that must have been a real lift, to get such lovely affirmation from your HV. she sounds like a very sensible type... (in fact, you couldn't do me a favour, could you, and post about what she said on Coping With Sceptical Mothers-in-Law and Other Animals? i had posited a very similar thought there and it's gratifying to have it officially confirmed.) have a wonderful time at the Christening, hoping the weather is nice and sunny for you.