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zeban Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Reiterating the two posts above. I think it's > disgusting if a child tells someone to f off. The > comment on the child saying to a nurse 'get off my > f-ing arm' is shocking. If I'd been the nurse I > would have refused to do anything for the child > and asked the family to leave. It isn't funny or > clever. It does say a lot about the > parents/parenting though! Prior to passing judgement on people and circumstances you know nothing about, might be a good idea to bother getting your quote correct rather than misquoting adding your own foul (and far worse) language ;-) Children are like spongues, just because they may randomly come out with a swear word / phrase either in or out of context does not mean they heard or learnt it at home. I have never heard either my sister or her husband swear but my nephew does go to nursery. Doesn't take a brain surgeon to work out it wasn't at home he picked up the phrase he has (fortunately) used once. Just getting on a bus and walking along the street can subject childre to hearing unpleasant language. When children come out with something innocently, the fact it is totally innocent is surely a sign of good parenting, not the sinister connotations that certain people on here seem to want to imply. It really makes me laugh how a thread started in jest but covering a serious topic (for which it is useful to know the best way to deal with the ituation should it arise) ends up with posters making insulting judgemental bigoted remarks about people they know nothing about. My daughter is too young for this to apply to at the moment, however, when she is older I would much rather she came out with a swear word (which I can easily deal with at the time) than became a judgmental bigot. That really would be rather unpleasant, hard to deal with and would seriously make me question my parenting ability! Rant over ;-)
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Haven't experienced that with mine but as I understand it the lights only come on a short while, maybe leave it without the seat and go back to it to see if it's stopped flashing 5 mins later. I was told when I bought mine that the lights would only go green if the seat was attached properly and all was working fine, probably worth getting it checked out though just for peace of mind. We bought ours at Mothercare on the Old Kent Road, they do a fitting service etc so could probably help.
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My daughter has started having tantrums, she isn't even 14mths yet!!!! Any suggestions as to how to deal with this where the child is not old enough to understand all that is being said, also it's hard to guage exactly what she does and doesn't understand. Thought this wasn't supposed to happen for another year!
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Best way to get to Tommy's with baby in buggy?
ClareC replied to AliM's topic in The Family Room Discussion
I used to get either the 176 and walk from Waterloo (about 10 mins max) or get the 12 which takes you all the way. Both fairly fast to Tommy's :-) BTW I used Denmark Hill station today with a buggy and managed to get down the steps (one at a time) and half way up again the same method at which point a chap helped me and even at 7 mths pregnant it was doable (although far easier with help :-) ) -
How long does it take to sort out a baby passport?
ClareC replied to supergolden88's topic in The Family Room Discussion
we had photos done by Shot by the Sheriff, then did the check and send service at the PO - they said allow 3 weeks but cae back in less than 2 :-) Most time consuming part was getting the birth certificate issued - had to wait weeks for an appointment! -
Come Dine with me style nights in East Dulwich?
ClareC replied to Diana85's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Sounds a fab idea, would love to know how it goes:-) Not really in a position to join in for a few months (new baby coming 3rd May and building work on the kitchen between now and then) but would def be interested if it happens again later in the year :-) -
My 3 year old nephew looking for his 5 year old brother shouted out "George........ George...... Where are you, you little g*t" No repeats of that one thankfully!! My friend's 3 year old told a nurse at GOSH who was trying to take blood from her to "get off my bl**dy arm" ! My daughter is nearly 14 months and I am desperately trying to not say anything I shouldnt..... It is hard!!
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Transverse at 22wks, chances of Unborn Babster turning?
ClareC replied to Ruth_Baldock's topic in The Family Room Discussion
Don't worry, I had 4 weekly scans from the 22 week one last time which was Kings being overly cautious! If they said it's now standard to have a scan at 32 weeks it's more likely to be the case that Mellors and I just missed the changeover date! I would love another scan!! Btw total pregnancy brain, baby C mark 2 wasn't transverse at all!!! He was (and still is) posterior!! Could be that 32 week scans are standard with transverse babies ....... If your worried ask you midwife, although in my experience Kings always tell you exactly what their concerns are! X -
Transverse at 22wks, chances of Unborn Babster turning?
ClareC replied to Ruth_Baldock's topic in The Family Room Discussion
I'm 32 weeks too and Baby C Mark 2 was transverse at my 22 week scan.... No mention of a 32 week scan either, let alone a 36 week one! Seems odd for these to be added as standard in cost cutting times. -
parent and child spaces in sainsbury's car park
ClareC replied to dully's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
buggie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ...Maybe we should move this to the "Offered" > section - Mike P would you like first dibs?! > > ClareC, after handover at the drop off point, > thinking we could observe from Starbucks!! x Definitely! Quite looking forward to this shopping trip :-) -
parent and child spaces in sainsbury's car park
ClareC replied to dully's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
buggie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Michael Palaeologus Wrote: > > > Literally billions of people have been able to > > produce and raise healthy children without the > > The bleating about people who nick those spaces > > lacked a sense of proportion. If you need more > > space than I do to open and close the car door, > > park further away next to an empty space. There > > are always empty space next to the Nursery in > the > > far corner - ironically. > > I'd be happy to park further away if I could > guarantee having the space to get the bugglet +/- > her car seat back into the car after shopping, > unfortunately, even at the bottom of the car park > this can't be promised and there's no way I'd > leave her in her carseat in the road while I > reverse out - not with the driving I've often seen > at the bottom end of the car park. > > The bugglet is very amenable to going shopping > with anyone who wants a more baby's eye view and > would probably be quite vocal on pointing out the > problems :)) ooh what a fab idea!! Baby C is a sociable friendly sort too, she could come shopping too along with the buglet in the interests of research to show what the trip is like with two :-)) -
parent and child spaces in sainsbury's car park
ClareC replied to dully's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Michael Palaeologus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Why do parents need special treatment? They dont > have a disability, they have a child. Presumably > they thought about the pros and cons before having > that child. > > Disabled people should have dedicated spaces next > to the main entrance, its not their fault they > have mobility difficulties. Parents have arms and > legs and prams and buggies - get out and walk like > everybody else. > > I like the idea of dedicated parent spots away > from the main entrance but next to a fenced off > walkway - that way they have safety for the > children but more of the entrance adjacent spots > are available for the genuinely disabled. > > No doubt flak will stream toward me, but before > complaining about lack of access to the convenient > parking spaces, justify why you should take > priority over the disabled people or indeed those > of us with no kids but a need to shop. I didn't get it either... until I had a baby. It's not really about proximity to the shop, most parent's I know would prefer they were further away, that way the spaces wouldn't be appealing to those that don't need them. Its the width of the space and having the trolleys with baby seats in close proximity to where the parking is that is the benefit. Child car seats are not that easy to get a child in and out of unless you have space to open the door of the car fully. Normal spaces are not really wide enough to do this at the best of times and if someone parks badly it can make it near on impossible. If you have two car seats you don't stand a chance! I am fairly heavily pregnant at the moment and trying to manhandle my daughter in and out of a car seat in a standard sized space is not physically possible unless I took no care not to hit my door on the car next door or park next to an empty space - problem of course being that that space won't necessarily be empty upon return. There is also the issue of trying to get a trolley that has the appropriate seating attachment - there are not that many of these and they are all located by the parent and child parking. If you park elsewhere and you have more than one child, depending on their ages (eg two non walkers) it can be a logistical nightmare trying to get a trolley and get them into the trolley / out of the trolley without leaving them alone in the car which clearly isn't an option. I suspect that parents with toddler's/ small children do get benefit from being closer t the store from a safety point of view but would also happily be further away if there were a (covered) walkway to the store from the appropriate parking location. I totally agree that (most) parent's choose to be parent's, however, does it really hurt at no expense to oneself to be thoughtful to other humans! That comment applies not only to this situation but in life in general. Also, from a commercial point of view, Sainsbury's make a lot of money from families doing their shopping there, if they don't help their customer's where they can they will go elsewhere! The other solution would be to make all the spaces wider.... entirely unnecessary and would make parking for everyone harder! Edited to add, the parent spaces do not take priority over the disabled one's, these are located right by the store entrance (as they should be). Also, if you use a pram / buggy you are unable to use a trolley too which rather limits the quantity of shopping you can get! -
Updating..life after 'vbac' and 'castor oil' threads...
ClareC replied to snowboarder's topic in The Family Room Discussion
Congratulations and welcome Baby SB 2! Cx -
parent and child spaces in sainsbury's car park
ClareC replied to dully's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
And it is hilarious! Either totally clueless or simply baiting ;-) -
parent and child spaces in sainsbury's car park
ClareC replied to dully's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Drives me round the bend, even more so now I'm in my 8 month of pregnancy which doesn't exactly help matters attempting to get a 13 mth old in and out her car seat and the car with barely any space because 3 teenagers fancy parking their tiny hatchback in the last parent space ..... As is what happened last time I went! Grrr I got fed up with never getting a space and the management not bothering to do something about the situation, bought an Ocado delivery pass and shopping now delivered no hassle every week :-) Sainsbury's loss! -
physiotherapist for pelvic pain in pregnancy
ClareC replied to simonethebeaver's topic in The Family Room Discussion
I used Russell privately, no idea if he does NHS work, suspect so but def does private and open long hours so easy to get an appointment at short notice. He isn't linked to DMC, think the practice is called Dulwich Physio and presume they just use the same premises. -
How about bringing back military service? Far better use of money than prison and better discipline too!
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What and where is the Genius Bar? Sounds great? Handset manufacturers tend to only warrant handsets for a year..... Says a lot IMO!!
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Can't help on the vasectomy front but do know that depending on the method used (tubes cut or tied), vesectomy's may be reversible! That said I know someone who became pregnant when her family were all late teens.... Hubby's vasectomy had reversed itself!!!! It was years ago now so I'm sure that sort of thing doesn't happen these days! When the dog had his done he was right as rain in a day! Felt sorry for himself the day it was done though ;-)
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Hiya, I have my own limited company and paid a tax consultancy to set it up and run it etc. Very easy and they do all the admin; tax returns, VAT returns, payroll, PAYE, corporation tax, personaltax return, companies house return etc etc etc. They also keep up to date with any relevant changes in the law etc and advise accordingly and set up all the company bank accounts etc basically everything! If your still looking for this type of service, let me know and I will PM you the details.
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I used to go there frequently about 4 years ago, it was really good then. Sounds as though it's no longer the place it used to be :-(
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As a user of the forum for a few years you will know that this is something that happens fairly frequently so wouldn't be surprised that posting something like this as a first timer is likely to raise suspicion. You have only ever posted on this thread so you don't exactly come across as a genuine new user interested in the forum as a whole, but someone with a personal interest in this topic only. It's not about being unwelcoming, it's about protecting what is a great local forum from misuse. As a genuine new user I look forward to getting to know you and chatting further in the future :-) edited to add; Sorry this crossed with intexasatthemoments post, I too sympathise if you are directly effected and genuinely feel this change of use will have a detrimental effect on you personally. I also wholly agree with the planning process etc. I do however believe that a small nursery is a pretty good neighbour to have and unlikely to cause noise issues or have weekend / extended opening hours as seems to be your concern. I also think local business (and subsequent employment) is something that should be encouraged. Have you contacted the owner and discussed your concerns? I am sure he/she would welcome the opportunity to establish good relations with their neighbours and alleviate any concerns you have where able.
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It's just a little suspicious when people register purely to cause issues for local business's. This is not the first time and it undoubtedly won't be the last. If it is all just a coincidence that you registered 8 minutes prior to ressurecting a thread that was started as a general enquiry as to what was happening to the building, not expressing concern, then I apologise for my suspicion. As for what more there could be to it.... you could be another local nursery trying to limit competition.
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What is the Charter catchment area?
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Given proximity to ED station and Peckham Rye station you would think children would be walked there en route to work. Appreciate if they all drove could be a pain but think that's unlikely given location.
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