Oh no, Angela. That's no good to hear that Ella's hearing was worse than first thought. Good to hear that they can fix it tho. I don't have any suggestions about her poor little bottom. I hope someone else has got some for you!

Angel - WOW @ Kynan's 15 hour sleep! I don't think Gabby has ever slept that long. Were you worried? I freaked out when she slept for 12 hours. It has never happened again (poo!). 400g in 4 weeks is still pretty good. I have put some pics of Gabby in her high chair on her site under her sixth month. She sits all wonky because she's still too small for the chair. I have to prop her up with a pillow. Oh for one of those more fancy high chairs that recline a little! lol

Juliette - good to hear your presentation went well. Good little Hannah! 7.4kgs is excellent! I still have to weigh Gabby but I would be stoked if she weighed that much (but I doubt it ). Urrgh @ your rotten sleep last night. Any wonder you felt grumpy.

Shannon - yay for your great sleep last night! I agree - popping the dummy in is better than having to get up to feed. At least you can still sorta be half asleep to do the dummy thing. The baby einstein mirror sounds great. If we weren't so darn strapped for cash, I would go and check it out. It's always nice when you present them with a new toy. Gabby went nuts over her kick and whirl but now she doesn't show much interest. I have put it in the corner and will bring it out again in a week or so. Out of sight, out of mind!

Dee - have fun with your aunty and uncle. I bet they dote all over Matthew. You'll have to fill us in on the details of work. Will they let you take Matthew in?

I just spent the afternoon writing down Gabby's routine. I have this morbid fear of me dying and Neil not knowing what to do with Gabby when I am gone. I know... very silly BUT at least I can rest easy knowing he has a handy reference on the fridge. I just have to update it (scribble stuff out and write over the top of it, LOL) whenever something changes. Neil just laughs at me. Still, it might come in handy if and when he needs to be at home with Gabby for longer than a few hours (cars break down, stuff happens - it MAY just come in handy!!). Ok... so I am a little loopy... but you get that!