Sylvia Park Playgrounds—both fully fenced
Potters Park
Corner of Dominion Road and Balmoral Road—fully fenced
Little Rangitoto Park –off Upland Road—not fully fenced, but far
from the main road
Madills Farm—Corner of Allum St and Southern Cross Road, Kohimarama—fully fenced
Glover Park—off Riddell and Waitara Rd St Heliers
Playdayz Indoor Sports
164 Balmoral Rd
Coyle Park. End of Pt Chevalier Rd. Not fenced but well away from car park
Rocket Park—Mt Albert
Fenced from the road side but not fully enclosed
Western Springs Park and Playground—not fenced, but away from main road
Grey Lynn Park—away from road, not enclosed
277 Food Court Playground, 2nd Floor of 277 Shopping Centre
Cnr of Riddell Road and Roberta Ave, Glendowie—fully fenced
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Sunday, 30 September 2012
25 week update
How far along? 25 weeks
Baby size: TW1 was 555g and TW2 was 622g at last weeks scan.
Babies positions:TW1 was head down and TW2 was lying across my belly (up near ribs), head on the right. By the end of the scan TW1 was in same position as TW2, bunk bed styles :).
Babies positions:TW1 was head down and TW2 was lying across my belly (up near ribs), head on the right. By the end of the scan TW1 was in same position as TW2, bunk bed styles :).
Total weight gain/loss: current weight is 59kg. So 6kgs so far.
Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants, tops and normal leggings these days.
Stretch marks? Nothing yet.
Sleep: Sleeping well although my back hurts a bit now. And it feels like it takes ages for me to roll over. and rolling over hurts :(Best moment this week:
Julies dress fitting was a lot of fun. Dragged ma along too.
Movement: Feeling lots of kicks or little flailing arms, from both inside and outside. And occasionally feel a hard bottom or leg or head pressed up against my tummy.
Food cravings: No real cravings at the moment.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing much :)
Have you started to show yet: Yes! No hiding it. Measuring about 4 weeks ahead at the moment.
Gender: Uncle Steve has predicted girls, but still anyone's guess at this stage
Symptoms: Had another nosebleed at work, but only a little one. Need to pee alot. I feel a bit slower in general (physically, not mentally!). really sore in groin area which is making me limp. oweee. and cramping in calf muscle argh. sounding like a whinger these days.
Movement: Feeling lots of kicks or little flailing arms, from both inside and outside. And occasionally feel a hard bottom or leg or head pressed up against my tummy.
Food cravings: No real cravings at the moment.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing much :)
Have you started to show yet: Yes! No hiding it. Measuring about 4 weeks ahead at the moment.
Gender: Uncle Steve has predicted girls, but still anyone's guess at this stage
Symptoms: Had another nosebleed at work, but only a little one. Need to pee alot. I feel a bit slower in general (physically, not mentally!). really sore in groin area which is making me limp. oweee. and cramping in calf muscle argh. sounding like a whinger these days.
Labor Signs: No signs yet
Things I miss:
sushi and alchohol. I pass a sushi place every day and it looks and
smells so yum. Drinking as much tea as I want. Sleeping on my belly.
And missing water walking this week as my water walking buddy is
currently recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Belly Button in or out? outie. No denying it now.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Wedding rings on or off? On
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Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Let's go for a drive...
I decided to take mum and Josh on a quick "surprise" drive tonight. Just told them to rug up and hop in the car. Lots of speculation as to what we were going to see, but no-one guessed right.
About 10 minutes later, we pulled up in One Tree Hill, outside the cherry blossom lane which is in full bloom. So pretty!
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Here I am, sticking my puku out. This shot is for you Shaza.
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Mum and me. I love how tall I look next to her haha
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And Joshyyyy x
About 10 minutes later, we pulled up in One Tree Hill, outside the cherry blossom lane which is in full bloom. So pretty!
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And Joshyyyy x
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Babies health update
So we had our usual fortnightly scan yesterday and here is the latest:
1. twin 1 is still smaller than average. Actually measuring about a week behind. But the blood flow through the cord is normal this week, which is positive news.
2. both babies still have prominent kidneys. TW1's is measuring 6mm and TW2's is measuring 8mm. So TW1 is at the very high end of normal and TW2 is bigger than normal. They still don't know what is causing this.
So basically, things haven't changed and so we are all still concerned. But not enough to put me in hospital and pump the babies with steroids. So that's good. Seems like my womb is still the best place for them.
However, my OB does want us to start having weekly scans now so we can keep a closer eye on them both. I'm still feeling very looked after, and definitely not as freaked out as I was 2 weeks ago. Just trying to keep them inside as long as possible and I just keep hoping that they grow as much as they can.
I've banned myself from looking things up on google as it just gets me worked up. Instead, I'm going to try and put my feet up, lie on my left hand side and try and increase my protein intake. These are some theories that people have tried out for IUGR, but have never been medically proven. I guess they can't hurt though.
Grow babies, grow! Especially you, twin 1!
1. twin 1 is still smaller than average. Actually measuring about a week behind. But the blood flow through the cord is normal this week, which is positive news.
2. both babies still have prominent kidneys. TW1's is measuring 6mm and TW2's is measuring 8mm. So TW1 is at the very high end of normal and TW2 is bigger than normal. They still don't know what is causing this.
So basically, things haven't changed and so we are all still concerned. But not enough to put me in hospital and pump the babies with steroids. So that's good. Seems like my womb is still the best place for them.
However, my OB does want us to start having weekly scans now so we can keep a closer eye on them both. I'm still feeling very looked after, and definitely not as freaked out as I was 2 weeks ago. Just trying to keep them inside as long as possible and I just keep hoping that they grow as much as they can.
I've banned myself from looking things up on google as it just gets me worked up. Instead, I'm going to try and put my feet up, lie on my left hand side and try and increase my protein intake. These are some theories that people have tried out for IUGR, but have never been medically proven. I guess they can't hurt though.
Grow babies, grow! Especially you, twin 1!
Two things
that I am very excited about.
My lovely friends T and S are organising my very first baby shower. Such fun! Will be happening in a couple of weeks.
AND
My mum is arriving tomorrow hurrah! I can't wait.
My lovely friends T and S are organising my very first baby shower. Such fun! Will be happening in a couple of weeks.
AND
My mum is arriving tomorrow hurrah! I can't wait.
24 weeks update
How far along? 24 weeks
Baby size: TW1 is 555g and TW2 is 622g at yesterdays scan.
Babies positions:TW1 is head down and TW2 is lying across my belly (up near ribs).
Babies positions:TW1 is head down and TW2 is lying across my belly (up near ribs).
Total weight gain/loss: current weight is 57.85 kg.
Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants, tops and normal leggings these days.
Stretch marks? Nothing yet.
Sleep: Sleeping well although my back hurts a bit now. And it feels like it takes ages for me to roll over.
Best moment this week: Coming home from work and finding my living room and dining room looking completely normal! No more desk/stools/baskets/speakers. Woohoo! Thanks so much Joshy x
Movement: Feeling lots of kicks or little flailing arms, from both inside and outside. And occasionally feel a hard bottom or leg or head pressed up against my tummy.
Food cravings: No real cravings at the moment.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing much :)
Have you started to show yet: Yes! No hiding it. Measuring about 4 weeks ahead at the moment.
Gender: Uncle Steve has predicted girls, but still anyone's guess at this stage
Symptoms: Had a nosebleed the other night. Need to pee alot. I feel a bit slower in general (physically, not mentally!). Bit achey around back and pelvic area. But generally feeling great :)
Best moment this week: Coming home from work and finding my living room and dining room looking completely normal! No more desk/stools/baskets/speakers. Woohoo! Thanks so much Joshy x
Movement: Feeling lots of kicks or little flailing arms, from both inside and outside. And occasionally feel a hard bottom or leg or head pressed up against my tummy.
Food cravings: No real cravings at the moment.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing much :)
Have you started to show yet: Yes! No hiding it. Measuring about 4 weeks ahead at the moment.
Gender: Uncle Steve has predicted girls, but still anyone's guess at this stage
Symptoms: Had a nosebleed the other night. Need to pee alot. I feel a bit slower in general (physically, not mentally!). Bit achey around back and pelvic area. But generally feeling great :)
Labor Signs: No signs yet
Things I miss: sushi and alchohol. I pass a sushi place every day and it looks and smells so yum. Drinking as much tea as I want. Sleeping on my belly. And missing water walking this week as my water walking buddy is currently recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Belly Button in or out? outie. No denying it now.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: my mum arriving this weekend yippeee!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Thursday, 13 September 2012
23 weeks update!
How far along? 23 weeks
Baby size: TW1 was 400g and TW2 was 430g at last week's scan. Their sizes were not measured this week as the Professor thought it was too soon to look at that (even though I thought that was the whole point of this weeks extra scan...apparently not).
Babies positions: both babies are head down, lying head by head. Legs up near my rib cage :) So all those kicks that I've been feeling down there must have been hands or some serious head moshing
Babies positions: both babies are head down, lying head by head. Legs up near my rib cage :) So all those kicks that I've been feeling down there must have been hands or some serious head moshing
Total weight gain/loss: current weight is 57.7 kg.
Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants, tops and normal leggings these days.
Stretch marks? Nothing yet.
Sleep: Sleeping well although my back hurts a bit now. And it feels like it takes ages for me to roll over.
Best moment this week: Going for the extra scan this week and being told that the babies kidneys are still "prominent" but within normal range now woohoooooo!
Movement: Feeling lots of kicks or little flailing arms, from both inside and outside. And occasionally feel a hard bottom or leg or head pressed up against my tummy.
Food cravings: No real cravings at the moment.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing much :)
Have you started to show yet: Yes! No hiding it. I'm 23 weeks, but measuring same size as if I were 27 weeks with a singleton.
Gender: Uncle Steve has predicted girls, but still anyone's guess at this stage
Symptoms: Need to pee alot. I feel a bit slower in general (physically, not mentally!). Bit achey around back and pelvic area. But generally feeling great :)
Best moment this week: Going for the extra scan this week and being told that the babies kidneys are still "prominent" but within normal range now woohoooooo!
Movement: Feeling lots of kicks or little flailing arms, from both inside and outside. And occasionally feel a hard bottom or leg or head pressed up against my tummy.
Food cravings: No real cravings at the moment.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing much :)
Have you started to show yet: Yes! No hiding it. I'm 23 weeks, but measuring same size as if I were 27 weeks with a singleton.
Gender: Uncle Steve has predicted girls, but still anyone's guess at this stage
Symptoms: Need to pee alot. I feel a bit slower in general (physically, not mentally!). Bit achey around back and pelvic area. But generally feeling great :)
Labor Signs: No signs yet
Things I miss: sushi and alchohol. I pass a sushi place every day and it looks and smells so yum. Drinking as much tea as I want. Sleeping on my belly. And missing water walking this week as my water walking buddy is currently recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Belly Button in or out? outie. No denying it now.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Next weeks scan and finding out how much T1 has grown. Hopefully he/she has caught up to his/her brother.
Wedding rings on or off? On
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