Also, Jaycee, get a better sling. If yours is uncomfortable at 4 months, then it's a piece of junk. You won't know yourself when you can do back carries.

It's so good to read all this - I kinda thought it was normal and wondered how other mums get so much done. I've looked after plenty of other babies this age, but most were parented a little differently to what I have, so I pondered the connection. But it might just be my baby. And I don't mind. It's nice to be loved so much.

And as a friend says "When they're 15 they certainly won't want to climb into your bed in the night, or want cuddles ever, so just make the most of it while you can."