Moos

Eileen, you make a reasoned point, but I got the impression that most people were commenting on behalf of where they live, as we tend to do. So it sounds like a resounding - "No, we don't believe there is an issue on our streets that we think will be solved by residents' parking". I lived in a residents' parking area previously, and it was expensive and a pain in the neck.

Well, you have to practise you kno-Ow!

Understand the relevance of 5 carols to the parade, but surely if it's a Hit Parade of carols it has to be 9? I'm very fond of In Dulce Jubilo and O Holy Night, as well as all the rafter-shakers like Hark the Herald. We're rehearsing an extract from Bach's Christmas Oratorio in choir at the moment, and it's just beautiful. Bloody hard, but so lovely.

That is an excellent idea, and if I were not so stuffed with virtue to sink to his level, I would do it immediately. *goes off in search of a bike*

Ooh, a whole 200 people: it must be universally true then

Brendan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do you have any supporting evidence for this? er, yeah, I read it in the paper some time. *mumble mumble*

Be kind, forumites. Personally, I would not be attracted to such a facility. I don't see that they all mesh together, and each of the things offered are independently available nearby.

It's been proven that tall people and good looking people on average earn more, so they should be charged more, as the money will mean less to them.

Our son's dry skin improved hugely when we stopped bathing him every day - he now has 2 or 3 baths or showers a week and is much less itchy and dry (also he still smells lovely). Have also used Diprobase and Sudocrem on the dry areas, which work well. Am also going to try shifting to using less detergent (even though we use an eco-friendly one) and trying the ecoballs for not-too-dirty washes. I personally have switched to unsweetened soy milk for my cereal and morning coffee, and my skin has cleared up lots. It's not that nice, though...

My son had his in his arm, no ill effects but it took ages - literally months - for the scab to heal. I also asked about having it in his leg (this is where I had it) but received the same answer as Molly.

On a road close to me, there's a guy who each time he moves one of his two cars will move the other just enough to block anyone else from taking the spot. Tosser. How selfish is that?

Ms B! good to see you back. I do think the majority of posters are agreeing with you, though. Anyway. pk, surely asking a small child to sit on a lap is no hardship? I rather agree that I don't see the relevance of whether she had paid or not (she's a child, she doesn't have to) nor of who was more tired than whom (small children generally win this one hands down), but overall it's just good manners to budge up for others where it's possible. The comment on tiredness reminds me of a comment made by a certain ex-poster who said he never stood up for old people on the bus because he'd been at work all day and they hadn't. Nice.

Should tall people pay more on the bus?

Shame about Jamie, though. I haven't watched it enough to work out what he might be like as a person, but he seemed a good singer. Is Lloyd always out of tune, or was it a bad song?

Also, please feel free to ignore the horrendous birth stories that your acquaintances will delight in foisting on you. Your birth will be unique to you, and the chances are it will be absolutely fine. People are very irresponsible with their tales of woe, and you don't need the stress. Give your partner a cuddle, and tell her to go to the cinema, read magazines or a paper, get up late, have long phone calls and baths, and generally do all the things that won't be possible for the first few weeks of your baby's life. Best of luck!

Whassisface.

Talking of veggies, isn't this great?

SteveT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Pronounce economics and keep a straight face. > The environment is polluted, > employment is on very lean times, > and the Health service is a long unnecessary wait > in the queue for most of us. > > > How strange you should pick up on that particular > point Moos are you feeling threatened? Steve, I've drunk all of my coffee this morning and I'm afraid I still don't understand your post - would you please kindly explain what you mean? P.S. Waiting lists in the NHS are substantially reduced from what they were a decade or so ago.

It's good to hear a positive point of view. I don't think we can blame the individual HVs, who are bounced from pillar to post and may be a little short with anxious mothers of clearly healthy and relatively (well, relatively in my case!) well-looked after babies. These are trained nurses with additional training and skills specific to health visiting, who are required to spend their entire time filling out forms. Must be very depressing. And for those who still want to do it in spite of the offputting amount of admin, there are few places and little budget.

Absolutely no thank you to resident parking in my part of Peckham - not far from you, Eileen.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- It matters not a whit to me if you dance with Ted, I have the last waltz with him marked down. *tosses head* Why, you cat. I just hope he doesn't break your heart, that's all. I'm off to make sheep's eyes at *Bob*.

Appreciate that HVs are hugely over-worked, but frankly they don't come across well. Sorry to say it as it must be frustrating for paediatric medical professionals like buggie to read. The stories related above are depressingly familiar to me - my relationship with my HV started with her saying casually within a minute of meeting me 'Oh yes, he has colic". Of course I believed her and was desperately upset. Luckily, he didn't have colic - was just windy as a tiny baby, and eventually got over it. She then went on maternity leave and wasn't replaced so there was no HV for most of my son's babyhood. He got his 8-month check after months of chasing when he was a year old. He is yet to have his 2 year check, in spite of months of chasing. Pretty poor all round, but I used friends and breastfeeding clinics for general baby advice, and the GP when he was ill.

snowboarder Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Our car seat can face forwards - it's a group 0/1 > and should fit up to about 4 yrs or 18 kilos > apparently....and can face forwards from 9 > kilos... > Hmm - I have read other previous threads on safety > etc. but I wonder...? I think we put our son in a forward-facing at 11 months, when he no longer fitted in his baby seat. These safety decisions are so hard - even if miniSB is heavy enough one does worry, even though the odds are with you. Perhaps you could ask your GP for advice?

I went out for the first time when my son was 2 weeks old - it was a very close friend's wedding that I wouldn't have missed for anything, and she had requested 'no kids'. I felt very anxious and strange being away from my son, but did enjoy the wedding, slipped away at about 9 and headed home with relief. Good on any mother who does what she wants to do, as long as she leaves her child in good care. I'm speculating, but a wealthy mother like Colleen may be feeling the impact of motherhood a bit less than your average bear, she may have day and night nannies to help her out.

This is obviously an issue which presses buttons, so it's good to hear views calmly expressed. My view is that while immunisation is a personal decision, it's important to bear in mind that it isn't only your own child's health that will be affected by your decision. It is only when the vast majority of children are immunised that diseases die out, and children are safe. I keep an open mind and have read with interest information on homeopathy, but have yet to see anything that I have found compelling and coherent enough to take up.