Pam, we'll be gone for a month, back March 18. My mother is getting more and more excited every time we talk on Skype. Very funny. Does your sister teach? I've been made to promise to bring Matthew to the high school where my stepfather teaches. Should be fun.

Eej, the flight between Sydney and Hong Kong is about 9 hours direct. There's also the connecting flight from Wagga to Sydney. We'll be arriving very late at night and the return flight will see us arrive in the morning. Hope Emily sleeps well for you tonight - I'm sure it's just a phase to keep you on your toes. The little monkeys!

Jo, we're flying with Qantas and I have requested a bassinet. They've confirmed my request and given me a seat at the bulkhead where the bassinets are but said that they can not guarantee a bassinet as it depends on how many infants there are on board. I'm hoping we get a bassinet as I don't know how I'd go with nursing Matthew on my lap on my own for nine hours... How warmly will I need to dress Matthew? Would a Bonds wondersuit suffice? Is there much room to change a baby? I'm worrying about how cramped it's going to be. Also, can you take baby Panadol on board? Does it have to be a new bottle? Matthew is so close to getting a tooth or two on the bottom gum and is getting very fretful. I'm thinking I may have to resort to giving him a dose if his temperature goes up.

Matthew's starting to enjoy tummy time! Never thought it would happen. It's wonderful!