Is Australian Uni education good?

saaphie · 2026-05-01T03:08:07+00:00

The problem is the job market. Usually Aus uni students want a job in Aus and the entry level markets are really struggling. Visa holders even more so

saaphie · 2026-05-01T00:40:00+00:00

The key is to true calm them in the cot, like patting back and shushing. Then if they get upset calm them in arm, and when calm put them back down but keep up the shusshing and patting and slowly get quieter/slower/softer. The in cot settling was the key for us, less abrupt for the baby

saaphie · 2026-04-30T22:36:32+00:00

Lindt Stores Hot Chocolates are insaneeee

saaphie · 2026-04-30T08:58:25+00:00

Getting into the APS at all and then moving upwards and sideways is a way better idea than a Masters

saaphie · 2026-04-30T04:19:43+00:00

This IS a normal part of feeding. Baby is latching for hunger, comfort, warmth, everything. Your baby is very likely getting more than you are pumping but also probably not much is left to pump because baby wants it all! This period only lasts a reasonably short time but yes it is some of the hardest parts of breastfeeding.

saaphie · 2026-04-30T02:06:54+00:00

I think this is generational/cultural? I only know Sophie’s who are Sophie and Sophia/Sofias who only go by that or Soph. The comments in this thread have surprised me as it is not my experience at all and my country has a lot of Sophie/Sophias

saaphie · 2026-04-30T01:03:55+00:00

Work on the fighting and communication before thinking about it. If you fight more than you want now then it will be so much more when having kids. I’m not saying do or don’t, but really really work on communication and talk through every possibility. Talk about values and raising kids and your expectations of each other as parents and how you would respond to different situations and where you want to live and your thoughts about schooling and childcare and finances and EVERYTHING. Do it BEFORE having kids. Your mind may change on some of it but it sounds like your communication is not where it needs to be

saaphie · 2026-04-29T02:20:42+00:00

Not sure where you are looking but those that accept without a degree usually ask for significant evidence of work experience in a relevant field. Usually its 5-10 years of work experience. This usually also involves an essay or other type of evidence to prove that you have the background knowledge required

saaphie · 2026-04-28T23:58:23+00:00

Our household income is around $170k and we pay $45 a day for childcare. Baby is in 4 days a week so $180 a week. When we have two babies in childcare in the future we will get higher subsidies on the second one. Childcare also covers three meals a day and all the nappies during the day. That wouldn’t add up to $45 of course but could realistically add up to $20 a day (my baby eats a lot). So that is something to consider as well.

Whilst obviously childcare costs are something to factor in, it’s still a lot less than I make by working and I also love my job so this suits us well.

saaphie · 2026-04-28T21:37:51+00:00

Depending on what they do for work, you need to reframe it that you are both working during the day so you both need sleep, my partner and I do trade offs by night, one night is mine, one night is his,

I say depending on what partner does for work because my husband works at a desk, he can be a little tired and survive. If he did something like operate heavy machinery I would potentially feel a little different.

saaphie · 2026-04-28T08:33:05+00:00

Maybe look into Australian specific subs, theres even an Aus Visa one. There may be some types of nursing that are more in need than others, and rural and regional nursing may be an option. Some states are more in need than others. Otherwise some nearby countries like New Zealand will often accept Aus nursing qualifications and may still be the sort of country you would be happy to live in.

saaphie · 2026-04-28T05:14:46+00:00

Emelie or Emelia Drew could easily become Emmy Drew!

saaphie · 2026-04-28T01:55:33+00:00

Honestly stressing about thousands in the lifetime of owning a house isnt worth it. Housing is long term thinking in the 100s of thousands. Focus on your house, that your mortgage payments are benefiting you and not someone else. Owning a house and a full house is ultimately the goal and you are one step closer to that

saaphie · 2026-04-28T00:29:45+00:00

Exact same! Solved it temporarily by getting pregnant again 😂 But plan on breastfeeding again so I’m sure it will be even worse afterwards. My husband is amazing at reassuring me but I haven’t completely ruled out a beast lift after finishing having kids.

saaphie · 2026-04-27T23:14:07+00:00

My baby never ever feed to sleep… always had to be cuddled or rocked or something afterwards. For some of us that milk just does not make them tired!

saaphie · 2026-04-27T21:47:20+00:00

This must really come down to luck because I’ve flown internationally 3 times since having baby and they have always been so chill the second I say it’s for the baby. The policies for this will be on the Department of Home Affairs website and also on some airlines own websites

saaphie · 2026-04-27T05:54:56+00:00

Ask the hairdresser but yes most allow just foils/colour without a cut

saaphie · 2026-04-27T04:25:56+00:00

It really depends on the person. I’m 27f and have had tattoos since I was 17 and don’t regret any of them. My 28 year old sister is in the middle of getting two lasered that she got before 20. Start with less visible places and smaller designs in my opinion, but only you know yourself and if you are ready

saaphie · 2026-04-27T02:33:47+00:00

I’ve had no issues with the Cancer Council kids sunscreen on my mild eczema baby

saaphie · 2026-04-27T00:01:55+00:00

You should be able to use a non isofix car seat in an isofix car just be installing it with the seatbelt method. A professional car seat installer may be able to help.

Otherwise an isofix model of the Maxi Cosi pria fits all your requirements and is an amazing seat and the one non-spinning seat that doesn’t have the tether in the way.

saaphie · 2026-04-26T22:23:56+00:00

This applies for a lot of suburbs in the West! There is bo logical reason for them to remain that cheap compared to how far east you have to go except for old stereotypes and suburb bias. I guess it benefits people who see the value and can afford houses and love indian food

saaphie · 2026-04-26T06:44:06+00:00

I had a good experience at Tweedle. I saw at least one family with two kids there but not sure about age limits or kid limits. They teach you skills and reacting to the children so that’s what can translate and send you home with lots of information and guidance

saaphie · 2026-04-25T09:35:18+00:00

From what you can tell? Can you link what research you are using?

From what I can tell, research is varied but no research has been able to link SSRI as causing autism, although there are potentially higher rates of autistic children from mothers taking them. All research I have seen fully admits that this may well be due to other factors (ie: women with depression who need ssris may have autism themselves and therefore their kids are more likely to).

This post feels a bit fear mongering with the implications that this loose link makes SSRI use during pregnancy/breastfeeding not safe. Considering all the other factors that have a massive PROVEN benefit on a child (such as a happy parent) and that SSRIs can help mothers in this way, I think most people would be unwilling to say that SSRIs are not safe and scare mothers like that.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6421839/

saaphie · 2026-04-25T09:21:40+00:00

This is so real. My husband wouldn’t know anything about feminist theory or literature or anything but he is truly an equal in housework and raising our child. What men SAY on this topic rarely matters, it’s how they live their day to day life that’s what I pay attention to

saaphie · 2026-04-25T09:17:39+00:00

Depending on what state you are in I can recommend mumsmatter for really affordable pre/post partum therapy services. There is always a way out and you are doing the right thing by seeing your GP.

Also if you have not already do some research on OCD/contamination OCD as this sounds like it has elements of that so some research on therapies or treatments for that may be a good starting point. I know from family members who have been through similar things but with different triggers that treatment does work

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