Hello all and welcome ella and gorgeous Effie!
Grace has just slept for 7 hours! I can't believe it! DD1 who is almost 2 doesn't even do that!! We've had a few good nights of 5/6 hours so this is amazing! Of course I have woken up soaking wet in agony. Those BF getting a good stretch... how long did it take for your body to get used to this? To achieve this I'm feeding pretty much every two hours in the day so it's a big change for the body!
indians those pics are amazing!!!! Oh wow Rome! Love it there! Good luck with the travelling, sure you'll be fine. How long you away for? Ugh I've also been having a little bit of wine too. I've not bought any this week to stop temptation.
ella agree with becks may be a cold brewing but call the HV if you're worried. Still getting plenty of wet nappies?
sunday I like the idea of helping them to be tidy! I need to sort out toy storage as DD1 is 2 at Xmas so will have an influx on toys in one go. Trying to write a list of what she'd like so we don't get a load of things she won't play with.
Those asking about Xmas presents. Whatever you get, hold half back and get them out in a few months so they don't get bored as quick. It's so much ab issue when they're little but as they get older it really helps! Stacking cups are great, as are bath toys. We had a lot of love Rod Campbell books in this house from a young age. They love the flaps!
sunday^ about the ring use I suggested. We have a galt one and got loads of use out it. When they start sitting it supports them and keeps the safe. I used pillows to help prop up. As they get older they love climbing in and out of it too. We got loads of use out of ours, but they're all different so it's hard. I've also never heard of that re bumbo seat but 20 mins is prob more than a baby would tolerate in it anyway! They are great for when you start weaning and also good to take around to houses of people with no kids!
juf re baby ballet, I'm not entirely sure as it was meant to be the first one! I'll find out on Sat and report back. My family is keen on dancing so pushing DD1 into it too, although she doesn't need a push as she loves it already! Def stay put whilst you can. I don't think it's till they're older that you need more room and it's a extra expense when you're not working.
dats is correct. The IKEA high chair is amazing! Don't buy anything else. IKEA also has some lovely bits for kids so worth a trip if you're not near one. My sis is giving us her nieces kitchen for DD1. I'm going to paint it and make it look naice as I'm loser with too much Pinterest time on my hands!
primary nursery is all show. I can't get Grace out of bed let alone into the crib next to me. She's been sleeping on a little cocoonababy next to me though so. At transition that into the crib. She'll still on sleep on me in the day but getting used to that! tams and blue thank you! come move in to the nursery as it needs using 
sophie I remember dressing DD1 in this gorgeous outfit and taking her to baby massage. She'd fallen asleep in the car so I took her in the car seat. Everyone admired lovely outfit... I pulled her out in front of everyone showing her off. Then realised she had done a horrendous runny poo and it was all down her. 
was gutted!!! I think I only had one session of massage that she didn't kick off in! You'll find they all do it though so don't worry. I'm sorry you're not sleeping but be careful with taking anything. It may be your hormones changing after baby? Do you drink much caffeine?
Going to try walk into town today but very bad with diet and exercise last week. Need to get back into it! Booking Spain this week for April and want to feel nice for that so that's my goal!