Our DIY Dream
Adventures with a new bub
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- Published on Thursday, 22 November 2012
Authors: Michelle
It’s hard to believe that nineteen days ago I was in hospital giving birth. It seems (and feels!) like only yesterday. Ruby is an absolute treasure and we feel so very blessed to have her in our lives. She is such a content baby…we are very lucky peeps!
The first few days in the hospital were completely draining with...
Welcome to the world
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- Published on Saturday, 10 November 2012
Authors: Michelle
We’d like to officially introduce you to the new addition to our family
Ruby Lee Durbin
Born Sunday, 4 November 2012 at 7.54pm, weighing in at 4.315 kg (9 lbs 5 oz) and measuring 52.5 cm (20.6 inches) long.
Yes, the birth finally happened after going 9 days overdue and then a long day of trying to deliver naturally (albeit with...
Pregnancy Update 41 Weeks
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- Published on Saturday, 03 November 2012
Authors: Michelle
The life of the preggo continues to drag on as I pass my 41 weeks of pregnancy. Who would have thought we would have gotten this far. I was sure we would have given birth at 37 or 38 weeks but to be still here at this stage, well let’s just say it feels like we have been anticipating bub’s arrival for well over a month!
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Revealing bub’s room
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- Published on Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Authors: Michelle
It’s been a long time coming but we finally managed to finish bub’s room. It was really about me finding the time to finish the artwork. As you know, I have previously created some framed artwork using a children’s book and some Ikea frames:
I’ve also been working on some pom-pom ceiling decorations that I...
Pregnancy Update 40 Weeks
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- Published on Sunday, 28 October 2012
Authors: Michelle
Because of my tardiness in posting this weekly update, you may have thought we have gone into labour and possibly will be introducing our gorgeous baby girl to you very soon. Well, unfortunately we are STILL waiting! Bub seems very content in there and possibly could go another round of nine months if she had her way!
On Thursday...
Revealing the main bathroom
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Authors: Michelle
As promised yesterday, we wanted to share with you the results of our main bathroom makeover. But first, let’s go back in time and revisit what the bathroom looked like the day we got the keys to the house:
Yes, it was pretty skanky. Aside from a good clean, lick of paint and some new taps, we’ve pretty much lived with...
Parenting test: 14 steps to follow before you have children
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- Published on Sunday, 21 October 2012
Authors: Michelle
I found this at Essential Baby this week and thought it was hilarious (and hopefully totally untrue! lol) so wanted to share it with you.
Test 1: Preparation
Women: To prepare for pregnancy
1. Put on a dressing gown and stick a beanbag down the front.
2. Leave it there.
3. After nine months, remove 5 per cent of the beans.
Pregnancy Update 39 Weeks
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- Published on Sunday, 21 October 2012
Authors: Michelle
It’s been an emotional week for me this week. A mixture of fear and frustration is setting in. I’ve been wondering about the labour process so much – when will it happen, how, etc – that I am at the point now where I just want it over and done with…i’m well and truly over thinking about it.
So I...
Preparing your child for a new nanny
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- Published on Monday, 15 October 2012
Authors: Michelle
Are you looking to hire a new nanny or babysitter for your child to return to work? If your child isn’t used to other carers, the process can sometimes create anxiety within the family but using these tips can help ease the burden:
- It’s important to get your child used to being away from you. Try leaving your child with friends, y ...
Pregnancy Update 38 Weeks
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- Published on Monday, 15 October 2012
Authors: Michelle
Talk about being at the pointy end of the pregnancy! Can you believe I am less than 2 weeks away from the due date?!? It’s gone fast hasn’t it?
Even though I am technically not due until 26th October, I have always felt like I will go into labour early, though they say you don’t with you first. Several members of m...
