Wow you girls have been busy in here.

Welcome Anna and Maryann.

Well I have just gotten home after 6 days on Stradbroke Island. It was fabulous... a bit cold at times, but so relaxing and so nice to have DH with us for a whole week! We had an apartment at the waterfront and saw whales and dolphins swimming past.

Everyone stop feeling guilty!! Gee whiz, we have enough to worry about without being so critical of ourselves. Everyone here is providing their children with everything they need. First time mums... you are all doing a great job!

Sacha, My paediatrician told me not to tell other mothers that Edward was sleeping so well cause I might get punched. Please don't feel like there is anything wrong with Lachlan, I just got lucky. Your baby is the normal one.

Amanda, I found that driving improved after Byron could face forward in his car seat. Luckily he was huge so we could turn it round early! I know it is easier said than done, but try not to let the crying distract you... you need to focus on the road.
I just fold my nappies twice diagonally at the moment but might change to the 'boy fold' soon. That is just the one with lots of padding in the middle, you can probably find instructions on the net if you don't have any. I just use the cheapo plastic covers that you get in 3 packs at K mart/ big W. I used prettier ones at the start for Byron but he was born in Feb so he got to wear just nappies and singlets for ages. Edward always has all-in-one suits on so you can't see what is on his bottom anyway.

Cass, we have Edward's shots this week. I have a feeling that we are going to discover that he is a heavy weight too. He is wearing some 00 suits already, but some 000s are too big. Why can't all brands have their sizings the same?

Better go, dinner is ready.