Hi everyone

Well, we've had quite a good weekend. On Saturday Diana went to her friend's third birthday party. It was quite good, not as hectic as I expected, although I think all the parents were secretly thinking that there wasn't enough alcohol, lol. It was good though. She was too little to play with the other kids. One little boy tired to play with her, picked her up, then put her down and she tipped over and hit her head on the floor. Poor little thing, and poor little boy, he kind of ran away after that. Still all good.

Yesterday, Diana managed a three hour sleep during the day. Woo hoo! I managed to sleep for two of those hours and felt so refreshed afterwards (and then exhausted myself doing housework all evening ). Diana then wouldn't go to sleep at night. Sigh. So I had to carry her around in the sling while I did the cooking, laundry, etc. At one point Diana started pulling on my top and bra, telling me that she wanted breastmilk. What a clever little girl! After a feed, she went to sleep for a few hours (thankfully), before waking up again at midnight. So all in all, I'm not sure if that long lay sleep was worth it. It was brilliant at the time though.

Oshani - I think its okay to give Oscar rusks before starting solids. Diana got her first teeth at 4 months, so we gave her rusks too. Hope you feel better soon.

Megan - I've heard of lots of babies getting separation anxiety at this stage. Apparently its something to do with them becoming aware that they are their own person and not part of mummy. Luckily Diana seems to be fine with other people, although she doesn't like to be left alone.

Jas - welcome back!

Nicky - awww, so lovely to read your thoughts on Lachlan. I feel the same way about Diana.

Sacha - yay on DH being able to settle Autie. Its a comfort to know that he can do it, isn't it?

Veronica - yay on getting into the scuba diving course. Hope that you can work things out with your boss too. I've just had a job interview for a part-time role this morning, but am not sure if I am ready to do it. Oh well, if I get the position, I'm sure I'll be able to work it out.

Rebecca - hope you and Xavier feel better soon. Go to a chemist or natural health shop as there are things that you can take while bfing, e.g. garlic and echinacea, lemon and honey, etc. How's work going for you?

Hi to everyone else.