Farout Hayley, did you kind of feel like you had to justify your reasons when the midwife asked you that...or did she ask in a sympathetic way? I'm with you on feeling feral - my workmates want me to visit them with E but i have to get my haircut first!!! I've got a HAB - it's very comfy but I'm not sure how it will go when we're out and about since I'm still finding it tricky to tie. WE also have an original Baby Bjorn - easy on and off but not so comfy. I also *accidently* bought a ring sling on ebay today - I was checking them out and it is purple so *WHOOPS* I pressed the "buy it now" button LOL. I can tell DH is going to say "Don't you have a sling already?"! Gorgeous photos of a gorgeous lil Maddie!

Fianne, I'm glad you've been healing up well and got your wound sorted out quick-smart! It sounds like your visit to the LC has boosted your confidence in what you're doing which is good. Well done getting out with the grownups for an evening out!