Veronica - exactly what Mel said! ha ha. Oliver was definately showing interest and like Mel's son he was waking up at night, 2 - 3, sometimes even four times instead of his usual 1! I only give him organic rice cereal, mixed with my milk, once a day. He has this around 5 o'clock before his night time bath. Only 2 teaspoons and I make it really runny. He always wants more but I don't let him, I just pop him on the breast so he isn't replacing his milk for food. I'll keep going like this for another few weeks I think and then might introduce some fruit. I have heard that too about the food allergies but don't know much about it. And they are recommending that babies aren't given anything but breastmilk or formula for the first six months because they might not be able to digest it well. But every baby is different. I fed my first son at four months also, but then everyone I knew did as well. It was like the norm, you just did it. You wouldn't think so but lots of things have changed in eight years. I remember when I was being taught how to breastfeed then, I was told to feed on ten minutes each side, every feed and thats it! Anyway, you will know when Avaleigh is ready. Good on you for getting into shape by the way, I wish I could get motivated........

Mel - I was hoping Karl would get through, I think he has a sexy voice. I think Matt will win though - lots of teenage girls will be voting for him. I checked out your site - you have a beautiful family.

Jan - that's a scary thought about having all those girls hanging around!!!!

What's everyone getting there bub's for xmas? I need some practical ideas so I don't go overboard.