Hi mummas,

Thanks to Jo we are having much more success with settling Emily. She still screams when we first put her down but using the pat/shh method Jo suggested she settles pretty quickly

She is having some trouble with feeding she either seems to be too sleepy and falls asleep after one side or gets really distressed and kicks and screams. I am still trying to figure out what is wrong and worry that she is not getting enough. I might weigh her at clinic next week to check.

Runner: We also have the swaddle wrap which a friend gave to me with high recommendations. Emily has managed to get arms and once a leg?? out of it but it is generally really good and much better than a normal wrap for Emily.
I also managed to go for a run today. It was very short maybe 15 mins and pretty slow but felt great and I was surprised at how good I felt after not running for 18 months due to miscarriage related fears and pregnancy. Thanks for your advice...I can't wait to go again. Great news about entering the race...I hope it all works out for you.

Jo: Thanks again for your help...things are so much better.

bon: What is the wedge that you use. I am putting Emily on her side with a towel as a wedge but not sure about it. I am worried about SIDS risk but am using movement monitor. I am also putting into practice some of the baby whisperer techniques thanks to Jo. I will have to buy the book too.

Ren: Great news about breastfeeding. Well done for continuing it is worth it. We are planning to use MCN's soon. Going to use Rudd Stimulus money to buy them...somehow we are getting three lots of that money plus baby bonus...amazing!