Shell - much the same as the others ...
No mushed food however, its all finger food or in chunks - except of course things like spag bol...
I havent given snacks yet, but think i am going to start - im sort of hanging onto the feeds at that time, silly really, but i need to know that i am needed!
Water from a tap in a sippy cup - Same as Danni, we use the take and toss, she prefers them... She does however drink what she wants then keep sipping and spiting the rest out, she thinks its a great game!
We have eggs and fish and milk in her diet and have done since about 8 month - only think i will hold off on is honey, but thats only a month away.

Trina - i dont think that its too, soon and i dont think that anyone in here is judging you at all (well i hope not), i certainly am not... from the sounds of things your relationship was long over before XH left... as Bron said, you deserve some good lovin'...
The kids can make it extremely hard, but you are their Mummy and they are very very protective and deep down, as much as they know (esp the older ones) that life is better with you two separated, they really want Mummy and Daddy together as then it doesnt hurt as much for them...
Is there any chance of getting together after the kids have gone to bed so that it affects them less, you know, sort of less exposure... i guess they are protecting their Dad in some way to iykwim.
i hope that it gets better for you

Prama - its Poopy's birthday THIS MONTH!!!!! I hope all went well today

Bron - WOO HOO on the camera - it was a fantastic photo

Well MJ had her first day in FDC today, i was sad leaving her, but i know i made the right decision, when i got back MJ of course wanted to cuddle me, but also was happy to play when i was talking to the FDC lady... She managed to get her to have all her milk (cold in a sippy cup at 11 and 3) and 2 sleeps with minimal rocking *phew* she also put her on the potty (we are doing EC here) and she did a wee (MJ not the FDC lady lol) and was fine with BLS and let MJ feed herself (avocado on bread followed by cantaloupe and watermelon) and didnt bat an eyelid when i pulled out the nappies.
All in all it was a great sucess, and the lady said to me that it was a pity that i didnt work more as she was a pleasure to look after (well she would say something positive wouldnt she)

Also as she worked for years in CC, she did structured play as well as free play with them which was importnat...

I think thats it, i know i have missed something but you will have to forgive me, DH looked fter MJ yesterday and didnt do ONE thing around the house, i came home to dishes, mopping and dinner that needed doing - he got a massive serve and i doubt he will ever say anything about the state of the house again... as i have NEVER let him walk into the pigsty that it was when i got home yesterday