I was stressed about Ella chocking too but I realised as long as I was with her she'll be fine. (DH and I did the babies & toddlers First Aid course) If they choke flip them over your knee and give them 3 sharp slaps on their upper back.

Ella learned to chew through eating toast - I gave her a little bit (about 5mm square) and let her suck it and chew it. Their saliva eventually softens it to a harmless mush and then they swallow it.

It takes a while to teach them but now Ella can have chunks of lamb roast or her new favourite sultanas!

Kim - baptism pics are so cute. Love her dress. Hope you have more luck with milk and food today.

AJP - love the new pic of Sophie. She's so adorable.

I'm still sick at home. I'm propped up in bed with my laptop and my Gatorade. I've eaten a few pieces of carrot in DH's chicken soup but that's it since Saturday night. I'm starving but i cant hold anything down.... and i dont have the strength to hold Ella. Just hope this ends soon.

Ann