Jo – I hope things have settled down now that your mum has gone home. It’s such a period of transition for them… I know he’ll figure out what’s going on and be cool about it soon. In the meantime, lots of hugs will get you through.

Theresa – IKWYM about the naughty corner! Charlie does exactly the same thing. If you find that magical ‘something else’ let me know, will you?! I hope you find out what the FTT is all about soon.

Mel – yay that Eliana’s shot went ok. Sounds like she’s doing really well weight/height wise. She’s about 3 cms taller than Charlie and the same weight, I think. Where does that put her on the scale? I don’t pay too much attention to them, but according to the one for boys Charlie is ‘short and fat’! Just the way I like ‘em.

Mooshie –sorry you haven’t been feeling well. Hope the sickness leaves your house soon and you guys are able to enjoy your holidays.

Mitch – thanks for posting on my blog. Sorry business is slow – I hope it picks up soon. GGGRRR at MIL. Whinge whenever you want – only DILs can understand how frustrating they can be! Sounds very annoying. My MIL really does have a kind heart, but she’s a bit eccentric and assumes a lot. For some reason she assumed that WE would make the trek over to her place yesterday, even though it would be much easier for her to come here (Toby is only 10 days old, after all). I’m going to start putting my foot down about this, I think. How is Aaron with his mum? Does he understand your frustration? Hope your pain goes away too – that sounds scary.

Dach – LOL at your boobs. I’m just the same – a bit of a cow. I hope that your two little darlings are going well. Maybe Yasin’s regression re: talking is just because Imran is here – I’ve heard that kids can regress in all kinds of ways when No. 2 comes along. I hope that’s all it is.

Kathryn – Can’t wait to see if it’s a pink or blue bubba. We were the same – I didn’t want to call Toby “It”. Good luck with the scan tomorrow.

Christy – belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Matilda! I can’t believe it’s been that long. And aren’t you clever making a marble cake? Hope you took some pics to prove how clever you are in years to come. I made a rocket ship for Charlie’s first birthday and it looked so good that I made everyone take photos of it! Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Go DH too! What a legend to make you go out for coffee. There should be more men like him! That croup scare sounds awful. I hope it doesn’t happen again, but that if it does they DIAGNOSE something this time. Scheesh.

Hello Nikki! Great to have you with us. Cute pic too.

Kelly – Happy Birthday to Asha too! Wow, 2 years goes so fast. Before you know it we’ll be 50 and our kids will be having kids! Scary stuff. I hope that you all had a fabulous day. Clever Asha with the puzzles too – it’s when they’re able to do puzzles and things that they weren’t ever able to do before that you realise how smart they’re getting.

Had a bit of a bad day yesterday. DH and I were both a bit over it all, and I was feeling a bit down about Charlie. I know he’s just a little fella and he doesn’t know what he’s doing, but he’s been really grizzly since I came home and while I totally understand that it must be hard for him atm too it can be really frustrating when both of them are grizzling at the same time! Usually it doesn’t bother me too much but yesterday I was fed up. I don’t know how other mums with more than one feel about this, but I have been feeling a bit disconnected from him since I had Toby. I think it’s because I have to spend so much time feeding Toby and doing the other baby stuff that I haven’t had time to play with Charlie much. Also, I can’t run around with him too much or I’ll hurt myself (it’s only been 10 days after all). I know we’ll get back there, but I feel like a phase in our time together is over and we won’t get it back. He’s been pretty good considering everything that’s happened lately, but I miss him and get frustrated by him at the same time! Ah, the emotional rollercoaster that is parenthood… I’m sure things will be fine. Had the first week check up with Toby today and all is good. He’s put on weight, so I’m happy. Poor little Charlie had to have some immunisations too – I left them really late so he’s now at an age where he knows what’s going on. My advice – get them done on time while the bubs are still little and don’t know what’s coming… it’s awful! He screamed so much and needed lots of cuddles. Poor thing.

Anyway, an early night with a book beckons. Hope you’re all doing really well. Big hugs to all who need them (which is probably everyone, including me!) and kisses to your beautiful darlings