Thank you so much both Jackrose and Aimz78 for replying as well, it's great to know I'm not the only one having trouble.

Like you Jackrose I also thought that by now she'd be in a routine and I wouldn't be having any issues.....how wrong was I!! And thanks for reminding me of the quote that there's a difference between recognising sleep cues and being able to do anything about them....so true!!

My nurse keeps telling me she's more advanced than her age as she does things that older babies/toddlers do so I think that could be part of the reason of why she's so 'busy' absorbing everything, so I've decided to try to wear her down by playing with her more and stimulating her more to make her nap. I tried it out yesterday and I actually got 2 x 1.5hour naps!!! I couldn't believe it....I was very excited but then worried that she wouldn't sleep at night but I added another trick of bedtime story in bed together then b/f for sleep....it sort of worked so I'll keep at it and hope it catches on

Thanks for the book recommendation aimz78, will order it in at the library...add to my list, I've also got another book on order as she's already tantruming and testing boundaries!! Thanks also for sympathising with me and letting me know you're also b/f during the night and co-sleeping...helps to know others are out there!!

If it's ok I might bug you both in future for advice, as it sounds like you've both been through similar things. I'm new to this so do go via the contacts?? Thanks again and I hope your little ones 'behave' as much as possible