Hi girls, well i seem to have got feeding back on track this arvo. Mum and dad came over at lunch, made me something to eat and I even managed to wash my hair and blow dry it. OH its a nice feeling. Such a luxury now. They took DD for her first walk in the pram which put her to sleep. I think they loved it as much as she did.

Our feeding after our marathon morning has been 11:30, 2:30, 5:30. Lets hope it stays 4 hourly through the night.

Having mum and dad here today really helped me to understand that it is okay not to go to her as soon as she makes a noise. SHe can wait another 5 minutes before i go to her. She is doing so many poos. They are fluro orange!! i think her chord stump is going to fall out soon.

Wish i was in melbourne so i could meet up with you girls.

Ellie- i have been telling dp to sleep in spare rppm as well. there is no point us both being exhausted and he is still working 2 jobs.

OP- i hear you on the bizzarre dreams, maybe we re having them because we are in such light sleep mode which is when dreams happen. We dont get to sleep long enough to have deep sleep!! SOunds like Isabel is sleeping really well after hose screaming sessions.

Nai and Det- thanks for the info about forms, etc. I will call up to answer questions on the phone. I have filled out birth registration so I wills end that off in the post tomorrow or Monday.

Jols- Way to go on the jeans!!!! I havent tried yet but my belly isn;t sticking out much anymore but it is soft and jelly like. I think because my boobs have grown so much it looks like my stomach is smaller!!! THey have settled down today, not as lumpy. My mum went out and got me a couple of maternit bras in a bigger size and they are super comfy. I did the shower thing and that helped heaps as well.

Holly- :Lhug: your night sounded like mine! I am finding that burping seems to wake her up to much. Hoping we have a better night tonight.

We are going out tonight when DP gets home, just to some family friends house. My parents are already there. It will be our first outing. I just packed the nappy bag to make sure everything was in there.

OH I need another tip from you girls, I am finding that my nipples stiuck to my breast pads and then it hurts to unstick them, any suggestions as to how not to stick or on some brands on breast pads that you dont get this with?