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Pickle

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  1. You're not hurting him, you're his Mummy and you know what's best for your baby :) I'm a big fan of comfort objects - son has a stinky horrible dog which he started showing an interest in around 5 months old, god help me if it ever gets lost (although due to my embarrassment at the state of said dog, he never leaves the cot!). As soon as he's in his sleeping bag he sticks it's tail in his mouth. Dog is not machine washable, has been sucked all night and during lunchtime sleeps for the last 2.5 years - doesn't take much to imagine just how horrible it is!! Daughter has a plain white muslin (learnt my lesson from 1st time round) - I have 12, they all look the same, and I can wash them (tu). Enjoy the time to yourself while the little one is asleep... and if all else fails remember that with every child comes a point where it's impossible to drag them out of bed in the morning (OK, probably not till they're a teenager, but at least there's a light at the end of the tunnel!) x
  2. OK, an update... the Magnolia aren't able to accommodate us on Saturday, so I've got us a space reserved at the Plough. Bit of a random choice (hope it's OK for everyone), based purely on the fact that it's one of the few pubs I've been to recently, has quite a nice vibe without being too mad, and there's plenty of room. And also the lady I spoke to on the phone was very friendly and helpful! We have a space (not sure if it will be a table, or maybe one of the groups of sofas) reserved for us from 8pm, under "EDF Mums" and my name - Pippa. If you're coming along and don't know anyone feel free to PM me for my mobile number, and I'll make sure I meet you as you arrive. I'll comfortably be there for 8pm, will try to arrive a bit earlier. Feel free to invite any friends you have that fancy a night out. P x
  3. Gnulover, there are a couple of playgroups on Thursdays which I've always found ideal for taking my 2 children to: Dulwich Library (10.30am) Goose Green Playgroup (10 - 11.30am) Hope that helps.
  4. Congratulations on the new arrival Veryseriousgirl, and I'm so pleased to hear another positive induction story from Kings, sounds like your experience was as good as mine. Take care of yourself and the little one x
  5. All kids seem to vary with when they drop naps. My son will be 3 in January and actually asks to go to bed after lunch - I generally have to wake him from the nap otherwise I think he'd sleep all afternoon!
  6. Around 13 (give or take) so far - anyone else? If you don't sign up please still come along if you fancy it, it's just a casual meet up - come for a drink, have some food if you want to (I will eat before I come out as we eat early with the kids in the weekend), put some faces to names!
  7. My inductions were January 2007 and June 2008, so not too long ago. They really were as accommodating as they could possibly be, we were really impressed. Both times I had to ring on the morning I was booked for induction, and told what time to come in, it was very straight forward and stress free. My babies were both being monitored quite closely due to my illness (I had obstetric cholestasis in both pregnancies), but I don't think that played a part in my being kept in the labour ward as they can do the monitoring on the other wards too.
  8. My family is full of Xmas and New Year babies - as an adult having a birthday near to Christmas is brilliant in terms of being able to ask for really expensive gifts ;-) I remember my Mum used to get really annoyed with people when me and my brother (a Xmas eve baby) were given joint presents, as when you're a child is the quantity of gifts that matter, not the quality! But these days she also jumps on the combined present bandwagon (her birthday is early December). Good luck! I couldn't stand the raspberry leaf tea, so well done if you're actually managing to drink it. I agree with other people telling you to have long baths, put your feet up, read some good books - you'll be amazed at how you miss the ability to do those things once the little one arrives (long baths aren't the same when it's Johnson's baby bubble bath, and you're sharing it with two small children and hundreds of bath toys!)
  9. Re: inductions... I was induced both times at Kings, and both times I was in the labour ward the whole time. My husband was able to stay as long as he wanted, I had a room to myself - dare I say it was even quite pleasant (apart from the fact that for my first baby it took 2 days for my labour to start, in which time I felt like I'd watched the whole of South London arrive pregnant and leave with a baby :)) ). Second time, due to the fact it had taken so long with my first baby, they even moved me into a different room so that I had a TV (not needed, very quick 2nd time!).
  10. Perserverance! Son was quite an easy baby and took to a routine very easily. Daughter (until about 10 months old) would only sleep for about an hour at that naptime, but now happily sleeps almost as long as her brother at nearly 18 months. To begin with she was struggling to re-settle herself after one sleep cycle, if I couldn't settle her back in the cot I used to put her in a sling and carry her round while I got on with things, then when the two hours were up I'd take her out, feed etc. She then just gradually got the hang of it! Having two children so close together, I can honestly say it's the nap time that's kept me sane!
  11. My missing slot car package arrived safely on Friday afternoon - my faith is restored. Of course I've now ordered one from somewhere else and am having it send directly to NZ. Anyone want a Revell Jaguar Sebring 1963 limited edition model?! ;-)
  12. Amydown, I really think that's a matter of personal choice. Both my babies napped downstairs amongst the chaos until they were about 8 weeks old and starting to become a lot more aware of what was going on around them. At that point I started putting them up in their cots, with blackout blinds etc. for nap times. Not sure if it is related, but now both of my kids sleep really well in their cots during the day (both have an after lunch nap of around 2 - 2.5 hours), but are hopeless at sleeping during the day when out in the buggy etc. So it depends on your lifestyle - if you're always out and about it's great to have children who will sleep anywhere, if you're at home during the day and (like me) enjoy having a quiet couple of hours to yourself it's beneficial to have them sleeping in their bedrooms.
  13. There's a big Mothercare down on Purley Way which has lots of buggies, so that might be worth a try?
  14. As I was induced both times I never had that panic either - was simply a case of getting in the car, driving there calmly, finding a park, getting myself settled in a room. So I guess it's worth bearing in mind that not everyone has to do the mad drive to the hospital mid-labour (just a shame that's something you can't plan for in month 1!). During labour I couldn't really have cared less who was there (Mr Pickle was banished to a chair on the other side of the room, all NCT massage techniques out the window as I didn't want anybody near me!), as long as there was someone there to catch the baby when the time came I was happy :)
  15. OK, so the last thread decided that we're going to do it... but I'm a bit lost trying to read through and sort out what's what, so if you'd like to come please sign up here to give me an idea of numbers and I'll get a space/table booked. Details: Sat 12th Dec 8pm onwards PLOUGH PUB (near Dulwich Library) The more the merrier! Pippa
  16. I'm happy to do it... will start a new thread as this one is getting confusing!
  17. I think the programme you mean is "Outnumbered". Brilliant, I love it, apparently it's quite unscripted and the kids make it up as they go along, very funny.
  18. I'm missing a limited edition Scalextric model I had ordered for my Dad :( Have been given a refund, but that's not the point - I'm now short a Christmas present. It does make me wonder whether there's something going on, I've successfully received other (less "interesting") parcels, I truly hope there's not selective delivery happening with anything of value/interest being put to the side...
  19. I had good experiences at Kings for two births which involved a lot of intervention. After care is as to be expected in a busy London hospital, but as long as you're prepared to fend for yourself a bit it's fine (and chances are you won't need to stay in for long anyway). Saying that, after my first birth they were very helpful, and encouraged me to stay a night longer (I was in for 2 nights after having the baby) while I got feeding established. I've no personal experience of Tommy's, but my sister in law had her first baby there and it was a complete disaster, resulting in a c-section wound in which she contracted the hospital superbug thingy (MRSA?), was pretty much crippled by it for 6 months afterwards. Every experience is so different, so I don't think you can realistically make a decision based on other people's experiences. For me Kings was the only option I considered - close by, which was very useful when complications struck at 30 weeks in both pregnancies (was was admitted, and had monitoring a few times a week from that point onwards - this would have been hopeless if I wasn't booked at a nearby hospital). They know their stuff when it comes to all things baby, and even if you pay to go private somewhere else chances are you'll end up at Kings if anything goes "wrong". Good luck. P x
  20. I see some really lovely childminders at the various groups I go to (and nannies) - for younger children it's a nice option as it seems they get more dedicated care and get to do things that they would do if at home with a parent, rather than being in the nursery environment. The childminders I chat to at playgroups all seem to charge around ?50 a day. Good luck!
  21. Aaaaaaah, well done Mellors! Must be a huge relief after all the stressing, hope you delivered the letter with a big smile on your face :)
  22. Agree, I would say 9 times out of 10 when I drive down there the same thing happens to me. And the number of people who ignore the box and block the junction drives me mad!!
  23. That's a brilliant arrangement BeccaL... my husband had a few months off work over summer and would love to be a SAH Dad (which I wouldn't have a problem with, as long as he was willing to learn how to use the washing machine!). Great that it's an option for your family.
  24. Oooooh, I can't WAIT for the day that my two are old enough to get up, help themselves to breakfast, then bring me a cup of coffee in bed! Something tells me I've got a while to wait :-S Lovely to hear that those of you with bigger age gaps find it works well, my brother and I are the exception, not the rule! Mind you, the first time I met him he had no nappy on and wee'd all over me, not a good starting point!! My Mum had the right idea having another baby with a 10 year old in the house, I was like a mini Mum to my sister and absolutely loved having a baby in the house at that age.
  25. Oh, that's cr*p, sorry to hear it Iain. Happy birthday to A... last before she's a Mummy!!
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