j-mo

Interesting that nobody has replied... I'll PM you my thoughts

Hi rerun I felt exactly the same. I just assumed that I would have one of each. My second boy has just arrived and from the moment he arrived I was totally in love. Much more than baby 1 (who of course I love to bits now - it just wasn't instant like it has been with number 2). I am still mourning the little girl I'll probably never have but I honestly feel so lucky to have two healthy little boys. Two of my best buddies have 2 boys too, a little older than mine, and it all seems to go very well. I think we have two options, either embrace the activities that our boys will enjoy, or enjoy the time off that it gives us :) Good luck X

Hi - could you get them to come and babysit for an evening before and do bedtime with you? I was so worried the first time I had someone other than family put my son to bed but he was fine with it. My babysitter used to work at his nursery so he did know her. She might be interested in a stay over job. She's a full time nanny now. Let me know if you want me to ask her. J-mo

I went last week and its good. Although I was sore all week afterwards..... Clearly it's been a little too long since I did any exercise.

Lovely to meet you ladies earlier. Hope to see you again soon J-mo xx

We went to azur hotel in cirali, turkey last may with our 1yo. It was super relaxing and I can't recommend it enough. It's now on iescape too. http://www.azurhotelcirali.com/en/ http://www.i-escape.com/azur-hotel/overview Anyone got a recommendation for similar elsewhere? Relaxed, inexpensive, family-friendly, cabins or villas within a hotel environment. Anyone been to pagel in France? J-mo

Well I have a grumpy one too so maybe a walk would be better :)

Love the additions re relationship EXACTLY!!!!!!

Hi Kelly and others We're coming but running a bit late. There by 11.30. Hope we don't miss you Jennie

Hi all, I'm up for a cuppa tomorrow. 11am at the cafe in the park? I hope the weather is a bit better than today :)

Hi all, I'm up for a cuppa tomorrow. 11am at the park cafe?

Thank you I have also been leaving #2 to cry when I have to be getting #1 into bed. There doesn't seem to be any other way. Makes me feel better to hear someone else say that's what they did too. Ah well. It won't be forever and no doubt it'll do us all some good in the end...

Hi I've got a lovely 2 yr old son and a new 7wk old baby I do bath/bed time on my own as my husband can't get home in time. My son has always gone to bed well and we had a v pleasant evening routine that culminated in him getting into bed at 7pm quite happily. I'm really struggling now handling the two of them and wondered if any other parents of 2 had some advice? My eldest is getting progressively more naughty (lots of "no's" and refusing to do as I ask) and my youngest is pretty needy around that time of day. Most evenings now involve one or often both of them crying while I just grit my teeth to get it over with. I've made some progress by bathing them both together (which seems to be preferable to not doing him at all as eldest is taken by the novelty and will gt in to help) but still struggling with story time. Do I just have to man-up and battle on through in the knowledge that nothing ever lasts all that long where children are concerned? Or are there any clever strategies that I haven't thought of to make it easier?? Any suggestions? J-mo

Hi ladies, great gatsby is on at peckham plex at 11.30 tomorrow for watch with baby. See you there c11.15 if you fancy it. Jennie x

Ellsbells - totally normal for them to be poorly a lot when they start. Mine was too. Unfortunately they're suddenly exposed to all sorts of new germs. First few months were bad for us and I felt awfulntakingntime off work when I'd only just started back. It got better after aboutb 2 months. Sorry if this is a depressing thought :) it would be the same at any nursery, I think.

V interesting renf. Did you see nursery room leader has gone too. All v odd. Agree that communication is dreadful at the mo. I'll contact head office too.

Hi The nursery manager hasn't returned after her holiday in April and has now been gone for over 2 months. When I asked yesterday they said it was an extended period of leave. The toddler room leader left really quickly with seemingly no job to go to last week as well. Just wondered if anyone had any inside info about what's going on? I haven't got any concerns about the child care but these staffing things have me wondering whether there is something going on that we don't know about yet. J-mo

There's a brilliant local firm called bridges removals. Often recommended on here. Talk to Steve for a quote. They are excellent.

It is usually v busy

Hi ladies, sorry to have been MIA past few weeks. Just making the most of family time and having my husband on paternity leave. He's back to work next week and although my mum is coming to stay, I'm going to try to get out and about. So....I won't see you today but hopefully wil next week. Hope your babies are all thriving. And sleeping lots :) See you all soon Jennie x

Also, more info here : http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200073/parks_and_open_spaces/532/allotments_contacts/1

I think the ones you're talking about are the lettsom gardens http://lettsomgardens.org.uk/ Website has the membership rules

We had a marquee at home and it was perfect. Downside is you prob have to do ,ore yourselves, eg laying/dressing tables; upside is you get to do more yourselves :) it couldn't be more personal!! If you do do it, ask people on here for a list of things you'll need to organise

Or battersea park zoo

Hi Some reflections on the brand new kitchen we inherited: > deep drawers good but don't forget normal drawers too for cutlery/foil etc. we don't have any and had to buy something else to do the job > full height pull out larder is excellent > don't get built on fridge/freezer if you can help it. Freezer will be far too small for family use > avoid pale coloured flooring. I have white tiles and they are a nightmare. Show every bit of dirt which is not good with children > don't get a range cooker with one large oven. Takes forever to heat up. > if you can fit some seating, def do that. We have a little sofa in ours and we often spend all day in there at the weekend. > try and factor in some non-kitchen item storage for little people stuff, eg craft items > I've seen some brill kids art displays done with ikea wire curtain rails and clothes pegs!! Looks v cool and nice to have a updatable way of showing off their work Good luck. Would love to do ours over but can't really justify it when less than 2 years old!!!! Ps we have cream gloss units with no handles from magnet. No real issues with finger marks.