Lee - I'm hoping not to have to turn Izzy's seat around until I need another seat for Ned when Iz is 12 months. My car seat says up to 12 months for rear facing, so she'll stay that way as long as I can. She's getting a bit bored too, so I'm taking a toy or two with me now so she can keep herself amused.

Tan - sorry you're feeling sick, and now Izzy. In relation to a capsule, can I recommend you hire one, not buy one, for your next bubby. I hired one for Izzy, and with her reflux it was the worst thing I could put her in- it crumpled her little tummy up and aggravated her reflux so badly that she screamed in pain the whole time she was in the car. I agree with you though - from a safety point of view, capsules are great. I'm hoping Ned will be happier in one than Iz was.

Dan - so sorry sleep school didn't work at all. Like Tan said, whatever gets you through is the "right" thing to do, so if that's still wrapping then who cares. The "Baby Whisperer" from Melbourne (I think) that I heard speak at the Perth Baby Expo actually recommends wrapping until 12 months and sometimes beyond. I'm sure you've tried everything, but when I was weaning Izzy off her wrap I just gradually made it looser and looser so that as soon as she moved she'd be free (obviously just make sure you start it lower on her body so she can't get the wrap twisted around her head.)

Kelly - sorry to hear Luke's not a happy camper. Izzy was terrible after her injections this time too. That's great that Luke is taking to solids so well - I'm very jealous!

Sarah - not good about Justin's crash. He's not going to look good in your holiday pics is he!! Have a great time at the beach - a few days away will be fantastic. As for safety, I think you've got it covered. Not sure what you can do about Noah trying to drink the seawater - Izzy wants to put everything in her mouth (except food of course!!). We've all drunk it at one stage though so I'm sure even if he does get a mouthful he'll be fine.

Michelle - sorry you're sick too. As for all the housework, yep, I'm over it too. I'm incredibly lucky and have cleaners once a fortnight, but cos I'm anal I clean before they come and also the week inbetween. I think once Ned comes along I'm going to have to just say stuff it though. I feel as though I'm doing washing every day though - its ridiculous how one little baby can go through so much stuff! No idea how you cope with multiple kiddies!! I'm jelous of you too with Angus eating so well.

So, everything seems to be ok with Izzy. Dr checked her over really thoroughly and thinks its probably just a combination of the immunisations, teething, hot weather we're having and hayfever (the poor little poppet has allergies!). The challenge for the day was getting a urine sample from Izzy - interesting when you can't just say "hey, go wee in this cup for me"! Haven't achieved it yet, but she's perked up a lot today (was awake for 4 hours straight - oh yay!) so I'm not worried about her. We're still struggling with solids - she seems a little more enthusiastic about the rice cereal now but nothing else. I really hope she hasn't inherited her daddy's total lack of appreciation for food!!