hi girls

have B in the sling again, he just settles so easily when I put him in, I don't even try to put him in his bed during the day (unless he's fallen asleep during a feed). His reflux seems to be so much better (practically since we took him to the dr, typical!) and doesn't spew much anymore, mostly overspill when he gets a bit greedy and drinks too much. And he now fits into all the cloth nappies I bought, so I don't have to wash as soon as I get up and put them in the dryer so I have enough nappies to get through the day. Now I can wash whenever during the day because they can dry as long as they like, I have a big enough supply. His legs have finally chubbed up.

I hear you girls on the work front. I'm also the bigger earner and my wage pays the mortgage and DH's pays the bills so without me working we can eat but have nowhere to live! We've worked out that we can live on the govt money (just) and have a bit in savings so I am supposed to be going back to work start of Nov. B will only be 6 months so its a bit sad really. I never had a really strong sense about if I'd want to be a SAHM or career mum but I really don't want to go back when he's only 6 months. Plus for those of you from the belly buddies group you'd know I had issues with my boss before I left so that makes me even less happy about going back. And If I don't want to go back there (which I don't unless he's gone) then I have to find the time to find a new job which at this stage just seems like a hassle, when I want to spend the little time I have at home with him. Ok enough whingeing!

We've been getting smiles for a while now too, isn't it just gorgeous! B has a really wide open mouth grin, its just so beautiful. Plus from quite early on I have said "kiss for mummy" when I kiss him and get open mouth "kisses" when say it to him.

KellyD - I understand what you mean about the IVF stuff. I didn't go through the clinic for my pg so I haven't spoken to them for nearly a year now when I was in contact with them every second day during a cycle. We will go back (unless this pg has been a miracle cure) but it is strange/sad.

Hope you're all well, have a good weekend! I think we're going to go to ikea tomorrow, see how we go with a 7 week old!