We have an answering machine that has three different mailboxes so I'm thinking of doing a message like Tan's suggestion or something like "Yes, I had the baby a week ago but I didn't want to tell you" and then giving people the option of choosing which mailbox they want to use - No 1 if its to ask about whether I've really had the baby, No. 2 if you have a suggestion as to when would be most convenient for you for me to have the baby and general complaints that I've not yet had her, and No. 3 for anyone who is actually normal and has something to say that I want to hear! I am so over it.

Ash - so sorry sweetie. Bloody men. They all suck (yes, we can add to my list of woes that my DH is p*ssing me off supremely at the moment). Hang in there, get yourself a lovely big piece of chocolate mud cake and cuddle that gorgeous little boy of yours. And poor Blakey with his molars. I've heard they're far from pleasant. I hoipe they come through quickly.

Tan - poo to dial up. That really does suck. Hope you're not going to be stuck with it for too long.

Lis - yay for Ellie's party getting organised. I can't wait to see photos of all our little bubbies on their party days.