I tried the bath thing tonight and it worked wonders. Bella was walking over me, also trying to get out the bath, and I was feeding her food from her food bowl then was cupping her in my hands and lifting her slightly. There were a few times when she didn't want to be picked up so jumped out my hands. Again I did not have her far from the bath as didn't want her to fall too far. But at one point she let me pick her up and she walked along my arm and I was supporting her on my chest. I am so pleased. She didn't go for me once. She did have a couple of flinches but I could stroke her and everything. Really pleased and a step in the right direction. Thanks for the idea. xx