Sorry to those with various woes 
as required
S points and babbles. He is starting to try and talk. We have mummum and dada with meaning, he waved and sort of says bye, he's said "ot" meaning hot in relation to the kettle, oven and DD's milk beaker in the MW so I think that counts. He also turns his hand palms up and says "ooo goo" which is an attempt at all gone. So nothing really discernible yet but steps in the right direction.
I am manic at work so I have speed read everything but can't remember much. It's ok but borderline too much - I am struggling to leave on time and working a whole heap after DC bedtime. And they are about to change the structure of the place so top status and accompanying £££ will be even less likely to be achievable. Good-o.
chasing I work FT plus outside FT hours plus marketing and events. I am still Mummy, my bond with both is great, no one has or could replace me. Try not to worry too much. It feels like a massive change because it is, but O will still love you as much. Promise. 
Um, what else did I want to say?
GT how is PIL-free life?
pass that is indeed a lovely comment. One to write down and keep for when the teenage years hit?!
det my DH started off a bit like that. Through various directives helpful suggestions, including an activity list and highlighting of activities locally, he now goes to a couple of playgroups, and goes for regular walks to the park, and other outings like soft play and the library. But he had to be coaxed a bit at first. And while I suggest these things as much for his sanity as for the DC, the DC are also v happy pottering at home and a day with him mainly pottering is a v diff day to a day with me pottering about. He makes tents and dens and permits mess. He turns out the lights and gives them glow sticks from Poundland and they have a mini-rave. DD can often be found chanting "eat, sleep, rave, repeat". I found what was really helpful was turning my suggestion into a known situation - took him to playgroup so he saw it was fun and where it was etc.
eliza hope you are ok after weigh- in.
sophia I like the shoes.
YW your comments about J's reactions to your dairy challenges are v interesting to me. S has a very mucusy cough (permanent), mild eczema which flares from time to time, currently horrid nappy rash from lots of watery poos. We saw the paed recently who thinks he has wheezing infections that can be treated with salt water nebulising. But. Hmmm, hmmm. Not a major thought or worry but might S have mild reaction to dairy? Or just a coincidence? Probably the latter.
How are people's trials with follow on not cows milk going? Any consensus?