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Any second or third time mums-Im heading to Tumble at the Albrighton centre - 10am this morning with 2yo and 6 week old, with a friend and her two. If anyone else is going and fancies saying hello then pls do. I'll be in jeans and striped tshirt, hair scraped back and v dark circles under my eyes!

I swore by the snooze shade for son #1!!! It helps them to sleep so how can that be cruel?

Ditto. Husband working late and toddler + 3 week old + bedtime = couldn't make it but I'm very keen to hear what was said. Cheers

I also have 2 yo and 2 week old.... Have been going to all saints church playgroup on weds morning and its a lovely playgroup, 2 y o loves it and am planning to go along with both if not this week, then next.

I forgot about all the blooming medical appointments in the first few weeks! We sadly won't make tomorrow but will def try to make it next thurs. Well done mummies and babies, it's so near the end of May they must all be nearly here now! Clare

We were hoping to make it down today but something came up. I hope all mummies and babies are doing well and hopefully see you soon Clare

Hi all, hope everything going well with babes and bumps. Our son Finlay was born at home on Saturday morning - yay! and were just finding our feet so won't be around today as have a docs appointment and making the most of daddy being at home. If Thursday meet is on then we might come down to the clock house though. Clare

I bought my son some very cool/cute trainers online from John Lewis by Pediped. I think they are an American company but they do specialise in kids and have very supportive heel cushions, arches etc. little one loves them.

So, annoyingly on this beautiful day, my son has woken with fever and I don't think I'm going to be able to make it in the end :( enjoy the sunshine all x

Hi ladies, hope you've all had a lovely bank holiday weekend? Wondering if anyone is up for meeting with kids in tow at peckham rye 1 o'clock club tomorrow? We've got an appointment on lordship lane at 10am but hoping to waddle down there afterwards with my two year old son. Weather is looking good too! Yay! Clare Ps any more new arrivals this week?

Another recommendation for Guilio.... I trained with him for 8 months after my son was born to try and get my motivation back and started to notice results after just a few weeks (2 sessions per week). I found I just didn't have enough time to dedicate to the long road back to fitness and wanted a "quick fix". Guilio pushed me much harder than I would have pushed myself and kept me motivated each week. I originally intended to train with Guilio for 6-8 weeks and ended up booking weekly sessions for 10 months (until the morning sickness with baby #2 got too much!) I will definitely be getting back in touch with Guilio in 6 months!

Ah congrats Jude! I hope you're all settling in well and Maddies big sister is being nice? Sorry I wasn't around today, had a trip to bluewater to get a few last min buys and something nice to look forward to wearing in a few (!) weeks time! Hope you all had a nice sunny day! Clare

Ps clock house is corner of Barry road and Peckham rye

Hi ladies, Finally on mat leave and toddler at nursery tomorrow do may well make it down for a relaxing (for me anyway) lunch. Are you planning to stay around that long if I pop along around 12? Clare X

It wasn't in the buzz zone (soft play) but in one of the halls and there were only 3 of us today. I think due to inset days etc it was quieter than usual, so I can't really comment sadly. Sorry.

Went to Beckenham spa this morning for baby gym (walking-3 yo) they had traditional gym equipment out such as spring boards, benches, beams etc. as well as a slide and tunnel for play. My son is nearly two and loved it, there were also a couple of 15-16 month olds who loved it. The session is 45 mins and could have stayed much longer.

Thanks for all your feedback, I think I'm going to try mini gym at beckenham spa. Will let you know how I get on!

There is a session on tomorrow morning at crystal Palace sports centre called Toddlers World. I've been trying to find out whether this is an organised activity or just a soft play session, not much info on the web and they are closed now... Over to you! Has anyone been that can tell more? Thanks!

Evening Ladies, I'm finishing work on 19th (yay!) and will be up for regular meet up times on any day, with or without my nearly 2 year old depending on what day as he's at nursery on thurs and fri x

Hi ladies, Tumble would be great for us, haven't been to date as I work Tuesday but off as of two weeks time with my nearly two year old. I'm not due until the end of May so get the feeling that most of the babies in the group will have arrived by then too! X

We stayed at the Evesham hotel for a weekend with whole family and it was fabulous. Not technically IN Stratford but about 20 min drive. They were realllllly accommodating for little ones with food menus, travel cots, toys in the garden, a swimming pool, listening service etc etc. also pet friendly.

Agreed, we have bought shoes for our little man there and always receive impartial advice.

Lovely to meet you too! I hope it wasn't too annoying being faced with an interrupting toddler for an hour? Jess, don't worry, totally understand! Have a good week ladies Clare

Well looks like I'm here all alone then :( next time! X

Great, ill be there too. See you all tomorrow then! Clare