Hi gals,

Jo - oh my goodness, I can only imagine how frightening it would have been for you, your hubby and Isabella. So glad to hear things are ok after your scary night - keep us posted after the EEG.

Luey - colds must be going around. I've had my first one since Cam was born. Felt particularly urk yesterday, so went and bought some Echinacea tablets. I probably overdosed on the tablets last night and this morning, but thankfully I feel on the improve already. Am hoping echinacea's no prob to Cam ... guess I should have checked . He seems ok though. You get better soon.

Mel - Glad to hear you're having some luck with sleeping. From what you have said previously, you needed things to improve so you could get some sleep too. I seem to be among the few who aren't having any real difficulty with sleeping although I've absolutely no doubt that could all change overnight. Cam gets a bit grizzly from time to time, but generally if DH or I put his dummy in his mouth he quietens down. In fact, that's probably when I'll have probs with him sleeping - when we choose to wean him off the dummy! Hope your cold improves too.

Laura - - sorry to hear you're having more sleep issues with Sam. The only advice I can offer is that Cam doesn't sleep much during the day - at the most 2 or 3 blocks of 20-30 min naps. However he sleeps reasonably well between 8pm and 8am. For us, it seems to work if he's kept "on the go" during the day. However, I know that approach doesn't work for everyone. I've just been lucky that we discovered what "works" for us. However, as per what I've said above ... it could all change for me tomorrow. Hope that the link Mel sent you helps. Good luck. Let us know how things are going.

Bec - sounds like your kidlets are testing your patience on the home front ... imagine it probably feels like "can't live with 'em, can't live without em" . Woo hoo for the hubby! Each to their own as far as solids go - so good for you if Jake is happy and content with solids and boobs. Cam is extremely interested in all food that goes into my mouth at the moment, but he seems to be doing fine with exclusive BFing, so I'm happy to hold off until he's six months old - which is only approx 4 weeks away.

All-boys ... how did Scout go on the farex? Hope he enjoys his first solids experience. Tell me, is post-solids poo easier or worse to deal with ?????

Hayley - . Take care of yourself. I haven't said too much about it, but DH and I had some major marital troubles before Cam was born. Luckily we were able to turn things around with the help of counselling and the two of us making an effort to communicate more and be more forgiving (for want of a better word) with each other. We're in a good place now, thankfully. Guess I'm just trying to say that I understand/empathise with what you're possibly going through, to some extent. Do what you need to do and go easy on yourself. Don't apologise for spruiking the benefits of BFing. I'm hoping to BF for 12 months, giving us a few weeks to wean until I start work in April next year. My first goal was to BF for six months - which is approaching so quickly it isn't funny .

Well, my parents headed back to Tas today in their caravan. My mum shed enough tears to float a boat, and I got a bit sooky too. It's been wonderful seeing them on and off for almost six weeks. The support they give me/us is incredible - I'm very lucky. And yes, it was nice to foist little Cammie off onto nanna or poppy while I did some housework/made dinner etc. I'm heading down to Tas for a couple of weeks in Oct, mainly so I can spend more time with them, and my sister and her little boy (Toby) who's now seven months old. Can't wait to see Cam and Toby together ... and my parents can't wait either as it will be the first time (for them) they will experience their two baby grandsons in the one place at the one time.

Alrighty, I've spent half the night writing this post. I'd better hit the submit button.
My thoughts are with those of you experiencing sleep problems - truly hope things improve soon.

Andie xx