Tell us a little bit about yourself

Pam - posted on 08/28/2009

Hi Louise

Its Pam from Organic Babe and Kids Wear - www.organicbabe.com.au

I used to live in Townsville for 6 years at North Ward - have a wonderful weekend.

Pam - posted on 08/28/2009

Hi

Pam - www.organicbabe.com.au online organic baby store

Live - Gold Coast - originally from Melbourne - miss my family in Melbourne

We are three moms running our website and love life and our children

Louise - posted on 07/24/2009

Name: Louise



Children: 1 boy - Lucas, 3 months



Live: Townsville



Best advice: dont be to hard on yourself, just do your best



Worst piece of advice: Breastfeeding is easy!!



Most challenging part of being a mum: not being able to get anything done to my satisfaction.



Best bit: All of it. His smile, the way he looks at me, getting to nap during the day.



Interesting facts about me and our family: Hubby is a chef and works long hours but he more than makes up for it on his days off as he is a very loving man and also does all the housework



Stories you wish to share: I have many stories and hope to share them all in good time

Angela - posted on 06/25/2009

Name: Angela



Number of children and Names (ages): Bianca (1.1 years old)



Area you live: Melbourne



Best piece of advice you got prior to giving birth: Enjoy Motherhood, no matter what gets thrown at you.



Worst piece of advice you have been given: No harm in comparing...you need to see where your baby is at!



Most challenging part of being a mum so far: Not knowing why my little girl is crying (even after eliminating all possibilities)



Best bit about being a mum so far: The beautiful smile i get every time she looks at me, the kisses and hugs given without even asking for them and knowing she relies on me for everything.



Interesting facts about me and my family: I have a wonderful husband who helps me whenever he can...even after a long, hard day of work and my border collie who adores Bianca and gives her plenty of 'wet' kisses. We're one, little, very happy family. Couldn't ask for anything better xoxo

Rechelle - posted on 06/12/2009

Hi there :o)



Name: Rechelle



Number of children and Names (ages): Evie (3 months)



Area you live: Hunter Valley NSW



Best piece of advice you got prior to giving birth: "You're the mother" - trust yourself



Worst piece of advice you have been given: Breastfeeding should be painless (its not, but it does get better)



Most challenging part of being a mum so far: The lack of sleep, and the ability to do things when I want, rather than when she lets me, haha



Best bit about being a mum so far: Being greeted by huge grins first thing of a morning



Interesting facts about me and my family: I cant really think of anything terribly interesting, just to say that I have a fantastic hubby and family and Im loving watching my little girl grow into a little person :o)

Joumana - posted on 05/02/2009

Name: Joumana



Number of children and Names (ages): 1 girl - Rima (4 months)



Area you live: Melbourne



Best piece of advice you got prior to giving birth: sleep when your baby sleeps



Worst piece of advice you have been given: too many to mention, all mostly from my grandmother. Things like the doctor is wrong! *insert strange ancient home remedy here*



Most challenging part of being a mum so far: The lack of sleep and lack of things mothers can do with kids



Best bit about being a mum so far: The hugs, breastfeeding, everytime my daughter laughs



Interesting facts about me and my family: I have a great supportive mum and dad and moved in with them so mummy can help me. My grandmother is great too knits my daughter clothes and beanies but has the worst advice and opinions about babies ever lol



Stories you wish to share (if any): Once as i was preparing my daughters bath my hubby decided to get her nude and ready, i warned him i wasnt finished but he picked her up and held her waiting for my OK.. while he waited she weed all over him... and he had just had a shower himself! Hehe

Danni - posted on 03/14/2009

Name: Danni

Number of children and Names: Troy (3.8) & Taliah (10 mths)

Area you live: Newcastle nsw

Best piece of advice you got prior to giving birth: Don't listen to all the advice you are given, your the babys mother and you know what is best.

Worst piece of advice you have been given: You always have to get up to him as soon as he starts to cry.

Most challenging part of being a mum so far: Just trying to fit everything that you need to do into 1 day,making sure you spened enough time with the kids, partner & trying to get some time for yourself too.

Best bit about being a mum so far: The kisses, cuddles & watching them grow up happy.

Interesting facts about me and my family: Nothing interesting, just me, my partner & our 2 gourgous kiddies.

Stories you wish to share (if any): N/A

Rebecca - posted on 02/16/2009

Name: Rebecca



Children: 1 boy - Sam (7 months)



Live: Melbourne



Best advice: Rest when you can i.e. when your baby sleeps and also spend as much time with your baby as possible they grow up to quick!!



Worst piece of advice: Breastfeeding is easy!!



Most challenging part of being a mum: Fairly dividing my time between the needs of children, husband and myself (myself seems to have dissolved somewhere)



Best bit: Having those beautiful blue eyes look at you with love and hearing him say mumma with a smile on his face



Interesting facts about me and our family: Most of our relatives live outside Melbourne in rural areas which makes support systems complex - thank goodness for mothers group!!



Stories you wish to share: My son loves to poo in the bath lately - dont think i need to say anymore on that - sorry to those that this is Too Much Information lol