by HOLLY ROYCE
I’m so excited to get the ball rolling this week with my best and worst.
My week’s been filled with writing, work and confusing weather changes.
The worst has definitely been the end of the year approaching so quickly. In November my partner and I are taking the plunge and moving to a completely new city. The unknown leaves me weak at the knees, calves, ankles and toes and with the speed this half of the year is going – the actual move day is approaching at a rate I’m not quite comfortable with.
The best for me was when one of my long time best friends welcomed her little girl, Aamira Rah into the world. As I sat there looking at Aamira’s little hands and tiny fingernails, it finally sunk in that the little worries (like moving!) will usually work out, so there’s not much point in stressing.
It’s so grounding to be holding a little person made by someone you love. How awesome are women to pop out little people?!
Well done everyone I say. I hope I can hold onto this feeling to get me through to next year.
Here’s what else has been happening around the place this week:

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Holly is student at The University of Newcastle, an intern at Mamamia and a pop culture fiend. She’s also known online as Neely O’Hara and you can follow her on twitter here.
What was your best and worst this week?







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Best – had my surgery last week and after a few painful days I’m feeling better. And I still have another 2 weeks of sick leave before I have to go back.
Also my partner and I have been trying for a baby (this is the first month of trying) period was due 3 days ago. Took a test last week but it was negative so we will see
Worst – my man went back to work for a while and I miss him! Came back to my parents to rest for the week and they seem to be arguing a bit – I hope everything is ok!
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My best is that regularly working out at the gym has done WONDERS for my self esteem and body image. I’ve struggled with food and body issues since I was in high school and I was always worried that regular exercise would actually bring up a whole lot of other issues, but I’ve honestly never felt better or been less conscious of what/how much I’m eating. I’ve always ate healthily and now that I’m exercising I’ve realised that I really do need to treat my body well, with everything. It’s an awesome feeling
I feel stronger too and it’s only been a couple of months. I’m already toning up too which is nice to see, because I’ve always been thin but without any definition.
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My beautiful dog died. It’s not as bad as other people’s problems but it was very sad for our little family. RIP Snowy. He was an awesome dog who made everyone he met smile.
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I’m very sorry for your loss PK. We love our dog so much we get teary just thinking about what will happen in the future, so I understand how you feel. Your worst is no less than anyone elses. Take care xo
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best:
spent some time with lovely friends, lots of flirting with a new girl who i may have developed a crush on!
had an awesome week! booked my europe trip
awesome
worst: feeling generally rundown and unwell, cant get the motivation to eat well or hit the gym. very frustrating!
omm: torganised to hangout with the girl…is it a date? or is it just friends?
Sometimes, the things she says make me think totally a date, but others im all, totally friends…
yes it is a FWP, but how am i supposed to know how to behave/dress?
what if its a date and i dont get it and then its all over…
women are difficult!
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Best: a week at the beach. Have been here since Saturday and don’t leave until Monday. Bliss.
Worst: struggling with self-control/willpower re weight loss.
OMM: same-sex marriage. I just can’t get my head around why people would be opposed. The arguments against are so irrational and illogical. It just does my head in. When is this county going to grow up and legalize it?
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Funy you mention that….just been googling old boyfriends because I’m bored. One of them had lots of professional info and then I read something about him that gave me a WOW moment – it was pretty obvious that he is gay! I was his first girlfriend so it was a long time ago and he is a decent person even though that may now explain why we broke up for no apparent reason. And so instantly I began wondering if he was happy… So I’m with you,if people want to marry, why not?
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That is a wow moment!
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Best 1: Working myself into a state over an assignment and finally deciding to email the lecturer to admit I wasn’t coping and ask for an extension. Email two hours later – not a problem! Sometimes in the stress of things you forget to just be honest with yourself and others.
Best 2: Randomly seeing a friend who I have grown apart from but miss. It wasn’t a bad conversation — optimistic about catching up more often again.
Best 3: Winning $830 on Powerball last night. Definitely brightened the mood.
Worst: Feeling a bit overwhelmed about the work/study juggling act and bored at my mind numbing job.
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Worst: Utterly foul week. We had an important visitor at work and I busted my butt to make sure everything ran smoothly. My boss was so anxious to impress that he managed to sabotage most of it. Was told the following day by a colleague that I looked like I was ready to cry by the afternoon. Boy told me work work was crazy busy this week and wouldn’t have time to see me, then checked in at the local pub, so I chucked a wobbly.
Plus I’ve gained myself an overly clingy friend, met her for coffee and would have rather be any but there. i feel smothered.
Best: Finally got my birthday dinner with my family, only a month late. And picked up my gorgeous birthday pressie from Tiffany&Co.
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Best – my husband came home early this week and surprised our kids and our son for his 3rd birthday. We have just begun 6mths of him working in another state and me staying put for kids to finish school. Kids were SOOO excited when he drove in – it was lovely to see.
Worse – I’d order such a cool present for my son’s birthday and it was all good to arrive on Tues/Wed … no box. Followed it up thinking they’d say “no sorry, got missed, it’s being delivered today” as in Thursday, as in his birthday. No – somehow its ended up in Perth. We are in SW NSW. There’s another one enrouteand it should get here Tuesday. But mad panic to get a replacement present and generally cranky that I was going to be coolest parent ever …
However, Best #2: the look on now 3yo’s face when I arrived at his day care with a Mike the Knight birthday cake.
Worst #2: Just how much I’m letting little things get on top of me. I’m just finding I am totally resorting to cranky/angry/exasperated mum too quickly over little things – and berating myself because most cock ups are because I’m rushing or disporganised … vicous cycle in my brain at the minute.
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Don’t forget to take care of you, Liz x
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Worst – Just sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I blame the change of season here in NSW.
Best – Feeling like I’m one step closer to opening my online store! Just trying to figure out the best international shipping option. Any ideas? Aus Post is way expensive.
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i went to my GP and said I felt sick and tired. did ablood test (i was expecting my iron to be low) turns out I have a disfunctional liver.
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Worst: My best friend told me today her has a mass in her brain. It’s not cancerous or life threatening but it will probably need to be operated on. It’s rather scary and I wasn’t sure what to say to my friend. Would anyone have some advice on what I could say to her? I don’t want to say something that will upset her.
Best: Catching up with family and friends to tomorrow.
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I know everyone deals with things in different ways – but my chosen way would be with some humour. Maybe give the tumour a name and a bit of a funny persona ie ‘Today ‘Nugget’ is going to be enjoying sushi’. Good luck x
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Thank you so much! I want to be able to support my friend but sometimes I just get tongue tied and it just doesn’t come out the way I intend it to. Thanks for your advice.
Happy weekend to you.
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When I was diagnosed with my brain tumour, I found it generally very comforting for people to just say “I’m thinking of you”. I didn’t like to hear “well it’s good that it is benign” as that didn’t help at all. THe first few days it all seemed a bit surreal, so a bit of humour did help. I kept thinking of Arnie in Kindergarten cop saying “it’s not a tumour, not a tumour at all!” lol. Still makes me giggle that one
I’m sure that just by being there for her you will be a great friend.
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Thank you so much. It’s amazing how having a few laughs can make one feel so much better. I will keep that in mind when I speak to my friend next.
Have a fantastic weekend.
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Best: Finding out my cousin is pregnant
Worst: the jealousy that comes with finding out my cousin is pregnant on her first try and hubby and I are left behind again
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Wishing you good news on the baby front. The envy I feel at such times is crippling.
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Happy Friday, MMers!
I’ve had an awesome week, chock full of win and stoopid happy
My worst and the only really blight on my horizon – had a falling out with a bestie. She said something thoughtless to a mutual friend that got back – and when I asked her about it I got a truckload of defensive crapola that was a bit over the top. She is only young however, and has been venting via facebook. Groan.
My best however is still making me grin my face off. Been kid free this week and I mentioned Wednesday that one of my darling friends from kareoke and I have kinda realised that we fancy each others pants off and have been spending a crazy amount of time together all week. Wed night we had an 80′s dress up night at kareoke and it was – hilarious. I went in a corset, bike pants and a tutu with a black mullet wig, and he went as a bogan – torn flanno, jean shorts, black t shirt and socks and sneakers, with a ciggie pack tucked into his sleeve. It was such a laugh. One guy went as Billy idol – totally in character. Nuther one was a Punk – sang ‘Bad Habits’ in character.
I warn you – this is a total ‘pass me a bucket’ alert. So Kareoke guy and I have basically spent most of the week together – cooking, drinking wine, talking til crazy o clock and sleepovers *blush*. Holy crap I can’t believe he’s been right under my nose this whole time lol. We just get along so well, make each other laugh and get each other’s work and family life. I guess we’ve had 6 months of just being mates so there is less pressure maybe. No wonder kareoke became my dating kiss of death previously
Anyway – the cherubs come back from the Human Mollusc tonight. Cant wait to squeeze them. And the pooch has become way too fond of feeling like an only child!
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Cheers to Karaoke then!!! Do you think it will move towards say, a full blown musical?
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Ooh oopsy – how I love me a good musical! I’m sure I was a gay man in my past life
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All join in “The hills are alive…..” (and you so know you did the rest
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This was a lovely post that put such a big smile on my face!
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What a fab Best – good for you!
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Worst: I was in a little car accident a couple of weeks ago which I was lucky enough to walk away from but my beautiful 2000 Lancer was written off by the insurance company this week and I cannot lawfully drive her anymore.
It’s trivial, I know, but I love that car and I’ve owned her for 6 years and saved for her myself and bought her outright when I was 19 for 8 grand so its a little sad to say goodbye.
Best: It looks like I might get the Yaris I’ve always wanted to replace my Lancer so Im really excited for that!
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Yarises (Yarisi?) are awesome! I’ve had 2 (had to give up 1st one for work car then changed jobs so got another) and loved them both!
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One of the my bests was going to the local library with a list of books recommended on a recent mamamia book post, and being able to borrow said books. So far they have been excellent reads. Thanks everyone.
Other best is my daughter having an awesome time whilst on her first overseas trip. She is home next week and I cant wait to hear more about her many adventures.
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Been a busy few weeks:
Best: went to a freinds wedding last Friday and it was so lovely. Caught up with some OLD friends, had some lovely food.
BEST: hubby and I stayed the night at a hotel in the city. BLISS. First night away from the kids since they were born (not counting hospital stays cos they are NOT the same).
Best: the wedding didn’t floor me as much as I thought it would.
Worst: I did have a bad week last week and have realised that I need to take a step back and lower my expecations. It is ok to not be “normal” yet.
Worst: kids got sick. Temps, coughs, vomiting. Then hubby and I got sick. He was a trooper, I had the manflu.
Worst: Miss C’s behavious is ATROCIOUS. I had to walk away from her the other day for some timeout. Don’t know what is going on.
Hugs and banana bread to everyone today
Oh and I’m still on a mission to have a blog post go viral lol. I like this one: http://morebananas.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/time.html
It’s a bit naff, but I can’t really do humourous so tried for this.
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Hugs and Banana bread to everyone. What a fab statement!
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I’ve just read your blogpost – wow. I loved it and today of all days it especially resonated with me. Thanks for sharing.
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aw thanks Gypsy. Hope you have a good weekend (with some banana bread, I may have been a day early on that one, I’ll bake some tomorrow morning). hmmmm banana bread.
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Best: Had my 6 month check-up after cervical surgery in March and everything looks healthy, yay!
Worst: *FWP* Someone stole my lunch out of the office fridge yesterday.. it was a lovely slice of pie from a French patisserie (located across the road) and was the last one I was allowing myself before I start a low cholesterol diet due to a recently diagnosed genetic disorder. Not fair people! They took my ‘goodbye pie’ pie!
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Oh no, I would have been devastated. There is nothing worse than looking forward to something and realising its gone (applies to life in general but pie works too).
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There’s a special place in Hell for pie stealers.
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What a week….
Best…. starting some new work remotely for a company I’ve applied for workwith… worst… waiting to hear the outcome of my application!!
Best… starting conversation with my fiance about our future and finally starting to open up that I want out. I almost feel free….. almost. Worst… hearing him crying himself to sleep and not being able to do a thing about it..
Sigh…. come on life, move to the next gear pleeeeeease…
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*hug*
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Great job Hol! I know – the year is going way too quickly.
The best part of my week was getting a radical new haircut.
The worst part was the amount of wasted time I spent on one of my uni presentations. Sigh – that’s life.
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Your hair cut is amazing.. and so are you!!
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Best: Watching my kids play and laugh with their friends this week, including my 3 year old son acquiring a girlfriend.
Worst: Getting an infection in my varicose vein and now having to go see my cardiologist to see if I am strong enough to have surgery on it.
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Great writing Holly!
Best: This week I started a Facebook page ‘The Tarot Teaclub’ and people from around the world have been liking it every day.
Worst: My daughter still being ill during her VCE year. There are no easy answers, we just have to get through it. Bring on November 14th I say (that’s her last exam day).
OMM: What my precocious 16 y o is up to with her new boyfriend.
Ah, teenagers. Everything you read about them is true (sorry to say!)
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Thanks Tanlee
Just found The Tarot Teaclub, looks awesome!
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I have the same dress as Jamila (the magenta Topshop dress) only mine is navy and from coco-latte, thanks for the inspiration, I’m definitely going to pair mine with a belt like that next time usually I wear it with a blazer.
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Best having my Baby boy hOme from hospital, he is healthy now but has a rough start. Special care nursery with breathing issues now double eye infection and viral meningists.
Best the extra cuddles and bonding time i had with him
Worst seeing him so sick and having too have a lumbar pUncture done
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Congratulations on bringing hime home!! And all the best as you settle in together
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I work in a special care nursery and we just love seeing little bubs go home! Even if we do miss them a little bit! All the best to you and your baby
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Best: making up with a friend. We had a falling out a few months ago and I decided to swallow my pride and get in touch. We’ve both apologised and we’re working on getting back to normal. I dont expect to happen overnight but I am proud of mself for taking the first step. In the past, pride and ego would definitely have prevented me.
Worst: None this week. After seeing the ABC show on disadvantaged kids, then what happened to Jill Meagher, nothing in my life seeims bad right now.
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Good on you sarah … every time I manage to swallow my pride I’m very happy I did so. Being right doesn’t keep you warm at night!
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Best of the week: Getting to have the Monday off – I never get public holidays so it was very exciting!
Worst of the week: Is there anything worse than waking up on a lazy Saturday only to quickly realize it is in fact a Friday……and you have to go to work?
OMM: Planning a honeymoon but overwhelmed by all the choices and not sure whether to go a package or a cruise or overseas or stay in Australia…..or anything really! HELP PLEASE
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We went to the Cook Islands for ours and it was heavenly.
But I guess it depends what you guys enjoy doing.
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Go to a travel agent, tell them you are planning your honeymoon and they should be able to give you some good ideas. Somewhere tropical overseas would be lovely.
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Every week has seven days. So I try to learn at least seven new things every week.
Have discovered Diavoletti cheese. Smoked mozzarella stuffed with a single olive that has been stuffed with a single chilli.
Cyber bullying is alive and well. Just pick your target carefully. Some are considered fair game.
Some people simply cannot handle the truth.
Italian bakers make the best bread.
Pinot Noir improves life.
Life is way too short.
People who carry grudges are genera
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Best. Quit my horrid job & have been at family beachhouse for 2 weeks with kids on school holidays. Sleeping in. Pj days. Lots of reading. One activity with kids a day. Next week go on 2 week holiday with my mum to celebrate her 80th. Thanks hubby.
Worst. Will Melboune spring hurry up. Go away winter! Money a bit tighter. Concerns whether will find incredible new part-time job between end of mum holiday and Xmas. Perhaps I will stay unemployed until next year (is that a worst or best?)
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Look out world, here I come! By the grace of God I am to be ordained deacon into the Anglican Church of Australia in december. It’s been quite a journey! This is going to involve a move across town, a new school, childcare, boss, house… i am blessed to have such a supportive husband that he is willing to support me through all this. Thanks be to God!
On the other hand, I was at a funeral today for a baby born sleeping at 20 weeks. Joy and grief. Rest in peace and rise in glory, little Emily Mia. You are much loved.
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Congratulations Josie. I am not religious, but I know this is something you’ve been working towards and it is a wonderful achievement. I’m sure there will be many moments of lightness and dark in the years to come, which you will handle with dignity and grace.
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Congratulations Josie! that is one huge achievement
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WOW!!!
Well D Josie! As a life-long Anglican I have been waiting to hear about a female ordination my WHOLE life.
congratulations on managing to show that God love women just as much as men!
God Bless embark on this new and exciting journey
xx
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Congratulations Josie!
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Best: It is a 4 day week!
Worst: The woman who works at my work (from a few weeks ago, you know, the one who said that she’d rather have cancer than be fat, she’s friends with Mr W from years gone by and took a job at my work) is causing friction between Mr W and I. Having her around at my work has only worsened my feelings about her and Mr W gets very uncomfortable when I tell him things. I don’t know what to do!
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How is she causing friction? Is Mr W uncomfortable because he doesn’t want to be in the middle of it?
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Well, whenever I mention her or something that happened at work in relation to her he just goes silent. Or says something like “Oh she’s just new [at work]“. Like makes excuses for her.
To be fair, sometimes I do make mean comments like “I think it’s pathetic the way she goes on and on and about weight and exercise it’s like she’s obsessed, it’s very sad” and he says “Well, I don’t think she’s obsessed and don’t have the same opinion as you”.
Which causes me to react such as this: “Well, I don’t know how you couldn’t think she is obsessed with it when she checks into the gym on Facebook every morning and talks about exercise and calories non stop”.
See what I mean!!
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Perhaps, if she is someone that you don’t really like, you shouldn’t use so much energy feeling negative about her or talking about her. She doesn’t sound like she is worth it, and if she wants to talk about calories and exercise a lot, well, good for her.
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She sounds like a pain in the arse, and I would want to vent about her to – but do you have anyone to do it to other than Mr W? Obviously it’s annoying when your partner doesn’t just let you vent and support you (don’t they know that’s their job? Duh!), but if you just vent to someone else you avoid the issue.
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Just saw your message now unfortunately I’m no longer receiving MM notifications to my email! Anyway honestly I say just ignore it and if you have to vent to someone then do it to someone other than Mr W heck went here or even on twitter
But yeh no point in making things hard between you and Mr W.
Let her be obsessed with whatever she wants
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Worse – another IVF cycle cancelled this time due to some cysts hanging around. Hormone levels a bit out of whack so Dr has pulled the plug on this cycle and now I have to wait another 22 days to start again. Really wish my ovaries would come to the party. On the plus side my Dr described my uterine lining as “ideal and very pretty”.
Best – The weekend, the weather. Also have a massage booked for tomorrow which I’m really looking forward to.
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So sorry to hear Gypsy. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you for next time xx
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Oh so sorry Gypsy. Haven’t heard from you in a while so I had hoped it was good news. Heres to deflating cysts.
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Thanks oopsyboops, have been flying under the radar a bit because I’ve lost my mojo. Attempting to find it though, it’s around somewhere. Just trying to focus on the positives in my life (and I have plenty.)
Hope you are doing well.
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sending virtual hugs to you, Gypsy. it’s so damn hard x you’re not alone.
your cloud will have an ideal and pretty pink lining
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BEST: Fed up with stuff at the moment, I’ve decided on two things. Firstly, once I get paid, I’m going to take myself to get a massage, manicure and pedicure. Second, I’m taking myself on a holiday in March. I’ve already got the time off with work and I’m not telling anyone where I’m going just in case they want to come too.
Another best is I’ve made an effort with my appearance all week this week. I’ve worn makeup everyday, and my hair is straight, shiny and beautiful. Has put a spring in my step
WORST: This week seems to be shit for relationships with me. I had a falling out with a relative because of something completely out of my hands, but apparently it’s my fault. Well I’m certainly being punished for it. I’ve been unfollowed on Twitter. I thought we were adults??
Then there are people who I call friends, but never seem to be there for me when I need support. Why is it that I seem to end up in these one sided friendships all the time? Am I only good for what people can get out of me? I’m 35 for fucks sake. This kind of stuff happens in high school!
And on that note I’m going to have sushi for lunch.
Have a good weekend everyone!
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Oh cuppy don’t worry I know all about those one-sided friendships! I went through one for 5 years and came out the other end with nothing… had to let that one go. Tried to explain it to her but couldn’t get through to her about it, so I just stopped communicating! Plus moving to the other side of the world really shows you who your friends are. There are people I haven’t heard from since having moved here who I thought were my ‘friends’.
Good on you for taking care of yourself!
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Hope your week gets better and you can enjoy a nice relaxing weekend!
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Hello gorgeous cuppy. Don’t forget there are people who think you are amazing. Maybe its just a moon thing this week. Sometimes we get caught in other people’s stuff. Just remember to be good to you. I’m glad you are spoiling yourself a little. You deserve it.
Think of something today that made you laugh or smile. That’s the stuff that’s worth having in your head xx
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Hey Cupcake
A massage, mani and pedi sounds like just what the doctor ordered. In the meantime, swish your gorgeous, shiny hair and hold your head up high
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oh hugs cuppy. I think you are awesome! Can I come on your holiday? Pretty please?
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Um . . . I’m going to Afghanistan? Would you believe Iraq?
I’m just having a week to myself somewhere, I wouldn’t even invite Tom Hiddleston.
Alright! I’m a liar! Of course I would invite Tom Hiddleston.
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umm, as long as I don’t have to take the kids I’ll be there lol. Hmm, ok, maybe I’m not so keen. But it sounds fascinating, why there?
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Tom Hiddleston … ! (swoon…)
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Worst: I have a tax bill of nearly $3k, not sure how I am going to pay this back.
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Hi Alexa – give the ATO a call and set up a payment plan. They don’t except people to be able to have that kind of money sitting around. Last year I set mine up on monthly payments until June this year. And they don’t charge interest.
Good luck
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call the tax office and ask if you can pay in parts, if you ask, they can usually sort something out without late fees etc. good luck
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Worst: I’ve had a truly nasty head cold all week and to make it worse my partner is away for work so I’ve been home feeling miserable by myself. I still managed to wear a frock everyday for Frocktober so I’m pretty proud of that, here is a round up: http://blithemoments.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/frocktober-week-1.html
Best: Two of my best friends had babies this week, a boy and a girl! It is very frustrating that I can’t go see them till I get better but I’m so excited as these are much wanted and loved and their parents are amazing people.
OMM: My terrible neighbours. One of them woke me up with his loud vomiting in the backyard (theirs luckily, I would have gone nuts if it was mine) at 3am. They park across my driveway, have loud parties and fights, they let their dog bark for hours on end. They drive everyone in the complex nuts. They are tenants but the mother’s mother (it is a mother and 2 teenage sons) owns it so they aren’t going anywhere.
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Poor thing, I hate inconsiderate neighbours. I’m constantly dreaming up imaginative revenge plans and then never have the guts to go through with them.
I would call the council about the dog though…
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Best of the week: Job interviews
Worst of the week: Job interviews- I hate going through the process of applying, having an interview and then not hearing back/ finding out I didn’t get the job. I got made redundant a few weeks back, as the business I was working at was struggling. I’m a bit over this and just wish I had my old job!
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Good luck!
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Best of the week: my new job. Great new boss, best ever handover, in a space where there are connections with other parts of my freelance life – feels like a friendly village. And twenty mins by PT from home! Feeling lucky.
Worst of the week: the renovations. Pyramids and cathedrals have been built in less time …
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I have had a whingy, TMI week. You have been warned!
Worst: So after the colposcopy, which in itself went fine, I have had an average amount of pain, but the worst was the bleeding. Just when it seemed to ease, I would do something to make it start again. And because I had to put off having a period because of the tests that had been scheduled, my body really needed to have one (I do it every 3 months, it had been 4.5). I stopped taking my active pills on Sunday night, thinking I would start my period on Wed morning. No such luck – it was so ready to start, it started a few hours after I didn’t take my pill. So I couldn’t tell what the bleeding and pain was actually from. Not to mention I’d already had a fair amount of bleeding from the original pap (probably because of the polyps). I was the most hormonally charged, grumpiest person alive. I was so frustrated I just wanted to throw a child-sized tantrum! It seems to have eased a bit by today, but it will be a few more days before I know if everything is fixed up.
Best: The polyps that were removed were clear of any badness. Whew.
OMM: I feel so guilty for letting this all get to me so badly (even though I know some of it was hormonal) when it could have been much worse.
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Oh Rach you poor thing! Don’t worry about being ‘whingy’ trust me I’d probably be much worse! I hope things settle down soon and you feel back to normal again.
Hugs from here
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You poor cherub! Had one of those when my youngest was a new born – not fun. Some days its not fun being a girlie – in fact – i’ve decided in my next life I want to come back as a Sloth. Hanging from a tree, eating and pooping seem like enough effort for the next life xx
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Thanks Haven…I think you are onto something! A sloth? I’ll keep it in mind!
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I had my second colposcopy this week (follow up to a cone biopsy I had 6 months ago) so I understand your pain – had to skip my 3 monthly ‘period’ too! But knowing they’ve removed things that shouldn’t be there makes it all worth it!
I hope you feel better soon. The bleeding sucks but make sure your call the hospital/gyno if you think there’s more than should be xo
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OMM chickenpox!!
My sister who works in child care found out yesterday she has chicken pox. I am 11 wks pregnant and I have 20 month old daughter who has not had her chicken pox vaccination yet (worst mother in the world) I am freaking out, we have had a lot of contact with my sister over the past few weeks. I had chicken pox when I was young but this is not offering me any reassurance. I have an appointment with my doctor to discuss further, I’m also not looking forward to being told for not having my daughters chickenpox vaccination done on time. Anybody else been in this situation? waiting to see if we are going to get chicken pox is not my idea of fun and has my anxiety through the roof.
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A heap of us came down with chicken pox in my workplace a few years ago and we had someone 8.5months pregnant. They gave her the vaccine and when her son was born a week or so later they gave him the vaccine then and there (he still got it but not badly). I know it is the other end of pregnancy but they all ended up fine.
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If you had Chickenpox when young you are immune. Your immunity will carry through to your baby.
As for your daughter, the doc can give her a jab which will lessen the effects if she does indeed get it. We did that with my daughter and she only had a couple of spots.
Don’t stress…. it will all be fine.
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I got chicken pox when I was 2 and my mum also got shingles at the same time when she was pregnant with my sister. All turned out fine and my sister has never had chicken pox – mum reckons her having it while pregnant with her gave her some sort of immunity!
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Best – After having a cold spell here, we had an amazingly lovely sunny day and took advantage of it by going for a nice long walk with husband. Right now it’s Autumn here and the streets are lined with trees changing colours and it’s just beautiful! Sadly this weekend is going to be cold! But this time of year is definitely very pretty over here.
Speaking of walking, it’s been getting darker earlier here so sometimes when husband and I walk it’s quiet dark and for some reason they don’t have street lights here! It’s crazy! I don’t know why or if it’s a North American thing… but it’s strange. We see people walking with torches it’s that dark!
Also bought a slow cooker last weekend and am in love with it! So handy and it was only $20!
Worst – Can’t think of anything major right now…. suppose that’s a good thing!
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Yes, it got to 27 here today. Tomorrow it’s going to be 12. WTF? I am a little tired of Midwest weather. And tis going to be 0 on Sunday night. Noooo! Come back, summer!
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Yep it got to about 27 here as well, it’s midnight now and still 20 outside according to my phone! It’s going to drop down to 11 by the weekend though!
I know what you mean about the Midwest weather!
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I just love that photo of Mia – she looks like a turtle! Adorable.
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Best: Uni is currently on mid-semester break so I’ve had the past two weeks to spend all my time with Baby Boy.
Worst: Had to take Baby Boy to get his six week old needles today. I thought I was prepared. He cried so hard that he went red. I probably did too. Apparently, he has baby eczema too – the nurse didn’t really know what to put on him and told me to ask the pharmacist. Just wondering if any of you could suggest anything? (It’s on his forehead). Thanks.
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Hi there, my 16 month old son has eczema and our health nurse recommended using QV bath oil in his bath. It is not as harsh on their skin as products like Johnsons etc and I found that it helped when he was first born. Now that he’s older, the doctor recommended giving him some Claratyne syrup during September when allergies are at their worst and the difference it has made to his face is unbelievable!
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Oh and like Hutchy said QV bath oil is also helpful!
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I don’t know how severe his eczema is but try emulsifying ointment and keep his forehead away from wool, soaps, try to prevent overheating and scratching (that one is difficult!). Apply the ointment after bathing and whenever skin is dry and/or scaly. Also try applying a cool damp washer of the ointment. Try to keep his room as dust free as possible as well because that can also be a trigger. Good luck!
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Hemp Body Butter from The Body Shop – we call the miracle cream in our house!!
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Moogoo has always worked for us.
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We have just started Moogoo with our little girl (9 weeks) and it seems pretty good. There are sooo many different things out there and all work differently for everyone. Hope you find something that works for you guys
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We use QV bath oil and Cetaphil moisturising lotion here, also when they get a little older and have a flare up we put rolled oats in a stocking and hold it under the running bath water or use dermaveen bath soak. Goats milk soap etc (from chemists and health food shops) is supposed to be good too although we have had more success with QV. Hot water is also really drying for skin so try to bathe cubs in cooler water.
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moogoo skin care. awesome and great for babies. works a treat on my nephew
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Best: After a mental breakdown from stress at uni last year (exacerbated by caffeine overdose and no sleep for three days) anti-depressants and eight months of counselling I’m now rocking a distinction average and feeling happy and confident at uni. The recovery was so hard and it’s not over but I’ve made progress. The hardest part is asking for help and to any readers who are having problems coping with their own lives, please ask for help.
Worst: My boyfriend is having trouble with immigration. He’s on a student visa and will graduate at the end of the year as a school psychologist, after five years of study. He speaks perfect English- better than many Aussies! and has lived his whole adult life here, he’s passionate about adolescent psychology and wants to help teenagers get through school- and what’s the verdict? Nope, not good enough. I just don’t understand it. School psychologists are spread so thinly across WA, some work at 5 different schools, and yet they’re rejecting perfectly good ones? Apparently it’s some bullshit to do with the Australian Psychologist Association, I don’t know. Every second person in Australia seems to be a migrant, which is awesome- so why is a young, English-speaking psychologist with no criminal record being shunted around?!
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marry him? haha
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WORSTEST EVEREST OF DA WEEK: For some reason the baby sister is coming out with snarky comments every five minutes about my weight (which for the record is hefty) and other associated areas in which I am ALL TOO AWARE that I’m lacking. It should be bothering me but it ain’t, I seem to be taking it all in stride. Which then this makes me wonder whether there’s something wrong with me: Am I not normal? *snort* Shouldn’t I be having an emotional breakdown? WHERE ARE THE TEARS Chlo? I’m seeing a distinct lacking of furniture throwing going on here? And glass, THERE’S STILL GLASS IN THE WINDOWS!
BESTEST EVEREST OF DA WEEK: Family (even my baby sister). Also, my gawgeous girlies. I love to the moon and back, and this week has just been… PHWAAAAAR.
OMM: Uni. Lack of motivation. Assignments that just keep piling up, I have a small part of Italy on my little desk. The leaning tower of Pisa is in DA HOUSE. *sigh*
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Giggle of the week – your post! Looking forward to reading more
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Best: Had a brilliant long weekend and challenged myself with an amazing dance aerials class on Monday. I was excited by and satisfied with how well my partner and I did.
Worst: Have been waddling all week as a result. Oh, my thighs! Although it has given many people (including myself) great amusement and shows I worked hard, so really not a worst in all.
Lots of love to all, especially to those who have had a hard week. Special hugs to Cordeline.
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Best : The couple who drove an hour away from their home to look for that little boy Riley, who they didn’t even know. (They found him.) For some reason the generosity and caring nature of that couple had me almost in tears over my keyboard yesterday.
Worst: Well I’m sure I could come up with something, but all in all I have a job that I don’t hate all the time, a lovely wife to share my existence with, and we’re both healthy and relatively happy.. I don’t really have anything to complain about..
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How amazing was the footage of the reunion between Riley and his mum? Shivers.
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Worst: A friend had a stillborn baby. My heart is breaking for them. When everyone else feels such pain for them, how on earth must they be feeling? I can’t imagine and I don’t know what to say.
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That is so terrible. I am so sorry for your friend xx
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That’s terrible, Cordeline. I suspect there are no words – silent support may be best at a time like this (flowers, hugs, holding their hand). Sending love to you. xo
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Sending love and thoughts your way Cordeline, to your beautiful friend especially. xxx
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So so sorry to hear that Cordeline X
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Ohhh Cordy. Hugs. Just be there for them. I know there have been a bunch of really amazing posts on here about what to say to people who have lost a child, and some ideas to be of help.
And be kind to you, beautiful x
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Hey MMers, can I ask some advice?
This morning, I was asked at the coffee shop I regularly attend, whether i was pregant. I replied ‘Nah, not pregnant, just fat’. The person who asked was visibly horrfied by my response.
Now, I am overweight at the moment (sz 14, 15kg overweight), I know that and I am doing something about it (two months of horrendous work stress and a back injury to boot has made exercise and wellbeing WAY down the list). I am also one of those women who sadly carry my pudge in the front.
But, it has has a serious affect on my mood today. It is not the first time it has happened, but it make me feel like, well, shit. I came up with the not pregant, just fat line as a way of helping the person who asked from feeling awkward and instead, this person was 1) horrifed and 2) said, you’re you not fat, don’t say that….erm, you just asked if I was pregnant…?
Anyway, I’d love to konw if this has happened to anyone else, whether there is a better way of dealing with this and bascially, pump my tyres a bit so I don’t feel so rubbish (he he, I’m subtle too!)
Thanks and Spanx
x
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What is wrong with people?!
We all have our issues and insecurities and I don’t see why the way our body looks is the main defining factor for so many people.
The same thing happened to me at the park with my dog last week.
I was horrified.
I felt so awkward and just wanted to go home.
Exercise and healthy eating are a huge part of my life. I’m a healthy size 8 and follow the 80/20 rule of letting myself have treats a few times a week.
Don’t let this get you down. People can be so rude and inconsiderate.
Life is such a mixed bag. Sometimes we have back injuries or break ups and we can’t exercise of we can only eat hot chips to get us by. Sometimes work is less busy or our kids are behaving and we get time to exercise or go to the gym.
You sound like you’re pretty sharp and funny.
I hope the person at the cafe burns their hand on the milk steamer thing!
xo
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They weren’t horrified so much by your response as their own gaffe. And they should be – if they’ve learnt from it, they won’t ask anyone again. I don’t think there’s a better way to respond really.
Sorry to hear that you’re feeling low. It’s never a fun experience!
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I’ve copped this and I’m 22 and a size 8.
Chin up, weight is not a reflection of who you are. People have absolutely no tact.
Sending lots of virtual hugs your way.
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I know how you feel. My MIL visited (almost 2 years ago) and the first thing she said to me was “I hope you’re not pregnant.” I stood there in embarrassed silence shaking my head, and she then followed up with “My stomach did not protrude until I was in my 50′s”. I said nothing. In the last 2 years I have experienced seething resentment for all the nasty things she has said over the years, but most of all self-resentment for not saying something that may have made her keep her observations to herself.
I really admire that you had a comeback line that made the coffee shop person feel awkward. Hopefully they will think twice before dropping such comments again. Otherwise, you could gift wrap a crow-bar to the coffee shop so their staff have something to help them get their feet out of their mouths.
I hope you recover from your back injury soon. Strength to you.
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Well her stomach may “not have protuded” until her 50′s but her painful personality sure did a lot earlier! You have to laugh.
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I once had a total douchewaffle make comment to me about how big I was when I was very pregnant. I was so offended the next day I waddled my huge arse down to the shop and told him that in two weeks time I wouldn’t be this big, but that he’d still be a brainless dickwad.
And curtseys.
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oh hugs. I’m the same, I carry all my weight on my stomach so I frequently get asked if i’m pregnant. My response often is what you said. I have had ladies pat my tummy, then tell me off for eating too much chocolate. I have had a doctor ask me (I was there with someone else). It happened at the kids swimming lesson the other day. I just shake it off. I have to accept that my choices have made me look like this. Yes it makes me sad, but I can’t change their perceptions of me.
One thing I will say, is if you have a bad back, perhaps look into some core exercises. There is nothing better for backs than having good core strenght (more than just situps, pilates is best) and that will also help that tummy shape!
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Thanks ladies, you’ve made me feel somewhat better about a stupid comment.
I hope one day I can pump your tyres up and sending many virtual hugs back to you all.
xx
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It’s not a reflection on you at all. I’ve been asked about 5 times in the last few months and I have no idea what makes people think it’s ok to ask.
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Best: Finally seeing results in my bold and the beautiful style love dramas. Work is GOOD – had a few setbacks but just kept plugging away and asking for feedback just proving that if I can stick it out it will go well.
Worst: I have realised that amongst my love life dramas that the guy that I have been so pursuant on is far to clingy for my liking. What a let down! I’m not a girl who likes good morning and good night texts, and really not an avid texter. He get’s frustrated waiting for my replies.Feel like I’ve pushed through all the crap for nothing now.
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Best: Our house, just love it, new furniture is arriving Monday so it will look pretty spectacular and we can stop hanging out in the camp-chairs in the lounge room
!!!! Catching up with school friends tomorrow night, haven’t seen some of them for 20+ years! Should be loads of fun and laughter!! My husband, just love him 
Worst: No real worsts – some health issues that are annoying more than anything; and still the unpacking continues and not being able to find my summer clothes…sigh…
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Happy Friday everyone!
My worst this week has to be when my Mum and dad took my 2 young boys to Dreamworld and stayed overnight at the coast. Nothing wrong with that and I’m very grateful for what they did… however… when they brought the boys home I heard nothing but negativity in relation to their behaviour and I was then told that my husband and I don’t discipline them enough. I felt like I was 12yrs old again getting disciplined myself. They are great kids but as anyone with small children know – they can’t be good ALL the time. My relationship with my parents was great before I had children but over the years it has become quite strained because I feel they have too much to say when it comes to my kids and my home – I basically feel like I can’t do anything right. Do I just need to toughen and let them have their say to keep the peace or stand my ground and live my own life?
Sorry – no best of the week as I’m still in knots over the worst
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I’m sorry for your worst. Reading it made me instantly think of the post the other day about Grandparents being child-minders etc…
It’s hard to know what to say to them isn’t it? I know my mother would declare war if I challenged her but I have friends who are lucky enough to be able to be open and honest with their parents.
My sister told me that she once said to my mum “Mum, all I’m hearing from you is ‘You are doing it wrong’ “. I think that’s a brilliant statement!
If your parent’s behaviour is having a negative impact on you personally though, I think you need to say something. Hard as it will be, in the long run, you are a parent now and have the right to do things your way.
Good luck x
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Thankyou Cordeline for your kind words of support. I love your sister’s statement – I think I’ll borrow it!
Have a great weekend xx
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As a grandmother, can I say that one tends to remember the best about now grown up children, your parents have probably forgotten how full on little kids can be. I like to think of my kids dressed as angels in the Christmas concert and forget that they once tried to paint the car! But your parents had no right to say these things to you and your husband. Many grandparents do not realise that ideas change from generation to generation.
You do not need to please your parents, you are your own family now, I get tired of hearing about grand parents who think the grandchildren are basically their chance to have another child. If you can, just smile at their comments and do what you think is right.
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Best: Good friends and the weather! Wednesday was a beautiful, sunny day here in Melbourne so we sat outside for most of the day at uni, we even convinced our lecturer to let us stay outside for our class
It was great to have some good time with uni friends… Also caught up with another friend and her partner on the weekend, they are such a great couple and it’s always good to see them.
Worst: ED stuff. As always.
OMM: Unsure of what to do for work. I can’t quit because I need the money (that’s the excuse I’m using anyway), but my job isn’t helping in my ED recovery… I know I should do something else but it’s really hard to make that decision…
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What is ED? Erectile Dysfunction?
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Is Erectile Dysfunction really what you thought of first?
Eating Disorder.
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Best: I love my new role at work!I’m busy, I’m doing things that I’m good and actually feel like I’m using a bit of what I learnt in my degree, very pleased. It’s going to be sad when my temporary reassignment here ends in mid-February…but anything could happen between now and then, fingers crossed.
Worst: Seeing family members upset…few health issues for some relatives atm and it’s horrible to feel so helpless.
OMM: Just over 4 weeks till my boyfriend and I go on a 3 week adventure to Vietnam and Cambodia… so excited!! Hurry up and get here already
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