Like Janie, it has been a while since I have been here too!
Congratulations to Lily Dust, Farmgirl and Kelly on your new arrivals!

Neptune, I completely agree with you! I thought I was so prepared for breastfeeding. I went to an ABA education class, did lots of reading, joined the ABA and thought I knew everything I needed to and it would be perfect. I was in so much pain for the first month. I was tired of being told that if he was latched on properly it wouldn't hurt, and I was over different midwives in hospital doing things differently which made it harder. Things did improve after a visit at home from a LC, but I really don't think anything could have prepared me for how hard and painful it was going to be. I agree with everyone else - you do what you need to to get through. I hope the pain settles for you soon.

FG, how many hours to canberra for you? DS isn't a fan of being in the car for long periods. Half an hour is about as much as he can handle! Occassionally I drive to my mums which is a bit over 2 hours away, and it's hard work just the two of us.

Janie, lovely to hear from you I'm so happy to hear Jasmine is doing so well. We're going through sleep issues here too, so it definitely seems like this is the age it happens!

We're going ok. I can't believe Noah is 7 months now. Time has flown. Apart from a few sleep issues, everything has been smooth sailing lately. He has two teeth through, we've started solids which he is enjoying (but creating so much extra washing and cleaning!). He has just started sitting up for short periods by himself, and he's a little chatter box! He has also started waving hello and good bye which is very cute! He gets very excited when someone waves at him and starts flapping his arm up and down! lol

I must go. He has just woken from his nap and I need to get us ready as we're off to the mums and bubs movies session.