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Wow sounds like a few of you are coming down here. We'll have to have big meet-ups! How exciting. I'm pretty much free most days Helen, so whatever day suits while your here let us know.
Laurin- Do you feel like some of the weight has been lifted by talking to the councillor? It will be hard being in different countries but you will prolly feel alot better yourself being back near friends families and just being in a place you like.
Aquarium was great fun, my nephew rushed about eveywhere but I am totally exhausted, these early morning wake-ups mixed with all these busy days I've had are not a good combination. Had chinese tonight cause I just culd not cook. Hopefully I get good night sleep before work tomor.
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I have been in tears all day. My best friends brother died today. He had a long struggle with anxiety and depression. I was also quite close to him, and it is a shock, although not totally unexpected. He was only 28 and leave behind a 4 yo daughter and a 9 month old son.
I don't know what to say to my friend. In fact I said to her that I don't know what to say, but she can keep talking, and I will keep listening. I have been there most of today, and probably be there most of this week. Has anyone got any advice on what I should do? I dont feel uncomfy or anything around her, and I am encouraging her to keep talking. But anyone who has any experience in this area, advice would be greatly appreciated.
Girls - The above is something that I wouldn't discuss with most of my friends. I just wanted to say thank to all of you in this thread. I really appreciate the support in every aspect. It is great to have somewhere, where I can be frank and open.
Kell - james HATES yoghurt, so no prob here with the recall. Thanks for the info tho. I will tell the girls at Mother Grp tomorrow.
Belle - Hope you are relaxing at your mums. The drop in my meds seems to have stabilised now. Not having any of the weird symptoms. I am now on 5 mg of Zoloft, so hopefully I will be fully weaned my Chrissy.
Rach- Glad the swimming went better 2nd time around.
Helen - Yay on the Melb visit. WOuld be great to do a catch up, although December is usually really hectic for us, so I will play it by ear.
Nelle - I will PM you my mobile number. That way if you are not too swamped while there you can sand me an sms and we can meet up and say "hi"
Shell - I had wisdom teeth out in the chair. I didnt have a problem at all. In fact I dont think it even hurt! ( I had the 2 top out) I even went to a wedding that night and did a bible reading!
Laurin - do you feel relieved now that you have a plan? At least you know what will be happening for the next few months.
Anna - thinking of you. Hope all is ok.
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Aww Meg, I am so sorry to hear of your sad news. I too dont know what to say, but we are all here for you. I think what you are doing for your friend is the best thing you can do. Huge hugs.
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Ohhh Meg. :hug: That's no fun at all, I don't think you can do much more than be there for your friend. Maybe just practical stuff in the background, make sure she's eating, maybe make a casserole or something. Your presence and availability will speak much louder than any words you could say though.
That sounds great about getting your number! I'm going with Cat from the cloth nappy thread, cos we can both get babysitters for Friday, which should speed our trip up!! She's driving me though, so it will depend on her, but I'd love to meet you!
Ohhhhh my back is so sore. Going to try and convince Rans to give me a rub.
(Thinking of you Anna, really hope everything's alright with you. :hug:)
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Meg, I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. My sister's best friend died of cancer 2 years ago and she was like a sister to me.
I flew down to be with my sister the day of her friends passing and I didn't leave her side for a week. Like Nelle said, make sure she is eating and drinking, and getting plenty of rest. You're already being a fantastic friend by offering an ear for her to talk to, and just physically being there for her.
The time of the funeral, she, and you, may feel numb about it all. But it's afterwards that will be just as important as now. That's when I think the reality kicks in. If you feel she isn't coping, encourage counselling. It's the best way. Unfortunately as I was living away from my sister at the time, I couldn't be there for her as much as I wanted, and she didn't seek counselling straight away. She went into depression. She is now seeking help for that.
:grouphug: for you. This is a difficult time. And remember it's best to let it all out, don't bottle your feelings up.
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Meg - hugs to you, like the others said just being there for her, letting her talk when she feels like talking and being there after the funeral when all the phone calls, visitors tend to slow down and to keep her talking about her brother and keeping the memory of him alive. If you think she isn't dealing with it, counselling is good. It is such an awful time and doesn't seem real when someone close to you passes away. It will take time.....I hope we can all support you through this time :)
Laurin:)
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Meg :hugs: mate. So sorry to hear about your bestfriends brother. All you can do is just be there for her. And make sure that she knows it wasnt her fault. Just being there is the best gift you can give her.
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Neesa-Wow I hope you have a great day. I hope that the midwife is nice.
Well Bella is now sick, she has had a temp of 38.5 for the last 24hrs, so we are off to the dr this arvo. Eithan still isnt eating, but at least he is drinking now.
I have a thread in the holidays section asking for melb help, if anyone can help please chk it out.
Everything seems to be catching up to me, I have been busy packing and then with the sick kids and up and down all night to Eithan. Today my head feels like it is so heavy and asleep, can hardly keep my eyes open.
Hope you all have a good day.
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thats sad meg. Just look after your friend and be their for her.Be kind to yourself too.
Helen poor bella.Hope you get some help from th dr.Let us know and try get some rest.
Hi ness! cant chat off to a funstation and needed to get ready.Hope all is well?
best be off my friend is tooting.
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Meg - im so sorry to hear about your b/f brother, you are doing a wonderful job by being there for her and encouraging her to speak. Please think of yourself too Meg honey Im worried it may affect your anxiousness....im here for you if you need to chat, pm me, email me or msn me ok...im here for you.
Helen - Im so sorry to hear that Bella is now sick too honey, please take care and look afteryourself too... big hugs.
Caddie - have a good day.
Hello to everyone just got home and gotta do cleaning - my meds have kicked into the manic cleaning phase :rolleyes:
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Meg honey - I am so sorry for your friend and you. Try and remember the positive things about him and buy your friend a beautiful plant to put in her gardern so she can love and protect it like she would have her brother. I am so sorry honey...I wish I could give you a big hug right now. I'll light a candle for you.
Hello everyone
BBL have to put away some things
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if ya interested I posted a pic of Jack in his daddys boots so cute :)
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nessa - thats great news a relief! rest up hon
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For me sharls? Gee that sounds interesting....Im chuffed.
Ness,thats great you heard the heartbeat!!! Cant wait to find out the flavour!
How you feeling chrissy and anna?
Rikki,i hope poor ains isnt sick again.Your most welcome to come for a drive down if you want to.
Maz,can i ask if you thought of dollies nappy's in some cheap fluffy stuff with scraps?Just an idea for millana's dolls i would buy a couple?
belle! cleaning frenzie!!! What do you mean back on meds? I thought with those type of meds you have to be on them for a while.
The park was good,bit cold.We didnt go to funstation.Fresh air and swings and slides much cheaper.
Bloody nextdoors dog howling and going to wake my baby up.grrrrr. so wish i could complain.
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Sharls - thinking of you, take care ok? :hug:
Caddie - felt better so stopped taking them, but have been having a rough week and after speaking to my GP have gone back on them :) so today they are making me anxious but im ok, just a tiny bit fuzzy in the head.... sooooo off to the sofa now to sleep while Julia sleeps too.
Bel
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:hugs: sharleen
god its hot here today.....................
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NEssa.. glad you heard the heartbeat!
Sharleen.. :hugs: just remember we're here for you when you need us. Happy Birthday for tomorrow.
Jesse has his first molar too. Was through yesterday. Explains why he screamed the car down the last week with his mate Isaac. Bloody big thing it is! Wonder when the others will show their face.
Meg.. did you see Tiny Tearaways today? Such a great show. I so dont want Jesse to grow up! Did you see the shorts for next week? How one mum (the one with the boy with the eating problems) said he had to get over an addiction to drugs or something? Im guessing she means her son? So she was an addict while pregnant? Hmm interesting.
Have some anzac biccies baking in the oven mmmm they smell so gooooood!
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:lol: Jack has been a bit of a cranky pants this arvie anyway I had enough so lay on couch with him, my phone rang so I left him onthe couch he is laying there watching me thumb in mouth giggling :lol: :lol:
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quick question does anyone want to do a secret santa gift for the kids or maybe a xmas card exchange ?????
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Yeh i dont think i can afford it either thanks Rach, so yeh dont count us in.
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sorry Rach but we cant afford it here either
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time for a new thread everyone
