http://forum.birth.com.au For early signs of pregnancy week by week, miscarriage information, first signs symptoms of pregnancy and a due date calendar - BirthNet Australia. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:15:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.birth.com.au/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.birth.com.au http://forum.birth.com.au/foods-cooking-recipes-dietary-needs/86239-toddler-meals-spam-me-pls.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:42 GMT Ladies, I am really stuck with what to cook for A!! I am looking for suggestions please!! We are about to make a pizza,but am stuck as to what to put on it,he is fussy with alot of foods ATM. Or any good websites? ....and any good craft ideas? I am home with A until early february and... Ladies,

I am really stuck with what to cook for A!! I am looking for suggestions please!!

We are about to make a pizza,but am stuck as to what to put on it,he is fussy with alot of foods ATM.

Or any good websites?

....and any good craft ideas? I am home with A until early february and he is such a busy bee....anyhoo better get back to him.

TIA!!

:043: ]]> Azure http://forum.birth.com.au/foods-cooking-recipes-dietary-needs/86239-toddler-meals-spam-me-pls.html http://forum.birth.com.au/help-support/86238-telling-loved-ones-you-pregnant.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:11 GMT Hi girls,

I recently discovered I was pregnant at 12 weeks, and I didn't even know it. I hadn't had any contact with my Dad for quite some time so I decided to tell him instead of my Mum first. He's excited that he's going to be a grandad, but when I told my mum she flipped out on me.

I told her I had told my Dad because he has just as much right as she does to know that I'm pregnant, and she flew off the handle. I've spoken to her once since then it's been about 3 weeks. She told me she wouldn't accept her grandchild ever. This really upset me since I thought I was pretty close to my mum, and now she's completely cut herself off from me. I know she doesn't like my partner (For whatever reason I still don't know 3 years later), I've spoken to my dad about it and he said just give her the time she needs to get her head around the situation but I have a feeling she doesn't want any part to do with me or my child. She has said alot of hurtful things I never thought she would say. My partner and I have been together for 3 1/2 years going strong, we're excited about this baby 110%.

I know it just sounds like I'm rampaging on about my mum who hasn't accepted the decision we've made.. it's just really tearing me up that she hasn't even considered the possibility of this being her only grandchild (I'm an only child myself). I don't know how to get through to her whether I just leave it alone but if I do that I feel like I'm being used to when SHE feels better and wants to talk - not when I need it the most which is now.

My partner was disgusted by what she said to me on the phone, he was sitting there listening to every word she said and he told me after he has no respect for her. You would think that she would say OK my only daughter has made this decision, I should at least try to accept it and move on with it. Any advice girls? :( ]]> Help and support Chazoos http://forum.birth.com.au/help-support/86238-telling-loved-ones-you-pregnant.html http://forum.birth.com.au/trading-room/86237-abby-gros-bubba-moo-cheeky-butts-fbs-plus-heaps-more.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:10:34 GMT BRAND NEW!!!!

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-1.77kg worth of chicken that is stuffed - how long does it need cooking for?
-do i need to add oil to the slow cooker or just chuck it in and let it go?
-can i chuck the vegies in with it aswell?

plan to try it out tommorrow! Thanks for your help ladies! ]]> NAOMIR http://forum.birth.com.au/foods-cooking-recipes-dietary-needs/86236-slow-cooked-roast-chicken-help-advice-needed.html http://forum.birth.com.au/smalltalks-funny-stuff/86235-so-wrong-settle-your-jacob.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:08 GMT If your true soul mate, your one and only edward left you, would it be so bad to accept second best? Or should you wait around for your Edward to come back? If your true soul mate, your one and only edward left you, would it be so bad to accept second best?

Or should you wait around for your Edward to come back? ]]> Smalltalks and funny stuff twistedsista http://forum.birth.com.au/smalltalks-funny-stuff/86235-so-wrong-settle-your-jacob.html http://forum.birth.com.au/smalltalks-funny-stuff/86234-dont-you-hate-when.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:41 GMT You find this really really nice black top with white embroidery, buy it, take it home...then find out it's maternity wear!? WHOOPS! I'll have to take that back.:011: ]]> Smalltalks and funny stuff Tania http://forum.birth.com.au/smalltalks-funny-stuff/86234-dont-you-hate-when.html http://forum.birth.com.au/when-you-due/86233-due-feb-2010-third-trimester-swollen-feet-very-little-sleep.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:34 GMT Hello Lovely Ladies, I hope no one minds that I started the new thread. Here is the link to our last thread http://forum.birth.com.au/when-you-due/81516-due-feb-2010-goodbye-m-s-hello-glow-2nd-trimester-here-we-come.html Hello Lovely Ladies,

I hope no one minds that I started the new thread. Here is the link to our last thread http://forum.birth.com.au/when-you-d...e-we-come.html ]]> When are you due? 3rdontheway http://forum.birth.com.au/when-you-due/86233-due-feb-2010-third-trimester-swollen-feet-very-little-sleep.html http://forum.birth.com.au/fashion-beauty/86232-curling-hair-curling-wand.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:08 GMT DD needs her hair curled (polyanna curls) for her dance concert today. Does anyone have any tips, her hair is straight and doesnt really curl easy. Do i curl it wet or dry???? DD needs her hair curled (polyanna curls) for her dance concert today.
Does anyone have any tips, her hair is straight and doesnt really curl easy.
Do i curl it wet or dry???? ]]> SweetTalker http://forum.birth.com.au/fashion-beauty/86232-curling-hair-curling-wand.html http://forum.birth.com.au/smalltalks-funny-stuff/86231-im-up-way-too-early.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:40 GMT Considering I drank a whole bottle of the new Baileys lastnight. I was hoping to sleep it off! :001:

But NO I'm off to work... Vent Over.

Does anyone else have to work at ridiculous times??? ]]> Smalltalks and funny stuff MissDestructo http://forum.birth.com.au/smalltalks-funny-stuff/86231-im-up-way-too-early.html http://forum.birth.com.au/everyones-birthtalk/86230-desperate-call-newcastle-mums.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:01 GMT Hi Newcastle ladies,
I have a wonderful lady in my life who's 27 year old son died 3 years ago of a terrible disease called "Pulmonary Hypertension". She along with her son when he was alive have worked so hard to raise awareness to this rare condition and she still does everyday, while she is still suffering terrible grief.

Her son's ex-partner donated his books to the St Vincent De Paul shop somewhere around Charlestown/Belmont area? if anyone is close by over the coming few days and they have the time, would you kindly duck in and check if there are any David Eddings/Sarah Douglas books in there. I will pay either you or ring Vinnies and pay over phone.
She is the most beautiful soul and is so distraught. It may be just books but it was a very special bond between them.
Thank you

I have pasted her plea below...


***** is devastated. Tim's (DS) partner has thrown out all his books, they were special books given to him by us for special occasions - he loved these books. CALLING ALL NEWCASTLE FRIENDS. Please look in St Vincent De Paul Shops probably around Charlestown? Belmont? Authors David Eddings & Sarah Douglas - fantasy books. Please buy them * ask them to look for them i will pay you. How can this happen, I am inconsolable.



. ]]> fancy http://forum.birth.com.au/everyones-birthtalk/86230-desperate-call-newcastle-mums.html http://forum.birth.com.au/smalltalks-funny-stuff/86229-grrrrr.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:48 GMT I bought a 5 DVD set of chick flicks last night at woolies. Went to watch on tonight and they didn't unlock the box. Grrrrrr DH is trying to unlock it now without breaking the box so I can watch one tonight.



Grrrrrr Grrrrr Grrrrr rant over ]]> Smalltalks and funny stuff thats.all.folks http://forum.birth.com.au/smalltalks-funny-stuff/86229-grrrrr.html http://forum.birth.com.au/everyones-birthtalk/86228-your-own-money-bank-account.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:03:01 GMT I have always been very dependent on DH financially. We moved in together when I was still at uni and working part time. Then we went o/s and when we came back I was a SAHM for about 5 1/2 years. So DH has always supported me and paid all the bills. I can't even withdraw money from our account as I lost my new PIN and can't be bothered ordering a new card. I have to ask DH to get cash out for me...:ohmy:

Now we both work full time and I still feel like I need to justify my spending. I want to have my own account and credit card just so I can buy somethings without DH knowing; little things or like a b'day present for him without him knowing exactly what I spent.

Problem is DH has always managed our money so he knows exactly what I earn and has all our accounts set up, just so. How can I explain what I want without it sounding like I want to keep secrets from him? I can't just set up an account without telling him as he would notice that not all my pay was going into our joint account. I can't set up my own credit card as when I go to pay it, he would see that there was money missing.

How do I do this?? :032: Any ideas appreciated... ]]> zesmum http://forum.birth.com.au/everyones-birthtalk/86228-your-own-money-bank-account.html http://forum.birth.com.au/relationships/86227-very-unhappy-place.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:37:17 GMT This is a bit long sorry..

DH and I are having a few issues atm. We were going to have another baby, but then I got pg and had a m/c. DH has now decided he doesn't want to have another baby. It isn't the grief, or being afraid of having another m/c, he just doesn't want any more kids. That's it.

I however, am just devastated. I am so upset with DH (and all those damn baby product ads on TV) and so angry that it is really affecting our relationship. He wants to DTD and I just don't want to as it seems pointless as we aren't TTC. I keep hoping we will have an 'accident' and I will get pg but I just keep being disappointed. With a little TMI, we aren't using any contraceptive except withdrawal when I am o'ing, which just frustrates me even more. It is very unsatisfying...

This morning I was saying I didn't want to DTD as DH won't 'finish' properly and he got all cranky. He said that I can't blackmail him and if I kept doing it, we may as well get divorced or he will start sleeping downstairs.

I know it is wrong to try and use blackmail. I understand that and I have also promised DH that I will not lie about when I am o'ing. But right now, I am just so upset and angry that I am being a total b*tch all the time. I am picky about stuff he does, I nag at him and constantly moan about having another baby. I know this isn't helping him change his mind, which I know he never will, but I don't know what else to do. He has said he wants to get the snip but I am not letting him. I can't accept his decision. He won't do it until he thinks I won't hate him for it.

The tension between us is almost constant. I know I need to let go and move on but I have spent the last 8 months thinking I would be having another baby and now it just isn't going to happen. I sometimes think about being a single mum as I am just so sick of DH. He just annoys me about so much stuff; lazy with housework, lazy with the kids , swears at me, plays with his stupid I-phone at the dinner table etc. I don't know if it is just because I am so angry about the baby issue or whether it is part of a larger problem.

I don't really have a question, just letting it all out... thanks for reading ]]> Relationships zesmum http://forum.birth.com.au/relationships/86227-very-unhappy-place.html http://forum.birth.com.au/general-parent-talks/86226-options-next-year.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:15 GMT Hi all :)

I'm just asking this as a bit of a 'what would you do' type of thing.

Just over a year ago we moved out to a little country town for DH's work, with our 2 boys in tow. We have no family locally, and at that point no friends around either.

In Jan we welcomed DD, and when she was about 6 weeks old I booked the boys in to occasional care for one morning a week just so I could get the grocery shopping and a few errands like that done. (I'm a SAHM)

Turns out they loved it, and it has been great for all of us :D

So next year, DS1 will go to Kindy for two full days a week. The time is coming when I have to nominate if and when I would like occasional care for next year (they only run in school terms)

So... what would you do?

Have DS2 in care (because he really does love it) half to full day a week when DS1 IS at Kindy?

Have DS2 in care half to full day a week when DS1 ISN'T at kindy?

Take DS2 out of care altogether?

I don't think at this stage I would have DS1 in care as well as in kindy, nor am I thinking I'd put DD in care either.

Decisions, decisions!

Ta :) ]]> General parent talks wowzah http://forum.birth.com.au/general-parent-talks/86226-options-next-year.html http://forum.birth.com.au/local-meet-ups-get-togethers/86225-nsw-central-coast.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:37 GMT Hi! Im just wondering if there are any ladies with children on the nsw central coast? I am moving to gosford in jan, and wondering if anyone is up that way? if you have playgroups etc? Im currently living in western sydney, so would like to meet people in this area, as i will be coming down... Hi!


Im just wondering if there are any ladies with children on the nsw central coast? I am moving to gosford in jan, and wondering if anyone is up that way? if you have playgroups etc?

Im currently living in western sydney, so would like to meet people in this area, as i will be coming down here alot even when i move as this inlaws live here and i have some wonderful friends i dont want to leave here. but we gotta do what we gotta do!

Look forward to hearing from anyone!
:001_tongue: ]]> Local meet-ups and get togethers toddleralert http://forum.birth.com.au/local-meet-ups-get-togethers/86225-nsw-central-coast.html