483The Harness was fitted this morning after the Orthopaedic Specialist confirmed that she had Dysplasia of the right hip. It is only mild, so hopefully the 6 weeks in the harness will do the job. She is quite comfortable, surprisingly, and has had a good sleep this afternoon and is now asleep again right next to me here. Hopefully she won’t feel too frustrated at not being able to straighten out her legs. We aren’t allowed to take the harness off at all, so it is sponge bathing and awkward cuddles for the next couple of months. I’m trying to find some clothes that fit over the leg bits, because it is freezing here at the moment. When Holly was in the harness is was hot summer so little suits was all she wore. Oh well, we’ll work it out by muddling along.

Took this photo last week and just had to put it up here cause it is so cute. Love the smile. She is doing it more and more and it just makes my insides light up – gorgeous girl.
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We had a huge weekend with birthday parties, friends visiting and dinner out on Saturday, and then a family BBQ on Sunday which was supposed to be at Weston Park but becasue of the rain we ended up at Mum and Dad’s. Great day though and we all had a lovely catch up. I love family gatherings like that.

Penny, Jacob, Lisa, Hamish and Andrew came over this morning to mind the kids while Mum and I took Amy to the Specialist. Thanks to you all for helping me out – what would I do without you all? Lisa is looking like she needs to have a baby any day, and she has 2 weeks to go. Come on Baby — come out and meet us all.

Meg decided she needed a haircut yesterday. I walked in on her with big scissors in her hands and clumps of hair on the floor. I could have cried at the beautiful hair all over the floor. Fortunately it looks like it is layered now, rathr than just a really bad hack job. She knows never to do that again!

Well that is about it for this update. Jess is running around without a nanppy and that is always very dangereous. Have a great day!