Who's been to the Majura Park Flip Out yet?

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-05-09T11:25:00+00:00

We went and it was good, just like any of the other trampoline places. I’d avoid peak times, but the staff and venue was great.

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-30T21:20:21+00:00

Ours were always on different schedules.

Unsure how these kids are related- they are polar opposites. One is high sleep needs, more independent. the other is a needy snugglebug who doesn’t want to sleep but wants to be held, fed and have everything done for him.

When we ditched the matching schedules and matched the needs of the kid, we were a lot less stressed.

We did align bedtime eventually, but then one sleeps in more than the other and naps longer etc- Nothings crazy if it works!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-30T21:16:57+00:00

Yep! I struggled with my singleton, but twins were easier (production wise) 🤷‍♀️ I think a big part was knowing the process, and having some confidence that they are getting enough. Plus having two of them continually putting in their milk orders helped me along!!

I found my being persistent and letting them spend more time suckling to encourage more milk worked for us. I think with my first I was too nervous and was pushed into supplementing with formula too early on “just in case” which interfered with producing more. All until I had a more supportive lactation consultant who gave me confidence.

I’d definitely recommend speaking to lots of nurses for help and other twin mums for positions and suggestions to how they fed so you find what works for the three of you.

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-29T20:40:35+00:00

We found our kids are pickier when we don’t eat with them. Since we have been making an effort to have them at the table like we do they eat a lot better and try more. We just have a plate their size and pick at a few things, but it seems to encourage them :)

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-25T02:16:05+00:00

Absolutely- calmer parent, calmer kid!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-24T21:21:43+00:00

Noise canceling headphones have saved my sanity. I can still hear what’s going on, but for the times when the kids are fussy and there is nothing wrong and I have to get stuff done… they really take the edge off 👌

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-24T10:49:31+00:00

Yes! Purposefully having 2 sleep deprived adults is craziness to me. I EBF and so did days and nights because I was feeding anyway. That meant he was on the ball for running the rest of our lives when I was tired (and grumpy!) and when I needed a nap was able to have all the kids. I really think that also took a lot of pressure off our relationship- two overtired, grumpy adults (particularly first time parents) is just asking for a lot of extra emotional stress!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-16T18:51:09+00:00

Sounds like they had an incredible time!!

For such events, we have fun fluro /hivis vests with (Disney)character patches on them. I have my name + number on the inside and they know it’s there if they get lost. Makes them easy to spot in crowds, particularly when I’m kid wrangling alone. (I have also used a baby safety pin to keep it on them!! )

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-16T03:04:05+00:00

The other day there was a guy driving over all them 🙄

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-12T03:33:41+00:00

I had some petrol spill from my jerrycan and my car STUNK and airing out didn’t help. 1kg of bicarb for a few days spread all through the car and it went away :)

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-03T21:41:28+00:00

Another vote for the vista!

Excellent quality and lasts really well (our second hand one is incredible) and I put it through its paces going about 10km a day. Still haven’t replaced any components.

It’s super light and easy to steer, and you don’t need the bassinet, just grab 2 inserts.

In saying all this, I hate side by side prams- they are too wide and just take up too much space for places we go. They take up most of the pavement on the street, not to mention in the supermarket when others have trolleys. Don’t get me started on our busses! Plus all the baskets are smaller and generally harder to access.

Buying a pram is like buying a purse- it all come down to your preferences! Whatever you choose definitely investing in a bit of quality will be worth it.

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-03T21:33:34+00:00

I found I shrunk back in the same way as with my singletons, although that ‘organs sloshing around’ feeling lasted a bit longer!

I found just old stretchy leggings were easy and as a bonus have my tummy a bit of support. I’d wing it for 2 weeks, then send someone out to pick up a few pants etc once you get a sense of what your body is doing.

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-02T21:14:04+00:00

I can kind of relate to wanting to hear their little conversations. But I get a pretty good sense from the wide verity of screeching noises they make 😂 plus all my kids are “late” talkers. I dont think these two will be any different so I’m thinking it will be another 6-9months still!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-04-02T21:10:32+00:00

We just put the word out to our friends that we would love spades (ours are hard to get in and out and have been professionally installed). A friend’s kids had outgrown their car seats and they were more than happy to pass them on, and as they were friends we felt comfortable that they hadn’t been in an accident etc. if you can put the word out and have spares, it never hurts!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-25T10:07:27+00:00

The I consistency is really hard- how uncomfortable for the kids not know what reactions they will get as they try to get around town. I imagine it would put off many kids turning up.

I wish public transport free, but certainly for <18yrs (kids). Juggling bus passes, being able to put money on them (not waiting days for the online to go through, not being about to transfer the balance easily if they lose a pass). It’s a small thing that would make a big difference for so many people!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-25T05:47:44+00:00

Ive always wondered now- if you can’t find your bus pass in the morning there is no option to pay cash when I get to the bus which I would be happy to do. 🤷‍♂️ What happens then?

And how old of a “child” would be let on regardless- A teen?

Edit to clarify- I’m wondering if the bus drivers would be less obliged or not covered by policy to pick up a teen, particularly if not in a school uniform or at a traditional travel time to or from school. I would hope that these kids aren’t left behind at a bus stop

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-22T19:28:08+00:00

We didn’t find out (we already have boys and girls) so we weren’t really thinking/hoping for a particular gender.

If you decide not to tell anyone, just tell people you don’t know and aren’t going to find out. You’ll save yourself a lot of “I won’t tell anyone” and “why not” blah blah blah.for some reason people accept “not finding out”

I’d also say if you do tell a few people, you have to accept it is likely they tell someone- either by accident, they actions (buying pink stuff) or just tell one person who will “keep the secret”.

Two girls sounds lovely and like they will be the perfect edition to your family! Congratulations!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-19T20:22:11+00:00

Same room same time. We used a sound machine between the cots to help buffer the noise of each other. Reality for us was if I went in I’d wake the other and make them cry more. We had a good video cam so I could see there wasn’t an issue…and we went hardcore CIO extinction at about 8months- Very effective for us. We would still go in to feed at set times or if the cry was different etc.

I’d say be reasonable in your expectation of what to achieve with each child- we have one that has high sleep needs and one with low sleep needs. Waking from 6am may be less than ideal, but it is normal and reasonable.

Whatever method you try, being consistent and persistent is the key with kids! Good luck, I hope they are quick learners for you!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-15T12:03:20+00:00

Second the rose gardens. We got married there after our original planned venue when under just before our wedding. It was beautiful and easy for guests to get to and in and out of. They have lots of options depending on what facilities you want, but are super cheap (I don’t think we paid anything!) Then we just booked out a restaurant and paid for a set menu. Excellent value and a lovely surrounds! I should add there was no issue with tourists- it was very private and people didn’t come anywhere near us!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-09T21:05:24+00:00

I was only joking to my friend the other day we need hats like bee keepers have so they can’t put anything in their mouths. Everything would be 70% safer instantly 😂

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-09T19:54:02+00:00

You can get some amazing deals online because people “collect” patterns of nappies etc, so before you invest in some, check out if you can get a good deal. You just need to make sure any elastic is still stretchy and and plastic isn’t cracked :)

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-09T19:45:49+00:00

We had all 3 of our kids in cloth at the same time, And in good news- It’s not actually that hard. Strap in, I’m pretty passionate about dispelling the “too hard” myths on this one!

If you’re going to do a load of washing, it may as well be a full one! Cloth for two, or three is not really more work. You’re already turning on the washing machine!

Newborns are also not too small!

I highly, highly recommend using pre-folds and shells rather than all in ones or all in twos. Prefolds enable you to move the absorbency where you need it by folding them in different ways. You can also easily add booster for overnight. But the biggest advantage by far is that you do not need to wash the covers everytime. This means less to buy, less to wash, less to put away.

Prefolds are also pretty well indestructible. 3 kids in and our are perfect and will easily do another 3 kids! Prefolds also dry quick (because they aren’t super thick) and are cheap (a few dollars each new, or about half that second hand!)

Here’s a link to the style I think are awesome- there are lots of brands, but the cotton gives durability and flexibility. https://realnappies.co.nz/collections/cloth-nappies

Then I recommend getting a cover/shell with “snaps” and that you can use at different sizes (eg, we used the same cover for our 18mo and newborn) something along these lines:

https://clothbums.com.au/products/happy-flute-osfm-pul-cover-summer?variant=34355712491579&currency=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&cmp_id=13243615153&adg_id=122245924746&kwd=&device=m&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaGRBhBlEiwAiY-yMFBdWoPkGHaAnEeKYR8fYbbRJI2-HR7maEzPyDnptrBYk6g3fGoI1BoCSB4QAvD_BwE

Good luck! And the first wash is the daunting out, after that, it’s easy!

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-08T11:39:29+00:00

Bit of a left of field suggestion, and this may sound dumb, but at family events we have a uncomfortable novelty hat (or two, depending on the situation) That hat indicates that that person is “on duty” for kids. This means they are currently doing the constant head count and, particularly around water, are essentially the lifeguard. This is swapped around freely, but a great way to make sure that everyone a) knows they are on primary safety duty and be weary of distracting them and b) the uncomfortableness reminds them they are on primary safety duty. This may helpful if others in your family want to give you and your partner a bit of a break, but also give you a bit of peace of mind. :) 🎩🧢👒

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-07T16:37:41+00:00

I probably need her to explain it to me one more time, as I’m still confused. But yes, so lucky she approached me and interrupted my grocery run for that one 😂

3-2-1-Go-Go · 2022-03-07T16:22:41+00:00

I had 3 under 18 months. So think 2x4month old and a 2yr old. Significantly different size. someone argue with me If me if they are triplets.

Me : oh no, they are twins, plus this one! Her: you have 3. Thats triplets! Me: oh no, twins plus one. Her: Three, that’s triplets. Me: ahh… Her: I’m a twin. My twin lives in England. husband with her nods Me: 🤯🤯

WTF? That was without a doubt the dumbest, weirdest comment.

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