http://www.minti.com/members/arna/comments/ Latest comments by Arna on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk Arna With my first baby, I started leaking colostrum from about 4 weeks into my pregnancy.  I also had terrible morning sickness and was told that because of the high levels of hormones my body was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/796143/6-weeks-pregnant-and-full-of-milk/#796380 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/796143/6-weeks-pregnant-and-full-of-milk/#796380 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:51:22 -0700 Arna You actually need to increase your blood pressuer a little.  Mine was very low with my last baby, to the point where I was constantly feeling light headed and dizzy, even when sitting... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795100/low-blood-pressure/#795985 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795100/low-blood-pressure/#795985 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:31:40 -0700 Arna OMG!  Where did those 12 months go?  Wow!  Congrats my beloved man on your first year of taking charge of a little corner of cyber space.  You have done a wonderful job of your... http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/795885/First-Birthday-Baby-Review-For-The-Past-12-Months/#795984 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/795885/First-Birthday-Baby-Review-For-The-Past-12-Months/#795984 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:29:48 -0700 Arna My partner and I have been together for 7 and 1/2 years, and we have been talking about marriage from the start.  Always seems that our money has to be redirected to more important things... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795385/not-even-close-to-a-parenting-question/#795981 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795385/not-even-close-to-a-parenting-question/#795981 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:23:06 -0700 Arna I've written an article on the pain of breastfeeding.  it talks about the soreness of the nipples caused by the sucking motion and saliva of your baby.  I'll but the article in the related... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795406/sore-nipples/#795979 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795406/sore-nipples/#795979 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:18:38 -0700 Arna I can tell you now that having only recently had my 5th baby, I am already super clucky, which could get me into trouble again! lol. You plan on having another one in the future, but not until your... You plan on having another one in the future, but not until your...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795879/one-confused-mamma/#795973 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795879/one-confused-mamma/#795973 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:10:51 -0700 Arna You didn't tell me about this!!!!!  It certainly sounds like they are pairing up nicely and really starting to understand their world a little better.  Why do they have to grow up? http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/792245/Why-Do-Kids-Lose-Their-Innocence/#793061 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/792245/Why-Do-Kids-Lose-Their-Innocence/#793061 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:24:19 -0700 Arna At the moment, our girls would have to be the weeds! lol.  Wild, loud, and totally out of control!  Hhhmm, so is the lawn! lol. No, 5 seperate babies.  I do believe there was a no... No, 5 seperate babies.  I do believe there was a no...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#793060 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#793060 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:23:19 -0700 Arna Hun, take care of yourself.  Gympie hospital isn't that far away, and you can always drop Miss G off on the way.  Got spare mattresses here now after buying new beds. Any way, you need to... Any way, you need to...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/792777/Strikes-over-/#793058 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/792777/Strikes-over-/#793058 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:22:00 -0700 Arna I'll be so glad when spring arrives too.  Been bitterly cold in Gympie this winter, though not as many frosts as last year. And I was told that Queensland was a tropical state!  Um, not... And I was told that Queensland was a tropical state!  Um, not...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/anniebabe/blog/792956/countdown-6-more-days--im-out-of-hybernation--and-the-weather-starts-improving-here-in-melbournespring/#793049 http://www.minti.com/members/anniebabe/blog/792956/countdown-6-more-days--im-out-of-hybernation--and-the-weather-starts-improving-here-in-melbournespring/#793049 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:13:41 -0700 Arna The rash certainly sounds like an allergy response to me, made worse by the cooler, drier conditions of winter (I checked your profile and you are in Australia, so am I ).  I think that the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791824/sick-kid-really-need-advice/#793045 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791824/sick-kid-really-need-advice/#793045 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:09:37 -0700 Arna Guilty with the yelling here too, but sometimes, it's the only way to get their attention.  have you tried just sitting in the middle of the floor, turned slightly away fromj them looking at the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791869/how-can-i-get-my-preschool-boys-to-stop-yelling/#793038 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791869/how-can-i-get-my-preschool-boys-to-stop-yelling/#793038 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:58:53 -0700 Arna My sister used to do this as a baby.  I remember my parents resorting to a hair clip in order to stop her from getting lose.  One of those long hair clips that have those painful clasps on... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792069/seat-belts/#793037 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792069/seat-belts/#793037 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:55:14 -0700 Arna I think the best thing you could do is not have contact with them until they sort themselves out.  They are behaving very childishly at the moment, and making your son look as though he is super... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792194/in-laws/#793028 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792194/in-laws/#793028 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:45:38 -0700 Arna I had a tertiary scan done because I was told there was a problem with my 5th baby (first ultrasound showed an abnormality).  This scan and the first both said my due date was the 13 August this... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792447/third-trimester-scan/#793023 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792447/third-trimester-scan/#793023 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:42:14 -0700 Arna Ah yes, the 'we are going to drive you around the twist' kids.  Got 2 here as well, and it seems that while they hear me, they are not listening. I start out with a gentle voice, pleasant and... I start out with a gentle voice, pleasant and...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792478/passive-resistance/#793017 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792478/passive-resistance/#793017 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:38:46 -0700 Arna We still have the same problem with our 4 and 5 year olds.  It seems that kids don't get this part of life until they are a bit older.  Funny thing for us though, the older kids are... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792710/respecting-toys/#793015 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792710/respecting-toys/#793015 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:36:20 -0700 Arna Our 2 1/2 year old gets up during the night too.  We have a special little bed set up for her in the loungeroom where she is more than happy to sleep when she does get up.  Maybe you could... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792721/3-year-olds-sleep-through-the-night/#793013 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792721/3-year-olds-sleep-through-the-night/#793013 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:35:11 -0700 Arna I'm still trying to get my appetite back.  I'm just sooo bored with food at the moment, even take away. The foods you are craving are high in calcium and protein, both need increasing while... The foods you are craving are high in calcium and protein, both need increasing while...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792882/cravings-while-breastfeeding/#793012 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792882/cravings-while-breastfeeding/#793012 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:33:44 -0700 Arna We did used to watch Buffy, and Willow was my favourite character, so I guess it was only natural to take the name.  The fact it fitted our pattern was even better. http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#793010 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#793010 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:31:46 -0700 Arna Has anyone suggested trying a moist wound dressing to help it out?  Sounds strange, but it could actually work.  I am  a nursing mother, and to protect my nipples from getting sore, I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792978/natural-remidies-for-boils/#792997 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792978/natural-remidies-for-boils/#792997 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:08:09 -0700 Arna Les is one very lucky man, and he knows it! lol.  Our girls are our priceless little gems, and they might drive us up the wall, but they are very cute at the same time. http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#792993 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#792993 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:04:03 -0700 Arna That's good that you aren't in pain.  Send some of that my way please! lol.  My shoulders and neck are really sore!!!! The swab was too warm! Love it!  Usually it is too... The swab was too warm! Love it!  Usually it is too...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/791307/Well-well-well-/#791745 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/791307/Well-well-well-/#791745 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:27:24 -0700 Arna The reason is because it is more socially acceptable to say infection and not disease.  the term disease implies the possiblity of a terminal illness, where as infection sounds more like it will... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/791304/#791743 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/791304/#791743 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:23:37 -0700 Arna Thanks Jo. Aralia is pronounced 'A-ra-lee-a'.  Gee, that looks so strange! lol. I'm seriuos about the car.  If we could get finance, we'd be stragiht down to get it! lol.  I'm not... Aralia is pronounced 'A-ra-lee-a'.  Gee, that looks so strange! lol.
I'm seriuos about the car.  If we could get finance, we'd be stragiht down to get it! lol.  I'm not...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#791740 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#791740 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:21:28 -0700 Arna Oh hun.  I really wish I could be there to help with baby sitting etc.  It is such a scary time for you and your family right now, and it sounds as though you aren't copping all that... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/791155/#791739 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/791155/#791739 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:19:21 -0700 Arna Some people just don't get it do they? lol.  I can't use Youtube as our internet is super slow at the moment, but I'm sure the video of your boy was the cutest thing ever! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/791607/Nasty-comment-on-Youtube-/#791732 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/791607/Nasty-comment-on-Youtube-/#791732 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:14:10 -0700 Arna Hun, when did you tell us you were pregnant?  OMG!  I can't remember if I saw an announcement or not.  Congrats any ways!!!!!!! My word, only 10+ weeks and you look like me at 6... My word, only 10+ weeks and you look like me at 6...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/alishas-mummy/blog/791235/-Pics-of-my-baby-belly--/#791729 http://www.minti.com/members/alishas-mummy/blog/791235/-Pics-of-my-baby-belly--/#791729 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:11:58 -0700 Arna Gimmee the chocolate crackles! lol.  Ok, at least the recipe! It sounds like your boys had a great night.  Congrats to them for their awards.  I guess in the future, we had better... It sounds like your boys had a great night.  Congrats to them for their awards.  I guess in the future, we had better...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/bubba76/blog/791534/lm-soooo-very-very-proud/#791726 http://www.minti.com/members/bubba76/blog/791534/lm-soooo-very-very-proud/#791726 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:06:02 -0700 Arna Hun, mental illness should be celebrated.  I have bi polar and I can tell you now, I see the world a lot differently to someone who doesn't .  It's like there is another world that nobody... http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/789383/Been-having-a-bad-time/#791725 http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/789383/Been-having-a-bad-time/#791725 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:03:53 -0700 Arna I think your son is old enough to have some basic chores.  Things like tidying up at the end of the day, helping to take out the rubbish, sweeping the floor (you can get kids sized brooms now),... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791297/-chores/#791720 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791297/-chores/#791720 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:57:13 -0700 Arna Ouchy!  Your doctor put you on antibiotics?  What an idiot!  The first thing he should have done was order blood tests and an ultrasound. Swollen lymph nodes in any part of the body... Swollen lymph nodes in any part of the body...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791096/please-i-need-advice/#791718 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791096/please-i-need-advice/#791718 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:54:32 -0700 Arna I had a very similar problem when I was younger.  I was 5ft 2 inches and only weighed 37kg.  My problem came from a lack of eating due to me having just moved out of home and trying to keep... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790900/what-kind-of-food-i-have-to-take-regularly-to-imporve-my-weight/#791716 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790900/what-kind-of-food-i-have-to-take-regularly-to-imporve-my-weight/#791716 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:51:33 -0700 Arna I got a gym ball for my backache, and it was the best relief ever!!!!  I sat on it and rocked, or I hung myself over it like a towel and rocked.  I had some nice comfy pillows under my... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790843/pregnancy-is-a-pain-in-the-back-/#791693 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790843/pregnancy-is-a-pain-in-the-back-/#791693 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:56:39 -0700 Arna I think you need to go to your local Family Court and ask for advice from them.  Your babies father could actually get a court order to prevent you from taking the child out of the country, so... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790784/physcological/#791691 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790784/physcological/#791691 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:54:24 -0700 Arna Minti in general is still slow for us, but we are haivng problems with our internet provider so I think it is our end. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790783/has-minti-been-faster-last-few-days/#791690 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790783/has-minti-been-faster-last-few-days/#791690 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:53:30 -0700 Arna Being a large family, we go through about 3 litres a day, so that is 21 litres a week.  I think for us, it is time to invest in a dairy cow or 2! lol. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790731/how-much-milk-does-your-family-go-through/#791689 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790731/how-much-milk-does-your-family-go-through/#791689 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:52:57 -0700 Arna I can't believe how well things are going this time round.  I even feel human and so far, no sign of the baby blues. http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#791688 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#791688 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:52:10 -0700 Arna I would have to say without a doubt, the few minutes escape from my reality to socialise and catch up with adults!!!!!  I don't get out of the house very much, so minti helps me to interact with... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790667/whats-your-favorite-thing-about-minti/#791686 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790667/whats-your-favorite-thing-about-minti/#791686 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:48:56 -0700 Arna Does your son chew on the washer in the bath?  We have found that when our kids do, they tend to have sloppier nappies.  It doesn't mean they are sick, just that they got more of the bath... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790499/how-long-can-diarrhea-go-on/#791685 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790499/how-long-can-diarrhea-go-on/#791685 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:46:57 -0700 Arna We have found that our babies have problems sleeping if the house if too quiet.  We try and have a radio on all the time to provide a constant background noise or at night, we turn the tv down... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790459/can-any-one-help-with-my-11-month-old-not-sleeping/#791679 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790459/can-any-one-help-with-my-11-month-old-not-sleeping/#791679 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:42:39 -0700 Arna You mean other than giving birth itself?  Um, breastfeeding does help, as does having 5 kids to run around after and plenty of washing to do.  I don't get out of the house much, but I still... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790273/diet/#791673 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790273/diet/#791673 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:28:16 -0700 Arna We have a big problem with our oldest in this area.  Every time we went more than 30 mins from home, we would have to pack the car completely full with towels, bottles of water, face washer,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790002/travel-sickness/#791672 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/790002/travel-sickness/#791672 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:27:14 -0700 Arna Thanks Karen, I am very proud of my family, as is Les, except when they start screaming like they are right now! lol.  Then I want to unplug them!!!! I am very proud of my family, as is Les, except when they start screaming like they are right now! lol.  Then I want to unplug them!!!!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#791671 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#791671 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:20:06 -0700 Arna Has it been confirmed as an allergy or is it just a sensitivity?  The reason I ask is because I have sensitivities to many things like pollens and molds.  I usually get an itchy rash and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791298/allergys-/#791669 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791298/allergys-/#791669 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:17:04 -0700 Arna Oh Kellz, I'm sorry that this has happened again.  It must be a very scary time for you and your family right now.  Wish there was something I could do to help you, but I'm at the other end... http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/784353/I-am-DEVASTATED/#790113 http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/784353/I-am-DEVASTATED/#790113 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:59:07 -0700 Arna That is great!  Good luck with it all.  Just one thing though, how on earth do you find your way around the website to find your products?  I loaded up the main page and wow! ... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/788784/#790010 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/788784/#790010 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:03:56 -0700 Arna I hope Tony is doing better.  Not nice when your loved ones are sick like that.  High blood pressure can be caused by many things, so let's hope they find what is causing it and can sort it... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/788523/#790006 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/788523/#790006 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:01:02 -0700 Arna We have a c*****y car, so gps not an option! But geez, thieves are getting so brazen these days.  Thanks for the heads up and I hope your friends are getting over the shock of it all. http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/787468/#790003 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/787468/#790003 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:00:10 -0700 Arna We were supposed to stop at 2 as well, but accidents happen! lol.  Ok, so planned accidents, but our last was certainly not planned for at least 2 years! lol. We are pretty busy, but having my... We are pretty busy, but having my...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789972 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789972 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:27:15 -0700 Arna I didn't think Les would use mine, as I was rather grumpy looking! lol. http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789971 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789971 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:25:38 -0700 Arna Not that you are counting the minutes away!  Stop looking at that clock! lol. I hope you get all those cuddles that are owed to you. I hope you get all those cuddles that are owed to you.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachbess/blog/789421/Very-excited-mum/#789970 http://www.minti.com/members/rachbess/blog/789421/Very-excited-mum/#789970 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:25:11 -0700 Arna Ok, I love Criminal Minds, the CSI's, City Homicide, Cold Case, House, the Law and Orders.  Hhhhmmm, there's a theme going here! lol. The one that I refuse to miss though is Criminal... The one that I refuse to miss though is Criminal...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/789641/#789969 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/789641/#789969 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:24:22 -0700 Arna I'd need to see the rash to be able to tell you if it is the same as I get if I have to much of anything, and I mean anything!!!! lol.  I made my self allergic to all foods and drinks, though... http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/784481/No-more-wine-or-spicy-food/#789968 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/784481/No-more-wine-or-spicy-food/#789968 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:22:07 -0700 Arna poor baby.  I bet Daddy gets the super star treatment! http://www.minti.com/members/lindterbean/blog/789873/Daddys-back/#789966 http://www.minti.com/members/lindterbean/blog/789873/Daddys-back/#789966 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:17:45 -0700 Arna Free time!  What's that? lol.  Kidding, I actually get plenty even with 5 little ones! Send the rain my way please, at least then I'd understand why the washing is still wet after being on... Send the rain my way please, at least then I'd understand why the washing is still wet after being on...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/superpo/blog/787929/Fay-on-her-way/#789965 http://www.minti.com/members/superpo/blog/787929/Fay-on-her-way/#789965 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:16:45 -0700 Arna It certainly sounds as though you have been very busy!  We had our roof replaced a while back, and I know what you mean about the noise!!!!  Arrrrgghhhh! lol.  And then once it was all... http://www.minti.com/members/sinstress/blog/789879/Grrrrr/#789963 http://www.minti.com/members/sinstress/blog/789879/Grrrrr/#789963 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:13:23 -0700 Arna What a wonderful day it must have been!  You all look so happy! http://www.minti.com/members/mom2jedd/blog/789757/Jedd-and-His-Ellas-Real-Ones/#789962 http://www.minti.com/members/mom2jedd/blog/789757/Jedd-and-His-Ellas-Real-Ones/#789962 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:11:34 -0700 Arna Wow!  That will be four generations under one roof!  I got to speak to my great grandma before she passed away, and it was nice. You make sure you get to the doctors and get yourself... You make sure you get to the doctors and get yourself...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/queen-fire/blog/789466/OMG-Going-to-meet-Great-grandma/#789952 http://www.minti.com/members/queen-fire/blog/789466/OMG-Going-to-meet-Great-grandma/#789952 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:57:29 -0700 Arna How cute.  If it had been our girls, the walls would have been decorated as well as themselves! lol. http://www.minti.com/members/amerlinwinga/blog/789583/Green-Gremlins/#789950 http://www.minti.com/members/amerlinwinga/blog/789583/Green-Gremlins/#789950 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:54:29 -0700 Arna The post viral cough can hang around for weeks.  I've only just gotten rid of it after 3 weeks. Your poor family.  I hope you all get better really soon. That is great that Austin is... Your poor family.  I hope you all get better really soon.
That is great that Austin is...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cassaustin/blog/788565/A-little-bit-la-dee-da/#789947 http://www.minti.com/members/cassaustin/blog/788565/A-little-bit-la-dee-da/#789947 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:52:57 -0700 Arna I'm keeping my opinions on this to myself, but if you want to know what they are, just minti mail me and I'll do my best to make sure it isn't a 20 page essay! lol. http://www.minti.com/members/rukia/blog/789148/Why-I-dont-sponsor-a-child/#789946 http://www.minti.com/members/rukia/blog/789148/Why-I-dont-sponsor-a-child/#789946 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:50:22 -0700 Arna They can have the boys! lol.  My brood are boisterous enough as it is! http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789945 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789945 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:49:25 -0700 Arna You should see our floor!  We've gotten to the point where we don't bother to sweep it up until the morning so it has time to dry out and make it easier! lol. Ah yes, they certainly love their... Ah yes, they certainly love their...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/ajv00/blog/789914/What-a-mess-pics/#789944 http://www.minti.com/members/ajv00/blog/789914/What-a-mess-pics/#789944 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:48:47 -0700 Arna We want the car! lol.  We need the car! lol.  Only thing is, we can't get a loan for it!!!! The banks are just paranoid because of the amount of debt you are already in.  Try... The banks are just paranoid because of the amount of debt you are already in.  Try...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/789920/So-Unfair-To-Be-Compared/#789943 http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/789920/So-Unfair-To-Be-Compared/#789943 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:47:20 -0700 Arna I think they went straight back to fighting over who was going to give Aralia a cuddle next. lol. http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789941 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789941 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:40:35 -0700 Arna I think the amount they say it costs to raise a child is over exaggerated.  We have 5 children now and will be getting (once the paper work is done) roughly $1600 per fortnight.  Our rent... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/789904/how-much-does-it-cost-to-raise-your-child-per-month/#789940 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/789904/how-much-does-it-cost-to-raise-your-child-per-month/#789940 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:38:05 -0700 Arna I would say that it is more of the after bleed.  It does stop and start and get heavier and lighter.  I'm going through it too, and I have noticed that I seem to only bleed at night, and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/789706/is-it-my-period/#789928 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/789706/is-it-my-period/#789928 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:30:21 -0700 Arna They are sweet, when they want to be! lol.  Ah yes, the teen years are going to be very trying for us. If they are anything like their mother, they will break many hearts! lol. If they are anything like their mother, they will break many hearts! lol.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789688 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789688 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:59:25 -0700 Arna They are all similar in some way.  Willow and Acacia have blue eyes, while Laurel and Ayla have brown, will have to wait and see which Aralia gets. All our names, mine included, have come from... All our names, mine included, have come from...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789685 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789685 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:39:15 -0700 Arna All girls are keeping us on our toes.  I'm so grateful that Les isn't working any more!!!  Nothing would get done if I was left with 5 kids 8 hours a day!!! lol. The boys? Ask Les where... The boys? Ask Les where...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789670 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789670 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:03:39 -0700 Arna Willow to me is the odd one out.  The other four are very similar, but it changes from day to day.  Aralia and Willow have the same feet, long and skinny and very monkey like! lol. And... And...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789666 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789666 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:01:34 -0700 Arna They are a good mix of personalities, all different and yet the same as well. I think Aralia will do her best to rule the roost, but Acacia is the boss at the moment! lol.  The oldest 3 let her... I think Aralia will do her best to rule the roost, but Acacia is the boss at the moment! lol.  The oldest 3 let her...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789660 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789660 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:58:18 -0700 Arna Willow seems to be the odd one out, but she looks like Les' son (who lives in London) so we know she is still part of the family.    ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789657 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789657 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:56:12 -0700 Arna Yes it is possible for a child Austins age to lose his voice.  Funny thing though, there are times when we wish we could switch their voices off, but when they lose it because of a cold, all we... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/789463/can-a-baby-loose-his-voice/#789656 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/789463/can-a-baby-loose-his-voice/#789656 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:55:24 -0700 Arna I'll get Les one of these days, maybe after he has had a hair cut as I don't want him to scare everyone away! lol.  He might be losing his hair, but what he does have is very thick, nicely... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789653 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/789519/Pics-of-the-girls-as-promised/#789653 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:49:48 -0700 Arna I'd like to stay the age I am now.  I have much wisdom for my age, but haven't completely lost my fun side either.  Yeah, 28 sounds good.  Still have enough energy to do the things... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/786900/Question/#789648 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/786900/Question/#789648 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:46:51 -0700 Arna Wow.  At least the girl stopped!  Some wouldn't.  I hope your son's foot is ok and that he is back to riding his bike again soon.  Smart boy for wearing a helmet. The poor girl... The poor girl...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/774672/My-Son-Got-Hit-By-A-Car-Today/#789644 http://www.minti.com/members/lisapetrarca/blog/774672/My-Son-Got-Hit-By-A-Car-Today/#789644 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:44:31 -0700 Arna How scary.  I hope that she manages to find somewhere to stay and that she can get her life back to normal quickly.  I also hope that the police investigate the mechanic. I'm paranoid... I'm paranoid...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nabutters/blog/789545/OMG-FIRE/#789642 http://www.minti.com/members/nabutters/blog/789545/OMG-FIRE/#789642 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:42:33 -0700 Arna Happy 7th Wedding Anniversary!  Sorry it wasn't what you were hoping for, but men tend to forget that us ladies want to be treated special sometimes.  Here, I have to do my own birthday,... http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/787286/Not-what-i-expected/#789639 http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/787286/Not-what-i-expected/#789639 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:38:32 -0700 Arna It is hard hun, I know because I've been trying to quit too.  I've gone from smoking upto 50 a day right down to about 20 a day and gone from strongest mg down to 2mg, but I still can't fully... http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/785429/OK-I-SUCK-AT-QUITTING-im-still-a-joker-lol/#789544 http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/785429/OK-I-SUCK-AT-QUITTING-im-still-a-joker-lol/#789544 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:26:31 -0700 Arna Oh hun, that isn't good.  Must be really hard for you at the moment.  There is one upside to it all though, you will be able to spend more time on minti and let us help you through whatever... http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/786211/Ron-and-I-are-breaking-up/#789541 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/786211/Ron-and-I-are-breaking-up/#789541 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:22:34 -0700 Arna Great pics!!!!  And a lazy day is allowed.  We have pj Sundays here! lol. http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/786732/Lazy-Sunday/#789534 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/786732/Lazy-Sunday/#789534 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:15:07 -0700 Arna Time is flying!!!!!  Must have been tough spending time in hospital doing nothing.  I'd have been climbing the walls as soon as they did the paper work! lol. I try to appreciate what... I try to appreciate what...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/788895/Thankful-Tuesday-Appreciating-time/#789533 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/788895/Thankful-Tuesday-Appreciating-time/#789533 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:13:56 -0700 Arna That is way too good to use as a blanket!!!!  I'd be hanging it up on the wall for all to see. http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/787382/Changes/#789530 http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/787382/Changes/#789530 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:11:26 -0700 Arna Oh we is so sweet.  I've never stopped to talk to other people's babies, because the one time I did, I got threatened with having the police called because the mother was one of those drama... http://www.minti.com/members/bubba76/blog/789182/People-stop-to-speak-to-my-baby-now/#789509 http://www.minti.com/members/bubba76/blog/789182/People-stop-to-speak-to-my-baby-now/#789509 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:56:13 -0700 Arna So pretty.  I wish I was able to make clothes for my kids.  Would make life so much easier. http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/789205/Dress-Top/#789506 http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/789205/Dress-Top/#789506 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:51:15 -0700 Arna Yeah, we are going to survive, though I've lost my happy mood over the last couple of days.  Oh well, it'll come back.  Going to put up some pics of the girls very soon. http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789501 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789501 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:43:02 -0700 Arna Hehehe, yeah, had to really scratch my head to get Aralia's name though.  Actually, a very smart minti mum helped me with that, she did some research and came up with several names, but I fell... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789498 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789498 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:41:39 -0700 Arna What a beautiful name Fi.  Those surprise attacks are the worst as bubs always chooses the worst possible time and they make you jump! lol.  Ah well, at least she is a mover! That is... That is...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/789209/Thank-you-everyone/#789494 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/789209/Thank-you-everyone/#789494 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:37:42 -0700 Arna Congrats Fi!!!!!!  I knew you were having a girl because of the morning sickness you have had.  5 times here can't be wrong! lol.  Wow!  Miss G is going to have a baby... http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/787358/The-results-are-in/#789490 http://www.minti.com/members/lonely28/blog/787358/The-results-are-in/#789490 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:34:13 -0700 Arna They are smitten with Aralia! lol.  You should see the fights when they all want to give her a cuddle!  Oh, maybe you can hear them! lol.  Or at least me screaming to Les to rescue... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789488 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789488 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:32:03 -0700 Arna I'll have to sit this one out.  While I think child sponsorship is a great idea, I feel that my money would be better off spent within my own community to help the disadvantaged children who... http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789487 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/782659/Win-a-World-Vision-gift-pack-over-the-next-month/#789487 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:30:52 -0700 Arna So far so good.  Last night was the worst night yet though as Aralia was wanting a feed straight after finishing one, and I mean, she would finish, I would lay her down beside me on the bed (I'm... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789479 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789479 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:23:43 -0700 Arna Oh help, my computer decided to crash!!!! Here is the link to the group, it wouldn't go under the related content section. Report It Or Not Report It Or Not]]> http://www.minti.com/members/ravenheart/blog/786682/Could-your-actions-kill/#789354 http://www.minti.com/members/ravenheart/blog/786682/Could-your-actions-kill/#789354 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:10:46 -0700 Arna The days are flying by really quickly and I can't believe how fast time is going.  It seems just like yesterday that Aralia was born. Our girls are enjoying their new sister, but I wish... Our girls are enjoying their new sister, but I wish...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789353 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789353 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:08:37 -0700 Arna Yes, Ayla would like to have a brother, but the odds aren't in our favour for boys so she will just have to make do with an older brother who is in England.  Funny thing is, he is the same age... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789352 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/788278/The-Things-My-Family-Come-Up-With/#789352 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:06:28 -0700 Arna That's the exact reason why I report nothing!!!!!  Oh, spam if it really is or if there is totally inappropriate content, but other than that, I leave it upto everyone else to do (I'm... http://www.minti.com/members/ravenheart/blog/786682/Could-your-actions-kill/#789259 http://www.minti.com/members/ravenheart/blog/786682/Could-your-actions-kill/#789259 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:15:59 -0700 Arna that is really sweet of you.  I'm sure she appreciates what you are doing for her, her family and her community. http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/789091/My-experience-with-World-Vision/#789241 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/789091/My-experience-with-World-Vision/#789241 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:24 -0700 Arna I'm sure his kidneys are fine.  It is just a precaution and probably not worth stressing about. With the shoes, make sure he isn't wearing them all the time.  They can restrict the growth... With the shoes, make sure he isn't wearing them all the time.  They can restrict the growth...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/788883/Hey/#789238 http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/788883/Hey/#789238 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:58:26 -0700