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I just spotted a fully decorated Christmas tree next to a phone box on Camberwell New Road. It's April. Does that count Nette?

I've got one of those 'boomerang' type pillows you can have. Please PM to arrange getting it to you, if you want it. P

Oooooh massive boo hooer this week. Am in floods, sniff sniff.

Don't worry. Use it, it's clearly working. And will give you all some much needed rest. You and she will know when it's time for milk, or when the dummy does the job. Had exactly the same worries as you 2 years ago and husband had to send me out of the room when we first gave him one as I was worried about so-called nipple confusion. But it worked. And now he's 2 and absolutely understands dummy is for sleep only. Definitely personal choice, and there will be many who disagree with me, but it seems you've found something she likes.

Love it! Well done!

...and stretch marks, Mums. Listen to this if you get the chance: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z629x#p00fm11q

Someone at work just told me about this website - you probably all already know about it. Good for rainy day projects maybe: http://www.yellowmoon.org.uk

The genius bar thing worked - well, they gave me a new phone (no charge). Amazing service. However, I had to queue for ages, despite having an appointment. A word of warning for anyone else trying it. Thanks so much for advice.

Thanks so much all. I tried the hard reset - didn't work. I haven't got another phone to try the sim card in either. And it's a new sim card now so I suspect it's the phone that's the problem. I'm liking the sound of the genius bar: maybe I can nip there at lunchtime tomorrow. Especially if they can save all the data. Thank you dear forumites.

Help. My i-phone (3G) suddenly stopped working last Friday afternoon. It said no signal, and has done ever since, and it's def not just a signal issue. At first I could still use the internet, just not the phone/messages, I guess cos I was at home so connected through wifi but now I can't get anything from it all. I spoke to Orange at great length on Saturday to report it, and last night, and in between they sent me a new SIM card, which has made no difference to the problem. Anyone heard of this being a problem before and might know which buttons I need to press? I can't bear to ring Orange for the 3rd time and go through the whole palaver. Thanks P

Same problem in Upland Road today - top end. There was a leak of some kind last Thursday at the top of Upland and so water was running down the gutter all day at quite a rate. Don't know if it's connected, or helpful.

Have you tried a dummy at night to settle him: maybe he's comfort sucking? That way he can get what he needs milkwise in the daytime. Of course you still have to wake/get up to give him the dummy, but gradually it might work. Good luck, it's knackering.

Keef Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well, the world, and on a smaller level, the > family room, would be a dull place if we all > agreed all the time. I like this section of the > forum, there are some interesting conversations. I > just wish a few more of the dads from the lounge > would get involved in this section a bit more. Quite, I love to hear the dads' perspective. Ah I've got so much to say on this topic and can't quite find the time to do so properly. In the meantime, the book I mentioned in the previously-related thread is this one (and I should say I work for the publishers but am not trying to drum up publicity at all but am finding it a very good read indeed and is relevant to this thread): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shattered-Modern-Motherhood-Illusion-Equality/dp/product-description/1846553970

MrTwirly: they're not scowling at you unwelcomingly: they are probably not even noticing you at all. But if they do, it could be out of envy of your table for one for a single tubster, free from the shackles of a super buggy.

No, I'm talking about the presumption at large: in the workplace, mainly. Attitudes towards working parents. Perhaps my husband works in a very male-orientated field. Absolutely no question that he could amend his working hours, whereas my workplace has been very good. Like I said, this is not a moan about blokes. I know loads of dads who pull their weight, including my husband. Like someone said, perhaps this is for another thread. The OP has my sympathy and support. You must be knackered.

I have just started reading a book on this very topic: the inequality and the presumption that it's the woman/mum who changes her working hours post baby. It's called Shattered and will share link when not on iPhone. But don't want to turn this into a husband bashing thread. And also let's not forget that SAHMs do very long days too. My husband has just started a job at heathrow so is leaving house at 5.30am and back well after son's bedtime. I work 4 days/week and have always been responsible for drop off and pick up, living at the mercy of the 185. We are already fearing for our sanity and family life. Good post ryedalema.

I know them, sending you a pm.

Am currently looking through: ownersdirect.co.uk Sounds like could be what you're after.

How far are you prepared to travel? The Spanish pryanees are absolutely beautiful and have the best campsites I've ever seen - many with log cabins. I've been quite often in August and the weather has always been perfect. Could fly cheaply to Girona with Ryanair, I think. Can't think of specific campsites offhand but will try to remember and let you know. P

It probably IS pms! Have you had a period yet?

Locally: Horniman In town: Transport museum in Covent Garden or Science Museum

Unless the ststem has changed in last year, you can only book in advance by phone if you're a member, otherwise you can go in person and buy your ticket in advance for a future session. If you turn up on spec, my experience was often that the sessions were full. Very frustrating to plan your day, esp feeding, and pack all the swimming faff only to find you can't go. On the other hand, sometimes they would say it was full but if you waited til quarter past, you could go in because there were those who had booked but not shown up.

I always found a mug of horlicks, a biscuit and reading a chapter of a good book helped. Rock 'n roll it ain't but who cares.

Ha ha phew, thank goodness I'm not alone! Damzel - I do the same when we play 'remember remember', if he doesn't put the pair in the box I can't quite handle it. OCDs were at their most heightened when my son was tiny. If the remote controls weren't lined up with my phone and glasses' case, I was feeling stressed. Ridiculous I know but the only explanation I can give is that it gave me some order amongst all the chaos of dealing with a newborn.

Another bike nicked, from locked side door alleyway, and bike was chained. From upland road. Bloody fed up of this!