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Tande kry 3 Replies

Ek het raad van mammas nodig!! Ons vermoed nou al vir 3maande ons klein ding kry tande, sy het al 'n suur loop magie gehad, sy het al gekwyl, iets vreesliks selfs haar ogies het al getraan, en sy k…

Started by Surina Adendorff in Hello & welcome!. Last reply by Lizelle 2 hours ago.

Al die mammas van PE

Is daar mammas van Pe wat wil gesels?

Started by cindy van schalkwyk in Hello & welcome! 1 day ago.

Water veilig 7 Replies

My dogtertjie is nou 1 jaar oud en het nie 'n bang haar op haar kop vir water nie. Wat is die veiligste vir haar om te dra as ons by 'n swembad is. Party mense se net vlerkies, ek's bietjie skepties…

Started by Elmarie in Hello & welcome!. Last reply by Lizelle 2 hours ago.

ony boy ages 2 and a half and baby girl 2 months 7 Replies

is there anyone who has 2 children that is so close together? and how are you coping?

Started by cindy van schalkwyk in Your Baby (newborn to 3). Last reply by cindy van schalkwyk 1 hour ago.

child friendly accommodation

Hello. Can any moms recommend child-friendly places to stay by the sea in KZN or the Eastern Cape? I'm researching this for a travel article ...

Tagged: spots, holiday, friendly, child

Started by Gen Swart in Notices Feb 6.

Hello from Newbie 3 Replies

Hi AllJust wanted to say hello as I am new!Hope that you all have a great day!

Started by Maya Ward in Hello & welcome!. Last reply by Cathy 1 day ago.

Untitled 1 Reply

good day - my page is not nice, see attached.... is there something I set up? Please help? Thanks

Started by Chrystal Olifant in Hello & welcome!. Last reply by Cathy Feb 4.

Hey there, by when do you plan to pack your hospital bag? And do you know what you'll need for you and baby? Found an article on this on yourparenting website: www.yourparenting.co.za/article.asp?Art…

Tagged: hospital, labour, birth

Started by Kirsten Bird in Your Pregnancy Feb 3.

Portrait Photographer

Hi I am a portrait photographer situated in Fourways, Johannesburg. I specialise in Maternity, Baby and Family Photography. I can also make custom greeting cards, invitations, calendars etc from yo…

Started by Gail Fisher in Classifieds Feb 3.

For Sale: 2 Replies

Hi, I have got a couple of items for sale. I live in Alberton, Gauteng. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing any of these:1) Celino Travel System (pram with baby car seat). Blue and…

Started by Ann in Classifieds. Last reply by Ella Hendriks Feb 8.

baba en kleuter 5 Replies

Weet iemand of die Februarie Baba en kleuter al beskikbaar is? Gewoonlik kon ek dit teen die tyd van die maand al lankal in die hande kry, maar het dit nog nêrens in Stellenbosch op die rakke gesien…

Started by Lizelle in Services & Product Discussions. Last reply by Lizelle Feb 1.

BABY NAMES 1 Reply

Hi all. I am almost 19 weeks pregnant and we are starting to think of names for baby. We do not know yet if it is a boy or girl, but we would like to decide on a name for both sexes for when we fin…

Tagged: names, baby

Started by Elana Nel in Your Pregnancy. Last reply by Lizelle Jan 29.

Dealing with hard to break toddler habits 5 Replies

Hi all Toddler Moms Hi to all Your Baby Toddler moms! I work on the Your Baby mag and am doing some research on how real moms have dealt with getting rid of those annoying toddler habits. How did yo…

Started by Thumeshni Mudeliar in Your Baby (newborn to 3). Last reply by Hannelie Oldfield Feb 8.

Maternity leave! 3 Replies

Hi everyone,The countdown has begun and I'm officially on maternity leave! I'm going in on Tuesday for a C-section... can't wait to meet her! (How funny would it be if she turns out to be a he? ;)Whi…

Started by Sophia Swanepoel in Hello & welcome!. Last reply by Lizelle Jan 28.

TERRIBLLE 2'S OP 15 MAANDE 5 Replies

O MY GENADE MY KIND MAAK MY KLAAR BYT, slaan gooi tantrums wat ni van hier is ni asb enige raad of is daar mammas wat ok daar deur gaan??

Started by YOLANDIE in Parents Like Me. Last reply by Lizelle Jan 28.

From what age can you give Oros? 8 Replies

I've been googling to find out but cant seem to find any info. Does anyone know from what age you can give Oros?

Started by Cassandra Bagus-Smith in Your Baby (newborn to 3). Last reply by Lizelle Jan 28.

Bragging rights: Best of 2009 3 Replies

Here is our best pics of 2009 from the Bragging rights group: 0-12 months: Mionichka (9 months) 1 - 3 years: Nicolene (26 months) 3 - 5 years: Inge Jurica (4) 5 - 7 years: Zian (5 1/2 years)

Started by Lizelle in Parents Like Me. Last reply by Lizelle Jan 25.

Flies 12 Replies

Anybody have some baby and toddler safe tips for getting rid of flies? I don't want to use poison that the kids might get hold of, but really can't handle the little buggers anymore.

Started by Lizelle in Life!. Last reply by Cassandra Bagus-Smith Jan 21.

Miltons vs steam? 11 Replies

Can you help? I'm a bit scared of heating up plastics - my dad's a scientist and he's always warned us against placing Tupperware in the microwave, etc, because certain chemicals/toxins in the plasti…

Tagged: BPA, sterilising, Miltons, bottles, baby

Started by Sophia Swanepoel in Your Baby (newborn to 3). Last reply by cindy van schalkwyk 1 day ago.

Preggie Bellies 9 Replies

Hi there Just want to know if anyone can give some input on Preggie Bellies - if you have done it - is it worth it? I just find it a bit expensive but am pregnant again and don't want to gain so mu…

Started by Jana in Your Pregnancy. Last reply by Jana Jan 27.

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Cassandra Bagus-Smith commented on Lizelle's group 'Babies born in 2009'

I think I am just as impatient as Tarryn when it comes to the LO getting teeth. Yes we do taking having children for granted. It took me 10 months to fall pregnant after the pill and it was the depressing every month when i still got my period. I c…

44 minutes ago

elzaan commented on elzaan's blog post 'Help my asb bid.'

Dankie Tharina.

1 hour ago

Elana Nel commented on Lizelle's blog post 'Besige bytjies'

'n besige kind/mens is 'n gelukkige mens!

1 hour ago

Lizelle commented on Lizelle's blog post 'Besige bytjies'

Dis verseker 'n voorreg, Elana. Al raak dinge soms rof hier sal ek dit vir niks in die wereld verruil nie. Hoop jy's reg. My een sus was ook so 'n besige baba, wat maar later besig gebly het. Sy's al 30 en is nou nog bedrywig. Maak my moeg en net t…

1 hour ago

cindy van schalkwyk replied to cindy van schalkwyk's discussion 'ony boy ages 2 and a half and baby girl 2 months'

HI. Thanks for your comment. Maybe im just not as good with this coping thing as other mommies - ive always been a person who need my sleep to cope properly - so this is a bit hard on me and yes - time does go by quickly, but sometimes i just wish i…

1 hour ago

Karina commented on Roberts Mom's group 'Afrikaanse Mammas'

Cute man! My seunjie Zian is ook baie bly hy't 'n sussie gekry, die twee speel so oulik saam al is daar jare verskil.

1 hour ago

Tanya commented on Roberts Mom's group 'Afrikaanse Mammas'

ja nee dit is so, dit was moeilik, maar ons het daar deur gekom, en nou kan ek nie wag om weer 'n baba te he nie, Zander se hy soek 'n baba susie

1 hour ago

Karina commented on Roberts Mom's group 'Afrikaanse Mammas'

Ai, die dinge wat 'n vrou moet deurgaan in haar lewe.... Maar dit klink darem of jy oor die miskraam is en weer positief is omdat jy se julle probeer vir nog 'n baba - dis goed, die moeilikheid kom as 'n mens nie jou rou tydperk eer nie en deur al d…

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marelize joined Roberts Mom's group

Afrikaanse Mammas

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Tanya commented on Roberts Mom's group 'Afrikaanse Mammas'

ja dit was baie erg, daar was fout met my sirvex, en die naelstringetjie het los gegaan, weet nie hoe kon dit gebeur het nie. Toe ek swanger was met Zander toe moes ek elke 2de week dr toe vir 'n inwendige sonar en dit was aaklig.

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Lizelle replied to cindy van schalkwyk's discussion 'ony boy ages 2 and a half and baby girl 2 months'

My two is 2 years and a month apart. My son is turning 3 in March and daughter 1 in April. I'm sure every age gap has it's own challenges. When I was pregnant I was sure it was going to be very rough in the beginning, but it wasn't nearly as bad as…

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marelize joined Lizelle's group

Babies born in 2009

Group use to be "Expecting in 2009". Meet other mum's who also had babies in 2009! Whatever you are going through, you are not alone. Share your experiences (good and not so good) and let us know if you have any helpful tips.

2 hours ago

Karina commented on Roberts Mom's group 'Afrikaanse Mammas'

Sjoe Tanya....op 7 maande is babatjie dan 'n volledige mensie al....sjoe dit moes erg gewees het....

2 hours ago

Karina commented on Lizelle's group 'Babies born in 2009'

Joanne, we take so many things for granted.... having kids are such big blessings.... they say after a D&C it's a very good time to try for another baby as the womb is scraped clean. Cassandra, ugh I wish we could just move! We've waited almost 6 m…

2 hours ago

Tanya commented on Roberts Mom's group 'Afrikaanse Mammas'

Ek sal defnetief 'n gebedjie doen, ek weet dit is nie lekker om 'n baba te verloor nie, ek is self daardeur, was 7 maande swanger toe verloor ek ook my baba en dit was die mooiste dogterjie.

2 hours ago

Elana Nel commented on Lizelle's blog post 'Besige bytjies'

Jy is 'n bevoorregte mamma wat so baie tyd saam met haar 2 spruite kan deurbring. Die storie dat dogtertjies rustiger is as seuntjies is sommer ou vrou stories. Meisietjies raak wel rustiger hoe ouer hulle word. Inge was nog altyd een vreeslike besi…

2 hours ago

Karina commented on Roberts Mom's group 'Afrikaanse Mammas'

Hi julle, Mercia het gevra dat ons asb almal 'n gebedjie sal doen vir haar vriendin - ek 'copy & paste' haar mail aan my: My een vriendin het uitgevind sy is 3 weke swanger en die naweek toe raak haar rug seer sy was by die dokter gewees, want sy k…

2 hours ago

Elana Nel commented on Lizelle's blog post 'Ons eie visserman'

Dit is omtrent iets om op trots te wees. Aai hy word nou so vinnig groot!

2 hours ago

Cassandra Bagus-Smith commented on Lizelle's blog post 'Besige bytjies'

Sounds like you've got your hands full. But that it's also filled with joy.

2 hours ago

Cassandra Bagus-Smith commented on Lizelle's blog post 'Besige bytjies'

Sounds like you've got your hands full. But that it's also filled with joy.

2 hours ago

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Besige bytjies

Ek weet dogtertjies is veronderstel om rustiger te wees as seuntjies. Salomie is ook nie so "demanding" as wat Ellard ooit was nie. Sy is so maklik om te vrede te stel en altyd geduldig om te wag vir wat sy wil he. Wat 'n vreugde vir 'n tweede kind. Dit maak die lewe net soveel meer maklik.

Ek moes egter vinnig besef dat sy nie so rustig soos ander dogtertjies is nie. Sy hou heeldag by by ou boet. Sy sit nie 'n oomblik stil nie. Altyd besig met iets. Gelukkig is ou boet meer as gewilli… Continue

Posted by Lizelle on February 10, 2010 at 1:56pm — 5 Comments

Ons eie visserman

Ek wil net brag. So 2 weke terug het my groot seun sy eerste 2 visse self gevang. Hy en pappa gaan gereeld visvang. Hy't selfs sy eie visstok, maar dis nog bietjie groot vir hom. Pappa het toe vir hom handlyn aan 'n stok vasgemaak en daar vang hy toe wragtig 2 visse. Ek is nie heel seker wie die trotste was nie, Ellard, pappa, of sy oom wat als op kamera en video vasgevang het nie. Nou loop viskoors eers hoog in die huis. Ellard kan nou net glad nie wa

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Posted by Lizelle on February 10, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Nerves

I am due to go to the gynae this afternoon to check on sproglett number two and I have to admit I am incredibly nervous, this whole spotting, placenta praevia thing freaks me out a bit. I have had the most horrific nightmares and to add to my worst fears, Dave's cousin had to deliver still born twin girls at 22 weeks last week so my nerves are a frazzled to say the least. I feel very disjointed from this poor little thing growing inside me and terrified at the same time that something could g

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Posted by Nicola28 on February 10, 2010 at 10:35am — 4 Comments

20 WEKE

Ek was gister by my ginekoloog gewees vir my 20weke sonar.

Wat 'n wonderlikke ervaring weereens! Baba groei baie mooi. Baba is 'n DOGTERJTIE!!!!! HOERA! Ons het nie noodwendig gehoop vir 'n boetie of 'n sussie nie, maar tog sou ons glad nie omgegee het vir 'n boetie nie. Maar toe dokter vir ons sê dit is 'n dogtertjie was ek en my man verjeug!

Baba is nou 6cm lank en weeg 433g. Haar hartklop is ook baie mooi duidelik en is dokter baie tevrede met haar ontwikkelin

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Posted by Elana Nel on February 10, 2010 at 9:33am — 1 Comment

My birth story

Sjoe. Where to begin?

My maternity shoot took place on Monday as planned. We spent the
afternoon/early evening on the beach in Blouberg taking photos. Being a
model? Not so glamorous…especially if you feel like a beached whale (the
beach theme was very fitting and all ) @queenofcomplex
was fantastic. You can tell she works with