Update on house
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Topic: Update on house
Posted By: bonjovi6
Subject: Update on house
Date Posted: 16 September 2005 at 7:53am
Well, I think we will be able to move into our house at the end of this month,  , finally.
The kitchen wont be finished but does have a ceiling and 2 internal walls, and I doubt the bathroom will have a ceiling either. I'm beyond caring, so long as there is power and water. The plumber comes this weekend and the power(solar) next weekend. I have pretty much finished the babys room and our bedroom, I love the colors. In resene colors, the walls are lilac bush and trim is christalle. I dont think hubbys all that keen on the colors but he did say, I could choose them. We dug the pile holes yesterday. Hubby dug the 900mm deep ones and I dug the 11 300mm deep holes. Boy did my back hurt, so I took a couple of pain killers but still didnt take all the pain away. We have deceided to work on the shed that will have the solar panels on it, while its at the neighbors so when it gets lifted with the crane, it wont fall apart. It better not fall apart or we'll be stuffed. There is no where else to put all the batterys and solar panels. Hopefully we'll have the piles concreted in, tonight. We are still waiting on our shower unit to arrive. It was supposed to be here last week. On a brighter note, look at my pregnancy counter, its on the last box, ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 16 September 2005 at 7:55am
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How exciting! I am really glad for you that it will all be finished soon! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 16 September 2005 at 7:55am
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Hehehehe, the house I mean,not the pregnancy! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 16 September 2005 at 8:29am
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Yay Bonnie - nearly there! U are working so hard on your house, hope you are taking some time to put your feet up! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 16 September 2005 at 8:52am
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Bonnie, atleast the main part is done...your bedroom and Bubs room!
I think you should put your feet up now...I mean you only have 4 weeks to go....... Best of luck and please keep us updated!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 19 September 2005 at 11:20am
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Sounds great (and like a lot of hard work!). Good luck with the big move! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 20 September 2005 at 9:53am
I'm so angry with our plumber. He was supposed to work on our house all weekend but hubby rung him friday night and he said he couldnt make it on saturday but will come first thing sunday. To us first thing is 8am but he didnt turn up till 10,30am then stuffed around having coffees etc, so didnt start work till 11.15. Then he had only worked for and hour and told us he had to be back in town by 2pm. He only got 2 pipes in OMG doesnt he realize how urgent it is. I told him several times while he was here how many days there is to go. He says he'll be back this weekend, he better be or he'll be getting a barreling from me.------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 20 September 2005 at 10:11am
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Bonnie...you are not having much luck with these people huh? first the builder and now the plumber...gosh does any body work properly these days? I was watching target the other day about different cabinet builders...my God!!!!
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 20 September 2005 at 10:38am
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don't even get me started on plumbers! when we were doing our house (relocated) by the time jack arrived we still didn't have any water connected. after being reassured by the plumber that it would only be a 2hr job and would be done that day (thurs) by the following mon we still had no water! so no toilet, shower etc and that is hard going with a newborn!!
they pissed around so much and moved so slowly i couldn't believe it! the fact they barely spoke english didn't help either!
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 9:05am
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We moved the shed yesterday and all went very well. It didnt fall apart and its now beside the house. Today I have to take the old roofing iron off so hubby can put new iron on.
I missed the whole move because I had a midwife appointment here but I had my 17 year old with the video camera so I thought, Id still be able to see it being moved,,,,,well,,, she forgot to press record   I am soooo, upset because I will never be able to have any photos or anything to show how it was done. This was the third building we've relocated but its the first time, we'd done it by ourselves.
Anyway, like I said, I had my 36.4 week appointment yesterday. She couldnt beleive how small the bach is. Bubs is growing well. The midwife says bubs will be bigger than 6pound and smaller than shaun(8p14oz). I took her up to show her the house and what I've been up to and she loves the house. She said she now understands why I have to do so much and wont hassle me about having rests. The only thing is,, my next appointment is for 2 weeks time but, I should be on weekly visits by now,, bugger it all. I guess she just thinks, because I'm on my third time round and I've got so much to do, its easyer all round to keep the fortnightly appointments. I also rang the plumber again, and told him our plumbing is very urgent and please get his A into G. So after this weekend, we should have power and hopefully, most of the plumbing done, well,,, we'd better. ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 11:58am
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Sounds like things are getting there Bonnie. Good luck with the plumber ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 22 September 2005 at 12:08pm
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 02 October 2005 at 9:56am
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WE HAVE POWER!!!!!
and its working great. The plumber came back yesterday with a friend to help with the plumbing. We now have the drain in the kitchen, the hot water cylinder is ready to go and we have the basin in the bathroom with taps but no drain, bath or shower. At least we have running cold water at the kitchen sink. Still no toilet. Even if we have to flush with a bucket I dont care. The plumber said he'll try to come back during the week but if not then definitely next weekend. I have decided to move in, this coming weekend, no matter what. I am soo worried/scared bubs will come and we'll still be in the bach.
I'm so sick of all the hold ups. I wanted this week off to finally rest and sort out the babys room and clothes but now it looks like we'll be working the whole time, this sucks  ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 02 October 2005 at 10:22am
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O Bonnie, sounds like things are so close. Hope all goes well this week. How are you and bubs doing? ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 October 2005 at 4:38pm
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Nearly there Bonnie (house and baby!). Good luck over the next couple of weeks! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 02 October 2005 at 5:18pm
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Bubs is moving heaps but most of the movements are soft now.
As for me, well, I'm soooooo tired. I'm in heaps of pain from my back, hips and my shoulder now. I have to get to the physio this week. Sometimes, I nearly collapse from the pain, when I try to stand up. I know its my own fault and should of gone to the physio weeks ago but I didnt want to waste $50 only to do my back in again.
My neighbors are laughing at me because I've been counting down the days. One of them is only a few weeks behind me, but like I said to both, the midwife, and the neighbor, the reason I count down days rather than weeks etc, is not only to get hubby motivated but also because of how much pain I've been in. I'd like to see them do as much as I do and put up with this pain for as long as I have. ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 03 October 2005 at 8:50am
It is really close now Bonnie!!! It will so be worth it when bubs is here!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 03 October 2005 at 9:22am
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Oh Bonnie...I was just saying to hubby that I dont know how Bonnie does it....I am getting so tired...and my back is sore....and my feet swell up at night and hurts like hell, and I sit most of the day at my desk........
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 03 October 2005 at 9:23am
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I can't wait until your wee girl is here Roksana!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 03 October 2005 at 10:01am
Hey Roksana, its quite a big deal finally getting onto the last box on your ticker . Our lifes about to change soo much. This is my third time round and I'm freaking out too.
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 03 October 2005 at 10:20am
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Hmmm Ana...me too...All I want to do now is see her....the scan guy tried to get a 3D pic of baby today but she is a very active baby and it just did not come out right.....but hey I have 4 weeks!!! I can wait...well you know what I mean.
I know Bonnie....Hubby and I were talking this weekend and he was like...oh my God in 4 weeks we will be parents???? wow!!!...... You should have seen his face!!!!
I went and bought the nicest Bertini cot sheet/quilt/blanket set yesterday, bought some socks, cloths, mattress protector thing and a nappy bag. All up $280ish.... Hubby is setting up the cot this week and I got my baby monitor too.....The problem is I am also trying to set up my house at the same time and I am stressing out!!! I feel 4 weeks is not enough!!!!
Bonnie I think you should just rest now (I know, I know easier said than done)......not long to go... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 11:09am
I still dont know how you've managed Bonnie I have spent the last 2 weeks doing the babys room (yay finally finished yesterday!!) and it was such hard work and everything took so much longer being preggy. Now thats its finally finished I can relax and I am absolutely knackered today - all I want to do is sleep 
Its all worth it in the end tho isnt it. Hope its all going well. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 11:37am
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 11:49am
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We painted the room white with a pastel yellow feature wall and navy curtains. Was a big job (stripping wallpaper, palastering and then painting) but looks really good now. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 11:54am
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will you change the curtains if you have a girl???
How are you going to decorate the room? Tho I am having a girl, I bought Bertini white (Twinkle twinkle) cot sheet/quilt set.....hoping to use it again for my second!! Once you are done with all, take a pic and post it on here...I would love to see the room....how exciting!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 1:10pm
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I honestly dont know how I manage. Maybe its just motivation of finally living in a real house and having space after living in the bach for 3 years. The bach is only the size of a 2 car garage so thats pretty good motivation
We have moved some(about half) of our furniture up to the house but it looks soo empty. I'm sure we'll soon fill it up. ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 1:12pm
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Yay Bonnie...finally!!!
Does it feel good? I know there is still things to get done but at least you have moved in! All you need is your new Bub! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 1:31pm
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Um, Not quite moved in. We only moved furniture we could do without. I, at least want a toilet up there. I'm hoping the plumber will get that in this weekend. In the mean time we are just moving anything we can make do without for a couple of days. ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 1:36pm
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ohh....never mind.....hope you settle in before bub arrives.
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 4:10pm
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Yay Bonnie, at least its progress!
Roksana, am having navy curtains regardless. We are a bit cash strapped so the plan was to have a room that isnt too babyish and wont have to be redecorated or anything for a loooong time! I repainted an old shelf and that is up on the wall with some toys and my old baby books. Have got the old wooden bassinett in there, but will prob have it in our room for a start (maybe?). Have got the cot set up (I bought a PP farm animals quilt set for it) and a big chest of drawers (absolutely chocka with clothes and blankets etc), plus a feeding chair and a trolley thing all set up full of nappy paraphenalia (sp?). Am really happy with how its turned out. I think we have everything now - looking forward to trying out my pram! I'll take a photo later when the sun is out of the room and post it for u. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 4:35pm
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Oh wow...you have every essential thing by the looks of it. Sounds good!! Oh the PP farm animal quilt set is very nice......
My hubby wants one of those rocking chairs in the baby room....I might steal the one my parents have (since they never use it and it is sitting there brand new). Hubby set up half the cot and I have a tallboy in there ....sitting very empty!!! I have cloths that need to be washed....the closet has one of those plastic 5 drawer storage thingie with loads of nappies. And that is it! ARGGGGG I dont think I will get every thing I want done in time!!1 ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 4:41pm
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You never know - it might miraculously get filled up while you're in the hospital... Whe are you finishing work? ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 4:46pm
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I finish work the day you are due.....
Hmmm.....miraculously.......I dont know! Oh I meant to ask, did you buy the car seat or are you hiring it? I booked mine (capsule) from Plunket....but wanna go and see how "clean" and "nice" it is.... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 4:58pm
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Am picking up a hire Plunket one on Friday. Most of the ones I'v seen of friends have been nice and clean, but I'll let you know on Friday! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 October 2005 at 5:04pm
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Cool......As I said before...it has to be CLEAN!!
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 8:06am
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Roksana, the plunket car seats are really nice usually! and clean!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 3:55pm
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Hey Roksana, i took some pics of the room but my camera batteries died when I was downloading so will try and remember to do it another day! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 4:00pm
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Cool....looking forward to it....when I finish with mine...I will try and so the same (as soon as I figure out how to download things.....he he ha ha) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 4:03pm
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Hey you should post a pic of you and your tum as well. Would love to see how big you've got too. I remember seeing a few pics on here a few months ago of some of the others and thinking there is no way I'm getting that big - yeah right!! Couldnt remember where they were posted when I was looking for them the other day tho. I download mine through photobucket.com and then you paste in the IMG line into your post and it just works! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 4:08pm
Yah I will take a photo on Monday (37 weeks) and we can compare.....As long as I dont include my face...I look horrid!!!!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 4:09pm
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I tried that, but it just looked freaky - this huge tummy with no head ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 4:21pm
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What are you worried about? you looked great!
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 4:24pm
Thanks! Hey maybe you could show your face so I DO go into labour!!  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 4:40pm
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 5:54pm
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I went to the midwife today and bubs is doing fine. She will be the over the 7 pound mark. The midwife has said we'll start getting things going, if I havent had bubs at the end of next week. Mostly because of the pain I've been in. She has also recommended primrose oil and rasberry leaf tablets to help things along as well.
I also went to the physio today, finally. My right shoulder was severly out, my upper and lower back was out and both hips was severly out. Ummm, guess thats why I had sooo much pain. I dont think everything will stay in for long though, due to hormones, and moving house this weekend. All I'm going to do for the next 24 hours is, wash baby clothes
My dog(papillon) is also pregnant and due around the 12th of this month. I had her scaned today and she has at least 4 puppys YAY.------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 05 October 2005 at 8:01pm
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Sounds like you going to have lots of babies at your house soon!! Glad you went to the physio - hope its helping and try to do what they say else things wont improve much (I'm a physio too!!) And exciting knowing that things will be happening very, very soon Bonnie! Wow, by the end of next week!
I went to doc tonight too - baby has finally started to drop (YAY, YAY, YAY!!!!) and I havent been as sore with the rib probs. She thinks that I will have bubs before due date (YAY again!) but if not it will definitely be in October, she wont let me go more than 10 days over. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 06 October 2005 at 9:06am
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Oh wow, I am so excited for you guys!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 06 October 2005 at 9:15am
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Wow ...so much news.....
Bonnie, I think all that work you do is why your shoulder/hip etc was out. You poor thing, I dont how you managed this long with all that pain. I am so glad to hear that you will have your bub soon...mind you, you only have 11 days to go any way...how exciting!!! Wow and you will have alot of puppies..... Aimee....if you are 10 days overdue and I am on time, we will have our kids together!! He he ha ha wont that be fun?? I have my docs appt today...see what they say. I was thinking of taking the raspberry leaf tea thing after I hit 38 weeks....cant hurt! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 06 October 2005 at 9:23am
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Hey, you two are in the same boat as what me and Xandersmum were, in the end our girls are only 12 days apart anyway cos Ayja came early and Harmony was a couple days overcooked. lol
I have heard of people inserting primrose oil capsules... up there, with a tiny hole pricked in one end, but have no idea really... you'd have to talk to midwife about it. Roksana.. you could probably take the raspberry leaf stuff from about 36 - 37 weeks... it's not a wonder drug... it won't start everything as soon as you take it... it sorta just works to tone the uterus... so over time it works.. just stick to the directions on the packet - don't OD or anything. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 06 October 2005 at 9:27am
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Oh really .....cool! I will go and buy some today and start taking it. I am 37 weeks on Monday so cant hurt right!?
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 06 October 2005 at 9:32am
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lol. here you go ladies... i bumped the post about tummy pics so you can add your to it. come to think of it, i dunno if i ever added mine... may have to go see. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 06 October 2005 at 2:25pm
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Just a note of caution - apparently you should only use the primrose oil if discussed with midwife... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 06 October 2005 at 5:44pm
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I tried raspberry leaf tea and it was really yuck - even with honey in it, so I've given my packet to another preggy friend!! Everyones different tho! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 06 October 2005 at 7:16pm
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yep that's what i meant Ana... i have heard of people using it, but definately shouldn't be tried without discussing with midwife first! ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: bonjovi6
Date Posted: 07 October 2005 at 8:09am
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I forgot to ask, in the midwifes notes under "desc" she wrote "Y5". Does anyone know what that means?? ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 07 October 2005 at 1:40pm
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Sorry bonnie, no idea what that means.
Roksana, picked up the carseat today (OMG, now everything feels so real driving around with a carseat!!). It is clean and tidy The material is a little faded and used looking, but it is definitely clean and more than adequate! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 07 October 2005 at 1:49pm
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 07 October 2005 at 1:56pm
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Dont know what its called, but its just one of the normal little newborn capsules - no base. It was $68.75 ($30 bond, $5 cleaning and rest was to hire), which I dont think is too bad, cos if you hire the next size up you dont have to pay the bond again. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 07 October 2005 at 2:40pm
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Oh....Plunket quoted me $95. $50 for bond and the rest is for hire....I wonder why there is a difference in price?!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 07 October 2005 at 3:58pm
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We only paid $65 ($30 bond + $35 hireage)at plunket here. Maybe it has to do with the area? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 07 October 2005 at 5:03pm
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yah...Akl....every thing is more expensive....dammit! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 07 October 2005 at 5:29pm
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Typical Auckland!! I used to live there so I know what you mean. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 10:05am
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Aimee...how are you feeling? How abt emotions re the baby? I am starting to feel weird....I mean I feel like I am not ready...may be because I still have so much to do around the house...and the damn weather sucks......ARRRGGG
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 11:29am
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Roksana, no one is ever ready to have kids. lol. It kinda just grows on you. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 11:54am
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You know the funniest thing is...I am not worried about the labour or the pain etc etc...but starting to think if I have every thing ready or not, are we going to be good parents or not, are we going to be able to protect them from all the crap out there...all these weirdest things!!!
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 12:03pm
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 3:32pm
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yep - for so long everyone just focuses on the labour - that's 1 day pretty much - the rest of their life is the challenging part. You just do what you can to bring your child up right, you can't protect them from everything... although yep, with the state of the world at present - i think it's very noprmal to worry about what you are bringing your child into and what life is going to be like for them when they are our age. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 3:50pm
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 4:25pm
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Oh Roksana! Try not to stress about stuff that you have no control over (like the worlds problems!).
I am feeling pretty relaxed actually, just playing the waiting game. Stressed for a moment this morning when I realised I'm actually due NEXT WEEK!! But otherwise, doing ok. Occasionally I worry that the baby will be born with something wrong with it or something happening during labour but I think thats just cos I have worked with so many kiddies with disabilities that I have a slightly distorted view! Hope that hasnt started you stressing about something else ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 4:31pm
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LOL....Aimee....I have already thought of that....and I guess it is natural that you worry abt every thing....cause you wanna protect this amazing creation inside you.....but as you say we dont have control of every thing. We can only try and be the best parents possible.
I am actually very excited and cant wait any more....I wanna see what she looks like, I wanna hold her now!  ....But cant help stress abt things either.
Gosh 12 days to go.....did your midwife say if the baby is engaged yet? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 4:37pm
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It wasnt when I went last Wednesday, but it seems to have dropped further so hopefully it going that way!! Yeah I am really excited and impatient - is it a girl or a boy!!! Had a bad day on Saturday - am just so over being pregnant and was getting very fed up! But better now ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 5:13pm
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Hmmm.....I am sure I will feel the same way when I have 12 days to go.....
My bub decided on Sat that she would like a good stretch and stuck her leg just under my rib and wont move...oh I was in so much pain, couldnt sit or sleep...finally around 4am (Sun) she decided she had enough and moved her leg.....ahhhhhh...... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 5:17pm
Tell me about it with the rib thing!! Not so bad now bubs has dropped a little. But, when I change position in bed or stand up I have to hold my rib cos it just pops out a bit by itself now  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 10 October 2005 at 10:44pm
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Ouch Aimmee - wow, 11 days - you could go any day now then? lol bet that's not what you wanna hear, but also it maybe is? it's a bit of a catch 22 really ooooh I can't wait for you to post on here that you've had bubs.
Just noticed you two are only due 10 days apart. That's so neat when that happens cos you have someone that's going through nearly the exact same thing at the same time as you. Think I've said before, but if Roksana goes early, and you go over... your babies could be only separated by a few days! ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 8:52am
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Yeah I'm looking forward to it coming out!!
We havent heard from Bonnie for a little while - wonder if shes just busy getting the house done or if its baby?? ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 8:55am
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Wont that be cool?.....
You are right Janine, it is nice that we are only 10 days apart and she goes thru similar things....well she goes thru them first and I get to ask all the stupid questions....LOL. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 9:03am
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I will email Bonnie and see whats up!!!
She is due in 5 days (I think).... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 11:31am
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hhhm yeah i noticed that too - maybe she's had bub. yep Roksana, i did that with Becks.. lol, 12 days between our girls. and when you are up at 2 in the morning and baby won't sleep - you at least know that you aren't the only one in the world doing this - cos it's certainly feels that way sometimes - you can think , hhhmm, she's probably doing the exact same thing right now. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 12:23pm
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LOL.....I didnt even think that far...but thats true!!
Its amazing how there are so many of us due one after the other. Helen is due 2-3 days after me....he he ha ha Bubs galore!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 1:19pm
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Not stupid questions Roksana!
I hadnt thought that far ahead either, but its kinda cool - might not feel so lonely up at night!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 1:26pm
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how are you doing Aimee? I am feeling sore from all the movements bub is making.......and I hate Akl weather! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 1:33pm
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Sore rib and sick of this crap weather too (rain and more rain). Bored as well - have run out of things to do. Can only do so much reading! Its a bit sad when the highlight of the day is going to the supermarket isnt it!! Going to meet a friend for lunch tomorrow, so something to look forward to. Dont mean to sound so down, just bored and restless ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 11 October 2005 at 2:20pm
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Hmmm.....I still have so much to do around the house that I dont have time to be bored! but yes feeling a bit stressed as I have 20 days to get things sorted. Mind you my last day at work is 21st so I will have 10 days at home to be bored (but have a wedding to go to on the long weekend)!....That is only if bub is not early......
I get all excited when I go shopping...thats all we do these days it seems...shopping! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 9:53am
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Hey Ladies...just heard back from Bonnie.
She is extremely busy with the house and no, no bub yet. She is having major problems with the solar power guy and has just moved in to her new house (And she said her family were a big help and hardly let her do any thing)....but you know her, she is still getting things done, even tho her feet are swollen.....That woman is strong!!!! Any way she only checks her emails every second day so will keep you updated if I hear from her. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 2:08pm
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wow roksana i can't believe your bubs is nearly here! seems like only yesterday i read your post about thinking you might be pregnant
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 2:13pm
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Tell me about it......I keep thinking that too.
Ahh how time passes when you are having fun....I guess I did not notice because I have been sooo busy and so much has happened since then...... 19 days....till I meet my baby girl! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 3:09pm
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Wow, what a difference some sunshine makes I am feeling so much better and more energetic today! Have just got back from a walk around the block with hubby and went out to a friends for morning tea, and did all my housework this morning!! Much better than my depressive mood yesterday!
Hows things Roksana, not long left at work now. Are you looking forward to finishing? ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 3:32pm
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I feel better today too....this morning washes the cot linen and went home lunch time to hang the baby cloths(white). Atleast I know that, its done!
Yah 10 days and I am finished at work....not sure what I will do while I am at home, as I am doing sooo much now! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 3:34pm
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Rest and make the most of the time to yourself ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 3:42pm
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Hmmm....sounds like a plan but knowing me, I will find some thing to do! LOL...I am a nutter!!
Hy Aimee you only have 9 days huh? not 10...that mean 7 more days at work for me. Wow time is flying......so any more progress with your bub Aimee....do you think you might have the bub early? do you think the bub is engaged yet? I had such bad baxton hicks yesterday...oh my!!! And every time my tummy got tight, bub kicked and moved. I was exhausted!!! I called my midwife and she said that these baxton hicks help babys head to go down and engage....great!! But very few today! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 3:51pm
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Yeah I am having trouble with the whole resting thing, not good at doing nothing but a good book helps.
Going to Doc again tonight so hopefully will find out if its engaged yet. Its kicking a differnet spot now so its still dropping and it feels a bit uncomfortable down low at times so I guess its head is right down there now. Still gettign lots of cramps, but the BH have eased off a bit. Still think it will be early, but might just be wishful thinking And thanks for the update on Bonnie.------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 7:59pm
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Just got back from the Docs. Apparently bubs is engaged and ready to go - just need to wait until he/she is ready!! The doctors prediction is that its a boy, a little over 8 pounds and that it will be born next Tues (18th)! I guess we'll find out soon enough ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 9:19pm
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yay, now it's just watch and wait. hhhhm what's my prediction... um, a girl, 7 lb 15, born this saturday night lolol. this is fun. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 12 October 2005 at 11:23pm
| ooh, we should start a betting agency, like TAB... i could make some money heheh...then again, my predictions are often completely wrong./ i had adream about Jake being a girl born on the 18th! This baby i have had a dream about it being a boy....we'll see. good luck ladies. It's hard resting, but after you have bubs you'll think.....i should've rested!!! |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 13 October 2005 at 9:22am
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I think Aimee could be having a girl too....havent got a clue re the weight....LOL
I am glad the baby is engaged Aimee...I have my doctors appt today as well, so soon find out what is going on with my bub. I must say I woke up feeling a bit sore/uncomfortable down there and some pain down my leg. I am also going to go and pick up my carseat from plunket today (I hope I like it!) Can I say no to it if I dont?..... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 13 October 2005 at 11:20am
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Saturday night would be good Janine, not long to wait then! Except my doc is away at a conference then so it would be one of the others - thats ok tho cos they only turn up at the end anyway, its the midwives on duty who do the most of it!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 13 October 2005 at 12:24pm
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Oh gosh I will be thinking of you on Sat (while I am having my House Warming BBQ)....LOL!
My hubbys biggest worry is that I will go on labour this weekend too...I dont know why?? I just picked up my capsule from plunket ....not bad...not bad at all. It even matches my car interior....LOL ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 13 October 2005 at 4:13pm
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 13 October 2005 at 5:44pm
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He he Roksana, glad the carseat is ok! One less thing to worry about eh?! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 14 October 2005 at 9:05am
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Lol.....I wonder what you guys are thinking of me right about now??.....a complete nutter......
Yes I am a bit fussy (always were)...but as soon as it comes to me bub I am even more so.......I have this "thing" about used stuff..... I think my hubby is catching my bug...he said so you think we should wash the cover of that car seat?...he he ha ha ....I am contagious!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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