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Can come for a quick coffee on Thursday before school pick up. See you then x

Hi Audrey, Meet up next week would be nice. We had a lovely time at the French Cafe, so up for same venue if everyone else is. Tuesday is good for me anytime from 11:30 till 3:00. Look forward to it. Sarah x

best of luck kapaxiana! Looking forward to hearing your news when you are back from the hospital x

I will also suggest the Gro Clock. We've used it successfully for over a year with our 5 year old, after a long spell of waking up between 5-6 am. To get him enthusiastic about waiting for the sun to come out we gave him a sticker every morning he had waited for it to appear before he came into our room. He was promised a treat once he had completed 7 sticker. It has worked really well since, even if he gets ups early, he just 'reads' in his bed. It has been a life saver for us! Good luck!

Congratulations to Rachel and Audrey, really lovely to hear you and your babies are well! Sarah x

I'll be there too! The French Caf? is on 38 Forest Hill Road, almost opposite Peckham Rye Park, by the shops where the Coop and the Post Office are. If you need more directions please let me know. Looking forward to meeting you all!

I am around until 3pm, off for school pick up after that. Sounds like more people could make it if we move it a bit later. What about coffee from 2pm and people pop in and out as they can? Would it work for people who have already agreed to a 12pm meet up? Looking forward to saying hello!

The French Cafe sounds good. Shall we say 12pm on Wednesday?

Hi everyone, What about a meet up next week on Wednesday? That works for scotlass and Gina, who like me, are new to the thread. Up for lunch or coffee depending on what suits most people, please post suggestions for times and places and whether the day is convenient. Sarah x

Wow, thank you so much for all your posts, much appreciated! I have made a list here for anyone looking for help that may be useful, just compiling all your advice: 1. Kings lactation consultants: Claire Kedves (on annual leave, back end June) and Joanne Joseph: 020 3299 3833 - located above the antenatal clinic at Kings Hospital. 2. Breastfeeding drop in sessions - specialising in tongue tie diagnosis: Anna on 07791 404 502 at Rosendale Children?s Centre ( Rosendale school), Rosendale Rd, SE21, Weds 9.30 to 11.30pm and Caroline at Peckham Library, 5th floor on Thursdays 10 to 11:30am 3. Lactation consultant based in Croydon: Katie Fisher on 07949176776 ?60/2 hour consultation and ?30 for the snip. 4. Lactation consultant that can come and visit at your home: Jill Dye. I have e-mailed her to find out what her fees are and contact details, will post once I receive her answer. Also found a link with some local info: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CB4QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nct.org.uk%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Frelated_documents%2FBFSUPPORTmarch10.doc&rct=j&q=kings%20lactation%20consultant%20clare%20kedves&ei=PJQATueKAsTRhAekpdijDQ&usg=AFQjCNENrVtFo1gth88z0cJPPw5EW67WiA&sig2=6Wevq0dsCBYLJ5lPXCnLVw Thanks again. Edited to correct Katie phone number and current fees.

Thanks a lot for your replies, I will get in touch with Kings, as I've been waiting to get a date to come to their BF workshop but it hasn't come through yet. We are still not quite sure what the problem last time was. That is what makes me feel quite anxious about it. There were a couple of things that in retrospect could have been the cause: nipple shape and baby's neck being stiff (he had osteopathy and physiotherapy to correct this later on). Things may go smoothly this time, but want to know where to go in case I need to. Thanks again for your help

Hi everyone, Just came across this thread, had been thinking of starting something similar, great to hear many of you have met! Following Ruth's message, are there anymore meet ups coming up? I am also on maternity leave and would be great to spend some time with fellow local mums to be this summer! Can do any day during school hours as child number two is there. Lots of best wishes to everyone. Sarah

Hello everyone, I am due with baby number 2 soon and would like to find out if you know of good breastfeeding consultants in East Dulwich as I had a very difficult time with baby number 1 when trying to get help when things went wrong. Although several people were willing to help with advice and suggestions, and I visited breastfeeding cafes, people were not able to spot the cause for the difficulties. Any advice greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.