Hi Ladies!

Brussels & Beany - How awful that both of you got asked when the baby's due! I suppose it's that people are used to seeing me fat that I haven't been asked that Trust me, if the weight hasn't melted off before you return to work, then chasing a toddler around sure helps it to shift.

Brussels - I cried after leaving Craig at childcare the first time. Take some tissues. The main thing to remember is that they make a fuss while you're there, but as soon as you've gone it's like they've forgotten you exist. I don't want to upset you, but you will probably both cry everytime for at least a week. I found the best way was like a bandaid, to do your goodbyes quickly and leave, don't prolong it because the longer you hang around the more upset they get. As they get older they're more easily distracted and by the time you've gone they've forgotten about you. You'll be fine hun
Hope you find a better pill and that the weight keeps coming off for you. Love the hair! Oh and I think no one else mentioned that a SAHM is a Stay At Home Mum.

Rose - That's a real shame about the Zoloft, but as someone else said, at least you know it's working. Hope your Dr can come up with an alternate medication that doesn't have the side effects for you.

Willow - The blinds sound like a great idea. I thought Roman Blinds were Holland Blinds? Or are Hollands the lace balloony ones and the Romans the solid fabric more modern looking ones? I'm with everyone else, I don't know how you've perservered BFing 2 hourly for this long! Second time around I'm a lot more prepared to do the tough yards because I know it's for a such a short time in their lives. I've also had 2 friends give up BF after only a few weeks because of the frequent feeds (but both were first time Mums and were expressing because they didn't really get BF established). Everyone's different, but my hat's off to you!

Beany - Thanks for pointing out the next WW is coming. I hadn't noticed with all the other stuff going on. I'd better go and read up on it. No tips on abs from me, but Hannah's tips on pelvic tilts sound spot on.

Lani - I hope your iphone gets fixed soon!

Sesame -

Carmey - I hope you had a lovely time in the Blue Mountains!

Kawazuki - How's your 12 week challenge going? Counting down until you're a SAHM?

Hannah - WTG with telling DH what you need! I find that really hard to do. That's awesome how he let you sleep in and did some housework! Great news about your Mum's tests too Sounds like you've got Amelia's sleep worked out. Craig is the same, got to get him down at the right time otherwise it's impossible (and he's 2!).

Alison - Are you doing better with the 12 week challenge this week? Hopefully it's easier to exercise with everyone well again. Love the professional photos you had done, you all look great and the pink tutu is soooo cute.

Kanda - Hope the packing's going well. Not long to go! Would love it if you could post some photos of Tuscany to FB

Tilda - How did the move go? You must be flat out either finding somewhere to live or unpacking!

AFM - It feels both busy and not busy here! I don't seem to be getting to lots of the things on my list, but I still seem to be doing lots? Yet I'm having days where I don't get to shower or get out of my PJs. I've got the fish tank set up again and am slowly stocking it with fish (got the first few fish yesterday). I'm slowly cleaning and reorganising things around the house. My Dad has sold his house in Tasmania (Penguin) and is on his way through here to Queensland sometime in the next week. Dad and I aren't close and have only been in touch with each other again the last few years, so it will be interesting. On Friday we're back to the Photographer to get some outdoor shots (was overcast on the day we went) then they've said we'll be able to see our pics next week.

Ryan has his first tooth! I could feel that it's cut through yesterday. This morning I saw him roll back from his tummy to his back. So it's all happening here! Bring on the next Wonder Week!

Chugging along with the weight loss quite nicely. Was able to get my favourite jeans back on! My wardrobe seriously needs a makeover, but I have no idea what to buy. Not to mention I have no idea how I'd shop for clothes. I'll have to make an effort to get Ryan to take a bottle.

I just realised today I go back to work in 12 months!!!!!