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Sorry we have swimming lessons this afternoon!. Activities at Bessemer school are lovely though, let us know if you'lll be going again on another day x

Congrats Urchin! Look forward to meeting him soon x My newborn swimming lessons start tomorrow... So excited 'Born to swim' at Deptford if anyone is interested. Mandi the instructor is AMAZING... My 2 year old can swim unaided after lessons with Mandi! Will be going to PowerPramming afterwards and then could meet up in Garden's Cafe for post exercise cake? Anyone fancy meeting there? From 1:30pm. Hope everyone's having a lovely weekend.

Herne option sounds good... If weather is ok we could meet in park for a walk/ bikes and then treat ourselves to a wine at the herne!! Let's hope that the cluster feed =lots of sleep for you Ruth! I've just remembered that Crystal Palace have a lovely toddlers world session Mon-thurs mornings. But obviously a little drive. Not sure what we're doing in the morning as waiting on weather report! Possible Woodlands Farm at Shooters hill with Ava's cousin.. Or I'll get her to come over this way Will let you know. Laura are you on new phone number still (ending 077) ? Ruth, I've got your no I think so I'll text you mine X

Hi all, Come join us in the Winter Baby Club!! We're a very friendly bunch with a complete mixture of first, second and third time mums of all ages! I live in Nunhead too am usually toddler free on Mon and Tues so PM me or join in the thread. Hope to meet you and your babies soon Anna x

Hi all, Laura, what is this cheeky chimps thing? We're looking to do something tomorrow with toddler cousin! Am up for pm meet, if the weather is ok how about a bike ride/ scooter ride in the park? (the toddlers, not us!) There is also 'Disney Club' at The Clockhouse if it is raining where the big screen shows cartoons and is relatively sectioned off (I think it's until 4pm) Ruth, maybe it was the excitement from Stay and play? Perservere with it as Ava skipped a few and I nearly had a heart attack! I just told Ava that it was 'rest time' and left her in bed for the usual length of time. She is now back into her lunchtime naps THANK GOODNESS!! Hope to see some of you tomorrow Anna x

Going to Rosendale Stay and Play tomorrow. It's at the Children's Centre attached to the school. Toddler activities whilst it's easy to sit, natter and feed newborns. 10am start if anyone fancies? Also, if anyone is interested in breastmilk donation check out U.K.A.M.B. King's will do a blood test and provide you with bottles. Then whenever you're ready a courier will collect milk. I promised I'd spread the word as I thought there was not enough publicity. I've just signed up as other half wants freezer for food... not my expressed milk! if anyone fancies meeting up for coffee/ kids lunch at about 11:30pm on Fri we're around.. let us know. Have a good week Anna x

Ava still not 100% and I really pushed it with her swimming lesson this morning!! Won't be going to pilates, I can't dump her in creche like this.. Damn. Will avoid the Gardens too today. Up for thurs also but will play it by ear with this cold as don't want her to spread it. The winging that accompanies it is enough to frazzle anyone!!

Sal.. Congratulations but what a hideous labour experience. After such a long stint at King's I bet your relieved to finally get everyone home. Not quite the same, but I used to work with an Autistic boy and his condition only made him more precious.. Looking forward to meeting Isabella soon. Steph, I will be going M&B Pilates but after a catch up Swimming lesson with Ava.. yes another mental monday. I'll be in the Gardens afterwards from 11:30ish (Saffron, for your sake I hope you are not there this week!) so look forward to meeting up with anyone for coffee Will have toddler with me so unless she'll sleep in buggy I will have to give Powerpramming a miss. Anyone with toddlers looking for fun on a Wed morning.. I've been taking mine to Stay and Play at Rosendale Children's Centre. It's BRILL.. Lot's of free play, activities then singing and fruit/milk snack. all free! It starts at 10am but too much later and they might turn you away as they limit numbers. Have a good weekend all... Anna

Ahhh boo. Toddler is ill.. very sad and sorry for herself. Lots of coughing and therefore little napping. poor thing. Didn't help that she trapped her finger in the door this morning either... Have fun, See you next week? x

Oh you poor thing, I'll bring my Avocado rub and oil! See you for coffee... (and donut!) in a bit. Anna

Hi Anna, welcome and congrats, So we can't distinguish ouselves with our initials as 'm an Anna M too!!! Wondering if that's where the similarities end? Monday iKm doing mother and child pilates at Dulwich leisure centre then up for meeting in Garrden's cafe at about 11:30 for those who can make it. Going to try to go to Powerpramming straight after too.. Depending on how much cake I eat!! Have a good weekend all and Thanks Ruth for hosting.. I hope house wasn't too trashed! Anna x

A group of us organised Nicola - childsleepsolutions to run a sleep seminar at one of our houses. The advice, information and 'solutions' were invaluable. I think (what I can remember) it only cost ?20 each for seminar, providing there's a few of you. It wasn't a seminar pushing routines down your throat, but practical solutions and the 'science' around sleep. (ie when night waking occurs, the stages of sleep, how much we need etc) all made sense and V interesting! Contact her if you need advice/ are interested. Hope you get some sleep soon!!

Oh crap, sorry Saffron, just realised I didn't pay for kids donut!! Didn't mean to do a runner!! Will treat M to something next time!! Good luck for tonight, go for a jalfrezi!! Possibly up for Thurs pm. Swimming lesson at 2 but will be around afterwards. Ruth, usual pilates instructor wasn't there so couldn't ask what she recommends for returning to exercise after caesarean. Will ask when I see her next. Anna x

Can't make powerpramming unfortunately as have toddler but will be going next week. Group meets Liz outside park cafe at 12:30. See anyone who can make Gardens at 11:30 Anna

Will have toddler on Monday too now... Still going to Mum and baby Pilates, if all goes to plan. Putting toddler in creche. Will be able to make The Garderns at 11:30ish for Toddler's lunch if anyone is around? Anna

Yes Ruth, next Thurs sounds fab! If anyone is interested.. I'm going to the Mum and Baby pilates at Dulwich L Centre on Monday at 10:15am. The instructor Jennifer is lovely and tweaks the class to suit abilities. Monday's session enables you to bring baby to lie/ sleep/ play next to you whilst you exercise.. I've got to slim down in case of the mild possibility of me ever getting married! Power Pramming is also on a monday in Peckham Rye Park and If i'm feeling particularly energetic may do that too. (12:30pm) If people are meeting at the Garden's I could even pop in between for a Croissant and full fat Latte to give me energy!! Let me know if anyone fancies any of the above... all subject to change depending on baby O's routine, my energy levels and the elements! Anna

WOW Caroline... Congrats and sounds like a fantastic first birthing experience! Well done you! Veryseriousgirl and littlemoo, shall we meet at Green and Blues from 11ish? Also anyone else is welcome too.. Ruth, Thurs sounds fab but as it's half term, Ava's cousins are down and we're going to the kids funfair on blackheath at 12... So I think her sleep may end up going on abit into the afternoon. If you go ahead with hosting, we could always pop in after her sleep... Happy to also host in future weeks too... Keep us posted. Hope to see some of you on Fri if not before!! Anna

Welcome Sarah and Laurie... some of us have been meeting on Monday mornings at the Garden's cafe. You are obviously more than welcome to join us next week if you can. If anyone is at a loose end on Fridays with their toddlers.. I've been taking mine to DiddiDance at the East Dulwich Constitutional club at 10am. (free trials available) Daughter loves it and I am able to feed newbie and watch from sidelines. I usually go for a coffee/ snack afterwards too so if anyone is around at about 11am and just fancies a coffee, let me know. Have a good week... ohhh and a romantic Valentine's day tomorrow (YEAH RIGHT, those with newborns will be too tired for romance and those still pregnant will probably heave at the thought!!)

Ah yes deffo Laura, I'd love to meet Finn and any other new arrivals. I'll prob get there about 10:30 as will need to get out of the house for the cleaner... But happy to sit, wait and eat if too early!! Congrats to Katie too, hope to see you both soon. See those who can make it tomorrow x

AHHHHHH Laura, well done and a huge congrats!!! Was thinking about you and was wondering....! Would love to meet Finn on Monday so if you're upto it hope to see you then x x

I'm not sure I'm going to make it after all... Cleaner has cancelled so I'm still in bed, enjoying cuddles with little one. Health Visitor this pm so won't be able to make pm meet either. Hope to see you all next week? Anna x

Hi all, I am easy with regards to tomorrow's meet up... It's got a bit confusing, so I'll put it out there that I'll be at the Garden's again tomorrow morning. Toddler safely at Grandparent's so a leisurely coffee for me. Let me know if anyone is up for a morning meet. I'll aim for 10:30ish. I hope the bumps who attended last week are now fully fledged babies!! Anna x

Will have my toddler on Mon after all... So may have to arrive late or leave early?!?

Hi all, Mothercourage and I are deffo meeting up on Monday morning for coffees.. Venue to be confirmed but The Garden's do lovely breakfasts...? Green and Blues didn't seem to offer anything but drinks last week. So I'll suggest The Gardens from 10am on Monday if anyone else is interested.. Lots of space for buggies too! Then a more toddler friendly option could involve park too.. I'm happy to meet up with toddlers later on in the week.. Keep us posted Laura ;) Have a good weekend x x

Well done Nicky.. Looking forward to name update!! Taking toddler to DiddiDance at East dulwich constitutional hall at 10am tomorrow. It's very cute, music, ribbons, scarves etc You can book a free trial if you fancy checking it out.. And I've been thinking about a regular weekly meet up? Mondays are my toddler free day so coffee/cake would be lovely. Green and Blues was very quiet at 10am this week.. Is that good for anyone else? Let me know if anyone has better suggestions. Anna x