AJP - can you update the list so that L's birth weight is 6lb 5oz, not 7oz! Sorry, my bad

Heaven, the pneumoccol vax has the potential to cause severe allergic reactions and even thought that risk is very small, I don't want to risk Leon being in that small percentage. I know Hib is a relatively safe vaccine to have and I believe the pros of DTP vax outweigh the cons and it is very important to have immunity from tetenus(sp) especially imo. It is a very hard decision especially considering it is your baby's health and wellbeing at stake!

Ali & Shell, sorry your DP's can be such sh*ts! Ali I'm glad you and your DP made up though ! My DP often decides there are higher priorities than our DS - the other night it was his friend who he hasn't seen for a while who called out of the blue and wanted to have a drink, so he left me right before L's witching period and how was I supposed to get dinner with a screaming inconsolable baby? He didn't get home til very late and he was drunk and then had work at 3am... yesterday he decided he HAD to buy a computer so again, he left me with L upset and unsettled. He often goes out straight from work without letting me know and I wait here like an idiot expecting him to be here and I end up calling him wondering where he is and he acts like he's done nothing wrong and it's all good, but it's NOT! He will say "oh I just thought I'd stop by _____ I thought you wouldn't mind..." *insert angry face!* SOrry this ended up a mini vent! Point is, I can empathise with you both lol.

Ellie, nice to hear from you. Dw, I find it hard to get on the computer too!

Nai, no news is definitely good news!

Kaz, that's no good about the screaming and fussing during feeds. I hope it works out better today. He may be needing to burp/fart during the feeds? DS fusses and cries when he has wind and when I take him off he screams even more, but eventually a burp or fart will come out and he can continue to feed properly. He is actually fussing a lot in the last 24 hours and I'm pretty sure it's coz he hasn't done a poo since Friday and he is usually so regular!

AJP, glad you found a bottle that worked! I need to find a dummy that works for L as he is quite fussy also. He can't get the hang of any of the dummies we have tried.

Tarkine, sounds like you will have a great mothers day! DP probably won't even realise what day it is lol. I don't expect anything.

Megie, hope you find some solutions with sleep school - you'll have to share!

Ali, my MCHN said giving panadol before injections was a big no no. Only if they have a raised temperature should you give panadol. Who knows, Ash might not even have any side effects so you wouldn't want to give her anything that might not be needed! Hope it all goes well for you both

Det, so glad you had a good time away! You Nan must have been so happy Will keep Virgin in mind for future flights!

AFM, we have a new hiccup: skin problems Poor L. I think he has eczema! His whole head/face is so itchy, dry, red and scaley He keeps burying his head in my chest and rubbing it violently to itch it and moaning and grizzling It must be so frustrating for him. Has anyone heard of Moogoo? I bought some of their scalp cream and the eczema/psoriosis cream as well, so waiting for it to arrive and see how it goes. Do you think almond oil in the meantime will help? I also have some moogoo MSM cream that I might try. I need to keep his skin moist and supple right? So now we have this skin problem on top of no poos, lots of wind, fussing during feeds and no sleep! He did not sleep all night last night and finally managed to feed him and get him down for 2 hours at 6 this morning...I had to ask my Grandma to mind him for a couple of hours during the night as I was just exhausted. I feel so sad for him, he must be so miserable and uncomfortable