From work again...

Becca- what don't u like abt bath seats? I don't know anyone that uses them. Is it one of those lemon items? I now regret buying the expensive grobag seeing as Willa only used it for cpl of weeks when it was colder and now she's just too long for it. I gave up on the baby tub last night and just hopped in with her and we had a blast. She's a real water baby, likes floating and kicking and paddling when I put her on her tummy. It was great fun and a good distraction from her post-immunisation grumpies.

Kim - u that that poo incident cld have happened to anyone of us. Really, the doc shld have offered the table. He would after all do it for an adult who was about to be examined. He wld just say, "take your [clothing item] off and hop up on the table." IMO it wld have been the prudent thing to do with a mum handling a bub. And what was with the nappy having to come off for the shots? Ihaven't heard of that b4. I hope the defaced comment from your MIL was meant as a joke! I wouldn't have been impressed at all with that. Willa has been exactly like Hayden with the grizzling and crying. I think they must just feel like crap after the shots, pardon my French :P

Misty- I second Campari's recc of Baby Love. It's a fantastic book to reassure a parent but I too found the 'don't need to burp' advice strange. Robin Barker also is a bit dismissive of teething discomfort, which is another strange thing. It's not so good for week to week or month to month reference, but rather talks about development stages and changes within those stages and how to handle them. I still love it tho, it kept me sane during those late night feeding marathons in Willa's first few weeks. Like Campari, I also found the 'What To Expect' books a little outdated and in some cases, condescending even. I'm sure u'd be able to find another month to month reference guide at the book store tho. There's tons.I tried to order the fabled, 'Wonder Weeks' book but its been sold out everywhere I've checked AND on Amazon! Campari and I must have the same taste in baby books LOL. I have the Science of Parenting book also. Great read, big font, lovely pictures which is good for easily dustracted mummies

Campari - you're doing a great job with the ILs. About 3 months to go now hey? Its always a challenge sharing ur personal space most esp. with a little one. 30 mins is hardly a wait to stress about when you're talking about mums with kids.

take care!
sonia