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finally last night Lily started to improve.
all very strange, ended up back at the doctors on monday night and she was re-diagnosed with a chest infection. How do you ever know what to believe. Saw 1 nurse, 1 doctor who both said tummy bug. Then other doctor on Monday night said chest infection, gave us some anti biotics and lo and behold a day later she's on the improve.
Maybe if I went to another doctor they would have said something different? And if it is a chest infection, why didn't the others pickup on it?
Anyway, the important thing is that she's improving. Oh and she told me she's going to have a baby brother yesterday. so she agrees with her dad then! |
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suffering with a tummy bug. it's awful to see her just not herself. And after she's been sick she's said "something's wrong with me".
breaks my heart.
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This post is from from my other blog here Acton Park Play Centre feels like a bit of an undiscovered gem. Blogging about it, I almost feel disloyal to other parents who know about it.  It's situated at the south east corner of Acton Park, in a relatively new building. Inside are lots of different toys, including plenty of role play toys - my daughter has spent a ridiculous amount of time playing with a wooden microwave (okay, so we don't have one at home - is she trying to tell me something?). There's a small climbing area, a small soft play area and a big table with glue, paper, pens, scissors... plenty of craft action at the ready. There are also a couple of easels and pots of paint, with painting smocks at the ready for your child to create their latest masterpiece. See my daughter in the image above, about to create her work of art! On cold, rainy (or yes even snowy) days, this is a nice warm environment with plenty to amuse your toddler (or baby), or even older child. It's always lovely and warm inside and you can buy a cheap cup of tea or coffee too! For when the weather isn't quite so unbearable, it's great to spend time just outside of the Play Centre where there is a fantastic playground (to be featured on this blog shortly!!). Last summer the Play Centre put water troughs and cups outside so the children could indulge in some great messy play! If you can brave the weather to get there, it's a wonderful relief from staying indoors! Oh - and did I mention it was free? Facilities:
Baby change Tea, Coffee Where is it?East Acton Lane, East Acton London W3 7LA +44 (0)20 8743 6133 See it on a map, here:
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This post is from from my other blog here Acton Park Play Centre feels like a bit of an undiscovered gem. Blogging about it, I almost feel disloyal to other parents who know about it. It's situated at the south east corner of Acton Park, in a relatively new building. Inside are lots of different toys, including plenty of role play toys - my daughter has spent a ridiculous amount of time playing with a wooden microwave (okay, so we don't have one at home - is she trying to tell me something?). There's a small climbing area, a small soft play area and a big table with glue, paper, pens, scissors... plenty of craft action at the ready. There are also a couple of easels and pots of paint, with painting smocks at the ready for your child to create their latest masterpiece. See my daughter in the image above, about to create her work of art! On cold, rainy (or yes even snowy) days, this is a nice warm environment with plenty to amuse your toddler (or baby), or even older child. It's always lovely and warm inside and you can buy a cheap cup of tea or coffee too! For when the weather isn't quite so unbearable, it's great to spend time just outside of the Play Centre where there is a fantastic playground (to be featured on this blog shortly!!). Last summer the Play Centre put water troughs and cups outside so the children could indulge in some great messy play! If you can brave the weather to get there, it's a wonderful relief from staying indoors! Oh - and did I mention it was free? Facilities:
Baby change Tea, Coffee Where is it?East Acton Lane, East Acton London W3 7LA +44 (0)20 8743 6133 See it on a map, here:
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am currently reading up as much as I can about it. Lots of good stories and advice on minti.... nothing can really take away from the facts that
1 everyone is different
2 every birth is different
well... at least i will do my best to be as informed as i can! |
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found i was spending TOO much time cruising around and not enough time doing chores!! I know what i prefer.
So, since i've been 'away', my daughter has turned 2, we have had a lovely Christmas and I am pregnant.
Hope all the minti-ites are doing well
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This post is from from my other blog here Originally, when I started this blog, I didn't want to endorse products or brands. But 'getting out with your toddler' often involves food... and let's face it, 'when toddlers go bad' tends to occur when you want them to sit and eat in a public environment.  My favourite place to eat at the moment is Giraffe.
Why? Well, it's really difficult to go past the balloon that they give to the children for starters. They also give crayons and paper to draw on as soon as you arrive. Quite often you'll also receive a cute plastic giraffe. All of these are winners in my books.
 On the food front, they have a wide selection of different toddler friendly food. If it's one thing that drives me a bit crazy it's a child menu that simply offers chips three-ways - you know the one: beans and chips, fish and chips, nuggets and chips. Giraffe has a lot of healthy food, and healthy drinks - hey they do chips too - but it does offer more variety. It's well priced - with the mini-mains for under £4.50.
PLUS, the adult food is also great. Their club sandwich is to die for and their burgers are very delish too. It's not cheap, but I usually feel like I get my money's worth (especially if I don't order any alcohol). 
The biggest plus for them must be - they actively encourage children to come to their restaurants. This ultimately means that the staff are great with kids. They expect spills and food on the floor, they know to bring the children's food out first and they are, generally, just nice to them. Not snarling or rolling their eyes at the sight of a pram. Or tutting when cutlery/plates/food is dropped.
In my experience they have been willing to bring fistfuls of straws, their cute little plastic giraffe toys and an abundance of serviettes. No questions asked.
Where are they? They're in 26 locations in the UK, predominantly in London. I've had great eating out experiences in Chiswick, Kensington, & Brunswick Centre Giraffes. My daughter has also eaten out at the Richmond Giraffe with her grandparents.
Facilities: All have baby change.
Some restaurants will ask you to fold your pram (dependent on how busy it is), and are happy to help.
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This post is from from my other blog here Originally, when I started this blog, I didn't want to endorse products or brands. But 'getting out with your toddler' often involves food... and let's face it, 'when toddlers go bad' tends to occur when you want them to sit and eat in a public environment. My favourite place to eat at the moment is Giraffe.
Why? Well, it's really difficult to go past the balloon that they give to the children for starters. They also give crayons and paper to draw on as soon as you arrive. Quite often you'll also receive a cute plastic giraffe. All of these are winners in my books.
On the food front, they have a wide selection of different toddler friendly food. If it's one thing that drives me a bit crazy it's a child menu that simply offers chips three-ways - you know the one: beans and chips, fish and chips, nuggets and chips. Giraffe has a lot of healthy food, and healthy drinks - hey they do chips too - but it does offer more variety. It's well priced - with the mini-mains for under £4.50.
PLUS, the adult food is also great. Their club sandwich is to die for and their burgers are very delish too. It's not cheap, but I usually feel like I get my money's worth (especially if I don't order any alcohol).
The biggest plus for them must be - they actively encourage children to come to their restaurants. This ultimately means that the staff are great with kids. They expect spills and food on the floor, they know to bring the children's food out first and they are, generally, just nice to them. Not snarling or rolling their eyes at the sight of a pram. Or tutting when cutlery/plates/food is dropped.
In my experience they have been willing to bring fistfuls of straws, their cute little plastic giraffe toys and an abundance of serviettes. No questions asked.
Where are they? They're in 26 locations in the UK, predominantly in London. I've had great eating out experiences in Chiswick, Kensington, & Brunswick Centre Giraffes. My daughter has also eaten out at the Richmond Giraffe with her grandparents.
Facilities: All have baby change.
Some restaurants will ask you to fold your pram (dependent on how busy it is), and are happy to help.
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I don't think i've ever felt so knackered as this weekend. Yes, i'm running after her some of the day... but come on! Maybe it's just a time of the month thing... but falling asleep at 9pm... luckily we were watching a movie i've seen a trillion times before (speed)!
oh well... at least i have an understanding hubby. |
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This post is from from my other blog here author: Dr Seuss Great for: 1 year and up
Time it takes to read: approx 10 minutes
Favourite line: "Would you, could you, with a goat?"
Story line: "Sam-I-Am tirelessly tries to convince his friend to try Green Eggs and Ham, in every manner of presentation."
We say: A timeless classic for children and adults alike that doesn't stop being funny. An absolute joy to read with wonderful rhymes and hilarious situations. The illustrations are fantastic and practically tell the story themselves. Many say this is the best Dr Seuss book - which is certainly a discussion starter - but it should definitely be your first!
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