We have a "kind of" routine, and are slowly working more elements into it.

I started by just having a bed-time routine. After we have dinner, at about 7pm, I go and take a bath with Peter- we both love it! Then he gets a big feed, then he gets swaddled, and then off to bed. He sleeps in his rocker, and during the day this is out with us in the lounge, but at night its in his cot, so he goes into the darker, quieter room for the night. He wakes up every 4 hours or so overnight.

During the day, we don't really have a routine, its largely lead by what Peter wants. But as time goes by I can see we may eventually get into more of a pattern- he tends to feed every 2 hours or so during the day and sleep for an hour. I think I will try to get into the habit of going for a walk with him mid-morning.

So, we have just gradually introduced elements of routine- as much as Peter is able to handle, I guess, and will continue to as he grows up. I am VERY routine oriented, so its my nature to try to get things scheduled.....yeah, that happens with a newborn....