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The end of the week and the smell of the weekend in the air. Can also smell the faint whiff (or should we say aroma) of the new site…..more about that in another post.
It’s really been all stations go Mamamia this week : co-sleeping, the Defence Force sex scandal, new cigarette packets and The Commitment Project and that was just today!.
Over the course of the week, we’ve covered everything from our favourite days of the week, Mark Latham and the Jackie O saga, to the correct length of time for an engagement and our most-loved biographies. We’ve also discussed shopping bulimia, money problems and the price of milk.
And don’t forget to check out all the Must See Looks from this week.
If you live in Perth, Adelaide or Brisbane you may still be able to get tickets to see the brilliant French Movie Potiche. Click here to learn more
Now it’s time for best and worst. If you’ve never posted your best and worst before, why not try it this week? It’s wonderfully cathartic to share the high and low points of your week with strangers and the support you will find in the Mamamia community well, that’s just part of the addiction.
Mia
Best: After months and months and month, it looks like Mamamia 3.0 will go live in the next few days. Cannot WAIT.
Worst: Change makes me nervous.
Lana
Best: I have tried to be very organised at home this week and have made “proper” meals for my family every night this week. It is a joy to sit with my family around the table and eat decent food.
Worst: So little time
Nicky
Best: Sharing my pregnancy news with the Mamamia office. Mia and Jason had tears in their eyes and Lana practically screamed. The office then got a little excited and shared the news on Facebook where hundreds of lovely MM readers congratulated me.
Worst: A friend is going through some really tough financial times, the kind where a small loan won’t be of any assistance and I’m struggling to know what to do or what to say to help.
Rick
Best: Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge at night time with the city lit behind me and the moon coming out from the clouds. It was beautiful. I love Sydney even more right now. Thanks again to Julie the lovely reader for passing on the ticket. I’ve also signed a petition to heritage list my climb guide who was gorgeous.
Nat
Best: I am going away for the weekend! It will be so nice to get out of the city, even if it’s only for a few days.
Worst: The end of daylight savings.
What about you – what were the best and worst bits of your week?
And here are the pics we are talking about this week:
Plus-size Australian model, Robyn Lawley on the cover of ELLE France. No other Australian plus-size model has covered French Elle and she also features in a 10 page shoot inside the curvy limited edition issue.
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I’ll definitely buy a copy of the French Vogue.
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Best: I made the best lasagna of my entire life last night. My man has been bragging and raving about it to everyone, and even admitted it is better than his Mum’s lasagna!
Worst: Something is up with my dog. She is suddenly scared of everything, wanting to be held all the time and walks around the house whimpering and pacing. This morning, instead of coming into bed for a snuggle, we found that she was curled up at the bottom of my wardrobe. I have no idea what could be wrong and feel so bad about it.
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I’m a newbie – what does OMM stand for?
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welcome Noni22
it stands for ‘on my mind’
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It means “on my mind”
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Best: my beautiful kids. They love each other so much and it is so heartwarming to hear them play together and laugh so hard.
Best 2: my little girl (who turns 1 next Friday) took 8 steps yesterday. It is so exciting to see her stand up by herself and try so so hard to walk. She really wants it!
Best 3: hubby’s birthday last Friday. We sat around with our closest mates on Friday night sharing some drinks and good times. It was lovely!
Worst: snotty noses and sore throats throughout the household.
Worst 2: my almost 4 year olds behaviour. He is usually such a good boy but this past week he has been obnoxious. Yelling at my husband and I, defiance, ignoring us and just generally being horrible. I really don’t know how to deal with it so hopefully it is a very short-lived phase.
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Best: A beautiful London week of sunshine and short sleeve weather ended with a pint or three by the Thames. People spilled out all along the riverside soaking in the sun. Half the people from work was there and it was just a perfect evening, especially after a depressing winter. Also, the end of Australian daylight savings and the start of the UK’s means that we’re only 9 hours behind now. More skype time!
Worst: Preparing the house for a move next week. Who would’ve thought there’d be so much stuff to organise! Times like these being a grown up is not so fun.
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best – spent today with my mum and the kids, since having the new baby I’ve been hybernating with husband baby and toddler and was great to be with mum drinking coffee and chatting. it also meant that husband could have a sleep in after a night of drinks with his mate.
worst – UTI
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I don’t think I was rude or offensive in any way. Why was my comment and the one I was responding to deleted?
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Sorry Chef, the entire thread was deleted in accordance with our comment policy
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Best: Dinner at my parents place with all the family. Kids all had a ball playing with their cousins and mum totally out did herself in the kitchen. She made us such a beautiful and generous feast. Was a lovely night.
Worst: My beloved little sister calling me at 2am absolutely distraught. She’s been staying with us the last few weeks because she’s having a really hard time and I’m worried about her. After she called I went to pick her up from her friends place where she’d been that night, breaks my heart to see her so upset. She collapsed into a heap in my arms and just cried and cried. I wish I could do more to help her. On the plus side though, it’s lovely having her around all the time. The kids think it’s better than christmas time when Aunty Natasha is living with us, and I like being the one she wants when she’s sad. It’s a comfort to know she will always tell me the truth about what’s going on.
OMM: Baby names. We’re 90% sure this bub will be Olive if it’s a girl. I’m over the moon, Olive has been my favourite name for a girl forever! Boys names are hard. We like Hugo at the moment, also liking Felix.
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Lovely names!
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Hugo is a very special grandson’s name
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Best: The money post. Really made me evaluate what I am spending money on and where I want to end up. Really enjoyable to learn what people prioritise and how they budget each week. Great wake-up call for me as I am in the middle of my 20ies.
Best 2: 30 days until Europe. Can not wait! Family, friends, great food & seeing new places.
Worst: Reading about poor Blake Rice, so terrible. Cannot believe that people can be so mean, it broke my heart.
OMM: So happy about all the baby news, and keep the photos coming – so gorgeous!
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New best: Met a lovely guy whom used to rent my brothers granny flat. He is a DJ and does promotions. (My SIL was setting us up because he is mates with my brother, haha. He told her he thought I was beautiful.)
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Best: On holidays for 2.5 weeks.
Worst: A lot of change will be happening in my workplace next term. I don’t want anything to change as I love it there.
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Best: Two different customers shared their proposal stories – and they made me cry (just love romance).
Best 2: Discovered why people are so into Twitter
Worst: Discovered why people are so into Twitter and now having to work the whole weekend to catch up
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Best: Getting my new MacBook Pro after being offline for weeks due to a ‘tea’ incident with my old MacBook!
Worst: My 13 month old was sick again – throat infection and conjunctivitis this time. He seems to be constantly on antibiotics so it’s time to have a break from day care. Poor thing.
OMM: Finding a cheap but nice dress for my BIL’s wedding on Saturday. Don’t want to spend too much as I don’t plan on being preggers again.
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Worst: missing my ex so much… how do you get over someone you thought was the ‘one’?
Worst: my grandparents home (which has been in the family for 60 years) is up for auction today… about to leave home to go see it.. so many memories in that house
Best: socialised a lot this week which was nice and got me out of the house.. looking forward to a relaxing weekend with some quality alone time
OMM: Looking forward to the Mamamia 3.0 site… love this site so I’m excited to see the change
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I know how you feel about missing someone you thought was the one.
4 years down the track and sometimes I still do wonder.
And yet I was the one who left him.
In my saner moments I look at my life now and know that I would never have lived all the experiences I have lived if I had stayed with him. I don’t have any regrets in my life looking back. I have had so many awesome experiences they I would never want to give up.
There are other people out there.
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BEST: My boss may be leaving for a new job! I’ve heard my name mentioned as her replacement….
WORST: My boss may be leaving for a new job! I don’t know if I want or am ready for her job right now. More importantly, I’ll be losing contact with a very dear friend…
OMM: Assignment. 2 (now maybe 3) very big life changes.
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Best: I’m on holidays for 2 weeks.
Worst: I told my very controlling work colleague that I found her easy to work for but she doesn’t do ‘working with’ so well. Why did I open my mouth? For 4 years I’ve fallen in to line and work was almost bearable. First world problem I know, but oh, how I’d love a different job.
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Worst: My father is gravely ill in hospital, dying from liver disease and a general lack of self care, and it’s dragging on, the family is annoyed and at each other, and my formerly pretty good relationship with my brother is very tense. My dad is (was) an alcoholic, emotionally abusive, unable to cope with life and somewhat estranged from us for a couple of years now. My partner is in the middle of this and doesn’t know what to do, and what’s worse my brother seems not to like him for no good reason except that he is different from him and the rest of our family (thank goodness!), but I am so freaking grateful to be home alone with him now and his lovely hugs.
Best: My boyfriend proposed. Completely out of the blue, with a silver ring of his that only fits my middle finger, in our room after I’d been sobbing my little heart out to him. Unfortunately, due to worst, above, we haven’t really told anyone (except my comatose dad), so I can’t get publicly excited, even though I’m so very happy about it.
OMM: Hope none of my family read this, it’s a convenient outlet to vent this week.
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just quietly…congratulations!
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Family relationships are tricky at the best of times. During the farewell of a parent who has been less than ideal emotions are confusing and confronting – especially the feelings of just wanting it to be over. I’m glad you have your new fiance to help you through this.
Did you hear that? New fiance! Woohoo! Congratulations!
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Ooo congrats on the engagement! Your boyfriend (fiance!) sounds lovely.
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congratulations! it is nice that you have only told your dad.
maybe your brother just finds it hard having someone else around when everything is so hard. so maybe your fiance should try not to take it too personally? i could be wrong, it’s just a thought.
take care xx
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Been a busy few weeks
Best: I have a dream baby. Angus is now over 2 weeks old and sleeps and feeds like a dream. He is so beautiful and so precious. Miss C loves her “baby Angus” and has been great with him.
Worst: fears about him developing reflux. Miss C had this terribly and was on losec. Angus has had quite a few big chucks and is showing more signs of it, but nothing like what his sister had. Has anyone had any experience with this? I just can’t face another reflux baby. I know my dream baby won’t last for long, and I can live with a happy chucker, but a reflux baby is just too much.
Hugs to everyone doing it tough.
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He is just too gorgeous for words. xxxx
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Oh and congrats to Kris and also to Nicky. Babies everywhere, such joy!
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Have you considered a chiro or osteo to help with reflux? I’ve taken babies 2 and 3 to a chiro with great success! Often these things are caused by something being slightly out of alignment and linked to their digestive system! Worth keeping in mind!
Congrats on angus he’s a cutie!
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He is divine!
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What a perfectly shaped little head he has! I have no advice re: reflux, sorry.
Congratulations OB, and good luck getting to know your new little man. xoxoxo
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Angus is gorgeous.
My third babe had reflux and we had her on omeprazole – a compounding chemist mixed it up in suspension for us (like losec, but a lot easier to administer than trying to grind up tablets etc). It was such an amazing relief, and changed our lives at the time. Hopefully Angus won’t have reflux but it’s a good option if necessary.
Good luck and enjoy baby gazing x
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Thanks Evalina. That was what Miss C was on so we didn’t do the tablet thing. I keep watching him expecting him to deteriorate but so far the chucking doesn’t seem to bother him, but we have had a few post feed upset tummy screams so I’m just not sure. It could also be wind. In between times he sleeps and sleeps and looks cute
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Oh he’s soooo gorgeous!! Congratulations!
We found a speech therapist did wonders for reflux – had lots of awesome, unique advice about feeding & how they swallow etc. In the ACT it’s a free service – they come to your house and watch them feed. Small babies get seen before anyone else. Good luck
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He is so beautiful, well done!
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Oh my goodness, what a beautiful bubba!
Am feeling v.clucky now!! Congratulations and drink in every wonderful moment with him
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Congratulations he is utterly adorable!!!!!! I don’t have any experience with reflux but I do have experience with different temperaments in babies and it is my belief that if he is an dream baby now he will continue to be. Out of my 3 kids all were very true to their temperament from birth. If they sleep and fed well early on they stayed that way. My third was a screamer and didn’t sleep from the start, he’s 18 months old now and although he is the sweetest thing alive his sleeping habits have not changed. All the best, enjoy him while he is so precious and perfect
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thanks, here is hoping that is true. Miss C screamed and puked and didn’t sleep from birth too so thats why I’m confused about the reflux. She was a really hard baby and at the moment he is so cruzy. Cross fingers he stays that way!!!
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Hello Angus! You are, in the words of a certain commenter… Just the most awesomesauce little lad.. Xx
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Best – went to a silly seminar and enjoyed it and enjoyed chatting to people there, even though I was nervous to shaking point before going along. Finally learnt, just do it anyway!
Worst – still haven’t fixed my car. And ate a whole family block of yummy milk chocolate. with roast almonds.
Best 2 – Ate a whole family block of yummy milk chocolate. with roast almonds.
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Best: Mister Six, a miracle after yrs of gynae probs.
Worst: continuing gynae probs. After hysterectomy last year, I got granulation a year later. Silver nitrate treatment did not work, so four weeks ago I had surgery to fix it. But it does not seem to have worked, as I began bleeding again this week. Has anyone else had these problems?
OMM: do I need more surgery?
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BEST – Had parent/teacher meetings for Gorgeous-girl (she doesn’t like me calling her big girl anymore!) and Middle-miss. GG in particular got a glowing report from her teacher and is doing extremely well – so proud of her – such a smart cookie with such a beautiful nature. I was actually nervous going into MM’s meeting as didn’t know what to expect but she is apparently coping with the structure of the classroom well and gets better as time goes on. She’s also making lots of friends – all the kids love her – I was worried her quirky personality would scare them off but it would seem they think she’s a lot of fun – which she is! Really feel like I don’t have to worry about either of them too much at the moment. Now it’s the last day of term! Yay! Can’t wait to go on our holiday next week to NZ.
OTHER BEST – got my first pay (last week actually) and have my own money going into my account… a great feeling!
WORST – mouth ulcers… why won’t they leave me alone? How can something so small be so evil and so painful?? It’s amazing how much impact they have on my daily life. Dosing up with supplements so hope this helps. The topical treatments are no match for them.
OTHER WORST – cranky husband who is stressed at work – worried about his mental health and anxiety levels. Hoping our holiday will be good for him. Also clingy Little-love doesn’t like being left at daycare and gets very sad – a couple of the teachers she knows well were away this week so that made it harder. Still trying not to feel guilty about this returning-to-work thing.
Have a great weekend everyone
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guilt.. shmilt … You go girl! My Heroine in the Hts! You do such a fab job as mumma to 3 very diff girls… A wife who is so dedicated to her hub’s well-being.. And a caring, loving person to so many! Thanks CA… Enjoy the family meeting up with the family again….. Xxx
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Best: It’s the weekend and we’re going to Sydney for three days as a family to sightsee and have fun! Yay!
Worst: Cyber bullying.
OMM: Adults that decide to bring up my three year old daughter’s shyness in public as in ‘boy she’s quiet, isn’t she?’ or ‘why do you think she’s so quiet? to which I always explain, ‘well she’s loud and chatty at home’ etc! I just feel like making it even to them one day, i.e. ‘oh, why is your son so loud, yada yada?’
My daughter is so sweet and I just don’t understand why people think it’s ok to point out shyness. Why is being shy something to fault especially in a young child? Anyway, not a big thing but just frustrating and I find it hurtful, especially when they say it in front of her.
Not a big thing but I’m tired and just wanted to vent.
Have a lovely weekend, everyone!
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Have a great time.. Saturday’s forecast looks terrific but there’s a cool change Sunday.. But hey, sight see both inside & outside! Enjoy!
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Thanks Denyse.
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Ecidnac I hear you. I don’t understand why some people talk about a child while the child is standing right there and can hear and understand every word. I just don’t get it! Frustrating!
Have fun in Sydney
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“Boy, she’s quiet isn’t she?”
“Well, she can’t get a word in edgewise!”
*pointed look at person making comment*
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Thanks Lottie and Detachable Princess (LOL re your comeback!). Why is shyness the personality trait people think they can pick on to your face and in front of your child? Not helpful!
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Ecidnac, my mr 4 is very reserved as well. I hate it when he’s labelled because of it and when grown ups get cross with him because he doesn’t act the way THEY want him to (i.e. give your great aunt who you have never met before a kiss – no way!!). He’s a beautiful kid who takes a while to warm up, nothing wrong with that!
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Worst: husband being away all week on a boys fishing trip in the middle of nowhere with no phone reception. I was left at home to deal with a 2yo, 4.5 month old, 14 week old puppy, 2 geriatric dogs, my third week back at work and the fall out from the end of daylight savings (5am starts all week). Needless to say I am feeling very tired and emotional.
Best #1: I survived!! I’m feeling very proud of myself for coping with no tears from me and minimal tears and tantrums from 2yo.
Best #2: my 20yo brother who came and stayed one day while I was at work to keep puppy company. I came home to dinner cooked and in the fridge and my floors vacuumed. Just quietly I think he was bribed by Mum, but it was very sweet of him to do that for me.
OMM: Going out for my first girls day tomorrow since having DS2 – need to go on a whirlwind clothes shopping mission in the morning so I have something to wear.
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Did good mumma Jax .. Wow.. And work too! Have a terrific girls day tomorrow!
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What a wonderful brother (even if he was bribed)!!! Hope you had a great day out!
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BEST: Miss 5′s parent teacher interview, she is doing so well both academically (if you can say that in prep!) and socially, so pleased. was really worried about social aspect, she had a few issues at kindy last year and am pleased she is doing well
BEST 2: lunch with some of the other prep mums today
BEST 3: caught up with a friend on Tues night that i hadn’t seen in 6 weeks, i have lost some weight in that time and she had tears in her eyes when she saw me and how far i have come in the last 15 months (lost 16-17kg now)
BEST 4: found out a friend who has been trying for ages is pregnant
BEST 5: one more week of school and kindy to go!!!!
WORST 1: one more week of school and kindy to go! lol
WORST 2: think Mr 4 is going backwards a bit with his toilet training, which is hard but we must keep going!
thats it, all in all a good week
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Love your first best Deb – exactly the same for me with my five year old – concerns at preschool but doing well at school – isn’t it the best feeling when you get told that?
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Best: The sun has finally started shining in London! Hottest day of the year was on Wednesday… wait for it… 23 degrees which is epic for April! Everyone is happier and nicer for it.
Worst: The cost of London living. Have just moved and the rent is much higher but I am in a nicer flat in a great area near all of my friends. Meh, must budget better next month. Pay day is still so far away!
OMM: Office politics. Thankfully it doesn’t involve me personally but I hate seeing colleagues go through unncessary pain at work when middle-aged women can’t act their age.
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Best: I start part time on Monday!!!! yay!! same job, same pay and less hours…brilliant!
Worst: trouble with teenage daughter…she is full of attitude at present…and I’m so very tired of it…she is a good girl – doesn’t smoke, drink, do drugs, have sex – and I know that, but by god I feel like the most hated person in the world lately. We have always been so close and she is normally so loving and lovely….and it hurts so much that this where we are at now. I walked out last Sunday mid argument beacuse I just couldn’t take anymore.
OMM: i have made a counselling appt for us this week so maybe it will be the beginning of getting back on track for us….
Congratulations to those of you are pregnant (hope the above didn’t put you off!) and to our new mothers.
To those who are having tough times, I’m thinking of you.
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anna, sympathies..if it cheers you up at all, i remember being a complete bitch to my mum when i was in my teens. We are the best of friends now (I’m 28..and no, you won’t have to wait till she is 28 until she loves you, she will grow out of it quickly) Must be hard though, good luck with counselling. xx
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Hi Anna – I think I was like your daughter as a teenager. I didn’t smoke, drinks, do drugs etc and I got good grades but especially in my last year or so of high school I was so full of attitude. Looking back now I think it was because I was so unsure of myself and so uncomfortable – I think that’s the kind of teenage angst that can only be got over with time and maybe some therapy :p. Also, it makes me shudder to look back at how I treated my parents and I have a great relationship with both of them now
. Good luck! Xo
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I was the same.
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Think of your teenage daughter as a toddler on steroids. That’s sort of what they are. They have these new hormones flooding their system and they feel as out of control of themselves. Teenagers have to separate themselves from parents and create their own identity just as they did when they were 2 and 3 year old toddlers. It’s a necessary part of growing into an adult. Even when you know this, as a mum, it hurts to the very core of your being. Just keep breathing, and sometimes counting to 1000 still won’t be enough!
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I started B&W this week.. Made it even more special to announce the birth of Kris2040′s daughter.
BESTS:
- friends… On-line, here, twitter & FB .you all rock! My isolation is minimized with “you” there. And if I attempted to name you…I’d miss one.. So,
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- babies. Apparently there’s been a few announced here from more than Kris! Last night, thanks to twitter, “I” was part of an encouraging group of tweeps chatting with a lovely mum who was overdue w Bub #2. it was magical .. Every so often she’d pop back & tweet ‘ oooh, that was a painful one’ & a midwife tweep would ask how her tummy felt.. I left twitter at 12.30 am & this afternoon, after many hours of no news.. A daughter was born to our friend. In hospital.
- now Nicky is making many of us clucky, proud, happy with her announcement. Congrats… But oh do you realize how much “advice” you’ll get .. & that’s just at the office! LOL
- I was moved by the miracles that are babies so much, I posted about it on
http://www.memoriesbydenyse.com. Sigh. Each baby IS a miracle.
WORST:
- anxiety & worry over events that are beyond my control … They are within our family circle but won’t say anymore. But it’s hard… So Rescue Remedy, as recommended by a friend did the trick.. Along with loads of twitter love…
OMM:
- too many things to say here …. But I know MMers like to help, so here’s a chance:
- am considering am OS trip.
- have been to USA .. West Coast, Vegas, Hawaii
- time for about 4 weeks away doing;-
A. Europe – on a tour – including France viewing parts of WW 1 fields where my grandfather was an Ambulance driver & taking in the awful history as well as sights
B. United Kingdom – on a tour – time to soak in my heritage in both England & Scotland
C. Combine A & B … or is that too much?
As a solo senior female traveller with no qualms about doing it that way, I will endeavor to fly using Premium Economy with whatever airline does it best. I do single supplement accom. I will do a tour, or a couple of tours as I want to be driving-free. My costs for flights are approx $4k. I cannot do the reg economy thing.
I don’t mind going in November … As I don’t mind the cooler weather.
So, if there’s any advice…. Or experiences & not enough room here.. Lana or Nicky can certainly pass on my email deets..
Thanks!!
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Denyse, my mum did A&B combined at about this time last year – and had a blast! She did some organised tours, and some free-time activities for things she was interested in. You can FB me, and I’ll put you onto her if you want to ask questions.
Based on her experiences, I can highly recommend it!
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Thanks DP! I do love that recommendation too – and your mum is an independent traveller isn’t she.. Will FB you .. Thanks xxx
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Hi Denyse,
There are always cheap flights across Europe but the train has my vote every time. The view is incredible. Plus summer is on its way so it might be a good time to escape winter! Let me know if you ever need any UK travel tips as well. Oh and if you want to whack another European city into the mix may I suggest Barcelona? It is amazing and packed full of wonderful history, great food and wine and incredible modern art. Good luck planning! Alice x
I think you should combine France and England. It is such a long way to travel so you might as well pack the most into your 4 weeks. Train travel is amazing here and you can get from the centre of London to Paris in just 2h 15m on the Eurostar! If you book well ahead you can get some great deals. And once you’re in Paris you can then get the train to Fromelles and then maybe on to Bordeaux for a bit of wine tasting afterwards
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Thanks Alice… What a great help! I’d love to be in touch. Lana or Nicky can give you My email if you’d be so kind to make contact sometime! Cheers Denyse x
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Happy to help! Lana/Nicky would you mind passing Denyse’s contact details on? Cheers, A x
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Sounds wonderful… can I come?
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For getting around Europe I’d recommend trains, too. We found it so easy (even with two little girls in tow!). There’s no getting there hours before your flight, in fact you don’t even have to get your ticket checked before boarding as they have ticket inspectors onboard. We had First Class eurail passes and the trians are just beautiful!
If you want to travel just north of France but still in the Flanders battlefields area I’d really recommend the town of Ypres in Belgium. But you’ve already read my ode to the part of the world on my blog.
There are guided battlefield tours. You can pick them up in France or Belgium and many run out of the UK.
If you want to travel independently TripAdviser is the best site. We used it for all of our accommodation and it was all fantastic!
OK, enough now. x
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I think I will be picking your brain lots when I finally decide. Your blog post galvanized me even more to do this. Going to see my Dad this week (hope his cull hasn’t been too extreme LOL) & find the service records again of my grandfather. They’re at the AWM on microfiche. Xx
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Denyse, my gran did a combo of both last year. A 32 day tour including England, Amsterdam, Rhineland in Germany, Italy, France, then over to Ireland, Scotland and back to London to finish up. It was a full on pace, but she saw a LOT, plus the accommodation was gorgeous everywhere and she was well looked after everywhere.
However, her trip did not include any of the WWI sites. Perhaps you could do a similar thing, but join or leave the tour in a place close by (tours of Europe invariably start in London and spend the first day legging it to Amsterdam or Paris). Independent travel around Europe is unbelievably easy.
All in all it cost her around 10k (it was a tour starting and finishing in Adelaide, so EVERYTHING was taken care of). It was the trip of a lifetime for her. She’s nearly 80 and a bit of an adventurous old stick. Currently planning her next trip, to the Caymans.
If you want to do it in a non-structured tour type way, I’d love to show you around Amsteram if you make it here!
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Yay for that offer.. Going to maybe do a MM hop around Europe & the UK.. Thanks Miss Neriss.. hugs.. Sweet of you .
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Do A & B. France and the UK are so close. The Eurostar is fast – Paris to London in about 3 hours, cheap if you book in advance and so easy. I think that if you are going all that way just do both. You will have an AMAZING time. Happy planning!
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Thanks Joey! I’m a planner by nature.. And it is such a good part of traveling. Much appreciated the advice.. Getting excited
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I agree with others that C is the best option. My parents have been over here to visit me several time and they combine it with a tour in Europe as they too are senior travellers and it is a stress free way of travelling. They did drive in UK once and my dad said it was so stressful as the traffic here is so bad that the next time they travelled within the UK they took the train. The benefits of a tour are meeting other like minded people, company if you want it and a tour guide who take you exactly where you want to go and give you all the info you need and speaks the language. Also as Miss Neriss said the hotels are great and normally very well located. You also get time for yourself on a tour which is good a everyone has different things they want to see and do.
I have flown premium economy with both BA and Qantas and Qantas is a winner hands down. The service is 1000% better, the seats are more comfortable and if you are on the A-380 the cabin is super quiet as you are up stairs at the rear of business class so no noise. It is well worth the extra money for such a long trip.
Oh Denyse, this will be a great adventure for you and something you certainly deserve. You will have a great time
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London Eye… Thank YOU! Your comments and suggestions are very encouraging.
bless her.. http://www.memoriesbydenyse.com
I like the idea of the mostly planned travel with some independent times too. And your comments about Premium Economy very helpful. Yes, I couldn’t do the trip in economy .. Not worth it for how I’d be ..10 hours flight was enough Syd to Hawaii.
Will be asking more questions here .. Or if you’d be happy to contact me via my blog.. Alice did
Much appreciation xxx
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Best: Spending the weekend at the beach with a good friend from Uni and her family. We catch up every couple of years and we both have two small boys so it was great to spend time together.
Worst: My 2 y/o son not sleeping so well. One night he tried to climb out of his cot. Luckily he wasn’t too badly injured and bed has been on order for a few weeks now.
OMM: Work, lots to do and not much time to do it in.
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Real World
Worst: The little boy who broke down telling of his family loss in the Qld floods
Best: The Japanese woman who found her dog that lasted three weeks on the flotsam of the tsunami.
My not so important world:
Worst: My very old video recorder packed it in
Best: My wife came home from overseas after a month visiting her 90yr old Mum
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Worst: A virus which disguised itself as a virus popped up on my screen and I pressed run. Oops! That got me into deep crap with my Mum (and my brother joined in too), who blamed me for putting it on the computer on purpose which confuses me utterly. I didn’t enjoy the screaming session that went for 2 hours. *Sigh*.
Worst #2: Some boys who I think know my brother and friend chucked an apple which hit my shoe. It didn’t hurt but I wonder why they did that?
Worst #3: My brother has really awful organization skills (even worse than mine!), which came into light at his parent teacher interview. I don’t think his teacher likes the fact that he distinguishes his books by a picture drawn on the front OR that he writes poems about Jack Black in the back of the book!
Worst #4: Dad seems to really dislike me at the moment and cuts off or grunts at almost everything I say.
Best: Schools out. What more can I say? It seems to have gone so quickly!
Best #2: Managed to post something new on my blog finally after weeks of chronic writers block or lack of time.
http://www.silencingthemirror.blogspot.com .
Best #3: Spending two lessons today working with clay. Utter heaven but I’m having trouble hand building the teapot (couldn’t use the wheel because the clay was too hard).
Best #4: Reading a fantastic funny book.
OMM: Japan and the story of that dog which was found alive after three weeks. Amazing!
I hope that everyone having a tough week can have strength and hope and that next week is better for you all.
xoxo xoxo
Here is that dog:
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Oops to the virus!
and your dad – he probably has something on his mind. Males go into their ‘caves’ when they worry, unlike women who talk it out. Your dad has been ill, hasn’t he? It made be a delayed reaction to that, or something else entirely.
♥
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So true… How do we know this Louise… We just do dont we Flotsam..
Seriously sweet girl, everyone needs a chill pill at times.. And a time out. Btw… I’ve done the click on the virus once and yes, it horrible & bad but hey, it’s fixable.
Yippee to school Hols.. And just remember how encouraging you are to so many here. You are the wisest 15 y o I have ever known!! Hugs…xx
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Hi Louise…
Dad sounds tired or preoccupied. I’ll bet he has something on his mind that has absolutely nothing to do with your lovely self!
Enjoy the holidays
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Hi Rick ! Glad that you enjoyed your climb. You’re a better man than I am, Gunga Din ! I have an unbelievable fear of heights and know that I could never bring myself to climbing the Harbour Bridge. My wife has been at me for ages to climb the Story Bridge here in Brisbane with her. Her requests have met with barages of protest.
How old was your guide ? I thought that you had to be a certain age to receive heritage llisting.
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Bradley, can I climb the Storey Bridge with your wife? My entire family went a few years ago, but LittleDude was only a few months old and I had no-one to leave him with. *sob* I missed out!
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Me too!!!! I would live to climb the Storey Bridge but dom’t have anyone who will do it with me
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Go it alone. It’s awesome. You will love every minute
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Worst : Had sunspots removed from my forehead. After last week’s tests, it’s all started getting to be a bit much. Really feeling down in the dumps.
Best : Our little niece has been bought home from the hospital and is doing well.
Best : Yesterday we celebrated 11 years living in our house.
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Sorry you’re feeling down in relation to your health Bradley. Hope you’re not being too ‘manly’ and keeping it a secret from those around you who would surely give you the support to get through this tough time?
Glad to hear your little niece is on the mend! So her uncle will be too?:)
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Best – welcoming baby #4 on Monday morning, the best way to start the week, a little girl. Miss15, Miss5 & Mr2 have taken to her beautifully.
No worsts, still living on a high!
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Congratulations, Mumma MJ!
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Baby news everywhere .. Congrats xx
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Wow! Congratulations – wonderful news!
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Congratulations on your new baby! How wonderful for your entire family! x
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Worst. Found husband signed up to a site called benaughty.com. Chatting to several girls. Talking about getting together. Putting xx’s after his name. I have cried til I can cry no more. He has said he is deeply deeply sorry and now is being super nice. I have 2 children, no money & no family so am stuck. The hurt is very deep. Don’t really know what to do. He will not talk as he thinks apology has been said & now it’s up to me to get over it.
No best after that.
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Oh you poor thing. Please know that you have every right to scream and cry until you feel better. The fact that he won’t talk to you is just awful-you deserve the right to discuss this until you are ready to let it go. I’m so sorry-do you have a girlfriend you can call?
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Oh thank you for reading and your kind words. They meant a lot to me. It is nice to know someone took the time to do that. Many relationships are made on the internet but also many are lost! I am not talking to friends as then they will hate my husband and I don’t want to lose friendships as well. I hope you have a lovely weekend and thank you SO much again.
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Oh honey you’re welcome. Just look after yourself ok? And know that you’ve done nothing wrong xx
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I found my husband signed up to fuck buddies. Hehadnt been in contact with anyone, but boy was I angry. I invited him to leave if that was what he wanted, even though we have kids and neither of us could cope with the mortgage alone. He also apologized but it still pisses me off a couple of years later. Oh, I wrote an email to them, unsigning him and letting them know he was married and that it was his wife writing the email.
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Oh you poor thing. I cannot say exactly how you feel but I’ve asked my Mum to comment as quite a while ago she found out that my Dad looked at porn on the internet and she kept getting emails from women to our family email address possibly because of it. As his daughter, I felt absolutely betrayed and despite him telling me not to tell Mum, I did anyway. The consequences were dire and I’ve never had the same friendship with him as I had before. I wish you strength during this tough time for you. Keep being strong.
Louise.
xoxo xoxo xoxo
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Dear Despairing,
I’d like you to know for sure that what has happened has nothing to do with how wonderful you are and everything to do with what he is. How many times has each of us met intelligent, beautiful and loving women whose husbands simply do not deserve them. The reason why your husband finds the online people attractive is because he is of the same type as them. The fact that you feel betrayed shows that for sure you are a different type of person. No harm in speaking with a lawyer. If you give the Law Institute a call, they will provide you with the numbers of three family law specialists near you. The first half hour consultation with them is for free. The only way through this is to face it.
Each positive step will give you a greater sense of your own power. Good luck and our family is thinking of you and your kids,
Jenny.
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Oh no that is terrible. I really feel for you. Please consider calling/seeing a counsellor- you don’t have to deal with this on your own. Either way, whether you choose to stay or leave, this IS a big deal, your trust has been broken.
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So sorry to hear that. I don’t really have any advice for you although I know there will be people on here that will have. Just wanted to offer my support and send you a big hug.
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oh sweetie, i was so sorry to read this. i went through something similar with the crazy ex boyfriend, and while i get that your situation is a bit different to what mine was, i just wanted you to know that i understand how you feel. and, as flotsam says – we’re here for you <3
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Oh wow … you must feel so absolutely alone, my heart goes out to you.
Please see what you can do about talking to someone, I saw your comment to another person about not wanting to involve your friends, and I can completely understand that, but is there another way? Can you contact a counsellor just to chat? Is there at least one friend who won’t trip out about his behaviour? In any case, keep in touch with us on MM and I know that so many amazing people will try to support and encourage you thru this.
You probably already know this, but it’s not about you, it’s totally about him. He’s probably a fantastic husband and father in so many different ways but with this issue he’s crossed a line that he had no business crossing. You’re entitled to feel betrayed and you’re entitled to ask him to demonstrate to you that he is deserving of your trust again.
Hang in there, remember you’re not alone xo
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Bad day- you know the ones- when both kids wet the bed(that don’t normally), tantrums all morning, screaming kids dropped at pre school. Unidentified poo smell in car which turns out the be me- some how I have an unidentified poo on me at work.
Meet the new manager of business I contract too, try to convince to extend contract while smelling like poo( at least in a nursing home I blend in with the surrounding stench).
Found out a job I just heard about locally is already taken. I wasn’t asked as I can only work part time with children.
I have PMT and I can’t get a regular job and I’m tired of uncertainty, organising childcare, never getting paid from the work I do have. The house is a mess, I got stood up for brunch and I am cranky. Did I mention PMT???????
Best- Started own web site for own locum and consultant business. Ordered fancy stationary, merchandising and business cards. Never had cards before. I feelmlife isnpushing me into my own business which in time will profitable and flexible with children. It just takes courage to get it together and market myself is a bid pond of competition. It is happening. I have plenty of work. I have more money( well I will if I ever get paid) and I have flexibility. I will keep telling my self this anyway.
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Best: Master 5′s teacher had so many lovely things to say about him at our P/T interview. He has had a lovely start to school life. We are thrilled just to know he is happy.
Worst: Rango. Many may see it & enjoy it… I on the other hand did not. At all.
OMM: The Danish Royal twins… absolutely gorgeous.
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That’s lovely about Master 5. You must be so proud and pleased that he is adjusting so well to school life.
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Thanks Jen. Yes, we are so proud. We both actually felt really emotional when his teacher was talking about him. It was so good to hear that he has been happy & settled. After what he has been through over the last few years, his happiness was all we wanted.
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Pat on the back for mum & dad too you know.. master 5 has had all the right stuff to be a happy & interested learner. Sigh…. And it just seems like yesterday all of the 4&5 year olds started .. Happy School Hols!
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Thank you xxx
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I love seeing the posts on here celebrating our little ones school successes – I’ve read a few tonight – P/T interview week – and I can completely relate to how proud you must be feeling because I do as well for the same reason. Just lovely… so glad your little man has had a great first term. Enjoy the holidays!
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Hi CA, I’ve noticed a lot of similar comments about P/T interviews as well, & yes it’s so nice to hear that so many children have settled into school life so beautifully. Glad you had a positive experience too. Hope you have a very happy & safe trip x
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Oh no! Rango’s not good?! I’ve been looking forward to seeing it. *sigh*
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Hi PG, it wasn’t the worst movie I’ve seen, but I found it tedious. I probably would have enjoyed it more if it was shorter. You might see it & love it though… I on the other hand was glad I used a $7 voucher I had rather than paying for a full priced ticket.
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I’m so pleased for you and your little boy
LOL Compared to our little five year old – who’s been very popular with all the girls at school – even his teacher, but that didn’t stop her pointing out he’s not very good at staying ‘on task’ when it comes to tidy ups! Tell me something I DON’T know 
I blame genetics…..on his DAD’S side you know 
What was wrong with Rango?
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Ha ha MBK’sMum, Thank you. Master 5 is very popular with the little ladies too! All the Mum’s have been discussing him. He’s even had a few marriage proposals! Ahhh Rango, well, I really wanted to like it, but I found it so boring & it felt really long. You might enjoy it though, we all have different tastes. Have a great week.
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Best: after a week of uncertainty, blood tests and scans today I found out I am pregnant and it’s not ectopic!
Worst: the bills that resulted from best!
Omm: hoping that a beautiful friend gets her own happy baby news very soon xx
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Worst: We had to have our beautiful 16 year old fluffy cat put to sleep on Tuesday. He was in final stages of kidney failure and it was torture watching him suffer, so we made the hardest decision. Who would think a little fluffy animal could take up so much space in our lives? The house seems bigger and more empty now.
Best: It’s Friday and my husband and I can enjoy each other’s company over a bottle of red tonight.
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So sorry to hear about your fluffy companion. Heartbreaking.
Wishing you well.
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I am so sorry for your loss, we went through it last year. You know its for the best but it was the hardest thing I have ever done. Think of the 16 years of beautidul life your cat had.
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Best: Spring in Paris. Glorious!
Worst: A party that ended badly. Obnoxious guys and cleaning vomit from the bath. Yuck.
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The other day the worst part of the week was that I had a headache for a whole week and the best was finding a doctor that was helping me deal with it.
Well that was over a month ago and I still have the headache that has not gone away for even a minute, which is the worst bit of my week.
The best bit is I do not have a tumour, virus or other terminal or major health issues. But that still leaves a lot of questions as to what it could be. The neurologist believes I have new daily persistent headache or NDPH. It’s great to know what is giving me hell, making me feel overwhelmed in everything and making me wonder how I can maintain my life as it is. The worst part of the possible answer to my headaches is that NDPH is that is only given as a diagnosis when all other options are ruled out, which has happened. All the research I have done on NDPH tells me it is completely untreatable and almost always non responsive to pain medications.
I am at the point of feeling the work I do is far too much with this constant headache that takes over my every thought . Today I am off work because today and yesterday its at the higher end of the pain scale. I am not going to say it’s a 10 because it has been worse, but not by much.
I know this all sounds like the worst parts of the week but there is good parts to my week in there!
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I have been dealing with constant headache since before Xmas. I have never had so much time off work. My neurologist has started me on a very low dose antidepressant to break the “headache cycle”. I have also had acupuncture on my neck / upper back. It seems to be working. Good luck with finding the treatment that is right for you, there is nothing worse than chronic pain.
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It can be worthwhile going to see an osteopath as well. They may be able to help where medication doesn’t work.
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Worst: was bullied in a meeting today and no-one said anything. An obnoxious asshole told me I was a waste of space, that u dent know anything and that I should get out (I called the meeting!). He also held his papers in front of my face so I couldn’t talk to anyone. Now that I’ve calmed down I’m going to speak to him & let him know it’s not on, but I’m shitting myself about it.
Also worst, not only did my wonderful boss resign, but she stormed out before she was meant to and isn’t coming back. No handover, no goodbye.
Best: put out some feelers re jobs I found on Seek and some of them are actually open to part time. I have several to apply for over the weekend.
Also best, the awesome 5-day break we had at the coast and the fact that our youngest adjusted to daylight savings very quickly.
OMM: arguing with hubby re who should look after our boys if something happens to us. Trying to work out who would be the best of a bad bunch. We want to make a will but we cant agree.
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Workplace bullying is the worst – make you feel scared, useless, angry and unsure of your place all at once. And no-one said anything? That’s horrible. I’ve been there and hated it. Am lucky I know work in a wonderful office where everyone gets on & there’s no drama. Hope you find a job where you’ll be appreciated. Good luck on your search.
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What an arse! Hopefully you can kick them to the kerb soon and find a job where you’ll be working with actual humans.
You sound like you’ve got a good attitude about it though, good luck with the job-hunting!
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Be brave & speak to the bully in calm & reasonable terms. I was also spoken to in a bullying way this week, no where near as bad as you tho’!
You poor thing, it’s terrible no one spoke up. Explain that you believe that behavior is unacceptable and ignore his on predictable bullying reaction.
And find another job quick! Who wants to work in such a toxic environment!
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thanks everyone. I called him late in the afternoon but he’d left. I was pretty nervous about speaking to him, so I emailed and explained that his behaviour was unacceptable, that I wouldn’t tolerate it in the future, and that I wasn’t making a formal complaint, but reserved the right to do so. I cc’d the CEO, who said he’d discuss it with me next week.
I had nightmares about him last night
Fingers crossed for the job interview I have next week.
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Best: Having three of the four of my besties here for a weekend. Such fun times had, with the people who know me better than anyone in the world and somehow still love me.
Worst: Not having the one friend who was missing because we are grown up now and do grown up things like moving across the country with a boyfriend. I dislike growing up
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Best: It’s only 1.39pm in Perth and I’ve already had TWO slices of Choc Mousse Cake today at work (someone’s birthday)
Worst: It’s only 1.39pm in Perth and I’ve already had TWO slices of Choc Mousse Cake today at work (someone’s birthday)
OMM: They were both big slices
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Ok, now I feel sick. Damnit
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I burnt the toast, dropped my lantern and can’t boil water. That statement probably only makes sense if you have read my demented wafflings over the years but I am too splattered to give a full description now.
The Misery list.
- Fatty will be admitted to the Neuropyschiatric Dept of RMH on Monday. Cross all your bits that he will be released by Easter.
- Yes that is as awful and ominous as it sounds
- my mum is overseas right now. As is my sister.
- all our school holiday plans have just had to be chucked.
- Miss 12 has had conjunctivitis. Ew
- I had 3 needles this week & am sooking about my sore arms.
- The kicker? Fatty will be all alone and scared which will make everything so much worse.
The Ace List.
- Kris had her bubby!
- Nicky is having a bubby!
- I couldn’t really be arsed doing all the school holiday stuff anyways.
- Fatty needs these tests and we need this help. We are lucky we got in so quickly.
- My needles mean that even though I have to go in and out of 3 major hospitals all the damn time I won’t catch anything nasty.
- Melbourne is really showing off this week with beautiful weather.
Ok I am boiling the kettle…. I have picked up my lantern.
Tea and toast xxx
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I am constantly amazed at your strength and resilience not to mention your ability to see the good when so much else is going on in your life.
As always, tea and toast back to you.
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Crossing all my limbs hoping that things start to look up for you Danya!
Holiday plans are often overrated anyway, nice to have quiet time at Easter I think.
xx
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Hi Danya,
Hope it all works out OK and you have a nice peaceful Easter with your family.
I hope you don’t think I’m being nosey but I’m interested in the needles you had. When I was in hospital last year giving birth to my first bub I managed to get an awful MRSA infection which required a bit of time in hospital (I was re-admitted 4 times as the infection kept coming back) and some top shelf IV antibiotics. As a result I’m paranoid about setting foot in hospital for fear I’ll catch something nasty again. What do the needles you had protect you from?
Thanks xx
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I have had the flu fax, pneumonia vax and the boostrix which covers whooping cough and tetanus.
Lots of hand washing and only ever touch the lift buttons with your elbows would be my advice. The Austin hospital really leads the way in infectious diseases control and hand hygiene. Their website might be helpful xxx
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Thanks for the great advice. I’ll check the site out. xx
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I hear you on the sore arms. I had 3 needles a fortnight ago and that Boostrix one is a KILLER.
I’m hoping the time Fatty is in hospital goes quickly and life doesn’t throw any more spanners your way. ♥
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Thanks Danya, tea and toast to you and I hope fatty has a quick recovery xx
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OOOh, what did kris have??? I’ll have to scroll through all the posts now to find out, if she posted anything?
Hi Danya, I know you live in Melbourne and just wanted to say if there is anything at all, no matter how small, maybe I can do some errands, food shopping anything, even help you with that cup of tea I would love to help out. I bake a mean cupcake if you just want a tea and chat
I know its school holidays as of today so thought you may need some time out?
I’m sure the mamamia office could give you my email if you want to get in touch x
I’m not twitter savvy so am not on like everyone else who obviously contacts each other that way.
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I posted last night first.. So you would have to wade!!
kris had a daughter, Katharine Dorothy, on Thu morning at RPA in Sydney. emergency Csection but mum & bub well.
Kris posted her lovely news via Facebook so I made the announcement…. Xx
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Oh that’s brilliant news! I’d visited this post to check if she’d had her baby too. Lovely!!
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Oh yay! She chose Katharine – beautiful name (I’m biased as is Middle-miss’s middle name) spelt the same way too.
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Thanks Denyse, after typing my comment I did wade through to the very end, or the very start to see the news.
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It’s a good thing you picked up the lantern lovely, coz you will need to point it upwards… Towards the top of the big …… hole Chez Wellies have slipped into..
D, at least, Fatty will be in a safe spot. I know that he, and you, will be scared…. But it is about helping him isn’t it. So, when are the crumpets back on the menu?
D xxx
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Much love to you and Fatty. Can’t wait to see you in real life soon. I may not let you go xxxx
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Danya, you rock. Truly.
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sending you love, a new toaster, batteries for the lantern, and one of those instant boiling water tap thingies…. you know what I mean – thinking of you xx
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Love & hugs to you Danya. I hope you & Fatty get a bit of a reprieve at Easter, with tea & hot cross buns.
And choccy eggs for the kids
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BEST: going to Derby Day tomorrow and Good Charlotte in the evening…
WORST: I have the worst worst worst spray tan ever!! I don’t know what went wrong but I’m look like that orange monkey from the ING ad’s.
OMM: Watched the Greys Anatomy ‘music’ episode and I don’t know if I enjoyed it or not.. hmmm
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Re Greys Ep – im in the similar frame of mind…like the story about callie and stuff was good i think the singing just made it a bit ‘musical-esque’ for my liking….
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Mmmmm NOT a fan. Did anyone else think Callie was the only one that could really sing?
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has that not showed here yet?
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No, latest to air in US. They are up to Ep18 of season 7 over there. I’m guessing we’ll catch up on Australian tv sometime around october…
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eeek bad tan. But it fades
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Best: Having my best friend come to visit for a few days. Lots of food, wine and laughs all round.
Worst: Still not pregnant after 6 months of trying. I’m 34 and I have a 12 year old (previous marriage) so I’m extremely grateful for what I already have, however it would be lovely to have a baby with my fiance..
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My bests and worsts this week are ALLLLLLLL Phood related! (trivial I know!)
BEST:
Launched my much awaited (hehehe) PHRIDAY PHEASTS section of my blog!!!!! Shame man, to me that’s about as exciting as the launch of Mamamia 3.0 is to the MM team!! What does this say about my existence!?
Another best, Bubba’s 1st bday party AND CAKE, was a ROARRRRRRRRRRRING SUCCESS!! The theme was ‘Alice in One-wonderland’ and it all went perfectly!! INCLUDING the weather which was OUT OF THIS WORLD GLORIOUS! I shall be doing a DETAILED blog post on this party – so anyone who wants a 1st bday party plan from BEGINNING to END tune in! (www.phoodie,wordpress.com) But this leads me to my worst……
WORST:
Technology ‘issues’ have meant that I have been UNABLE to upload my bday party pics and thus unable to complete blog post on said party. Phoodie Phans are OUTRAGED and I have been twitter screamed at each and every day! Not really! But I did promise pics and a post this week and was not able to deliver!! I AM A BAD MUMMY BLOGGER!! BAD BAD BAD!
So, I shall make a public MAMAMIA promise, that the ‘Alice in One-wonderland’ party post shall DEFINITELY be up before next week’s BEST AND WORST!!
Arghhhhh!!
HAPPY WEEKEND!!
Oh, and MASSSSSSSSSSIVE CONGRATS to Kris 2040 again, SO SO SO Happy for you!
Double oh, SOOOOO excited about 3.0!
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Oh dear Phoodie, I was one of those tweeps screaming for the Mad Hatter cake but I don’t regret it for a second!
Haha… sorry to put the pressure on love but I’m dead keen to see your beautiful creation.
New blog sounds very exciting and awesome, will be over to check it out soon!
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Poor Karen, one of the people I let down with my false promise!!!!
Sorry!
But by next week….
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cannot wait to see it need inspiration for 7 year old’s party
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Oh rainbow it will be PERFECT for a 7 year old’s party!!
Just not the “one” derland title but everything else!!
I have the whole menu done for you, decorations done, invites done, cake done, lolly bags done EVERYTHING!!!!
Stay tuned!!
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Phoodie, I cannot wait to try the Phriday Pheast tomorrow (cheating to do it on a Sunday but why not):) Never made tzatsiki on my own but with your help it’ll be so easy.
I also look forward to seeing the photos of the cake, bring it on:)
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Oh it’s so nice to know a real person will be cooking the phirst Phriday Pheast!!
Thanks for telling me 
The Tzatziki, and the whole meal, is SOOOOOO ridiculously quick and easy, you will be 100% fine.
As I say in the post, I think by drizzling some pita bread with olive oil and toasting it off, you could really add to the dinner.
If you have a little extra time, there is an eggplant recipe on my blog that would go nicely with the rest of the pheast too – I ran out of time to do it with my pheast, but the flavour combos would rock. The link to the eggplant dish is:
http://phoodie.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/eggplant-to-make-you-weep/
Still working on the cake post!! Cannot wait to press “publish”!
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Best: my upcoming baby shower this weekend. Looking forward to catching up with my favourite ladies for cake and coffee.
Best: happy, healthy family, crisp autumn mornings and cool nights, sock weather, embracing my last pregnancy
Worst: had my first antenatal appt. with my hospital, OB made a comment about my size, “I thought I was booking you in for a post-date induction not a 30 weeks check-up”
Cheers buddy!
Fundal height is measuring 41 weeks pregnant instead of 31 weeks.
No idea what has caused the sudden spurt in belly size, all I know it is is uncomfortable and slightly worrying.
Two hour GTT test done, waiting to have a scan next week, bonus is we see bub again.
OMM: Pregnancy issue above. Anyone been in the same ro similar situation?
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Hi Holly, I was big for dates too from about 28 weeks onwards. I had a scan and GTT – all good. Bub wasn’t big, *I* was. The doctor told me that they check on baby’s growth via our tummy measurement so when our tummy is too big the only way they can then check on bub’s growth is with an ultrasound – as the doctor put it “to see if the baby’s too big or if it’s just too much pudding”.
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Thanks Jenni!
It was just a shock after having two textbook pregnancies, my first baby was 7lb 4oz, perfect size!
Second baby, a boy, 9lb 6.5oz BIG baby.
This babe is another boy so I was told that there is a chance he may be bigger than my last, I just didn’t think my fundal height would be affected by the size of my baby.
Gut is telling me it is a fluid issue, but we won’t know for sure until after the growth scan if it is fluid or perhaps another fatty on board hahaha.
Im just over feeling like Im about to explode and it hasn’t even been a week yet?!
Hopefully they will consider an induction before my EDD
Thanks again xxx
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Hi Holly,
So sorry you are feeling uncomfortable. I too had this issue – with both pregnancies. Mine was a fluid issue. Both babies were biggish (both over 9lb) but it was me that was literally the size of the average woman having twins. It was difficult, but both babies were not affected in any way, although the condition meant I had no choice but to have C sections.
My first OB said, and I quote, ‘These are the best stretch marks I have ever seen’ Yup. He got fired for the second baby
I was monitored more than usual and had to sit or lie down for most of the last three months, but the results are both cuties
Hope this helps.
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Thanks Lottie!
I have a sneaking suspicion that perhaps it is a fluid issue.
It seemed to happen quite suddenly at 30 weeks, within 4 days I went from measuring 3 weeks ahead in fundal height to 10 weeks ahead.
Tonight I realised it may have just gotten that bit worse, I can’t walk properly at times, especially when I get the braxton hicks, and even bathing the kids was an effort. I felt as if my ribs were going to crack.
It’s nuts!
Im thinking positive though, I know these things can be not controlled but monitored and the healthcare pros will do what they have to, I have every faith in them right now hahahaha.
Thanks again for your comment xxx
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Yep. Was measuring 3 weeks ahead at 28 weeks, and doc was concerned re gestational diabetes. Scans showed bub was normal size. My initial GTT test was normal, but th OB assumed I’d developed it since then as I’d had it with 1st bub, so I went on the diet, did the sugar testing etc. Bub came 4 weeks early and was 2.2kg. It was all me and my stress-eating (v stressful pregancy with grade 4 placenta previa). Good luck with it – fingers crossed for you.
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Best 1: My boys 5th birthday party last weekend. Superhero theme; 12 boys all squealing and having a blast!
Best 2: His actual birthday – apparently I did very good with presents!
Worst: Finally caught his tonsillitus; feeling very sorry for myself
Best 3: My boy has been looking after me, stoking my face, helping out with tidying up and cleaning and drawing me countless pictures.
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tonsilitis is the worst – hope you’re feeling better by now.c
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Worst: My husband had a complete bender last Sat night, didn’t come home till 7.30am, the promptly passed out on the couch till 6pm. I am 6 months pregnant and I have a 2 year old, and the fact that he he totally disregarded us and did that to himself just made me irate.
I am worried he has a drinking problem … who does that to themselves when they are 37 years old with a good job and a family??? Not to mention that I find it totally disrespectful to me to just not come home and not even call. When he eventually turned up he was wearing different clothes and carrying his own clothes in a garbage bag as they were covered in vomit.
AND the party we had attended (I left early at 10pm due to pregnancy) was a senior manager from his work … so there were his work colleagues etc there. So embarrassing!
Best: Watching my 2 year old girl play with the fairy wings and tutu I bought her. She is so girly … loves dancing … definitely takes after her Mum i’m afraid!
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I agree that it’s disappointing that he did that given the impact it would have on you the next day, but I don’t think being 37 and with a job and a family means you can’t have/done need the occasional blowout!
Sorry it impacted you in a negative way. Is there something going on with him that he’s not happy about that could have led to an out of character booze up?
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I think he is basically working too hard and took the opportunity to blow off some steam a little too far. I totally agree (and have had in the past) numerous blow-outs, but I just think not coming home then turning up unable to speak with your clothes covered in vomit is a tad irresponsible.
It also doesn’t set a great example to our daughter when you pass out on the couch for 8 hours and cannot be woken up.
Still irate!
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