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She is just about to go in and see HR armed with your useful advice buggie, many thanks! buggie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Are you sure your daughter hasn't checked with the > HR dept of her trust what their policy is > regarding parents returning to work (the manager > will have to tow the line with whatever trust > policy is). They may even have someone in the HR > dept who specificially deals with childcare > enquires and is aware of policies/what the trust > will or can do. > > She should be able to work set days/shift times > which will take away the problem of knowing what > days childcare'll be needed and be able to change > her hours/go pt/time as/if needed. > > The HR dept should also be able to give details of > local childcare if there really isn't nursery > available within the trust (eg Kings have 2 onsite > nurserys).

I know she hasn't as yet but I will advise her to do so. Thats very helpful info. Things are very different than when I was a mum!!

Thats excellent advice redjam, will tell her to check with Brent.She barely has enough room for herself and baby, so afraid au pair not an option.

Thanks for that, will certainly remind her to look at the child friendly policies. Fuschia, does that mean your friend pays for slots she doesnt use? I din't think that would be affordable for my daughter. These things are not what has been thought about when unexpectedly pregnant.

What options are availble for a single parent who is a nurse with no creche facility at work and a manager who doesn't do monthly shift rota until couple of days before it starts. What hours do minders work to and if a childminder how does one negotiate no prospect for a definate day, hours from week to week? I thought that a shared nanny might work but even that would be difficult and not sure that is availble in the Willeden/Harlesdon area (I know! Don't even go there!) I don't think my daughter has yet understood how difficult it is to be a single working parent never mind if you don't even work 9-5!! It would be easier if she was 16 but she is 35 and should know better! xx

This happened to me 35 years ago, or as the Irish midwife put it "looking up to the Lord"! Along with a back labour getting her out was agony, however I had an enormous bulge but luckily it was all out in front! Still what goes around comes around, 'she' is now 4/12 pregnant with a girl and put on lots of weight in the first 3 months. ClareC Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A small bump isnt always great either! Mine never > got huge, turned out my baby was posterior(?) > (back to back) which is known to reduce the bump > size! Would have been helpful to know before I > went into labour.

That sounds good for a small flat. Thankyou all you lovely forumites for your advice. Think a trip to Ikea sounds likely!! Thats the only downside!

That sounds interesting! Is that the white plastic support cushion shown on the baby page?

Can anyone give advice on suitable reasonably priced high chairs for use in small flat. All thoughts greatfully received!

That could be due to the increase in women avoiding starchy carbs to lose weight. I see a lot of Mums in my work and there is a severe lack of knowledge regarding food. I wonder if it is a result of the absence of good old Dom.Sci. classes in schools.

EDmummy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > These books are always good for reference but when > it comes down to it, the leaflet given at baby > clinic is all you need, especially if you are on a > low income. First time round I slavishly followed > Annabel Karmel, second time round was more relaxed > and just cooked up extra veg and bought small > amounts of fish or meat (if we were not eating it) > and did not season anything until portions had > been taken for freezing. Guess which child is now > the fussy eater!! > > As for baby led weaning - it is all about balance > and not doctrine! Really helpful to know that, they didn't have this info back in the 70's, but I always fed them on our food, pureed or mashed and neither of my daughters were ever fussy about food. There has been so much media about child nutrition it has probably made us a bit over anxious!

Thanks you for your suggestions. I think she will have to go thru' me as finances won't allow an internet connection! Have seen this book on amazon so will put it in her baby pile! This is a fantastic sight, everyone is so helpful and there are great bargains to be had!We have alreadt discussed contacting the nappylady for advice but will wait until closer to the time.

Can anyone advise on some good books for my daughter who expects her baby in July. As a single Mum, will not have much support, so some simple guidance re feeding, might help when the weaning stage comes. Many thanks

Doesn't make any difference to the drivers on Colyton Road, and theres a major school there. But even the parents drive fast and park on the zigzag lines. This is the 8o's generation, me first, me middle and me last. ratty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If it did take the life of a 10 year old to get > these roadworks sorted then someone should fooking > pay for this. This is so so sad. > > When is 20mph going to be introduced?? I thought > it was to be the whole of Southwark?? Cannot come > soon enough! > > RIP!

Aw come on Sue, be positive, that pass thing means we can go wherever we want, when we're not working to pay for mundane things like food. Actually for me, 40 was better than 30, 50 better than 40 and am finding that as I really have stopped giving a damn, 60 is getting better all the time!

Aah, the end I rarely see. Did any one want a supermarket up that end?

Am I the only person that missed the opening of another supermarket? Where is this new Sainsbury's, thought Tesco metro's monopolised the market!

My daughter went to LB at 3pm, has just got to hither green, she said it was 10 deep on platforms, very very busy

Someone told me that as they were driving through Brixton on monday they saw a fully lit Christmas tree in a house window. We haven't even had Guy Fawkes yet!

Think i will try vodafone! A tad cheaper.

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Help! I live in basement flat on Nunhead side of Rye. I really struggle to get reception but am on a really cheap provider. Does anyone have experience and helpul advice as to which gives best reception in those conditions.