shazz - i thought about going in it for Archie, but was worrid i'd forget about and let someone else down...i know what im like, probably should though it'd be fun. Are you in it?

jodie - hi, great to hear from you! Sound like you have a heck of a ot on your plate thats for sure, sounds like you're handling it really well though, good for you. Sorry to hear that Shaun hasn't been well. Can't believe he is about to be a big brother already! Dont stress about a 9 pounder, Archie was 9lb6oz with a 37cm head and he came out with no interventions, you'll be fine if bub comes early im sure. Hope things with the salon are finalised very soon so you have some time to relax, you must be looking forward to the hospital stay, just to have some rest time!

kim - hi! im sure it wouldn't hurt to wait til December for Darcy's needle, just run the risk of extra time to contract chicken pox i spose. I just can't imagine how you are coping on your own with all that illness! You are superwoman, hope things settle down soon.

sheree - hi there, you are sounding way more upbeat today, fantastic to see, you have every reason to smile! love the new ticker, very cute. sorry to hear you had a cr@ppy night too. On the bottle thing, Archie is extremely addicted to his dummies just like Lachlan is to his bottle and we get negative comments all the time about him still having it. I dont have a problem with as it helps him feel secure, at CYH the other day i read a pamphlet on comfort items and it stated that it is a very bad idea to take a comfort item away from a toddler before they are ready, it is really impotant to let them give it up in their own good time even it this means they don't give it up til they go to school. it was a really interesting read im sure you could find it on the website if you want to have a read. It is such a hard situation to be in for you, it doesn't matter what anyone says to you, you will always take it badly and that is a normal reaction, you know your own body and deep down you will know how this pregnancy is going. Only 2 weeks til you get to see you beautiful healthy bub and a nice strong heartbeat. of course you can have another successful pregnancy, your body did a wonderful job with Lachlan, you have living proof you can do it!

I went out and bougth a little cheap CD player for Archies room and he is listening to the 'Shine" CD (from the movie) at the moment, he is still awake after an hour but at least he hasn't cried once.....really hoping for a better night tonight, doubt it though. Our family reunion is not this weekend but the next and we are starting to think its not the best idea to go away while his sleeping is so out of whack, if it gets better before then we dont want to go away and be back to square one IYKWIM.

other than the sleep issues he has been my little angel, always running up to people and chatting with them in the shops and on the street, he is just so friendly and outgoing just like his dad. Kindergym is finally open again next week after being closed for 5 weeks, he will be so excited to go again!