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? )