clarella just try and make it through the day. Ditch all chores as an emergency measure. It will get better.
stunt that sounds rotten. I would be aiming at getting to docs asap in case you need antibiotics. Difficult to know re hosp appt. Are you well enough to go? You could phone first thing and find out when it could be rescheduled to if it isn't urgent? If it is mastitis I read that rest is pretty important.
gt don't think I've ever seen a kids pool that doesn't have easy access - steps or a slope rather than a ladder. I just hold them while getting in. I always managed to avoid filling the car when it was just me and dd1 when she was tiny and haven't had to yet manage with g - but would probably pick a not busy petrol station and leave him if I had to now as he is getting quite strong.
I'm amazed at how quickly he is coming on. He babbles with a bigger range of sounds now than dd1 can make! I love the little conversations. His neck is so strong too. Can't wait till his legs are free - expect it will take a bit of time for the leg strength to come but I can do patience on a good day.
Don't stop posting, please! It's hard to keep up but very enjoyable to read when g is settling post feed. And I keep learning so much from you all. And laughing. I would really like a glass of lemonade.