Babies Born July 2007 #7

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Hi all,

Just a quick drop in from me! Hi to the new ladies that I haven't met yet- good to see that this forum's still ticking over at a rapid rate!

Amelie is doing well- we are going to mothers group once a week, and boy was I hanging out for it! Lovely to meet people in the same area with kids the same age- I hope we continue it on once the CYH sessions stop, there are some great people in our group. I reckon they should start those things earlier - I have learnt so much from the sessions that I could have utilised much earlier than this.

As of the past day, I am now getting Amelie to settle in her cot, instead of me rocking her to sleep, as I think this will suit us both much better in the hotter weather. She has done really well so far - I am using a CD of lullabies, putting her dummy in, rocking her as usual for a few minutes, but not all the way to sleep. She seems to be taking to it quite well. If I can get that to happen quite well over a week, I'll say it's been a success.

Just going back to catch up on some more and will try some personals shortly!

[CrystalBoo]

Thanks everyone for your answers about the water thing and feeding times.

I think it's not ok to post links here, but if you're ever feeling down about sleep issues, do a google for moxie blogs and look at the section on sleep called 'down and dirty' I think. My SIL and I both found it refreshing when you're feeling bombarded with info and anxieties.

Tears of Joy - thanks for the compliment. Hope you've had a chance to recharge.

Megan - Autumn has been very vocal for the past month or so. Not so much squealing, but sometimes I'm sure she's telling me off when I'm not quick enough to respond - suspiciously like a swearing tone actually....

Star - Good for you on trying to get Amelie to settle on her own - I think it's a great idea to maybe save your sanity as they get older. Some days I'm lucky with Autumn and others she just won't have a bar of it. Don't give up!

How nice it is to have DH home at the moment and give me a break now and then from the 24/7 thing, even when they're only a room away.

I have a niece and nephew both born close to last christmas and was getting in early to buy christmas and birthday presents for them but when I get stuff home, I want to keep it for Autumn - I'm addicted to getting new things for her! (Surely while she doesn't know she's being spoiled it's ok? )

[CrystalBoo]

For everyone who is formula feeding - Autumn is BF but I have no luck expressing - I would like your opinions on which formula you think is best, and why, so that I can try the occasional bottle feed if I want a night out etc. Ta heaps.