Shell - Re settling, I am just trying to get Max into the habit of sleeping longer during the day. I can't handle these 40 min naps. But, I've had to be out all morning and going out again later this arvo so DH has been babysitting and has not tried very hard to resttle. Also, when I'm out and about during the day it's not really possible. I am going to really try to give it a go this week though.

Ren - I agree with the other ladies about vacs. For me, the possible consequences of not vaccinating outweight the possible complications from doing it. Did anyone watch the Private Practice episode about the kid with measles a few weeks ago? Mum didn't vac her 2 youngest cos she thought her oldest got autism from the vacs. Well, one of the younger ones got measles and died. Obviously that's an extreme situation though (which is entirely fictional!).

Soph - Hope you get some answers real soon!

Has anyone else done a first aid course. I went with my sis and cousin today to a 4 hour thing run by St Johns. It is specific to kids, and i's not an actual course that qualifies you as a first aider, but it gives you a basic idea of what to do if something happenswith your kids. I found it very worthwhile.

Now in another half hour I'm off to do a preparation thing for Max's christening. Busy day!