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Hi Ladies Sorry I was unable to make it on Saturday. we were out that morning and exhaustion had set in even though when the little man went down for a nap so did I. Feeling quite slug like these days!! Any other 2nd timers feel more tired this time around? Or maybe I just forget what it's like. I won't be able to meet up on Sun but could possibly do the 19th depending on the time as my 3year old still naps in the afternoon & I'll only have 2 weeks to go...eeek! Hopefully I'll to meet some of you before the little one arrives! P x

Hi Ladies I'm hoping to make it along with my 3 year old on Saturday at The Victoria Inn. Looking forward to meeting some of you then. P x

Hi everyone I hope those bumps are growing and keeping well along with the Mama's that is! I'm hoping to be there on the 9th Feb at The Victoria Inn and like Suzie hopefully at the midweek meet once I'm on maternity leave. Only 5 weeks to go so I'm on the countdown now! P

Hi All I received a list from Southwark Council of a list of nurseries and childminders in the area, including contact details and was quite comprehensive. I thought I still had it in my inbox but apparently not and can't seem to be able to find it on the Southwark webiste either. Anyone got any ideas or have a copy they could mail me please?! Thanks

Just thought I'd post thhis on here aswell as the What's on thread for those interested :) Bellenden Christmas Bonanza is happening again! Thursday 13th Dec 4 - 9pm! come and join us for lots of festive fun! fenton walsh - free glass of bubbly for all our customers and lovely free gifts for all purchases over ?20 Suki Snacks - home made dog treats! outside fenton walsh Sarahs Jams - Sarahs homemade chutneys and jams! outside fenton walsh Peckham Super Star Sweets - stocking filler sweet stall! outside fenton walsh Hot food Stalls - Fleish Mob serving his fantastic Austrian Hot Dogs and Tom with his tasty burgers will be outside Review who will also be doing festive things! Pauls Custom Cycles will be doing something cycletastic Bias will be selling their delightful gifts Melange the best chocolate shop in the world will have the one and only SANTA! Begging Bowl will be serving up some special Thai Mulled wine! New homewares shop (near fenton walsh) so new hasnt got a name yet! they will be getting involved with the festivities! Moca Gallery will have Gauridio Studiage selling art craft gifts and also the new Ellies bakery will be selling her cupcakes! Local Folk Band and Carol Singers will be filling the street with music! Threads vintage shop will be plying you with mince pies and also have a folk band playing at 8pm (tickets only) also open and doing festive things will be Flock and Herd Butchers Anderson and Co Kuki Hair dressers Petit Tou you can find out more information from each shop or you can follow us on facebook - Bellenden Road or on twitter @BellendenRd

Hi Ladies Unfortunately I won't be able to make Thursday as I'll be in work (boo!) but hopefully I'll be able to make the next meet up...Enjoy!

Thanks for the replies. So is there much of a difference between a junior bed and a standard single bed?

Anyone got experience with Hypnobirthing CD's and which one did you find the best? I currently have the 'Effective Birth Preparation (Hospital or Birth Centre): A Self Hypnosis CD Programme (Natal Hypnotherapy Programme' which I used first time around. I found it really useful, particlualry as it would send me to sleep anytime I listened to it! I wanted to add to my collection and hoping for an easier time of it this time around ;)

Hi Would love any feedback or advice on buying a bed for my 3 year old. He currently still sleeps in his cot, but think the time has come to put him in a bed. I'm just not sure as to what kind of bed to go for, in terms of size eg. toddler, junior or full size single bed. Any thoughts please? Ta very much

Hi Everyone and congrats! I'm also due my 2nd at the beginning of March. My son is nearly 3 and there has been a bit of chatter about the little one in my tummy. For those of you with little ones already have you mentioned the next arrival? Don't think I'm going to do the NCT class, hoping that it will all come back to me! Beginning to get excited, feeling the Buba kick, so it feels more real. So much I want to do though, a long list of curtain making, DIY and generally getting some sort of order around here!! X

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Hi Manicmouse I've PMd you!

Amazing thanks for all the great tips and advice! I dropped into Mothercare and they are having a sale on some of their prams, Maclarens included so I might go back and have another look at some of your suggestions. The Maclaren Triumph Stroller comes in at ?108, any one used that? I'll check out the Quinny Zap, which sound really good. I've never heard of O Baby Lightweight, so many prams out there. As I've just stayed with the Bee, I feel like a novice. I would certainly try and buy secondhand but it's the waiting around to pick up a bargain that might not end up being such after all, broken wheel not the exact buggy etc. I'm sure there would be a compromise in what I want or need, but who knows I may get lucky! I'll keep an eye out anyway.

Hi I'm looking into buying a lightweight pushchair for my toddler. We currently have a Bugaboo Bee which i have loved but he's getting a bit big for it and although it is lightweight (8kg) I want something that is a bit smaller to fold down and lighter to push around. I walk every where so it would need to be sturdy but i don't want to spend above ?100 as I'm not sure that he'll be in it much longer. Any suggestions or recommendations would be really appreciated. Thanks

Thanks so much for all the great info. I'm going to have a look into the course that your friend did, thanks sillywoman. Really interesting that Guys & St thomas are looking into hiring a team of full time Doulas, maybe this is the way things will go in the future?!

Hi Saffron Unfortunately Doula UK does not recognise the Middlesex University accreditation, which makes me wary! But I never thought about how that might help me in the future if I did pursue Midwifery. Good thinking! I was hoping someone nearby would have first hand experience, but in the meantime I'll contact them for a chat. Thanks for the reply!

Hi I'm thinking of a career change! I would love to study midwifery but with young children and financial constraints I cannot commit to 3 years full time training at present. So thought Doula training might be a good option. Are there are any Doulas that would recommend a particular course? Or if anyone has had any experience of hiring a Doula? I had a look online at courses but I'm none the wiser as to which would be the right/best one. There is one course that is accredited by Middlesex University but they are separate from Doula UK which there appears to be a lot of support for. They are quite expensive and I don't want to make the wrong decision, so any experience you could share would be really useful. Many thanks

Hi Fiona As Penny said a baby toddler session from 2-3 does not work as this is often the time that little children have a nap, so I can't imagine that there will be the same amount of parent/carers and children there at this time. As for Fridays, that is mainly for older children around 5 years old and the younger children often get over looked. There is already a very successful, well attended, group on a Monday morning so why the change, when there is a good sense of community? I understand there have been cut backs, but what is being asked is that not an increase in hours but a change from the planned 2-7 to 10-3, this is still the same amount of hours. From speaking to the library staff they seem to be in support of this. To have the library open 4 days a week from 2-7 does not make a whole lot of sense for those who use the library with younger children. Surely this is supposed to be a place for the whole community to access? Isn't it better to instil the love for books before the little ones go to school? Regards Paula

Thanks to all who have already signed the Petition! You can either sign it in the Nunhead library or head to 'Bambuni' sign it there and grab a fantastic Flat White whilst yore at it!

Please support our petition to keep Nunhead Library open on Monday mornings for the Baby and toddler sessions 10.30am to 12 noon. It provides a great sense of community for children and parents alike. Southwark Council announced the time changes of Nunhead library to begin on the 2nd April 2012, which would mean that it would no longer provide the community with open morning times from Monday to Thursday. What we are suggesting is that Monday would have the same hours as Friday 10-3 The children use the library regularly and often for those younger children morning times are more convenient. Its staff and the service are an invaluable asset to the families and children that live nearby. The children interact with other children in a safe and friendly environment and introduces them to the wonderful world of books at a young age.? If you use the Nunhead Library facilities for your children or have done so in the past could you please drop into the library and sign the petition, each signature counts!! Many thanks Paula Here's the blurb from the Council.... New opening hours at Nunhead library from 2 April 2012 The Council has recently undertaken a major review of the library service. The objective of the review was to secure savings of ?397,000 resulting from spending cuts imposed by central government, whilst retaining a high quality service. No Southwark libraries will be closing, but we do have to make the required spending reductions and some of the smaller libraries will have reduced opening hours from 2 April 2012. The libraries affected by the budget reductions are Brandon, East Street, Grove Vale and Nunhead. In order to ensure maximum access to the service in these libraries, we have reviewed the times that most people use the libraries and have focused on those hours. From 2 April 2012 the opening hours at Nunhead library will be as follows: Monday 2pm to 7pm Tuesday 2pm to 7pm Wednesday 2pm to 7pm Thursday 2pm to 7pm Friday 10am to 3pm Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday Closed

Thanks for the info!

Hi I dont have the latest sure start copy of what's on around the area. Any ideas of what to do with my 2yr old Mon-Wed, mainly Nunhead/Peckham area? Many thanks

Hi Anyone know if there will be any craft fairs organised around the area for the Chritmas season? I'd love to get involved and have a stall selling my prints! Any ideas or contact details would be much appreciated? Many thanks

Amazing thank you soooo much hazelnunhead, I've PM'd you!

Hi Has anyone been to this playgroup? If so what's it like & is it just for babies? Thanks