Bluemum

Thank you all for your replies. I will try sling library on Tuesday!!!

After my second c-section my back is not what it used to be. My new baby (well, not so new, he is 5 months now!), is a needy chap and will scream the house down unless he is on my arms. I've been trying to get things done around the house with a mix of letting him cry a bit and using Baby Bjorn, which is killing my back, so I can't cope for more than 10/15min until I need to get him off. I've heard Ergo and Manduca are much easier on the back, so I was wondering if anyone (with bad back) would confirm that as I can't invest nearly ?100 on something that will end up hurting me again!!!

A close friend run a "tent/marquee" business and because of it most of our friends got married on tents. Tents are great and specially if you want to party all through the night without worrying about a particular time when you have to leave a venue etc... check their website http://www.lpmbohemia.com/

Carla, has been a great find and helps me with both kids in addition to been great at waxing. my 2 year old loves her and I would totally recommend her to anyone. Been late and cancelling appointments happens and I can't see why someone would jeopardize someones livelihood by posting such a harsh comment on here.

I'm trying for a VBAC here, so if baby doesn't come out by the 20th, I'll need another c-section. Nothing to loose really! Hopefully the combination of sweep, acupuncture, walks, curry, sex, and everything else available, I'll be able to try for a natural birth. Fingers crossed!!!!

Thank you all, will book appointment!!!

Hi there! I'm having a sweep on monday and want to back it up with a session of acupuncture a couple days later if nothing happens, can anyone recommend a local place/person that does this kind of 'treatment'? Thank you!

Hi Saffron, My daughter started at Rose House in September. I love it, she loves it. We were on a waiting list for nearly 1 year and I'm still on a waiting list for an extra day. There are 2 sites but both are lovely and staff moves around both venues. I totally recommend it!

My daughter, had really bad Eczema all over her body (from her 1st bday, she is nearly 3 now). Even her eyelids where covered! I paid ?300 for a Allergy test in Harley street just to be told she isn't allergic to anything (they've tested her for over 30 allergens) and probably her eczema was hereditary (husband has got it a little). Searching on the internet for treatment alternatives, I've came across Hemp seed oil (sold at some big Sainsburys or Waitrose, "The Good Oil"). I've started giving her a 5ml spoon every morning. I also read that aqueous cream only makes Eczema worsen, so I stopped that and changed to Aveeno dry Skin moisturiser twice a day. In my case, thanks to those 2 simple changes her skin has almost cleared out completely. She still has a couple of persistent patches, but compered to how it was before, I cant believe how much better her skin is. Give it a go!

Just got a Hexbub set for my godson (3y) and he loved it!!! Got it from Toys r Us in Old Kent Road. They've got 3 or 4 different sets, you can get a small one and add to it later. I think that's part of the fun. Or join one kids set to another, and so on. Have a look at website: www.hexbug.com

Just got a amazing one from Zara. Thick, high waisted (holding my flabby stomach is a MUST!, excellent price! Check it out: http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-I2011/122013/432531/HIGH%2BWAISTED%2BLEGGINGS

Here is the timetable attached!

Me and my husband are always struggling when talking about my daughter's "pussy"! That's how I refer it on me (in private, obviously!) and it doesn't feel right calling her "private bits" the p word. So, we go from: make sure you put cream on her "bits" to She is a bit red "down there"! After reading this thread, I made a decision! I will start calling it vulva and that's what she will learn from mummy and daddy when she starts talking. EDF rocks!

Great idea! What ages would the group be suitable for?

Try: Night flight, stop over (I think helps with the cabin fever feeling on a long haul) and most important PIRITON!!!!