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At least they go forward, I feel this will make it a bit easier for us parents, as opposed to people who can have lie-ins and feel they lose an hour. Or am I being optimistic, sigh.

Thanks guys. I don't want to cause panic here but doctor suspects Rubella, which is viral so no treatment other than Calpol and topical lotions for the rash. So we are incubating.

Our 13 month old woke up this morning with a rash all over his tummy, back and forehead. He had his 12 month jabs on Weds (Hib/Men) and had a temp that evening, which lasted 24-48 hours on and off. He's also teething, had the vomiting bug last week and generally been not very happy. Stupidly we haven't done the glass test and now he's asleep and I am not going to wake him to do that, but pretty sure the rash fades momentarily when pressure applied. Reading on the NHS Direct website, it sounds like it could be heat rash. But it's not exactly been baking lately; but could it be a result of the fever/jabs? Bit worried but thinking it probably looks worse than it is, and doesn't really seem to be causing him much bother: no scratching. We've not introduced any new foods/drink/washing powder. If it's no better in the morning, I'll try and get a doc's appt but was after some reassurance from other parents that they've witnessed something similar!

Wow, the Garrison looks amazing. Can we go en masse one evening and hire the cinema room? Leaving the bubs at home of course.

There are some tasty places on here: http://www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk/

Definitely book your ticket in advance for Jelly Babies. If you're a fusion member, you can book over the phone - if they ever answer it - but if not, you'll have to book in advance at Peckham Pulse itself. I think worth doing 'cos you don't want to psych yourself up, plan feeding around the timing of the session, pack your bags etc , only to get there and find you can't go in. It happened to us a lot and was quite dispiriting. 3 months is a great age for swimming and it definitely tired my son out. It really felt like the first grown up ish thing he did.

Brilliant idea for a future event. Sue is my neighbour and did our wedding - top knotch and lovely lady. I'm free and keen for the 16th xx

I was umming and erring about coming to the night out but now feel a group hug and some red wine would be heart warming. Have made some lovely friends thanks to the forum and it's definitely helped me with family life - especially thanks to lorraineliyanage who provided me with a birthing pool mid labour. My friends and family thought that was amazing!

But it was good to see the men finally being shown in a good light. It made me think how hard it must be for the bloke really, feeling like a spare part. In the early ish stages of my labour, my husband did the crossword and slept but was a total trouper for when I really needed him - which was for about 12 hours. Like the rest of you, I am absolutely loving this programme and don't want it to end. I too googled 'becoming a midwife' but then remembered I was crap at science and I'd be way too emotional. Agreed that the midwives were brilliant and hilarious. What great attitudes. They seem to have a great team there.

Nothing wrong at all with venting and sharing on here - completely what some parts of the forum are for. I mean, there is something about everything on here. Aside from the totally sad unfairness of a four-old cancer patient, witnessing this kind of reaction must have been gobsmacking. And probably right that the OP discussed it on here afterwards rather than confronting the lady in the PO, especially as the little boy was unaware of the comment. I remember a similar discussion when there was a new CBeebies (I think) presenter with a missing limb and many parents felt that their children just accepted differences, although they often need careful and tactful explaining, without being patronizing, very hard I imagine. Just as I dread my son asking me lots of questions as he grows up that I won't be able to answer because I didn't always listen at school.

Totally personal choice but from a practical side, as Molly says, you can get a lot of useful preparation done (if that doesn't sound too clinical). And emotionally, a surprise isn't always what you want in labour. We chose to find out at the 2nd scan stage mainly because we were too impatient and excited. I was always convinced it was a boy because at 14 weeks - and this may be too much info for some - I dreamt that I had a willy...and then at the scan the sonographer said 'it's a girl' and I felt so surprised. And then 5 mins later, she said 'oops, no, there's a willy, it's a boy.'

Really sorry for you. Great the doc came and checked her over. It will pass, but poor poppet, and poor you. If it's any consolation, I think the doc is right: there are lots of vomity and runny pooey little ones about at the mo. Our 1 year old just puked up today's lunch, tea, milk all over himself, the cot, the floor, us...and the same thing has happened over last few days and he has slept just fine. Good luck for the night and her speedy recovery.

Speak to a chemist because I'm not a health-care professional but you could try Dioralyte for keeping bubs hydrated. I think you can get it over the counter.

I love these accronyms. So just watched yesterday's episode on catch up. Watched FFGtDB thinking 'hmmmm was it the orange peel that FFJtC said he didn't like? Was it? Was it? Oh, okay so I don't like it either. Oooh but it's a pudding.' But I'd still rather eat an underdone cake mixture of chocolate fondant 'cos that's a real pudding. You can just see the contestants thinking 'whatever Gregg, John liked it' In the real world, we are going to Smith of Smithfield's for lunch tomorrow. I'll tell FFJtC what I think. Hey, apparently FFGtDB is from Peckham. Or has that already been discussed?

Re Maclarens, we bought the Triumph when my son was 9 months ish, mainly because it was cheaper and apparently foldable with one hand - not that I've ever actually tried. It's fine: compact, lightweight, but I look wistfully at Quests/Technos because my main gripe with the Triumph is the back rest of the seat: you can have it either up ish or down ish and is done with a kind of belt round the back, rather than an enjoyable clicky system, and he looks slumped however I do it. Sorry that my words are very untechnical.

We've got the tripp trapp, without the harness but with the baby seat, and R has been in it since he was 7 months old (perhaps I should take him out now ho ho ho). Never fallen out of it, or attempted to get out of it. I push him up to the table and he's much more interested in making a mess with his food. But do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Funnily enough, I was thinking this morning how ridiculous I was strapping R into his harness in his pram when I took him out alone for the first time at 8 days old. As if he was going to wriggle out of it! But all I could think about was potential 'danger'. Edited because we crossed in the post and I was also going to say I wondered the same when researching highchairs but a very relaxed and sensible friend with 3 under 5s and 3 tripp trapps pointed out that of course the manufacturer would encourage buying all the bits and bobs.

woodyp91 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not a hijack - just explaining how it works inside > a babe so that you can think about it from a > physiological angle.This might help you make the > decision for yourself - which is what you want I > am sure. Why would getting more information about > something mean getting 'upset'? If by upset you > mean - 'get people to think through a problem from > as many angles as possible so that they are > empowered to make proper informed decisions' then > so be it. Okay, because after a lot of discussion at home, having already weighed up what we believe to be the pros and cons of allowing our son to have these injections - my husband had no injections and I had them all - we are now, like others, trying to make his injections as comfortable as possible for him (or possibly I am just typically worrying too much). When I talk about upset, I mean parents being upset by this potential 'debate' you seem to want to start. I'm talking about people whose children have already had their injections - maybe together - and who may be a little off colour, coincidentally or not. It's no big deal, I wanted to find out about other people's real experiences so many thanks to those who shared theirs. Appointment made for late 12 month injections and I'll take the rest from there.

Hey woodyp91 - not the place. This was not my question. I don't want to discuss pros and cons of vaccines thanks. And I don't want anyone whose babies have had or need to have their injections to be upset by your comments. I wouldn't choose to read a thread discussing whether to have the injections or not so don't hijack this thread. Thanks.

Agh, did not want to start a thread about whether to have vaccinations or not but to learn about experiences of having these specific vacs together versus a month apart.

Brilliant analogy randomv!

WOW, just managed to watch Tuesday's episode and was also in tears before the programme actually started! Lisa is such a brave, strong woman, and only 22. She was going through such turmoil but still managed to be eloquent and amusing, very likeable girl. Yep, the water birth was very interesting and quick, and silent! Think the partner of the woman who was determined to have a VBAC came good in the end and though he said some apalling things, I think he was frustrated and tired (of course, not as much as the brilliant mum), but was being a complete pain in the ar*e at times. And wow, when they were helping the newborn to breathe they all seemed so calm, even the parents - or maybe they were in shock - I was on the edge of my seat. The midwife was a wierd combo of being annoying and amazing I thought. I think her forced jollity would have driven me mad but at the same time I would feel she was totally in control and knew what she was doing, which is what you want. Once again, I am extremely impressed and grateful for the wonderful work that midwives do.

Any thoughts on this? Need to make appointments for my son who was 1 last week. Feel anxious about the idea of him having 3 injections in one go now that it sounds like they're offered together or am I worrying too much...?! Is there any point in having the 12 month one - Hib/MenC - one week and the 13 month - MMR + PCV - ones another week?! According to the schedule on the NHS website it still sounds like they're done at different times.

Anyone recommend a good place to have laser eye surgery? Doesn't have to be local to ED. Thanks

Gripping viewing. But the new dads were portrayed pretty badly: I wanted to slap the jokester, especially when he tried to lock his wife in the loo, and the other one didn't say a word - to be fair, he was probably terrified. Thought the girl who had the caesarian was so brave.

Glad you both had positive and reassuring experiences - good luck with it all.