Interesting, I hadn't thought about getting a rail that goes right down the bed. We've got a mesh barrier thing that goes about half way down... will see what I can find for the length of the bed. We've got a trundle mattress for underneath so that should prevent any major injuries while she adjusts!

Thanks for understanding

Yes we've spoken, I saw her on Friday morning at our music playgroup and we just pretended everything was ok. Her DD has been sick (roseola i think) so I've just been focussing on that rather than the dreaded C word... that'd be childcare by the way!

Out there for dinner tonight so I'll see if it comes up again...