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Announcements What's new in your community	13	269	Yesterday, 07:00 AM In: New: share your recipes! By: SnazzySass
Messages for Mods or Admin Contact moderators and admin with questions or concerns about the forums	9,599	37,927	Today, 11:10 AM In: Protected Forum By: rjflc69
FAQs, Rules, Tips & Questions Everything you need to know about EB Subforums: Site Rules, FAQs & EB Team, Forum & Technical Qs, Signature Tips and Qs	9,892	78,899	Today, 10:23 AM In: Could i get a sig made please. By: ~Mintie~
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Hot Topics Have your say about the issues facing us all	138	5,778	Yesterday, 11:10 AM In: Chrissie Swan: I was the other... By: Jay21cinta
Feature Member Find out more about the people behind the EB usernames	101	2,279	Today, 07:07 AM In: Type 1 Diabetes - My sons diag... By: karlah
Blog: Kylie Orr	113	5,228	13/05/2012, 05:46 PM In: Have you turned into your moth... By: Kylie Orr
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Blog: Justine Davies	43	1,872	02/05/2012, 04:02 PM In: Are there obvious brand promot... By: EBKatie
Blogs Subforums: Sonia Williams, Ghania Dib, Johanna Baker-Dowdell	77	1,032	09/09/2011, 01:41 PM In: Will you miss the bonus first ... By: ~Lauren~
Blog: PrueCorlette	19	1,173	Yesterday, 10:15 PM In: The Embryo Decision By: Sheri62

Meet Other Members

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Newbies' Comfy Couch Make yourself at home and introduce yourself	5,057	19,648	15/05/2012, 08:52 PM In: Newbie By: hollysurly
EB Buddy Groups Find a new group of friends among our mini-communities	3,077	309,480	Today, 11:48 AM In: PAM Grads Group #9 By: Mamabug
State forums Talk about the issues closer to home Subforums: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Outside Australia, Australia's Flood Disaster	75,389	893,760	Today, 12:10 PM In: WHo was looking for a Mountain... By: Puggle

Parents' Groups

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	Join a parents' group here Meet members with children born around the same time as yours Subforums: 2000-2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012	13,913	980,407	Today, 10:39 AM In: January 07 Parents # 545 By: manlou4

Conception

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	Trying to conceive (TTC) Subforums: Trying to Conceive, OPKs, HPTs and BFPs, TTC (Buddy Groups), TTC After Loss, TTC for 12 Months +, Charting	36,657	663,207	Today, 12:21 PM In: TTC #1 after Miscarriage #30 By: Wishing2011
	Assisted Conception (AC) Subforums: Assisted Conception - General, Assisted Conception - Primary Infertility, Parents Seeking Assisted Conception, Assisted Conception (Buddy Groups), Donor Conception Support	14,957	196,911	Today, 11:36 AM In: May 2WW By: spottydog

Pregnancy

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Pregnancy: Tips, Questions and Information Ask questions or offer advice to other expectant parents	45,998	426,622	Today, 12:16 PM In: Do you ever stop being clucky? By: vanessa71
What Month are You Due? Join a mini-community who are expecting at the same time as you Subforums: Due January 2012, Due February 2012, Due March 2012, Due April 2012, Due May 2012, Due June 2012, Due July 2012, Due August 2012, Due September 2012, Due October 2012, Due November 2012, Due December 2012, Due January 2013, Archived DiG's	8,747	732,959	Today, 12:18 PM In: Due in Jan, 2013 Chat Thread #... By: spitzmum
Hospital and Birthing Centres Ask about others' experiences to help decide where your baby will be born	7,525	37,864	Today, 12:21 PM In: NSW Shared Care: Does Anyone K... By: mtilly
Doulas & Midwives Bringing birth practitioners and EB members together	387	2,093	Yesterday, 08:22 PM In: Student Midwife seeking pregna... By: Rhi84
Baby Names Share opinions about one of the most important decisions a parent will make	22,800	451,453	Today, 12:20 PM In: Keep changing my mind By: ginger72
Pregnancy/Parenting After Problems Conceiving Meet others who understand the ups and downs	1,433	56,770	Today, 10:44 AM In: AC Grads - Due Jan, Feb, March... By: wtp***81
Pregnancy/Parenting After Loss Moving on after a difficult time	166	1,777	Today, 12:16 PM In: Pg with #1 after M/c BG #6 By: porkchop's mama
Specialised Pregnancy Support Groups Buddy groups for those experiencing pregnancy after overcoming obstacles	425	34,441	Today, 11:38 AM In: Gestational Diabetes #65 By: leeshe

Miscarriage, Stillbirth & the Loss of a Child

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Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss	3,784	31,700	15/05/2012, 12:29 AM In: Ashermans Syndrome By: ningles
Stillbirth and Neonatal Loss	883	11,153	13/05/2012, 03:49 PM In: Babyloss Mother's Day By: content1
The Loss of a Child or Loved One	1,318	12,625	14/05/2012, 10:28 PM In: Celebrating my Angels Heavenly... By: BugMama

Birth

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Labour & Birth What to expect on the big day	1,476	25,674	Yesterday, 04:26 PM In: GBS swab question By: stardust81
Caesars Preparing for a delivery by caesarean section	2,997	32,658	Today, 11:51 AM In: Catheter and bleeding afterwar... By: wallofdodo
Vaginal Birth Preparation Plus vaginal birth after a caesarean section (VBAC)	1,878	16,074	Today, 10:46 AM In: Automatic cannula By: tigerdog
Home Birthing Talk about your plans and experiences of babies born at home	1,697	25,794	10/05/2012, 10:17 PM In: Why doctors fear homebirth By: meemee75
Your birth stories Share your precious memories	2,407	17,972	Today, 06:30 AM In: Bonnie Evelyn arrived 2nd May By: ali27
Traumatic & Disappointing Birth Experiences When things don't turn out how you expected	407	4,009	15/05/2012, 02:07 PM In: I'm not sure I've got ... By: ~Nodnol~
Your body after baby All about your recovery and the changes that take place	1,321	10,534	Yesterday, 08:33 PM In: Can you jump rope/trampoline/z... By: kidwrangler

Babies

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Birth-6 Months The early days	18,653	141,844	Today, 12:07 PM In: Anyone waiting until 6m to int... By: niggles
6-12 Months Your older baby	10,073	72,873	Yesterday, 09:38 PM In: day/night time sleep is gettin... By: heres hoping
Babies Born Early (and beyond) The issues facing parents of premmies	2,425	29,269	Yesterday, 08:52 PM In: Has anyone had their preemie t... By: All_Boys
Twins, Triplets, Quads and More For parents and friends of multiples	4,775	56,953	Today, 10:29 AM In: Multiples and your marriage By: newyearbaby
Breastfeeding From birth to beyond	9,150	64,101	Today, 12:06 PM In: Breastfeeding whilst mother is... By: runnybabbit
Feeding your Baby From first milk to first solids and beyond	13,702	68,557	Today, 10:45 AM In: Formula fed almost 6 month old... By: laralara
Nappies Disposable or modern cloth? The choices don't end there	15,916	166,184	Today, 08:40 AM In: WAHMs who make MCN By: tgraham
Buying & Dressing for Baby Plan your spending first	2,397	17,766	Yesterday, 11:43 PM In: Newborn - pram or sling/carrie... By: redheeler
Prams & Strollers Getting mobile with your baby or toddler	2,942	16,595	Today, 12:11 AM In: Sydney baby stores - sales By: heffalumpsnwoozles
Sleeping How to help everyone get enough	2,182	17,277	15/05/2012, 02:30 PM In: Anyone read/tried By: cherubcheeks

Toddler & Kids

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Babies and Kids With Disabilities & Special Needs Advice and support from others who understand	9,629	102,103	Today, 12:08 PM In: ASD question: can they be frie... By: mudskippa
12-24 Months The first birthday and beyond	12,018	88,808	Yesterday, 10:42 PM In: CDs for 15 month old By: boopyscreet
24-36 months The transition stage from toddler to pre-schooler	915	9,233	Today, 07:45 AM In: How much milk does your LO dri... By: Browncoat
3-5 Years The pre-school years	11,020	78,341	Yesterday, 08:30 PM In: Ballet/Dance Classes Melboure ... By: tooty
5-8 Years (Younger Kids) Discuss issues around the early primary years - behaviour, development and discipline.	196	2,128	Today, 09:44 AM In: DS5 going to the park by himse... By: BadCat
8-12 years ( The pre-teen years) Discuss behaviour, development and discipline for tweens.	1,964	16,673	14/05/2012, 09:44 PM In: Argh-my 11yo! By: L&E
13-18 years (Teenagers) Discuss behaviour, development and discipline for teens.	4	52	21/04/2012, 08:54 PM In: Teenage son By: feliz6
Challenging Behaviour & Discipline Techniques Coping with tears, tantrums and trying times	1,839	11,114	13/05/2012, 10:39 PM In: The Explosive Child By: Lightning_bug
Toilet Training Is your child ready? Looking for the signs and getting started	2,015	10,841	Today, 07:49 AM In: nearly 9yo bedwetting again By: dae-gu
Car Restraints Make the right choices when it comes to safety	6,352	40,479	Yesterday, 08:41 PM In: Recommend a convertible car se... By: K+M+A+?
Bullying Support and advice for tough times at school	11	216	08/05/2012, 07:29 PM In: My daughter is consently bulli... By: fairyflossfart
Play and activities	39	1,031	Today, 08:44 AM In: Ostheimer Toys By: scooty

Daycare, Pre-School and School

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Daycare, Babysitters & Nannies For finding child care or being a carer	5,233	29,126	Today, 10:34 AM In: Babysitters and bedtime By: Georgie01
Playgroups Discuss your Playgroup experiences or find a Playgroup near you.	97	395	Yesterday, 08:57 PM In: Playgroups in NSW By: jojo24
Preschool (EC, Kinder) Discuss your child's early childhood education here.	24	141	12/05/2012, 08:38 PM In: Prep Preparation - courses/pre... By: bmfamily
Your Child's Education - First year of school Choosing a school, school readiness and the challenges of the first year of formal schooling.	170	2,642	Yesterday, 08:26 PM In: Still struggling with school c... By: happydays2
Your Child's Education - Year one and beyond The learning experience for children and parents	4,859	47,320	Today, 12:16 PM In: a little frustrated with teach... By: MegzG

Parties & Special Occasions

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Parties for Under 5s Organising a special day for the little ones	1,506	8,921	Yesterday, 10:05 AM In: Shared Birthday Party Dilemma By: sophiasmum
Parties for 5 and Over Planning and hosting gatherings for older children	720	3,992	Yesterday, 11:29 PM In: Sand Art Party By: Majeix
Weddings, Christenings & Showers Celebrating the landmarks of life	1,028	10,020	Yesterday, 03:32 PM In: Baby shower quiz - need help! By: LipStick
Christmas, Adult birthdays, Special Occasions & other Seasonal events and party ideas for grown-ups	3,614	26,350	15/05/2012, 09:47 AM In: DH's birthday By: ramajr

The Parents' Room

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General Mums Chat The everyday things that other parents understand	13,582	107,444	Today, 11:16 AM In: Helping your partner feel invo... By: Joey11
Young Mums and Mums-To-Be Meet other members who are starting families early	1,292	16,802	11/05/2012, 05:03 AM In: Facebook Group? By: Mung bean
'Older' Mums and Mums-To-Be For those having or thinking about a late baby	730	10,016	14/05/2012, 09:48 PM In: What to do with frozen embryos... By: trdl
Same-Sex Parents & Parents-To-Be Families that begin with two mums or two dads	1,148	14,491	Yesterday, 11:04 PM In: Protected Forum By: womenindocs
Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Dealing with the ups and downs	863	8,215	Yesterday, 10:07 PM In: Anyone else have experience wi... By: .:CowGirl:.
Your Family Discuss the day-to-day dynamics	567	6,759	Today, 11:21 AM In: Grandparents By: Joey11
Large Families Share tips for budgeting, time management and daily life with many kids	4,194	66,537	Yesterday, 10:05 PM In: How do you store all the kids ... By: Kay1
Adoption	609	4,195	13/05/2012, 10:33 AM In: Protected Forum By: babyinabackpack
Fostering Share the journey with other foster parents, current or prospective	414	2,121	Today, 11:24 AM In: Protected Forum By: greenapple
Relationships A members-only forum to seek support and discuss sensitive subjects	5,057	82,540	Today, 11:29 AM In: Protected Forum By: ~elle~
Plus Size Living Share your experiences with other members	428	5,121	07/05/2012, 10:20 PM In: Stylish pregnancy clothes By: fooiesmum

Hobbies & Crafts

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Hobbies & Crafts Discover your creativity	3,624	49,916	Today, 10:26 AM In: Crochet magic circles By: aple224
Quilting & Sewing Many threads about needle crafts	2,890	57,056	Today, 11:36 AM In: Any ideas? By: ~Marti~
Scrap Chat & Share All about scrapbooking	6,499	90,398	09/05/2012, 07:42 PM In: Help with eyelets By: Missmarymack
Photography Tips and inspiration for beginners to experts	7,549	80,691	Today, 07:08 AM In: Need a new camera By: girltribe4
Cardmaking & Stamping Put your stamp on creative pursuits	478	5,831	12/05/2012, 08:54 PM In: Sign up for MAYs card swap CLO... By: sallan

Lifestyle & Entertainment

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Environmental Tips, Info, News & Questions Go green and help sustain the future	1,379	9,102	13/05/2012, 05:46 PM In: Federal and State govt Grants? By: joy07
Recipes & Cooking Tips Share your favourites and find new inspiration	20,686	128,698	Today, 10:25 AM In: roast lamb marinade By: Butterfly*77
Managing Money Helping you take charge of your finances	9,952	86,514	Today, 12:16 PM In: Did you & your partner put... By: SarDonik
TV, Movies & Celebrity News What we're watching on the big and small screens	8,957	150,560	Today, 12:22 PM In: Once Upon a Time Thread #2 By: Xena
Books, Poetry & Music What we're reading, playing and listening to	2,559	24,747	Today, 11:21 AM In: Ever seen a movie that was bet... By: tigerdog
Have a Laugh The place for jokes and sharing life's lighter moments	2,055	9,651	Today, 10:53 AM In: I couldn't not laugh By: Summers
Games Get hooked on some of our online community games	2,864	243,070	11/05/2012, 04:30 PM In: A-z of Animals #16 By: ali27
Family Travel Check in for tips before you take off	5,917	39,458	Today, 12:14 PM In: Can you recommnd The Langham h... By: cameo
Beauty and Fashion How to look good and feel great	2,835	19,983	Yesterday, 08:57 PM In: Jericho Sales By: fefe76
Your Pets Meet other members whose pets are part of the family	7,166	71,426	Today, 12:22 PM In: Dogs digging up buried animals... By: foxhill
Home, Garden & Renovating Practical advice, inspiration and motivation	7,785	61,196	Today, 11:15 AM In: Rough cost of upstairs extensi... By: Amanda_R
Sports Show your team's colours and fly the flag here	356	17,049	Yesterday, 10:17 AM In: Gymnastics By: katherinelucinda
Internet & Technology For talk about internet, mobiles and gadgets	1,310	5,850	Today, 12:15 PM In: Thanks, found the solution. By: SarahM72
Spirituality Encompassing religion, faith and other beliefs Subforums: New Age Beliefs & Spirituality, Faith & Religion, Paranormal & Supernatural, The Crystal Ball	5,629	63,541	Yesterday, 10:38 PM In: Missing iPod... Can you tell m... By: howdoyoudoit
Celebrity Parents and Kids Births, babies and the kids who have everything!	22	169	Yesterday, 08:02 PM In: Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelle... By: Princess.cranky.pants

General

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News, Social Issues & Politics What's making news close to home and abroad	4,424	71,192	Today, 12:05 PM In: Four sisters ordered to be dep... By: SarDonik
What Do You Think? For discussions about the issues that make us think	68,553	1,854,836	Today, 12:19 PM In: Asking visiting IL's to st... By: redflutterby
Miscellaneous For topics that just don't quite fit in anywhere else	77,351	1,084,873	Today, 12:21 PM In: who do you stalk? By: lafonda
Good News Shout it from the rooftops and share it with the EB community	4,216	28,517	Yesterday, 07:49 PM In: 8 years on EB! By: Blish
Venting Board Sometimes it feels better to get it off your chest	40,410	613,866	Today, 12:21 PM In: Protected Forum By: howdo
Competitions Enter our members-only competitions here	74	4,667	Yesterday, 08:01 PM In: Win a Goal and Reward Chart Pa... By: kirsty129

Essential Work

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Studying and Parenting Striking a balance between family and further education	4,294	43,297	Today, 11:02 AM In: Normal or cheating? By: archy's mehitabel
Party Plan For sellers and buyers to share ideas, info and strategies. Please read the forum guidelines before posting!	3,320	26,402	15/05/2012, 09:15 AM In: Avon support thread #9 By: fancie
Employment Opportunities Offer a job to an EB member here! Please read the forum guidelines before posting.	903	2,525	04/05/2012, 12:51 PM In: Work from home, do you? By: niggles
Seeking Employment For EB members looking for work - and those who want to employ them. Please read the forum rules before posting.	515	948	13/05/2012, 08:29 PM In: FIFO Mining jobs? Could this b... By: mummacampbell
Working Parents When you're juggling work and family commitments	746	6,627	Today, 09:20 AM In: Protected Forum By: PrincessPeach
My Business For business owners to share advice and support. Please read the forum guidelines before posting.	401	2,056	07/05/2012, 08:44 PM In: Wanting to start business from... By: Jembo

Health

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General Health and Safety Tips General Health and Safety Tips Subforums: Contraception	6,409	28,651	15/05/2012, 10:39 AM In: Mattress Off Gasssing - toxic ... By: Snagglepussed
Your Diet & Fitness Your Diet & Fitness	6,802	110,873	Today, 11:02 AM In: EB Running thread #17 By: DandS
Natural Therapies Natural Therapies	1,422	7,764	Yesterday, 11:37 AM In: Inducing Labour with Natural T... By: hayley'smum
Cancer Support Forum	865	8,348	Yesterday, 09:13 PM In: Gift hamper for chemo patient By: JRA
Allergy and Food Intolerance Support Food Intolerances and Allergies	3,792	23,047	Today, 12:10 PM In: clothing allergy? By: akakabanna

Shopping

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Hot Specials Hot Specials	15,928	119,251	Today, 02:24 AM In: Another Priceline Goodies bag By: rnflorenzo
Product Reviews Product Reviews	15,585	72,469	Yesterday, 04:28 PM In: Dyson, which one? By: ~Mintie~
Product Recalls Product Recalls	157	727	03/05/2012, 03:03 PM In: Recall- Gaia Organic Cotton ve... By: Therese
Children's toys Toy shopping for younger kids (1-8)	85	350	06/05/2012, 03:46 PM In: Help me find a metal balance b... By: little1
Toys for Older Kids Toy shopping for older kids (8 and up)	10	38	17/01/2012, 09:02 AM In: LEGO Heroica By: Xena

The Trading Area

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Dad's Zone

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	Blog: Dad's Diary	67	1,267	07/02/2012, 08:54 AM In: Kids in the Cafe: OMG! By: BubblyBexxx
	Dad chat Forum for men to chat to other dads and dads-to-be.	42	639	13/05/2012, 12:18 AM In: Need a man's perspective By: Tobias'smum

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