MadB so glad your sister is safe. My aunt and brother-in-law are safe, a bit over suddenly having waterfront property though.

Myboys so glad you got some sleep! Millie was very unsettled last night too, which was annoying - went to a sleep and settling class yesterday, offered free through family health care in Parramatta, so thought I had it all figured out. Millie must have been listening and thought, "nup, shan't be doin' that." Also I told DH about a few of the suggestions and he seemed to think I was trying to force them on him - he got defensive and said he'd keep doing what he's been doing. *sigh* I think he had a bad day at work and wasn't in the mood.

Picketty, welcome back! Good to hear from you. Millie likes songs - I can't remember many nursery rhymes either so I sing songs I like from my childhood - mostly 70's stuff like Cat Stevens, Mamas & Papas, or even earlier - the Beatles. I have created a playlist of these on my iPod so we can listen to it in the car as well If she's in the mood I'll read her a story - something simple, rhythmic and repetitive is good. Lynley Dodd's stories are great, and Mem Fox as well. But usually we just sit face to face, having a chat. She's 8 weeks today so only a little older than your man. Once she starts getting fidgety and cranky we stop and I (try to) settle her.

As for us... Amelia was unsettled again this morning. I should check her nose first - she was screaming blue murder because she had a blocked nostril again. Poor little thing... a bit of Fess and she settled well. After her mid morning feed I popped her in the pram and went for a long walk to the local shops. The overcast sky should have warned me - it was sooooo humid. I had to stop in at Gloria Jeans to rehydrate (such a shame ). It was so great to get out of the house and I haven't heard a peep from Millie since we got home.

Too hot for hugs, so *iced teas* for all!
xox