Might sound like a bit of a random one, this, but I am doing a masters at Leeds University, for which I need to observe a baby from newborn to two years old. I am looking for a family who would be prepared to let me do this... a big ask I know. The course is the pre-clinical training for Child Psychotherapy, and I will be looking at the development of a baby, and their relationships in the family. The course is run by the Northern School of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, based in Leeds, and is part of the Leeds University faculty of medicine. I have a full enhanced CRB, and a letter from the Northern School which explains the observation in more detail. The commitment would be to hosting me for an hour a week, and allowing me to watch your baby. I am specifically looking for babies due end of September, early October. If you are interested or would like to chat to me more, contact me on 0779 2747078 or e-mail joyfrench@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks a lot,
Joy

Hi Zebra,
Just replying to your PM. I can't reply through the PM as I haven't enough posts under my belt yet - apparently have to have ten. Unfortunately can't take you up on your kind offer, as these observation babies have to be observed from newborn. Thanks very much though. If you have any pregnant friends who might be willing, you could get them to PM me, or on my own e-mail, and then I could reply properly. Thanks for your time.
best wishes,
Joy

I'm currently pregnant with my fourth child. I can't PM either which is a pain... I'm due in January, and fighting my way for a 'normal' delivery after 3 c-sections. You can email me at nezona@aol.com if we could be of any help to you?