i took bilbs to the Speech Therapist at a community health centre today, and fed her in front of the ST. ST is not worried, thinks bilbs babbling is age appropriate, she definately has a sweet tooth is all, and suggested ways to get her to eat savoury. She also said she sees bubs that are breastfed exclusively til 12 months, so not to worry. It was very reassuring.

It's the comments i get from people e.g mum's groups that get to me. But in reality, the comments are from people who parent in a very different way to me. I don't know why i take their comments to heart, i don't in other areas, but it seems to touch a nerve when it's about bilby eating. (being backward, failing).

I'm glad you got more sleep last night Tara, and even a sleep-in - that's grand!

Christy, i have been worried that if ALL bilbs is getting is cereal type food and pureed fruit and yogurt and custard that i would give her diarrhoea. Unbalanced diet.

we haven't had daylight saving start yet, i think it's the last weekend in Oct it starts for us. (oh joy!!!).

two sleeps til Mooove and Groooove - yeh! the dancing (wiggling her tush) bilby can rock out!

I walked into a Community Childcare Centre for the first time today, i was very impressed. And they have no problems with bilby being in MCN either, which i was relieved about. They like to know the normal routine of each child, so they can replicate that as much as they can. Like we wrap bilby for sleep, so they would too. I only want it for two hours a week while i do a community gardening session nextdoor, but the least you can book for is half a day. It will be so strange to leave her with strangers. i've never left her with anyone but dh before. Not sure i will go thru with it, but it's a possibility. I would prefer a centre with occasional care so i could get a haircut and go to the dentist, but i really did like the attitude and ethics of the place i walked thru today. Where they put the 0 - 2 yo's is called "The Joeys".