Luey: i really havent read much about it so you would know more about it than me, i think it all comes down to what you feel comfortable doing...dont get me wrong i hate it when James cries too but i had reached the point where i couldnt take the whole 45 min nap thing anymore (wouldnt of cared if it was enough for him but he would be so whingy all the time and an hour later i would be putting him back to bed again so i had to do something for all our sakes) as bec quoted back to you he is your child you do what you think is right.

what time do you put E back to bed in the mornings, james is usually up about 3 hours now (he is also an early riser) i find if i put him back too soon he does the 45 min thing and if i hold him out (it helps he has a big sister to entertain him!) then he sleeps better and longer. last night he went to sleep at 8pm woke at midnight and 4 am then all up for the day at 6 (that was a sleep in for him) thats a good night for us as he went straight back to sleep without a sound.
this morning he has been asleep 1.5 hours, he could wake anytime or sleep another hour, i never really know with him

Hayley: Ari is so gorgeous. you must be so exhausted with the 4 kids though !

Laura: sometimes the responsibility is overwhelming and i cant switch off, even if im not with them (although those occasions are rare !) i hope things start to feel more positive for you soon

welcome back all boys

Melinda