JL Dulwich

I do this journey at least once a week, though generally not in rush hour. There's a direct train from East Dulwich which takes about 25mins. It's pretty reliable and I've never seen the trains packed going that direction in the morning. If there's an issue with trains (usually only happens on a weekend), there's always the option of getting the bus to Forest Hill and the overground from Forest Hill to West Croydon, which is about 15-20mins. My friend regularly caught the bus the other way (from East Croydon to East Dulwich) and it took anywhere from 1.5 - 2hrs. Personally I'd avoid that option, if you can.

Hi I used a private midwife ([email protected]) as I found the NHS service to be severely lacking. It was fantastic having an advocate when I needed to go to hospital as well, as I didn't want to be bullied into doing things that weren't right for me. I would urge you to consider all possibilities and write down what you would like to happen in an ideal world, and what you are happy to accept if things don't go to plan. Best of luck! Kind Regards Johanna

I just had Stefan from Oven Rescue clean 2 ovens, replace a broken oven light and clean the pan rests on the hob. He scrubbed for 4 hours and did a fantastic job. Totally worth the money! https://www.ovenrescue.co.uk/oven-cleaning/south-east-london-east-dulwich.html

Ikea sell cushioned high chair covers and inserts to go with their high chairs, so you may find that does the job. Alternatively, would a fabric travel chair like this one help: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Totseat-Washable-Squashable-Highchair-Circles/dp/B001QC77W0 Not sure if it would work in addition to the safety strap the high chair has, but I've got one that's nearly brand new (only used it once), if you'd like it.

I've travelled during the week and weekends at various times (ED / PR to London Bridge, ED to Streatham and further on that line and PR to Blackfriars and Kings Cross) and found the trains blissfully quiet. Rarely more than a handful of people per carriage - they're likely to be emptier towards the back of the train.

Honestly, I'd get an Ikea highchair with tray and soft seat insert. They're cheap, sturdy and easy to clean. Doesn't the safety strap hold your baby safely in the high chair? If not, and if you feel it's safe, just roll up a bath towel to provide some extra padding around him while he's in the chair. We did this with our chap. There used to be a baby shop in the retail park opposite Ikea in Croydon, but I'm not sure if it's still open (might have been Mothercare, but I can't remember) - might be worth a google search.

I had extremely poor experiences with 3 of the GPs at The Gardens (specifically around maternity and infant care). However, my other half only ever saw Dr Stephens (only a few times over about a 3 year period) and felt she gave the help he needed.

I think there's still confusion over what Government guidance is. The helpful 'What constitutes a reasonable excuse' doc produced by the CPS (and I'm pretty sure published on this forum) gives guidance to police on what may constitute a reasonable excuse to leave one's home. This includes "...the purchase of snacks and luxuries." The guidance goes on to state, "If a person is already out of the address with good reason, then it would not be proportionate to prevent the person from buying non- essential items." So, if you've gone out for your exercise, and you fancy an ice-cream on the way home, that's perfectly reasonable. If you, as an individual, feel that puts you at extra risk, it's your choice not to do so, but I think it's unreasonable to condemn others for doing so. There is also guidance on Gov.uk regarding which businesses have been required to close. This states that restaurants / pubs / wine bars / cafes / supermarkets and "other food and drink establishments" can remain open for "the provision of hot or cold food that has been prepared for consumers for collection or delivery to be consumed, reheated or cooked by consumers off the premises." So, I think Oddons is operating within the guidance, and the original poster was a perhaps a bit quick off the mark to assume they were bending rules.

DF, you're lucky you haven't had measles or chicken pox more than once. One certainly can get both of these - severely - more than once, which I know from personal experience.

Ask your GP for guidance / go to a registered dietician: https://www.bda.uk.com/about-dietetics/find-a-dietitian-near-me.html

Aneto on East Dulwich Road have adapted their cafe in line with guidance on social distancing (i.e. they've moved the tables further apart) and are still serving in-house meals / drinks, as well as take-away. They have also set up the front of the cafe to be a community store, offering basics like fruit and veg, home-made pasta, toiletries etc; and are offering free local delivery for the elderly / vulnerable. The shop part seemed well-stocked when I went in this morning. Tel: 07979879616 Email: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Anetocafedulwich

It was still open two days ago.

Did anyone else hear the drumming on Oakhurst Grove late last night, that started again at 6:50AM? Does anyone know where, exactly, it was coming from?

Seriously, Nina?! Thanks so much for highlighting my rights to what you think my feelings are. And "got in the way of..."???? No, that wasn't what happened at all; but I shan't go into it again. I don't consider the above post mum shaming, though you are, of course, free to view it as you wish.

Thanks to those who commented and sent kind wishes. Nina - perspective is not the issue at all. The mother looked to be about my age, so a difference in generational attitudes isn't what I was suggesting. It's irrelevant whether the mother was having a bad day or not - we are all responsible for our own children. If you take your child out, you are responsible for making sure they are safe and letting them know what the correct response to a situation is e.g. point out that a specific behaviour is dangerous, has hurt someone and, therefore, change your behaviour and apologise.