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Hi there, We are organising a Sunday meet-up - at the moment 24th November seems to be the most popular date. Will post on here once details are confirmed. Some of the mums-to-be who are already on leave are trying to organise a weekday meet-up as well. Details on FB, but I'm sure they will post on here to ensure non-FB users aren't left out!

Thank you all for your tips, very helpful. I got the 7.37 this morning, and it was just as full, so I'm going to try the post 9am ones next to see if they're any better. I will continue my quest for a quieter train, as even if a kind soul does give up their seat, it is just generally unpleasant and stressful to cram onto a train with people bashing into your bump with their bags and umbrellas (unintentionally, it can't be helped on a busy train) And a big thank you to everyone who offers their seat to a pregnant lady - it really is very much appreciated!!!

I would be grateful for any advice on which trains from Denmark Hill to the City are the busiest during rush hour (so I can avoid them)? I am pregnant and finding the morning commute from Denmark Hill to City Thameslink really difficult when the trains are busy and I can't get a seat (I normally get the 8.39 or 8.45). So I am looking at changing my working hours so I start earlier or later, to enable me to miss the worst of the rush hour, and have a chance of getting a seat on the train (I know its only a short journey, but really uncomfortable with a bump!). If I get the 7.37 from Denmark Hill, is that one usually crammed? What about the 8.04? If I leave it until 9.19, would that be any better? I'd be really grateful to hear your experiences Many thanks

I will also be there tomorrow and will be on the look out for other ladies with bumps ! See you tomorrow at 3 pm

Hello ladies, I am not able to make it on Saturday, but am very much looking forward to meeting many of you on 6th October.

I haven't been to any classes at Push, but have been to prenatal Pilates (tues 7pm) and prenatal yoga ( thurs 7pm) both at esph, and really enjoyed both. Have also been to the yoga room in the gardens (mon and thurs at 8pm) and can recommend that as a very relaxing class! Had 22 week scan today and all well, which makes it all seem a bit more real!

TheShelleys- I am due the day after you, I am also a first timer! I was just looking at NCT classes and am thinking of doing the course in ED that starts on 30 Nov. wanhope - I noticed on NCT website that they also do "refresher" courses which are 1 day courses which might suit you as a second timer? And they also do coffee groups. I think I will do the full antenatal course though as I am feeling pretty clueless!

Hello ladies, I have just moved to East Dulwich and am expecting my first baby on January 17th, so was delighted to stumble across this thread and see some of the suggestions for NCT and other classes. I haven't really thought about classes yet, but suppose I should as the time will no doubt fly by! I am also keen to find a pregnancy yoga class or similar when I get a bit bigger. I also have my scan booked at 22 weeks, I am so impatient and want to have it sooner just to know that things are ok in there! Moving house was a bit of a struggle as I was exhausted and couldn't lift anything heavy, but the last few days I am definitely feeling more energetic so looking forward to the famous "glowing" stage. Anyway, best of luck to you all, and do keep posting any recommendations for pregnancy related things in the area as they are really helpful for this newby