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Hi James84, another vote for the forest hill road practice and the attached oakwood midwives. I would recommend that before you make any decisions check that any midwife team attached to a particular surgery will be able to take on your partner. I have heard that their caseloads are so big at the moment that many teams are not able to take on pregnant women who join the surgery and only take on existing patients who get in quick. In that case, a woman would then be referred to the midwives at kings. Hope this helps.

For newborns I would suggest the micralite toro with carry cot as baby can lie nice and flat as well as the carry cot being quite high up - a must for new mums with bad backs etc. It does convert into a stroller but for ease of getting around and on/off public transport, you can't beat a maclaren quest or xt. The mamas and papas Kato is a decent cheapo choice too as it lays flat and so can take a newborn as well as being a decent stroller.

I hope your friend is ok. Good on the guy who came to help.

Tibby, I hope you and your children are ok. Thank you for posting. Take care

I am with you on this one Peppa!

Hi all, will try to pop in tomorrow to catch up with you all. I finished work today and right now I feel like I could sleep the whole weekend. Where are we meeting - Green and Blue or Le Chandelier? Hope all are well, Debbie

Another vote for the BT 150 monitor. Used the old version with my son and have updated to new version for no 2. Good reception, nice features and not too pricey.

My husband is allergic to cat hair/saliva as well which I was not aware of when we first got together, some 13 or so years ago. At the time I had my lovely cat with me but we eventaully got to the stage where a decision had to be made - the cat had to go! I was very lucky that my mum was able to take in the cat and she stayed there until she passed away recently at the grand old age of 16. I was gutted at the time but in my opinion, a pet can not come before a person's health. Good luck with your decision.

Hi everyone, sorry I could not make the last meet up. Anyone around for a meet up on the 6th or the 13th? Hope you are all well. Debbie December 6th - Uptime (first) - Surpise December 11th - cazbee - Blue! December 15th GP - don't know what flavour ! December 17th - Debbie - no 2 - Surprise December 20th - Vanessa3 (no 2) - Surprise January 5th - Emma CC no.2 - surprise January 7th - Shaunag - Pink! January 15th Candj (no.3!) - Blue January 15th - Lou (no 2) - Surprise January 17th - Littlebelka (no 2) - pink January 22nd Fmay (no.2) - Pink January 24th Penny - Don't know. January 25th sylviamaria - don't know January 26th Vickster (no. 2) - Pink January 26th CLH (no. 2!) - Pink February 5th - Kirsten - Blue February 18th KathG - Blue

Hi pebbles, Goodrich is meant to be lovely for nursery. I have been a teacher for 15 years (much of it in nursery and reception) and I can honestly say that if your son is happy with his childminder, then it might be a good idea to keep him where he is. As long as he has experience of being away from you and lots of time to mix with other kids (one o'clock clubs, stay and play sessions in childrens centres etc) then moving onto school in the Reception year should not be too much of a problem. For many children being in a class of 26 3 and 4 year olds for a morning or an afternoon each day may not be the best way forward. I am not knocking nursery education, when it is good and can be fantastic for a child. Many areas outside of London have little or no state nursery and the children do perfectly well. Sorry to waffle on!

Hi everyone, Green and Blue tomorrow at 10.30 is good for me.see you then, Debbie

Hi Victoria, just wanted to send you all my best wishes but am so sorry to hear what has been going on. So glad that you are on the mend and thank you for your post. I am one of the winter club mums and we met a couple of months ago. I hope you can come along to the next meet up. Take care, Debbie

Hi everyone, I won't be able to make it today as I have a stinking cold and don't want to pass it on to anyone. Hope to seeyou all at the next meet up. Hope you are all well. Debbie

Hi everyone, Annabelle - it would be lovely to meet you - bring the nephew (hope he does not get too bored with the baby chat!) Julia - are you still ok with Green and Blue or would you like to try elsewhere? I think we are still on for next Sat 18th at 10.30 at Green and Blue (probably. Hope everyone is well and happy Debbie

Hi Penny, I can do the 18th. Will not need to bring little man but am happy with Green and Blue if there are toddlers about. if we are toddler free, how about Le Chandelier again? Hope everyone is well Debbie

Hi everyone, Was good to see you all last Saturday. Penny and Victoria - glad to hear you are feeling better. I can also do the 11th or the 18th for another meet up - the 18th may be slightly better. Debbie ps Victoria - hope you have a lovely holiday.

Hi all. Am happy to do Green and Blue on Sat at 10.30 esp if I have to bring little man at last minute. Looking forward to it. Debbie

Hi everyone, it was lovely meeting you all yesterday and the choice of the upstairs at Le Chandelier was perfect. I thought I would post now before I forget (pregnancy brain working wonders). I know we talked about another meet up next Saturday or the following Saturday, I can make Sat 21st if anyone is around - would be more than happy to do same place and time or somewhere else if we need a toddler friendly venue. Hope you all have a good week Debbie

Hi everyone, I am expecting my second on Dec 18th and would love to join the meet up on Saturday. Can stay for an hour or so. Looking forward to Sat. Debbie

Another card cloning! Contacted by HSBC today as my card has been cloned and is being used, along with pin, in India. Have also used card previously in Somerfield, LL but not for a few weeks. Card has been used more recently in Sainsburys, Forest Hill.