fluff - No I don't think the crying episodes are separation anxiety or attention because they can happen when I'm right there playing with her. I am going nutty trying to work out what's wrong. I keep trying to guess things but really I have no idea. It's as though she's in pain for brief periods of time occasionally. That's why I was wondering if it could possibly be teething pain. The other thing I've been wondering if it's hunger pain. She seems to suddenly be eating heaps and can't get enough. Maybe a possible growth spurt?! Oh .. who knows?!?! If only M could tell me what's wrong.

Poor Jack and his cut lip. Glad to hear he's OK. And poor Jack and his teething pain. Hope he's feeling better today.

csab - I am so thrilled that V is OK. I know she'll put the weight back on and then some. M is getting weighed next week. I don't think she has put much weight on. I don't think she'll ever be on the charts. But she seems so happy and healthy. I love the new pic of V in your sig. I haven't tried uploading pics into BB for ages now. So can't help you there. Do you have a FB account? That's where I put pics of M now. It would be great to see pics of V so I hope you can work something out.

Georgi - How exciting about the clapping, kissing and standing! Did you do anything to teach him to clap and kiss?

Well.. my little M is now 9 months!! And still grumpy on and off. Wish I knew what was wrong. Poor girl.