KL - that's so sweet! so glad that not only has your sister come home, but she's bonding with Kyson as well! i was the "i'm never having kids" sister when my bro's kids came along - and yet i couldn't help but snuggle them! stayed the same attitude til i seen DH with my bro's youngest (she was only a few months old when we got together) and it all kinda changed. i realised i wanted them cos i knew i had a partner that wanted them (if that makes sense?) - enjoy the next week or so with your sister - make the most of it while she's here!

Kat - we're using moo goo for the nappy rash - it's a bit more exxy, but it's natural and isn't a barrier cream as such - it's more a treatment. if you google moogoo and then look for the one that has MSM on the label. it smells divine! and the spot of NR i found yesterday is gone today so it must work ok. it's a milk based product and, having used their shampoo/conditioner/bodywash myself, i highly recommend it. on their site, it has a list of retail outlets that stock their stuff - there may be one near you. there is also a paw paw cream but i can't remember which one - it has to be the one that isn't petrochemical based. be careful of synthetic liners that wick away moisture - for some bubbas they're fantastic (seems to have worked for Amy - lucky lady!) but for others, esp those with sensitive skin, it can cause all sorts of rashes much worse than she has now. i have very sensitive skin myself so am trying to avoid anything synthetic - i did get some raw silk liners from one place but for the life of me i can't remember where - i figure they'll come out if we get bad nappy rash... if you need to use barrier creams (sudocream etc) use them when she's in sposies or get nappy liners so that the actual cream doesn't come in contact with your nappies. hope that helps hun

AFU - not a baaaaaaad night but not great - being awake with a bubba cat napping from 4-6.30 doesn't make for a happy mummy! five dirty nappies overnight so not sure if i've eaten something that hasn't agreed with her, or whether the cold she has is making her tummy yukky or something. i know she's gulping at the breast a lot cos her nose is snuffly, and she's still a shocker with burping, so maybe it's just wind issues... hope it's nothing more. i actually gave in about 6am and rang DH just to feel like someone was there with me.