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West London Mumsnet night out, January 2007

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uwila · 14/12/2006 10:41

Right, since last night was so much fun, let's get to planning the next one. I've talked to Paddlechick and MrsRecycle and we thought that a big round table would be good, and also talked about Twickenham. So, does anyone know a restaurant (or foodie pub) in Twickers with big round tables?

Oh, and let's do a Friday or Saturday.

So, possible dates:
12(Fri) 13(Sat) 19(Fri) or 20(Sat) of Jan.

I can do any of these dates.

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uwila · 22/01/2007 14:23

How about 10 or 17 of Feb? (both Saturdays)
Shall we do Richmond/Kew to cater to Foxie and her delicate state?

Foxie, what is that good Itallian restaurant in Richmond? We've talked about it before but I can't think of the name of it.

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uwila · 22/01/2007 14:26

Was this it?

A Cena

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MrsBigD · 22/01/2007 15:07

I'll try and make it but we shall see how insane I am after the move

Nanou1 · 22/01/2007 15:19

shall not be missing the next one! count me in! hello all!

ComeOVeneer · 22/01/2007 16:19

I can make either the 10th or the 17th. Will put dh on standby for both dates.

foxabout2pop · 22/01/2007 16:38

10th or 17th good for me too

Uwila - A Cena has been highly recommended to me by Italian friends, so it must be good

pudding77 · 22/01/2007 16:39

I can definitely do the 17th - can possibly do the 10th at a push but will be driving back from Yorkshire that day.

Nanou1 · 22/01/2007 16:45

hi pud! nice to see you yesterday if only briefly . what's A cena if i may ask foxie?! i have an idea but would like it confirmed

sfxmum · 22/01/2007 16:59

italian sounds great and on a saturday suits me fine

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uwila · 22/01/2007 16:59

Oh how lazy can yoube,Nanou1. There is alink for you. Click on the thing and you will see A Cena.

I've only been once, but it was very good.

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lemonaid · 22/01/2007 17:04

Could probably do 10th but not 17th, if that has any weight on proceedings...

[Sorry for absence. Got pregnant, thought "better not tell MN in case I have m/c, had m/c, thought "why the didn't I tell MN when I could have tea and sympathy now", am on even keel now apart from day off today and large glass of wine affecting typing. Hic.]

MrsBigD · 22/01/2007 17:09

lemonaide, so sorry to hear.

You need more wine, your typing is still ok . Hope even keel stays steady soon. Never been through 'it' so can only imagine how it must feel.

pudding77 · 22/01/2007 17:11

Hi lemonaid, sorry to hear that, [hugs]

ComeOVeneer · 22/01/2007 17:12

My deepest sympathies lemonaid. I had a very early mc last year so now how it feels.

sfxmum · 22/01/2007 17:22

so sorry lemonaid a few of us have had mc too, so be sure to use us for any support needed

foxabout2pop · 22/01/2007 17:31

Lemonaid - I'm so sorry to hear about your MC. How far gone were you?

I had one October 2005, at eight weeks, baby would have been born about about May 2006

We missed you on Saturday actually and were just saying that you hadn't been online for a while - wondering if you were OK.

Stay with us now - it would be great to see you on 10 or 17 if you're up to it.

[big hugs]

lemonaid · 22/01/2007 19:18

Only about six weeks -- a generation ago I wouldn't have even known I was pregnant...

I had an 8-weeker before DS but that was more medicalised with scans and blood tests and eventual D&C. This was far simpler but unofficial IYSWIM.

In other news, DS turned 2 at the weekend (no! I demand a recount!).

Really hope Sue and Daniel make it back tomorrow -- it sounds as though this is finally it!

foxabout2pop · 22/01/2007 20:06

lemonaid - mine was at eight weeks too. They did a scan and found the baby had died at six weeks so I just let it come out naturally IFKWIM.

I'm so sorry.

It made me cuddle the LOs even more, thinking how fragile life is.

Happy birthday to your DS Has he displayed any terrible two behaviour yet?

Paddlechick666 · 22/01/2007 20:39

hi lemonaid

really sorry to hear that sad news. glad you have shared it now tho, MN is great for virtual tea and sympathy.

think all the west london posse are available for RL tea and sympathy as well.

look after yourself.

not sure if i can do either date. dh has tentatively agreed to a few days away and am thinking of that week - it's the week before half-term so bit cheaper to go away.

having said that, the cottage we're hoping to go to will probably be all but free. owned by best friend!

tbh, Weds/Thurs is my only day where i've got a sure fire sitter!

great news about sue, made me cry again that blardy woman!!!

foxabout2pop · 22/01/2007 20:42

Paddle - I was in a puddle of tears too.

Just can't wait to see her again...

Have you spoken with DH today then? Going away sounds a positive step - get away from all the pressure, it would do you all good.

Paddlechick666 · 22/01/2007 21:51

hi foxie, we've texted a bit.

he's off for his 2nd appt tomorrow eve and i know he's not looking forward to it but i really hope he goes.

must say i was quite surprised when he agreed to a few days away.

managed to get a thank-you out of him for my efforts with his treatment too.

am still pretty sceptical tho.......

watch this space!

2Cute · 22/01/2007 21:52

Evening everyone.

Lemonaid - So very sorry about the mc. Hope you're doing ok under the circumstances. A very happy birthday to your DS!

Paddle - It'll be great for you both to get away. Will you be taking DD with you?

Definately up for the next meet-up. I'm ok for the 10th but not sure about the 17th.

MrsBigD · 22/01/2007 22:35

Paddle, hope things with dh are on the mend sounds promising

Glad I'm not the only one that welled up reading SJ's post!

foxabout2pop · 23/01/2007 08:46

MrsD - Our CM was in tears last night too reading Sue's blog. Sue is a brilliant writer isn't she...perhaps she should write a novel about her experiences.

Paddle - I bet DH is missing you and DD like mad. I'm glad he's realised the huge efforts you are going to to help him get through this.

Paddlechick666 · 23/01/2007 08:52

sue definately should write a book about her experience.

i keep meaning to compile somthing from my travel journal all those years ago but finding the time!!!!

thanks for good wishes re: dh. i am trying not to get my hopes up tbh. things seem to flip flop with him and just when i get to my darkest point he becomes less distant iyswim and we return to a half-way house of communication.

i don't know! maybe the meds are finally kicking in. i know that when he's out of touch i start fabricating worst case scenarios in my mind which so far are proved wrong but it's still hard not to imagine the worst etc.

anyway, i'm rambling! let's just hope it's a good sign!!