Morning!

I'm jumping on for a quick few minutes while Autumn has a nap before second breakfast. DH comes home tomorrow and I really should be tidying up a little, but you know how it is, I"m the queen of procrastination.

TOJ - Hope you kicked that bug before it took hold too badly and are feeling better today. Any news on the new house front?

Megan - Great idea to try before you buy - let us know how you go.

Jem - How did your friend go with the raincheck? I had a friend from interstate visit the other evening and spent most of the time either feeding Autumn or in and out of the bedroom putting her back to sleep - luckily she (the friend) is very easy going and not high maintenance.

Raels - first solids - how exciting for you both! Still can't bring myself to try it just yet. How cute that they are playing together already

Dani - Good luck with BF. It's great that you're going to keep trying.

Tracey - I can only laugh at myself when I hear you get 200ml at each express - I'm lucky to 40!

V - I wonder the same as Jan - are you looking after yourself properly? You will look gorgeous no matter what so try not to put too much pressure on yourself.

Jan - how did Liam go with the move to his cot? And with the bottle? Trying different teats can help, as can making sure the flow is not too fast (ie - getting the right teat for the stage) You could try having him half reclined facing you (or Pat would be better) and aim the teat toward the roof of his mouth. Also, it's possible to be too gentle as weird as it sounds, you may need to push it in a little more firmly at first so that his lips reach the wider part of the teat. Good luck!

Zofia - 'firsts' are so much fun - even if Diana was a little hesitant! I can't wait to get Autumn to the beach - she has the cutest little wetsuit to wear when we eventually get round to it!

Speaking of beaches etc., does anyone take their baby boating ? We love to fish and boat but I'm too nervous to take Autumn in it yet.