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Started by ~A2~ , Feb 07 2012 09:03 PM
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Posted 07 February 2012 - 09:03 PM
Hi all
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 07:43 AM
Just checking in for the new thread Will BBL to catch up!
Posted 08 February 2012 - 08:16 AM
Good Morning everyone
I had my first check up with the OB at my hospital visit yesterday. A very long 2 hour wait, and watching everybody come and go before me, I was starting to think they had forgotten about me everything seems to be going well, my belly is measuring at just over 23 weeks, and I heard bubs heart beat! (My favourite part)!! Bub doesnt like the doppler, kicking it every time the drs put it on my belly to find the hb However with the really srtong braxton hicks contractions I had last week, the OB thought they were a little too strong too early, and because its my 5th preg, 4th lasting, she has restricted me to no exercise, lifting, or exertion except for walking along the beach...I was really hoping to start the preg yoga. I'll have to look into it.
Hope everyone has a great day xx
Posted 08 February 2012 - 10:27 AM
Morning ladies!
LastOne, sorry to hear about the restrictions. Talk to your doctor about the yoga, from everything I have read/heard it is so beneficial and not meant to be straining at all so they might say it is ok! This is going to sound terrible, but I keep having this day dream that the doctor tells me no more work till bub is here! How terribly lazy of me. I think it's because I'm not loving my job right now, and am under a lot of pressure, and I think the daydream is more about having the pressure suddenly taken away more than anything else.
Can't see the old posts obviously, and my memory is like a sieve so can't remember who said what (despite only having just read it!) so will have to forgive me for lack of personals. Am loving the FB page ladies! So much easier to sneak on there and keep up to date or post a little something. My back is killing me right now, and I can't see the hospital physio (the one that works with my midwife to handle any care needed) for three weeks so relented and booked in to see one nearby that does pregnancy stuff. I've always had trouble with my lower back, but right now it seems different, like it's actually my tailbone or hips that are hurting, does that make sense??? It is so painful to sit at my desk (right now I am balanced on one butt cheek to avoid any pressure on my tailbone) but that can't be good for me surely. Desperately hoping the physio has a magic cure for me!!! I start my prenatal yoga tonight. It came so highly recommended, so am really looking forward to it.
Hope everyone is having a good day, we're on the homeward stretch for the weekend now!!! Family xxx
Edited by Family Girl, 08 February 2012 - 10:34 AM.
Posted 08 February 2012 - 01:04 PM
thanks Family Girl
I'm aiming to try to get there this thursday so I'll miss you.
Posted 08 February 2012 - 02:04 PM
FamilyGirl - I get pain in my tailbone and hips too. Mainly where my femur joins into my hips. I have a twisted pelvis whether pregnant or not, so yours might be something similar. Hopefully its not SPD starting for you. Definitely get checked sooner rather than later so they can keep you aligned. Good luck x
Posted 09 February 2012 - 04:20 PM
QUOTE (last~one @ 08/02/2012, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bub doesnt like the doppler, kicking it every time the drs put it on my belly to find the hb
I have the same issue! Bub keeps running away from the doppler when the dr tries to find a hb but when you put the doppler around where his feet are he'll kick at it like there's no tomorrow! I wonder why they're doing that...
What has everyone here been using in terms of stretch marks?
I've been getting REALLY horrible stretch marks underneath my boobs and they're sore and itchy all the time! I use olive oil on my belly and haven't got stretch marks yet but didn't think to use anything on my boobs to prevent them :/ silly me.
Posted 10 February 2012 - 08:41 AM
I've been using pawpaw to keep my skin soft and moist on my belly and breasts. I cannot really see the underside on my belly too well and our big mirror broke, so will be a surprise as to what's there haha
I have read a few places that creams with lanolin in them (like the type you use when breastfeeding) can help with stretch marks and sore spots, but have yet to try it.
My bubbles did the same things at my checkup, kicking the doppler and wigging away from it lol
Also discovered my bladder right at the start of the 1 hour trip home the other day...right after I had had a HEAP to drink...I think it was only due to having done some pelvic floor exercises that the trip didn't end awkwardly lol
Posted 10 February 2012 - 09:16 AM
I have been using rose hip oil after showering to prevent stretch marks. But as the ob puts it, I am still quite 'neat' so fingers crossed she won't decide to explode on me one week and stretch everything! I've heard hydration is essential as it's the underneath layers that tear. Hard when someone is using my bladder as a pillow
Posted 10 February 2012 - 03:29 PM
I use cocoa butter or coconut oil but there isn't anything you can do to avoid stretch marks. You are either prone to them or not. But massaging your belly feels nice anyway.
Posted 10 February 2012 - 03:38 PM
MIL gave me some bio oil to use but I am not very good at remembering to use it.
Currently I feel like I am going to explode & that I just don't have any more room in me for the baby. The joys of being short!
Posted 12 February 2012 - 03:05 PM
QUOTE (littlesmooch @ 10/02/2012, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Currently I feel like I am going to explode & that I just don't have any more room in me for the baby. The joys of being short!
I know the feeling! I'm 150cm so I know all about the joys of being short as well haha.
Bub also likes laying right on top of my bladder and enjoys kicking it in the morning to wake me up.
I don't know how I'm going to carry him for another 17 weeks when it feels like there's no more room for him to grow :/
Posted 12 February 2012 - 10:12 PM
I'm using "Happy Event" for my tummy and breasts - but I haven't been able to find it for ages.. I bought it three years ago when I had a boob job and I got absolutely no stretch marks. I'm also using the Tummy Butter (cocoa butter). Making sure I do it every night and every morning to keep it nice and soft.
Bladder - still toilet breaks 5 times a night and baby is definitely a footy player or a dancer (depending on the gender - team green for us) and spending most of his/her foot time on my bladder..
Posted 13 February 2012 - 01:57 PM
Hi all,
Read something about a FB page? Can anyone fill me in on the details as I would like to join ... I am due 10 June. Wondering if anyone has already waitlisted for child care? I need to find somewhere in the Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) for Jan 2013.
Posted 13 February 2012 - 02:17 PM
Shellsc, Just PM me your facebook page and I'll add you to friends and then to the group (removing from friends after)
We just chat abour random things and share photos, it's a lot of fun
Posted 14 February 2012 - 05:04 PM
QUOTE (shellsc @ 13/02/2012, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wondering if anyone has already waitlisted for child care? I need to find somewhere in the Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) for Jan 2013.
I did a super search in www.careforkids.com.au/ and sent an email to the local centres. They recommend you sign up as soon as the baby is born (I'm in Sydney, northern beaches).
Posted 15 February 2012 - 07:46 AM
I second signing up as soon as bub is born, we don't use daycare but the kids do go to 3/4 year old kindy before Prep, and the wait list is ridiculous. I have signed the last two kids up the week they were born and they were already halfway down the page with names. I know that it guarantees me a spot signing them up early as they ring each name in the order they are written, and there's only 45 places for the kindy for each year.
Posted 15 February 2012 - 08:21 AM
Hi all
Been a little slack in posting lately, but have been trying to keep up.
Hope everyone is doing great. I am really enjoying second trimester (currently 23 weeks), loving all the big kicks we are getting now, bubs even says hello to DH if he/she's in the mood
For stretch marks I have been using the palmers stuff (I keep getting free samples, so why not!) and also rose hip oil...not sure they actually do anything, but yes, feels nice to massage anyway! I have been noticing stretch marks on my hips, legs and boobs...thought I might be able to avoid them so far as I've only put on a few kilos, but I guess in the end as someone else said you either get them or you don't...god help me when I start to get really big!
Gab and littlesmooch I am short too (156cm) and also feeling like I have zero room - if I eat a big meal I feel like I might burst open lol
Childcare I am planning on going and seeing some places soon...I'm finding it really hard to know what we are going to want to do work wise, I keep telling myself I will want to go back to work part time after 12 months, but it might all change once bub arrives. We will likely put them into childcare a couple of days a week even if one of us isn't working just to socialise etc, but I'm not sure what age is best to do this...has anyone done research or had experience with what age works best???
So much learning to do, feel so clueless and naive a lot of the time!!
Alvarywinters I have tried over and over to PM you re: FB group and it is not working, keep getting some silly error grrrr...not sure what you need to join me to the group but my page is below - could you please sign me up? Thanks!
Posted 15 February 2012 - 09:28 AM
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 12:04 PM
Alvarywinters - emailed you . been trying to pm you for agesss lol i hope it works now so i can join the group
i hope everyone is doing goooodd!!
Stretch marks: my tummy is stretching so much and my belly button looks like its going to pop out any time soon! my DP thinks its GROSSS haha and he wants to put a band aid over it? lol. i have been using palmers therapy oil since i dont like the feel of bio oil.
breast pump? my small boobies are still staying small boobies but I am hoping when i breast feed they will grow a tiny bit lol. I am looking at breast pumps and looks like the ameda purely yours have custom sizes for different size breasts/nipples? anyone got the same breast size as me and thinking about breast feeding all the way??. I am an A
childcare: i like to go back to work after 6 months after bub is due. i stay at home anyway providing care for the local community so i got heaps of toys already for bub but she will get her special toys
Posted 15 February 2012 - 04:40 PM
I used bio oil and palmers cocoa butter last pregnancy and still got stretch marks. Only mild and after 34-35weeks though which is pretty good for twins. I honestly don't think any of the creams help but it does feel nice and helps relieve a little of the itching that occurs with your skin stretching
Miso - I can't help on the breast size front as I am larger in the bust, but size shouldn't be an issue. I used the medela swing electric pump for expressing and it was fine. If you are interested in the ameda purely yours I did see it online on sale
Kelly86 - I don't really believe childcare is necessary for 'socialisiation' but that's just my opinion. I think you can offer them the same experiences at home and with friends and family and out and about. I won't be using daycare unless necessary as I am a SAHM and don't feel I need to at the moment. AT the moment I won't be sending my kids anywhere until 3yo preschool. But agin, depends on your situation as to what suits you
(by the way, my 2 are driving me bonkers and I would gladly palm them off to someone else for the day today!)
Posted 15 February 2012 - 08:43 PM
No need to use any thing to prevent stretchmarks. Way too late for that LOL. Never had a popped out button either. Just gets flatter and shallower.
Seems I have plenty of room for baby (still plenty of saggy flabby belly, but no room for other internal organs. My bump is all relocated innards.
Saw Dr last week and he is happy for me to stretch my visits to 5-6 weeks rather than 4, but did say to come in sooner if I had swelling, headaches, not feeling well, etc. Also said it would not be uncommon to have shooting/stabbing pains radiating up or down from everything being looser after multiple pregnancies.
He has already suggested bubs is going to weigh between 3 and 3.5 kg (range of my other children). Fundus was also measuring a week behind, although that was just with sight measurement. Although he has been pretty good with size and weights with my others.
Really love my Dr.
Im putting in my leave forms tomorrow and have decided on taking the full 2 years on offer. I wasnt going to but the manager is annoying me with all her demands and tantys. Mind you I only work 2 evenings a week and only about 3 out of the last 6 years. Ive also discovered FA and FTB money is pretty good with 4 children and a low earning DH. With only DH's income Im hoping we will be eligible for a HCC. I think we will be a few dollars a week below the cut off, although if DH does any overtime(few and far between) we probably wont.
Posted 16 February 2012 - 12:52 PM
We have a bit of a crazy baby that loves to move around A LOT! Last night I was lying down on the bed & DH was about to put his hand on my belly for a feel when there is this almighty thump from within.
DH looks at me with this big grin & says 'I saw that one!' So glad our baby can be accommodating at times
Posted 16 February 2012 - 03:19 PM
Hi all, had to comment on the small boob thing. My sister is really flat chested (probably less than an A cup) and she managed to breastfeed both her babies, so boob size really doesn't matter. And trust me they all grow when your milk comes in a few days after birth. They then subside a fair bit again but so long as you have a nipple your baby will suck it
Belly button - mine has never popped out in pregnancy before, but this time it popped out at about 18 weeks!! And I don't think it will be going back in itself.
Still no stretch marks. Yay! But am massive already so they may still come.
Childcare - I too am a SAHM and had no intention of putting my kids into care until pre-school at age 3. But found that last year my 2 year old was bored at home with his newborn brother and decided to put him into care 2 days per week. I don't regret it. He now goes to pre-school 3 days per week.
My 16 month old might start going to occasional care soon to give me a break later in pregnancy. We'll see how I go. Other than that he probably won't go into care until he turns 3.
They definitely can learn to socialise at playgroups and even just at parks so I don't think childcare is necessary for that either.
Anyway, that's it for me. My next scan is on Tuesday, so looking forward to that.
Have great evenings!
Posted 16 February 2012 - 05:11 PM
haha go active babies! mine has been moving around in there like no tomorrow! I found out that if I put a remote control on my belly you can see it jump when the baby kicks- pretty cool party trick
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If you are experiencing a problem placing or receiving calls on your Verizon phone you are not alone. Approximately 90% of Verizon customers have had their service affected due to storm damage in Georgia.
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I am an old 'extract snob' having brewed basically 'alcohol'
which didn't taste bad, for 14 years.
Now alcohol which tastes terrible is better than no alcohol at all,
but this year my goal was quality.
I steep speciality grains in my water then add the DME.
I am amazed at the flavors.
My homebrew was made from LME and then DME
which I just found out are 'base grains',
and base grains impart no flavor,
and are just for alcohol production.
The guy at the homebrew supply preps bags of 'combinations of speciality grains'. Octoberfest, Brown, Venniz, Red, I don't know what I am doing but just steep the speciality grains in 160 degree water for 30', stir them around a few times,
Sparge, real good, till the water comes out clear,
and then just continue brewing with the 8 Lbs of DME.
I am amazed at the profoundly good tastes I get from my brew now.
Excuse me I have been up since 3:00 am
I find it easier to brew when I am not so drunk.
My pizza dough is ready however, so,
Later 'Yawl'
LME and DME aren't just 'base grains'. the majority is base malt...but you can't get an Amber DME or LME without adding some specialty grains...which they do prior to removing the liquid to turn it into extract.
also, base grains add flavor. Pure corn sugar is what only produces alcohol with no flavor except that of alcohol.
You can brew beer, from all grain, with nothing but 2-row base malt. It won't be a very complex flavor profile, but it'll be fine drinking nonetheless.
I'm glad that you're happy with making "new" beers for you. That's great! I think that specialty grains add so much to extract beers in the way of color and flavor, too.
I'm glad to hear that it's worked out for you!
sounds like you're on the right track, but yeah...extract imparts much more flavour than, say, corn sugar. and, for instance, wheat DME is made from wheat and barley and is used to make hefeweizens.
you can make certain beers with JUST extract, such as hefes and kolsch (but steeping grains usually help)
your steeping method is actually very good compared to most beginners. hope you're inspired to continue exploring!
Man, by steeping specialty grains and picking the right extracts, you can brew just about anything. Have fun!
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WOW!! 14 years of brewing and you never once tried steeping some specialty grains??? still tryin to wrap my brain around that one, WOW!.....
I went a step further recently and did a "mock" decoction by taking some of the grains and simmering them in a seperater pan until they were darkened, and then adding them back to the other grains and sparging.
From the resulting smell I am certain that this step will kick my PM Marzen up a few notches.
Last Sunday I brewed my first beer that wasnt with a MrBeer. The German Octoberfest kit that I used had steeping grains. As soon as I dropped the sack in the water it immediatley filled the house with a smell that I wish would never go away. I hope it taste just as good.


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Have a look at Vshare (vShare Video Sharing Script - YouTube Clone Script, script to start video sharing community) We use it in College for our own sort of YouTube. If you like more info just ask
Okay does anyone know of a website package joomla type or something else with a template for making a video streaming/web tv front end that is easily to navigate and add video streams to? I know I could work with dreamweaver and come up with a template for joomla but there are better designers out there and probably more customized builds?
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It looks very good I'll have a look at a some of its templates and see what sort of options are available.
I've failed to get clip bucket working on windows and fedora at present spends a lot of time processing but not actually doing anything I think it's a good product to but it's not easy to setup. Vidiscript isn't bad either but there isn't a decent template that looks professional enough.
We're not running the latest version yet, it's on my "To Do" list but unfortunately the "To Do" list grows faster then I'd like at this time of year, but don't need to tell you that :-)
I'd say you're welcome to come & have a look but it's a bit far to come down to the south coast :-)
The best way is to have a play, what you could do with is a VMWare image with FFMpeg or have you already asked about that
Just seen you're other post, played with VidiScript & yes was OK but I had VShare working by then. I use CentOS for the backend so if you'd like notes on how I set it up I think I have some somewhere :-)
Finally got Clip Bucket working on Fedora and on Windows found out I'd got it working three days ago and it wasn't the system that had an issue it was because we were uploading m4v video files as soon as I tried mpeg it worked perfectly.
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The Department of Defense (DOD) is pursuing a new initiative involving a core competency approach for making sourcing decisions--that is, sourcing decisions based on whether the function is core to the agency's warfighting mission. In determining how to best perform non-core functions, DOD's position is that its components should look beyond just the use of public-private competitions under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 in making sourcing decisions, and consider other alternatives such as partnering or employee stock ownership. GAO was asked to assess (1) the department's progress in assessing its core functions as a basis for sourcing decisions, (2) the plans and progress DOD has made in identifying and implementing alternatives to A-76, and (3) the current status of DOD's A-76 program.
Progress in assessing core functions has been varied and limited across major Defense components, affected somewhat by ambiguous definitions of the term "core function." In some instances additional guidance was obtained, but definitions of core remain somewhat broad and subjective, and will likely remain so in the future. Army and Air Force have led within DOD in assessing core functions, but the Army has done the most, and found, contrary to its expectations, that distinguishing between core and non-core functions does not, by itself, prescribe a sourcing decision. Other factors must also be considered such as risk and operational considerations. The range of alternatives to A-76 likely to be pursued under the core competency-based approach is not yet clear, but DOD has made some progress toward identifying and/or using some alternatives through pilot projects and other efforts by the services as they have focused on the core initiative. However, the use of alternatives could be limited without special legislative authorities and/or repeal of various existing prohibitions, and some could be tempered by the department's efforts to meet the A-76 competitive sourcing goals set by OMB. DOD reported that as of June 1, 2003, it has met OMB's short-term goal to use the A-76 process to study 15 percent of the positions identified in DOD's commercial activities inventory by the end of fiscal year 2003. However, meeting the longer-term goal to study at least 50 percent (226,000) of its nearly 453,000 commercial activity positions through fiscal year 2008 will present a challenge. This is nearly double the number of positions that DOD has previously studied during a comparable time period, and providing sufficient resources (financial and technical) to complete the studies may prove challenging. Also, the defense components, particularly the Air Force, plan to transfer certain military personnel into warfighting functions and replace them with government civilian and/or contractor personnel. This will require the components to reprioritize their funding for operation and maintenance accounts, because it is from those accounts the services must fund replacement civilian or contractor personnel.
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Status: Closed - Not Implemented
Comments: The Senior Executive Council no longer exists within DOD. There is no longer a formal core competency program in DOD to assess. Therefore, the recommendation is no longer applicable and the recommendation was closed as not implemented.
Recommendation: The Secretary of Defense, through the Senior Executive Council, should clarify its expectations for DOD components in making sourcing decisions based on core competency assessment results and provide additional guidance identifying the range of additional factors to be considered once the determination is made that a function is not considered core.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: House Report 109-359, FY 06 Defense Appropriations, directed the department to include comprehensive data on the military to civilian conversion program in future budget justification materials.In an Office of the UnderSecretary of Defense, Comptroller memo, dated January 17, 2006, for the Fiscal Year 2007 budget justification book, the following was required by all military components in regards to military civilian conversions: The Components are to include within their budget justification materials an exhibit that includes:(a) the number of conversions completed in two prior fiscal years, (b) the number of positions filled by civilian contractors or goveernment employees, (c) the number of conversions expected to occur in the budget year, (d)the number of civilian contractors and government employees expected to be hired, and (e) a detailed explanation of cost estimates. In addition, the Department of the Army, in a memo dated, October 19, 2005 on Army Military to Civilian Conversions stated the following: "After process reviews are complete and a business case is made for a civilian position, develop, program and identify offsets (savings) to fully fund civilian backfills. . ." According to an official from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defesne, Personnel and Readiness, for the Navy and Air Force, end strength will be reduced by military positions identified for conversion. Therefore, the military personnel account will be decreased, allowing funds to be approved for movement to the O&M account which funds either government civilian or contractor employees.
Recommendation: The Secretary of Defense should require DOD components to ensure that decisions to convert functions performed by military personnel to performance by civilians or contractors are predicated on having clearly identified sources of funding to support those decisions.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
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After John Kerry falls to defeat at the hands of Dubya, John finds his campaign promise, aired on television, being taken seriously. He's also lost his job and his girlfriend, so there's really nothing keeping him in California. So, why not? Move to Canada. OK.
From here, things get a little contrived. To get into Canada, John registers at a "Marry a Canadian" website to arrange a marriage of convenience so he can live up north. For some reason, he decides to recruit a buddy for the drive. After interviewing a handful of people, he opts for the free-spirited Chloe (Anna Paquin), who's so alternative she has a blue streak in her hair.
As they drive, differences emerge: John has planned out where all the non-Middle-East-owned gas stations are along the route, while Chloe turns out not to even know how to drive a stick shift, nor is she even a vegetarian. She's harboring plenty more secrets, the biggest one revealing exactly why she's on this trip to begin with.
Sounds like quite a romantic comedy setup, right? Well, of course it is, as we try to piece together whether John and Chloe will make it as star-crossed expatriates, or whether John will marry that older woman in Winnipeg. Or whether they'll all end up in the clink.
Unfortunately, the two leads don't have much chemistry, made worse by the fact that their characters would seem to hate each other, too. That leaves the movie to try to earn your sympathy by making its case on another front, with various characters asking (directly or obliquely) whether "running away" is an appropriate response to your problems, be they a bad president or something else. An 11th hour meeting with a Vietnam-era expat drives this point home, rather heavy-handedly.
Blue State isn't a bad film, but the romance is weak and the comedy is pretty much nonexistant, as the film is far too wrapped up in its politics to leave room for laughter. Those of you who threatened to move to Canada, well, you can use this film as the basis for your excuse as to why you didn't skip town, next time someone asks.
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Cast & Crew
Director : Marshall Lewy
Producer : Kyle Irving, Andrew Paquin
Screenwriter : Marshall Lewy
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