Quick update.
In summary: I managed to get into the F lounge. Gentleman guarding the doors downstairs thought perhaps I may not be able to get in but to check with the desk.
Lounge angels (who were lovely) were a little apprehensive when they found out I was going in under BA OWE rules (they mentioned one guest only). They did not care about the infant but asked how old my elder child was to which I said 3. They then said that was fine but it could be a bit of a problem once they are past 3...
So I am appreciative to the F lounge staff for showing some common sense (ie <3 count as helpless infants!
) but fully expected to be rejected in future once child turns 4... so... did anyone mention a status run to get my daughter to OWE status
On a separate note, my F lounge time was cut short because MEL could not print my child's and my boarding pass for some reason (bags were checked through) :evil: so had to basically wait outside until the counter opened c.3.5hrs to 4 prior to checkin!