Yay that Angel is better, Jo. All the best with Dylan. While I haven't experienced anything like it, I do understand what you mean about it having been 'easier' in a way. I really hope you guys can sort things out, and that this life lesson has mellowed him a little...
Linz so sorry things are crappy for you atm. Hoping you feel better soon - stuff with Laila would be much easier to cope with if you're well, I'm sure...
Chantal, Maya sounds delightful! Imagine having a sore tooth and red face and just chatting away happily! Hope it comes through quickly and she gets it over with.
Still no sign of teeth here. I wonder if she has any, LOL. Natalie doesn't want to be rocked, held or patted to sleep anymore either. It is good sometimes because she will now put herself to sleep during the day and at bedtime, which is *much* nicer than before - she used to cry and cry and cry and I'd be at a loss as to what to do for her. Now, she either grizzles for a minute, or talks a bit, or just sighs and falls asleep.
However. Nighttimes have gotten worse around here, if that's possible! Yesterday she had two lovely day sleeps, so I set myself up by thinking we'd have a good night. (I consider 3-hourly wakings to be a good night now.) Nope. And now because she doesn't want to be cuddled, its booby or nothing. Gees, I hope she grows out of this soon.