Its that time of the year where the baby sales have started ... yes, this is my life, I know when the baby sales start now ;) In case you didn't know, Target has their baby catalogue out now at http://catalogues.target.com.au/catalogue/target-catalogue--baby/13899126488415.html#pageNo=0 as does Baby Bunting. Here are a few items we have picked up for E and for B2... I may be severely limited...

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How far along? 24 weeks ... the end is near... enough! Only about 10 weeks of work to go.  Maternity clothes? nope still managing with my normal wardrobe surprisingly given how big the bump is getting. Stretchmarks? none so far.Symptoms: the usual BH contractions, heartburn and throw in some restless legs too. I suspected the calf/leg cramps had started too after waking one morning but it seems...

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I haven't done a wish list in a while (which could have a lot to do with getting most of what I wanted for Christmas) so here are a few things I have been wishing for... given my birthday is 8 months away and I was more than a little spoilt at Christmas, I don't like my chances of being gifted anything in...

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I attended a friend's baby shower over the weekend and the subject of a shower for me to celebrate B2's impending arrival came up as a result. A few were quite enthusiastic about the idea and assumed it was a given. A few others suggested a Sprinkle instead of a shower. I have noticed the rise of the Baby Sprinkle in recent times for...

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Age:  19 Months ... I'm in shock, where on earth did 19 months go? My baby is a real little boy now and developing a very strong independent personality that has us varying between hysterics (laughter) and exasperation. Stats:  I'm pretty sure we are going through a growth spurt at the moment as he seems taller lately and I suspect I will need...

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How far along? 23 weeks already ... and after today's appointment, maybe only 14 weeks to go!  Maternity clothes? still no maternity clothes, just living in my Coles Mix ruched stripe dresses, Country Road stretchy waist pants and jersey dresses. This pic shows me in a stretchy CR peplum top and CR print eleastic waist pants. Stretchmarks? my Mothercare cream is still doing its job,...

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A new update in my series to prove bloggers, instagrammers, facebook users, tweeters ... have less than perfect lives despite accusations of only sharing the perfect moments of their lives. Here goes with my ongoing confessions to a not so perfect life: This week one load of washing was 'washed' three times and 'rinsed' twice before it got hung out - in fairness...

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I always find it handy and interesting to read meal posts from other blogging mummas, particularly as toddlers seem to have a constantly changing palate that guarantees as soon as you've figured it out and mastered the art of sneaky vegetables, it shifts again and all the favourites are out the window. I blogged months ago in September (http://goldcoastmumma.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/healthy-eating-for-little-people.html) about our healthy eating options...

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My final weekend before summer holidays ended and it was back to reality and the office for me ... at least until April/May (not so bad really Scott tells me). After a week at home with clingy cranky high needs toddlers, my sis and I were in desperate need of a time out and despite our promises to wait for our mum to...

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Planning Ethan's big boy bedroom and the actual reality of it has taken huge compromise on my part. I have had to reconcile my clean colour coordinated clutter free imagined room with S' input and the fact that I am a 'boy mumma' with a full blown BOY toddler who loves nothing more than trucks (diggers preferably), dinosaurs and all other manner of...

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How far along? 22 weeks already ... only a maximum of 18 weeks to go and possibly as little as 16. The end is in sight!  Maternity clothes? I haven't been wearing any mat clothes this week but realised my wardrobe is severely lacking in suitable tops for this pregnancy so I've bought a couple of Isabella Oliver tops to see me through. They come...

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I'm finally back from a whirlwind break that started on Christmas Eve, included our annual family camping break at Lennox Heads from Christmas Day and a return home on the 5th to truckloads of washing, mountains of gifts and toys to assemble/find homes for and of course, Christmas decorations to pull down. Is there anything sadder than packing all the cheer back into...

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How far along? 21 weeks already ... More than halfway!  Maternity clothes? Nope, a week of camping meant swimmers and summer dresses. Stretchmarks? No sign so far.Symptoms: tiredness but that's probably more to do with the early rising of camping plus the heat wave we've been having. The killer heartburn also seems to have kicked in and even water is an agitator.Sleep: completely out to it once I...

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