Ange - yes it is necessary. It strengthens all the neck and associated muscles used for eating etc among other things. My little boy hates it and always rolls over to his back. He rarely gets put on his stomach because of my 16mth old 's wandering feet and hands. Dont worry about the exercise thing. You will find that once the sporatic sleep pattern settles down you will feel more like getting out and about. I need to do more of it too - weights are great for burning calories as the muscle gained will continue to consume fuel when exercise has stopped. There are a load of exercises you can do around the house while you are waiting for Katerina to settle ie squats and lunges whilst rocking the bassinet or some pushups against the cot or wall, some dips on the chair, shoulder press with some bags of rice, sugar or tins (whatever you can find in the pantry). I should practise what i preach.

Baby Crazy - Great news about Jovi's needles and the weight gain.

DD is in daycare today and I am left with my little boy Matty. I have had such a relaxing day shopping and at home. All the beds have been stripped and washed and remade, house vaccuumed and floors mopped. About to tidy the kitchen, have a sleep then do the bathrooms if theres time before I pick up DD. It almost feels like i have a life! The bubble will burst at 430pm when i pick her up

Oh well, enjoy your day/evening.