We’re divided in the Mamamia office this week.
We’ve agreed we’re all feminists (evidence of that in the gallery below) and we’re more than happy to agree we all enjoy the occasional cupcake.
But we’re split 50:50 when it comes to the Olympics. You see, some of us are planning to get up for the 5:30am opening ceremony start and, well, some of us would rather pash a squirrel.
I’m in the early camp. I’m getting up. And I’m going to make pancakes shaped as discuses to celebrate.
If there’s one thing I’m excited about this week (aside from the announcement that Mariah Carey’s going to be the new judge on American Idol!!!!!) it’s that we’re officially in Olympic countdown mode. Yep, it’s no sleep from here, people.
So who’s with me?
I can’t wait for that feeling of watching the swimming and there’s 10 metres to go and world record line Is. Catching. Up. And. Time. Slows. Down. And. Everyone’s. Screaming. And……
That. I’m looking forward to 2 weeks of that. Even if it’s happening at 3am.
Bring on the coffee.
That’s it from me – and this is what’s been happening at Mamamia HQ and in the world of social media this week.

And here's Mia.
What’s on your mind?
ps. For all of you who are into the Olympics but don’t care to wake up at unhealthy hours, the good news is Mamamia will be posting a round up of what’s been happening every night while you were sleeping.
pps. And for all of you not so Olympics-obsessed, the good news is the rest of the Mamamia day will be business as usual.
ppps. I’m not really excited about Mariah. Promise.







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Ahhh I totally forgot about Open Post this week, why I’m a day late (well it is still Wednesday here)…. first of all Lucy I’m super excited about the olympics too, luckily the hours here won’t be as bad as you guys back home so I won’t have to stay up until crazy hours! Can’t wait for the opening ceremony!
OMM this week is my trip to the hairdresser (yes it is a fwp but still annoying) – I went to have my hair cut and coloured last Saturday… asked for balayage well turns out she had no idea how to even do it and just ended up giving me some random highlights which now look orangey red! And she hardly did anything with the haircut and I got charged $200! I mean yeh I probably should have said something straight away but for some reason I just can’t speak up when I’m sitting there… I guess I just don’t like conflict in public!
And the thing is I don’t go to the hairdresser very often so when I do, especially if I’m getting a colour I want it done properly and yes I’m willing to pay $200 if I’m getting something good out of it! Oh and no one has even noticed I’ve done anything to my hair so that says it all! Not to mention the fact that husband got annoyed at me not because I paid so much but because I came out unhappy and didn’t say anything! Well I did end up calling up and re booking to have it all fixed, this time I made sure I found some pics of what I’m after so she doesn’t fuck it up again!
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You’re getting her to fix it??!! Noooo I would insist on a refund because it is NOT what you asked for! If you don’t want to do that then DEF get another hairdresser (the owner or most senior) to fix it not the girl that wrecked it!!!
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Hey elle, thanks for the comment
I did go and see her again this morning and luckily she fixed things up and I’m happy with it so it all turned out fine
I guess in some ways it was my own fault for not taking any pics of what I was after in but both her and her assistant were nice to me today when I went and didn’t seem annoyed at the fact that they had to do my hair again for free (well technically not free but you know what I mean!)….. lesson learnt always take photos of what you want with you!
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I had my final therapy session with my amazing phsycologist on tuesday. After seeing her for almost 5 years, Im a lot better than i ever thought possible and she is moving to america to get married and spread her awesomeness.
In our final session she cried as she told me how proud of me she was. And i cried as i tried to convey how grateful i am and always will be to her. She got me through the worst time in my life and quite literally saved my life. So i wanted in a very public forum to say thank you to BW. one of the good ones…
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In relation to the alcohol problem in Australia I would like to see shots and red bull etc banned. I think that the sudden hit of alcohol and energy ( whether it be adrenalin or whatever ) is what is causing a lot of these problems. I can’t remember anything like this violence when I was young. I am in my 50′s and yes we partied in our day.
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Ok, I just did the UMAT (that’s the Undergraduate Health Sciences and Medicine Admission Test) TODAY!! And I did prepare for it. I know you’re not meant to, but why wouldn’t you when clearly a lot of other people are?
I thought I was alright going in, but I’m not so sure now that I’ve come out of it. Does any-one know any one else out there who thought they didn’t do too well on the UMAT but then got in?
Aaahh! Please, any success story?
Thanks xoxo
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Curly hair yes my sister and two of my cousins both did the UMAT although a while ago and none of them thought they did well on the test, now they are all dentists
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here’s what’s on my mind: i managed to get a radial fracture in my writing hand’s elbow. oh, did i mention i’m in year 12? and trials start NEXT WEEK?
yeah. feeling seriously ripped off right about now.
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Hey TessGirl, I am also in Year 12 and I am soo sorry! I thought I had it bad when I got a cold in the week before midyears… Don’t worry too much though, at least it wasn’t your pinky?? Sorry, I’m trying not to make you feel hopeless about it. I hope it heals soon!
Thinking of you
xoxo
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1. I’m only tempted to watch the Olympics so my children know what’s going on and are not ostracised at school
2. Given the labels of the clothes the MM workers wear, you must pay them too much! (can I have a job there??)
3. I miss Rick. Is he coming back?
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OMM: I talked with the CEO on Friday about my role in the company and how there was nowhere for me to promote to, and that I was bored. He was very supportive about wanting to keep me but acknowledged I was right. He’s going to be my referee for my job hunting.Very nice to have it out in the open – if I get an interview somewhere I wont have to make excuses about sneaking away!
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Im trying to remember the title of a parenting book. It’s been mentioned on mm a few times, about raising children in Paris/France? Sorry, I’m being very vague. Hope someone can help!!
I’m also wondering if a Sydney catchup is being organised, a few comments on various posts last week mentioned the possibility??
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French children dont throw food? Maybe that is it.
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I’m reading that at the moment! Very interesting.
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Bringing up bebe?
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Yeah who is organising this Syd catch up!?
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Babies. I just got back from visiting some friends who had a daughter this morning. She is the most exquisite little thing I have ever seen. So serene and pink and delicious. Now I want a baby. ASAP. I don;t even have a boyfriend so it’s a bit of a problem!
MM’ers, can you give me some ideas about what to get this baby? She already has approximately 27 million pink things and mum and dad are already kitted out from the birth of their son 2 and a half years ago.
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there are companies arounatd that do personalised jewellery wh childrens names on pendants etc, or will do jewellery with the baby’s fingerprints?
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Photoframes, photo albums, bigger girls’ clothes – even size 1, you can never have enough books, a personalised beach towel & sunhat… or champagne!
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I have a 4 week old daughter and 20 month old son so a similar situation. I definitely did not need baby stuff like rattles, soft toys, baby toys etc as it all pretty reusable and non gender specific. I did like to get a couple of more girly bunny rugs to use along with all the hand me downs – Purebaby are the best. Clothes in bigger sizes are great – don’t go smaller than 0 as they don’t wear it long and you get heaps anyway. You could get a 0 in new season’s summer gear or pick up something lovely for next Winter in the sales in a size 1. Eeni Meeni is having a big online sale ATM. Swimsuit is a great idea – try Alfie and Nina online. Aden and Anais face clothes and bath towels are lovely. SkipHop lunch packs are great – still using my son’s monkey one so good to have a girly one too.
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I am absolutely disgusted, and so upset that politics weren’t put aside today to start the trial of the NDIS in 3 states. People with disabilities are the most vulnerable in our society, and we should be doing all we can to support them and their families.
I work in special schools, and the kids and their families are beyond incredible, and should be given the support and the funding to properly care for and treat their children. Families are at the point of giving up their children and attempting suicide as they can’t cope anymore. They aren’t given the funding to have therapies which can change everyone’s quality of life (Get a non verbal autistic child speech therapy, give them a ‘voice’- a way to communicate-and often they don’t have such big meltdowns, they can receive their wants and needs, the family does better, everyone copes). And often at least one parent can’t work as they are a full time career to the student when they are not at school-so the families can’t afford the therapies without the assistance. I’m just shattered.
A favourite saying- You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him. _James D Miles.
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OMM This week
My son. Being such a beautiful boy at home. Charming, compassionate, delightful. But at school? JUST TALKING ALL THE TIME. What do I do?
Also don’t forget to like my new home people – I miss you
https://www.facebook.com/iVillageAustralia
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Lana, the way you talk about your son is always so beautfiul. He sounds so lovely! I hope my 9month old turns into a lovely boy too! (hes pretty goddam lovely now!)
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Miss you too Lana!
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Hi all,
Love reading Open Post each week but don’t normally comment. Today’s a first though because I’m after the advice of the MM community.
I was tentatively diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (tentatively simply because there’s no actual test for it) four months ago and because it’s very poorly understood and under-researched there’s very little anybody can do to help. It’s a chronic neurological pain disease that manifests in my lower legs (both shins and calves). I’m currently getting weekly/biweekly dry needling and I still manage to exercise, but it’s very restricted (i.e. no walking, running, cross-trainer or leg weights) and I’ve hit the point where I am so frustrated by the pain and hindrance it has on daily life that I need to look at alternatives. The physio is suggesting sports psychology, but others have also mentioned kinesiology, acupuncture, naturopathy etc.
Has anybody had any experience with any of these sorts of physicians, or have any recommendations of someone who could help?
Thanks!
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I am obsessed with researching how to heal yourself using food, and while obviously, eating peas isn’t a cure for cancer, there are undeniable links between what you put in your body and how it functions. Also, there’s no harm in trying a range of different things and treatments to at least alleviate the pain, and seeing what works. Doctors often are reluctant to suggest holistic treatments, so it’s up to you to go and investigate them and work out what works. Good luck!
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I had that in my hand the pain was driving me insane, it was so intense I could barely function. After never thinking anything would help, the pain disappeared……..TENS machine. A saving grace. I had daily sessions with physio on their machine then I purchased my own and used it 4 times a day, the pain lessened within weeks and completely gone after 3 months. I feel for you, I wouldn`t wish that pain on anyone.
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OMM – Work is stressing the hell out of me. Desperately need an assistant to help with the work load. Probably 2 in the end. Looks like it will take forever due the our head office in the UK taking forever to do anything.
— Really really want kittens. 2. To keep each other company when I am not home. Must convince partner…………Cat haven just had an influx of them and I want to help them have a forever home with me! (and my partner lol)
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Uni starts on Monday and I am so, so excited for the first time. (I’m in third year.) I had a stress-related breakdown last year at the end of semester and after counselling and anti-depressant I finally feel ready to take on my degree without panic attacks. So happy.
Also, my boyfriend woke me up with hot chocolate this morning. I would normally be thrilled, but it was 5AM and he just woke me for something to do. Grr!
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You’re not at Syd Uni are you? You look familiar..
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OMM am I brave enough to admit on here that I’ve never watched an episode of Offspring….ooops I just did…
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Ali! BITE YOUR TONGUE
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OMM: Does anyone know of any organisations which will take volunteers for just one day??
I’m trying to organise Community day for my workplace but can’t find any that will take on a bunch of people for just one day without an ongoing commitment.
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Give blood! They will probably even pick you up in a van.
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Are you in Melbourne?
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I work at a special school, and in the last year we have had one company do a Saturday at school, painting signs and doing up our playgrounds-putting sand back, planting gardens, basically things to make our environment a nicer and more colourful place.
We also had another company join with a soccer club that runs academies for kids with disabilities, and they worked 1:1 with our students doing soccer skills, under the guidance of the club and Special Olympics staffers.
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an animal shelter? I have a couple on my facebook wall who often rave about corporate volunteers helping build/clean shelters and walk dogs/play/cuddle with the residents – the volunteers usually look like they’re having a fabulous time too
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Oh excellent! Thanks for everything!
And yes I am in Melbourne
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On it, cuppy!
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Looks like they’ve removed it. I have alerted mods on another post as well for the same thing. Bad form even if the name is slightly different.
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Content has taken a dive – what happened guys?
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Hi Missing Lana!
You might want to take a look at Lana’s new home over at
http://www.ivillage.com.au/
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Everybody come visit me – I miss you all and thanks Missing Lana! – are you my sister in disguise
?
I’m still loving reading Mamamia xxx
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Totally agree! Ever since Lana left.. So not the same.
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I have a really odd OMM today: roast duck. I want to cook my boyfriend a duck for his birthday but I haven’t been able to find one!! Does anyone in the eastern suburbs of Sydney know a butcher shop or grocer that sells whole ducks?
Happy Hump Day everyone xo
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Coles quite often has them! Both fresh and frozen.
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Feather and Bone http://www.featherandbone.com.au/ (they even deliver and sell sustainable and ethical meat – and ducks)
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Make sure you buy free range and do not buy Pepe Ducks – they were the ones on ABC recently for treating their poor beautiful ducks so badly.
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OMM For some reason I couldn’t put my finger on, the posts about Marissa Mayer on Mamamia this week really annoyed me. There was something about them – firstly the “she thinks she’s going back to work after 4 weeks – girl be crazy” and the “URGH how can she not say she’s a feminist, how dare she” that irked me. Finally after reading this post on another blog I figured out what it was – it was that Mamamia couldn’t just celebrate and congratulate this woman for the amazing achievement or just be happy for her and how much she’s achieved as a human being. This post, on the other hand, made me happy and frankly I think it’s how we should all be talking about Marissa if we seriously want to call ourselves “feminists”: http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/an-open-letter-to-marissa-mayer.html
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ps I wanted to edit and say that it wasn’t “Mamamia” that couldn’t celebrate her achievements it was all of us, but the edit button wasn’t working!
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Cheeky insert from me – add iVllage to the sites you are reading http://www.ivillage.com.au/yahoo-hires-a-pregnant-woman-ceo-yahoo/149818
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b,
Sorry about the edit button – we’re working on fixing it asap.
With lots of issues – and I’d include the Marissa Mayer story in this – I find that my initial reaction to a news story might be one thing and then as I learn more about the story and listen to discussions about it, other issues emerge.
I think you make a really valid point. The story about her being made the CEO of Yahoo was so quickly overtaken by other debates – which I believe were really valid. But it is worth taking a moment to recognise how awesome her appointment was.
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Hi Mia,
No worries about the edit button, I just didn’t want you all thinking that I was joining the Mamamia Stories Suck brigade! I loved Jamilla’s post and both the post-baby career and feminist issues are really valid and interesting debates. I just think that Marissa copped it a bit as a “bad” example when really what she’s managed to do with her career is pretty inspiring and we should be cheering her on. Anyway, good week of stories everyone, carry on! :0)
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“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants” #iamafeminist
and my grandma is one of the giants.
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Yay for your grandma!!! Mine is a giant too. #iamafeminist And I’m doing this one for my nan, who isn’t savvy with the social media (or indeed, the internet) #sheisafeminist
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Yay for your nan!
(ps- I taught my grandma how to use a PC and internet 8 years ago… she now has more apple technology -and can use it better – than her 25 yr old granddaughter)
#sheisafeministwhocanipadwiththepros
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OMM: relocating to QLD!!! well to Brisbane…hubby leaves in 2 weeks for his job and i will follow a month later so will be tying up everything here and then going home to NSW for 2 weeks to just relax before the finding a place to live and job – have lived in Brisbane before so im prepared with suburbs i want to rent and contacts for jobs im excited for the new challenges and my husband getting his dream job!
its going to be so nice to be closer to my friends and family…
also OMM: my period is 4 days late and im not sure why..perhaps its the stress or something…i took a test it was negative…will wait til monday n perhaps go to the doctor if it has not appeared by then!
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Is it possible that our online personality can be completely different to our real one? I am finding that I feel terrible after contributing to discussions on Mamamia, some people really hate me! Yet in real life I have loads of friends and people tell me I’m a lovely person.
Do online forums bring out the hyde in all of us? The hating and dark side? I am beginning to worry that I’m not the person I thought I was. Then again someone posted that they think people often say things online that they wouldn’t in real life. Do we all do that?
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Hey Jash, rest assured the people who attacked you on the other post would never be so rude in ‘real life’. There is something about internet forums that does bring out the worst in people. We’re not a flesh and blood human on-line – we’re just a name and a bunch of words – and that deprives us of our humanity.
If it’s any consolation, I copped a bollocking a few weeks ago but I’m not the sum of my on-line postings, nor those who respond to them.
Take care x
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Thank you Kathy W! For taking the time to make me feel better. Hope someone does it for you some day. x
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Jash
The people who abuse you online DO NOT KNOW YOU. Your real friends do. Remember that x
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Thanks to you too Lana. Must get a thicker skin. x
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i used to comment a lot but found the negative troll-like comments were impacting me too much. i post a comment here and there but usually anon or sometimes a random name. it isn’t worth it if you are thinking about it away from the computer!
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I am not sure. I have had someone insinute physical harm towards me online because they could under the guise of anon, and it has actually left me with ongoing fear that I could never be in the same vacinity as this person. Whatever is said online is powerful. I feel like if they can threaten it, they have thought it, and are capable of it.
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Does anyone know what qualifications a high school guidance counsellor requires?
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Jayne I think you would probably need a psych or social work degree as a beginning point, then an added qual in counselling, specialising in youth.
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I know when I did my grad dip ed that there were students who had completed a Bachelor of Psych or something similar (sorry not up with the lingo for behavioural sciences, etc) and their pracs were with school psychologists. So it is possible that there are options for you in terms of completing some sort of social work degree and adding on a dip ed or similar. But I might be barking up the wrong tree…
Definitely look into it! There are kids calling out for people who want to do that kind of work in schools, so if it is something that interests you, it would be a rewarding career.
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Back when I did my study, I thought you needed both a psych and a teaching degree.
But that may have changed/may have been state specific.
Sorry cant be more helpful
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My boyfriend is studying that at the moment. He has a four year Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and is now studying a Graduate Diploma of Education in School Pscyhology
That’s what’s required in WA anyway, not sure if it’s the same in the rest of Aus.
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Depends where you are. In NSW you have to be a teacher (degree qualified) and then also gain a qualification as a psychologist.
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OMM I never thought I would be able to say this but I am pregnant – 4 weeks so very early days! Almost 5 years trying and countless fertility treatments. We are over the moon. Only told family and waiting until 12 weeks to announce it, to friends but at least I can anonymously shout it on here!
Did anyone out there keep a baby journal or can recommend an online one? I just really want to remember every detail as it’s been a real long ride to get here, and it ain’t over yet.
To anyone going through infertility hang in there. Xxx
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Congratulations Away from Aus. I haven’t kept a baby journal and part of me wishes I had, i’m currently 24weeks and I still haven’t taken many photos either. One thing I could suggest is to take photos of your belly every week. I have seen some beautiful photos of the mum to be next to a big chalkboard and a little fun fact about that week. i.e the current size of the baby in fruit so a lemon, lime or as you get along a cantelope. Enjoy
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OH CONGRATULATIONS. Brilliant News
Check this out http://www.ivillage.com.au/tool/my-pregnancy-week-by-week
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Yay for you!!!! Love hearing this kind of thing! Good for me to remember that sometimes our bodies change and they do things when they’re ready, not just when we want them to
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Thanks for the wishes, feisty angel that’s a great idea, yes Neola so true. Thanks Lana I had a peek and I love the Pregnancy section on ivillage.
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Oh please don’t.
Olympics.
Please don’t go there.
Well, only very occasionally, OK?
Happy to cheer on the Ozzies – BUT… I’m with Billy Connolly who said something along the lines of the Olympic Games were originally to showcase the prowess (or not) of AMATEUR athletes.
It’s all professionals now even though they call themselves amateur, and the friendly competitive spirit-that-was has gone.
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OMM: What am I going to without Nanna-Nina-Noonan tonight???
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hahahaha!!! aww makes me sad tho have to wait so long for the next season!
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OMM: I’m a solicitor in private practice. I’m completely bored by the work I’m doing at the moment. Made the decision I want to leave my current firm, and have been meeting with recruiters.
Tried to tell a couple of the recruiters that I wanted to think outside the square re: maybe doing something law related but not practising. One recruiter was awesome and gave me a list of things I could do, including moving into the learning & development side of things (aka HR), but I’d have to start at the bottom, obviously. The other recruiters I’ve seen just basically care about earning their commission and aren’t really trying to help me.
Wondering if there are any lawyers or ex lawyers out there who moved onto greener pastures and if so, what are you doing now and how did you get there?
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Not a lawyer but know heaps – who work in government. Now possibly this is because I’m in Canberra and about 60% of people work in government, but there are heaps of law related roles that are more to do with creating and implementing the law rather than practicing it. No matter where you are there will be state government and the benefit is that you get experience in other areas too.
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My sister and hubby are both law trained and both moved into legal publishing (and then into regular publishing).
Agree re govt jobs too. They take a while to come through because the recruiting process is so convoluted (and I swear half the time they advertise positions just to create a merit list that will expire before it can be used but maybe that’s just the internal positions – ex govt worker here!). Even entry level positions can move up fairly quickly if you’re got the right stuff and apply apply apply.
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I moved into business development at a law firm and now am in a generalist markteing role at an IP firm. Definitely worth considering (depending on what is making you bored with being a lawyer!). Not sure where you are located but the best recruiters to speak to in Sydney are McLaughlin Ball and Seldon Gill. I transitioned through a secondment internally which is a great way to “try before you buy” so depending on your firm that might be worth exploring. Other options could include legal recruitment, in house roles, government policy, NGO advocacy (try ethicaljobs.com.au if that appeals) Good luck!
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Oh I’m so with you. I’m not IN practice at the moment, as I’m doing the SAHM thing, but I do wonder whether to go back to the law when I finally return to paid work. Now’s the time to re-train/re-skill if I were to make a change, but change to what? I’m so glad you asked this question as I’m keen to see the responses.
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Do you have to stand up to do radio interviews?
Does anyone know where I can get nice canvas/cotton handbags online (not calico bags etc but nice handbags). Not tiny, not large, and with a long strap. Thanks
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I have a great Nancy Bird one. You can get them online http://www.nancybird.com.au.
I also have a great Track + Field one. It is made from umbrella canvas, pink and green, adjustable strap. I love it! I didn’t get it online, but maybe worth an online search?
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thanks, I’ll have a look..
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Track + Field are online http://www.trkfld.com
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lol. No, we weren’t doing interviews we were recording a voiceover for something.
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Hi
I have an ikabag from etsy. I love it (used as a nappy bag mostly). She has a wide variety of fabric to choose from too.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ikabags
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I’ve had a look at Mimosa bags on a different website – there is a greater choice on this site, so thank you. I’ve got a bag (which i use everyday) which fits my wallet, kids waterbottles etc, so I was looking for something that was roomy but not too roomy.
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Haha nope. I wish they’d given me a chair… you should have seen us doing the takes Bird. Mia was fantastic and got it right first go. Suh a pro. Took me about 100 times – I have discovered that sounding normal on a voice over is actually very hard and also that I breathe very loudly. I will never mock those nice announcers on the radio ads ever again!
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On my mind: I’m in America now. I am not well and so it is hard to enjoy myself properly. The portion sizes in America are too big. It is cheaper to eat badly than healthily.
I was in London last week – at a very busy market. I was recognised by a MamaMia reader who told me she has loved my articles on MM! It’s a small world. Not sure of her name as she was so excited, so if you’re reading, Borough Market lady, please tell me your name. It made my day!
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Ooh, Carly, where are you now?
Food has been one of the most difficult things about living here, for me. Especially because I realise we are truly blessed with the quality and variety of food in Australia, especially fresh produce. It can make you quite ill if you aren’t used to it.
When we were on holidays here years ago, I got to about the 3rd week before I stormed out of a NY hotel, went to the nearest deli and bought cut fruit, bananas, Greek yoghurt, water crackers, etc, which I kept in my mini-bar fridge. I kind of had to bring my system back to normal-land. The bread is terrible. It gives me shocking digestive pain, and I don’t even have a wheat intolerance.
It is hard having to eat on the run here, and my only suggestion is to choose basic stuff, like a salad from Subway, or fruit salad from a cafe.
Other that the food, I hope you are having a good time! If you pass through central Illinois, I’m around…
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Thanks so much! I’m in LA now and will go to NYC tomorrow night. Tonight mum and I went to whole foods to get salad for dinner. We feel better for it.
In London, I loved the food and ate a lot. It was so much fresher and healthier sized portions.
Kids are fat here. It is sad. Their parents eat big portions of bad food and so the kids do the same.
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The obesity here makes me sad too. They start so young with it…how do you change that?! The portions and the types of foods are both as bad as each other.
And it’s not a great solution, but in addition to salad, I recommend getting some chewable gas tablets from a Walgreens or something. They work really well here (they kind of have to!) and I find it is the poor quality of food that causes gas and makes you not feel well. I have never in my life had to take a gas tablet until I got here, and even making my own food I still need it.
I hope the weather is okay for you, it is terribly humid in the midwest atm, but it should be cooler in NY. Have fun!
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Carly there is a ‘fast food’ salad shop that I cant remember the name of either in Times square or just close. They sell the most amazing salads and you can pick your filling. They saved my sanity from endless fried food and awful bread! Your story reminds me of when I was in LA, 4 weeks into my trip and my sister turned and asked me what I was daydreaming about… it was a huge plate of steamed vegies and tea… lots of tea… enjoy your trip, I loved the States.
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When I was in the States I ate a lot of Japanese food, sushi, sashimi etc. It was the healthiest option we could find. I found that sharing meals was also the way to go too. There is no way you can eat all of their portions, and all that waste made me upset. Have fun! NYC is the best.
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for a cheap and healthy meal in NYC try the “Hale and Hearty Soups”. Its a chain that sells delicious salads, soups, bisques. There are 7 or 8 stores in Manhattan and all their meals are really fresh!
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On my mind – babies.
I want to have one. Preferably right now. This very second! I want the squishy baby face, the sore nipples, the sleepless nights, the piles of washing, the dirty nappies. All of it. Right now.
Except I can’t – I have to wait for a pre-conception appointment at King Edward (that’s in Perth, for those over east) and I’ve been waiting for AGES! (Okay, not ages, only about 6 weeks.) It’s agonizing to be putting our baby plans on hold, yet I also feel guilty because I know there are people out there who are waiting for an appointment and have major fertility problems who are going to have a much tougher time conceiving than me. (I just need to get checked out to make sure that my abnormally shaped uterus won’t be a major problem with growing and delivering a baby.)
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I totally dig your first paragraph. Except I would like to change ‘right now’ to ‘last week’.
Babies are definitely OMM often, and the subject of many dreams (as in, real, sleep dreams) for me.
Good luck for your appointment!
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Holy moly you could be me right now! Right down to the meeting at kemh. I’m only 26 and hubby is begging me to slow down with the baby obsession
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Good luck at king Edward I am there tomorrow, doctors and midwives are brilliant take a book you may wait awhile but having my 2 bub there in 8 weeks and I can not fault them. Hope too hear postive news from you soon
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I have come to the conclusion that I am a boring conversationalist. I don’t think it is the content, I think it might be the length of my stories. I’ve noticed even my Mum tends to vague out and watch what the kids are doing close to the end of my stories. Trouble is I don’t know how to tell my brilliant witty story in its entireity (spelling? sorry) while also editing it to a reasonable length. I met a few new mums at Playgroup this morning and I noticed their eyes straying to tend to their children (which of course happens during most mum conversations) while I am talking. I get embarrassed sometimes. Any tips on how to tell my dazzling stories without boring the pants off people with the fluff?
Also – loving loving loving “Spectrum” by Florence. Currently listenening to it over and over.
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My Dad is a long story teller. The thing I’ve noticed is that he always goes into too much detail. It is like a Tolstoy novel. Say she wore a purple dress. Not it was a purple silk dress, with covered buttons that matched, puffed sleeves and several petticoats to form a perfect hour glass shape etc etc. You know what I mean anyway. Just edit the details out and you will still get to tell your story.
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Not nit-picking, Emmeline (love that name!) – but (there’s always a “but” isn’t there?) your comment had way too many sentences beginning with “I…”
I wonder, if you change the start of your sentences to, “Do you…?” “Have you…?” “Are you….” you might engage more with your friends? (and your Mum)
Or – ask your friends (and your Mum) to give you a straight answer to the question you posed here.
If – IF – you really want to know the answer.
I really am trying to say this in a loving and caring way, BTW.
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Hi Xanthe. I’m not offended don’t worry
Thank you for your feedback.
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Good point Xanthe. I tend to use too many I statements as well at times and it can definitely put people off.
It took me a while after having my daughter to stop interrupting people too – didn’t mean to but I wasn’t used to having someone to talk to so sometimes had way too much to say and it would come across as a bit intense.
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Ohhh. Yeah.
I just didn’t think of the poss that you (like Nak) might not have “enough” people to talk to in your life and therefore when you DO get together with a group you have so much to say and it comes rushing out without commas or full stops or any sort of punctuation or any pauses for puff puff BREATH….
Note to self: There are always two sides to every story.
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Hi, I have an 8 month old baby and I am looking for ideas on what to do with him do we will both have some fun! Things I have already done (++++ times) include:
Park
Baby groups at the library
Library
‘finger games’ (like Eensy weensy spider)
Spoiling him at stores
Swimming
Playing indoors at home
Taking dog for walk
Any other ideas? He LOVES being outside. Thanks!
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You sound like a beautiful mother..
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You sound like a beautiful mother spending time with your baby.
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Have a little sandpit outside? Or a splash pool in summer?
Listening to music like the Wiggles (hot potato).
Reading to him.
Making up silly songs and sing them to him.
Dancing in front of him.
Play dough (just for him to touch and play with)
Giving him things with different textures to touch (and which are safe in case he puts it in his mouth) – even different tupperware containers, bits of ribbon, crinkly material or paper, leaves etc.
Going to busy places such as an outdoor mall or park to watch people.
Going somewhere where he can watch birds or other very visual/active animals
Is he mobile or not crawling/walking yet?
Have fun!
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-Picnic lunch somewhere interesting (we go to the park around from circular quay quite a bit when we’re in the city if you’re in Sydney – close to the Customs House library too)
-Playgroup – he’s probably old enough to enjoy it now. Little ones love to watch the older kids. Often churches do non-denominational ones too that don’t require a commitment to pay for a full term so you can check it out first. I was scared of going to a church one but nobody has even asked me about my religious views yet!
Honestly though, it sounds like you’re doing heaps of stuff. It does get a bit samey but if you start scheduling a few regular activities you might find it better because it gives some structure to you’re day and you don’t always need to make a decision about what to do (which is the hard bit IMO).
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Tried to resist the urge, but back to say *your* day not *you’re* day. I know it draws attention to it but can’t bear to leave it!
I also do a “lunch date” with just my daughter and me once a week so she can get used to eating in a highchair in public but without the embarrassment of having to leave others behind if she has a meltdown and we have to go. We go somewhere that has weekday specials so it’s $10 for the two of us (she shares mine) including a drink.
Oh and when I say regular activities they don’t have to be paid ones. Even a regular park morning (weather permitting) can be something to look forward to.
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Thanks everybody for all of your comments! We’ll try these ideas out, they are great.
He just started crawling last Thursday. It is so much fun to watch him go after what he wants now!
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Take him to watch people playing sport at a local park
Make shakers with dried beans, rice, pasta etc
bang pots & pans
water play with a bucket of water & different cups, measuring jugs, bowls
jump on youtube & check animals at the zoo
is there a dog park you can take him to to watch the dogs play?
check out these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKLX6oZzUSc
http://www.fisher-price.com/en_AU/playtime/joyoflearning/jolage8months.html#!/activities/tcm:175-12269
and find a playgroup!
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Held my daughter’s kindy teacher’s 6week old baby this morning, and she smiled at me. Heart = melted!!!! That tiny newborn face is fading and she is starting to look like a little baby, not a squishy face newborn with wrinkles under her eyes and cheeks. Adorable. I don’t think my daughter was EVER that tiny…. lol.
How cute are little babies.
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Out of curiosity, do you judge the fathers of babies in daycare too?
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Someone has to work full time to earn a living. Mothers need to be with their babies.
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Ugh are you serious with this comment? It’s people like you that are ruining this website for everyone.
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What are you doing posting on the internet when you should be looking after your beautiful fragile little baby ?????
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My beautiful babies are resting in their beds, are yours at daycare where they are just a number. ? Poor babies, I hope daycare have changed their soiled nappies
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Here we go…
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Honestly… do we have to go there again!
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before this escalates against me, can I point out that I was just saying how cute newborns are, the mother in question is a Family Day Care worker and cares for four children in her home four days a week, two of which are her own… Not sure if this is relevant to the opinions or the debates but just for the record..
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Oh FFS not this bulls*it again. How is your comment relevant to what Stacey posted and why are you trying to stirr this again, like it hasn’t already been discussed to death on this website.
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don’t feed the trolls.
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Oh dear…..
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Lucy I am with you! Can’t wait for the Olympics. I am up at insane hours in the morning anyway, at least this gives me a proper reason for it
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OMM: So after six years together my partner and I got engaged! Happy times for sure and very exciting. Until I started to actually plan for our special day and it hit me – wedding planning is dreadful!
Who would have though choosing some friends to make up your bridal party could be so stressful!
Then venues and all the hoopla that comes with that – I am barley a month in and already rather over it all.
The thing is I do want a lovely wedding with our friends and family so eloping is off the table.
Was hoping some lovely readers could give me practical tips for making this time as enjoyable as I know it should be!
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I realised when I was planning mine that the stress it was causing was all because of me. When you stop trying to please everyone it becomes a lot easier. I’m not saying to not take family and guests into consideration but definitely focus more on what you and partner would like.
Also, make sure you actually have time where your thoughts aren’t completely focused on the planning. Makes it easier to relax.
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Check out the blog A Practical Wedding – lots of handy tips there
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Seconded! And I also found so many great tips as part of the Offbeat Bride Tribe.
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Don’t stress about who you choose for wedding party, if they are good friends they’ll understand. Try to taste as much free cake as you can.
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Oh that’s great advice!
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Oh and I forgot to say, Congratulations!!
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I’m in the same boat! After months of planning my boyfriend proposed while we were in New York. As soon as we got home, after the ‘congratulations!’ bit friends and family would question me about what dates they should save! I wasn’t expecting to come home engaged! He laughs everything off and says he did the hard part, now I got to plan it!
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I got engaged overseas as well and came back to reality as soon as we arrived home! Congratulations!
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Congratulations!
Everyone has an opinion about weddings. Try to ignore them and do what you want, because no matter what, someone will be offended that you didn’t pick them in the bridal party/didn’t get Aunt Myrtle to bake the cake/wore a strapless dress/had a wishing well/had a cocktail reception/had a sit-down reception/had a buffet reception…the list goes on!
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Congrats!
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Congrats.
We got married earlier this year, and I know what you mean.
My advice is to find just a few things that are important to you for the day ….. no point getting worked up over ALL of it.
Also, some of the online communities of brides to be can be so much more supportive than family/friends (and will only usually give advice when asked).
Finally, focus on the fact that you are marrying the one you love – and its about the marriage, not ONE day…. I promise, just a few short weeks (or even days) later, anything that didnt go according to plan will seem funny and an added memory of the day.
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Thanks Pumba.
We are trying to keep it quite simple, but awesome, so there aren’t too many ltitle details to worry about, because I do just want to enjoy it all!
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One word: Elope.
Or with your closest family go to Port Douglas or Fiji and have a simple ceremony where you can just celebrate without all the drama, money & problems.
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Just want to say I REALLY sympathise. My partner and I have also been together six years (nearly seven!) and got engaged six months ago. I have found wedding planning stressful (despite trying to keep things simple and authentic to us … but with everyone else’s input I’m having a hard time remembering what we even wanted anymore!). A Practical Wedding is my very favourite wedding website and I read it every day. One of the only online wedding resources which has kept me sane! To complicate matters the wedding will be overseas!
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I am sorry it has been hard for you to Feuille but it is nice to know I’m not the only one!
I will have to check out this website now!
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I so hear you sister! I blogged about this only yesterday http://www.bridebody.com.au/wedding-planning-advice/ one of the most reassuring pieces of advice in there for me was that you don’t have to keep with tradition. Nice to officially feel let off the hook on that one. Totally hear you on the bridal party front. I ended up with just choosing my sister for that very reason of not having to choose between friends and all the associated drama of bridal party stuff. My fiance is having 2 friends, so again there you go-no matching numbers for us. Once you are able to start to let go to some of the things you feel you have to do because it’s a wedding and start to get in touch with what YOU want to do it can get a little better
We blog regularly on how to keep your sanity and your health during the lead up to your wedding. Good Luck with it all! Grace x
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OMM: have been ill – rundown, extreeemely fatigued for a couple of mths now, and finally diagnosed with an auto immune b12 deficiency – I’ll have to inject regularly for the rest of my life…. not too concerned about that, but hoping that maybe it will be the key to finally feeling normal (also have auto immune thyroid problem)…
I basically don’t ever remember feeling “full of beans” since I was a kid, and that , coupled with a longstanding weight problem that refuses to shift (not helped by lack of energy/fatigue which makes exercise a nightmare) means I am hoping that this is finally the answer to help me kickstart a return to feeling good, and losing weight..cross fingers – anyone else here ever face this issue?
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Through the grapevine I have heard that there is a B12 delivered by nasal spray instead of injections. Maybe look into it.
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How did you find out that’s what the problem was? I have felt very tired for years now, I’ve been to the G.P. a couple of times and she does some blood tests (iron and thyroid) and says they are normal and that is the end of it. I am overweight but even when I was at the lower end of the healthy weight range a few years ago I still felt tired all the time. I go to bed at 7.30 – 8 at night because by then I am completely wrecked. I know it’s not normal to feel this tired but I’m finding it difficult to be taken seriously.
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Hey Anon – a friend of mine had this same problem – extreme exhaustion, headaches – and after much searching it turned out to be a problem with her thyroid. Perhaps ask your doctor to specifically look into that? Being overweight of course doesn’t help with feeling tired and run down, however it’s often not the only cause of it.
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Sorry, just reread that and saw that you’ve been tested for thyroid issues!! Clearly I’m a little tired too…!
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standard blood tests came back with low b12 and iron, and the further blood tests for coeliac must have also checked for antibodies regarding the b12? its actually quite rare, but def worthwhile getting it checked – im a new person overnight from 2nd injection
would also be worthwhile getting thyroid checked, depending on what was tested before – there’s the thyroid levels, which have a wide range of normal, and if you’re low, u can still benefit with replacement, and then there’s antibodies, which will tell u if you’re thyroid is being attacked by your immune system… good luck!
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Get your hormones tested. Oestrogen and Progesterone.
The correct ratio is 1/6.
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Emma Watson is going to be Anastasia Steele on the big screen… what do you think about that?
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OMG really?!?! Where did you read that?
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heard on the radio yesterday… Meshel, Tim and Marty show to be exact… They also said that Ryan Gosling is number one choice for Mr. Grey’s role…BOOM!
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sorry that was me, just forgot to put name up
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Oooooh! Can’t wait to see what they do with it…
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Aw, as much as I LOVE Ryan Gossling, I just don’t see him as Grey. Matt Bomer sealed it for me – that’s Grey.
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OMM: Something really horrible happened to my beautiful friend. She has on a very brave, chirpy face and I just want to give her a big big hug. And maybe hunt down the degenerate who hurt her and injure him critically.. but that wouldn’t be so helpful would it! It’d just make me feel better.
Lost a bit of faith in humanity this week unfortunately
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OMM: I had a lightbulb moment last week and realised what I should be doing with my life and why I’d been so unhappy at work for the last year or so, even though on the surface it looks like I have a great job, great colleagues etc. On the upside, my husband, sister and best friend all think my choice of a new career is perfect for me and we’re all amazed none of us thought of it before. I’m worried though because it means going back to uni part-time for at least another 4-6 years (it’s a major career change). I’m 30, thinking about having kids in the next year or so and my husband is already studying part-time. Am I just being selfish or incredibly naive to think I can completely change my career? I just keep thinking that I still have another 35 years in the workforce and I really need something that will keep my interested which my current career just won’t do…
Sorry about the long comment, I just keep having the same conversation with myself in my head and would love to get some outside perspectives on changing a career in your 30s!
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DO IT!
just start and keep going. everyone is telling you it is right, just go for it.
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Go for it, you’ve got support, the passion, the opportunity…best of luck
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Go for it – I resigned from my job and went back to uni at 40 (for 2 years more study – 1 semester to go now) and I have never regretted it. Life is too short to spend it doing something you don’t want to do. As a bonus I have made a whole new group of friends.
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“make pancakes shaped as dicuses to celebrate.”
Lucy, I think that ‘dicuses’ might be a typo.
Totally understandable.
I mean, ‘u’ and ‘k’ are right next to each other on the keyboard.
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Trog, please never leave this site. Ever. I love your comments.
That’s two good chuckles in one night. Well done!
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OMM… A mix. I shall be brief… and a little bit blunt because I just don’t know how else to be right now.
One of my colleagues died.
Nat, you just keep getting prettier & prettier.
I just discovered the thumbs up shows on the site in Internet Explorer.
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Nope, thumbs are gone. I peaked too soon.
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Ohh thank you Miss T!
I am so sorry to hear about your colleague. And re the thumbs – our poor techies are still trying to find an answer. I do not envy them. xxx
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I use Firefox and I can see/use the thumbs up.
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OMM – Had an apoointment with our consultant yesterday about my pregnancy. Was asked if I had a referal for the diabetes test – No had not been told about it, was asked if I had a referal for the next ultrasound – No had not been told about it. My consultant looked extremely surprised and explained the diabetes test to me and then wrote referals for both things. The consultant we had before him had barely spoken to my husband and I and then had written a page of notes of things I needed to have – after we had left, she didn’t talk to us about anything. Am a little concerned as I have to have 6 more offical ultrasounds, one at 28, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 weeks, but we have not been told why we need this. So we know have to wait 2 weeks to speak to the midwife and ask why.
Am considering putting a complaint against the first consultant for not telling us anything but I know that nothing will be done as friends of ours who are due at the same time had her and did make a complaint (she refused to say if my friend was high-risk and avioded the question then didn’t fax the referal to the specialists in melb my friend had to call Melb and fax herself) and the hospital did nothing. Such a long rant and could be a total FWP because I am pregnant and I know there are many women and couples out there who would love to be in this postion.
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Complain. 2 complaints will have more impact then 1 so the hospital might step up and look into it.
Hope it all works out well for you.
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ring the hospital and ask to speak to a patient advocate or midwife. you should know why you need such regular ultrasounds. don’t stop until you get an answer, and yes complain about that doctor.
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You can ring the hospital and ask to speak to the patient liaison officer.
It’s really important that you understand your plan of care, so at your next appointment write down a list of questions and refuse to leave until you understand. It’s the doctor’s job to not only treat you but to make sure you understand what is going on.
In the meantime if you have any of your medical notes or a letter or something you can always call your GP to get them to explain it to you if you can’t get the consultant on the phone? If you’re doing combined care between GP and hospital then the GP can usually get in touch with consultant and figure out what’s going on on your behalf.
Good luck!
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OK, oh my goodness! Confession time……
So much better than the 21yo!!
I was away for work last week, and this happened after quite a few to drink but i must say I wasn’t drunk and knew what I was doing, but that might make this worse.
I work for a franchise and met this guy (a QLD store owner) 2 years ago, at the yearly conference. He was coming onto me (we actually got/get on quite well) but so was another guy (21yo at the time – son of a store owner) who I ended up going off with. This night last week, this older guy (43yo, i’m 29), i only found out his age last week (he looks about 30 ok!), told me that all of the guys saw me going off with this younger guy 2 years before, they’d all thought i’d slept with him….great! Some of them were standing around at this point so I could set them straight
This older guy, was up front that he was still with his girlfriend (that was at conference last year – i actually make friends with her, funny) and that they are in an open relationship and that they each have two kids. Also that he hadn’t stopped thinking about me for the two years since ‘i’d ditched him for the younger guy’ two years before (far out!!). Me being pretty low in the self esteem area kept asking if he was drunk and he kept proving he wasn’t by doing sobriety tests across the pub! He was pretty forward and quite explicit in trying to get me to go back to his room, but all that was in my mind was that he and his gf sleep with other people and that i didn’t want to end up pregnant or with an std!! I was up front, and said that i wasn’t going to his room. Other than that, I was fully going for the smart, successful, gorgeous businessman, wondering why in the hell he was going for me?? We ended up making out in the alley beside the hotel for a while, after he took no for an answer (saying he’d hit home fun at next conference….). It was pretty amazing
Now, I kinda regret not going for it, and just sleeping with him! I feel like i missed the opportunity to be swept away for just one night by that ‘older man’. But on the other hand, I feel horrible that I did what I did with someone with a girlfriend and two kids…..who’s to say that he wasn’t lying about the whole ‘open relationship’ thing?? I don’t know.
The whole thing’s bought up stupid feelings too, because, all of my friends have gotten married in the last 5 years or so, and I feel like the only guys that are attracted to me are guys that only want ‘one night at a conference’! Why can’t I find/get a real relationship?? Shit!
I hope all that made sense, to those who could be bothered reading all of that lol. I really needed to get that out! Thoughts would be appreciated
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Right or wrong, I’m not going to judge you on it.
Just remember that you should never beat yourself up, particularly in a case like this where you are questioning yourself.
If you do determine that what you did was wrong for whatever reason, learn from it and forgive yourself.
Life is too short to live with guilt.
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Hey Anon,
Just remember the franchise community is pretty small – so it’s pretty easy to pick which company you work when you say the conference date – acutally I think I know who you are!
Also – don’t sleep with guys in relationships. thats not what feminists do x
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You know who I am??? Ok!
Look if you actually do know, I didn’t sleep with him!
I wouldn’t mind a subtle hint as to who you are……..??
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“Why can’t I find/get a real relationship??”
Possibly because you’re behaving the way you do i.e. sleeping with 21 year olds and older men already in relationships and with kids. On top of that, I don’t think that work conferences are the best place to pick up and have one night stands.
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I deserved the tone of that comment, but I didn’t actually sleep with either of them!!!
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You fooled around with both of them – at a work conference.
These men, epecially the older ones, target young women at these conferences – they’re renowned for it. Don’t get sucked in by their manipulations. This older guy sounds revolting anyway, you’d do far more for your self confidence and self respect by completely knocking him back.
Never ever get your meat where you get your dough. Work romances should be a never ever zone.
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I think it was a very sensible decision not to go back to his room considering the very valid reasons you’ve outlined above (he might’ve been lying, STDs, pregnancy). From your description of him and his manner I get the impression he probably has concocted this ‘open relationship’ story as a very convenient way to do as he pleases when out of town. I could be wrong but that’s just my feeling. Anyway if you’d slept with him I imagine you would’ve felt a lot worse than you do now considering you are already feeling bad about kissing him.
Maybe the reason you cannot seem to find a ‘real relationship’ is because of the low self esteem issues you mentioned earlier. I find from experience having low self esteem invariably attracts the wrong type of men! When you are confident you will attract great men for relationships and not end up settling for one night at a conference with a partnered-with-children man.
Personally I was always attracting the wrong men and getting angry that I couldn’t find someone decent and committed. Now I see that I must set strong boundaries and get outta there at the first sign of something not quite right. If I am confident and only expect the best for myself then I will hopefully attract more positive people in my life as the not-so-great ones will be able to sense that I’m not going to put up with their shit.
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Wow, thankyou so much for your honesty. You actually got it in one, the low self esteem/confidence stuff etc.
I did come to the same conclusion, with help from friends, that yeah, the ‘open relationship’ story had to be crap.
I guess I just feel a bit stupid for falling for it, the whole attractiveness of an older man….etc etc.
Here’s to finding someone decent!
Thanks again xx
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You live & learn!
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I love the Olympics! It’s like a sampler box of sports. When else do I watch archery, shooting or high jump? never.
I love cheering on fellow Aussies, commiserating their losses, and screaming at the TV. I know sports stars aren’t heroes in the true sense of the word but I think Gillian Rolton completing the Cross Country with a broken collarbone (in the Three Day Event) so that Australia could win Gold was pretty gutsy! I think that was Atlanta, correct me if I am wrong.
I love that people from all different cultures get together every four years to compete. I went to the Sydney Olympics to watch some of the athletics events and the atmosphere was awesome.
I also love the kitschy opening and closing ceremonies. AND I love that Gruen is back with Gruen Sweat during the Olympics. Be still my beating heart.
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I will never forget watching Gillian Rolton that day (and I’m pretty sure it was Atlanta). You could tell there was something so wrong and she was so brave.
Thank god I work for a company where it is ok to have the TV on in the conference room, I think a heap of the finals will be airing in the mornings when we are at work.
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I think her saddle broke as well?! I have her autobiography, its a great read. Lucky you for getting to watch the TV every now and then!
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Hahaha – pash a squirrel! You’re great, Lucy.
OMM: More sleep! Want some. Need some.
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I was excited about the Olympics until I realised that Lucy would be forcing me to get up at 5am to watch the opening ceremony with her. Ugggggh. Pass the breakfast champagne, people.
Last Olympics I was doing my HSC and I remember getting distracted by everything while trying to study. That seems so long ago now!!
OMM: Masterchef finale. I’m exciiiiiited.
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Have had a horrible week with nearly the whole family sick – husband had the flu and two of the kids had something similar. I have never seen my husband so sick, was a little scary at times. My baby boy turned one this week and was too sick to celebrate. At the last minute I had to cancel his Mad Hatter Tea Party themed birthday party (50 people were coming). I’d gone to much effort and made an awesome mad hatter party cake (a giant teal top hat with Peacock feathers!). I put a pic on my blog if anyone’s interested http://nuttybynight.wordpress.com/
Anyway, we are all on the mend and I am incredibly happy and grateful to have my beautiful little family. Even with a temporary illness it is heartbreaking to watch the people you love in pain/distress. My heart goes out to families with more significant health problems.
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Hope you’re all feeling better now? It is an awesome looking cake, well done.
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MM- the galleries aren’t working today
First world problem I know!
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