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Don't know but as I was saying what storm it's not that bad, a tree just went down in our street!

We were burgled last week (Ashbourne grove), very professional job. Apparently a lot in the area at the moment. It's so grim isn't it.

Hi all My son Ben is also joining GG nursery for mornings in september. We are on holiday next week but should be able to meet you all on 21 July. Looking forward to it. Lindsay

Hi I am currently a stay at home mum and in a bid to keep my brain working I am keen to organise an evening class. The problem is that my husband is not able to get home in time for me to get to a class. So I was thinking I would try to arrange regular babysitting from 5 to 7ish each week. Does anyone do something similar and/or have recommendations as to how to find a babysitter. I am not sure where to start! Many thanks

Hi Just accepted a place for my son to join the nursery. I was interested to find out what the catchment was for the reception class at Goose Green this year. Does anyone know? Thanks

Hi, I am interested in sending my 3 year old to a pre school. Are there any that you would recommend in the area?

Thanks all for replies. We have previously done pretty much all you have suggested (save the bottom wiping!). I think the problem is his extreme control freakery coupled with an absolute refusal to stay still. I don't think he is scared of poos themselves as he always is pretty enthusiastic about getting involved with flushing his accidents down the loo. However, I think you are right Fushia re patience, as today he did his first ever poo in the potty (8 weeks in). It coincided with bedtime stories so I think he was in the frame of mind to stay put. Hooray. Am hoping it's the eureka moment. Fingers crossed! X

Sorry if this is hijacking thread but I am desperate for advice. We 'potty trained' using GF. My 2 1/2 year old son was initially resistant but was dry within a couple of days. Poos are however another matter. 8 weeks on, he does a poo in his pants every day. He clearly has a phobia saying he can't do it or that he is scared. We are at our wits end. We have tried to stop the process with a view to waiting a month or so and try again - but he won't, he wants to wear pants. We have tried to suggest that he tells us when he wants to do a poo and puts on pull ups. But again, he isn't interested/able/prepared to tell us. He just does a poo and then immediately asks to be changed. We have tried all matter of stickers, star charts, bribery etc. but it doesn't work as he really does not want to get on the loo or potty to do a poo and panics when we try (even when its in response to him saying he needs a poo). I feel as if we are at an impasse and am not sure how to progress things from here. Any advice?

I keep meaning to come along to these tuesday meets, but have been thwarted. This week my 2 year old has a temperature so no nursery for him and no coffee for me. Maybe see you all next Tuesday? Lindsay

Hi Hannah, I have been meaning to go to Bessemer with my boys. Was it good? Let me know if you are going again. Lindsay

Hi Thursday afternoon ladies, Sorry to go quiet - my best friend is finally out of hospital with her little baby who has had jaundice and been in a light box for a week - so I didn't know if I was seeing her today or not, but I am, so I am going to have to miss this Thursday afternoon again. Sorry - love the idea of wine (I mean toddler tea) at the Herne. I can host toddler tea next week at mine, or am definitely up for doing something. Anna, you are an amazing source of toddler activity ideas! L Did you do Cheeky C's. I go most Fridays and its fab for feeding whilst toddler plays. Right all, hopefully see you next week. X L

Hi all Millymoo, congrats on the arrival of Isabella. It must have been so awful for you both when she was intensive and special care and I am so glad that she is now safe and home with you. Ruth, sorry to miss the last Thursday meet up at Goose Green - I am about this Thursday and keen to meet up (I also need to pick up my grey scarf from you). My boy is currently beating this laptop with the bar from his brother's bouncy chair having been forced to give up running round the house with a biro. I am feeling frazzled and its only 9.30 on Monday morning! Can't make coffee this morning sadly Count me in for next Monday though. X Lindsay X L

Hi, we might be up for joining a trip to the park. Let me know if you are still meeting. L

Hello and congratulations to the new mums and babies. I can't do this Monday again, but if the plan is for a meet up with toddlers this Thursday, I would love to bring my son Ben along. x Lindsay

Congrats Nicky - hope you are starting to recover and enjoying your baby girl. Lovely to see people on Tuesday - hope to see even more of you next week. Bee - hope the reflux/feeding problems start to get resolved soon. X L