Viv - I love your writing style, you always make me laugh! My advice? Go with what YOU want, don't feel pressured just because other people are doing it differently to you. Keep rocking him to sleep if it makes you feel good, he will eventually learn to self-settle. It may take slightly longer because he is used to your cuddles, but who cares if you are both happy! If you want him to self settle it can definitely be heartbreaking at times. Up until yesterday I have been wrapping Kieran and putting him straight in his cot. He would cry so hard it kept making me so upset. I would pat him and hold his dummy to his mouth until he calmed down and took it. He would then go to sleep, but his crying really upset me. Yesterday I wrapped him then gave him a cuddle for a minute so he felt calm and happy, then I put him in his cot and put his dummy in and he was as happy as Larry to go to sleep. WHY didn't I do this earlier? Ever since then he has been way more relaxed when I start wrapping him because he is getting the idea that I will give him a nice cuddle after he is wrapped. So much nicer than him screaming! Anyway, sorry to ramble on, but I just wanted to say that you should do what you feel is right for you both. Probably not much help LOL!

Mo - Goodness, you poor thing! What is causing the low blood count? Do you usually suffer with anemia or is it childbirth related? I have always had low iron issues and had a massive blood loss after Joel which left me so weak for a long time. I hope you get better soon

Misskate - I'm sure Lachlan will make up for his little weight gain now he is well again! Don't feel disappointed, things like that happen with healthy babies all the time.

Saffi - Bugger about the broken pump! If you want an Avent ISIS manual pump, I have a couple in my shop (pre-loved, but sterilised) and I am happy to give you one for free seeing as you are doing such a wonderful job! Let me know if you'd like one.

Kellie - Botanical Gardens it is then? I liked it there last time because we could fit all of us in so well. Regarding your sleep question, I think I answered it in my response to Viv!

Oh yeah, and why does it make us old if we remember Michael Hutchences death?! Was it REALLY that long ago? I remember I went into shock when I heard about his death and I shed a tear or two. I grew up with INXS and it was a sad day for me.

No AF yet for me either! Stay away I say!!