Tiff- The reason I ask about the ear infections is because when I was little I always had them and burst ear drums. I had my tonsils and adenoids out to no avail and they finally worked out that it was a milk allergy for me.

Castle - Sounds like Gemma is going great guns! What's the bet she starts crawling when you're away - just to add a little extra excitement to your life!!
I also try to iron as little as possible. But usually end up leaving things sitting in the dryer for too long so they get crumpled...and then I HAVE to iron them.