A wonderfully written birthstory Maya! So much to be proud of I suspect that Tallarah may continue to be a little more reserved and cautious than your DS It kinda happens that way that siblings are very different. Wade and Niall are so very different as you know. The trick (and often the hard thing) is to accept their different ways. Sometimes I wish that Niall was more reflective and cautious like Wade and sometimes I wish Wade could be a little braver and outspoken like Niall... all for my own convenience of course It's easier to parent the child that is more similar to yourself... well in the early years... a different story when they are teens, as I am learning!!! So looking forward to getting to know little Tallarah!

Amanda: I'm in the mood to do an avvy... send me through your requests... you did mention that you would like an update?

Mel and Maya: yours are sent in now and in the queue for uploading.

Rory: congratulations once again! Can't wait for another few weeks to pass so that I can add a bump to your avvy too!