OHbaby! Forums : ’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:40:51 +0000 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:32:20 +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=34792 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : How are you going to set it up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1119089&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1119089 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 2:32pm

How are you going to set it up Jazzy? I found my list

Family Schedule
Budget
Money Saving Tips
Meal Plan
Animal Care Sheets
Crock Pot Recipies
Easy Meals
Money Saving Tips
Lunch Box Ideas
Cleaning Schedule
Important Numbers
     Meridian & Telecom Customer Numbers
     Family IRD Numbers
     Insurance Policy Details
Kindy Bag List
Shopping List
Different Activity Ideas
           - Summer Activities
           - Winter Activities
           -Cheap/Free Stuff
            -Lazy Day Ideas
Family Birthdays
Appointments/Deadlines/Dates Page
]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:32:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1119089&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1119089 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : I am so going to steel your idea....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1112857&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1112857 Author: jazzy
Subject: 34792
Posted: 29 July 2010 at 5:10pm

I am so going to steel your idea. I will also adding a favourite section, like , food, clothes, toys etc & toy rotation.

I can not remember if you have a hospital section for when you are having baby...thing the carer can do.]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:10:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1112857&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1112857 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : I&#039;m so uncreative, it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1112752&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1112752 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 29 July 2010 at 3:13pm

I'm so uncreative, it's all just being written in gel pen on refill and chucked into a ring binder. Had the awesomest list of stuff to go in it, but I'm so organized I've put it somewhere and don't know where lol. Will let you know if I find it ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:13:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1112752&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1112752 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Flake have you designed it yet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1109508&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1109508 Author: jazzy
Subject: 34792
Posted: 26 July 2010 at 12:29pm

Flake have you designed it yet & found anything else to add to it? ]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:29:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1109508&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1109508 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Yeah ringbinder makes more sense..then...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1104020&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1104020 Author: Nutella
Subject: 34792
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 2:07pm

Yeah ringbinder makes more sense..then you could also put in those plastic sleeve things for bits and pieces too.]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:07:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1104020&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1104020 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Go the ringbinder, then you can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103963&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103963 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 34792
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 1:39pm

Go the ringbinder, then you can take pages out without "spoiling" the book]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:39:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103963&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103963 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Babe have you set it up in a ringbinder?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103795&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103795 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 12:20pm

Babe have you set it up in a ringbinder? I'm trying it in an A4 hardcover notebook but just can't figure out how to set it up...the ringbinder thing seems to make more sense.]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:20:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103795&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103795 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Better make it pretty then! Lol...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103592&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103592 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 10:18am

Better make it pretty then! Lol ]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:18:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103592&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103592 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Haha funny timing Flake I was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103389&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103389 Author: Babe
Subject: 34792
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 7:20am

Haha funny timing Flake I was just doing a thing on my household organiser!!
I'll be addint pictures at the end of the week. I'd like to post pics of yours too when you're finished!]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:20:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103389&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103389 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : What about birthdays? Only if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103355&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103355 Author: Nutella
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 11:30pm

What about birthdays? Only if you do something for people of course but that is one thing being SAHM I tend to forget coz I am not checking the date like I would be at work!   Though would need to have a diary in the book I guess?]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:30:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103355&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103355 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : She&#039;s got a blog, brill!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103296&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103296 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 10:02pm

She's got a blog, brill! Thank you for that link!!]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:02:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103296&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103296 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : http://simplehomekeeping.blogspot.com...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103225&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103225 Author: anon
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 9:15pm

http://simplehomekeeping.blogspot.com]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:15:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103225&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103225 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : No worries just trying to think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103221&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103221 Author: anon
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 9:12pm

No worries just trying to think of things to add - you've pretty much got it covered and kind of inspiring me to do something similar but I'll probably never get around to it

ETA: Oh! Have you seen Babe's blog? It has really handy household tips that you could add in there too.

Here's the link:

Hope that works!

Edited by newlywed]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:12:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103221&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103221 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : dont forget a calendar I like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103059&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103059 Author: amme_eilyk
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 7:49pm

dont forget a calendar I like the full day ones where you can put things in each time slot, will help keep appointments in order.
Maybe a health section for any medication/allergies/anything else you need to do at regular intervals so you can write down when they are done so you know you have done them.]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:49:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103059&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103059 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : I dont have anything to add but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103047&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103047 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 7:41pm

I dont have anything to add but what a great idea!

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:41:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103047&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103047 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Thanks newlywed! I&#039;ll certainly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103024&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103024 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 7:21pm

Thanks newlywed! I'll certainly take them on board for when the bubs is born, but most of this is just me trying to over-organise myself for the whole year, so baby will be 4 months +. TBH I hated recording when I bf and for how long etc Bugger the mw seeing it I knew she was full & healthy! ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:21:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103024&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103024 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : I still have a notice up by my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103017&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103017 Author: anon
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 7:14pm

I still have a notice up by my washing machine with instructions on washing baby clothes because otherwise DH wouldn't separate colours (and neither would anyone else helping me) and just put ordinary powder in - no nappisan and no soaking etc. Also include instructions while you are in hospital such as bills that need paying - amount and date. And your birth plan? Also a list of your usual shopping items including those you'll use for baby.

Edited by newlywed]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:14:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103017&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103017 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : A notebook with headings for you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103014&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103014 Author: anon
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 7:12pm

A notebook with headings for you to detail how often baby fed, for how long, when they had a wet/pooey nappy and when they went to sleep and woke up. The midwife likes to see it but it's good for you too.

I also had a c-section and so wrote down when I took panadol and when I took tramadol because I was so sleep-deprived I couldn't remember it!!

Something that's not a list that you could get ready for your own peace of mind is stocking up on books/dvds and any other kind of toy that might amuse your toddler and keep her quiet. Prepared snacks that are kind of ready made or pre-prepared so you don't have to do anything but pull out a little bag of assortments already in it to keep her amused.

I know what it's like in that last trimester when you are nesting and want everything to be perfect... but it won't all be perfect and organized but it will be fine    But great ideas!]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1103014&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1103014 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : hmm this looks pretty cool but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102980&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102980 Author: Nutella
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 6:41pm

hmm this looks pretty cool but there is nothing else in their diary that you don't have included. Goes to show there is a market out there for this sort of thing...]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:41:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102980&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102980 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : what an awesome idea - I sooooo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102956&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102956 Author: freckle
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 6:10pm

what an awesome idea - I sooooo wish I could be that organised! Might be easier to have a folder with dividers so you can alter and add as ya need to? just a thought

BTW - I think out wee girls go to preschool together and have the same name ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:10:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102956&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102956 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : I guess it depends on what book...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102951&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102951 Author: jazzy
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 6:07pm

I guess it depends on what book you are using..alphabetical would work best for my DH so maybe something you could add pages too...or sections. ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:07:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102951&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102951 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : It was a good idea to begin with.....now...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102902&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102902 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 5:17pm

It was a good idea to begin with.....now I have the book I have no idea how to organise it ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:17:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102902&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102902 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : wow what a great idea...think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102878&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102878 Author: jazzy
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 4:44pm

wow what a great idea...think I might borrow it

ETA as you have ph#


Edited by jazzy]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:44:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102878&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102878 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Lol just to clarify - this is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102832&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102832 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 4:18pm

Lol just to clarify - this is a book for me to keep my head screwed on

he will be home a little more though, he's back to full time study, so I guess I should make it 'man friendly']]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:18:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102832&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102832 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Thats a really cool idea. I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102819&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102819 Author: Nutella
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 4:12pm

Thats a really cool idea. I have no idea what else to add in tho sorry...instructions on how to use the washing machine lol..(well any instructions for things that men don't know how to use haha...what am I saying..would they read the instructions anyway??)]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102819&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102819 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : awesome! Man we&#039;re going...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102793&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102793 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 3:56pm

awesome! Man we're going to have the most amazing two years if we can just stay on top of it all, or the worst run down stressy time. I figured this is the easiest way to stay on top of it all]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:56:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102793&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102793 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Different activity ideas - wet/cold/hot...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102790&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102790 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 3:54pm

Different activity ideas - wet/cold/hot weather; parental energy levels ....]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:54:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102790&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102790 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : lol. I told my DH that he needed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102787&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102787 Author: kebakat
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 3:53pm

lol. I told my DH that he needed to put a full change of clothes in the bag and he was like, what does that include? ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:53:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102787&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102787 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Kindy bag list! That&#039;ll throw...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102780&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102780 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 3:51pm

Kindy bag list! That'll throw me in a frazzle, thank you!

Edited by Flake]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:51:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102780&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102780 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : My DH doesn&#039;t have a clue...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102771&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102771 Author: kebakat
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 3:48pm

My DH doesn't have a clue what to put in daniels daycare/kindy bag.

Basics shopping list. Theres things we buy every week or fortnight without fail]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:48:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102771&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102771 <![CDATA[’A Mum’s Instruction Book’ : Or something to that effect I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102761&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102761 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34792
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 3:42pm

Or something to that effect
I'm way ahead of myself here but I think I need to be. Next year is going to be slighlty (very) nuts, and I need to get super organised. I'm going to make myself a book, one book, that has the

-family schedule
-budget
-meal plan
-crock pot recipes
-Money Saving Tips
-Lunch box ideas
-My cleaning schedule
-Important numbers etc

all in it.

What else would you include if you had to essentially make a book, telling someone else how to run the family? ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:42:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34792&PID=1102761&title=a-mums-instruction-book#1102761