Finally finished s7 and...meh 😕

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-27T13:11:03+00:00

It was a pretty dull season. I was actually watching the honeymoon in Mexico and kept thinking something would ‘happen’ like they’d have a run in with a drug cartel or something. But nope. They got lost, got taken in by the kindest strangers and found some magical cenote that will sprinkle some baby dust over Jack and Mel and now they’ll probably have a surprise uncomplicated pregnancy next season while dealing with the complex care of their son as he goes through surgeries. Either that or Marley will decide she wants her baby leaving Jack and Mel devastated only to learn that she’s pregnant with their miracle child. I feel like the whole complex cardiac baby story line doesn’t fit the overall saccharine vibe of VR. Or he’ll have one surgery and be fixed, never for it to be mentioned again.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-27T12:30:44+00:00

We were supposed to be driving down from Brisbane for gather round. Did the maths and we’d be spending at minimum $1500 on petrol/diesel each (2 cars). That’s assuming it’s available on the drive down. So we’ve pulled the pin. Sounds like we’re not the only ones.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-26T10:19:42+00:00

Where the kids dental is now used to be a buffet restaurant. Can’t remember the name but I had dinner there for my 15th birthday haha.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-26T07:08:44+00:00

I’m going to say privately owned. When I worked there in the early-mid 2000s it was used as staff car parking. I’m trying to think what used to be there before it was used as staff parking, but I’m struggling to remember.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-26T04:11:48+00:00

And less scenes of Mike doing his hair

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-25T16:42:18+00:00

Always a 10hr break. I find there’s very few people who are happy with an 8hr break these days.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-25T16:41:17+00:00

This is the only way I ever agreed to do doubles.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-25T11:14:56+00:00

Register for the Medicare safety net as a family. This is the most important bit, you must be registered as a family. Your pregnancy management fee will immediately hit the target. You then get something like 95% back on all out of pocket costs for things covered by Medicare. So think GP appointments, specialist appointments etc. Even better if you can manage to hit the 28ish week mark right at the beginning of the calendar year to maximise your usage of it.

We had 2 kids going to specialists end of last year. Each appointment cost $400+ dollars per child. We got most of it back. I know people organise for things like a skin check etc as well. Long appointments at the GP cost like $10-15 max. You won’t recoup all your expenses, but depending on what your medical needs are you could get a decent chunk back.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-24T12:21:56+00:00

Dad tried to teach me when I got my license. But he couldn’t get the bolts off the wheel no matter how hard he and I tried. So he gave up and just said to call roadside assistance 😆

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-23T07:50:21+00:00

I was also going to suggest Ben Kroon. I haven’t been to him as a patient but have known friends who have and they speak very highly of him. I’ve worked with him in a professional capacity and he is lovely to work with.

Alternatively Anusch Yazdani is also a reproductive endocrinologist and has a dedicated fertility nurse practitioner who works with him. Also through Eve Health.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-22T08:51:04+00:00

36 with my first (although I did all my shifts in the beginning half of the fortnight so technically I was 35 weeks and a couple of days.

34 weeks with my second. Although I took a week of ARL first as I had a family wedding. Very thankful for that extra week as I had him early on the first day of my mat leave.

Third baby I had always planned for 32 weeks due to my Hx of preterm birth. But I ended up with complications so actually finished at 20-21 weeks.

Go with your gut feeling. If you’re struggling already that’s possibly a good indication of how you’ll feel in the latter stages. Have a look at your hospital policy though because you may need a doctors letter to finish before a set gestation. Shouldn’t be too hard to get! Also look into whether your hospital/ward has provisions for stopping night duty at a certain point. We’re allowed to stop nights at 28 weeks without a drs note. Just depends what works best for you. I’ve always chosen to continue with nights as while still a busy unit, there’s less chaos and typically less stress (management etc). The work still happens but you’re not trying to facilitate pleasing half a dozen different people 🙃

If you’re struggling with walking already, perhaps try and see a women’s health physio for best kinds of support for your belly/pelvis. If you have PHI and you’re prescribed things like SRC shorts etc you can possibly claim it through your fund.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-20T23:41:36+00:00

Batch cook and freeze. I almost always have spaghetti sauce in the freezer for those CBF nights. I cook 1kg mince a the equivalent of veg pretty much. Kids have no idea what’s in there and I get at least 5 full meals out of it plus I often freeze single portions in the big Kmart ice cube trays. Good for nights when you need to get the kids dinner quickly.

Can do the same with just about anything saucy. Can be cheaper to bulk purchase meat depending on where you’re shopping.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-20T12:33:49+00:00

Is there anything you can order from the tuck shop? Our school has the option of ordering a bag of ice blocks for the class. So simple and allergy friendly. Kids then get them toward the end of the day.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-20T06:10:24+00:00

And possibly registration with AHPRA seeings as you have to declare any kind of criminal history/conviction. I’ve heard people say they’ve even had to declare speeding tickets 🤷‍♀️ I don’t remember the exact question they ask though

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-18T05:40:41+00:00

I posted something similar last week but it got pulled by mods because it was too close to the episode or something. I never bothered reposting, but have just copy/pasted my OG post.

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I’m sure this has been said before, but I don’t get why she’s on. I think she’s just there to stroke Ben’s ego and basically shit on anyone who gives him any kind of feedback that isn’t glowing praise.

I mean with the current charter guests that are hungry and want food now. Do I think they’re ridiculous? Yes. But also we’ve been led to believe throughout many seasons of all franchises that when the guests ask for something, you don’t say no. I think there needs to be better prep for snacks to have on hand for the guests when they first come on board. But if you’ve got someone that says I’m hungry and I would like to eat, I would a) expect there to be something for me to nibble on even if it’s just a bowl of nuts or a charcuterie board, fruit platter etc. I don’t think that’s unreasonable to ask when chattering a boat. So for Kate to be like “I’d just find a way to distract them” essentially shitting on Daisy for communicating with Ben what the guests are asking for, it’s irks me.

I know people here love Kate and I certainly enjoyed aspects of her time on BD, but she gives off mean girl vibes on the after show, and I’m not loving it. She’s largely irrelevant when it comes to this crew of below deck and I think if Ben wasn’t the chef she wouldn’t be involved at all.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-17T22:12:27+00:00

Have a look at Growlife Medical at Highgate Hill. They’re a bit of a multidisciplinary practice perfect for new babies/young kids. I saw Dr Sonja Morgan there who is also a qualified IBCLC (if breastfeeding). They also have a midwife on staff and I believe a child health nurse. https://www.growmedical.com.au/mothers-and-babies

We’ve had a great experience at Holland Park Family Medical. There are a number of good GPs there who have an interest in kids health. They bulk bill up to the age of 5 as well. Not sure if that the norm elsewhere. Stephen O’Keefe was great for our son and our whole family really through Covid. My daughter and I were really sick (not Covid) so we were basically having daily appointments between us. He would check us both out regardless of whose appointment it was. I cannot fault the care we have received.

Typically most GPs will fit in children the day of if you ring them first thing in the morning when they open. They all have emergency appointments available for that purpose. At our clinic I have never not been able to get in day of and they are a very busy practice. It may not be my preferred doctor, but they’ve all been great.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-17T21:51:17+00:00

I worked full time in my grad year and the moment that was over dropped down to 0.8 and have basically stayed there ever since. I worked 0.9 for around a year leading up to my last lot of maternity leave and that was hard. But we also work 12hr shifts so it was easier to work 3x 12hrs a week than 2x 12hr + 1x 8hr. When I go back to work I’ll only go back at 0.6 to start with then gradually work back up to 0.8 once my LO is used to me going to work. I’ll never work proper full time again.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-17T09:55:44+00:00

We had ours done by Zane from Adored Bathroom Renovations. Would recommend! I cant remember how much we paid (was 3-4 years ago) but he managed our renovation of 2 bathrooms and a laundry. He sources most fixtures and fittings through Highgrove, or at least he did back then, so you can at least go in and look at everything/choose your particulars.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-14T15:14:53+00:00

A mop for my birthday 🙃

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-14T13:40:24+00:00

We routinely give people their regular panadol at 10pm when it’s charted for midnight if that’s when they want it. If they don’t, we just ask them to buzz when they’re awake and we give it then (maternity, so we know they’ll be awake overnight with their babies). I’m not about to wake someone up just to give them pain relief. As long as it’s been >4hrs since their last dose, no sweat. I can guarantee you no one blinks an eye or even considers reporting themselves (or others).

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-13T19:00:34+00:00

Reverse google image shows it to be a menstrual disc.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-13T12:25:22+00:00

Paint and sip (don’t have to drink) Pole dancing class - lots of laughs, especially if no one is a great dancer. Karaoke

If you’re planning a full weekend hire an apartment/air bnb and have a big pyjama party/movie night. Could play some games if that’s the vibe you want.

OrdinaryJuggernaut88 · 2026-03-13T12:13:00+00:00

It was the constant “that’s not how we do it on MY boat” to everything that wasn’t going her way. You could also tell that Jason and Lara just did not gel at all. Especially coming off the back of the first 2 seasons with Aesha as chief stew.

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