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The longer days mean that we naturally want to stay up later my 3 year old is going to bed later about ten before he falls asleep he still has one hours sleep sometimes 2 during the day eats a very big lunch at twelve the sleep straight after / he is at nursery 5 days a week so the routine is embedded. At the weekend he wakes between 7 and 8 and goes to sleep at 7 but no nap during the day , I have noticed again that this is later than in winter when he was shattered and falling asleep at 6. There are some nights when I need him to go to bed so that I can work and I think he senses my stress somehow and starts playing up, they are extremely clever and still want that baby closeness at times

Every time I phone it will be 3 days work has been ths since 21 November they gave me 20 quid credit rubbish if you can't use it have just transferred to another provider

My son started nursery at 6 months and I had to take 28 days off work in the first year for illnesses it really got me down too he is now 3 and he has not been sick for 18 months even when there is illness in the nursery I too had to take all the days off with him so try and keep positive cos there should be long term benefits for the littluns immune system and if you can get your employer to understand that it is temporary even better

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Hi Its a year since I started up the single parents meetings and my little boy has made some great friends throught it, not to mention the benefits of having friends who are in the same position as yourself to provide friendship and support. So, if there are any single parents out there looking for playdates please join me on Sunday 5th June at the Horniman at 3pm. So far there is myself and one other coming along, all are welcome

I do the same, the Hipp stuff is really nice, when you have been at work all day, not eaten properly, too tired to make a meal, ok desparate! and I have often thought to myself if this is the right food for babies then surely it would be better for us.

Great, lets make it the horniman on 5th June at 3 O'clock and I will put a notice on the forum nearer the date so that others may join if they wish. See you then Alison

Hi Cactus and teaanyone Yes, I would definitely like to meet more people, I have been so busy meeting with the friends I made through this forum that I forgot to check my messages! I am away for the bank holiday but how about meeting up the weekend after and does Sunday suit? We normally go to Peckham Rye Park or the Horniman but open to other suggestions.

I have no interest in bad-mouthing this nursery, I merely read the OFSTED reports as it is at the end of my road and it would have been very convenient. It is ?600 a month cheaper than the one I use so it would have been great, I am not prepared to send my child to a nursery where the reports are so bad but you obviously are annaloo. There is nothing untrue about my post either, read the reports

Hi I have just been offered a place at this nursery after being on the waiting list for over a year. When i put the littluns name down there were a lot of great reviews on mumsnet and lots of people had recommended it. Just wanted to check if it is still as good if anybody has their child there. I am currently commuting to canary wharf to Little Unicorns which is wonderful and wanted to make sure that I move him for the right reasons. thanks

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Hi Its a while since I arranged one of these but I have met some great new friends through this meet up and would like to meet more. It has been fantastic having people in the same situation to discuss the highs and lows of being a single parent, not to mention having other children for my little boy to play with. Lets meet in the cafe at the Horniman. If we are lucky weather may be nice, if not we can just do a cuppa and the aquarium. Please let me know if you can make it. Alison

Hi Would anyone like to meet up Saturday at 4.30 in Dulwich Park?

If you can't get on the train you can always do the ELL to Canada Water and Jubilee Line to London Bridge.

I had teh same problem and I ended up putting baby in a nursery near work and have his name down at a local nursery for when a space comes up. I know it sounds like a nightmare commuting but the littlun enjoys it, and I get to spend more time with him, plus I can pop into the nursery and see him during the day if I feel the need and join in all the nursry activities when invited. Having said that I will still take the local nursery when it comes up, but it is an alternative if you don't like the nanny/childminder option.

Yes definitely having another one soon, was thinking of doing it this Sunday, early morning for a change, see if more people can make it. There are now 8 of us however, as you know it is fitting into everyones schedule that is difficult, let me know if you fany an early meetup and will post something later on in the week.

I have one and used it since birth. I think it cost ?110 and I would say that you could probably spend less because the screen is not absolutely necessary but I have spent many happy hours staring at my baby asleep whilst in the room next to him. I live in a flat so even less reason to have one! It does give you a lot of comfort in the early days when you are worried about them all of the time, but more seasoned mums would probably say it is not necessary. Buy one if you can afford it cos it is really lovely watching them and it is additional comfort, oh yes it also has a thermometer as well. You can always sell it later on this forum which I do with most of my stuff, baby stuff usually sells for about a third of the cost.

Hi changed this to Saturday at 4 at the Horniman to fit peoples schedules, let me know if you can make it.

Ok change of plan due to little ones schedules, lets make it this saturday at 4 O'clock at the Horniman, I think it will be a hot one so later in the day is better anyway

Hi all single parents The first single parent meet-up took place on Saturday and we really enjoyed it so I am going to organise another one. We met at the libray and then went to the cafe in Dulwich park, sheltered from the rain under the trees and then played on the swings. The children got on really well and it was lovely for my little boy who does not have weekend playmates, it was great for me too as I got to chat in a language other than baby talk! Pleae let me know if you would like to meet this Sunday the 27th June at the Horniman museum at 2 o'clock. Lets meet on the hill next to the cafe, unless it is rainy then we can meet inside the cafe and do the exhibitions. Looking forward to meeting you all and any new members please let me know if you wish to join, all are welcome.

Hi There are now 6 of us and all keen to meet up tomorrow, sorry i haven't been in touch, the littlun has started standing up and I can't leave him for a second. So lets meet tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the little park next to the Dulwich library and take it from there. If the weather is bad lets meet in the children's library. Can't wait to meet you all

Dear All Thank you for all of the responses to my e-mail. Here are the dates and venues for our meetups. Let me know if you would like to come and also if there are better venues or times that fit in with your schedule. I am trying to suit everybody as some people are still breastfeeding, some are back at work and we live in different areas of east dulwich, so all suggestions welcome. Sunday 6th June 2 o'clock Horniman museum meet on the little hill next to the cafe, hopefully the weather is good and if not we can go for a look at the new aquarium. Tuesday 8th june 5.30 meet at Peckham Rye Park near the cafe - tire the babies out with a run about then go for a quick drink at the Clockhouse - can make this a regular Tuesday thing if people are up for it. Sunday 20th June meet at 2 at the green nedxt to the Dulwich library and then go into the park for a walk or to the Harvester if weather bad. I am really looking forward to meeting everybody and let me know if anybody else would like to join us.

I don't thnks its a strange request, my 9 month old is at nursery full time and I am sure that he is quite bored at the weekend with just me for company, they just love being with other kids. There are so few things to do at the weekend, I totally understand what you are saying.

Yes, thats the one, its quite easy to meet there cos not many people and we can then wander into Dulwich park if people want to do that, depends on weather really.

I live near there too but like to travel as well. The other mum joining the group is not available on 6th june so I will make our first date on 19th June. Lets meet up at the little park at Dulwich library, just thought of that as a place cos its handy for all of us and if you don't fancy the walk you can jump on the no 12 bus down Barry road. Does that suit you both CUrly karen and Jam? Is anybody else interested in meeting up?