I'm pretty sure it was Pinky who told me about the feeding through the night stuff. I take heart from that, especially at the moment when my little fella is up 4 times a night or more. He's got his first bad cold, started solids and going thru a Wonder Week fussy period so who knows but I feel that he's a normal baby, not a stepford child, not that I wouldn't be happy if I was getting more sleep .

Clarrie - you sound like the most fantastic mum to me. I'm sure Bonnie is the most nurtured in your mums group so don't feel bad about their marathon sleepers. I heard somewhere that wakey babies are very alert and intelligent so I'm going with that theory for now!

Mum2boy - your ability to be so reflective means you will be doing fabulous things for your little one. We can only do the best we can IYKWIM. My little one doesn't know what he wants sometimes so it can be impossible to get it 'right', whatever that is. Don't be hard on yourself.

Ryn - I hate that use of 'good' too and tend to make some comment about it. Don't listen to your mum!!

Loving this thread too. Hugs to all for the support!