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I joined the Spring babies as well as by baby is due beginning of June but c section will be probably booked end of May :) I have a 20m old girl already so this is my second :)

So did we decide a time for Friday? I am happy to do morning but 1.30 would be good as well. What does everyone think?

Same problem here and my daughter has oats milk instead now. Try nasal sprays and I also have a air humidifier.

My little one is 19 m now and I did the controlled crying when she was 3 months. I was really desperate and I did lots of research and there are two things you have to keep in mind: the baby has enough food during the day and that you don't use anything that the baby can associate with going to sleep. I give my daughter more food during the day - so more often - I never put her to sleep while breastfeeding or with a bottle, I used the E.A.S.Y formula - eat, activity, sleep, you time. I must admit it took about 3 weeks and writing down times, quantities etc, a bit of a military operation... but it paid off. At 4 months we went of holiday and she was sleeping from 7.30 pm to 7.30 am with only a dream feed at 11pm She now sleeps for 12h every night and only wakes up when she has a cold/coughing etc I don't often give advice about this as I know people have different views about the whole controlled crying thing but it worked for me whatever you choose, have a clear plan and stick to it, it is not easy and you have to be very strong. Good luck!

Hello everybody Sorry I suggested a meeting date than disappeared... I am freelancing and I am extremely busy around this time of the year. In theory I can do any of the dates suggested but will only know for sure closer to each date. Here is also an update of the list of us + babies. Sorry if I have missed anyone before. Audrey 2nd baby due March Jnb 1st baby due 1 March Goldilocks 2nd baby due beg March SEGirl 2nd baby due beg March Natalie 1st baby due 9 March Rgracieg 2nd baby due 13 March Mrs f 2nd baby due mid March Bella83 1st baby due mid March Ana maria 1st baby due mid March Blueskies 2nd baby due mid March Bluesuperted 2nd baby due end March Mollydoodle 2nd baby due beg April Katiesa 2nd baby due beg April Cornelia 2nd baby due mid April Gooders79 2nd baby due mid April RachC 2nd baby due mid April Julesjules100 1st baby due 25 April Sa16 1st baby due 25 April ActiveBirthCharly 2nd baby due May KattyKit 2nd baby due May Cmacnew 2nd baby due May MM22 3rd baby due beg May CeBe 1st baby due 6 May RuthieB 1st baby due 9 May Vic 1st baby due 19 May Simonethebeaver 2nd baby due mid May Rougepamplemousse 2nd baby due end May Izzybob 2nd baby due end May Etta166 3nd baby due end May

RachC, I agree with Simonethebeaver in terms of hospitals. I had my first at Kings and chose it because I needed a c section. I was however disappointed with the antenatal care and the level of care in the hospital was terrible, it was extremely busy and the midwives were and looked extremely tired and unfortunately not doing their job properly. My daughter had jaundice and the midwife missed doing a test to detect that. Therefore 2-3 days after arriving home I had to go to emergency with her. I chose Lewisham this time and I was impressed with how well I was looked after. Lots of people on this forum have all sorts of different stories so you might end up being more confused after reading everything. What I would say is if you think it will be a straightforward natural birth the midwifes at Lewisham are better and the birth centre is great.

Hi I have made a list with all of us and babies' approximate due dates Soon as you know a more exact date I will update :) Audrey 2nd baby due March Jnb 1st baby due 1 March Goldilocks 2nd baby due beg March SEGirl 2nd baby due beg March Natalie 1st baby due beg March Mrs f 2nd baby due mid March Bella83 1st baby due mid March Ana maria 1st baby due mid March Blueskies 2nd baby due mid March Bluesuperted 2nd baby due end March Mollydoodle 2nd baby due beg April Cornelia 2nd baby due mid April Gooders79 2nd baby due mid April Julesjules100 1st baby due 25 April KattyKit 2nd baby due May Cmacnew 2nd baby due May RuthieB 1st baby due 9 May MM22 3rd baby due beg May Rougepamplemousse 2nd baby due end May Izzybob 2nd baby due end May In terms of meeting up I am going to suggest Thursday 29 November during the day at The Plaugh for whoever can make it. Happy with another venue if you know a more suitable one. x

My daughter had her first episode when she was one and we were on holiday in France... we were in hospital for 3 days and they have taken it very seriously. When we got back nobody, including GP, A&E in both lewisham and kings have taken it seriously. What I have done is replaced cow's milk with alternatives - dairy produces too much mucus which is what I noticed she had too much of - and I bought a room humidifier. She is 18 months now and we finally got some blood tests etc booked so we'll take it from there :)

It looks like there are quite a few of us around to form a group and meet and refresh our memories... no need for NCT ;) izzybob - quite terrified myself of going back to newborn sleep patterns! hopefully I will manage it better this time!

Due with my second at the end of May, my daughter will be 25 months than. I am not doing NCT myself, I don't really see the point... I might do the NHS antenatal classes. I am feeling better than last time, I hope it lasts! :)

I have lots of ideas - like most of the mums I meet - but actually want to meet someone that wants to put them in practice as well :) Probably someone who either works part time or is self employed Looking forward to hearing from you all!

A friend has a few pramsuits/bodysuits suitable for first days/coming out of the hospital etc They are new and on half price sale - close down shop sale. Please pm for pictures, prices and sizes, I will check with her availability.

A friend has a few pramsuits/bodysuits suitable for first days/coming out of the hospital etc They are new and on half price sale - close down shop sale. Please pm for pictures, prices and sizes, I will check with her availability.

Hi I would love to join you but I can't do today and unfortunately I can't do this Thu either. Two nights a weeks sounds like a good idea thought. A

Hi I have a 12 months old girl and quite happy to meet as well.

I am busy tomorrow as well :( Wednesday I usually go to The Forester in Forest Hill - just behind the train station - for a freelance/working from home mums meet up. A few work shifts and some are stay at home mums so I guess it is open to anyone :) The place is very spacious, they have nice food if anyone wants lunch and there is enough place for kids to crawl/run around. They open at 11. If not happy t meet Thu if anyone is free.

See you on Friday at 2.30. Looking forward to it! x

Hi I have a friend that might be interested... please send me a PM. x

I am a late spring mummy and baby ... happy to join for a coffee :)

Hi I have an au pair and she made a couple of au pair friends locally. She is not going to classes but I heard a while ago that Lewisham college does free English classes. Please PM me her details and I will pass them on :) x

I would recommand Eliot Bank breast feeding cafe. Sue there is amazing and so are all the other midwives. It is on Wed from 1 to 3 and the group was probably what kept me sane for the first 4 months with the baby! Plus I made some great friends! You can also weight your baby there!

Any mums are looking for second hand clothes? I have about 4 bundles - I know, I went completely over board with the shopping!!! - my little one had so many that most of them she only wore once. She was born beginning of May so suitable for babies born April-June. PM me for pictures and details :) Oh, congratulations on the new arrivals! I hope they will bring you as much joy and my little one does to me! :) x

Hi I missed that :(... I would have loved to join! My little one is 10 months. Maybe next week? :) x