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I agree with Taylor here. I seriously considered going to Daisy Hill Newry becuase of the bad press they have had in the past. They really encourage BF so if you are planning to BF this is the place to be. I really don’t think I would had continued bfeeding if it hadn’t been for the encouragement of the midwifes.

I’m not saying the treatment wouldn’t have been the same going public but i’m saying that we were treated very well and possibly thought it was down to going private. I suppose in a way that maybe I believed you got what you paid for! Hope that doesn’t sound harsh but in the reality of life it is the case in most circumstances. I have friends…[Read more]

There was no anaestist on the ward when I was looking for the epidural and he had to be called in to give it. I’m not prepared to get in to a debate about it as I’ve stated in my original post that it is my "opinion". I never stated that it was a fact. I firmly "believe" this to be the case still.

I went private in OLOL and will be going private again if we’re lucky to have a second, please god. We’re by no means flush and will struggle to come up with the funds but I think it was well worth it.

You get your apts at a time that suits you, your apts are in the consultants private rooms, no waiting. I had a semi private room on the…[Read more]

Just pm’d you

Apologies as I should have worded that better. It certainly wasn’t an attack on you or anyone else but what I should have said was that in many cases childminders work cash in hand (in myexperience) anyway.

I’m based in Dundalk and my child minder charges 30 a day (if she goes 5 full days) or 35 a day if its only 2 or 3 days that week.

I think you have to be cheaper than a creche as they have overheads, insurance and qualifications (not to be too blunt). You could try ringing the creches in your area for an idea.

We had a magician at our wedding to entertain the kids and it went down a treat with both kids and adults. I just googled it and here is one

http://www.childrenspartymagician.com/? … lAod3CfxGQ

This is the fella we had http://www.anthonysmagic.com/. He left a lot of my guests baffled. You can negotiate a price as if I remember…[Read more]

Hi Sparklycake

Would you mind if I asked a rough idea of her prices for highlights (if you know).

A girl from Peter Marks (not the one in Dundalk) use to do my hair in my house (very reasonably priced) but has just this month left for Oz for a year so i’m currently looking for someone else.

Where are you based?

Went to Alvor in September which It is absolutely beautiful, very family orientated. We stayed in the Alvor Ferrais apts which are very big. We booked flights and acc separately as it worked out cheaper. Both Ryaniar and Aer Lingus fly into Faro and you can book accommodation with 1800 hotels. Check out trip advisor for reviews.

As far as i know they are the only ones. I cancelled mine.

Check this out

http://www.adoptionboard.ie/domestic/stepparent.php

What about Vera Moda in Dundalk ??

Would you believe I didn’t even know there was a baby shop in supervalue – has it always been there? Must go in for a nosy – I got sorted for the nursery guard though, thanks!

Thanks all,

Cheers for the offer Angle mum – Yeah that’s the one. Where do you live?