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Laura Ward - Sunday, 7 December
Message to all: This message is not intended for any one person, but a general statement to all members of the site. After hearing what you all think in regards to posting photos on the forums, we have modified the rules and ask that everyone familiarize yourself so that the site continues to remain friendly for everyone, including new members. In an effort to be respectful of all members of the site, we ask that members do not post more than ONE photo or video per person in the weekly, monthly and information forums. Your ONE picture should be small in size as well. Any large photos will be deleted. You are welcome to post as many pictures as you would like in the photo books, which were created for the purpose of sharing and viewing photos. You may also post as many blogs as you would like with photos in them. We understand that many members enjoy posting and viewing pictures on the forums, but this is not where they belong. We must keep the pictures on the boards to a minimum so that the written comments can continued to be written and read. Otherwise, the numerous amounts of large pictures squash the messages and they become missed. We ask that this modification be respected, therefore any member that continues to post numerous pictures a day will be deleted from the site. Thank you all for helping us keep the site friendly and welcoming for all members.

Dirk - Friday, 5 December
Message to all: In the last 2 years you all posted 1.1 million photos to the site, and that needs a little maintenance. We are currently renaming all photos from the personal photobooks in order to speed up the site. Some, or all your photos may not show while we are working on the photobooks. You don't have to do anything. We hope to have all photos sorted in about 24 hours from now. You can upload new photos to your photobook while the computer is working on your other photos. Thanks for reading.

KIWIMUM - Sunday, 16 November
Hi Manda,

Thank you for your message. I'm ok really just having a blah before I suck it up and get on with it. I had a re-read to see if I had over exaggerated but I think it's a pretty fair account of whats been going on.
I am starting to meet people but the transition is hard. I have been to the doctor and have got all those things under way to.
Jim and I had big heart to heart chats over the weekend. He still after 7 months doesn't seem to understand what it's like to be a parent. He got grumpy because he wanted to go for a big drive and walk and be out the whole day. I don't think it's fair for Toby to be on the go all day. If he has more than 1- 2 sleeps out it all goes pearshaped and I'm the one who has to fix it.Jim threw his toys when I said that we could go out after Tob's second nap and be out for the afternoon and said I didn't want to be in the car for ages as we went to levin last weekend and are off to auckland next weekend. Jim thinks Toby holds us back and that he is house bound all weekend. Jim wanted to know when Toby would cut down to 2 naps a day......like I can control the fact that Tob's needs lots of sleep, thats just who he is and where he is at.
In response I told Jim that we have to meet Toby half way. He has to do somethings that we want but we have to live at his pace too. This is what being a parent is about. That and setting ourselves up to succeed, ie if we let Toby have his morning sleeps we can go out all afternoon. I also said that if we have another baby the first 6 months will be busy and tuff as we will have 2 people to work around. I told Jim to have a long hard think about if he really wanted to have more if he can't handle life the way it is.
I don't think I'm being over the top. Jim can't deal with Toby, he has been away so much that Tob's is turning into a real Mummies boy. He cries if Jim goes in in the night etc. So it's never Jim that has to calm an over tired fractious boy. Toby will get better as he gets older but I do thing that it's a game of negotiations, not minority or majority rules. Am I being fair?
How was your weekend, where Shelly and Brian down visiting?
Love to all

boopsta - Saturday, 15 November
Hello Lovely! All is good, getting bigger every day! And having lots of nana naps!!! Can't wait till bubs arrives :O) Have you progressed from PJ's as day wear??? Hope that all is well with your wee boys, and your big one too!!! Take care and talk soon xx Sarah

Laura Ward - Wednesday, 5 November
Message to all: Message to all: Because of the controversial opinions and thoughts, please do not continue to discuss politics on the site. This includes private or public messages, comments, quotes, etc on ALL pages of the site, whether it be a weekly or monthly forum, your personal page or a friends page. If you choose to continue posting once this message has been posted, your account will be deleted from the site. Please report any member that continues to post these messages. Thank you all for your cooperation and help keeping this site friendly for everyone!

Laura Ward - Monday, 6 October
Message to all This may be interesting to some of you. Seema`s email is seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com

Hi there,

I work for a television production company based in the UK . We are currently making a documentary for ITV1 exploring the issues surrounding pregnancy and eating disorders. The film will be a thoughtful and insightful look into this extremely sensitive subject.

We’re in the research stage of our production and very keen to chat to women who are, or have been, pregnant whilst having an eating disorder.

If you’re interested in having a chat or finding out more about our documentary, it would be really great to hear from you. All communication would be in complete confidence.

You can contact me on: seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com

Sx

Kah - Friday, 26 September
CONGRATS!!! it must be a wonderful feeling that they are home and your family is complete now Are they growing like weeds?

Due date is close, yet I think Marley is going to need an eviction notice. To comforting of a home for her in there. I will keep you posted!

Have a wonderful time getting to know your newest additions 2 times the joy

manda-may - Monday, 22 September
Yay! (I think!!??!!) the twins at home!!! Scary happiness as the adventure begins! Am very tired as have been rooming in with the twins at the hospital breastfeeding every few hours since last week on Tuesday, and today is Monday... so at least have gotten in a bit of Mommy practise. Well... just an hour till the next feed, so am going to go and rest a bit. xx

annie and wayne - Monday, 15 September
 omg they are bloody lovely hun, congratulations xxx

mommyto2girls - Monday, 15 September
 CONGRATULATIONS on your twins. I hope they continue to do great and get to come home very soon.

nemma - Wednesday, 10 September
Hi Manda, its Emma here, Helen's Christchurch pregnant friend (the YMCA Emma). Just wanted to say congratulations, Wyatt and Oscar are just beautiful and you and daddy look great too! All the best, Emma

Boopsta - Monday, 8 September
Hey Manda!

Yes I did them :O) I wasn't too sure about the octopus, but couldn't think of anything else that started with O!!!

Have fun hurricaning! Hopefully the boys will be home soon

Boopsta - Friday, 5 September
Hoorah! Crikey 2 weeks already! Time flies huh... Boo that they are still at hospital, that must be weird visiting them there, but fab to thear that they will be home soon! And that Daisy is getting a good workout!!! You so funny :O)Starting to get round indeed took some bump piccies, and when i remember i will put them up! Ron still hasn't felt Bubby, but he is a little bit impatient and gets annoyed after about 5 seconds, so buggers off!!! I reckon it won't be long now though, have had some good ones, but most of the kicks in the day at work at the moment :O(

Take care lovely and hugs to all! (All 4 of you! Wow)

kah - Tuesday, 2 September



WOW your so lucky you get to meet your boys already!!! Hope your having lots of fun getting to know them! :)

E

KIWIMUM - Tuesday, 2 September
Have to get Toby as he's going to town but just a quick thought...has anyone told you about nursing tea, you should be able to get it from the chemist or health food shop....I found it helped.

KIWIMUM - Monday, 1 September
Hey Manda,
Have been wanting to ring you but I sure your phone has been going nuts, and that you are very busy producing milk and ferrying between home and the hospital. How is it being at home and not having your boys there. I can't imagine it and I'm sure it must be hard sometimes. I guess the up side is you will be catching up on sleep which you will need when the boys come home. How long do they think the boys will be in for now, how are they, getting bigger and stronger I hope.
Did the package Toby sent arrive?
Yes life here is crazy, we are doing all the dumb jobs tthat we should have done ages ago, getting the house ready to rent out. We went to the bank and found we have enough equity to buy and have this as a rental....praise the lord....we have enough going on with out trying to sell in this market!!!!
However Jim is in the naki this week doing safety training, he is going to look at a house in Inglewood. I would like to live in a smaller community again so we have been thinking about buying there. Fingers crossed it all works out and I only have to move house once.
Finally started packing today.
Have to take Toby for his 5 month jabs today....I hate doing it but it's for the best. And to add to everything else the washing machine has chucked a paddy......perfect timing as usual!
Anyway flick me a text as I want to call but don't know when is a good time for you and your dairy cow days

NZmum - Sunday, 31 August
hey new mumma,
had my baby shower today which was so much fun, made it a family and couple of friends thing cos i didn't want it to be a huge deal. had some good laughs and fantastic cake!!

so are you expressing and feeding just cos they are still in hospital? or will you continue this when the boys are home?
nappy shopping is still my biggest stress! but i've decided to not stress about it and worry about it once my wee girl is here. going to use disposable ones for first 6 weeks or so then move onto some sort of pocket system (money being my huge concern there).
how lovely that your sister is spoiling the boys. my brother is hopeless, so lucky i have his girlfriend fussing over me :)

when you're up for it i want to hear all about your labour and birth, thats if you dont mind sharing?

take care of you and those gorgeous wee boys.
PS. LOVE the names you and justin chose!

manda-may - Thursday, 28 August
Oscar Samuel, and Wyatt William arrived around 2am Friday 22 August! They had a little help via forceps and a nice epidural for mum. Both lovely boys will be in special care for 3-4 weeks, but are so far doing well with not too much drama - a little jaundice etc. Good luck to all you mummies out there, it is so lovely to meet them when they come out!

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