thanks all for the advice - and sorry if this is TMI but i think i owe it to you all - he was not windy or in pain but i did give him a nice long tummy massage and lo and behold - just now I chgd his nappy and he had done a nice one!!! so i am now not worried anymore... iw as expecting it bigger but a bid relief for me!! Thanks all for the advice and reassurance - I knew it was normal but you still cant help but worry and it is always good to hear other's experiences.. thanks again everyone!