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Thank god some of you we're never kids in buggies being pushed by your mums or chasing behind her on a scooter.....

Nothing new to add to what's been/being said but we are in the statistic of one of those not offered any of our choices, we've been allocated Langbourne which we should be overjoyed with as its within 300 metres of us but after 3 visits and lots of discussions with current parents it doesn't meet what we want educationally for our children so we had to choose other schools on our preferences. We were sad but not surprised to not get any of our liked schools. We have gone down on the two waiting lists we've been put on and our best position is now 27th, (was 17th initially) so highly highly unlikely we will see enough movement to get a place. We are now facing having to start our daughter at Langbourne but look to physically move property to get closer to a school we like to try to get her moved during the year or for next September. System seems crazy. Would rather we had not been given any pretence of being able to choose and had just been allocated a school. Would have perhaps saved this worry, angst and disappointment .

A nice bag filled with some things she likes. make up, perfume, dvd, chocolate, nice pen/pad if she is a list maker. good lip balm, nice tissues. a book perhaps. Things she uses all the time but just an upgraded version of each in a pretty tote bag? (hope my hubby reads this and takes the hint... :) )

Just wanted to see how all the expectant mums are doing? First time I've been on for weeks so missed the meet up. I've got 9 weeks till due date and feel huge and panicking about having a 3rd now with two so young already!!!! Are you all prepared and blooming? Xx

Saffron we are not wealthy , we are barely comfortable but money isn't always the issue. People have more kids than us with far less and don't expect 'public funds' as you put it. We work hard at budgeting to give our family the best we can. We aren't in the Dulwich elite of having our kids down for private school or going to every 'toddler group' going but life does not revolve around money and being middle class. We punch above our weight by living here in leafy Dulwich and soon with 3 kids we will have to move but why not aim high if you can make it work even if for a short time. We would never have had kids if we had thought about the cost but the joy of them far outweighs what we sacrifice . So much of people's income is on material things, food wastage and socialising and visits to the nail bar etc and for us having kids far outweighs those things now. Maybe we are naive not considering the financial cost but I'm one of 4 and my family are not wealthy but showed me it can be done. You don't have to live in a ?million house, drive the latest BMW X5 and have the kids name down at ducks to be able to 'afford' more than one child.

We are expecting no.3 I'd never have had any if we had thought about finances too much etc, you just make it work within your budget. Yes it's having impact before babies even arrived as having to change car and our flat won't do much longer as only 2 bed and first two share as it is, worried about logistics, not being able to take them swimming as all 3 will be under 4, not being able to buy family tickets or all going on a ride etc together BUT we have the best fun with our two little ones and having a third is a blessing and we will make it work ! My opinion is that its an emotional decision not a right or wrong. Yes these days finances come into it but if you feel it's what you want you can find ways to make it work!

Hi My little lady loves dancing, anyone know of any good local dance groups?

Hi I'm due sep 8th with 3rd baby, that will be 3 under 3 and a half. Yikes!

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didnt have any books but while i was pregnant with 2nd we gave our 1st a baby doll and told her it was her responsibility to change her bum and feed her etc so she felt some sense of responsibility and importance etc and we talked loads about all the things she would teach her new sibling etc. That really helped us when new baby came along. we found that including elder sibling as much as possible helps with any feelings of resentment and spending time alone with them still, not always having new baby attached to you can be important. Equally try to get some time with new baby alone as well.... We tend to get over possible issues by just telling our eldest (still under 3 with a 13mth old sister) that she needs to help her little sister learn what to do and that tends to calm the situation and again makes her feel involved. good luck,,xx

hi nothing new to add but just wanted to say both my munchkins are small for their age and I worry on the days when they dont each much i.e when unwell etc but i try to offer more snacks (as healthy as poss) than big meals and i do let them eat while watching a bit of TV etc if it helps them to have something!!! they also tend to eat if they think they are having something they shouldnt ie if I have it on my plate or friends come over and have a snack they dont usually so they will try something new but dont worry too much. look at their consumption over a week rather than a day and all in all over a year old they rarely go hungry so just go with the off days and just make sure you are offering food regularly in case they do want it! x

I don't have time to crush cans really but in times of us being expected to recycle so much I do agree fortnightly is not enough and the amount of bins we now have I would have to knock the corner of the house down to make room for a 2nd blue bin!!!

I had a hmrc cheque 'stolen' by local sorting office ie intercepted and not posted to me and the cheeky beggars had the cheek to cash it somehow at bank on lordship lane!!! Also 3 times in past 6 months I've had recorded deliveries put through my door without postman having me or anyone sign for them and have had parcel cards put thru without postman even knocking or ringing!! And yes the van drivers drive appallingly and recently I was overtaken by one on college road on a spead bump coming up to a zebra crossing ..

Sorry, fully in support of sentiment and reason for post but should the use of the word 'moron' be acceptable as a thread title??? There are other ways to make a point.

Oh please. When will the good people of dulwich stop labelling each other particularly us mums. And for the record I will go where ever I please with my kids whenever it suits me. If I go somewhere and don't like the clientele I leave. Maybe others could try that option? Can't see any of the pub landlords on here telling mums not to spend their hubbies money with them during the day and yes of course it's hubbies dosh. By definition being a SAHM means most of us don't have our own income as a joint decision with hubby as childcare is so expensive and bringing up your own child is a preference some of us make.

Hi I've seen the Dulwich Park fireworks on Nov 4th advertised loads but have just seen a page on southwark council website that says at a meeting in sep it was cancelled. Anyone know if it's happening or not? I'm confused Ta

Hi I have several toddlers to entertain this weekend and have been looking for a small bouncy castle (ELC type) but most hire companies only have bigger ones. Any kind sole have a kiddies one they would be happy to loan out this coming weekend? 8/9 th oct... Ta Please pm me

It's the greyhound in the village according to flyer from dulwich estates to freeholder residents...

oh helena handbasket when you put it like that I can barely consider trying again and all i can envisage is an embryo that looks like benjamin button..

noooooo, love love love autumn...

I had 1 St at 38 and my 2 nd 8 weeks before my 40th. Fell pregnant quickly each time. Had miscarriage 2 mths ago and I'm 41 in december and intend on trying again!

Sainsburys in Denmark hill is closer !!!!!

Soft play a def, play doh/drawing, painting. As lots of dulwich mums have toddlers and babies ( of both the static and crawling variety) essential to have something that both ages can do while mum keeps an eye on both.., Speakers for the parents a great idea also. Maybe the swap shop once a month? Tv showing cbeebies?

Christopher at dulwich dental clinic on lordship lane, he's been brilliant with my little one and has seen her at 18mths and 2.5 Yrs old and she wasn't apprehensive at all.. (nhs)

Hi I wasn't overly impressed with any care, pre or post birth BUT I had both my babies there, one in 2009 and the 2nd oct last year and best thing about it was the brilliant views I had from my labour rooms!!!!