EDmummy

If its only for one or two night time feeds, how about using the pre=prepared variety in the carton. We trained Baby No. 2 to be less fussy than No. 1 and were able to give him these at room temperature.

Well, you've all said what I wasn't going to say. There is definitely a link with PND and other related illnesses BUT you need to rule out that there is any other problem. All the best.

You need to see a doctor! If this was your baby with these symptoms then you would be there in a flash - look after yourself - you are the most important person to your baby. I don't want to add here any of the many reasons why you might be feeling this way as I don't know you. Please book yourself in to see a doctor. It may be useful to try and book a double appointment so the doctor can collect a good history from you.

Any news?

Any news?

Anyone know what's happening to the buses?

Could be SPD. Best advice is to see a MV or doctor as soon as you can.

You might find that pharmacies are not licenced to give flu jab to children. If you are desparate for one, try BUPA Centres, they may well be licenced.

Nice to see my boys' names in your lists! I love Orlando but hubby didn't, also concerned about the name's longevity (ie., when they are at secondary school/an adult) which is why my husband also wouldn't let me have Ptolemy (which is a rather silly name really). Get a top 5 and try then with your surname. See which one has a nice ring, think about what they would be like as they are growing up and into adulthood. How would it be shortened? What would his initials be? I love Eli, Jago and Milo (or Mylo).

Sorry to hear about your kids' scooters, BawdyNan. I probably agree with others that they were taken by someone who thought they were 'on offer'. Unlikely to be taken to order as it is very rare that scooters are left outside, unlike bikes. I'm pretty sure this is not just a London thing. I grew up in Australia during the 70s and I can assure you, bikes left outside were stolen and sweets were offered by strangers! The only difference is that London has more people so this sort of thing happens more frequently.

Sanne Panne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Heber: got a 2 from Ofsted but seems to be the > most popular school in ED from how keen the > parents are to get in, must be a lovely place > therefore? Very small catchment expected this > year, what would that be - 300m? > > Goodrich: always looks so cosy from the outside > but I heard and read that the parents aren't > always too happy and that it's actually quite a > big school. No idea about the expected catchment. > > Fairlawn: has outstanding Ofsted rating, is > popular among parents but looks a bit all concrete > to me - purely based on a single visit when I had > to drop a child's coat off on a grey rainy day. > Would the catchment be a bit bigger due to it not > being in ED? Or will last year's bulge class > offset this? > > Sanne Pannne you seem to have mixed the way you have mentioned Ofsted scores here. For those who are unfamiliar - a 1 rating is Outstanding (such as Fairlawn); 2 good; 3 satisfactory; and, 4 inadequate.

Of course we need a new school but I would think that there would be a slightly more scientific formula than 'whether a new school should go on the Dulwich hospital site'. The admissions office should be able to give you data on where applications are coming from and other data that would allow these calculations to be made. What other options are being considered for the site? If housing is considered then there would be further pressure on existing schools if not co-located with a school there or nearby. How would you 'abridge' the 5-7 year process (is this an estimate or an actual figure)? Yes, we need a new school but lets make sure it is in the right place. Personally I would like to see at least two new schools built and classroom size decreased to a more manageable 20-25 pupils but that is pie in the sky now.

I have never heard of anything like this before other than where relatives or very close friends can step in. It is one of the hardest parts of working with young children. It's usually a case of juggling diaries and putting in some hours when the little one is asleep.

> I'd really like to avoid any ready made > jars/pouches as my daughter has never had these > and I'd prefer to reserve them for unavoidable > situations! > I would add, don't try and knock yourself out. The occasional pouch or jar won't corrupt your child for life. The ideals we have with our first child are soon kicked into their rightful place with subsequent children. Relax and be a "slummy mummy" occasionally and slip in a few pouches. One of our best lunches used to be cous cous with frozen peas and corn and grated cheese. Not hot, not cold but somewhere in between. My kids were probably slightly odd in that they loved a bit of meze - some cold meats, cheeses, olives, a few carrot sticks, raw pepper and celery. The tip is to think 'balance' and that means over a week rather than over a day and you can't go too wrong. Best of luck.

Forest Hill Road Group Practice has a Dermatology Specialist GP, Dr McCall, but you need to be registered at the practice to see her. As far as private consultants are concerned, Dr McCall recommends Dr Elizabeth Higgins who has a private practice out of London Bridge Hospital and the Lister (she also works at Kings but you will need to go through the normal referral process). I'm only assuming she covers paediatric and adult cases. Her secretary at the London Bridge Hospital is incredibly helpful.

I would say all three are equally important to me and my family. Whilst 2 and 3 have social implications for the individual child, 1 can have serious economic effects to the family at large. My children are taught; Do not give any personal details to anyone on the internet (eg., age, location etc) Do not download any files without consulting a parent Do not spend too much time online In addition, I do drill my oldest child the old adage when discussing leaving comments on You Tube etc., If you can't say anything kind don't say anything at all.

Just got a call from my bank after someone used my card details for quite a shopping spree! Card is always secure and am a very cautious online purchaser. The only other place I have used my card this week is at the Barclays cash machine (the one on the right of the door). Anyone else experience any problems this week?

Thanks lillyanginger. I definitely favour Italy but villa prices in August are incredibly high. Will check out the two sites you suggest.

Following on from the other poster about summer holidays - does anyone have suggestions for a great location for a family reunion outside the UK next August. Probably about 10-12 people needing 5 or 6 rooms. One of the party will want to drive there (but they also don't mind driving very long distances & catching ferries etc), the rest will go by plane and hire a car. We'd love somewhere hot with a pool and a preference for coastal (no Atlantic coast!!) but also will be on a tightish budget. Not so keen on France. Am I trying to find some impossible location?!

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > School meals are a great idea. Feeding the rich > is not. This really is a stupid policy. It was > only put into place to buy the votes of the > self-interested. And, to everyone's shame, it > worked. Do you know people who voted Labour based on this policy? I'm pretty sure most people had other reasons to vote the way they did. I know many people who you could consider 'middle class' who probably won't take up the offer of free school meals and continue to let their kids have packed lunches but equally know people who are single parents and struggling to provide packed lunches for their kids who will find this incredibly helpful at the moment. Personally, I don't want free school meals for my children but perhaps only a broad brush approach would work in this situation. I really don't know whether this policy will work and I am more than concerned if other parts of school budgets are affected by this. My post was only about the fact that there is a hell of a lot of poverty in Southwark and that we should all be aware of the struggles that families are facing.

First mention to your health professional (midwife or doctor) to make sure there is not underlying medical cause. If it is just one of those things - raise your feet whilst relaxing on the sofa and get some lovely calming foot rub and a caring husband to rub it in. I used the one from the Body Shop.

Just to confirm, these houses are managed by Orbit Housing Group and not the Council. Not that it makes a shred of difference but just offers the answer to who should be dealing with this in the first instance. If the housing association does not sort out the problem them I would assume the part of Southwark Housing that deals with contractual issues with housing associations should then become involved.

Looks a little stab in the dark really.

How awful for all the families involved. My thoughts go out to them. Mention of 'Trident' and 'gang culture' are ridiculous at this stage unless you have verified information (which you may well have). What I see is a very sad incident for many people who knew the young person who died in an accident and the poor souls who lost their life commemorating his passing.

I thought the flats with older people in Hindmans were run by a housing association. They always seem very well maintained and I find it hard to believe that the boilers have been allowed to fall into disrepair (not saying that I don't believe ou Tarot). Once yearly checks should be fine and carbon monoxide alarms are free from many gas providers. Of course I hope that those who are affected get their boilers fixed as soon as possible!