Janine- Please please, do you have the tickle turdle wrap pattern? I'm making my second batch and even working from my old ratty ones I'm having trouble remembering the edging. And of course, the website has disappeared and I can't find my copy. Argh. As for the guilt, well, she's smiling at me again at least...

Nettie- I am somewhat concerned about the whole fire danger, but not very much. She's never around anything that would ignite. BTW if you can get your hands on alpaca, its worth every cent and I'd say go for it. Alpaca is soooo wonderful. I'm a bit of a fibres nerd, I love pure natural stuff, its so good to use with baby. Alpaca does shed a little bit but no big deal really...

Beatrix- Its normal to have weight fluctuations, isn't it? Like you said, she has been sick and I'm sure she'll make it up in no time.