Oh you poor thing, Nat, it sounds like you've really had enough. When you aren't well it's so hard to cope with everything, and with a little one at home that sick it makes it ten times harder. You should take care of yourself and take your DH's advice. The people at work might not sound like they're being very understanding, but they'll get over it. I'm sure they'll want to see the new baby, so maybe you can go back and end things on a good note with a little visit.

The bed thing sounds like what happened with us a bit, we had huge hassles finding and then getting the right cot/bed for Lucy before she was born. In the end the girl stuffed up the price and when we got there to pick it up they didn't know which mattress we were supposed to have and ended up giving us the expensive one. When you look back, it almost seems worth the extra hassle!

We are taking the sides of Lucy's cot this week to turn it into a bed. Because we're not actually changing the bed I'm hoping the transition will be easy. But we'll have to compare notes!!

Hope Mia feels better soon. And you too of course!

Hi Jen, how are you going? Love the new pic in your ticker. Isn't Shayla a cutie? Well done to Tayneesha, moving into her big bed. I'll let you know how we go, but I've taken on board your suggestions to Nat. Sounds like Fathers Day went well. You must be excited about going back to Perth in a couple of months.

We went up to Brisbane for the APEC long weekend (something good for us Sydneysiders out of it!) to surprise my Mum for her 60th bday. She was so happy to see us, and got a double surprise when we took her out to dinner on Sat night and a huge party was waiting for her. My aunt and uncle even flew up from Melbourne. It was great for Lucy to see Nana again. Mum and my sister are both coming here for Xmas this year, so looking forward to that now. Lucy had a great time on the plane. We took the 6am flight both ways (cost and I thought it would work out well for Lucy). That way we just took her out of bed in her pjs, to the airport, fed her while we were waiting, gave her breakfast on the plane (and ate ours, except Lucy tried to eat half of mine as well!), dressed her and by then we were ready to land. So she was no trouble at all, thought it was great fun. I needed a nap in the afternoon as well (hated getting up at 4am!), but easier to have a happy child on the plane.

Must go, work needs doing. Lucy has a bit of a virus too, had a sore ear but seems better. She's having a little morning nap to help her get better.