Doula's a great idea Rainy. Extra support always great. But do you mean your DH will not be at the birth and will be staying home to look after Lewis? Or are you planning a home birth? I'm not sure i could do it without my DH there!

I dont get those shows like 'in the night garden' where the characters make silly noises instead of talking?!

Clare- i too would have killed my DH! An hours warning would be better than none! We had DH's boss knock on the front door when we both had gastro the other week. DH answered but i was too busy throwing up. I was sooo embarressed, the house was a mess, and i couldn't drag myself away from the toilet!

Katie- My days sounds just like yours, i was going to stay in my PJ's, but all this talk of surprise guests, i think i better get dressed!

Does anyone have any problems with biting or pinching? Lu is getting another tooth and bites me, on the arm, shoulder, tummy, anywhere! I say no and put her down. but i'm not sure if i am doing the right thing. After all she is only 9 months and i'm not sure she knows the extent what she's doing.
She also pinches while she's BF'ing, or having a cuddle and tired. it really hurts, but as she is relaxing and drifting off i don't say anything just try and hold her hand, so she cant pinch. Should i be doing something different? any tips?