Hi girls,

Bel – Thanks for the congrats, I still have a long way to go. It was great to hear that you had a good day with Coby and I hope today is the same. I hope the toilet training goes well. Last night Amy loved putting the toilet paper in the toilet while she was sitting on it so she is starting to work it out.

Deb – That’s great that Al is going so well in the pool, it must help in so many ways especially for their general health too. You must be pleased that he is eating dinner again, I suppose they are going to go through so many different phases. Sorry to hear about your trip, do rest up and take it easy if you can.

Kate – I hope you are having fun at the National Park with your Mums group, what a great idea and it is such a nice day today. Thanks for the congrats. I don’t think it would be suitable for bf but I will check. It is definitely a no no for pg as most diets are. WA is a beautiful state and we would like to explore it properly too. Nothing has happened yet with the potty training but Amy seems to be getting close. I’m sure Kelsey’s teeth are not too far away.

Hay – Hope pup is okay. Sorry to hear you are not feeling good ATM, chin up things can only get better . My biological clock is ticking too, maybe take Deb’s advice and do yoga and not worry about TTC as much. That is what we are going to do when we TTC next month.

Brooke – I haven’t heard of controlled comforting before. It is good that it worked for Maya and I was right there with you and Dan when I was reading your post. It is so hard when they cry. As I said before, we now leave Amy and don’t pick her up and one of us just sleeps on a matress in her room when we have to. I remember reading in the baby whisperer that you should pick the baby up just enough to settle them before putting them down and not pick them up for your benefit and that is why we don’t pick her up. The 30 seconds that you hold her for sounds kind of similar. I really thing that what you are doing will suit Maya as she is smart and should learn to settle. DH has been giving Amy single foods but I like her to have meals now and she enjoys them. Great news that you found a good GP.

Hi Vanita, Rachel & Bec!

Amy now chases the dogs and cat and just squeals as she runs after them. They don’t seem to mind because when she catches them she just pats them. We took her to a dog event on Sunday and she squealed every time she saw a dog. I think she will be an animal lover like her mum and dad!