Big Birthday Rainbows for Lucas!
Have a very happy day with your family Megan

Lis, I have heard the autism story and as far as I know it relates to the use of mercury (?!) in vaccines given in the USA. It isn't used in Australian vaccines I'm pretty sure, but I know there has been discussions on this site so maybe a bit of searching will find you more information on the pros and cons. It *is* a little scary that's for sure, but I think we are fairly safe here. Timewise, it's the same as for other vaccines I think - just somewhere close to the age they're supposed to have it, give or take a couple of weeks. The peanut butter issue is a little scary too, but I just thought 'i'll have to try her sometime' and I kept a close watch which is all you can do. Maybe better to find out now than when someone else beats you to it and gives her something without you knowing. The statistics these days are about 1 in 50 kids has a reaction of some kind.

Tracey, that's great you have Zy sorted out naturally. I think doctors need to start looking at health in a much more holistic way.

We had our first major tantrum this morning (first thing on waking!) when I took my phone off her. Never seen her so angry - slapping at me and pulling her hair. Mind you, she seems to be going through a change lately - anyone else noticed that?

My fingers are like ice in here. BBL. Have a great day everyone