Thanks Odette for all your help. It's fantastic to be able to ask you questions. O Now I have yet another question.... How long did you need to keep Ariel safely tucked up at home after his operations? Just wondering when we'll be able to get Gussy out and about again and into the car seat, pram etc without causing him pain. Due to Gus' prematurity we have a huge raft of specialists/allied health profs seeing him regularly (13 at last count!). I am trying to work out how long a period after his operation I should keep free from appointments. When would you say Ariel could handle a relatively low key outing and when would you say he could handle something more intensive like physio, chiro or baby gymbaroo?