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You're totally right... can't be booked nor can The Florence. Think its looking like the Sports Club behind our Dulwich house! Bring on the children's entertainer, bouncy indoor castle, soft play area... and outside catering to boot! Aaaaarrgh! Hey ho! Thank you for your helpful suggestions and comments everyone!

Thanks Jules.. will check that out today too! Phew!

Thank you so much Ginster! I was trying to remember what was in Herne Hill so your comments have really helped and I shall check them out today!

Help everyone! I have been out of London for a year and decided to come back for my twins first birthday celebration and combine that with a good catch up with friends with older children too. My first thought was The Herne as it has a separate barn for the babies soft play area and the climbing frame area for the older ones.... and jolly good food and drinks for us adults! Alas... its booked and I'm now having a meltdown as I can't think of anywhere else as suitable! It will be early October so tricky weather wise... PLEASE let me know your suggestions and thank you all in advance! Emma

Thank you everyone so far for your helpful comments! Convex could i ask which company you used for nappies/ rep? And did they offer a laundry service too? As like KatDew.... think i'll defo struggle with twins nappy laundry on top of everything else! Really appreciate your help everyone!

Hi all, I'm just about to pop with twins next week and have a stash of disposables to use while they're tiny but, having read somewhere that I'm likely to use 9,000 between birth and potty training (Aaarrgh!), I thought, for the sake of the environment and my purse, I'd ask the good parents of ED for their knowledge, experiences and recommendations on re-usables! Thank you all and look forward to reading your comments! Emma x

Thank you all so very much for your kind words of support and suggestions... I've been really touched by all the messages whether on Thread or on PM. Firstly, yes my hands and fingers especially are visibly swollen and it is nigh on impossible to pick up small things or open anything, jars bottles or those silly Tetra Pak foily bits. Am definitely going to try the 30 sec hot cold combo Ramble... and have got my Epsom Salts ready for tonight's bath so thanks for that super tip! Got Osteo tomorrow which I am sooo looking forward to. And yes, I've just discovered the Walk- In Physio appts this morning! Thank you and am going on Wednesday to Kings. As for injections... would definitely have them but not til babies are born. Soon as they are though...if CTS not gone, its injections and operation if all else fails as will have 2 bundles of wriggly fun to look after! 38 wks with twins is super impressive... you are my idol Fushcia! Am taking Paracetamol hun.. temporarily helps which is great. Too much typing for me now guys so off to watch some rubbish daytime tv with hands in Hot and Cold bowls!! Thanks again... you've all been so thoughtful, Emma

Sounds like a plan then! Thursday is good for me... I don't mind where although afternoon is better for me as I'm really suffering with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which is keeping me up through the night! Got ante-natal all day Saturday so Sunday I'll be a zombie! Best, Emma

Hi Ramble 66, Thank you so much for responding with your suggestions! To be honest the thought of heat on them really does make me think they'll explode straight off my arms! But i do agree, I think regular icing is the way forward... on and off throughout the day. Soon as I leave the house my first stop shall be for Epson Salts!! God knows what they are but I am prepared to stick my hands in them if there's any chance of relief! I have an Osteo appt on Tuesday to see if he can help and I do drink lots of water (approx 2L per day) but will also get some tea from LL too! I've tried the 'hands up to sleep' thing but got pins and needles anyway so to be honest bedtime is just something to be dreaded and somehow 'got through' and the knowledge I will be up every 2 hrs waving my arms around like a mad woman! Do have a bit of stiff neck but nothing to complain too much about really. Thank you so much... really appreciate your comments and shall act on the advice immediately! Have a good day, Emma

The Rye! On Peckham Rye. Amazing food and lovely staff, atmosphere and gdns. Extremely kiddy friendly. Loads of highchairs and kids moving around freely. ... Think you may supply them with your delish meat too actually Mr Mark @ Buthcers Block?!? Enjoy your lunch, Emma

Dear all... I have CTS in both my hands and tonight has been the worst yet as I have only managed an hours sleep before waking again in agony. I am 7 and a half months pregnant with twins and CTS came on approx. 3 wks ago and has got worse each day. At the moment, my hands and completely pins and needles, shooting pains thru my wrists and my fingers feel as if they are going to explode such is the swelling. I have tried acupuncture and have bought splints/ wrist supports for both hands and nothing has helped. The only slight relief I get is when I put both hands in a bowl of ice water for 30 mins which means I can then attempt to do things i.e email, make food, apply make up, anything! Does anyone know of anything I can do or treatment I can get to ease this constant pain? I really appreciate you taking the time to read this and help me. Thank you, A sleep deprived Emma!

Hi there, I'm Emma and am just about to become a single parent of twins, due anytime now really. Split up with my partner recently and would love to catch up with you all on your next outing please. Look forward to hearing about it soon... Thanks a lot, Emma

Hi all, I'll be able to join tonight so will see everyone at 8ish EDT... Think I may be able to spot where you're all gathered! Lots of love and good luck to Ellie et al xx Emma x

Hi all... I'm around and would love to join as I missed the last meet up. Thurs 30th sounds fine with me so will just keep an eye out for venue and time confirmation. Take care ladies and thank god its cooler now!!! Emma

Hello everyone, I'm having twins... meant to be coming early Nov but Kings say they will arrive early Oct instead! So sorry I just missed a Meet Up, gutted, as these are my first babies and it would be lovely to meet up with other bumps and owners! How would a couple of weeks time be as per above message? I don't mind organising it... Let me know how that sits with you all. Best, Emma + 2