Rainy - Well I must say I am proud of your DH for sticking up for you and speaking up to his mother. He really did well, I couldnt ever see my DP speaking up to his. I think that is fair enough to tell them to come down to meet their new grandson, but not to think about staying with you, the last thing you need is to bring your newborn home to a hostile environment. Hopefully they wont barge in on the birth or anything, but I think your DH has made it clear to keep away lol. As for the jail incident, he really does sound remorseful. I'm so sorry that your MIL is such a mean person. Even though I couldnt call mine mean, she is just an annoying/take control person really, but I had always hoped that I would have a MIL I could have a good, understanding relationship with. So its a bit of a let down, as I imagine it is with you especially seeing as you no longer have your own mum to turn to.

Trillian - Good to hear you take all those precautions with farm machinery and chemicals. That poor little boy he was only 4, what a way to go. What a situation to witness! As for the Gunnedah boy, was that the one on the news & they couldnt confirm what had happened to him? That must make you so angry knowing how irresponsible your BIL is with his kids, he should know better & I can understand why you never let your kids go with him.

Falguni - Oh no you lot have been through a rough patch! Did you pass the gastro on to the family or was it the reverse lol. How is your pregnancy coming along?

Clare - Hope you can get some sleep tonight!

MD - Well done on your Dyson bargain!

Well DP and I are off to the Perth Cup (like a mini Melbourne cup and everyone glams up) on New Yrs day...it will be 39 degrees!!!! I just sorted out my outfit before so getting excited now. We did have a bit of a babysitter dillema there for a bit, but the in laws have offered to take M. Only thing is, they are coming up on New Yrs Eve, so we are stuck with them that night & they will take M back down to their place (about 120 kms from ours) on New Yrs day as they are having a small party with friends, & she will then stay the night. SO I am looking forward to a full nights sleep but very nervous about her 1st sleep over with the in laws.