Cally - ask her to take a sicky or swap shifts. Its not up to you to have to change things around for people. We had a big family upset over this one because we had Sarahs christening as a joint with my sisters son on mothers day this year. Not specifically planned that way but was the closest day available that my sis, bro-in-law, DH and myself could do. We had so many people tell us that it didn't suit them so we said fine don't come. In the end if they really wanted to be there then they would find a way. It was at 11am so the service missed the whole breakfast in bed thing if people did that, and they could still make lunch or dinner. But no, my brother, his wife and daughter ended up coming to the service (sulked throughout about S dress but thats another story) then bailed afterwards because they just HAD to attend lunch for her mum. They had so much pre warning of the christening because we had a lot of family having to come from a distance but nope guess what was more important. Oh and did I tell you that my bro was a godparent. but oops a little off track now. Sorry Cally...just wanted to tell you to stick strong and do what you want to do for the christening and party. Although, I do understand about wanting to have Nan there for Ks party.
As for the outfit...try ebay perhaps. I know gymboree has some but thats a US site (which I'm slightly addicted to now). Otherwise, you could always try some of the wedding dress hire places to see if they have anything suitable...like perhaps a flower girl outfit?

Sherie - nice work on A's dinner. Perhaps just watch what he eats at night to reduce any possible aches. Like nothing too strong/rich maybe. That sounds silly...of course, you'll watch what he eats but KWIM? Hope the itching gets itched and scratched away for good for you

Noni - How was netball? Buggered maybe...? I would be...no energy for much except for BB and sleep sometimes.

Anyhoo, lil miss is awake so am off to entertain...

Oh and Sarah has a cupcake theme for her 1st birthday this year. Gonna make a giant cupcake cake for her as well as mini cupcakes, will post a copy of the invite on her website. Can't wait...not long now until shes 1. Holy *****, where has the time gone. This time last year I was sitting (probably on BB) rubbing my belly and waiting to meet her. Time flies...