LittleOwl

There's a shop on Rye Lane in Peckham called Tommy's Wear and Cheer. They had quite a good selection when we got our pushchair last summer- don't know about double buggies though.

Saw this recently and thought idea number 39 'install a baby gate using heavy duty cable ties' might have some potential: http://www.emlii.com/35011cc6/42-Ingenious-and-Clever-Tricks-That-Make-Everyday-Parenting-So-Much-Fun

Thanks for all the advice. I've certainly got some thinking to do!

Hello, I'm interested in people's experiences/advice re making a request for flexible working. I'm currently on maternity leave and plan to return to work in September. Under my company's policy (which I presume is fairly standard) I'm required to put in a formal request stating exactly what I want in terms of hours/home working. Once I've made a request (successful or not) I can't put in another request for 12 months, although there may be some scope for reviewing the decision. I'm unsure about exactly what hours I'd like to work- possibly 3 or 4 days per week and/or some home working. I'm planning to discuss options with my boss first but didn't realise I effectively only had one bite of the cherry in respect of the formal request. I'm unsure whether to request 4 days on the basis that it's more likely to be accepted. In general I don't know whether it would be preferable to start back on fewer hours with a view to increasing them in the future or vice versa and which would be more likely to be accepted by my work. Argh!

I used Papershaker. http://uk.paper-shaker.com/delivery-info. They claim to dispatch the order the next day if ordered by 3pm. Can't remember how long ours took to come but think it was pretty quick.

I attended a lovely class with Michele on Saturday mornings at the Goose Green clinic in East Dulwich. A lot of us transferred across to pregnancy yoga from Michele's ordinary yoga classes so she's used to teaching ladies with experience of yoga. PM me if you want more details, or there's info on the Goose Green Clinic website.

For any non Facebookers there's a meet up tonight at the Great Exhibition pub, Crystal Palace Road from 6.30. X

Does kids etc include partners? Might be nice for dads to meet up too. x

That works for me. Looking forward to meeting everyone again (and all the new people!)

I've been going to Michele's Saturday morning yoga since April and can highly recommend it. The classes are very relaxed and I find it easier doing a class at the weekend rather than having to rush back from work.

Hi, can do 14th or 21st but not 7th. X

Count me in for 6th. Really enjoyed first get together. Julia

I can still make it.

Hi, my yoga teacher Michele is starting a new pregnancy yoga class on Saturday mornings in East Dulwich. Please contact me for more details. I've been going to Michele's non-pregnancy yoga classes for over a year and found her to be very good.

Sounds good. Looking forward to meeting everyone. X