Thanks Naomi and Corelly for the warm welcomes!

Some good tips too thank you Corelly. In this hot weather, is a singlet suit going to be OK on its own? Or will we need to put something like leggings on as well? I guess the cooler weather will be easier with a onsie and pair of tights!

Do you think she will be able to still fit in her sleeping bag for night time? I hope so!

I will get one of those extension straps for the car seat too. We have a McLaren stroller and a Phil & Ted's pram. I use both, depending on whether I need to keep Miss 3 from roaming about while we are out! Hopefully our prams will be OK, will just have to wait and see I guess.

Yes, Phoebe has been crawling for a while now and is already trying to stand up. She's very speedy with the crawling and likes to climb over pillows and any other obstacle in her way, so after some adjusting to the brace, maybe she will still be able to get about. She will be very cranky otherwise I am sure!

I can't believe how long some bubs seem to be having to wear these braces! I was shocked when the surgeon said 'at least' 6 months. Hopefully it won't be any longer than that. But I guess we'll just have to go with it and wait and see.

Am nervous about how she will sleep (or not!). Has been a good sleeper but am sure this will make her cross!

Thanks again girls.

Smarti