Hey Cass, I think there are a few rusk recipes in the breasfeeding, bottlefeeding, solids section. I did some easy ones - basically cut the crusts off a really fresh slice of bread and roll it up and squish it really tight. Then you just nuke it in the microwave, max 1 minute I think, just keep an eye on it. Then leave it to cool for 10 mins or so and whammo! My baby recipe book also says to cut a thick slice of wholemeal bread into 3 strips and spread with 1/8 tsp marmite (vegemite in our case though i guess!) melted in 1 tsp boiling water. Bake in oven at 180 celcius for 15 minutes. Can be stored in airtight container for 3-4 days. I know there are full rusk recipes somewhere in the other section though.

Way to go on porky Kaitlyn's weight gain too! Must be so muchwork to lift these big bubbas! I can still lift Lucie with one arm!

Thanks heaps too for emailing that stuff through on routines etc. Quick question for you all though, I know it's only a guide but the routine for 6-9 months in only 3 bottle/breast a day. Anyone doing this yet? I'll see how I go over the next few days but Lucie has basically not been keen on 10am feed so was wondering about it, but she can't afford obviously to miss out on anymore milk.

Oh Storm Hugh Jackman is a spunk! Bill must be too - good work girl

Hi Fletch! So did one of the mums take their sick bub? I'd be a bit hestitant too I reckon. I mean I know they can pick up germies from anywhere, but not sure I'd be keen on Lucie playing with a bub that was obviously unwell just in case. I hope you had fun anyway!

Jo - Yeap Lucie loves outside too. Guess it's a nice change for them. Glad you are feeling a bit more human after some sleep. Wow you must have so much washing with all those kids!

My SIL got Lucie this groovy walker thing yesterday. It's a Tomy one and you just push it, not sit in it. Then it converts to a little push bike for when they are older. We found a great baby shop in Byron Bay of all places, and they have heaps of second hand toys and stuff. Don't mind that it's second hand, it's all plastic so just needed a good wipe down!

And the buyers of our house work with my really good friend! How weird is that? So we are going to meet them and have a chat when we are in Brissie next. They have heaps of plans for the house, just like we did, so will be lovely to hear what they are going to do.

Ohhhh I've had the runs too since 4am. Not good when you have a crawling baby and you have to do a runner to the bathroom :shock: