great time away islandgirl! Very interesting about the sheepskin, may have to give that one a go if we're ever away. Sorry to hear the car rides didn't go as well as you'd hoped!
Aww fletch, that's so sad about your neighbour. I'm sure it won't be too difficult fixing the drawers to the wall.
SK, I'm sure you bounced back just fine! And you're not old!
Had a good day today... half a day of work this morning and that is it for the week! Then went and had some eyelash extensions done, and got home, checked my emails and I had won a $100 grocery voucher for doing some survey a while ago! Yey!
Sorry if I missed anyone, hope you all had nice long weekends! So stink there isn't another one til October!
|
|
|
|
sweetknights
Senior Member
Joined: 30 September 2010
Location: Dunedin
Points: 550
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 5:29pm |
|
Bowie--- Sorry the uni thing isn't going to plan but i am sure you will make the right decision for you and Max... Is it worth going to the meeting to see if you can get back on the course as I am guessing (wrongly or rightly) You still don't have to go if they will accept you back and you decide its not the right thing to do. But it may buy you some more thinking time xxxx
Ashleya ---- Do you want to stick with you partner if he can't be bothered to try and won't talk about things ??? ( i may have got the wrong end of the stick) But if he isn't willing to try and refuses to go and talk to someone if it was me I wouldn't want to be with someone who was being like that anyway but that's what i would do and i don't know the in's and outs of your situation and its hard when you love someone
|
|
|
|
Plushie
Senior Member
Joined: 21 May 2008
Points: 3796
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 5:49pm |
|
YAY for voucher wins, QB!! Just popping in quickly as am still trying to settle Max, he's in bed yelling - no crying or grizzling, yelling. Like if he could talk he'd be going MOM! MOM! MOM! MOM!
|
|
Liv
Senior Member
Joined: 29 August 2008
Location: Rarotonga
Points: 423
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 6:08pm |
|
A tribe? I have a tribe! Wild and manic and half naked. So true (I only just realised). Had a hella busy day with cooking/kids/cleaning/ visitors this arvo then managed to cook an awesome dinner and get all 3 kids fed before 5pm so we could go to HashHarriers and run/walk, just got back, got kids washed and in bed, oh crap, thought they were all asleep but Taylor just started crying. BBL.
|
|
|
|
Plushie
Senior Member
Joined: 21 May 2008
Points: 3796
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 6:32pm |
Bahaha, half naked island babies! They are going to have some kickass 'when i was a kid..'stories.
Sweetknights whats new with you? How ya feeling?
Blondy i feel tired just reading your posts - i really hope you all feel better soon!
I am booked in for a haircut tomorrow and i'm tempted to not go, i havent been to a hairdresser in...let me see...four years! And because i'm a cheap ass i just booked for a cut, no wash or blow dry or anything so really whats the point? Plus they might screw it up. Is it weird if i say i'm nervous? But i mostly hope i'll get a boost, i feel really down atm. Oh and of course Master Max will be coming with and i don't have a capsule so he'll have to sit on my knee...over or under the cape do you think 
|
|
ChikkyD
Senior Member
Joined: 10 June 2010
Points: 715
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 6:59pm |
|
haha i hate getting my hair cut - they always do it wrong!
oooo eyelash extensions QB, thats awesome! You should try using a product like LiLash. It's expensive but works! I've grown my lashes so long compared to what they use to be
|
|
|
|
Liv
Senior Member
Joined: 29 August 2008
Location: Rarotonga
Points: 423
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 7:02pm |
|
UNDER the cape Bowie - done it before babe, with Holly at about the same age. Sometimes life sucks and you have to do what a girl does best (ie shop or primp - thats primp NOT pimp you dirty minded tart). And only 2 wakeup/feeds last night, so I shouldn't complain Blondy, but not half as cool as Maximus. Sometimes motherhood is the loneliest job you can ever do, (and for me thats even WITH a husband, albeit one that works crappy hours).
Ashleya I was just comlaining to a friend today about DH bitching that I have no time/lovin for him at the mo, you think he would have worked it out by now... small baby = sucking all your love and affection for at least 8 months! I reminded him this morning. You know, we only have 2 hours in bed together before miss 2 wakes up and jumps in, and I am totally exhausted from broken sleep and a sore back from carrying/feeding Taylor so you chances of any action are slim to none. You'd think he would get it seeing as this is our 3rd baby, but no! Men are thick like that. He even said maybe we should have a fourth (cos then he might get some action - fat chance). So yeah, guys are a bit clueless, and even if they should know better, thay get offended and pissed off at the lack of attention they get once a baby is on the scene. Just so you know, its not just you. Hugs, sweetness, and hope things sort themselves out for the best. If worst comes to worst, surely you can get the DPB and work from home sewing/designing, so potentially rake it in?
QB how are the eyelash extensions? glam as? Come back any time, you can always stay with me if you can do the one bedroom campout? xx
Hey wannabe and minxy *waves*
|
|
|
|
Wannabe
Senior Member
Joined: 05 August 2009
Location: Rural South Auckland
Points: 1371
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 7:28pm |
|
Aaarrrggghhh I can't keep up with you chatty chat-sters!!!
Hugs Ashleya - do what's best for you & Tempy's - you don't need to be with someone if they constantly bring you down - it's not good for your mental health or for Tempy's. You're young & have heaps of time to meet Mr Right. Don't settle for a Mr Right Now just because he is the father. (falling off my soap box now).
Chikky - I've said it once but I'll say it again - HOW HOT ARE YOU!!!!
Blondy - you've had such a tough road doll - I think you're amazing for everything you've done & are doing to make Lexie's life better re food & everything else!
QB - Yep Raro in a heartbeat!! woohoo on the voucher win too! Quick go buy a lotto ticket!!
Liv - the blondini tribe - must stand out like dogs balls amongst the locals! Waka Blondes???
Bowie - agree with SK - apply then decide!!!
Soda - nice to see you in here doll!!!! You're such a sweetie!!!
Minxy - can't wait to hear about your trip away!!!
Nicole - how are you chickadee???
As for us:
DH is away AGAIN! Feeling like a solo-mum most of the time without my friends & family around to help it SUCKS sometimes. Lucky the babies are good - most of the time!!!
Happy to report the babies are back to napping & sleeping pretty much without any help from me. Master R might wake a little early for his dreamfeed which usually means he's awake & squealing with delight from 6am - don't know how Miss A-M sleeps through it cause I sure can't!!!
We went & planted two trees on Sat morning in the children's forest - they tried to just give us one just in case other people turned up after us BUT DH put his foot down & said the rules clearly stated no rego no tree & we did rego BOTH babies so give us two trees fools (ok he didn't say fools but he thought it). Then the family next to us had an extra tree for their older kid who 1. was older than a year so shouldn't have had one and 2. WASN'T EVEN THERE!!! Grrrrr
Then we went to Pukekohe for lunch with my lactation consultant & her family - YUM & lovely arvo.
Sun we went to friends from antenatal class who also have twins. That was interesting as each time one of their babies cried - one of mine would go out in sympathy & then vice versa. Not the most relaxing lunch but nice to catch up with them anyway!
Solids going awesomely! We're on farex & apple puree at the mo - adding pureed carrots into the mix tomorrow. Doing it at 8m, 12pm & 5pm. They get grumpy with me cause I'm not shoveling it in fast enough as I have one on each side of me on the couch or in Bumbo's on the coffee table in front of me - must get DH to take some photo's when he gets back.
Right - babies started melting down at 5.15 so I did their BM feed & put them down - they were asleep by 6 so pumped & now must go make some dinner for me...toast & icecream me thinks! Love it when DH not home as can eat whatever I feel like & not get lecture from the food nazi!
Oh yeah - picked up the funky portacot that she said in the T/Me add it was in perfect condition yadda yadda yadda. Got there & she said it needed new batteries for the music, light & vibration to work so we got home & DH unscrewed the battery compartment to find the batteries in it have corroded & the connections are stuffed & fell out in his hand - FFS!!! He's taken it to work to see if one of the electricians can fix it - if not we are going to have to try to get our money back! Farked off much YEP!!!! No wonder she wouldn't let me view it before the auction closed & why she didn't have "spare batteries or a screwdriver" when we picked it up!!! Karma do your thing on her will you please!!!
|
|
|
|
EsMama
Senior Member
Joined: 07 March 2010
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Points: 504
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 7:56pm |
|
Bowie - get your haircut! you will feel heaps better, just gives ya a boost i reckon! and Max will just charm all the ladies while you're getting it done anyway :) sucks about uni, but im with everyone else, apply then decide! when did you leave initially? what is considered a good reason for leaving? we could help you make one up!!
Chikky - grown your lashes??? i didnt know you could do such a thing!
Liv - yeah it really is like having the life sucked out of ya - the babies take all our energy then the men expect some of it too - aarghhh! and wouldnt you reckon 2 hours in bed is long enough - lol!
Wannabe - that really sux about the portacot!! def get ya money back hun!! yay to hear solids are going well, i would also be interested in seeing a pic of you feeding the twins - cute!
|
|
|
|
Plushie
Senior Member
Joined: 21 May 2008
Points: 3796
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 8:40pm |
Problem with uni is i completed 2.5 years of Tcol then decided i wasnt ready to graduate and be a primary teacher so started a BA in English/French and then my dad died and i just....left. I didnt withdraw or anything, just didnt go back. So my academic record is SHOT, and when i rang today i had been put on academic probation and as i still didnt go back (or even call or check my messages - i just didnt care) i have been excluded from the arts departement. But NOT the education department - i may still be able to get in - but i have to apply to have all that taken into consideration and the woman on the ph said a death is enough for a missed assignment (aka a few weeks missed course) but not a whole year but i can try though.
Right, that felt good to get out i've been in a funk today 
|
|
blondy
Senior Member
Joined: 19 November 2007
Location: West Auckland
Points: 2608
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 8:53pm |
bowie - my sister was on academic probation at one point because she was simply being a slack-ass and failing everything (very very bright girl!)... partly because Dad got really sick at one point about 5 years before he died. She ended up being able to complete her BSc albeit only 2 papers per semester, and although it took her 5 years all up, she managed to complete it and has also just graduated from vet school (another 5 years!). However, it did take a lot of sucking up to the uni, as they were very reluctant to have her back, and she really had to prove herself.
So, it's totally do-able, but you may have to make a real case for yourself. I say go to the meeting - at least that way you have some options, and can make the hard decisions later.
on another note, spending half the day at Nat's new preschool today - I'm so impressed with the approach (regio emilia philosophy) that they use... lots of exploring nature and observing (very scientific method to my mind! ), and they're so good at documenting, and making the learning transparent and deliberate. Very cool. (just incase you're still thinking about ECE rather than primary - I was very inspired today! ECE teachers really can do more than just take care of the kids, which is the impression I had).
|
|
|
|
minxynzl
Senior Member
Joined: 31 March 2010
Points: 1810
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 8:55pm |
Boomshanka all!!!!
Just got back from 'Nam. Was a great weekend and Wolfie did well. Lets not mention his night waking.  Was awesome having DH and his 3 strapping brothers and their gals all together. Big laughs. They are such awesome guys. A Biochemist, an Aircraft Engineer and an Actor - all hottiesand fine lads. Ate craploads and talked and laughed for hours.
Just what I needed. I have to say I have been dancing arind the old PND big black hole in last couple of weeks. It's the bloody sleep deprivation. It's dragging me down. I'm just trying to hang in there until he outgrows it or sorts it out? I dread the day coming to an end as it means a night of waking up and resettling/feeding. I miss our bed as I sleep in Wolfies room because it makes more sense. My cold is beginning to take a grip again too. Thank god Wolf's is sorted. Blah bloody blah me.
I'm going to read back as soon as I can to see how you all have been. Hoping you're all freaking fantastic - or at least heading that way. xxxxxxxxxx
|
|
|
|
Wannabe
Senior Member
Joined: 05 August 2009
Location: Rural South Auckland
Points: 1371
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 9:06pm |
|
Bowie: Hugs about your dad - that sucks too!!!
Blondy:
On Sunday friends were telling us how they get their fruit & veges delivered to their door & it worked out cheaper than the supermarket (He made a list/gm/kg & went & checked!). You can tailor your boxes to whatever you like e.g. 1/2 the amount of potatoes & get more fruit, no persimmons etc, & can order boxes as a once off (if you know you're going to be too busy to shop) or weekly/fortnightly/monthly & can get different sized boxes if you have guests staying that week - get a bigger box etc. You can also add "fruit bags" to your order for school/work lunchboxes etc. Sounds like a great idea to me!!!
Check it out:
https://foodbox.co.nz/box-calculator
|
|
|
|
blondy
Senior Member
Joined: 19 November 2007
Location: West Auckland
Points: 2608
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 9:17pm |
Thanks Wannabe - might do that! fruit & vege is rather expensy at the supermarket!
minxy - I so know how you feel. I think I was getting so down because her sleep was just so so crap, and she was such a grump all the time. But the sleep deprivation itself just drags you down  Now, I'm not suggesting that you follow my lead but since deciding/being offered the opportunity to return to work, all of a sudden the crappy sleep doesn't carry as much weight, because I have something else going on in my life IYGWIM? I'm still not getting any more sleep, but because it's not the focus any more (and I know eventually it will get better, even though that might still be months away), it just doesn't seem to worry me as much. I'm still sleep deprived, and still annoyed sometimes that her sleep isn't better, but it's no longer all-consuming. My circling of the PND drain has absolutely gone away, thank goodness.
For me, I needed something else to think about outside of me & the kiddies, and I know that isn't going to be the answer for everyone, but maybe even a new hobby or something might help? (assuming Wolfie's sleep keeps getting you down). Hugs this is such a hard time, as you know!
|
|
|
|
Hope
Senior Member
Joined: 24 July 2008
Points: 288
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 June 2011 at 10:38pm |
Bowie - I concur with the others, go to the appointment. If you think that teaching would work better than being a chef in regards to fitting in with Max it will be good for you to have that option. You'd probably meet some other cool mums at uni too and the uni daycare down here is one of the best in town, all the lecturers and uni staff use it, so maybe the ChCh one is good too?
Minxy - I know how you feel #DS1 was the worst sleeper in my antenatal group and it traumatised us! Please know that it won't go on forever, even though it feels like it will. Don't blame yourself either, I think that some babies naturally sleep better than others. Glad you had a good weekend away. Do you think your DH could take a 'mental health' day (for you) off work one day soon and take care of Wolfie all day (except for feeding of course) while you lie in bed reading magazines and eating bonbons? Sometimes us mums need something like that to lift our spirits. Ugh I used to start feeling nervous about 4pm because I knew what sort of night awaited me - hugs
Ashleya - I'm sorry to hear about the troubles with your DF. Having a baby can be like throwing a hand grenade into the best relationships. Are you sure you don't want to tell your mum? She might be a really good support for you right now? I know it depends on the type of mum you have though as to whether it would be a good idea to tell.
|
|
queenbean
Senior Member
Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: Napier
Points: 1974
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 June 2011 at 8:48am |
Hugs bowie, I hope you decide to go get your hair done today, you will feel great! Plus we need to see pics!
Hugs to you too, minxy. Glad you had a nice time away, sounded like it lifted your spirits
That foodbox thing is a great idea Wannabe! Sucky DH is away again, I think you're amazing coping with two bubbas on your own! And grrrrrr about your trademe portacot, some orange faced feedback on its way by the sounds!!
Yep, the eyelash extensions are very glam! Only the second time I've had them done, the other time was for my wedding over 5 years ago. I think I look weird coz I'm used to having little stumpers! Chikky, I would LOVE me some LiLash!!!! That stuff is awesome! (I would also love LiBrow thanks to some overzealous eyebrow plucking too ) My sister works at an appearance medicine clinic, she normally has little stumpers too (good old Asian genes) but she's been using LiLash and her lashes are beautiful now!!! Only thing is, I'd be scared to stop using it and it's a little $$$. Apparently it was a medication for glaucoma patients, but had this lovely side effect of making your eyelashes grow!!! Crazy.
|
|
|
|
sweetknights
Senior Member
Joined: 30 September 2010
Location: Dunedin
Points: 550
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 June 2011 at 9:44am |
|
Bowie --- I am OK thanks Me and Paula are of out to check out Zumba tonight wish us luck I already feel nervous as hell about it.
Hubby is of to ChCh tomorrow to have lunch with his boss plus he is having his 6 monthly review which I am confident he will have done well in as the lunch is for the sale's people who have sold the most. I will have to take Chloe to Weight Watchers now as he won't be home until Friday as he is driving there... At least i might get out of the meeting that way ha ha
|
|
|
|
Limochick
Senior Member
Joined: 29 September 2008
Location: Mount Maunganui
Points: 3621
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 08 June 2011 at 9:59am |
Sorry for the crap that I am about to write!! I think I might be a little depressed or overwhelmed, who knows. But I just want to go into a corner and rock like a crazy person!! I'm tired all the time and I feel like I have no time for me anymore, I don't even want to exercise today which isn't normal. Oh god who knows I've just had af so maybe it's all the hormones from that
Sorry everyone!!
SK - have fun at zumba
Minxy - great to hear that you had a good weekend away!!
Bowie - yay for Max being a good boy and sleeping well
|
|
|
|
January 2011 babies!
