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Anyone fancy getting together this Saturday, the 8th? Penny. x

Anyone fancy meeting up this Saturday, the 8th? Penny. x

I second the evening ones at ED Hospital. Gave me and the husband all the info we needed and we enjoyed them. Most people say NCT ones etc are more helpful if you would like to meet other mums/dads (though I really don't know as haven't done them) but in terms of practical 'all you need to know' stuff, I don't think you can go wrong with the ED hospital classes. Good luck!

ahh well done Debbie and welcome to the world Isobel! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas together. Penny.xx

I'm 35 weeks pregnant and having one on Friday. Anyone who has had it...you don't get that initial ill feeling do you? I'm sure that's not the case these days. On another note - my midwife was strangely no committal in her advice too...almost as if they have been told not to encourage or discourage. It was a bit of an odd conversation. But, she said there was no evidence it harms baby and it was my choice. As Vickster said, Gov are recommending it anyway.

Hello everyone....hope you and the bumps (and babies that have already arrived) are doing okay in the snow! Just to say I'll finally be on maternity leave from Jan 7 so if anyone fancies a week day meet let me know. Can't believe bubs will be here soon! Eek. Penny. x

Hi...I missed you all again at the weekend as I'd been awake most of Fri night and was shattered by Sat morning. Hope to see you soon though, Penny.

Hello all... 11th looking good for me, would be good to catch up. Emma..come along for sure - though my work friend just had her first baby two and a half weeks early so you never know, hope yours hangs on! Hi Kelly....You are more than welcome to come along to our meets with Luis. I don't really have any friends with babies, (in London anyway) so I can imagine how you feel. You should also know though that there is an Autumn babies club, where some of the mums will have had their babies nearer to you which might be good for you too. Just do a search for their group. But if you want to come along on the 11th - look forward to meeting you. Penny. x

congrats!! How exciting, hope you're all doing well. Penny.

Hello...can do the 4th or the 11th. x

Hello all... Looking for your much appreciated opinions again. I've been learning to drive for a while now but it's taken ages because my job keeps me late in the office often and my instructor won't do weekends blah, blah. I am having my first baby at the end of Jan and I can't decide what to do about the driving thing. Obviously I do need to get my test passed and I think with enough lessons over the next few weeks i'd be ready - but should I bother at this stage? I'm shattered as it is! How crucial is being able to drive around here, when you have a baby? I do have a test booked for Jan 5th...I'm due on Jan 24th! Good idea? any thoughts welcome....

I think it's very important. Before meeting my man I had a short relationship with a lovely guy who was very handsome and had everything going for him, but I just didn't really fancy him. I kept thinking it would develop....but it didn't and i'm not sure it ever can.

ClareC I'm glad you said that! I was thinking that what the child said sounds a bit disturbing to me and goes beyond being badly behaved. I would definitely report anything like that next time. Hope you're ok anyway Saila.

Hi all, I've already bought my pushchair for our little 'un who is due soon.... But a colleague of mine has been asked to compile a Top Ten of prams/pushchairs and my knowledge is limited. She needs to do a top ten and which are best for say, the city, country, joggers (? I know..she has been asked this though), traditionalists (as in the big silver cross jobs maybe?) Which ones are a style choice? Which are best/budget value? And just in general what is most popular? Am thinking Bugaboo, Icandy, Phil and Ted's? Any advice and opinions would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance. Penny.

Hello....couldn't make it today. Trying to sort last minute wedding bits! Hope to catch you all at the next meet and hope everyone is feeling well and growing nicely! Penny. x

I think it's lovely that you care Nunheadmum. I was in a library with my nephews (not in London) a few weeks back and one lady was laughing at her toddler ripping up books as if it didn't matter. She didn't try to stop him at all. I don't think everyone treats library books with as much respect as you and yours do...not that I think the majority are like the lady I saw, either!

Hiya..I can't do the 6th but could meet up on 13th. Penny. x

yeah...i did get the brief 4d image at my scan at 22 weeks. I think they can look a bit creepy, but I suppose I'm just being impatient.

aww..oh yeah would love to see. I was wondering if you can see the similarity when they finally arrive....

Just a general thread for anyone who wants to share.... I am having a 4D scan on Saturday because am desperate for another peek at bubs. Hoping for the sex not to be given away though...but just want to see the face, see if there's any hair..that kind of thing. Who has had them? Was it a good experience?

Annaj I think you're right...you're either a big wedding person or you're not. I actually like other people's big weddings when they are close friends or family but I don't want one for myself. I don't think that even if I was loaded and someone was organising the whole thing for me, I'd be up for it. So, we have booked our day. Small civil ceremony with 20 guests. Pub afterwards for fish and chips..high street dress for me that will hopefully accommodate my bump! (Any ideas ladies then do let me know....I'm off to get some inspiration this weekend.) Thank you again for all the great advice.

Thank you all...genuinely. Really well put, well received advice. We just want to be married and I would nip down the reg office now if I could. Ladymuck, your day sounds perfect and good on you. All of you have made me feel better after a horrible day of feeling very upset! A row with my so called 'best friend' really made me wonder how she is actually a friend at all and I think at the end of all this I will be married to the man I love and hopefully cleansed of some rather miserable, selfish people. Thanks all. Oh and Computedshorty...congratulations...and what wonderful memories they must be.

Yep. Thanks Twirly and JamesG. You're both very right and have helped calm me down. Thank you.

by the way...when someone posts on here, do others do a quick search to see what they have posted on before??? Strange. Keef....your advice, as ever, is spot on! I'm seething and have decided to really not give a toss.

Ha,ha....bless your hubby! Men and food eh? Interference in the sense that it all seems to be hard work for everyone, whatever I put to them. We're actually having our first baby in Jan, so have decided that we'd like to do it asap. When I first mentioned this everyone said 'do whatever, we'll be there by hook or by crook'. We're only thinking of a registry office ceremony and a pub lunch!! I suggested a date five weeks away from now to most of my nearest and dearest today to cries of 'can't take a day off in the week' and 'little Johnny has a docs appointment the next morning' and a 'it's not much notice' It's five weeks notice for a day which involves standing in a registry office for half and hour and then going for some decent lunch! Am I being unreasonable??