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kiwimum - Wednesday, 19 Dec
Thats got to drive you insane, I only like technology when it's doing exactly what it's surposed too. Sounds like you're having a tuff time at the mo, chin up chick, you know everything happens for a reason and we are only ever given as much as we can handle, I'm sur eyour wee baby boy will be fine and won't be the straw that breaks the camels back. Hope all you other bambino's are feeling better... like this time of year isn't busy enough! Well if I don't get to talk to you before, have a very merry christmas, take care, Helen.
Would love to see a belly shot of you, i need to update mine too, getting bigger by the day.

raylynn - Thursday, 13 Dec
Thanks for the list! I was expecting a boy and had a lot of names pickd out so your in luck!! lol...I liked Aden, Jeremy, Dominic, Jayden, Dylan, and....I think that was it!! hahah good luck and keep in touch!!

kiwimum - Wednesday, 12 Dec
Hi Vanessa, Hope your well, looks like you have had the same problems as me, all those messages got erased. BUGGER.
Talk soon. Helen

Kiwimum - Tuesday, 2 Oct
Hi Vanessa, gosh sounds like you are from quite the creative family. It's my birthday today...32, it sounds so old, still feel like I'm sixteen and playing grown ups. Last night when I was lying in bed I thought I felt baby moving, it's hard to describe but I felt this movement and at first thought nothing about it and then thought 'that doesn't feel like a nerve jumping, it must be the wee bean'. Best birthday present ever. So what is your new midwife like, is she good. Have you been for any scans yet. One of my friends had her scans at the Wanganui hospital and told me that they have one of the 3d/4d machines. I think the pictures from them look amazing, so detailed. Are you showing yet. Had to go and buy maternity pants yesterday, luckily the patch were having a sale so I scored some good bargains. My stomach is huge, I wasn't little to start with but everything has popped straight out. Talked to one of the mums at work who is a physio and said 'look at the size of me I'm only 14 weeks is this normal' she said that everyone carries so differently that anything is normal. Mum told me that with one of her pregnancies she popped out at 3 months and then didn't change much for the rest of her pregnancy, I guess I'll see what happens. Well I better go, day light savings has taken it out of me too, still trying to get used to it. Take care
Helen.
PS: I think it's so cool your Mum saved dresses for your daughter to wear, it's scary to remember yourself at that age but it's also cool and kind of an organic way to bring your children up ie; not everything is new and not everything comes from a shop, I think it's awesome.

kiwimum - Saturday, 29 Sep
Hi Vanessa, yes I'm glad this whole thing is over too. I'm hoping at this stage to work up until the end of Feb begining of March depending on how I'm feeling...can't imagine the late summer 30 degree days will be much fun but them's the breaks. I want to go back to work at the start of July. As of this week I am reducing my hours to 30 hours a week or 3 and a half days. If I had any other job I wouldn't be considering this but as I get to take baby to work with me and I am in the under 2's room I think I get to have my cake and eat it too. Plus as a staff member I get a 60% discount which means that it'll only cost $60 a week for childcare which also makes it finiacally worth while. My work also has a policy which supports breastfeeding. I am hoping that by expressing and bottle feeding some feeds and taking baby on breaks and lunch I can make it work with the least inconvience to the running of the room. I also think that at work I will have to be professional and If baby cries that I shouldn't run to it's side but trust the others to bring baby to me if they think it needs me. I know that, that is probably a bit idealistic but I also think having a plan of attack and being aware of the problems that could arise is half the battle. Both of our families are way up north (Gisbourne and Whitianga) so we don't have alot of support down here. As for study, if all goes according to plan then 3 weeks after I return to work I go into college for my last block week and graduate on the friday. Yay, I will have a life, a baby, a job and a pay rise!!! But in the mean time I need to pull finger and keep on top of my assignments. So I know Wanganui has a art week end where all the artists open their studios and you can go and view and buy their work, is that a yearly event. I visited friends in I think Feb last year and it was on. Saw some amazing glass work. Have you had anything to do with that weekend, does your college get involved? I to had KFC the other day, lost the whole meal about 2 minutes after, must be something to do with those 11 herbs and spices, babies don't seem to like it much. In fact I get terrible heart burn from fish and chips too. Sounds like this pregnancy is being pretty tuff on you. Hope your back up to speed again soon. I know this is bad but I find that when I'm really lacking energy a glass of coke gives me a boost, know it's evil stuff but I say, go with what works. Have a greta weekend. Take care Helen

kiwimum - Friday, 28 Sep
Your pictures are beautiful, love the orchiads, my parents used to grow the same kind. Painting on your table sounds cool...that the kind of things I love about being a grown up. We can do these things on a whim and no one tells us off, it great. I know what you mean about art laiden with meanings, I truely believe that sometime we are made to read way to deep into things. The one peice of art I have in my house I brought from an art schol sale simply because I like it, at the end of the day isn't that all that matters. Loved art at school but gave it up as I couldn't get my head around it being marked and being told by my stupid teacher that I was doing it wrong...crazy. Haven't been to work this week but have been in for 3 meetings to try to resolve the situations that have lead to the stress, basically I was at my wits end and then two girls aged 20 and 21 ganged up on me laying complaits and only telling half the sstory. Management took it seriously at first but now I have had a chance to tell the other side they realise that although I'm not blameless there has been a bit of a band wagon formed which has now been dealt with. Lets just say for all involved that sometimes we have to learn lessons the hard way. Anyhow, back to work on monday and if anything happens involving the two girls gossiping about what has happened they will be issued with written warnings so I think it's safe to say things will calm down now...what a drama!!!! Sorry to hear you've beeen having a ruff time too, I can imagine that their will always be someone with an unhelpful opinion around when a situation is as complicated as yours. I feel for you and good on you for not getting to stressed about it. Also no good that your so tired again, were your other pregnancies like this? Hope it passes for you soon, glad to hear that Adam is being supportive. Take care Helen

kiwimum - Tuesday, 25 Sep
Love your new photo! We put in a heat transfer kit last year which has been a god send for all the same reasons as your hrv. Went for a scan yesterday it was so cool, it amazes me that there is this little person floating around in me and I can't feel it. It's kind of spooky. Got told we have a 1 in 2000 chance of downs not that I do anything about it if the result was any different but it's still good to know. Work is stressful and my blood pressure is high because of it, so sick of working in a catty environment. am having a couple of days off to try and get it together before I go back and face it again. Have started losing meals again because of the stress and have now lost 4kg since I got pregnant. People keep telling me that I have lost weight in my lega and that my stomach has popped out, will look like humpty in no time. shocking. Still haven't started my assignment but will try to get on to it today. you should put some images of your painting n your page, I'd love to see them. Nannying was amazing and i do feel like I have lots of experience although I think it will be funny to see how practicle I am when it's my baby, I'm sleep deprived and have crazy hormones zooming around. well I better go, talk again soon. Cheers Helen

Jess G - Monday, 24 Sep
your welcome. How are you feeling for week 12? Week 12 was the first time I felt my daughter move. yep, it was early, but I felt it. Good luck!!! and congrats! =)

cherryplum143 - Monday, 24 Sep
Glad to hear that you are feeling better. I'm trying to take my own advice but it gets hard sometimes. Especially since our emotions are running high anyways. How has your pregnancy been so far?

MorganM - Monday, 24 Sep
Thank you so much for the compliment. Certianly feeling my age through. Aren't the 'suprise' pregnancies wonderful? You think that is the last thing you need, then you feel the baby move & all the wonderful (& not so wonderful things) that come with it, then towards the end the thought of holding that precious little being is just priceless! Congratulations to you & your family. Your children must be very excited...at least you will have a lot of help at your house! You will have to make them take turns they will be fighting to help you (& care for the baby).

MommyMelzy - Monday, 24 Sep
Ps. you have a gorgeous family!!!

MommyMelzy - Monday, 24 Sep
dont' worry abotu so much what people think. Shane and I planned my pregnancy and were not married. My Grandparents aren't happy because they think we should have been married first...but I don't care what they think. The way I see it is we were both ready and just because we don't have something in paper that says we are commited to eachother doesn't mean squat to us!!! Congrats girl!!! Good luck with yur pregnancy!!

MAGALI - Monday, 24 Sep
yes i'm 21 well i got pregnant at 14 and have my first at 15! my childrens are close in age ,oh gosh i'm tired of being pregnant all the time!lol

momofboys - Monday, 24 Sep
I love your kids Freaky Friday picture! We can't really worry about what other people say as long as we know we are good parents, our kids are happy and well taken care of. I think if you only had one child it would be so lonely! One of my 'friends' makes comments like UH... that's too many for me!

MAGALI - Monday, 24 Sep
hey there how's everything?

kiwimum - Wednesday, 19 Sep
My goodness, that all sounds so hard, you sound so together, you must be very strong. I can't imagine doing this with out the support of my husband. I'm glad that your relationship is better even if it isn't the fairy tale way that we expect our lives to be. I too and studying, I'm doing my dip of teaching in early childhood education. I'm in my last year and graduate in july next year. I'm doing well but have been finding it hard as my head is so foggy. One of the great things about the wee hospital I went to look at is you can stay for a couple of days instead of being booted out because they need beds for 'sick' mum's and babies. I think it would be wise for you to have a look around and find somewhere you can stay for a few days. At least then you can return home a little refreshed ( I hear that sometimes nurses will be kind depending on your situation and keep baby in the nursery at night and just bring them in for feeds, this whips them into a routine and means you get the rest you need and deserve).Will defiently talk to you closer to the time about birthing positions and what you found helped. I was a nanny for 13 years and the youngst child I had in my care was 3 days old so I have the baby side sorted although I'm sure it will be different when it's my own, it's the whole birthing thing I feel clueless about as I have no experience of it. Will look forward to your wealth of knowledge, this must be old hand for you. Am starting to feel better, ie not feeling like i'm going to throw up all day every day now. Just have waves, no longer waking up in the middle of the night feeling sick or throwing up which I'm really pleased about. Well better go, need to catch up on some study. Take care, Helen

kiwimum - Tuesday, 18 Sep
Yeah I have thought about changing but feel it's only fair that I give her a second chance. If anything like this happens again I think I'll have to look else where. She bent over backwards to make up the appointment which is nice and I do like her and feel comfortable with her so I am hoping that is the first and last glitch. I have started iron too and that seems to help a little with the fatigue... It nust be so hard to feel like this and still give your all to your family, you must have a supportive husband too. So home births for you. I had thought about it but the whole idea freaks my husband out. I think I'll birth at this lovely country maternity hospital which is about 10 minutes from our house. I went to have a look at it last night and it is so relaxed I think it will be almost as good as being at home. The idea of a big hospital and this birth being a medical thing is very unappealing. You'll have to tell me more about the birthing pool as I'd be interested to find out how you found it. At this stage labouring in the bath sounds good to me. Talk soon, Take care Helen

kiwimum - Wednesday, 12 Sep
I love hearing stories about other peoples success in similar situations as it installs hope. Am still knackered and can't think straight...have to write everything down. Still throwing up too but not losing meals now, I only throw up if I leave it to long between snacks (so weird). Your children are georgus. Glad to hear your pregnancy is going well. It is a great site isn't it. Went for a midwife appointment but she didn't show up, and didn't text me to let me know...this doesn't install much trust and is not very professional. Have you got a good midwife? have you used the same one with all your pregnancies? Take care, Helen

ajmay - Monday, 10 Sep
Congrats! You look fantastic in your pics and your family is so cute. I am originally from Australia but now live in USA with my American husband. Our first baby and it's going so quick!

kiwimum - Saturday, 8 Sep
Yay another Kiwi...on ya mate. Hope your pregnancy goes well, were due a day apart. Hope all goes well for you and your not feeling to sick at this stage. Great site isn't it.

magali - Wednesday, 5 Sep
your childrens are beatifull!

magali - Wednesday, 5 Sep
congratulation on the pregnancy! this is baby number 5 as well for me! how are you feeling?



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