Lisa, now that you've decided what you want to do, the rest is the easy bit! Re using the dryer - I NEVER go out to the washing line, I use the dryer all the time

Julie, quick Q for you. You posted in a thread about slings for heavier babies, I've asked a question there but in case you don't see it: would you rave about the ergo sling? Does it really not hurt your back/shoulders to use? I've looked it up, it looks good but DH thinks it's too much like the baby bjorn (it isn't, the BB can't be worn on the back or hip, and squashes the baby). I want one!!!!