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April 2007 - 2 years on and we gain another April baby! Welcome to the world Iris Elizabeth

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TheThreadPA · 24/04/2009 07:56

well done Leaky!

(namechange was inspired by Leaky who made me cry by saying I was still the best PA

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oooggs · 20/05/2009 20:00

Basically due back to work in Feb - need all three children in nursery full days wed, thur & fri

dts at nursery wed & thur (currently) and can do fri in Feb (when I go back)

still with me

this is what they can offer for Luke

May ? September 2010 - Friday all day

October 2010 - Wednesday pm, Thursday pm & Friday all day.

November 2010 ? Friday all day.

December 2010 ? Wednesday pm & Friday all day.

January 2011 ? Wednesday, Thursday & Friday all day

February 2011 ? Friday all day.

so nothing until May and then a mis mash of odd time - how is that going to help?????

Newballs · 20/05/2009 20:37

crikey oooggs, how on earth have they come up with that very odd

Newballs · 20/05/2009 20:38

sorry tis Eddas under anther name, I went to Wimbledon on sunday for the opening of the new roof on centre court!

runnyhabbit · 20/05/2009 22:13

Oooggs - wtf? Bloody hell. How the hell, can a nursery accept him for a specified day, then change it a month or 2 later
Fair enough if they said we can only do Fri until, March 1010, after that we can do all 3 days. But honestly, they're taking the piss.

Is this the nursery linked to your work?

Northernlurker · 20/05/2009 23:26

Oooggs - that is absurd! I don't know how they've worked that lot out but it seems very off to me. How can they say they can offer him the three days in January 2011 and then drop to one a month later? Who are they giving priority for the place over you? You have two children there already and I assume they've known you need a place for what - a year now? And it's still 7-8 months away!

Now stay calm - somebody has plainly fucked up here (sorry ladies - cover your delicate ears) and they will need to unfuck it asap!

Have they got fulltime members of staff needing places by any chance? If so and they are getting priority over you then that is out of order and discriminatory - so you can scare them with that. if it's just simple incompetence then they can just get their arses in gear and crack this problem before you take after them with a toasting fork! Such a bizarre arrangement will make it impossible for you to settle Luke anywhere won't it? The only reasons for you to be offered this dates nightmare are:

They've messed up staffing (how?) - so they will need to sort it out

or

They've messed up their bookings and given somebody priority over you - well that just won't be allowed to stand.

Get in there and kick nursery butt - DON'T LET THE BASTARDS GRIND YOU DOWN!

Btw - i've had a tough day - but i don't think it's overflowing into my postings at all

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2009 08:40

erm...agree with NL

(I wouldn't dare disagree )
hi eddas

2HotCrossBunsAnd1InTheOven · 21/05/2009 10:03

Morning all. Haven't posted for a while but have been lurking on and off. Just wanted to post to ooggs re childcare. I agree that it's sounds like madness at the nursery with all the changing of slots - doesn't make any sense. I just wondered if you had thought about getting a nanny at all? With 3 lots of nursery fees the cost would probably be about the same (it is for me for my 2 boys but I am in London)? I know lots of people who have nannies 2,3,4 days a week rather than full time and not on an "official" nanny share either - the nanny just fills her days independently, if that makes sense. Plus she will come to you and save you all the pick up hassles. Just a thought anyway.

Hi to everyone else. Not much to report here - DS1's 4th birthday party tomorrow afternoon which he's very excited about. Then his actual birthday on Wed next week - it's half term so I don't think any of his friends will be around...

BTW - anyone suffering early morning waking with the April 07s? Austen was up at 6.10 yesterday and 5.30 this morning. Am ready to murder someone...

Pg progressing well, 30 weeks now. After the last couple of days I think I must be insane to have another DC!! DH still hasn't found a job and is getting very fed up with being at home. All very frustrating for him - but the boys do love having him around.

Right should get back to work really...

CaptainDippy · 21/05/2009 11:15

oooggs, that is pathetic and weird Think everyone else has said everything I would - go kick butt!!!! The April girls are all behind you .....

30 weeks already 2hotcross - wow!! Nice of you to pop by!

Right, off to join in DD1's Teddy Bear's picnic at school - yey!!

leakyR · 21/05/2009 12:15

Oooggs I concur with the others.

Also if you get no joy yourself, I suggest sending NL

Newballs · 21/05/2009 13:25

NL you make me smile when I read your posts. Always full of helpful advice and well written, unlike mine

Sexonlegs · 21/05/2009 14:01

Morning

I am here SPB

Been busy. Was out Tuesday night seeing a friend in a play and out last night for dinner with friends Not normally this busy!!

Hi Ange, lovely to see you. We should have a SE meet-up during the summer holidays perhaps?

Eddas, loving the new name

NL, loved your post - you go girl!

Oooggs, like others, I cannot understand how they can schedule any children like that - just nuts imo. Once they are in on a certain day, that's it until you give notice where K is, and I imagine is how other nurseries operate.

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2009 14:10

Hi 2HB, nanny is a good idea - I didn't realise you didn't have to have an official nanny share either, might look into that but don't think it will be worth it for 2.
Hi SOL - nice to see you again!
Hi everyone else as well

CaptainDippy · 21/05/2009 16:15

Must hoover .....

MrsNoBalls · 21/05/2009 18:23

Just testing my even newer name(it's Eddas) I love friends

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2009 19:03

Eddas I hate to be a killjoy but please go back to eddas, name chanegs are more than my little brain can handle!

oooggs · 21/05/2009 20:24

me too!!! and thats why I still call you Katy

Eddas · 21/05/2009 20:33

is that better

I'd forget which name I was and wouldn't be able to log in anyway

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2009 21:33

thanks eddas
lol oooggs

StealthPolarBear · 22/05/2009 15:28

Has someone started a new thread and not told me?

runnyhabbit · 22/05/2009 18:47

If they have then they haven't told me either

Can someone please explain why I feel a bit sad that I've got AF today? I had convinced myself earlier in the week that I was late and was getting excited about it. In my imaginary scenario I'd sorted out finances, maternity leave, childcare etc. Even though, I know in my heart of hearts, 2 children is right for us.
Can't even talk to dh, as he would go for no3 in a shot

StealthPolarBear · 22/05/2009 19:05

lol rh do it!
T is ill has some sort of sickness bug and temperature.
Hopefully it won't last long and it's a long weekend for him to recover

oooggs · 22/05/2009 20:20

Crikey - where is everyone?

hope the sun is shining where you all are

Doobydoo · 22/05/2009 20:58

NL...Excellent
OOGGS Nightmare
SPB Really hope T better soon.
Hope you and your mum doing well SOL?
Hi to all.Crap catch up.
Hope all well.xx

Sexonlegs · 22/05/2009 21:55

Hi ya So quiet on here atm

Oooggs, did you manage to speak to the nursery?

Welcome back Eddas!!!

SPB, hope T is better soon. When did that come on then?

Runny, ikwym re more babies. I know in my heart of hearts that 2 is the right number for us, but last night, my friend had her 3rd daughter, and I felt quite sad.

Dooby, how are things with you and yours?

Busy here again. Was at Body Combat last night kicking arse

Today I have been running around like a mad thing sorting things for B's birthday party tomorrow. We are having it here, and have 13 girls (including B and K) attending! Wish me luck. Supposed to be cutting up strawberries and cucumber as I type, but needed a break.

Feeling incredibly down today. My relationship with B is just dreadful and I called her a bloody pain in the arse this morning - I actually shouted this at her I really cannot cope with her.

I also spoke to Mum this evening and she sounds tired and says the chemo is intensifying and she feels quite tired. She has a couple more rounds left and then I guess they will do a scan etc. She just sounded less positive about things this evening and I keep crying

Don't feel I am handling anything very well and feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

Anyway, enough rambling. Dh has just come in and asked why I am not doing anything.... Have spent the whole day doing party prep ffs xx

MJreturns · 22/05/2009 23:39

SOL, you really do have a lot to deal with at the moment so don't give yourself a hard time. Hope the party goes well tomorrow xxx

Oooggs, hope you sort something with nursery as their time table is just plain stupid imo!

Eddas, glad you are Eddas once again

I am really tired, busy week as I have worked long days on Weds, Thurs and Fri.
Had a crap day in work on Wednesday so was very stresssed driving home, dropped off my mmate and managed to reverse into her neighbours car. My car has very little damage, but I did do a fairly good job of the other car considering I was doing very little speed!
Hey ho, that's what insurance is for I guess.