Morning Ladies,

Orange: Aren't solids a god-send?! We were having some trouble with Caiden for awhile there..he would drink half a bottle and push it away with complete irratation..but still being so hungry. We thought he was in pain so we got infacol etc..but just turns out he is bored of his bottle and it wasn't satisfying him. He couldn't believe how amazing farex was when he first ate it! The concentration and satisfaction on his face was fantastic.With doctors advice, as long as he is getting his recommended 5 bottles a day he can eat as much solids as he likes. So he is eating 2 bowls a day and much, much happier. I'll just stick with Farex until 6months then add vegies, fruit etc.

DisGirl: I have a little chatterbox on my hands also! He just shrieks in happiness..so louldy and repetitivley it kind of gets too much at times lol but I much prefer happy yelling than crying!!

Caiden's sleeping patterns are bitter sweet. He is an excellent night sleeper, has been since about 6 weeks. Going to bed around seven and up between 5-6 which is wonderful. During the day however is an absoloute nightmare. He is a severe cat-napper and refuses to sleep unless I am holding him. He can sleep up too two hrs in my arms..but anywhere from 30secs-10mins in his cot. This wouldnt worry me so much if he didnt look and act so sleep deprived. He has had black and purple rings under his eyes for weeks. We have construction going on in our street so I think he may wake because of the noise at times, and also we are in the process of darkening his room as it is quite bright. All these factors contribute i am sure. BUT on the weekend, I bought the rainforest soother/mobile/music box and in the last 24 hrs he has slept amazing during the day. It was money well spent!

Any suggestions on teaching a bub how to sleep without having to be in your arms? We tried putting him in his cot and just patting his tummy on the weekend and not picking him up..and he absoloutly screamed. Gagging, vomiting, not breathing the works. We probably lasted 10mins and couldnt continue. My dp left the room crying he couldnt take it!!!! I have never been one for controlled crying...

I can't remember now who suggested the jolly jumper for Caiden (sorry!) but we did get one a few months ago and he looooooooooves it! Thanks for the tip

I hear caiden crying...oh well that was a half n hr nap at least!

Give all your bubs a kiss from me!

Take care xxx

ps. thanks to all who read my birth story and left your beautiful comments.