Babies Born March 2006 #8

[Hoody]

Hi All,

Just thought i'd pop back in and give you all an update on whats happening with me.

Well DD is still about the same as B4, i have taken her dummy off of her as i am too scared of her choking on them. So far, so good. It has been 3 days and she has slept thru all 3 nights....woo hoo. Our day time sleeps are still an issue however she did have 45 minutes this afternoon so maybe we are getting somewhere. I will continue to put her down wether she wants to go or not and if she wont sleep then she can just have a rest. I think that perhaps part of her prob may be that her routine can vary a little too much as i work part time. My MIL has her one day a week (and never puts her down) and the other times my DH has her (I work 1 full day, 1 half day and 2 days 6am til 9am). He is too soft he does try but gets her back up at the slightest whinge. I have 4 weeks left of work so hopefully when i am a SAHM i can get her back into a better routine.

The pg is coming along nicely but moving so much faster than it felt it did with Mia. Everyone keeps telling me i am so much thinner this time around but i think its all the running around i do after Mia. I am looking forward to the new arrival however a little anxious as with Mia i had an emergency c-sect. I do not want a c/s this time around and hope to get my succesful VBAC. Even though my recovery last time was fine i dont know how i would cope with recovery, a newborn and an active 20month old. My DH will take as much time off as poss however runs his own business so will not get any holiday pay as such. I am lucky in a way as i have 3 sisters i am close too who will help out as much as poss however no one to be around full time for the recovery period. As i said i am trying to be positive and hoping i will get my VBAC.

mum2cheekygirl- how is Tayneesha coping with the transition into a big bed? Mia's is on order and should be delivered end of next week. Any tips on the best way to do it? did you do day sleeps etc 1st or just the big swap?

Jimssteph21 I cant believe you have 3 DS's they must keep you busy how on earth do you get any time to yourself? I agree i think it is the age where Mia and your DS3 are trying to show there independence. Its nice to hear someone else say their kids are good sleepers at night i'm sure ppl often dont believe me and i dont like to say sometimes as i dont want ppl to think i am bragging. (i'm expecting no 2 to be a monster, lol)

Everone else i hope you and your toddlers are keeping well.

take care for now

Nat