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Thank you Jollymummy!

We have a place at private school but had they contacted me in March, I might have decided otherwise. Anyhow. Should serve as a warning to other parents really. Thanks!

Have places been attributed then? I have not heard anything. I have alternative arrangements in place but it does not say much for their admin. Quite shocking really.

How about Zog? Princess Pearl becomes a flying doctor at the end! Otherwise this page might give you some ideas: http://talesonmoonlane.co.uk/essential-reading/moon-lane-recommends/ (you need to scroll down a bit to find the bit about female characters.)

I watch Mad Men, desperate Housewives, Braquo or Spirale, all snuggled up against my husband.

Interesting Snowboarder. I thought their excuse (3 GPS off on maternity leave) at the same time was a bit lame. Seems like the problem is not just about seeing GPs. Looks to me like they are milking the system, registering as many patients as they can but not providing enough staff...

A lot of their gps (3) are on maternity leave. Dunno about the rest. It could be that a lot of them work there one day a week. Sue, it's bad planning because it's next to impossible to make an appointment. They've not got enough locums to provide cover. Not enough gps every day for the number of patients registered with the practice.

I just received a letter after I complained to the PCT. They have three female staff on maternity leave and are having to use locum GPs. One would have throught they would have planned for this given the fact that women do have to inform their employer when they are pregnant. Unacceptable shamble.

I thought that for some reasons it could trigger nappy rash, thrush. Maybe the perfume in it? I could be talking rubbish!

My husband does the nursery run in the morning and I do the evening run. He cooks dinner every day while I take care of the evening routine (bath, stories...) We have a cleaning and an ironing lady. We shop together at the weekend. I find it's a good balance.

That's really good.:) Takes much longer at DMC.

It's standard and completely wrong. It is well known that the more you keep in their face, the more you call them to reiterate your interest will help you secure a place.

Simone, don't be upset. My nearly three year old has been in nursery full time since she was 4 1/2 months. She's now at two different nurseries and loves it. Always has. She pushes us away in the morning. We're cramping her style! I don't read research papers. I just look at The children at my nursery and they're all happy, chatty, bouncy and confident little things. They're also firm friends and it's lovely getting to know the parents. Don't worry and do what feels right for you and your little one!

I wish I could agree with you fuchsia. But I do think there is a pb with the actual care. I am lucky if the drs spend two mns with me. Each time I seem to get hassled drs who are rushed off their feet. And all I need really is a referral to a private consultant. so I am hardly a drag on precious nhs resources. This calling at 8.00am is not a workable solution. I have to be in the office for 7.30am. What if I wait at home and call them only to be told there's no appointment like it's happened in the past when I was ill? How much of my time do they want to waste?

There used to be a nursery which did not have long opening hours (therefore cheaper) and took children from people on low income and university students. Can't remember the name? Can someone remember?

Try excel on Forest Hill Rosd.

Thanks fuschia. Will try that but it's not a long term solution. And ratty, even if gps made half the money they got under labour, I'd still expect them to provide a better service than they do now. My doctor in France does home visits, answers her own phone and writes her own reference letters. She makes a fraction of what dr Gupta makes and provides a far superior service.

Interesting they had a slot on Friday for you but nothing for my husband until 10th May and 3rd May for me. And that's after they cancelled me because a GP had gone off sick. I agree reception staff is polite. But, to be honest, if they were rude as well as being unable to give me an appointment, I think that would just make matters worse. I just want to see the Drs in charge of this practice deliver the service they are paid for.

DMC now advising people to turn up to try and see a GP rather than call. Waiting room constantly empty as far as I can see. Nearest appointment today is 10th May. If you, like me, are finding it increasingly difficult to get even a 2mn slot with a GP at DMC, please email your complaint to: [email protected]

Great news indeed.

She's still little. If having milk with her friends makes her happy, i would continue. My nearly three year old is still drinking gallons of milk everyday. We now cut it with water but hardly ever did until she turned two. My daughter has been at nursery since she was four months. I have always gone with their advice which has been consistently good. It's also good for the kids to all follow the same routine to avoid them becoming upset.

And You certainly have not failed! Whatever the method of delivery, the important thing is for baby and you to be healthy. Which you will be. King's is excellent and you will be looked after. Agree with fuchsia re: epidural.

How about maxi skirts and maxi dresses? Maybe from American Apparel?

I would think so. I have lodged a complaint with the PCT. enough is enough.

Would be okay (ish) if at least an explanation was given!