How far along? 19 weeks already ... It feels like this pregnancy us zipping by so far.Maternity clothes? No mat wear worn this week just my stretchier wardrobe optionsStretchmarks? None so far.Symptoms: I picked up a nasty bout of gastro this week that literally zapped every resource from me so the tiredness is tenfold now,Sleep: solid apart from the peak of my gastro that saw me sleeping...

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It feels like we were go go go today and while yes we were busy, it certainly wasn't crazily so. That said, I had the best day just hanging out with my boy running errands and playing. This was one of those days where being a mummy really does feel like the best job in the world ... Even when you live in...

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Age: 18 Months ... and oh my goodness, could being a mumma get to be anymore fun than it is right now! I have loved every second with E but at this age there is such an emphasis on fun and play. Stats: I would be guessing around 12-12.5kg ... looking healthy with his little belly and a good appetite. Clothes: definitely into the 18m-24m size...

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We've been shopping up a storm: Now that's what I call Disney 4 disc boxset Target festive mason jar sippy Target dinosaur shaped sandwich cutter - only $3 and the perfect simple way to make sandwiches lots of fun. More Christmas decorations - got to love 40% off at Target and Myer. Making Christmas presents - personalised gifts for the ILs from Snapfish....

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How far along? 18 weeks Maternity clothes? Stretchy and cool is my uniform this week so all my regular wardrobe. Stretchmarks? Nope - sticking to the same creams as last time.Symptoms: Tired, so darn tired this past week but just loving life. Sleep: tired tired tired and still with those wacky dreams that leave strange bruises on me.Miss Anything? Fetta cheese on my salads and a glass of...

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but they never said it would be so hard either. I realise that I am so very very lucky to be married to the man I love, mother to our perfect little boy, have a job I enjoy and the blessing of another baby to come. I am grateful for every single part of my life but being a wife, a mother, pregnant...

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If you're a long time reader of my dribble, you may recall my very first post over at Gold Coast Real Estate Girl. For those that don't, here it is ... http://gcrealestategirl.blogspot.com.au/2010/06/world-cup-widow.html I was bemoaning the fact that I was a World Cup widow but if you continued to read, I got right into the series and even got up for the 1am odd...

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How far along? 17 weeks Maternity clothes? Mostly just my regular wardrobe, especially my shirred waist shorts and jersey maxi dresses as its been hot here. Stretchmarks? No.Symptoms: Sick from a cold that just won't go and has left me stuffy, snotty, tired and all around pretty average... but great otherwise. Sleep: tired tired tired and still with those wacky dreams that leave strange bruises on me.Miss...

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You might remember me posting in one of my weekend updates about a photo shoot my family and I did to celebrate the sponsored partnership of Surf Life Saving and DHL. Turns out the local newspaper picked the story up and here it is... Clubbie colours are a real family affair for the Fife clan MACKENZIE RAVN GOLD COAST BULLETIN DECEMBER 05, 2013 12:04PM...

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I haven't shared a shopping update in a while I realised so here goes, these are some of my latest buys: Bonds had 40% off their online store so of course I  bought up big with Wondersuits, Wonderbundles (how adorable are these too by the way?), singlets and underwear for me. There is a bit a lot of pink in there I know (I...

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How far along? 16 weeks Maternity clothes? Mixing and matching my mat and regular clothes at the moment. The temperature dropped this past weekend and bought rain too so I got some more wear out of my JW mat jeans plus a pair of shirred waist CR cargo type pants I got from my sister. Stretchmarks? None.Symptoms: I've still been a bit nauseous some mornings this week but...

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It's safe to say that as far as E is concerned, poor old Santa is a great big fail this year. We have spent weeks prepping E for his Santa pic this year including showing him pics of 'baby R' and Santa daily, waving to Santa at the shops at least once a week, reading stories about Santa... You get the idea. Understandably with...

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Does anyone else have a heck of a time trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for their parents and inlaws? It's never so much about the money for us (although I always have a budget), it's more about finding the perfect gift that tells them just how much we love and appreciate them both now and always. I usually keep a running...

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How far along? 15 weeks Maternity clothes? Thank goodness for my shirred waist shorts I bought from Country Road last summer as I'm living in those at the moment with the hot humid days we are having. Stretch marks? No - and I go on and on about it but I am loving using my Mothercare cream again.Symptoms: I definitely need to keep up those pelvic...

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Age: 17 Months Stats: unfortunately we had E in hospital last week with a nasty case of croup so he was weighed for medication so we know he is sitting at 12.2kg. Clothes: still a shorty with a little waist, he is wearing size 0 bottoms and starting into the 18-24m/size 2 t-shirts to cover that little belly.. Favorite Foods: Ethan's been a bit off his...

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We had a bit of an unenviable early start to our weekend when we were woken before dawn by the sounds of E's very laboured breathing. Concerned as he appeared to be struggling for air, we woke him and were greeted by a very sad baby with a harsh seal like cough that frightened him (and us) each time. Poor babe also had...

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How far along? 14 weeks Maternity clothes? I wore my JW maternity jeans yesterday after I gave up on the J Brands - just too snug. Not sure if I like the JW ones though, especially the over belly band. Otherwise I'm just living in my Country Road elastic waisted scarf/print pants - lucky I have multiple pairs. Stretch marks? No - Loving using my Mothercare...

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So you already know by now, I'm a lists girl, I love them! So it makes no surprise I'm sure that I have a Christmas to do list. This is what it looks like: 1. Make nuts and bolts - it's an Aussie thing involving nutri grain cereal and curry powder amongst other things. 2. Watch the Melbourne Vision Christmas Eve carols on...

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