tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058401182052275372024-03-14T22:57:53.792+11:00Thrive on NoveltyLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.comBlogger378125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-30649849667020941592015-07-23T19:16:00.000+10:002015-07-23T21:25:18.305+10:00Review: Gro-Egg Digital Room Thermometer<div style="text-align: center;">
To be honest, I'm not as vigilant as I should be when it comes to checking James' room temperature. So when I was offered to test out one of the Gro Company's products, I decided to try the <a href="http://au.gro-store.com/">Gro-Egg Digital Room Thermometer</a>. </div>
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If you haven't heard of a Gro-Egg, it's basically a room thermometer and nightlight in one. The light changes colour depending on whether the room is hot, cold or just right. </div>
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We all know that a safe sleeping environment for our little ones is a room temperature of between 16-20 degrees, however this is not always possible. Sometimes it may be colder than this and other times it will be warmer, and knowing what the temperature is at a quick glance allows you to figure out what to dress your bub in for the night. If you're a little unsure you can always check the clothing guide that comes with the Gro-Egg.</div>
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The first thing I noticed about the Gro-Egg was the size. For some reason, I had pictured it to be a lot bigger than it was.. not that size matters in this case. In fact, I like that it's small enough to fit in the palm of my hand, making it easy to pack when travelling. </div>
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The light is a little more subtle than your stock standard night light, but it gives out a nice glow. We've been using it in James' nursery for the last week and he loves it. It's been great for us too, just being able to pop our heads in and quickly see the temperature of the room. </div>
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Now I'm keen to get one of the super cute Gro-shells for it..</div>
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<b>I'm leaning towards the Owl, which do you like best?</b></div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-7271288254259812292015-07-12T21:22:00.000+10:002015-07-13T16:40:03.079+10:00I Did It.. I Started My Own Lolly Buffet Business!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<href https:="" photos="" title="FB4" www.flickr.com="">It's called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/treatmesweetcanberra">Treat Me Sweet</a> and this was my first event. I have to say I'm pretty pleased with how it all turned out. It was for a baby shower at one of my favourite bars in Canberra (the Loft), it was so much fun to organise and the client was really happy - phew!</href></div>
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I decided to start this business as a hobby more than anything else, just a creative outlet I guess (aside from blogging!).. plus I figure it doesn't hurt to make a little extra cash while we're saving for a new house (more on that later)</div>
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I can't believe I actually met one of my <a href="http://thriveonnovelty.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/2014-in-review-and-resolutions-for-2015.html">New Years Resolutions</a> for once haha! How are your resolutions coming along?</div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-36172286786259465442015-06-01T20:45:00.000+10:002015-06-01T20:49:09.489+10:00Toddler Table Makeover / Hack<div style="text-align: center;">
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This was James' first birthday present from me and his daddy. We figured he'd need a little table soon for colouring/eating and I wanted to make him something special that he could use for while. <br />
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I was inspired by the Ikea Hack of the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/10178413/">Latt Table</a> (which in Australia retails for $40).. but seeing as we don't have an Ikea near us I decided to get this Junior Table & Chair Set from Babies r Us (for $45).</div>
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My first step was to assemble the table, I used a drill to tighten the screws (a lot quicker than doing it manually). I then sanded the chairs so that I could spray paint them (in hindsight I wish I'd gone with regular paint as the spray paint kept bubbling and dripping - so annoying!).<br />
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I sprayed them with White Knights Squirts Spray Paint in Dusk Grey.<br />
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My next step was to cover <a href="http://www.printspace.com.au/bow-tie-wrapping-paper.html">the print</a> with contact paper. I then traced the inside of the seat on a blank piece of paper to get the right measurements, I then cut this and used it as a template.<br />
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Once I'd cut the print I super-glued it to the chair.<br />
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I then repeated the same process for the table.<br />
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I decided to make a different version for my beautiful niece for her birthday too..<br />
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I won't lie, it was very time consuming (especially the spray painting), but I'm really happy with how they both turned out. I love that they are unique and something the kiddies will be able to use for years to come.<br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-3871996837394575002015-05-23T19:54:00.004+10:002015-05-23T19:58:22.670+10:0012 Month (One Year!) Postpartum / Baby Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">Woohoo!! I survived my first year being a mum!! It's been so amazing to watch James grow from a teeny tiny baby into a little boy. I couldn't be prouder of my little side-kick. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">With every week that passes, I'm feeling more and more like my old self. I don't think my body will ever look the way it did pre-baby but I'm okay with that - I've embraced it :) </span></div>
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We're still in the process of weaning James from his bottle and onto cow's milk. I'm back at work now (8am-2pm - 4 days) so his routine is a little different everyday depending on care but in general our day looks like this.. </div>
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Rob Reads to James, Feeds him (Warm Cow's Milk from Bottle), <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Cleans his Teeth</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">We've had a few rough nights as James' has been sick with a middle ear infection :( He was waking up every few hours in pain, even cuddles didn't help him settle - it was horrible. Luckily he's on antibiotics now and is starting to feel a lot better. No more screaming at night - thank god! </span></div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-5776667510050401152015-05-14T07:26:00.000+10:002015-05-14T07:26:04.545+10:00DIY Cake Smash<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/17488984386" title="1 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="1" height="426" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7773/17488984386_106f0ce0e6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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I couldn't resist doing a cake smash for James' first birthday! I think they are so adorable. I considered getting a professional shoot done but thought it would be more fun (and a lot cheaper) to do it myself. I did it the morning after his birthday party so that we could use his cake for the lolly buffet and "happy birthday" candle blow-out. The morning was a great time to do it as he was happy and full of beans (as opposed to tired and cranky which is what he was like at the end of his party).</div>
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I was originally planning to do it outside on the grass but it was raining and miserable so I decided to do it in the corner of the living room. Luckily we've got wooden floorboards so I didn't have to worry about hanging a drop sheet. I kept the props pretty simple with left over balloons from the party, a mulicoloured banner and giant letters. Cute, easy and inexpensive. You could also use other props like streamers, pom poms, chairs, chalkboards etc. Just don't go too overboard!<br />
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As I'm not the best baker in the world, I asked my friend to help make this gorgeous butter-cream beehive smash cake for James. I then added a few sugar bees (purchased from eBay) as a finishing touch. Photo-wise, I think it turned out really well. It also tasted amazing! James kept breaking pieces off and trying to give them to me - so I gobbled them up (it would have been rude to say no) and as you can see, James loved it too!<br />
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I kept him in the same outfit as his party to keep it consistent, plus I think it's adorable. I thought about making him a little crown - but knowing him, he'd rip it off straight away. I also think overalls would have been cute. A lot of bubs go topless for these shoots but I prefer it when they wear fun outfits (for girls I think tutu's are a must!).<br />
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This is definitely a two person job! One to take photos and the other to keep them from crawling off. Having two people also makes it easier to clean up! After the shoot, I cleaned James up (jumped in the shower with me) while Rob put the left over cake away and cleaned the floor.<br />
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I'm so happy with how the photos turned out and I think James had a great time digging into that cake. I definitely recommend doing your own cake smash if you've got the time (and a good camera) as they are so much fun!<br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-9566874275776734602015-05-12T19:00:00.000+10:002015-05-23T18:12:04.914+10:00James' First Birthday<div style="text-align: center;">
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James is officially one today! I still can't believe it - my baby has grown into a little boy!<br />
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We had his party on Sunday (mother's day here in Australia) and as you can probably guess we went with a Winnie the Pooh theme. I started planning his birthday months ago haha. It was fun to organise although the day before and the day of were pretty exhausting! I think it was worth it though, as it was a fun afternoon for my little guy and everyone had a great time.<br />
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Unfortunately the weather was pretty miserable. We originally planned to have the party inside and outside (as our place is tiny) but squeezing us all inside and away from the rain, didn't end up being as bad as I thought it would be.<br />
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I set up my first ever lolly buffet and I'm really happy with how it turned out. As I mentioned <a href="http://thriveonnovelty.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/2014-in-review-and-resolutions-for-2015.html">earlier</a> I'd love to start a small lolly buffet business, so this was my first step towards doing so. My gorgeous and talented friend Carol made the beehive cookies and smash cake - they looked amazing and tasted even better! We did a smash cake shoot the next day with James which was soo cute! I'll do a separate post on that soon.<br />
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I definitely think that James' 1st birthday party was a success. I have to be honest though, it was a lot more stressful than I had imagined a 1 year old's party to be.. but that's probably just my personality! I tend to get stressed about having everything perfect which, let's face it, it never is.. especially when there are babies involved!<br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-40016827293629365682015-04-21T19:50:00.000+10:002015-04-21T19:50:36.285+10:0011 Month Postpartum / Baby Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
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We have officially weaned James off his dummy! It was WAAAAY easier than I thought it was going to be! It only took 3 days and now he doesn't even remember what's it's for. </div>
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He definitely knows what he likes and doesn't like! He'll pretty much put anything into his mouth, but if he doesn't like it he quickly spits it out. We tested him with peanuts this month too and he's not allergic HOORAY! Bring on the peanut butter sandwiches!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Ah he's growing up so fast!! He's been cruising the house like crazy and standing on his own for a few seconds. He points to his nose, eyes and tongue when you ask him where they are - so clever! Four new teeth have popped through this month so he's got eight teeth now. It's getting harder and harder to change him as he likes to roll over and crawl away. He LOVES undoing his disposable nappy too, thank god we use cloth most of the time. He's a little chatter box this month saying dadda, mumma, nanna and yum. I'm going to miss him so much when I'm back at work :( only a few more weeks to go. On the plus side, his first birthday is coming up and I can't wait! It's going to be so cute!</span></i></div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-38733826254806309352015-03-17T17:22:00.000+11:002015-03-17T19:59:30.466+11:0010 Month Postpartum / Baby Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Body</b></div>
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<i>The weight seems to be coming off now that I've stopped breastfeeding (crazy as I used to think breastfeeding would help me lose weight!). I'm down 0.8kgs (1.7lbs) since last month, so only 1kg (2.2lbs) to go until I'm back at my pre-pregnancy weight. Although I'm aiming to lose more like 6kgs (13.2lbs), hopefully it just keeps coming off slowly.</i></div>
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We have finally dropped the dreamfeed (hallelujah!) and James is sleeping from 7am until 7pm. The next big challenge will be weaning him off the dummy! Apparently they start to depend on it more in the second year, so I really want it gone before he's one (which isn't far away! Eeep). </div>
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Wakeup, Feed James (Formula)</div>
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Have Breakfast with James, Clean his Teeth</div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> Moisturise and Dress James, then put James down for Nap</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Do Laundry & Housework</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> while </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">James </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Naps</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Have a Shower and Get Ready while James </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">crawls around </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">exploring the bathroom and hallway</span></div>
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Have Lunch with James</div>
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James Naps, Blog/Relax</div>
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Feed James (Formula), Play with Him </div>
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1hr Walk to Park (Outside Play) and Back</div>
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Put Toys Away, Prepare Dinner</div>
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Have Dinner as a Family</div>
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<u>6pm</u><br />
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Rob Reads to James, Feeds him (Formula) </div>
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and Cleans his Teeth</div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">James Sleeps</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">, Relax Together (Freedom lol!)</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">His night sleep has been great! although he wakes up a few times and yells out (almost like he's had a bad dream) but soon self-settles. He's also down to 2 naps a day instead of 3 (he self weaned off his afternoon nap). Not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing!</span></div>
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We found out the little man is allergic (or at least has a food intolerance) to tomatoes. He gets a bad rash around his mouth and behind his ears :( hopefully this is something he'll grow out of. </div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">He's started to crawl on all fours (yaaay!). I think he still prefers commando style though as he gets there a little faster. He is so good at standing now and vary rarely falls if he's holding onto something. He's started cruising too. He loves cruising along the couch and tries his hardest to climb up it! His new obsession is eyelashes.. he loves playing with mine, rob's and his own - he's fascinated by them. The mini-tantrums have started this month too, crying whenever he doesn't get his way (his fake cry) - I'm finding it hard not to give into him. His two top front teeth have popped through and the ones next to them are starting to show as well. I seriously can't believe he'll be one in less than 2 months! So crazy that he'll be a toddler soon!</span></span></i></div>
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PS. Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I've been busy getting our house ready to sell! Hopefully I'll find some time to post about that soon :)</div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-4280267715955864332015-02-15T17:48:00.001+11:002015-02-15T20:16:45.864+11:009 Month Postpartum / Baby Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I can't believe my little guy is already 9 months old! He's growing up too fast :'(</div>
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<i>No more weight loss this month, in fact, I think I've probably put on a little bit of weight (I've been avoiding the scales!). I hurt my back helping hubby with some heavy lifting in the backyard and have basically been on bed rest for the last few weeks. I'm only now starting to feel okay. I can't wait until it's better so I can start exercising again! I might just start with low-impact exercises like walking, swimming and maybe pilates to strengthen my core. </i></div>
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<i style="font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">James's weight gain has slowed down now that he's more mobile! He's 9.9kg (21.8lbs) which is 0.3kgs/0.6lbs more than last month. </span></i><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">His height is still 75cms. </span></div>
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No luck yet dropping the dream feed :( I'm sure we'll get there eventually! At the moment he's feeding at 9pm and waking up around midnight - I think out of habit more than hungry as he settles back to sleep without a feed. I've stopped breastfeeding completely which makes me a little sad but also relieved in a way as I feel like my body is my own again. </div>
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Have Breakfast with James</div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Have a Shower and Get Ready while </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">James </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Naps</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Do Laundry & Housework while James plays (Jumperoo, Activity Table)</span></div>
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Have Lunch with James</div>
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James Naps, Blog/Relax/Go Out</div>
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Feed James (Formula), Play with Him (Tummy Time, Reading, Games, TV)</div>
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<u>4pm</u></div>
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1hr Walk to Park and Back</div>
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Have Dinner as a Family</div>
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<u>6pm</u><br />
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Rob Reads James and Feeds him (Formula)</div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">James Sleeps</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">, Relax</span></div>
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<u>9pm</u><br />
Feed James (Formula), James Sleeps </div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">His sleep has been pretty good apart from waking around midnight. I'm hoping he'll start sleeping through again soon, if not we may have to push his dream feed back to 10pm again :( His day sleeps have been good, although he doesn't sleep for as long during his lunchtime nap.</span></div>
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He's a great little eater! He's mastered his pincer grasp and loves to feed himself now. Chomping on his spoon and not letting go is his new game, he thinks it's hilarious. </div>
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He's still in size 1 and toddler disposable nappies (although we use cloth nappies when we're at home)<br />
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He's started commando style crawling, but hasn't quite mastered crawling on all fours yet. He's getting better and better every day though, so it won't be long now til he's full-on crawling - eeep how exciting! His favourite game at the moment is scrunching up his nose and sticking out his tongue at us. He mimics us too when we start doing it - too cute! He's obsessed with standing and gets upset when we sit him down again. He definitely knows what he wants and doesn't want and can be pretty stubborn! <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">I think he's started teething again as I can see his top front teeth starting to make an appearance. He has been so happy this month, just laughing all the time - even at things he usually hates like getting dressed. He's so adorable and completely lights up my day! </span></div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-11071646247640733622015-01-20T17:58:00.000+11:002015-01-20T18:03:30.090+11:008 Month Postpartum / Baby Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Body</b></div>
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My weight has plateaued this month :( I've only lost 0.1kg (0.2lbs). Oh well, at least it's better than a gain.. I just need to be stricter with my diet this month and start walking more often (I've been a bit slack lately as it's so hot outside!). I really want to lose the last 1.8kgs (3.9lbs) at least, before I return to work in May. <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">I've started weaning James to formula this month, as I got mastitis over the christmas break (for the fourth time!) and now one boob has stopped producing milk so I'm completely uneven! More on that later!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/15703349053" title="IMG_5616 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5616" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7576/15703349053_51ec2c279b_z.jpg" width="464" /></a></span><br />
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<b>Height/Weight</b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">The little guy is now 9.6kg (21.1lbs) which is 0.5kgs/1.11lbs more than last month. </span><i style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">He's also had a growth spurt and is now 75cms tall. </i></div>
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I'm still working on cutting out the 10pm dream feed. I'm bringing it back by half an hour every few days then eventually I hope to stop altogether. As I mentioned, I'm trying to wean him off breastfeeding, so I'm doing a combination of breast and formula feeds. I'm also trying to get him to drink from a sippy cup as much as I can.</div>
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Wakeup, Feed James (Breastfeed)</div>
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Have Breakfast <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">then Give James Solids</span></div>
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<u>8.30am</u></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> Moisturise and Dress James, then Tummy Time</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Have a Shower and Get Ready while </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">James </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Naps</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Do Laundry & Housework while James plays in his Jumperoo</span></div>
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<u>11.30am</u></div>
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Give James Solids</div>
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<u>12.30pm</u></div>
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James Naps, Have Lunch, Blog/Relax/Go Out</div>
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<u>2.30pm</u></div>
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Feed James (Formula), Play with Him (Tummy Time, Reading, Games)</div>
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<u>4pm</u></div>
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Blog/Relax while James has a rest in his Bouncer</div>
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<u style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">5pm</u><br />
<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Give James Solids</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">, </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Rob gets home from work & plays with James</span></div>
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Cook Dinner</div>
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<u>6pm</u><br />
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<u>6.30pm</u></div>
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Have Dinner, Feed James (Formula + Expressed Milk)</div>
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<u style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">7pm</u></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">James Sleeps</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">, Relax</span></div>
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<u>9.30pm</u><br />
Feed James (Formula + Expressed Milk), James Sleeps, Go to Bed</div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">His sleep is a lot better than last month! He's back to sleeping 11-12 hours (woohoo!). He no longer needs his 4pm nap and actually sleeps better at night without it. Instead he just has some quiet time either in his cot or bouncer.</span></div>
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I'm trying to give James as much finger foods as possible with just a small amount of purees (so he still learns how to use a spoon). He's gotten so much better at picking food up with his fingers and popping them straight in his mouth (as opposed to his eye, ear, hair etc like he used to!). </div>
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He's gone up to a size 1 (12-18 months) - where has my tiny baby gone!? He's also in size toddler disposable nappies! :O</div>
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James is THIS close to crawling! He gets up on all fours and does this weird leap frog thing haha. I'm in no rush for him to start crawling though as I still need to baby-proof the house! He also started rolling both ways this month and hasn't stopped. He loves to sleep on his side (snuggled up to his favourite teddy nawww). He's got two teeth now (on the bottom) and has a new smile that he likes to flash us when we're being silly.<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">He's started scrunching his face up as well when he doesn't like something or is processing new things, it's so funny to watch! </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> He's obsessed with saying "dada" (his first word!!) and said "mama" for about a day then got over it :( I'm loving this age, it's so much fun playing with him and seeing his reaction to new things. He's such a little boy now with his own cheeky/shy/sweet personality.</span></div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-72008550591558976172015-01-10T17:11:00.002+11:002015-01-10T17:11:17.192+11:002014 in Review and Resolutions for 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><i>I always love </i></span></span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">starting the new year by looking back on the year that was and all the things I want to achieve in the new year.</i></div>
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<i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><b>So let me start by re-capping 2014..</b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><i>I had a relaxing babymoon at the south coast.</i></span></span><br />
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I had an amazing joint Baby-Q (a co-ed baby shower) with my sister.</div>
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I started blogging again after giving it up for over a year!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/16217073606" title="2 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="2" height="373" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7552/16217073606_d1a695d08c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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I attended two hen's nights and two weddings (including my brother's surprise wedding!)<br />
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My life changed forever when I had my beautiful baby boy. Everyday since I've grown more and more in-love with him. He is the sweetest, funniest little man and I'm so lucky I get to be his mum!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/16055550800" title="IMG_4478 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4478" height="334" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7548/16055550800_9ef08641b8.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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I welcomed my gorgeous niece (and James' first cousin) Isla into the world!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/15620614794" title="IMG_4574 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4574" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7515/15620614794_8b94c534ca.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />
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We also got James' baptised, went on trips to Mollymook, Orange, Windsor, Sydney and Port Stephens and attended two baby showers (did I mention my brother is having identical twins?!)<br />
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Woah that was one hell of a year! I don't think I'll ever be able to top 2014 - it was incredible!<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">So what are my resolutions for 2015..</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> </span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">1. Buy a house!</b><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><i>Rob and I are looking for a bigger place and hoping to find our dream home soon!</i></span></span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">2. Lose the baby weight</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><i>I really want to be back to my "normal" size before James turns one.</i></span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">3. Start a small lolly buffet business</b><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><i>We'll see how James' first birthday practice run goes!</i></span></span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">4. Travel overseas as a family</b><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><i>I'd love to go overseas again. We may even go to the UK to visit my family :)</i></span></span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">5. Be the best mum and wife I can be</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"><i>I want to continue putting my energy into raising an active, creative and sweet little boy. I also want to keep making time for date nights and family activities. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">I'd love to hear what your resolutions are for 2015.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">xx</span></div>
Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-22120604298005140742015-01-04T16:07:00.000+11:002015-01-04T16:07:06.559+11:00Outfits of 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/16005373967" title="33v3 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="33v3" height="421" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7515/16005373967_282850a4f1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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Sorry there aren't more outfits to share with you from 2014.. it's hard to look stylish with baby drool and spit-up all over you haha. I definitely take my hat off to girls like Mica from <a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/">awayfromtheblue</a> who uploads regular outfit posts looking uber stylish WHILE looking after her little bub. Girl - you are an inspiration!</div>
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Looking back on these pics, makes me miss my big belly haha - I never thought I would say that! Maybe I'm getting clucky again! :O</div>
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My style this year has been all about comfort, both during pregnancy and after, with leggings/jeggings, flat shoes, loose tops and cardigans. I wonder how next year's outfits will compare!</div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-65045310317423340662014-12-29T07:23:00.000+11:002014-12-29T07:23:17.923+11:00Boxing Day Bargains<div style="text-align: center;">
I LOVE going boxing day shopping - despite the crazy crowds! It's become a yearly tradition that we look forward to around Christmas. This year was even more fun, as we could shop for the little man too! Here's what we got from..<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/16098599086" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5462 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5462" height="384" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8655/16098599086_a244c198df_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2x Vanishing Cream Facial Moisturiser (RRP $40ea, Sale Price $20ea), Ultra Bland Facial Cleanser (RRP $18, Sale Price $9), Popcorn Lip Scrub (RRP $10, Sale Price $5), It's Raining Men Shower Gel (RRP $14, Sale Price $7) & Magic Wand (RRP $10, Sale Price $5)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Khaki Jacket (RRP $90, Sale Price $40)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Minnie Dress (RRP $40, Sale Price $15)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sadie Cross Back Tea Dress (RRP $40, Sale Price $15)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/15508816444" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5502 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5502" height="333" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8615/15508816444_a41a8c0400.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Benefit Hot 2 Trot (RRP $51, Sale Price $35)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/16124539082" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5495 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5495" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7514/16124539082_ff28756bf1.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twenty Moments (RRP $20, Sale Price $10)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Target Baby Top (RRP $8, Sale Price $4) &<br />
Target Baby Shorts (RRP $6, Sale Price $3)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/15938134229" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title=". by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="." height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/15938134229_91824f0053_z.jpg" width="428" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Target Baby Top (RRP $6, Sale Price $3) &<br />
Target Baby Shorts (RRP $6, Sale Price $3)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/16098502996" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title=". by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="." height="640" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8634/16098502996_cfd3d2a043_z.jpg" width="384" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Target Baby Top (RRP $10, Sale Price $5) &<br />
Target Baby Shorts (RRP $8, Sale Price $4)</td></tr>
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<b>Did you pick anything up on Boxing Day?</b><br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-39549381219273023802014-12-25T07:32:00.000+11:002014-12-25T07:32:07.393+11:00Merry Christmas!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Merry Christmas from these dorks!! haha</div>
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I hope you all have an amazing day filled with laughter and happiness (and lots of delicious food!) </div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-69033646978436109192014-12-21T08:00:00.000+11:002014-12-21T08:00:01.530+11:007 Month Postpartum / Baby Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm feeling pretty good about my weight <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">this month</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">, it's coming off slowly. I've felt a little more confident although I'm nowhere near where I want to be - but that's okay.. I know I'll get there eventually. Still trying to go for walks in the morning and afternoon. It's hard at the moment though as it's such a busy time of year! I've gone off the gym, I just want to be outside in the fresh air! So walking is pretty much the only exercise I'm getting at the moment. I'm 1.3kg/ 2.8lbs lighter than last month - woohoo! I'm pretty happy with that. I just hope I can keep it off over Christmas! </span></div>
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Ohhh he's getting heavy! He's now 9.1kg/ 20lbs! His height is still 70cms.</div>
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Have Breakfast <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">then Give James Solids</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Go for a walk, James </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Naps</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Have a Shower and Get Ready while James plays in his Jumperoo</span></div>
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Give James Solids</div>
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Have Dinner, Go for a walk, James Sleeps</div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">His sleeping hasn't been great this month :( I think it's because he's been teething and also having separation anxiety. Which means we're getting up once or twice at night.. hopefully his sleep goes back to normal soon!</span></div>
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His feeding has been great! Like I said, we've cut out his 11am breastfeed (we're down to 4 a day) and he's now on 3 solid meals a day. We've started giving him a lot more finger foods like toast fingers (with vegemite) and cut up fruit/veggies. I've had to give him a few store bought puree's (which he loved) but mostly he's just been having home-cooked meals. </div>
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He's still in size 0 (6-12 months) although I find in some brands he needs to go up to a size 1 :O. He's still in<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> cloth nappies and size crawler disposable nappies.</span></div>
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James had his first little toothie pop through this month (which is all fun and games until someone - aka me - gets hurt haha). He's also sitting like a champ and rarely falls anymore. He's definitely trying to crawl, although he always ends up rolling over which frustrates him. He is THIS close to rolling from his back to his tummy but he hasn't quite got there yet. He's also starting singing "lalala" and starting mumbling what sounds like "hello" - so cute! He loves grabbing faces (as you can see below) and doesn't realise how strong he is. He's just such a sweet and cheeky little boy, I love him so much that sometimes I feel like my heart is going to burst! I'm enjoying every second of being his mummy. </div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-60798283126215734782014-12-19T21:50:00.000+11:002014-12-19T21:50:39.685+11:00It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas...<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm so excited for Christmas this year as it will be James' first Christmas! So excited, in fact, that I started decorated the house in November! Whoopsies.<br />
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I love listening to Christmas Carols (Michael Buble is my fave) while putting up and decorating the Christmas tree. It was so cute this year having James there with me while I sang along and danced around.. he thought it was hilarious!<br />
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I don't go too overboard with decorations, I just add a few bits and bobs here n' there to make the house feel Christmasy. One of my favourite things to do is put fairy lights around the outside of our house (they are so festive and romantic).<br />
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town and hanging out with the little man. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Gone are the days of couples massages and fancy
candle-lit dinners but we did find time for a little romance. While James
slept, we took advantage of our room spa and relaxed with strawberries and champers
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<i><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">We spent the next day playing tennis, shopping in
town and going swimming. We stayed at the beautiful Sebel Hawkesbury Resort,
which was so handy with a baby as it had all the amenities we needed (including
restaurants, a pool, day spa etc). The staff were great too and provided us
with a cot, highchair and microwave (to heat up James' solids).<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">I think we're getting the hang of the whole "travelling with a baby" thing, although the thought of bringing James on a plane
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-31449702412256211182014-11-18T18:40:00.000+11:002014-11-18T18:40:40.145+11:00Spring Makeup Look<div style="text-align: center;">
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6. Lip Base - Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Honey</div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-45096975639315814402014-11-14T14:41:00.000+11:002014-11-14T14:41:08.336+11:006 Month Postpartum / Baby Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm seeing sloooooow progress with my weight loss, but I'm feeling frustrated that I'm not able to get it off quicker! <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">I try to go for a walk everyday and to the gym when I can. I've also been eating better (and less often!). I was really hoping to have lost at least a kilo this month but only managed to keep off </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">0.6kg/1.3lbs, </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">which means I still have 3.2kg (7lbs) to go to be back at my pre-pregnancy weight and 8.2kg (18lbs) until I'm at my goal weight. I feel like I'm never going to get there - booooo :(</span></div>
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The little guy is now 8.6kg (18.9lbs) which is 0.8kgs/1.7lbs more than last month. <i style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">He's also had a small growth spurt and is now 70cms tall. </i><br />
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I don't think his schedule has changed much since last month, although he's now on three solid meals a day. I'm trying to transition out the 11am feed at the moment. This month w<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">e've also been getting him to have all his daytime naps in his cot.</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> Our daily walk is now if the evenings with Rob</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> as it's too hot during the day and it gives us some quality time together while getting James to sleep (bonus!). </span></div>
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Wakeup, Rob minds James while I go for a run</div>
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<u>8am</u></div>
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Feed James <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">then Give Him Solids</span></div>
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<u>8.30am</u></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Have Breakfast, </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Play Gym for James</span></div>
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<u style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">9.15am</u><br />
<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">James Naps, </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Have a Shower and Get Ready</span></div>
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<u>10am</u></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Do Laundry & Housework while James does Tummy Time & plays in his Jumperoo</span></div>
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<u>10.30am</u></div>
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Express (one side only)</div>
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Give James Solids + 90ml from the Bottle</div>
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James Naps, Have Lunch, Blog/Relax</div>
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Feed, Play with James (Tummy Time, Reading, Standing/Sitting etc)</div>
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Blog/Relax while James has a rest in his Bouncer</div>
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<u style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">5pm</u><br />
<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Give James Solids</span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">, </span><span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Rob gets home from work & plays with James</span></div>
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Cook Dinner</div>
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<u>6pm</u><br />
<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Rob Baths James</span></div>
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<u>6.15pm</u></div>
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Have Dinner, Go for a walk, James Sleeps</div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Put James to Bed, Relax</span></div>
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<u>10pm</u><br />
Feed James, James Sleeps, Go to Bed</div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">He's been sleeping amazingly.. well he was.. up until a week ago. This last week, he's been waking us up at all hours of the night (one night it was every half hour!). I think it's because I've been giving him too much of his solids.. that and the heat is keeping him awake. </span></div>
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I think I'm starting to get the hang of this whole '<span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">feeding solids' thing. I've been expressing in the morning and using some of that for his rice cereal at night. I also puree at least one new thing each day and freeze it. I'm yet to buy any store bought puree and i'm hoping to avoid it if possible. It is time consuming though both preparing and feeding solids, but it's worth it and fun to watch him eat.</span></div>
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He now wears size 0 (6-12 months). He still <span style="line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">wears cloth nappies and size crawler disposable nappies.</span></div>
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James is now able to sit on his own (although he still goes backwards when he laughs haha). He looks so grown up when he's sitting! He's also been rolling over a lot more this month.. although he still hasn't gone from back to tummy.. he gets half way and then changes his mind - the little trickster. My favourite part of the day is moisturising him in the mornings cause he's so ticklish he just giggles the whole time - it's so fricken cute! His favorite games/things to do this month are playing "wheres mama?", peekaboo, row-row-row your boat, grabbing his feet, blowing raspberrys and bouncing in his jumperoo. He's been grabbing everything this month, including my lips, nose and hair (ouch!). I feel like every month just gets better and better. I'm seeing more of his cheeky personality shining though every day. </div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-2275429756853838502014-11-06T21:18:00.000+11:002014-11-06T21:23:48.858+11:00Overnight Paleo Bircher Recipe<div style="text-align: center;">
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It sounds a bit odd but it's sooo delicious!!<br />
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Not only that but it's super healthy (packed with protein, omega-3 fats, vitamin A, E, D and B, calcium, zinc, magnesium and more), plus it's easy peasy to make!<br />
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<b>All you need is..</b><br />
2 tbs LSA meal (ground linseed, sunflower and almond kernels)<br />
1 tbs almond meal<br />
1 tbs shredded coconut<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
1 tsp natvia<br />
1 cup almond milk<br />
small handful of frozen (or fresh) blueberries<br />
small handful of frozen (or fresh) strawberries<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29887660@N04/15699710976" title="111 by thriveonnovelty, on Flickr"><img alt="111" height="427" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7565/15699710976_b615fe7247_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<b>Then just follow these 4 simple steps -</b><br />
1. Combine LSA meal, almond meal, coconut, cinnamon and natvia in jar/container/bowl.<br />
2. Put blueberries and strawberries on top of the dry ingredients.<br />
3. Pour almond milk in and mix all ingredients together.<br />
4. Store in the fridge overnight and eat in the morning!<br />
(or eat straight away if you're using fresh fruit)<br />
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Simple. As. That.<br />
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Let me know if you try it and what you think?<br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-37193082659784549032014-11-03T21:51:00.000+11:002014-11-03T21:51:46.797+11:00Updated Hair!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I can't believe this is the first hair cut and colour I've had since James was born! :O My hair feels so light and fresh!<br />
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As you know I'm trying to grow my hair long again and go back to my natural colour (dark blonde). My regrowth was starting to get out of control though and was looking super obvious..<br />
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<b><u>Before</u></b><br />
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Yucko! Not only was my regrowth horrendous but my hair was super frizzy too! To fix my regrowth, the hairdresser put foils at the front of my hair and underneath at different lengths to help blend it out a bit.<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-31443080495371054602014-10-31T07:43:00.000+11:002014-10-31T07:43:30.699+11:00Happy Halloween!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here in Australia we don't really celebrate Halloween.. but it seems more and more people are dressing up and going trick or treating. So this year I thought to myself.. do I want James growing up being a part of Halloween festivities or not. </div>
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The answer was clearly yes! I mean who doesn't love to get dressed up, eat lollies and watch scary movies? I would have loved to celebrate Halloween when I was a kid!</div>
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To start the Halloween tradition, I decided to carve my first pumpkin! It was fun (and so messy!), Rob bought the biggest one he could find (it's almost as big as James haha). I have to say.. I'm pretty impressed with my first efforts carving a pumpkin.. it looks even better when lit up at night. </div>
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I also bought James a Scary Pumpkin costume. How could I resist!? He was, after-all, nicknamed Pumpky when he was growing inside my belly. I'm sure he'll kill me when he's older for dressing him up like this haha (I'll definitely be bringing this one out at his 21st!). </div>
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I can't wait to see what we'll be doing (and wearing) next Halloween!</div>
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<b>Do you celebrate Halloween? If so, what did you get up to this year?</b></div>
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-29485744520802163752014-10-25T18:47:00.000+11:002014-10-25T18:47:42.753+11:00Spring Wishlist<div style="text-align: center;">
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Forever 21 Geo Print Denim Jacket<br />
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Converse All Star White Sneakers<br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-57807898251150917412014-10-20T10:07:00.000+11:002014-10-20T10:08:38.954+11:00Solids - Week 2<div style="text-align: center;">
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This week James tried Green Beans (he's not a fan!) and Carrots which he loved but are sooo messy! I forgot to take pics of him eating them, so he's one of him enjoying pear instead :)<br />
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11am - Peas</div>
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6pm - Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal (with Pear & Breast milk)</div>
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<b><u>Day 9</u></b></div>
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11am - Peas</div>
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6pm - Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal (with Pear & Breast milk)</div>
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<b><u>Day 10</u></b></div>
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11am - <b>Introduce Green Beans </b>+ Peas</div>
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6pm - Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal (with Pear & Water)</div>
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<b><u>Day 11</u></b></div>
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11am - Green Beans + Peas</div>
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6pm - Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal (with Pear & Water)</div>
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<b><u>Day 12</u></b></div>
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11am - Green Beans + Peas</div>
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6pm - Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal (with Pear & Water)</div>
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<b><u>Day 13</u></b></div>
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11am - <b>Introduce Carrots </b>+ Green Beans</div>
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6pm - Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal (with Pear & Water)</div>
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<b><u>Day 14</u></b></div>
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11am - Carrots + Peas</div>
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6pm - Iron-Fortified Rice Cereal (with Pear & Water)<br />
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Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10065025804538219549noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205840118205227537.post-3066835185946301942014-10-17T12:55:00.000+11:002014-10-17T12:55:59.344+11:00Review: L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Mist for Fine Hair<div style="text-align: center;">
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After running out of my trusty leave-in conditioner, I went in search for a replacement. I had used Moroccan Oil in the past and was keen to use something similar, but not as heavy (it weighed down my fine hair). I looked online at the Morrocan Oil "Light" and was contemplating buying it when I received a tiny sample of the L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil from Priceline as part of their regular newsletter. </div>
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To be honest, I wasn't expecting much, just something to get me through the next few days. I decided to use it when my hair was wet to help detangle it, which it did.. but not only that, it also left my hair feeling super soft. I said to myself "I have to get this oil!". So I went out and picked up the L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Mist for Fine Hair. I figured that the spray would be more versatile than the pump, as I could use it when my hair was both wet and dry. It would also be less messy as I wouldn't need to rub it in with my hands, just spray and brush! </div>
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Now I am absolutely in-love with this product! It leaves my hair feeling smooth, shiny and frizz free. It also smells amazing (my hubby even commented on how good my hair smells!). It's a bargain too at only $20 (as opposed to $40+ for the "high street" version). I've totally been converted and won't be going back to leave-in conditioner.. it's oil mist all the way!</div>
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<b>Do you use a hair oil or oil mist?</b></div>
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