Widdy

Thanks everyone. Really helpful.

Hello I know not East Dulwich (sorry!), but have a pregnant friend in stockwell and she was wondering if any similar midwives to lanes, oakwood etc over that way...just asking on off chance someone might know? There is a tommies caseloading team but doesn't seem to cover sw9. Thanks Widdy

We had something similar with our first at about 6 months and lasted for a couple of weeks. We think probably teething related - could it be that? Have you tried nurofen and/or calpol). We thought the lying down may make it more painful. ..but may have been something else entirely. We were on holiday and used to put him to sleep in buggy and then carry him to bed when fast asleep. Not ideal...but doing that meant we could at least eat dinner and the phase didn't last long.

I was with dmc chadwick rd and self referred to oakwood when I was very early pregnant- they were amazing! They do get pretty booked up, but worth a go!

Hello Does anyone know if there is anywhere locally where you can get wheels replaced on a maclaren buggy? Thanks Widdy

Hello What about a woman's refuge? I recently met a lady on a train who had to leave her hometown in dorset with her young baby and had to go to a woman's refuge in London because her partner was very violent. She didnt have anything. When i'm done with my pram and other baby paraphernalia (sp?) etc i was thinking of looking around for a woman's refuge type place. Or i think kids company also welcome donations. Widdy

It will be interesting to see if you still feel the same after youve lived there for a year...

Hello I'm looking for a childminder from mid-Feb next year for my son who will be almost 1 for 3-4 days a week (subject to discussions with work!!). Any recommendations for any located ideally around Bellenden Road and surrounding streets area, or Peckham Rye, Denmark Hill or East Dulwich stations please pm me. Many thanks Widdy

I also emailed Liz before I went last time and didn't hear back, so I ended up phoning and speaking to her and I then later got an email from her! I can't go this Monday, but basically if you turn up they meet outside the cafe (it's pretty obvious as its the group in sporty gear with prams!) and Liz is the one without a pram. It's ?6.50 and just turn up 5mins before if it's your first time as you need to fill out a quick form. I'd also take a mat/rug to lie on when doing lying down exercises, I didn't cos I did t know, but someone kindly let me share theirs. Have fun! Catherine x

Yeah I enjoyed it and found it quite a good workout and friendly. I ache today, but that is the first proper exercise I've done for about a year and I walked the running bit. You can just pay per session so can give it a go without committing. I can't go next week, but im definately going to try and go to the Peckham one every week.

Don't think I can make Thursday, but for those interested in power pramming, i went to the Peckham rye one on Monday and the lady who runs it, Liz I think, said there was no Dulwich one on thurs as she has a school assembly. Might be worth emailing her to check (comes up if you google it) though in case I'm wrong. It's ?6.50 a session or I think you can pay ?50 for 10 sessions. Catherine x

I'll be at the gardens tomorrow too. I'm not around for next few weekends, but would be up for a weekend meet (and allow sone father/son bonding), either vino or a nostalgic franklins breakfast? Catherine

Jenny - meant to say, hope your little man's ok.

Hello I haven't been to any meet ups for ages, but am deffo going to try and make it tomorrow. C x x

Hello Congratulations to all new babies and mums! I haven't managed to make it to the gardens yet, but Williams got his jabs tomorrow at 10 so depending how he (and me) are will hopefully make it. Would be great to catch up! Catherine

Hiya I can't meet this morning im afraid as already have plans, but would be up for next Monday at cafe provencal. Congratulations on the new babies! Hope everyone is doing well and those yet to pop aren't feeling too uncomfortable! Catherine x x

Congratulations jess! What a nightmare 2 weeks you must have had, but so pleased for you that all is well! Catherine x

Thanks everyone for your recommendations - really helpful! Amydown - I wasn't sure what it was either, but googling it bought up some useful pages. Widdy

Hello I've recently had a baby, which needed a bit of help out with a ventouse. I've heard cranial osteopothy can be really good and beneficial for babies born with assistance and my midwife also said this. Has anyone used anyone locally that they would recommend? Also any idea of likely cost? Many thanks Widdy

I did check out the stereo and I'm pretty sure it did have a hole for an iPod lead in it, as I remember being annoyed for not having it! Not sure if all the same in all the rooms though. Well done Jenny! Just in time for mothers day too! Can't believe all the boys so far... Looking forward to meeting all the new babies soon. C xx

Congratulations Emma! Another spring baby boy, William, arrived yesterday afternoon after a fairly lengthy labour, but hes perfect and we're both absolutely smitten! So hope to make it the plough on Tuesday mornings and other meet ups soon. Catherine x

Congratulations to all the new babies. Jo - Cant believe he came on the due date, thats very organised!! Catherine x

Hello Sorry about funny formating, but I was recently given these timings by the NCT: MONDAY Community Vision 9.30 ? 11.30 Woodbine Grove, SE20 Dulwich Breastfeeding Caf? 10.00 ? 12.00 Townley Rd Clinic, SE22 Sherrington Children?s Centre 10.00 ? 12.00 Sherrington Rd, SE7 Discovery Children?s Centre 10.00 ? 12.00 Battery Rd, SE28 The Slade 10.00 ? 12.00 Erindale, Plumstead, SE18 TUESDAY Deptford Breastfeeding Group 10.00 ? 12.00 Shaftesbury Christian Centre, SCHOOL TERM TIME ONLY Frankham St, SE8 4RN Bellingham BF Caf? 10.00 ? 12.00 109a Randlesdown rd, SE6 Alderwood Children?s Centre 10.00 ? 12.00 Rainham Close, SE9 2JB Grove Family Centre 1.00 ? 3.00 Tower Mill Rd, SE15 Sidcup Baby Caf? 1.00 ? 3.00 New Community Church 24, Station rd, DA15 7DU WEDNESDAY Bermondsey & Rotherhithe BF Cafe 10.00 ? 12.00 Rotherhithe Primary scl, SE16 Glyndon Community Centre 1.00 ? 3.00 75, Raglan Rd, SE18 Baby caf? @ Storkway Ch?s Centre 1.00 ? 3.00 Ridgebrook Rd, SE3 Coin Street Neighbourhood Ctr 10.00 ? 12.00 Stamford St, SE1 Breastfeeding drop-in SE21 10.00 ? 12.00 Rosendale Children?s Centre. Elliot Bank Childrens Centre 1.00 ? 3.00 Thorpewood Ave, SE26 4BU THURSDAY Peckham & Camberwell 10.00 ? 11.30 5th floor, Peckham Library, 122, Breastfeeding Caf? Peckham Hill St, SE15 Brookhill Children?s Centre 10.00 ? 12.00 Brookhill Rd, SE18 Beckenham Beacon 1.30 ? 3.00 379, Croydon Rd, BR3 3QL FRIDAY Quaggy Children?s Centre 12.30 ? 2.30 Lewisham Road, SE13 Jenner Health Centre 10.00 ? 12.00 201, Stanstead rd, SE23 Kintore Way Children?s Centre 10 - 12 97-102 Grange RD, SE1 Robert Owen Children?s Centre 10-12 43, Commerell st, SE10

Congratulations Jenny and Caroline....that's two of the 12 march babies, which I'm finding a bit scary!! Can't wait to meet the new arrivals. Sorry to have missed last couple of meet ups, but hopefully make the next one! Catherine x x

Hello Unfortunately I cant make breakfast on saturday, but my partner and I are going to try and make drinks tomorrow. Congratulations Rebecca on the first Spring Baby - fantastic news! Sorry to hear about your mugging Caroline - that's awful! Hope everyone's doing ok....getting close now! C x