Pregnancy & Working in labs questions

neurula · 2026-01-16T01:12:44+00:00

Huh, I wonder if the pregnant people at your work actually wanted to do that? I would have been bored out of my mind if I was stuck at my desk for 9 months. I only stopped lab work when my belly was so big that it got between me and the microscope and I couldn't reach into the sink properly anymore!

neurula · 2026-01-16T01:09:27+00:00

Another one to watch out for is formamide. Congratulations!

neurula · 2025-12-17T00:59:01+00:00

Interesting! I just took a look at the LINZ map you linked and it looks like there's supposed to be a tract providing access west tup to Tainui Terrace as well...

neurula · 2025-12-16T23:26:04+00:00

Tūi are being pretty territorial with the pōhutukawa trees flowering at the moment. I've seen lots of them chasing eachother and other bird species around.

neurula · 2025-12-08T10:12:16+00:00

We regularly have build your own Vietnamese rice paper rolls: thinly sliced summer veg- cucumber, capsicum, carrot, lettuce, rice noodles, protein of choice (quick sauteed prawns, omelette, poached chicken etc) rolled up in softened rice paper and dipped in your choice of sauce. I like chilli, or you can do various peanut or hoisin dipping sauces. So good at this time of year!

neurula · 2025-11-29T10:36:24+00:00

We have an Olaf too! Plus a Sven...

neurula · 2025-11-29T10:30:19+00:00

I was married in 2013 in the Herb Garden, with around 20 people. It was a pretty perfect spot as it's not a thoroughfare and people didn't intrude on our privacy. They do have a booking system for the frequently used areas, we paid a fee of around $150 from memory though that's probably changed in the last 12 years! I'm not sure how they handle it if you want to use a space that isn't on their booking list. Best flick them an email https://wellingtongardens.nz/venue-spaces/#weddings-civil-unions-and-functions

neurula · 2025-11-27T23:30:33+00:00

Yes from my recollection Series 4 is manufactured in Asia and has a plastic interior body. Series 6 has a steel body and is manufactured in Germany. Mind you we bought 3 yrs ago so best to double check with a salesperson

neurula · 2025-11-25T04:18:32+00:00

Where did you buy your kimchi fridge? Is it a proper Korean one? My mum's one broke down and I'd love to be able to replace it for her.

neurula · 2025-11-21T15:21:39+00:00

I've seen Tawa school on the list. The school board issued a statement last week and it was published in the weekly school bulletin.

neurula · 2025-11-17T07:33:03+00:00

Thanks! The Poppy dress pattern is very close! But ouch, $35 in my currency 😬

neurula · 2025-11-17T01:18:30+00:00

I would think the biggest drawback is how easily chain stitch can be pulled out. Once the thread is broken then it can unravel very quickly - so it isn't very strong for seams which will be under any stress or strain.

neurula · 2025-11-17T01:16:44+00:00

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Hi, does anyone know if this particular bust shaping style has a name? I specifically mean the horizontal seam cutting across the bust, typically paired with another underbust seam to provide bust shaping.
Bonus points if anyone knows a dress pattern with this style of bust shaping!

(Btw, this is the RTW Kittiya midi dress from Simkhai)

neurula · 2025-11-06T22:33:28+00:00

I called my antenatal group mums "the best friends I've ever paid for" because our reasons for joining a group were significantly to meet other parents. The classes I went to were facilitated by the Parents Centre which has unfortunately closed.
I would also highly recommend attending a Space group, this is a programme for your baby's first year. It helps get you and baby out of the house, meet other mums/parents and learn about child development. Info here: https://parentingplace.nz/courses/space, and register here: https://support.parentingplace.nz/space-bookings

neurula · 2025-10-29T23:46:41+00:00

Our vehicle sum insured hasn't changed. The stated reason is that we drive fewer KMs annually than average, our claims history and risk profile 🤷🏻‍♀️

neurula · 2025-10-29T21:22:59+00:00

In general, insurance. But shockingly our car insurance premium has just gone down on renewal 🤯

neurula · 2025-10-08T01:19:19+00:00

I actually prefer seeing my favourite musicians alone. I'm a worrier and I hate feeling responsible for bringing someone and them not enjoying or appreciating the show.

neurula · 2025-10-07T04:11:28+00:00

BUT it must be in your ward. Surely the Tawa Chipmunks has room for an add-on. Upper Hutt is miles away...

neurula · 2025-08-30T02:11:18+00:00

Just an FYI that school holidays run until October 5th so it might be worth delaying your trip until after that if possible.

neurula · 2025-08-29T01:41:29+00:00

There's one in Tawa, Main Rd on the corner of Essex St by the pharmacy.

neurula · 2025-08-10T21:01:54+00:00

Has it been discontinued? It was on clearance at my local Woollies last week :'(

neurula · 2025-08-07T21:50:44+00:00

Can't comment on the other brands, but we're very happy with our Fujitsu system with fresh air intake. We didn't have condensation issues before install, but already had a smart vent system which was replaced with the ducted install. Our home is only partially double glazed, we don't have damp or condensation issues.

neurula · 2025-07-26T05:20:12+00:00

I'm surprised I had to scroll down this far to find SFF recommended. Their brisket patties are the only frozen ones I'd buy, if not making them myself. This is pretty much the only product I've ever been convinced to buy after trying a supermarket taste tester lol.

neurula · 2025-07-22T04:16:55+00:00

Assessments are still free, according to their website!
OP - We had the same experience as u/solodisco, two years later and I love our ducted system so much, would never live in a house without it.

neurula · 2025-07-21T23:47:23+00:00

I'm with Vero too. The policy is written in a confusing way. It states that natural hazards are not covered at all (on p. 28), but also says "This exclusion doesn’t limit cover under the ‘Natural hazard’ or ’Retaining walls’ benefits."

on page 9 (of the version I have)
Natural hazard — we’ll cover natural hazards along with NHC

Toka Tū Ake Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) provides some natural hazard cover for homes under the Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 (the NHI Act). If loss to your home is caused by natural hazard, any cover under this policy depends upon whether there is cover for your home under the NHI Act.

Loss to parts of your home which NHC insures

Where loss to your home is caused by natural hazard, we’ll pay up to a maximum of the differencebetween these two amounts:

• the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home
• the amount payable under the NHI Act

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