OHbaby! Forums : Here we go again https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:20:47 +0000 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:28:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13550 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Here we go again : Hugs Mikaela, I am so sorry for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=310532&title=here-we-go-again#310532 Author: Lulu
Subject: 13550
Posted: 24 February 2008 at 9:28pm

Hugs Mikaela, I am so sorry for your loss.]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:28:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=310532&title=here-we-go-again#310532 <![CDATA[Here we go again : IM so sorry for your loss Mikaela....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=307668&title=here-we-go-again#307668 Author: Kels
Subject: 13550
Posted: 20 February 2008 at 8:38pm

IM so sorry for your loss Mikaela. Big hugs coming your way

]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:38:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=307668&title=here-we-go-again#307668 <![CDATA[Here we go again : We&#039;re very sorry to hear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=307642&title=here-we-go-again#307642 Author: sally belly
Subject: 13550
Posted: 20 February 2008 at 8:05pm

We're very sorry to hear this Mikaela. I hope you're feeling ok. ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:05:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=307642&title=here-we-go-again#307642 <![CDATA[Here we go again : big hugs to you!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=307080&title=here-we-go-again#307080 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 13550
Posted: 20 February 2008 at 8:29am

big hugs to you!!]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:29:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=307080&title=here-we-go-again#307080 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Big hugs hun & take care ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=306927&title=here-we-go-again#306927 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 13550
Posted: 19 February 2008 at 9:56pm

Big hugs hun & take care ]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:56:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=306927&title=here-we-go-again#306927 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Oh mikaela, that sucks! I was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=306422&title=here-we-go-again#306422 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 13550
Posted: 19 February 2008 at 2:42pm

Oh mikaela, that sucks! I was just thinking of you the other day and wondering how you were getting on. Pretty amazing to conceive first pop...bummer about the MC though.

Take care and keep us informed of Alex's escapades. ]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:42:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=306422&title=here-we-go-again#306422 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Im so sorry for your loss Mikaela...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=306402&title=here-we-go-again#306402 Author: Parki
Subject: 13550
Posted: 19 February 2008 at 2:21pm

Im so sorry for your loss Mikaela

Sending you ]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:21:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=306402&title=here-we-go-again#306402 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Thought I&#039;d better post a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=306395&title=here-we-go-again#306395 Author: Mikaela
Subject: 13550
Posted: 19 February 2008 at 2:13pm

Thought I'd better post a quick update on what's going on here.


Well I was lucky enough to fall pregnant the first month of trying, which DH and I were absolutely thrilled about.

Sadly I miscarried at 6 weeks, just a few days ago.

We don't have any plans to try again in the near future, I think we'll just concentrate on Alex for the time being. I am luckier than many who miscarry because I already have one beautiful healthy child, so I am focussing on counting my blessings at the moment.

Best of luck to all the other TTCers ]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:13:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=306395&title=here-we-go-again#306395 <![CDATA[Here we go again : As i&#039;ve said in emails Mikaela...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=279839&title=here-we-go-again#279839 Author: mellybelly
Subject: 13550
Posted: 17 January 2008 at 6:16pm

As i've said in emails Mikaela - all the best for you and DH with TTC # 2, fingers crossed we could be pregnant together....well near enough.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:16:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=279839&title=here-we-go-again#279839 <![CDATA[Here we go again : LOL when I went to the GP in Oz...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=279687&title=here-we-go-again#279687 Author: Maya
Subject: 13550
Posted: 17 January 2008 at 3:19pm

LOL when I went to the GP in Oz just recently to get a referral for my NT scan I saw a locum and when she heard it was baby #4 she gave me a look that suggested I might be only reproducing for the baby bonus. What a dick, my babies are always born here!]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:19:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=279687&title=here-we-go-again#279687 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Hmmmm *ponders moving to aus...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=278441&title=here-we-go-again#278441 Author: Bumble
Subject: 13550
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 10:46pm

Hmmmm

*ponders moving to aus to get the payment!!!!*

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:46:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=278441&title=here-we-go-again#278441 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Wow Mikaela, you are a brave girl!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=277497&title=here-we-go-again#277497 Author: Lulu
Subject: 13550
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 9:44pm

Wow Mikaela, you are a brave girl! I hope that the TTC'ing goes well!

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:44:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=277497&title=here-we-go-again#277497 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Good luck for all you TTC #2! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=277293&title=here-we-go-again#277293 Author: emachan
Subject: 13550
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 4:25pm

Good luck for all you TTC #2!]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:25:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=277293&title=here-we-go-again#277293 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Best wishes with TTC Mikaela....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=277251&title=here-we-go-again#277251 Author: sally belly
Subject: 13550
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 3:37pm

Best wishes with TTC Mikaela. I hope it happens quickly for you . I have your bag of maternity clothes sitting here anytime you need them back ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:37:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=277251&title=here-we-go-again#277251 <![CDATA[Here we go again : We are kind of TTC as well, well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=276177&title=here-we-go-again#276177 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 13550
Posted: 13 January 2008 at 10:49am

We are kind of TTC as well, well just not trying not to get pregnant if that makes sense. So if you are mad then so are we ]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:49:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=276177&title=here-we-go-again#276177 <![CDATA[Here we go again : I don&#039;t think it has increased...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275983&title=here-we-go-again#275983 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 10:23pm

I don't think it has increased the teen pregnancy rate at all after it was introduced. If anything has incouraged older woman to have babies now.

]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:23:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275983&title=here-we-go-again#275983 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Yeah, it&#039;s instead of PPL...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275966&title=here-we-go-again#275966 Author: Mikaela
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 10:14pm

Yeah, it's instead of PPL (since you don't have to work to claim it) and at the moment it's about $4200, but it goes up to $5000 later this year - I think July 1?

It's not means tested either, and it's paid out in a lump sum, usually within a fortnight of you submitting the claim form. Any Australian resident for tax purposes who gives birth in Australia can claim it, as far as I understand.

There was a whole lot of controversy over it when it was introduced as some people thought it might encourage teenagers to have babies to get the cash. I don't think it has increased the teen pregnancy rate though, but I could be wrong on that.]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:14:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275966&title=here-we-go-again#275966 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Yey for small gaps! Gina will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275964&title=here-we-go-again#275964 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 10:14pm

Yey for small gaps! Gina will be 15 months when bub #2 arrives and we are chuffed
Good luck TTC]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:14:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275964&title=here-we-go-again#275964 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Baby bonus is their PPL payments...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275935&title=here-we-go-again#275935 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 9:54pm

Baby bonus is their PPL payments but you get way more and in a lump sum. I don't know all that much about it but have a look at the states internal affairs website for the details.

]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:54:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275935&title=here-we-go-again#275935 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Ditto what Stacey said!!! All...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275918&title=here-we-go-again#275918 Author: baalamb
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 9:40pm

Ditto what Stacey said!!! All the best ]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:40:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275918&title=here-we-go-again#275918 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Baby bonus???? Whats the deal...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275872&title=here-we-go-again#275872 Author: Bumble
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 8:56pm

Baby bonus???? Whats the deal with that???

*gets australian passport ready...* LOL]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:56:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275872&title=here-we-go-again#275872 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Congratulations and why not stay...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275804&title=here-we-go-again#275804 Author: Kels
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 7:42pm

Congratulations and why not stay the money sounds good

]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:42:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275804&title=here-we-go-again#275804 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Wow you are brave, I&#039;m too...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275791&title=here-we-go-again#275791 Author: kebakat
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 7:17pm

Wow you are brave, I'm too chicken to try again yet

Good luck! ]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:17:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275791&title=here-we-go-again#275791 <![CDATA[Here we go again : no you arent mad, we are kinda...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275787&title=here-we-go-again#275787 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 7:08pm

no you arent mad, we are kinda trying too.]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:08:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275787&title=here-we-go-again#275787 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Good on you. I think I might plan...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275785&title=here-we-go-again#275785 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 6:59pm

Good on you. I think I might plan to have my next one over there as well. So glad i'm an Oz citizen to be able to get those benefits.

]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:59:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275785&title=here-we-go-again#275785 <![CDATA[Here we go again : Could be that we&#039;re mad,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275782&title=here-we-go-again#275782 Author: Mikaela
Subject: 13550
Posted: 12 January 2008 at 6:49pm

Could be that we're mad, but DH and I are now TTC #2.

It's going to be interesting, because we'll put it on hold (for various reasons) if I don't get pregnant by the end of February, and also because I only see DH on weekends at the moment.

Ah well, fingers crossed!

If I do get pregnant then I'll probably stay in Australia to have it... My parents are here to help out with Alex, and I might as well get that baby bonus (it's $5k now) if I'm having a baby anyway ]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:49:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13550&PID=275782&title=here-we-go-again#275782