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Kings is a trauma centre. They could have come from anywhere South of the river to Kent and beyond. Certainly didn't recognise the diving pool they showed her in. It's not Crystal Palace. Bromley? New Cross? What does 'looking local' mean?

ElmGrove Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do you mean Corian, not Coriander? Or did you > mean Cilantro? Yes, meant Corian - predictive txt strikes.

We're going through this at the moment. I wish Howdens did matt I the style we want but I don't think they're easily beaten on price/quality for the type of kitchen we want. As far as worktop is concerned we're looking at Coriander as I've heard good things. We're also going with draws and I would personally avoid shaker style unless you have the time to clean the inset ledge from all the muck that gets caught on them (like my current kitchen!). Whatever flooring you're thinking of I'd make sure it's highly moisture resistant in case of dishwasher/washing machine leaks.

What are they all about? Spotted on North Cross Rd and Alleyns.

Agree with Saffron about getting referral. My oldest had similar problems and had cold induced asthma (grew out of it) and we had medication to be used only when he had a cold. Other things to try - raise the head end of her bed, vacuum mattress and clean all soft furnishings very regularly to get rid of dust mite. Get rid of carpets in bedroom. Do you have cats or dogs?

Sounds like she might be drinking a bit too much in. Most would get a tummy ache after swallowing too much chlorinated water. Other than reminding your daughter not to swallow it, no other suggestions I'm afraid.

With 2 boys, it would be garden every time for me. Enough bedrooms but size not overly important as they mainly only sleep in them. We have the advantage of a lot of downstairs space, though.

Mutrik Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This thread made me smile! I have the delight of > putting triplet 2.5 year olds to bed. Mutrik, I bow down to you! I know someone with triplets and for you I think it really only can get better!

I feel for you although mine are now 12 and 7. The big secret of parenthood ... It doesn't ever get easier just different! 2 year old tantrums IMO are nothing compared to hormonal 12 year olds! I hear from wiser, more experienced friends that there's a lovely period between 14-16 yrs!

PSJ Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Could it be a new branch of Ottolenghi? All my dreams coming true! Seriously though, what do we think its going to be?

Definitely give Zena Everett at Second Careers http://www.second-careers.co.uk/about.php. She has an enormous amount of experience and is lovely to boot.

We've been to a few resort towns in Turkey. Our favourite is Side for the history and fab beaches but I think it's too hot (and dependant on where you go) quite popular with Russians and Germans. For younger children and a very laid back family feel (also quite popular with Turkish holiday makers) is Chalis (nr Fethiye). You can always catch the dolmish (sp?) to Olu Duniz (and would recommend a visit or two - you have to pay a daily entrance fee to the better beach here though). We also went on a few great tours to a fantastic gorge (forgot name) and a boat trip. Fantastic fun for all on both excursions. We've always booked apartments through Holiday Lettings as we prefer to travel independently so I'm afraid I can't recommend hotels or packages. Enjoy! I love Turkey.

Sad to see Rumcent move but perhaps inevitable. Will this new building work with the existing properties? I'm a real fan of modern architecture but was just wondering his this wi set next to the Victorian school next door.

Gosh this brings back some terrible memories. Have you tried kiwi fruit? We used to try prune juice, warm water, apricots, warm baths, and pretty much everything else. Good luck and I hope you get her moving tomorrow.

All the press is about exploitation of girls but this also happens to young gay (and experimenting) young males.

I was bought up in a matriarchal household, mum and gran, one brother, and in Australia (no men, divorced or dead). There was absolutely no difference between the attitudes for our education, if anything I was encouraged to exceed the expectations for my brother. I now have 2 boys and am married to a feminist husband. The problem I have how to instil feminism in them I'm absolutely horrified by PTA mum's attitude but I have to say that I think it may be a class thing. Those in the upper middle class have an expectation that their daughters marry well. Albeit over 70 years ago, that was the upper middle class expectation for my grandmother. She disappointed her family by marrying down and pretty much forever lead the family.

I rang in a panic this morning! No dressing up this year. Don't know why but have to say I'm mighty relieved!

You'd be hard pushed to find an inch of ED that isn't full of children. We live near Oakhurst Grove and it's lovely. The important question is access to schools (which I will leave to comments from those with younger children, we got in to our school when there was less pressure). 'Safe', it's London, depends on what you mean by this but we feel safe, had a burglary 6 years ago but we love it here.

Definitely a dilemma. Probably a different situation to yours but when my oldest was small he did not get on with one of my friend's children (the mum and I met during antenatal and were good friends). We were determined to be friends although the boys struggled with each other. Our thinking was that it was good for them to understand and negotiate to resolve differences (they were about 2 at this time). It was not easy and involved quite a lot of parental involvement to avoid massive arguments but now 12 years old they are firm and fast friends. Our motivation was that my friend and I didn't want to lose our friendship but also that they had to learn to get on with other children who might not be their preferred pal. Every situation different and you have to do what is right for your child.

I'm sure the dentist will advise on whether to keep them or not. She'll probably only have them for another year or two anyway. IME x-rays were a complete waste of time to find out if adult teeth were damaged - all they managed to do was severely distress my son and tell us that they couldn't tell. All the best at the dentist.

From personal experience, not too much to worry about. They may have to take them out but it won't affect the development of adult teeth when they're ready to grow. The only problem we found is that as my son had his front teeth out by the age of 2 he went without front teeth for slighty longer and cannot pronounce 'th' so he says 'free' instead of 'three' etc. he just never had time to learn how to use his tongue against his front teeth.

Definitely get advice from the charity Mind as soon as you can. There is a 'perfect storm' being created by this narrowly focused government and unfortunately it sounds you are being battered from at least two I'll thought out policies. Please seek advice from Mind. Good luck!

Saw this in post office today and thought it was new. My husband tells me it's been so since 2010 at least. First I've heard about it. Told my mum today in Australia and she's gutted as I send her a bottle of perfume a couple of times a year. It's absolutely ridiculous! Quite annoyed!!

Had acupuncture, reflexology and went for a 2 mile walk. One or all of them worked for my very overdue baby .... or none of them! Swear by the walk as went into labour less than 24 hours later. Worth trying whatever it takes. Think the reflexology and acupuncture helped me to calm down and the walk got the baby into the right position. Good luck!

Am I also right in thinking that they would not hold your child's place for the year? You may find that the school your were originally offered no longer has a place. I also have a August baby. He has struggled but I only think a little of this is attributable to his age.