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Don't bother posting a pointless comment on a pointless thread then no?

Oh and Andy, I don't think having a cat litter tray would invoke the RSPCA's interest for infringement of cat rights otherwise Pets@Home wouldnt be selling them

Hmmm, Andy where did I state cats were secondary? OTT perhaps? It's natural instinct for dogs to chase after anything moving e.g. cats etc but we as responsible dog owners put leads on them. Funny enough, they aren't born with leads.

I'm sure there was a thread on this not too long ago but couldnt find it so here goes... We have dogs and before we go to bed, we lock the dogs in so they dont get up to no good in the back garden, wake up neighbours etc. However, they still end up barking in the middle of the night because cats that live near us are allowed to roam all through the night and have a good walkaround in our garden which agitates our dogs. I appreciate that you can't harness a cat and take them for walks but I'm sure there could be improved effort to keep them in at night

Sorry for diverting from the original post but thought there's so many freelance mums here That I'd ask the question that I'm struggling with - how do you all manage freelancing with reliable but flexible childcare?? We don't have family network to rely on and don't want to burden friends (all have jobs/lives/kids of their own). I'm going to be back working for part of week and altho I'll be wfh, in someways that's irrelevant because gone are the days when wfh would involve checking emails now and again. So I need to plan that I'll be working for full days but there might be occasional need to go into office and work late, or take calls on the other days - all of which I can't see me being able to do and look after my daughter. I'm looking at nannies but it's starting to get me down because I'm just coming to terms of leaving her with someone and feeling pressure with a new job - so already feel I need to compensate part time hrs by working all week anyway. Not sure if this makes sense - hardly stopped this weekend so I'm tired mentally from having all this swimming around my head! Anyone have any suggestions / experience on how to achieve a balance of flexible childcare and freelancing?

Sorry it's a big thumbs down for dulwich cars. First time we asked for a car seat, driver pitched up without one and we had to use ours otherwise we'd be late for flight (driver then had to return our car seat later). Second time we used them, driver forgot where he put his car at heathrow so we(plus 4 month old) had to wait an hour before he found his car. Third time we used them, the driver turned up at heathrow without car seat fitted and asked me to fit it even though I've never used that type of car seat, had no instructions how to fit. Driver was also clueless so he had to call the office and got instructions over the phone - all after a long haul flight. Fun times.

Thanks busymum although laptop problems wouldn't explain the lack of phone contact. I've had a few messages that seem to indicate that it's a common experience. A friend informed me that it doesnt matter when you put your name down as other factors determine priority. Wish I was told this at the time of registering!

I've been trying for the last three weeks to get in contact with Caroline, manager of Little Jungle nursery without any success. I have emailed and spoken to a number of her staff but still no returned phonecall. Anyone having similiar problems getting through?? There hasn't been even an acknowledment to my messages and all I want to do is find out what the status is re the waiting lists. Sorry for the rant. Just very frustrated Ive paid my ?30 to be added and now feel I should have just spent it on a nice pub lunch!

DJKillaQueen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think it's a bit dangerous to be discussing > somone in this way in a public forum. It can lead > to mistaken identity and also the woman concerned > probably isn't even aware. This is a matter that > can be reported to Southwarks Warden Service. They > can issue fines to anyone who does not pick up > their pets excrement. It's best to leave it to > them to address. Oh come on. The original post is hardly a call to arms is it now

My partner and I are keen for sat 10 am sessions. We'll have a pushchair too but we won't be able to start until late April. Hope that's not too late?

That's brilliant - thanks for all the advice everyone, really appreciate it! My other half will think I'm a genius when I look super organised and brilliant for thinking of every scenario ;0)

I think I'll need to get a transport bag since we're flying long haul in a couple of months. Would the bugaboo transport bag also fit the carrycot, or is it just meant for the frame? From the pics it doesn't look like I could cram the carrycot in it too

Hi We're taking a short flight from gatwick this week and I want to take the carrycot since my baby uses this for naps during day. Has anyone had any issues taking this bit of the pram on flights? Worried it'll get wrecked or the airline want to charge extra since it doesn't collapse down like the chassis.

Thanx for all the great tips everyone. Our baby will be 5 months by the time we fly. I'm sure the trip won't be as bad as I think but just sometimes, images that I will end up being the 'parent with screaming child' on a long flight slips into my mind. But with all this info now, I'm feeling much more Confident that feeding at least won't be an issue. I'm Breastfeeding but I top up with formula at end of day when milk supply is a lower so hopefully I won't need too many cartons. My baby tends to sleep shorter naps if there's quite a lot of light so I think I'll have to bring a snooze shade to drape over the bassinet. Think she's too nosy to sleep when she can see people and shapes!

Thanks beany! All really useful info. Will Definately go for the carton option and bottle warmer. Can I ask if you felt the bassinets were decent enough, or do you think I should bring a sheepskin liner for example to make it cosy? Can't believe heathrow are so strict - 50 percent is a lot to be tasting! I think I'll have to bring extra just in case they insist

I Read somewhere that 'snackers' tend to get more gassy because of too much fore milk. Are her poo's frothy? If so, this is an indication of the imbalance and as fore milk is not filling babies get hungry faster so it's a vicious circle

Hi We're travelling to oz with Singapore airlines in march and trying to be prepared to avoid a bad trip with our young baby, so we're trying to crack the feeding Aspect. Does anyone have any tips on how to manage bottle sterilising/making/feeding at airports and on board during flights? Thanx!

I moved to DMC as soon as I found out I was pregnant to increase my chances to get onto the Lanes waiting list but wasn't successful. I did manage to get on with Oakwood midwives though who are brilliant so maybe just give them a call and register rather than move surgeries. Remember that you'll still need to easily get to your GP surgery so maybe bear that in mind if you decide to change.

I've just had my hair cut by Shingo and he did a great job - exactly what I wanted! I've tried a few of the local salons in ED and was never really impressed with any of them. I'll definately be back to Shingo next time.

hi mum2besoon Based on my LMP, my due dates were just over a week earlier than my EDD based on gestational size. Given both dates involve some element of guesswork, I wouldn't worry too much about them. Ive been told first time mums are usually late anyways... i've added you to email list. There's usually a weekly tues meet up at Actress around 7.30-8pm and those who can make it, just turn up. There's also a one off catch up on bank holiday Mon 29th Aug at 12pm at Green & Blue hope to see you soon! xx

Strawbs Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > just found the link to register for the last two > > https://www.emmasdiary.co.uk/register.aspx?&utm_so > urce=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand_-_Si > telinks&utm_adgroup=%5BEmma's_Diary%5D_-_Exact&utm > _term=emma's+diary+exact+sitelink1&gclid=CMLbucKMk > qoCFYEo3wod1HouzA > > > its a bit hard to see but basically when you > register with that emma's diary when it takes you > to your own personal home page there is a small > link saying 'claim gift bag' and that will give > you your vouchers x Im all signed up now.... Thanks Stawbs!

megano Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 2nd August works for me. There is a talk about > waterbirths that day at Kings at 6:30 so may go > hear what its all about but then can come join > you. > > Lucy, drinks on you on the 2nd :) no idea who > paid. sorry. > > xx Oh, Megan I was thinking of going to that too. Might see you there!

Just thought i'd let everyone know that Kings run a free "Expectant Fathers" course - Think its along the lines of a standard antenatal class but tailored to men. Here's some blurb they sent to me: What are the courses aims? To build new fathers confidence generally, but particularly in terms of their role, their skills and their ability to support their partner and baby To increase information, so that new fathers engage more actively in the pregnancy and understand that they have an important role to play To support fathers to learn the practical skills they will need with their babies, to enable them to be competent and confident fathers http://www.workingwithmen.org My partner hasnt attended this yet so can't give any feedback I'm afriad. I've heard the funding to run this course is being cut after/from Sept. We're also attendign NCT next month! Phew - its a busy time. Best email [email protected] if you're interested.

Glad you all had a lovely time and I'm gutted I wasnt able to make it. anyway, hope to come along to 2nd aug x