AnnaCBH

Thank you so much! I can't wait to come along for a relax and a pamper x

I have also PM'd Melissa and it hasn't been read, at 8 1/2 months pregnant emotions are running high, as is the precious requirement for sleep. I too rearranged help from family to organise my new baby room and got childcare for my daughter. I really hope that Melissa is OK as are her family, however I fear that I have been taken for a marketing mug and doubt very much I will attend a sale there again.

Thanks for the heads up!

I spoke to my midwife about this and she said that I could get some on prescription from my doctor, I haven't actually managed to get round to it yet but after a particularly tiring leg day I'm getting on it tomorrow! I've no idea if they will only offer me a delightful shade of American tan, but it might be worth investigating?

A second for The Talbot, they will move the tables so that you can have a baby area and seating too. They were accommodating and we didn't feel rushed at all. We did find that their 'buffet' (canapes?) was quite small and didn't really satisfy our guests so we hastily ordered lots of chips! Just a thought..

There's a good soft play in deptford at the wavelengths pool, bargain (?2.50) nice cafe downstairs and no time limits, I'm almost tempted to keep it to myself!

Talk to her and explain in advance when you're going away. Prepare her for it and it won't be a shock (sounds like you do anyway) you could also make her a sticker chart that she adds a sticker to every morning and night until you come home- she can then see that it is a finite thing. Also read 'owl babies' to her ( the mummy goes away but always comes back) talk to her about the book and remind her " mummy always comes back" other than that I agree with the other posters- you do need to go away for work and she will be ok, and she will get over any sadness that she has. My little one is also quite attached and gets upset when I go out in the evening/ at weekends and although it doesn't happen often (my going out nightlife) I do talk to her about how important it is that mummy has time with her friends too, just like she does- she'd just prefer to come too I think! Haha. Best of luck

Is the bathroom far from her bedroom? Maybe she's all cosy and a little scared to get up and go? Have you tried putting a potty in her bedroom (maybe on one of your waterproof sheets just in case it gets knocked...) and offering her a chocolate button for each wee she does in it ( take what she says as truth- ooooh 10 weeks well done, have 10 buttons... Even if it looks like a dribble!) keep sane and drink wine.

My daughter has also been dry for what seems like ages during the day but no sign of it working at night! She is in pull ups at night but my plan is to put her in pants when we're all ready for the night time push, my made up theory is that she can feel the pants, and that's what she feels during the day which is what helps her remember to go to the toilet... Not sure if it'll help but we'll try! I was also planning on going to buy some 'special' night time only pants with her, which mean she'll maybe not want to wee in them and will try harder to wake to wee?! Who knows!

I think maclaren have a lifetime guarantee? Contact their customer services- Or use a bit of wd40 and feel like a champion mechanic....!

I found a small child in Dulwich park on Sunday, he was too small to tell me his name or much about himself, he was however on his scooter (and fast escaping the playground area before he was re-directed!). The genius tip I wanted to share was that he had his phone number on his scooter along with his surname, this meant I was able to contact his parents are reunite them without too much trauma on anyone's part, I'm sure it'd also be good for rehoming a lost scooter. I know I'll be adding my number to my child's scooter tonight.

you can also park in the Lidl opposite for free but only for a restricted time, I think an hour and a half.

Looking forward to hearing more about this TheClockHouse, I came along on a rainy day (pre-refurb) with my friend and your bar staff kindly put on the jungle book for me and my friends little ones whilst we all had lunch, if the rest of your staff are as kind and welcoming as she was, your playgroup (read mums and dads drinking den.. ;-) ) will be great

We've just had a parkdean holiday, the kids club was really well organised, as was the pool and the rest of the entertainment, cheesy but totally able to embrace it for an extremely happy 3 year old!

Check your seat and pannier rack, I can't use mine as the child seat covers the top of the rack, I'd go with the above poster and look for front wheel racks, enjoy!

I bought my husband a kit when my little one was tiny, with the plan that he could make things at parties forever more, if you have the time and patience it's worth it, I get the spare balloons on amazon. Good luck!

Ask them what their behaviour policy is and acknowledge that your little one is doing the biting and that you've been doing a bit of research and have a few suggestions that you'd like them to try, then give them some. A method that really works is immediately taking the biter away (even just a few steps back) and showering the bitten person with attention, this shows the child that is doing the biting that they get little or no attention for the biting. Quite often these things happen so quickly and a big scene follows with everyone getting lots of attention (negative or positive attention is still attention) The biter (sadly for you your little one) does need to be told quite firmly that what they have done is unkind and that is has made X sad, they need to be encouraged to then say sorry. But the time out situation can't go on time regardless, if that makes sense?! what I mean is that your child (or the child that is doing the biting), can't be put in a time out for random lengths of time as this is meaningless for him. I am sorry for you I understand this is just as hard for you as it is for the parents of the little ones that are being bitten. I hope this helps?

B&Q said they had loads when I called on Friday... good luck!

I use a lot of her books in my therapy sessions; she also has some about anger, self esteem and accepting being different, very nice and accessible. Thanks for sharing.

I would definitely encourage BB100's advice, the child development and psychology that I have studied for my profession, is along these lines. I would also endorse not using NO too much as it can end up as a rather negative cycle, rather than 'no, don't throw your food on the floor/water across the room' try 'food is for the table' 'water is for drinking' using positive statements that tells your child the behaviour you want/expect, it can take a while and you might feel a bit foolish at times, but I think long term gains for short term pain! Also remember that their memory is very short, and you might say the same thing a thousand times and feel like its not working, but then you'll get a breakthrough and it'll stick. As they are so little they still need to understand how they're feeling so developing emotional literacy is so important, getting down onto their level and labeling their feelings, I know that you are feeling really cross right now because you wanted to play with/watch X or Y but now its time for dinner/time to go out etc. will also help. It can be so bloomin wearing at times so I totally sympathise, but you can do it! you will get through this phase. I also find red wine in the evening helps....

I had this too, I can second and third the theory that having anything nice in the house results in temptation! I cut out all alcohol during the week but allowed myself Friday and Saturday night as wine night. I also got into a routine of as soon as I put my daughter to bed i'd go straight and change into gym stuff and do a workout DVD, I bought about 4 or 5 and mixed it up every night. When I got a bit stronger and fitter I added some cans of baked beans into the workout and as I got stronger again I bought some weights. I wasn't able to commit to classes as my husband works late and I would be too hungry and tired by the time he was home. I worked out every night apart from weekends, 30 - 40 mins, but started with 20 min sessions. I didn't weigh myself but did measure myself, I got a bit despondent with that too but I knew I had to keep going. Most of all though be kind to yourself and buy some nice undies in your current size, or a nice top, something that you can put on and feel good about, it doesn't matter if it doesn't fit you in a few months, but feeling good now does matter.