Yes, Centrelink is a pain. I had to ring them and was on the phone for over half an hour before I was even allowed to fill in the form! And then it turned out that half of that time they were talking about some type of benefit that I wasn't even applying for because I knew I wouldn't be eligible . Most annoying. But once I had actually done the forms and handed them in the payment came in within about two weeks. So that was really good.
Nicky - we ordered a special birth certificate for Diana too. They told me it would take two weeks to arrive, but it only took about a week. I received both the commemorative one and the standard one at the same time in the same package.
Jemima - my hat off to you for hosting a toddler birthday party. I am finding one newborn enough of a handful!
Tracey - thanks for the info re flying with a baby. I thought that if you put the baby on the breast they should be okay but its good to get confirmation of this from someone with first hand experience. Thanks.
Kristy - why is picking Maddy up a trap? I have a sling and a baby bjorn carrier and put Diana in either one when she is unsettled. It's really comfortable for both of us and I can go about my daily business without worrying about what she is doing. Last night I was dancing around the kitchen cooking with Diana in the carrier. After a while I looked down and she had fallen asleep.
Danielle - hope you and your bub are feeling better. I agree with the breastmilk as a cure for all idea. And I hear you about cleaning the house only to have DH mess it up again! Grr. I hope you make him clean up after himself.
I had an insane day today. Didn't get much sleep last night. Diana was settled, but Stan was sick (if its not one, its the other...). I finally fell asleep in the early hours of the morning only to wake up at 9:00am (I was supposed to be at work at 8:30!). I quickly rushed around and made it in to work just before 10. Because of this I stayed back later in the afternoon, so everything I had planned for today has been thrown out by an hour or so. I was going to go to the bank to set up a savings account for Diana, but didn't make it. I'm now going to have to find a branch that's open on Saturday so that I can go tomorrow.
well the hosue is back to some type of normality after Olivers party. Phew - hard work LOL but worth it!!
All is good here. Charlotte has thrush in her mouth and I am struggling to clear it up. I am using Nilstat (sp) drops at the moment so fingers crossed it clears up soon. Does anyone know how babies get thrush in their mouth - weird thing is I dont seem to have it on my nipples.
Zofia - sounds like you have been having a very busy time (you are amazing tobe back at work already!) - I hope you can have a relaxing weekend and catch up on some sleep.
Kristy - hope you are feeling better and that Chris' party goes well. Parties are great fun to have but stressful to get organised!!
Nicky - I hope Lachlan behaved himself at the accoutnants and you have now got a great tax return coming your way!!
Sara - I hope you are feeling better - you poor thing feeling so horrible.
Tracey - ditto on how amazing the healing properties of breast milk is. Amazing stuff.
Rebecca - woohoo on losing 8 kg already - but I hear you on still enjoying a few treats every now and then - actually in my case the treats are far too often!!
We dont have much planned for the weekend (thank goodness) so hopefully we can all have a lovely relaxing time not doing much at all - although that is rarely possible with two little boys to chase around. I have added some new photos to the kids website thingy for anyone who is interested. Dont look too closely at the one of the cake I made for OliverLOL!!
Ok I am going to go and sit on the couch and eat some chocolate - left overs from the party are a killer. My theory is to try and eat all the chocolate and lollies asap so it doesnt sit in the house for too long and tempt me LOL!!
Take care everyone
Jem
Last edited by jemima; August 10th, 2007 at 09:52 PM.
. Most annoying. But once I had actually done the forms and handed them in the payment came in within about two weeks. So that was really good.
Grr. I hope you make him clean up after himself.
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