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had anyone recently applied for Canadian citizenship for their kids ? the website says it can take up to 12 to 15 months to process and I was wondering if anyone had experience with it and how long it actually too. Trying to figure out if its just a guide timeline or it will take a year or longer thanks

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When you get a rare night out with your other half without the kids where in ED to you like to go? Where makes you feel the most like your on a proper date without breaking the bank ?

Anyone know where I can get a gift engraved locally ? It a small picture frame thats takes a 4x6 photos. I tried the Timpsons by Sainsburys but they only engrave small items. Google isnt helping, any ideas ?

Thanks all for your posts and private messages. I really appropriate your thoughts. I just love this forum!

Ladies I'm looking for some wedding dress advice. I'm trying to stick to my budget but of course once you start looking things can get out of hand. I haven't found a dress yet but I was wondering if I see a great dress I love can I justify the cost by planning to sell it afterwards? Does that work? Are they easy to find buyers for? Have many of you been able to sell the dress after and recoup some (half??) of the cost? Is it realistic to plan to sell if after or should I just stick to my oh so small budget. Would love to hear from the forum voices of experience

If you could find out if they need maternity clothes or what exactly they want that would be great. Thanks

Does anyone know where I could donate maternity clothes locally-ish? I would like them to go to a mother and baby home type of place but cant find any info online where would be best to send them to. I would prefer to do this than a regular charity shop any suggestions ?

Im looking for a tailor to make a mens waistcoat and shirt. Does anyone have any recommendations for a tailor in London or close to London ?

Fish Chips and More it it so.

I wish we could have the Fish & Chips by the seaside :-( Thanks for all the tips... looking forward to my dinner tonight

We have an overseas guest who want some proper British fish and chips for dinner. Can anyone recommend somewhere in ED that got good fish and chips take away or eat in, pub or fish bar that's kid friendly. I'm not a fan of the sea cow ..... Cheers

We have an overseas guest who want some proper British fish and chips for dinner. Can anyone recommend somewhere in ED that got good fish and chips take away or eat in, pub or fish bar that's kid friendly. I'm not a fan of the sea cow ..... Cheers

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Hi, I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments and let you know how we got on. After contacting the clinic at Kings I was told I would need a lactation referral to get it done so I decided to go to one of the breastfeeding cafes thinking there was nothing wrong with our feeding. In the few days before we were due to attend the breastfeeding my babies feeding did start to get worse, the feeds were short and very close together and I she wasnt draining my breast properly. The lactation consultant took one look in her mouth and refereed us on the spot and we had her tongue tie cut a few days later. Turns out it was quite sever and although I didn't think it was effecting her feeding the sensation during feeding after was so different. They told me she wasn't covering her gum when feeding but I thought the slight pain was all part of the feed. Although shes was a chubby baby it was still effecting her feeding so I guess not all tongue tie babies show poor weight gain as a result. Im glad I ignored her weight and got it checked anyway the difference has been amazing although I did have to re-train her to feed correctly.

I feel its very easy to call for the nursery to be closed immediately and that people would take their kids out straight away. However I dont think anyone saying that has their kids going to Oaktree. East Dulwich needs more nurseries not less. As far as I know there are no nurseries you can call up in our area that will give you child a place tomorrow. wait list are very long. If the nursery closes the parents and children will be in a horrible situation. The kids attending there know the environment, have lovely little friends and are settled. I agree with Convex, we need to see how they react to this and move on.

Thank you everyone for your messages!!!!!!! Im going to have it looked at anyway and see what the experts say. If anyone would like to suggest who to take her to that would be great. Shes feeding ok now but still extremely regularly, around every 1.5 - 2hrs day and night and the feeds dont last long, max 10mins, so Im wondering is feeding tiring for her. I haven't had her weighted since we were discharged by the community MW but shes "chunky", seems to be getting bigger for sure and not damaging my nipples while feeding so it doesn't appear to effect her now but as some people have suggested it may in a few weeks time. Thanks for taking the time to reply. It means a lot to hear stories from other local people. Much appreciated !

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has had a baby with a tongue tie but has been able to breast feed no problem. My 1st baby had a tongue tie and was unable to feed, it was a total nightmare and we got referrals for him and he had it cut at the clinic in Kings at 2 weeks old. My 2nd baby born recently also has a tongue tie, however she has been able to breast feed no problem. I know it can effect speech in the future but usually doesn't. I am wondering if I should go private and get it dealt with to avoid future problems or should it be left alone? All info I can find online is only about dealing with it if there is a feeding problem. I had a tongue tie as a baby but was able to feed, speech was not effected but had to get it cut as a teenage due to dental issues. anyone got any experience of this ?

Thanks all for your input. Great suggestions !!!

I am hoping to meet some friends for a week night dinner with a new baby. From ED the easiest meet up suggested location seems to be London Bridge. I dont need a kids food menu, baby will only be a few weeks old but need changing facilities and somewhere that is ok with a breastfeeding and likely crying unsettled baby at times. I don't fancy Wagamamma as I really want somewhere with decant chairs so I can breast feed. Anyone got any suggestions of where to go?

we have a smart trike and it doesn't get loads of use, the cant really peddal for ages. We have ones of these toddle bikes and love it. Light so toddler can carry it, stable with 4 wheels to get on and off and narrow enought to make getting toddlers leg over easy. Scooting around the house and we recently started taking it to the park. http://www.toddlebike.co.uk/

we have a roll of recycled paper we use, its brown so we decorate it with stamps, for xmas we have snowflake stamps, for birthday we have other stamps, you get the idea. hate wrapping paper espically the type that you cant recycle that has foil in it.

Sophia, the moderator sets up the "summer babies 2014" group. Last years "summer babies (due June, July, Aug 2013) was started in December. The spring babies one appeared when I was 12weeks pregnant or so. Im sure it will be up on the forum soon for all the moms due in summer.

Great, I'll look out for the table of bumps ! See you at 10am.

sounds good to me. I hope to come along toddler-free.