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  1. Hi Ruth, If you are the type of person who likes lots of information, there is some useful NICE summary guidance on C-sections, which includes a table highlighting the pros and cons on C-section vs VBAC. http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=byTopic&o=7252&set=true http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG13 (I read the summary) The medics/midwives seem reluctant to agree to planned C-sections after a first C-section - all the talk / encouragement in my case has been about (hospital) VBAC, though they haven't really explained why. Not sure how much choice there actually is. I have personally found the NICE guidance helpful - basically, there seem to be a lot more risks for the mother with a second C-section than with a VBAC. I am going to try for the VBAC, though with trepidation!
  2. Thanks admin. Agree with others that threads about public services should be in the more general sections of the forum and not the businesses section.
  3. As alternative reading would really recommend the Stepford Wives!
  4. At least it is just a random taxi driver and not your own brother-in-law / brother / husband referring to "waddling women" and laughing about it as mine did recently, grrrrr!
  5. We never got an appointment letter for the second scan - we were just told to see the person on reception at the end of the 12-week scan and he gave us a date, which was printed out at the bottom of the 12-week scan print-out (the one with the baby's measurements etc.) The booklet that came with the initial scan letter had the details about the later ("anomaly") scan and the cervical scan, as well as the first one.
  6. Second the recommendations for New Look - don't normally shop there, but many bargains and very nice, comfy and stylish jeans for ?14, also smart linen trousers for about the same.
  7. Sorry if my post sounds harsh, I do sympathise and was in some similar situations as a teen, although babysitting was not as bad as a lot of other jobs (e.g. catering, retail). Wish I'd had more confidence that there was other (better) work out there, but did gradually get better at taking decisions / standing up for myself, learnt the hard way!
  8. Maybe the one minute policy was just for your charming self sack donger.
  9. They do sound tight, but really it is up to your daughter to be more assertive and selective in her choice of jobs - part of being in the labour market after all!
  10. It was really hard to get hold of one from King's, I hired one from the internet, but became irrelevant as had a C-section in the end.
  11. giggirl Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Years ago, in the early 90's, I had a boss who was > a complete prat and liked to play games at > meetings. Nobody liked him. He always insisted > that the bottled water was fizzy water so I used > to give his bottle a little shake before meetings. > > Ha - a man with wet pants is not so scary. Hee hee, I have done the shake-up-the-fizzy-water one as well! Has excellent results as long as don't get caught!
  12. The Blue Mountain cafe has a notice outside in the evenings saying "wine bar", looks quiet and probably not showing the footie!
  13. What a nightmare and mess! Just makes no sense does it.
  14. In our ante-natal classes someone likened the moment of crowning / birth to a "ring of fire", making Johnny Cash's classic an appropriate option! The one by the Smiths that goes "Hang the DJ" could also be good for releasing some angst if annoyed with the medics on-hand! Vik - that's lovely about the song and getting through the colic, and inspiring to know that you came through and went on to have 4!
  15. Fuschia, really sorry you're going through all this stress. It is bad enough experiencing these things without problems accessing services. I've had the runaround from the NHS at times, and similarly been tempted just to shell out a fortune for private care, but personally have found that with enough persistence it does usually prove possible to get the care, though it shouldn't be that way. Also, sometimes through complaining they do listen more and make arrangements. I have sometimes got Mr Smiler to make calls, chase things up etc. when I have got overly upset with it all - he is less emotional and good at being assertive! It seems to be the Lanes' and the DMC GPs' policy to advise women with any bleeding, pain, accidents, concerns etc. in the first and second trimesters to go to Kings (EPU or the maternal assessment unit depending on how far along). I think that they should make this clearer and give people the contact details, times etc. for the King's services right at the start of pregnancy. Not sure from your messages, but did you get the "standard" 11-13 week scan / tests? If not, perhaps the Harris Birthright Centre can schedule a scan. The EPU also remains an option in the week. It is rubbish that the EPU sometimes turn women away - is so horrible not knowing what's happening and having to wait for a scan - suppose they must just have a set amount of appointments each day and they run out quickly after 8.30am. A nurse there said to me once that there're hardly any "walk-in" services of this type in London, so people come from all over, meaning that the King's service is overwhelmed. There are regular ante-natal clinics at Kings, which might be somewhere to talk to a specialist about your medical history, medication etc. I was there recently at about 18 weeks 'cos of being on heparin - the midwife referred me and was seen within the week, but no doubt GPs can refer there too, and it might be much quicker to see a GP and get referred by him/her than waiting for the midwife to come back from holiday (grrr). Really hope that you get some follow-up soon and are OK.
  16. Sorry, don't seem to be able to attach the letter - there is an update from the Council on Cllr Barber's thread, opening date now "August" , no firm date given, just lots of waffle. Pah!
  17. Dulwich Leisure Centre reopening August 2010.doc (163KB)
  18. Update (taken from James Barber's thread) Dulwich Leisure Centre reopening August 2010.doc (163KB)
  19. My daughter was the same, as soon as she could roll over (about 3 months) she slept on her front, often wedged into a corner of the moses / cot with her face down too, we just left her and it was fine.
  20. Fuschia, so sorry this has happened. The early pregnancy unit at Kings, 3rd floor of Jubilee Wing, is open from 8.30am til noon every day, they are really nice and am sure would scan you. No need for a GP referral. The phone number is 0203 2993186. They deal with up to 16 weeks, after that it is the maternal assessment unit, same wing, who are also helpful. Or, as you said, A&E. They are OK about kids being there, I have been there on my own with my toddler before, but it is a "drop in" service and can be a long wait (up to 2 hours), so take food, drinks, toys, nappies etc. Would be easier if you had someone with you or to look after the twins. Hope you get seen quickly and that the baby is OK.
  21. Never been, but am envious!
  22. RosieH Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Gin and tonic sorbet - one of 5 courses I made for > lunch for two dear friends who have just returned > from 6 months overseas - and just left my gaff > now. > Any chance of the sorbet recipe RosieH? Sounds fab! D'you need an ice-cream maker?
  23. I read in one of the freebie mags that the ladies who set up the company are doing a talk at a business networking thing in ED very soon.
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