Bexie: Resting is the best idea for you. You really need to give your body lots of time to recover, and it can't be easy for you with the big drive you've done and the stress of the awful floods. Ivy is a hot baby, DS was a hot baby too, they can't regulate their temperatures at this age so you have to pretty vigilant with the clothes wraps etc. if you put her skin to skin on your chest your body will regulate her temperature though I'm jealous of your ability to breastfeed with no excruciating pain. We;re going to do the stupid centrelink stuff this afternoon..rah! I hate that boring crap!

Csab: I read your birth story - what an ordeal you've been through, you're so strong! It must be so nice for you to finally have Chloe home with you after all that time apart in hospital bet you're looking forward to seeing the GP you like hopefully she can sort out some of the issues with antibiotics & us etc...

Little MRs: You will just have to talk to me, because I will talk and talk and talk to you until you do I have a 4 year old I know all the tricks. I read your birth story too - so lovely. I can't believe you had to have a 19 hour labour after the 2 days of pre-labour you already had, no wonder you were so exhausted. Good on you! And yay for the 3 hour feeds at night. I would suggest you rest and not get into any exercise routines yet, too early!!

SunnyGirl: bummer to all the BF problems, and yes having a baby is really really really hard. But so worth it all, they are just the most wonderful little creatures The throat infection doesn't sound like it needs to be around - bugger off throat infection! Hope your sore boobs don't develop into mastitis, lots of massage and hot and cold packs cleared my blocked duct.

OK Ivy is crying and wants a cuddle so gotta go.
Love to all