We're baaack! And I've picked up a cold, drats. Thought I'd be amazingly lucky if I managed to avoid coming home with one when there were so many people coughing and sneezing on the flight from Hong Kong. Plus, I didn't sleep at all and it was a night flight so I was shattered by the time we got to Sydney before contending with getting through immigration, collecting my luggage, clearing customs and then making our way to the domestic terminal for the flight to Wagga and the drive home after that. It was easier getting to HK than coming home. At the moment, I'm just keeping Matthew fed, clean and entertained - not worrying too much about unpacking and the mess the house is in.
I'm also looking at whether I can extend my maternity leave. I've begun panicking about Matthew not being ready to be handed over to a stranger in a month's time so that I can go back to work full time. I've only begun introducing Matthew to solid food. I haven't got any sort of routine with him so I think getting him ready in four weeks is going to be too tough. What are your thoughts??
Tomorrow I need to arrange Matthew's six-month immunisation needles and next appointment with the CHN. I'm very curious to see how much he's grown length wise and how much heavier he is. Also want to see what the CHN suggests with getting Matthew ready for childcare. There's no childcare centres as such here, only a few mums who look after other people's kids.

Mel, I hope you are okay and that Ashton doesn't have a meltdown for booby. I can only imagine how hard this is for you. When is Ashton due home? I hope everything goes okay.
Tenille, that's exciting news about your sister. My brother is getting married in October and we'll be going to Melbourne for his wedding. I bet your girls will look gorgeous as flower girls! Strange that Ashlyn hasn't put on more weight but as long as she's healthy and happy and not losing weight, then I'd be like you and not too concerned about it at this point.
Jen, Nathan sounds like he's doing very well! Matthew hasn't got the hang of crawling yet. He's only just begun sitting up unassisted for longer periods of time. He's very good at rolling though! Rolled off the bed on Friday, landed with a thump and let out a huge wail. I felt awful.
Erin, I don't think Nell and the kids will be coming home now for Kearley's birthday because they weren't able to get the venue they were after. Have you heard any different?
Lauren, are you going to turn the car seat so that it's forward facing when Liberty weighs 8kg? I've read it's much safer to leave the seat rear facing for as long as possible. Hope Liberty starts sleeping through the night for you soon! It's hard work when they wake up all the time.
Donna, sounds like you're going to have a lovely time with the grandparents! Someone's going to be getting lots of attention!
Suzie, that's scary about the car! I'd have panicked too if my car did that to me on the freeway. At least you were able to get home. Hope it's an easy, inexpensive fix.
Pam, I'm sick to death of living in a mess but I can't seem to do anything about it. I need the threat of visitors before I clean up and even then it's a big rush job and I end up throwing things into the spare room. Scary spare room... I'd love to get a jolly jumper up - I just know Matthew would love it. But there's not a single doorway in this house that would allow one to be put up.
Natalie, wow!!!! I'm so impressed with Emme saying Mum. What a clever girl! I can't wait until Matthew is saying Mum And woohoo on your new lounge. That must feel great.
Off now to fix something healthy to eat. I've just demolished a box of chocolates