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...blimey - that packs alot into 3hrs (esp with such a big group). I teach for The Parent Company and we split basic life support/choking/recovery position and Accidents and Illness into 2 separate classes of 2hrs each and still find there's lots to pack into the time (especially giving all participants chance to practice the BLS/choking on baby and child size mannequins

OMG - remember this wedding (it was in the first series) it was interesting to say the least!

Ooh - I'm free both those days (it appears at the moment!)

I'll be on a night shift so won't be able to make it :(

Has anyone experience of using kiddiecare.com?? They seem to do really good deals on the website compared to high st chains/shops but would feel happier with knowledge others had used them ok.

it's the staying in/off work for 2 days after symptoms have stopped that's the problem - don't think many people do (have lots of kids coming in who've vomited at night and then said they wanted to go to school the next morning so parents have sent them - only to be having even more D&V by lunchtime!). Those 2 days are important to check it's properly out of your system and to ensure you're no longer infectious.

Can't remember which insurance company does it (?aviva - what use to be Norwich Union) but they do an offer where they can offer teenagers cheaper insurance but there is a curfew on when they can use the car - might be worth looking into. Doing a pass plus course will also help reduce insurance premiums.

jelonet is vasaline soaked gauze so prob the same stuff that MrsP used. Have seen silicone breast pads (?brand name is lilypadz) these might also help as they won't stick to your nipples (can imagine gauze pads ripping off each time - ouch!

littleEDfamily, think that's a really unfair comment regarding hospitals - can kind of understand under pressure you might have blurted that out to silence your B-i-L, but it's hardly a measured and justified statement to try and stand by now. (I'm guessing with planned homebirths you don't do labour ward tours). Reading on here often the opposite seems true and it sometimes feels that unless you're sorting out where the birthing pool will fit in the front room then you're just not going to have the "right" experience. I'm already thinking about having a hospital delivery when the time comes to meet bubs as I was a forceps delivery and hubbie was a ventouse delivery following his Mum having a 48hr labour... with odds like that, and with it being my first, I don't want to risk not having specialists and equipment to hand. I'm sure you've take a rational, balanced approach to making your decision - I am to mine as well. I hope all goes well for you x

Glad to help - hope that she gets the support she needs from them x

I'm bit behind you (due towards the end of Sept) but it's my first and doing shift work am free random days so would be happy to be sociable!

Are you sure your daughter hasn't checked with the HR dept of her trust what their policy is regarding parents returning to work (the manager will have to tow the line with whatever trust policy is). They may even have someone in the HR dept who specificially deals with childcare enquires and is aware of policies/what the trust will or can do. She should be able to work set days/shift times which will take away the problem of knowing what days childcare'll be needed and be able to change her hours/go pt/time as/if needed. The HR dept should also be able to give details of local childcare if there really isn't nursery available within the trust (eg Kings have 2 onsite nurserys).

Moos Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Fuschia Wrote: > > > Btw, is there any free parking for Ruskin Park? > Is > > so, where? > > The road that runs North of the park is free - at > the weekends at least - can't remember the name, > but turn left from Denmark Hill, and first right. Can't remember the name of the road either, but know they do have restrictions between 12-2pm (to stop Kings staff parking there for the day).

Oo yes - snuck in at the end of that - Richard Curtis and his kids were in there watching! Think the Latitude website has only just launched for this year so might find more info on there by the day. Am going to be 7mths pregnant by then this year so going to give it a miss :'( but thinking with bubs being about 9-10mths old Latitude 2011 could be a goer!

Am ok with the names given to "bits", but do have probs at work when the parents in all seriousness call their childs bits by the nickname rather than the proper name - surely adult to adult the correct term is best?!!

Sounds pretty virally to me... checking it blanches (vanishes when you press on it) is the key thing - although it's worth remembering that with meningitis you would have a v v sick baby in front of you before the rash appeared. Even with lil 'un asleep, should be easy enough to do as you only need to press gently.

Haven't been with children, but there are always lots of families with everything from bumps to teenagers at Latitude it isn't a huge festival (so you're never too far away from the tent), there's a nice children's area and a dedicated family camping field (as well as tangerine fields if you didn't want to take/pitch your own tent).

Surely rather than going by the results of a survey, watching how many people attempt to/do cross the road near Somerfield would provide evidence of the need for this crossing? Even as walking up/down the lane there are always several people crossing here and the zebra crossing will surely ease this - and, as not using traffic lights won't cause long waits. Why is the crossing such a bad idea KK and Karter?

TillieTrotter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wow, congrats buggie, you're a fast mover!! :)) .... we've been married a year next wk so not that quick :-$ Thank you though TT xx

...was the twirling I associated with - just can't stop when I'm on - makes the sainsburys shop interesting (almost missing it now I'm pregnant!)

How daft! Love the final ad though :)) exactly what I feel each month!

...we might not be rushing to say "what Keef said" on this thread at the mo, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't post - I like seeing your posts on here and the different view they often bring. Plleeaassee don't start adding "hugs" on the end of your posts as it really isn't you! x

Can't believe people can be so rude - wish I'd been the childminder - I've got my come back already "Upsetting for the other children or for you?" Especially if (as I'm guessing) the other children were probably playing/chatting quite happily without showing any signs of distress. Is v obvious that sadly the woman had issues with it and was worried about the questions her children would ask later. Cripes knows how she copes with difficult questions from her children if she's so keen to avoid situations like this!

Would it be worth mixing the gaviscon with a bit of milk and giving it via a syringe before the feed (as is done if br/feeding and needs gaviscon). Should be able to get a few syringes from chemist.

In 11yrs of paediatric nursing I've seen less than a handful of serious illness related to chickenpox, and while the complications are not nice, it is no where near as risky as measles - and easily treated - eg the cellulitis would have required anti biotics (?via a drip for a few days) but I hope resolved within a few days. I'm fully behind the immunisation programme but think this is more one of convenience than really offering long term protection. In pregnancy it is only risky if you haven't got the varicella antibodies in your blood (which you will if you have had chickenpox) and is tested along with rubella/hiv/hepatitis B on your inital booking bloods.