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Hi Admin, Ever since the server upgrade every time I click on a message in a thread I have to refresh - sometimes several times -before the message loads. Is anyone else having this problem? Any idea what could be causing this? Thanks, -A

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I also did BLW and loved it. All the sceptical family and friends were eventually converted. The book is great on theory but not on practical matters. Agree with Audry that anything goes really. I usually just gave him whatever I was going to have myself, the only difference being that I cut easy to hold shapes for the baby and if I was going to add salt I took out a portion for the baby before doing so. I remember cucumber cut into half moons and fingers of toast being particular big hits when I first started. -A

Busy Bees at Horniman's of course!

I also use 306 Medical Ctr. They are quite old school but never have a problem getting an appt for the kids. Dr. Chaudry in particular is lovely and so is the nurse. They are also not shy about referrals. -A

Thanks, Snowboarder. That makes sense and explains the difference between the weight limits on the Maclaren website and the weight limits posted on the sites of UK retailers. -A

My 2 1/2 year old is over 16kg and it looks like most of the buggies out there only go up to a max of 15. Anyone out there have a recommendation for something that suits a big toddler? Thanks, -A

I had this problem too. My ankles were so swollen in my latter weeks of pregnancy that I was limping! My midwife recommended wearing flight socks which really worked. I wore them at night and whenever I had a chance during the day and it did help. You should definitely mention it to your midwife though. It could be a symptom of pre-eclampsia as mentioned above, but would likely be accompanied by high blood pressure and distorted vision (seeing lights). -A

The children's display at Crystal Palace is supposed to start at 7. http://www.crystalpalacefireworks.co.uk/

Hi Strawbs, Just wanted to chime in to say you really needn't wake him or yourself for feeds. Your baby will let you know if they're hungry and they don't need to feed at regular intervals. When I had my first my midwife advised me that newborns can sometimes sleep up to 6 hours at a go - no need to wake them for a feed. If they are regularly sleeping more than 6 hrs at a time, then it's something to speak to your midwife about. Breastfed on demand babies will get what they need, so don't worry! My first fed in 45 min stretches, my newborn is totally different. She seems to be a grazer and just snacks when she's not sleeping. She often doesn't settle unless someone is holding her, but once she's in a deep sleep I can put her down snuggled up in a U-shapped breastfeeding pillow and she'll happily stay like that for a while. See! All babies are different and lots of differnet behaviours are normal. You just need to get to know yours. Different things will work for different people, so while it's good to get advice from lots of different experiences, trust that you will ulitmately know what works best for you and your little one. The best advice I got before having my first, which I didn't really understand until after having him was, "Listen to everybody, then ignore everybody!" This is of course said with all due respect to all the good advice given on this forum - including yours truly! Good luck and enjoy the special newborn time! PS Fuschia - Not sure what you meant by newborns not feeding while lying down? Both of mine did/are if you mean while lying on your side. In fact, my first born's first feed was this way. Am ever-grateful to the midwife for that!

Thanks, Leta. Have asked about this and will find out next week. Apparently it will cost ?70 to get it repaired by Micralite, so checking the excess on my childminder's policy and any ramifications of making a claim. -A

The Colour Thief event was publicised in the Southwark Life mag and I had it pencilled in my calendar. If I hadn't seen this thread I would have showed up at Dulwich Park that night! What a shame, sounded fantastic and actually more interesting than the traditional events. I googled it and found a whole series of press articles and editorials lambasting Southwark Council for trying to re-brand Guy Fawkes night! What a bunch of nonsense and a big hullaballoo about nothing. Try to do something a little innovative and different . . . Very disappointed. Guess we'll be heading to Crystal Palace instead. -A

Someone way up there mentioned massages by Amy of Dulwich Touch. Just wanted to second the recommendation for her preganancy massages. They really are fantastic. She also made me up some aromatherapy oil. I've been using a little at night and have falling asleep much more easily and getting better quality sleep ever since. As was mentioned above, she also does "induction massages" and aromatherapy oils to help bring on labour. I can't vouch for them personally, and agree with all of the above that the baby will probably just come when it's good and ready, but if there is no baby by my due date next Friday you can bet I'll be going back for these! -A

We had terrible condensation in our flat for years, then finally bought a dehumidifier. Wish we had done it earlier! -A

Thanks for all the comments. Lack of any real ability to pursue is pretty much what I figured. Will call Micralite on Monday, but unless they can supply a whole new frame, the thing's a goner. Stay tuned if you are in need of spare parts - there may be an post in the classifieds soon . . . -A

Unfortunately our contents insurance does not cover things outside of the home . . .

Hi Folks, I find myself in a situation in which I'm not sure how to proceed. Yesterday while my childminder was picking up the kids on her school run, a woman fell into my buggy and broke it. I wasn't there, but according to my childminder, she had to go around the buggy in order to get into the building and was therefore aware of it's location. When she exited the building, she backed out, not looking where she was going and walked right back into it, falling and landing on it (with my son in it). Neither my son nor the lady were hurt, thank goodness. The buggy on the other hand, is damaged beyond repair as the two main bars that hold the frame together at the back have been snapped. It's a 2 year old Micralite and I was really planning to get a lot more use out of it - with my carrycot for our imminent arrival, and only recent bought a buggy board for our first. My childminder went back to the school today and the woman said that she had left it at the bottom of the ramp and she refused to accept any responsibility. My childminder says she did not leave it at the bottom of the ramp as it is obviously not a safe place to leave a buggy. So what should/can I do? I realise accidents happen, but if you don't look where you are going and damage someone's property, it seems to me that you should accept responsbility for it. Certainly if it were a car this would be the case! The situation is of course complicated by the fact that I wasn't there to witness it. Even if she should accept responsibility, it would seem that that I am powerless to force her to do so - or am I? Thanks for reading, -A

Hi Lily, 37 weeks is considered full term - don't feel guilty! -A

Bravissimo. http://www.bravissimo.com/ Their fitting service is excellent and I've had better experiences with them than with The Fitting Studio. Pretty Pregnant have a very limited selection of larger sizes. Will never buy bras from anywhere else! Covent Garden is probably the closest one. -A

Sounds like a plan! Good luck. -A PS - A note on the EMLA cream if it comes to that - that wasn't just me advising on giving medicine to someone it's not really intended for (I wouldn't take it upon myself to do that). A GP once told me to do this for something else for my son when he was less than even a year old.

I don't have experience of this with a 3 year old, but I can offer some advice having overcome some needle issues myself. Hope they seem reasonably applied to a 3 year old! 1. There's no reason you can't use a little magic cream on the area where she'll get the jab. Ask for some EMLA cream at your chemist. Don't them them it's for your 3 year old. If they ask, just say you're having a procedure or some blood taken etc. and you want to numb the site. You should test a small amount on her skin for a reaction - and you could do this at home a few days before the jab - then tell her to pinch herself and she'll see she can't feel it. This may help to build her confidence going in. 2. I gather you've already figured this one out - but don't let her see other children cry as a result of getting jabs! Can you get someone else to watch her while you have a separate appt with the 1 year old? 2. The fear can be environmental - not just of the jab itself. Once she sees where she's going she'll already start to get tense and nervous. Try to avoid the same environment. Call ahead and ask if they can do it in a different room from the last time and make sure they have everything set up to go so she doesn't need to see any preparation. 3. Make sure she feels in control of the situation. Tell her and have the nurse reassure her that you won't do anything until she's good and ready. You can even tell her this in advance so she feels right in control from the start. She just needs to take it step by step. Knowing that no one is going to force you and you can take it in your own time goes a long way. What are the things about the situation she can control? Can she choose from a variety of chairs in the room? Does she want to sit up or lie down? 4. Distraction - if you have a portable DVD player, bring it with her favorite film or TV show. OR maybe a portal game or kids computer? Or just start talking to her and asking her questions as soon as she sits down - what does she want to do this afternoon? What is her favorite flavour of ice cream etc.? Get her talking and focusing her attention on something else and answering questions so she can't concentrate so much on the imminent jab. When she approves getting the jab keep asking quesitons and getting her to talk looking in the opposite direction of the injection. I hope this is helpful. I think it's great that you didn't force the issue and are going back instead for another try. I can tell you from personal experience that forcing children to have injections can do long term damage. Good luck and I hope the next try goes more smoothly! -A

Hi Ruth, You said in your OP that he's visited the creche/nursery several times and always been happy. I think that's your answer right there! You'll know if he's having a good time and looks forward to going. You said Daddy can see the place for himself in Dec - but that sounds like a long wait to me. I appreciate that he's busy at work, but if he can't make time to see for himself then should defer to your opinion. It's not fair to keep you and him waiting that long when you seem to really think this is a good thing for all concerened. Just my 2 pence, anyway! -A

Does anyone know where I can get a peri bottle here? Have Googled to no avail. I can get them from the States, but would have to pay more for shipping than the cost of the bottle! Anyone have connections to medical suppliers maybe? Thanks, -A

How awful. Mine used to occasionally do that - though not to the point of turning dark red. I thought maybe it was night terrors, but to be honest I'm not really sure. He would cry unconsolably for a while and then eventually calm down and go back to sleep. Grew out of it though. There are others on this forum with much more knowledge and experience of night terrors if you search for the thread. Hope it turns out to be short lived! -A