Ah, thanks for the advice ladies.I had heard about growth spurts but wasn't sure when they started or how they affected baby behaviour.

Becca, I think my DD was doing a Xavier all this week, what with wanting constant boob. I feel like I should know what my baby is trying to tell me when she cries, but I suppose 21 days isn't all that long to get to know all a baby's cues and so many changes take place in that time too.

Today was actually a really good day! Willa ate well at regular intervals and didn't fuss much in between. She napped in the arvo too and as of tonight, I've started a new bath then boob routine which I hope will settle her for her 8 pm put down. So far so quiet! I was going to clean the bathroom now but urgh can't be stuffed

And yes, hurrah for slings! I had my eye on the hug a bub from early on after hearing such good things about it but kept putting off buying one. After reading your replies today i went and dug out an old 'snuggli' that DH's cousin had given us and boy did DD love it. I was 10 mins into wiping down the kitchen benches before I realised she had fallen asleep in it.

Kirst- I have no idea about the PM thing. Is there some setting I can play with in the user options? I didn't see it when I had a look. My email is neuswan79@hotmail.com in any case if u need to reach me for any reason.

Hope you guys have a lovely weekend.

Neuri