jollybaby

Just keep trying to think healthy baby, healthy baby because in the end that's all that really matters. If it's any consolation I recently had an emergency cs and it wasn't that bad - I was a bit uncomfortable for a couple of days but after that didn't need any painkillers. But hopefully you won't need to go down that route and baby no 4 will fly out on his/her own accord. Best wishes

You could try applying for lottery funding. A family friend recently got a grant for ?7000 to set up a cinema club in their village hall.

Many congratulations jb

Wot trinity said!

My nct course was in west dulwich and 5 out of 6 couples were from east dulwich. It was on Tuesday evenings for 8 weeks.

Watched star wars Had a threesome Eaten tinned tuna

We had a lovely stay at fawsley hall in Northamptonshire. It's got a gorgeous spa and a really relaxed atmosphere. An added bonus is that you can pop into Bicester village on the way home.

My dad put our childhood pet in a skip at work. We've never forgiven him. Not sure that's the recommended way of disposing of dead felines though.

The pies from franklin's farm shop aren't bad. Satisfied my end of pregnancy cravings but then again so did anything remotely unhealthy . . .

Shouldn't this be moved to about the forum!!

Having a bit of a tough time with baby jb and looking into getting a bit of help. Has anyone used a postnatal doula? If so would be grateful for any recommendations

Pizza pie - not as creative as some of the above but a favourite. Make a doughish pastry. Cook onion, bacon, peppers and mushrooms with a couple of tins of tomatoes until like a mush. Put in flan dish - cover with loads of cheese- delicious. For posher occasions my mum adds s few olives and calls it provencale tart!

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,464486,464744#msg-4647 You may find the above thread helpful. I've also got a pacapod but it's only had a few outings so can't really comment so far.

I'd recommend le Chardon - the tiled Walls give great acoustics and the proximity of the tables mean that the entire restaurant would be able to follow the scene. Even better do it on a Wednesday so the magician guy could cheer her up afterwards with a little trick. Or just go for the rodeo option

Baby Beatrice finally arrived on afternoon of Saturday 25th. Labour a bit more drawn out than hoped- induction ending in emergency section but recovering well now. Can't wait to get out of kings and start prowling the streets of East Dulwich again.

Oh fantastic news Millsa and Buggie! I'm still waiting . . . . bit resigned to induction tomorrow but I suppose anything can happen in 24 hours.

Many congratulations and welcome to the world Alice. Baby JB is clearly not in a hurry and am booked for induction on thurs. I'm determined to prove the not very reassuring midwife I saw today wrong though. Many thanks to the lady in the street who told me I was looking lovely. You made my day!

Friday night to Sunday morning- that's some party!

Yes i'm sure it would be but that doesn't stop me being interested!

As I said before MM I have no issue with hospitals raising funds through charity. It is just the specific targeting of recent patients in this case. Aside from my slightly emotional reservations you have to think is this really the best group of people to approach for financial support? The fact that letter recipients were recent patients suggests that they may not be in the greatest of health. They may be out of work. It's also likely that a fair few will be elderly. Any of these doesn't put you in the best position to be able to donate large sums of cash. I'd be interested to know what the response rate from the letter send out was or whether the charity's fundraising would be better directed elsewhere.

Many congrats sanity girl - he looks lovely. Still no sign of baby here and have come across a new problem today - no maternity clothes suitable for chilly weather!

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Would not that have made you feel more > uncomfortable? As if - if you can not afford to > donate then you may feel guilty for accepting the > appt. > Nahhhh - this lot have made up their minds, > jollybaby! Perhaps-but if it had been enclosed along with the directions/parking etc it may have seemed less targeted and more like a part of the generic hospital info pack. Anyhow am not meaning to enter huge political debate - I just wanted to put across how I felt as a recipient. The outcome in my case - the letter went straight into the bin.

I wouldn't class myself as vulnerable. I work for the nhs. I can see that hospitals need to raise funds through charity. I can see that kings wil have ensured that they haven't broken any laws by sending this letter. However on a personal level when I received this letter, only a day or two after I had had my first outpatient appointment ever at kings, it made me feel uncomfortable. I did feel like I was being pounced on to donate. I also felt like there had been an invasion of privacy- as if more people than necessary were aware that I was now officially a hospital patient. I think I was feeling a little sensitive because of the nature of the problem I had been seen about but even so it just didn't seem right. Some people may say - oh well surely raising the funds for a new scanner or whatever is worth causing a few people to feel uncomfortable - but I'm really not sure that it was an appropriate way of seeking donations. I think I would have even preferred a letter or leaflet being posted with my initial appointment letter.

Seeing a neurologist would involve them taking a very detailed history of your symptoms and past medical history etc as with headaches this is the best way to establish the diagnosis. They'd then examine you, focusing on your nervous system- they'd examine your arms and legs and test the strength, sensation, coordination and reflexes. None of these tests are invasive or painful. They'd also check the nerves supplying your head by examining your pupils and facial movements. They'd then decide whether they felt any further tests were needed- I'm not convinced they would routinely send you for a scan unless you described any unusual symptoms or had any abnormal findings on examination- as it would be unlikely to be helpful and more often than not a neurologist can make a diagnosis without one.

Fingers crossed for you buggie- you've done so well getting this far with your GD. You must be very disciplined!