It never ceases to amaze me that I have first *grown* a child and then given birth - it is such a primal and natural thing and it's hard to put into words exactly how I feel, but it's like I've joined a secret club or something kwim? To me though, nothing is quite as special as the very first time, but every other time is still magical.

Gracie, I'm only 168cm tall and three of mine have been quite big - both for weight and length. I never would have though Alister would be as big as what he was though. It's funny though that so many people are in awe of babies so big at birth, especially when I say he was born vaginally. My mum though is only about 155cm tall and all of us were big - I was nearly 10lb, my sister was nearly 11lb and 24inches long (not a single stitch either). Her smallest baby was 8lb and he was 4 weeks early. My other two brothers were nearly 9lb.

With the sleeping thing, I am just lucky I guess - all of mine have been great sleepers and I am thankful everyday for that LOL.

Are any of your friends staying at your place Gracie?

Queenie, I think you should ask your friend to hang around for a few more days LOL. Hopefully though that you don't have to wait too much longer for things to really start.

Katie, Logan is doing really well by the sound of it. There are so many great kids books to choose from these days, we are spoilt for choice.