April 2007 - Ladygarden? Ladytropicalrainforest more like

[Katy44]

CFK - I couldn't resist!

re nursery every 3 yr old is entitled to a free nursery place the term after their 3rd birthday. if in private day care you are entitled to 2 and half hours per day. nurserys dont usually provide this as a session so will refund the cost to you at the end of term{as in school terms}.ask at your nursery for information, if they dont have it contact somewhere like surestart.

oh and if you havent notified them in writing and your child has attended for that long im sure they wont mind if you change your mind

happens a lot where i work but nurseries are usually flexible hope this info is helpful,

So from what i gather then, lets say at the moment a session is from 7.30 - 1pm, ie 5 1/2 hours you would pay in full for this as usual with your monthly DD but then get refunded the 2 1/2 hours per session?

He is 3 on Jan 16th meaning that this could start the term after, ie April?

evening all. Gosh busy thread over the weekend. Have caught up but apologies to anyone I forget...

I would try not to worry too much about pregnancy health scares - we live strong and healthy lives here in the UK/the West and, miraclously women in Africa etc give birth to healthy babies. I think the human body is pretty amazing - albeit that "beans" are like parasites, feeding off their hosts, i.e. us!!!

I can't remeber who said about the hormone thing but according to DH I was HORREDOUS last time round and slightly better this. I just use the parasite line when I think he's being unfair about my unexpected and violent mood swuings !!!

Generally weekend here has been good but too short! DH went to get luggage from Harrods sale yesterday and took DS with him (hurray!!) so I could get my ladyrainforest sorted! Am now more like ladydesert and feeling much better - altho bloody painful! Still done nothing re no2's arrival - am hoping we're pretty well kitted out from last time altho I do need to get stuff for me, pads etc oh joy ! Oh and we are going to get a Phil & Teds buggy from the 2leftfeet website - any feedback??

Right Corrie is on so must dash!!!

yes thats right. the vouchers would start after easter. just double check with your nursery, they should have a leaflet to give you with more details.but every 3 yr old is definately entitled them if they attend private day care. should save you alittle bit of money. iwork in one and childcare still costs me a fortune

Thanks katy! Gosh you work in one well thats an accomplishment in itself, I compare them to lunatic asylums, in the very nicest possible way of course!!

Does your go to the same nursery that you work for?

Can the 12 1/2 hrs per week be used as two whole mornings or is it just the 2 1/2 hrs refunded for each session? Sorry to tap your brain.

just had a bit of a noisy round and found this www.tameside.gov.uk/surestart/leaflets/nurserygrant.htm
sorry cant do links but this is the info,think it applies everywhere.

yeah im roomleader of 2 to 3 room i love it, potty training ,tantrums,biting,fighting and we only have 20 children in on an average day lol

Thanks for that - the website doesn't seem to be up but will try again later.

And room leader I am sure you're kept busy then but don't really fancy running around after a group of 2-3 yr olds in our condition?

Opinions it is your local council that are the ones who actually pay for the sessons. The nursery/playgruop etc has to claim for the place for you, this is also a reason for needing to in advance if you are removing the child from their care. Your local council will have a sure start person who looks after all 3 and 4 year olds. If you contact them you will be able to establish exactly what the policy is in your area. I was the treasurer for playgroup for 6 months and this used to give me nightmares . The other person who will have the information relevant to your child is the treasurer for your nursery. That person will liase directly with the coucil person aswell.
I have no idea if this makes any sense to you but can confirm that ALL children recieve a maximum of 5 sessions a week funded in the term AFTER the term in which they turn three. Session lengths and costs do vary which causes some confusion but both your nursery treasurer and sure start person will be able to answer this for you.
Hope that helps and that I haven't confused you, sorry if I have

you could try looking up nursery education grant the info will be there somewhere.

lol at me running round , have just been diagnosed with ligamentitus so tend to hobble and sit around more than anything now. i didnt used to be like this, i can be like a mad childrens tv presenter so my staff are abit taken about when im sat on my bum giving them orders, sing louder, such and such has pooed change them when i just normally do it without a second thought. oh well only 12 weeks til maternity leave

Happy birthday RH, hope you've had a lovely day

I have been so tired this time its awful, since christmas especially I really do feel like I've been drugged or something just completely wiped out and slightly er I dont know how to describe but my head not quite right at times. I am seeing consultant on tues to ask for another scan at 28 weeks to check on the cpc so will talk to him or one of the mws about the tiredness cos it does seem to have got a bit extreme now.

Opinionsrus, giving birth was SOO much easier 2nd time round. I wont go into details about my 1st but it didnt go well really but 2nd time i was relaxed and chatting and laughing away in between contractions and can actually say it was an enjoyable, if painful at times, experience and I really am looking forward to doing it again. I think if you can get your head round it its actually quite exciting cos it means your babys on the way and you have all that adrenaline and everyone rushing around just for you!! I've actually just shocked myself thinking about it by how much I really am looking forward to labour!

Oh I've been meaning to say too, I'd read that contractions aren't proper contractions until they are regular and strong, if they are irregular then its just braxton hicks. Well with ds (2nd child) they were never regular id have 3 in 5 mins then none for 10 mins and it did that all day it was when i was on the phone to my friend who has 4 children and i had 3 very strong contractions that she said i think you should ring hospital! But even in hospital they were at irregular gaps so dont necessarily wait.

At my last mw appointment she said so your last 2 births went without complications so I expect you want a homebirth this time. I was like er no, I've had 2 births that means I've got 2 children already, I need the break!! I'm looking foward to the time in hospital when its just me and the baby without having to worry about the housework or whats for tea or what the kids are up to or anything other than me and my baby and i know id never get that at home, even if it is only for just a few hours in between visitors. Plus if i was having a home birth id be rushing around in labour trying to tidy up before the mw got there!!

Thanks all sounds like a bit of a nightmare - all in all then its not "free" nursery place but more of a reduced cost.

Could mean the difference of leaving DS there though or taking him out to save extra money? Will enquire in the morning and thanks to everyone for all the great info x

MN a valuable source of information methinks x

Hi all - long time no type

I am huge (26 + 3)

They feel so low, everytime I blow my nose, sneeze or cough I feel like I could just pop a finger up there and touch a head. Midwife says cos its a 2nd pregnancy, there are two babies and my pelvic floor has shot through

Hope all is well with you all nad that you had a nice Christmas and New Year, well DS and I have both had birthdays, can't believe he is now 3!!!!!! and I am 21 (again)!!!

Starting mat leave on 1st March (6 weeks before due date) but can't see me lasting that long and will probably be sick from start of February.

Haven't wanted to buy anything in multiple as had no feeling on left side and was worried that something had gone wrong with twin2, but they are both together and kicking 24hrs on the right side so no problems there.

Just chosen decor for the nursery and the pushchair we are getting and have bought two car seats. DS's old one won't fit in back with his current one and another.

So now having to sell my Jane Powertrack and Matrix which I love and buy something which will transport two!!

Love to all xx

hey folks. ta for all your advice!! The bump is still v v small but i am more reassured now!

Hi all

Just a quickie from me as can barely keep eyes open...
Happy Birthday Runny - hope it was a good one - it was my second wedding anniversary today but celebrating properly next weekend with child free weekend at hotel where we got married - CANNOT WAIT.
Been full of energy today and cleaned house from top to bottom - did far too much and now aching all over and exhausted - I'm a fool I know but I can't relax when the place is a tip!
Can't remember who mentioned what now but I have had a few Braxton Hicks that panicked me as I didn't get any at all last time so it was a bit of a shock! Just finding it a nightmare trying to get sleep - just can't get comfy and also the cramp that shoots up your calves wehen you stretch your toes - aaargh!!!
I end up dancing round the bedroom at god knows what time trying to get rid of it!
Well best go try and get some kip - speak in the week ladies

MIABT 25+2
P.S The lollipop nappy peope have e-mailed me to say someone will be in contact to come and see me so I'll keep you posted as to how I get on!

Evening all.

Happy Birthday RH - hope you had a great day
Happy anniversary MIABT - how nice a child free weekend I bet you can't wait.

Sorry I have tried to catch up but can't remember anything. Story of my life at the moment.

Had another scan last week which showed baby is growing normally with the right amount of fluid. Seeing consultant again at 28wks. Can't believe I'm 27wks today and now officially into the 3rd Trimester

Sleeping is causing me a problem at the moment. I go to bed because I'm tired and then lie awake for hours because I can't get comfortable.

I haven't bought anything for the baby yet although I have most things from last time. Having said that I need to get things organised for myself.

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

I will try and keep up next week

Wowzers - You guys can talk!! DH has been on pooter installing Anti-Virus stuff so this is first opportunity I've had to catch up this evening. I am already knackered and needing to go to bed - Feel about 100!!

Mmmmm, not much to say - good to see you ooogs!!

Bump is so big and heavy - can't believe I've still got so long to go ....

Hotlipsmummy - I think twoleftfeet were on watchdog afew weeks ago. There was a thread on here about it too i think so maybe do a search and see what the problem was cos I cant remember now. Kiddicare have some good bargains at the mo though and generally seem to be pretty cheap.

I dont know much about play school vouchers but it has just changed slightly, it used to be 5 sessions a week up to 55 sessions a term (there were more than 11 weeks in most terms so had to pay top up fees) (or was it half term? Prob half term i think. Anyway..)but they've changed it now so its about hours rather than sessions I think. Cant remember more than that though. Ds goes 5 mornings a week from 9 - 12 and alot of it is free but i do have to pay top up fees still. If he just went 4 mornings a week I wouldn't but he really needs it!! So do I actually!

Just did a search for twoleftfeet and there were quite a few threads saying avoid although i didnt really read them and i did a search for watchdog since august til today and most of what came up was about two left feet. Might be worth shopping around see if you can get it somewhere else. Sorry, prob not what you wanted to hear

Mmmmmm, I've heard that about TwoLeftFeet as well Pesha - best to avoid, me thinks - Sorry!

Can recommmend

www.kiddicare.com

or

www.glasgowpramcentre.co.uk

for cheap Phil n teds btw - I have one and I LOVE it, wouldn't be without it!!

Is anyone else having a naming nightamare?

Both my kids names begin with a J and everyone is either saying "you have to have another J name"/"you can't have another J name"...

We didn't name them with Js for a reason, we just liked their names...Also, I am not sure this is our last baby, I am sure I could convince DH for one more and then we would be bound by the J name rule....Ho hum, its not life or death, obviously, but it is doing my head in!!!!

Also, I did have a baby who died at 23 weeks who did not have a J name but no one acknowledges that (not a pity post at all, just another annoying fact!).

wcl ignore them all and call your baby what you want xxx

WCL i agree with Cochlear, name your baby what you and DH want, after all a name beginning with a J might not suit your LO.

AngeG feeling exactly like you, I start sleeping on the sofa in front of the tv, go to bed and then am awake because I can't get comfortable. I spend half the night turning from side to side, experiencing leg cramps and getting up to pee.

Ooogs happy belated birthday
RH happy birthday - hope you both had nice times
Muminabigtumi congrats on your wedding anniversary

Off to bed now - feeling lighter after my appt with the barber (aka DP )

Morning ladies - hope you are all well... did a mega catch up last night and have forgotton it all.. surprised!!

Was hoping to get a few opinions on bedding.. quilts/ grow bags etc..cos I havent got a clue what is right.

I thought that you werent supposed to put blankets/quilty things on babies when they are in cot/moses basket as they will kick them off and there is a risk of being smothered.. dp cant remember as his youngest is now 14... are growbags the way to go? Someone else said that you cant use these until the baby is a few months old as the head might slip through the hole? If this is right what do I use then? How will I make sure the baby is warm enough?

Sorry for the inane first timer ramblings.. but I knew you ladies would be able to help!! xxx