Big Latch On 2011
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Topic: Big Latch On 2011
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Subject: Big Latch On 2011
Date Posted: 22 June 2011 at 9:45am
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Hey!
Big Latch On is coming up and we are getting there with venues now registered all over the country... we still need more though! OhBaby ran an event in Auckland last year - hopefully they'll be able to do it again 
You can check out http://www.womens-health.org.nz/index.php?page=big-latch-on-2011 - the Big Latch On map to see if there's a Big Latch On event happening near you (zoom in to your area), or you can contact us at mailto:breastfeeding@womens-health.org.nz - breastfeeding@womens-health.org.nz if you'd like to run your own event (there's prizes in it for you!) and need some ideas or help. See http://www.biglatchon.org.nz - www.biglatchon.org.nz for more information. Or join our http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Latch-on-2011-AotearoaNew-Zealand/152445308158335 - Big Latch On facebook page for the latest updates! |
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Posted By: newme
Date Posted: 22 June 2011 at 2:08pm
| I'm in the process of organising a venue! Looking forward to it |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 22 June 2011 at 2:23pm
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Have you thought of asking Luscious Cafe in Te Atatu to host the Waitakere one? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 22 June 2011 at 3:52pm
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Ooh I'm definitely keen in joining in! :) Thanks for the links! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 22 June 2011 at 5:04pm
Venues are registered by anyone who is interested in hosting an event. There are two currently registered in Waitakere, one is the Slingbabies event which has a venue but Rebecca from the West Auckland parents' centre hasn't yet confirmed... I'll pass the suggestion of Luscious on to her Thanks!
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caliandjack wrote:Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 22 June 2011 at 7:04pm
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i'm a little bit sad i wont be attending this year! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 10:41am
Better have another one then Deb  Quick smart!
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 12:37pm
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quick question about 'eligibility' for big latch on... I can only get mine latched with the help of a nipple shield and supplementary nursing system, would that still be ok, or does that rule me out? I went when DD was 2.5 months old, she stopped feeding 2 weeks later, and at the rate we are going now I'll be lucky to make it to the big day, but would love to put my hand up along with everyone else one last time. ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: MrsEmma
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 12:42pm
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Good question Babykatnz.
I was so looking forward to being able to attend this year for the first (and last) time but am also using nipple shields - i hope this doesn't count me out? I am hopefully weaning off them but time will tell. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 12:53pm
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nipple shields shouldnt rule you out at all! they are just an aid to help you breastfeed. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 1:11pm
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I used nipple shields last time and it didnt seem to matter, I'm more worried about the SNS, who could I email to find out what the deal is for that? ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 2:14pm
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I wouldn't have thought it matters BK, any form of BF should be acceptable. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 3:00pm
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OMG this time last year I was at The Big Latch pregnant and BF...this year I'll be tandem feeding at it LMAO maybe I should buy a 10-trip ticket hehehehe
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 4:06pm
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Lol Emmecat,...never say never!!! Im hoping to be at the next 2,..not 10 tho,lol!
Im proud to be attending our second big latch on in a row! |
Posted By: newme
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 4:09pm
I wonder if you'll get counted as one or two if you are breastfeeding two at the same time? |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 4:32pm
No it's women feeding not number of babies/children feeding sorry to say (well it was the last few years anyway, which was a shame as we have lots of twins mums last year :) ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 23 June 2011 at 5:39pm
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Oh that's a shame Fattartsrock cos I was gonna collect some random children on my way in and BF them all...... NOTNOT ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 3:11pm
If you're latched you count! We'd love to have you along to a local venue
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 3:17pm
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Just a quick post to say that the Auckland Young Parents Breastfeeding Group are hosting a venue at the http://www.facebook.com/OrganicAfrica - Organic Africa Cafe , 373 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland. I'll be there to count the mums latched on and bring you hot drinks, wrangle children etc.
Open to mums of all ages - would love to see you there at 10am (ready for the record attempt at 10.30am) - Women's Health Action shouting coffees/hot chocs.
OhBaby! is also hosting a venue at the Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane. You can http://www.womens-health.org.nz/index.php?page=big-latch-on-2011 - check out the nearest venue to you if you'd like to come along on Friday morning. |
Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 6:02pm
| Latch latch latch...i'm pretty excited to go along to ours! Though i am very concerned mister nosey face will be far too excited to actually feed. I hope he doesnt kick off! |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 6:55pm
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Surely a huge number of women breastfeeding in public places just reinforces the issues that people have with public breastfeeding in the first place?
There will always be people who don't think that women should feed anywhere but at home, that is a shame but they are entitled to their view, whether we agree with it or not. I think that *most* people are accepting of breastfeeding in public so long as it is done in a discrete fashion. I don't think having large groups of women all feeding at the same time is discrete and would make most people, probably myself included, uncomfortable. I actually think events like this only make the acceptance issue worse, not better. I am a breastfeeding mum and I do feed in public. I don't use a blanket to hide anything but do always lift my top up, not down which minimises the boob on display. I fully support the right to feed whenever and wherever we need to and would certainly have something to say if someone ever passed comment, however, as I said above, I'm not comfortable that these latch-on events are the correct way to go about it. I do however hope that it goes well on Friday and you achieve whatever it is you are aiming to. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 8:02pm
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I'm looking forward to our one as well, its part of Breastfeeding awareness week and is a great bit of harmless fun, all the venues are supportive of bf mums.
I think it normalises breast feeding in public places which is how it should be. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 8:17pm
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Clover you don't have to go if it makes you uncomfortable. I think it's a fantastic way to get bf mamas together in celebration of BF. Especially in a country with such poor bf rates.
What I would like you to explain to me ( seriously) is why women should 'have' to be discreet whilst bf. I have to say I've seen more boob on show at the mall with all the teenage girls flaunting it . Is it the fact that a baby is feeding ? Honestly I've asked this question a few times and no one gives me an honest answer. When we feed in public( and we do a LOT  ) I usually pull my top down and all you can see is the top of my boob. I agree with c&j we need to normalise bf and bf in public. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 8:25pm
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Totally agree pudgy!
Im proud to be helping out at, and to be feeding at our second latch on in a row too! 
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 8:26pm
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And yet people turn out in the hundreds to see boobs on bikes??... double standards on their part if any of them are 'offended' by a breastfeeding mum.
I'll be at the OB venue with my SNS and shield (and not being terribly discreet either, cant hide my boobs while i attach all that )------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 8:30pm
Exactly !!! It is the total sexualisation of breasts in our society that is the issue. I just feel for tbe women who think they have to consider everyone else and how they feel and put that before meeting the basic needs of their baby. Rant over ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 8:55pm
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Lol being discreet with a wriggly 9 month old who thinks she should feed sitting up like she does for all her other meals is a challenge.
My 14 year old niece has more on display than I do. I guess no one is interested in my saggy 38 year old boobs. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 9:04pm
It is nothing to do with breasts as a sex object, it is to do with the fact that it makes people uncomfortable as they don't know where to look. I'm not sure how hundreds of women feeding their babies in groups is going to fix that? I'm not saying don't do it, simply that I don't get it. I honestly don't think we've got a huge issue in this country with people being offended by breastfeeding. Oh and as for the personal dig, I'm pretty sure that making sure my boob isn't on display for everyone to see isn't putting others before my babies basic needs... it takes me all of 5 seconds to latch my baby. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 03 August 2011 at 9:08pm
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Gah I can't quote from here. Hun that was not a personal at you at all it was a generalisation coming from my experience and talking to orher women and having conversations with others. It seemed to be the major reason for women not. Bf in public was the fear of attracting comments or offending others.
What I meant by that was I find it sad that this enters anyones mind . Please don't take it as a personal attack. And I try to think if people are uncomfortable seeing someone bf it is their issue not anyone elses . ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 04 August 2011 at 9:50am
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I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. We are planning on attending the West Auckland sling babies meeting- I have always intended to go along to their meetings anyway, so this is a great excuse! DS at the moment is really only getting an early morning and an early evening breastfeed (ok, along with one or two during the night...) but i'm sure he wont mind latching on at 10.30! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 04 August 2011 at 2:47pm
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I'm really looking forward to it too!!
I think ive been pretty lucky so far in that I've never had anything but positive comments and the odd smile, however, I do know people who avoid BFing in public for fear of negativity and that really upsets me. BFing is a natural and beautiful thing and something that should be celebrated. The Big Latch on is basically a way for a breastfeeding mums all across the country to celebrate what it is we are doing for our children and as final part of breastfeeding awareness week. It is a fantastic idea IMO and I will continue to support it -------------  
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Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 04 August 2011 at 3:34pm
Mostly i just wanna hang out with some other breastfeeders. I only know one other IRL and all my other mummy friends are formula feeders. So i'm constantly feeling awkward and uncomfortable at coffee groups. ETA: hit post too soon - so i just wanna see im not the only freak with the boobs out in the world 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 04 August 2011 at 8:04pm
At the event in Levin last year the coordinator was approached by a woman with her newborn baby especially to say thank you as that event had provided her with a safe and supportive environment to breastfeed in public for the first time. She said that she now felt more able to breastfeed in other places after giving it a go at the Big Latch On.
That's the kind of aims the Big Latch On has!
Can't wait for tomorrow! |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 7:21am
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So which venue is everyone going to? I'm still undecided! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 7:57am
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Slingbabies in West Auckland ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 8:08am
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I'm also going to Slingbabies in West Auck ------------- 
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Posted By: Whateversville
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 11:17am
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Well I had a great morning
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Posted By: MrsEmma
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 12:15pm
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Same here - we went, we latched and it was good
We were at West Auckland Sling Babies too so probably saw some of you without realising it
ereynolds it was lovely to meet you! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 12:18pm
Me too- it was awesome! DS thought that all the people, balloons and food were all too exciting and didnt stay latched for long! Love love feeding my happy busy toddler!!
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Posted By: Whateversville
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 12:26pm
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I was worried DS wouldn't latch cos there were little babies crying but I asked if he wanted some and he latched on just in time and ended up feeding for a while
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Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 12:30pm
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MrsEmma it was nice to meet you to! Always good to put a name to a normal name and face hehe ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 12:42pm
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It was awesome ds even managed to stay latched this year ! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: rgillespie
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 1:21pm
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We had a great event at the Parenting Place in Greenlane. We had 45 latched on babies and gave out some really neat spot prizes.
Thanks to everyone who came along - and to everyone else who took part in The Big Latch On - wherever you may have been. |
Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 1:25pm
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We had a great time too, it was very well run down here and an awesome turn out. Very glad we managed to do this two years running, I'm now aiming to be tandem feeding at next years event!!! -------------
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Posted By: fallen
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 1:58pm
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We went to one run at our local Playcentre. There were other venues around town but I chose to go somewhere familiar because I knew DS would be happily occupied there while I fed DD2. There were 7 breastfeeding mums with babies ranging from 3 weeks to 2 years. ------------- |
Posted By: rgillespie
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 2:48pm
| It's a record! Provisional total of 1564 mums latched on an breastfeeding at 10.30am for the 2011 Big Latch On. Thanks and congratulations to all who participated and coordinated. Fantastic work! |
Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 2:58pm
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went to Porirua - think there were 22 of us and met a fellow obaby-er - great time. Wasn't convinced DD2 would play ball as she had a massive feed before we left but she was a little star ------------- |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 4:44pm
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There were over 40 Mums at Slingbabies it was a great turn out, met the lovely callie and Alex so many newborns cluck cluck.
DD loved playing with the toddlers and older babies. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 5:28pm
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I won a parenting mag subscription and managed to do a full feed wihtout any hitches, long may it last! (I doubt we'll still be going this time next year, but I'm glad we've persevered this long at least!) ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 5:47pm
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I won a toy sling - for DD to wear her doll/teddy when she's older ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 7:39pm
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Glad it went well! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 9:44pm
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Agh, I forgot to check back! MissEmma, CaliAndJack and Kellie - we were at Slingbabies too! None of you are called Fleur, right?
So I was there with DS, but he wouldn't stay latched, even for the minute! Too many interesting people to look at! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 10:22pm
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lol Jade, one of them is indeed a Fleur
Nice score on the mini sling C&J!! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 8:29am
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We should have posted earlier as I went to singbabies too! I met MrsEmma but it would have been great to meet more of you! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 1:07pm
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Were you sitting next to MrsEmma Ereyolds ? I saw some vaguely familiar faces and babies but never know whether or not I should say hi ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 2:57pm
lol that would be me! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 5:35pm
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@pudgy, I was sitting next to Keolyn, who was sitting next to MrsEmma. I was wearing a black and white top and holding a verrrry wriggly 11 month old who kept wanting to go and steal food/toys...
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 7:04pm
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Ahhhh! Does your weeman have curly hair ? I had the 3 year old in the red dress and a litle boy, Lol at the food/toy stealing ds did a bit of that as well ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MrsEmma
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 7:20pm
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JadeC did you win the chocolates? Cool re the baby sling caliandjack, I did see you after all
Hehe, we were sitting next to the lolly table and I would imagine a lot of kids would have been on a sugar high for the rest of that day lol ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 7:52pm
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I was sitting at the back DD was busy trying to play with the toddlers, I was stopping her being fed a cupcake by a very helpful young man. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 8:24pm
Ahhhh I know who you are now ! I am pretty sure that was my helpful wee man lol your Dd had that cool hooded dress on . ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 8:40pm
| Lol Aiden loves to be helpful and offer food to young babies too! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 8:41pm
Ditto!
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Posted By: MrsEmma
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 8:51pm
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 8:57pm
| Thanks Emma! So do u! Just saw a pic of u in the slingbabies gallery form the latch on! |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 9:10pm
That might have been me, my boy has very curly hair, is your daughter Ruby? CaliAndJack - how funny! Small world! MrsEmma - nope, no chocolates or prizes here sadly!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 9:55pm
Yup that's her your little man is gorgy !
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 07 August 2011 at 7:10am
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Aww, thanks! I watched Ruby having a "how loud can you scream" contest with another girl there, it was hysterical! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 07 August 2011 at 7:22am
Hahahah that happens every meeting ! They love it . ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 07 August 2011 at 12:36pm
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Haha wow there was heaps of us there :)
Was great to meet Caliandjack and the gorgeous Catherine. -------------
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