Just checking in quickly from NZ...

Lily Dust - the way you feel is perfectly normal. You are her mother - listen to your heart. you know what's best for her, so put your foot down and don't feel bad about telling others how it'll be with her.
And oh my goodness at those midwives! That's really awful. I still feel weird about being away from DS, I couldn't imagine how awful I'd have felt if someone took him from me when he was just born! I remember he had to spend a night in the nursery and that was terrible. I could hardly sleep - kept waking up panicking.

Glad you got to that concert BG.

Hi Nicole

A's been pretty good with the travel and time zone differences. Bed time is a bit hard over here - it's not properly dark till after 9:30!! He insists on sleeping in the bed with me, which is ok, but last night he hardly slept at all. We worry he's coming down with something.... hope not. We're off camping for the weekend with DH's sister and her family.
Anyway, he's having a ball doing the chores with DH - feeding the dog & chickens.

Catch you later