Aaahh girls, I think we are all in the same boat. Some days I am absolutely ready to throttle Byron because he just won't leave his brother alone! Drums on the head, poking in the eyes, pushing him over when he is sitting... he just doesn't seem to get how horrible he is being. I have to really make a conscious effort not to smack as it sometimes seems like the fastest way to get him off Edward, but I know it doesn't work, and that I feel bad afterward. Then he is beautiful and gentle again for long enough to stop me giving him away. lol.

Cass, Byron had hand foot and mouth last year when he was at Daycare. It was very mild, I can completely understand how people could have no idea that their children have it. He has had a blistery rash on his bum too, but it seems to be the only symtom he has gotten this time round. Clive has it though... he has been all miserable with blisters and a sore throat and headache. Men are terrible at being sick!!
You should try expressing, at worst you will find that it is pointless again, but you might find you have a much easier time this time around.

Edward is off his boob today. He woke up a few times last night but refused to eat, just went back to sleep. Then he only had a little bit this morning too. I was REALLY sore. I had to squeeze milk into a plastic container as I forgot to bring the pump and bottles up to Cairns with me. I got about 200ml out of one side... Clive was in hysterics watching me. It was like a shower. lol. He wasn't too keen on his solids either. I hope he gets over it soon!
On a brighter note he sat himself up from on his tummy this morning, and he is actually crawling. Only a couple of 'steps' at a time before flopping back onto his tummy, but crawling none the less. He will also get himself down into crawling position from sitting without falling on his face now. It makes me much less worried about leaving the room briefly.
We have been having a nice time. We have been to the beach and had a lunch without the kids. Went to Crystal Cascades earlier for a swim with the boys. It was really beautiful. It is really great going to the rainforest swimming holes with no other people around. It has been a long time since I have been here when it wasn't school holidays.


Anyway, better get going. Keep your chins up... apparently they grow out of it.