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I would not expect or ask a seat if I did not actually really need one. I just expect a little common courtesy - I always offer (when not hugely pregnant) if someone looks like they need it (be it someone old, carrying kids, injured, disabled, too young etc) I find people who in a crowded train insist on putting their bags on seats and then ask all put out if you politely ask to sit down equally maddening

This morning got on 8.48 train at Peckham Rye. Train was not choc full and yet EVERYONE sitting ignored my massive 7 month bump. Only an older woman (who had an injured hand no less) gave me her seat. When I asked loudly "are you sure YOU can stand up" she insisted. She was then given a seat a couple of minutes later. Througout this exchange the young and perfectly capable people sitting in the priority seats ignored me and the whole exchange. What should I do next time - push my bump in their face and demand a seat? The whole thing saddens me.

Hi Molly I am sure we will run into each other as my daughter is starting at Ivydale in January so I will probably be popping to the children's centre regularly. And I am around the corner from you on Fernholme Rd. Lucy

How about lunch on Monday say 1pm? I am tired of cooking solo lunches at home...

Hi everyone - great to see some more of you near(ish) to me! We could all meet for a coffee at Peckham Rye cafe prior to babies if you like and get to know each other. Would this Monday be any good? I am generally working from home Mondays/Weds/Fridays but currently very busy with freelance work I may even try to create a Nunhead mums (or SE15/??) facebook group if you are all on facebook - seems an easy way to communicate

Bumping this thread again - cant believe me and Penpop are the only mums-to-be in Nunhead! Would be keen to start a tea group once the babies arrive it was my lifeline with first baby four years ago and I have made some very good friends through it

HI ladies in case any of you see this the space is booked under the name Ryan (I think!) - anyway it is a reservation for 8 people

Congratulations Peppa - would love to see some pics of new arrivals if you would like to share. PS: here's hoping my boy is very punctual too... I cant bear the thought of going past due date

Congrats to Smiler - a good two weeks early! This thread will get very interesting soon...

Have you tried Puddleducks in Nunhead? It's a nursery - very good. Not sure they will have places but worth checking as lots of the older kids are moving on to school. Tel 02072528448

Ok that clears things up quite a bit! I assume this is the new model - it doesnt specify Bee

thanks for the response - the Bee plus is different to Bee model? Sorry complete newbie here!

Hi everyone - there was a thread recently about Bugaboos but I cant find it for some reason. I am considering the Bee design (even though I think the price is steep) but I am concerned about the seat. It seems so small/short that I think a baby would fit in it only when very young. Once they grow a bit do their legs just hang off - or is there a leg rest? Does anyone else this is a problem? Clearly I need to go to a shop and have a proper look but in the meantime I would appreciate any feedback.

Bumping this to see if we can get more attendees! If not I may have overestimated our booking but oh well more room for the bumps!

A friend breastfed until her daughter was at least 3 if not older. When she finally decided to stop she phased out the 'regular' feeds and made sure her daughter was busy and spending some time away from her. Once she had one feed a day on her hands she explained that there was no more milk and offered alternatives. Initially there was some resistance but within a week her daughter her forgotten all about it. If you can spend some time apart then it would be easier on you I guess... Good luck

OK ladies have booked us a space for 8 people at Green and Blue on Sunday Sept 5th at 7.30 pm. Just to let you know the kitchen only stays open till 9pm and bar closes at 10pm on a Sunday. So if we could aim to get there around 7.30 and order quickly we'll be fine... Looking forward to seeing you all again! Lucy

Shall we say Sunday 5th then? Will try to call Green and Blue and reserve a space. Keep you posted!

I am fine with meeting on a Sunday - anyone else?

The meeting on the 9th for first time mums-to-be is getting rather large. Would any of the ladies who have been there/done that before like to meet for an evening drink/food at Green and Blue on another day? Is Thursday Sept 2nd any good? Also thinking meeting later 8pm onwards to accomodate bedtime. I would create an event on Facebook group except I am not sure whether all of you are on there... Let me know if you are interested and I will book us the space...

I was thinking about getting the Mothercare store card as I will probably buy a lot of baby items soon. I intend to pay off all purchases immediately so only worth getting if you get any perks with it. Has anyone got one and is it worth it?

Not a first time mom but am coming to the drinks on the 9th (through facebook group). I would suggest we book because it gets very busy - the sofa area would be best. I am happy to call and book if someone gives me numbers. Also would be nice to have something to eat if that's ok with everyone? And I may (definitely will) sneak a glass of wine as well!

My daughter goes to Puddleducks Mellors and she loves it. Shame that they dont take babies!

On the bright side you can have feta saganaki and cooked in pies. Honestly I dont think many pregnant women in Greece (including all my friends) stop eating feta just as I dont believe that french women cut out all the restricted cheeses. Still better safe than sorry

The eternal feta question... Yes some is not pasturised and I have had some trouble finding some in the UK that specifies that it is. I think I got one in Waitrose that was in a small plastic tub - can't remember the brand. I would say if you buy prepackaged feta in Greece it should say on it (in English as well as Greek) whether it is pasturised. This is probably the brands that are exported here. Dont buy from the barrel I would suggest. In Greek pasturised = pasteriasmeni (feta)

One of the options I am considering for baby no2 is nanny care (shared or otherwise). Can a nanny look after babies close in age - say a 3 month old and a 7 month old?