Hi ladies,

Koru -
We've been doing 2-3 night feeds all along but some of the babies in my Mother's Group IRLwho slept thru quite early are now waking frequently (teething?) and doing their mum's head's in. Those of us used to a few interuptions are faring much better!
You are absolutely right!!!! Lochie has been such a great sleeper, right from day 1, but now is up every 2-3 hours from 2am. I suppose thats only 2 wakes before 6am, which is when he comes into our bed for a cuddle every morning, but im not used to the lack of sleep and whilst im coping well during the day, im shattered first thing!
Hope the amber necklace works! Let us know how it goes.

Saffi - oh dear, dont worry too much, I used to work in childcare and its not uncommon for babies to cry the first few times, but they soon settle in. Its a great idea to go with her and stay for a bit too, just so she knows its ok and a safe place. Another good thing is make sure you say goodbye everytime, that way she will know you are going, and make a big deal about picking her up i.e. give huge cuddles and smooches. This way she will know you are going but you will be back and its great when she sees you again. Loads of mums used to think it was best to sneak out quietly so their kids didnt notice and become upset, but the kids only got scared when they remembered mum WAS there, and now she's gone and they panic. Saying goodbye to a crying baby is hard, but it helps them in the long run as they learn saying goodbye is not a bad thing and that mum will come back. Im sure she will be just fine

Tippytoes - yay for a second tooth!!!! No teeth for a yet, but lots of dribble and biting, and a few whingy hours a day...not far off I think!

Willow - you poor thing - hope the kids are better today, there's nothing worse than sick children, poor little mites! Here's to a speedy recovery.

Cheezlemonster - yay for sitting and self-settling again!!!!! Glad to hear you had a nice trip, and kids certainly do change travelling, more things, more stops, perhaps, dare I say, less relaxing? But ofcourse, wouldnt change it for the world!

Trish - hope the kids are better today and hope youre getting more sleep.

Elle - 5:30 Lochie has had a few 6am starts, and I dont like it (putting it VERY nicely) still, cant let him see that, he gives me such warm smiles in the morning, whatever the time, so cant help but smile right back at him...albeit with eyes hanging out of my head!

Megsmum - oh hun, dont we all have those days everynow and then when the thought of running out waving a white flag above your head, just seems so fitting? Hope you had a better weekend,

AFU - have started 2 meals a day with lochie now as I think he is ready. Ill do this for a week then introduce lunch! I also tried a dreamfeed last night at about 9:30...MADE NO DIFFERENCE TO SLEEP!!!!! There is one last thing to try...since lochie has started having 2 hour naps a day (3 times a day), some are not all 2 hours but are at least an hour and a half...he has slept CRAP at night, so im thinking, is he getting too much sleep during the day? He used to be a 40min catnapper during the day, and although I could get bugger all done, he used to sleep all night. So, today, although it seems cruel, im going to wake him up (gently-by opening his door and turning the tv up) after 1 hour, and see how he goes tonight. Otherwise, im going to have to suck it up and get on with things...am I just a sook?

Issy