Hi all

Went for a walk with L yesterday, away for 90 minutes and he didn't grizzle once. I was so proud of him and myself. When I got home I fed him, and tried to put him down. He wouldn't go to sleep but didn't scream either. In the end I sat with him in my arms until he did sleep about an hour later. Still happy about that. He slept from 8ish to around 2am. We then had interupted feeds/sleeps for the next 3 hours. Even your technique Trish didn't work like usual. In the end DH got up and settled him within 15mins! He woke at 7am and I fed him and put him back to sleep at around 7.30am and the bugger slept until 10.30am. Unfortunately I had an appointment and couldn't go back to sleep. He has been asleep now for a couple of hours so expect that he will be screaming for a feed soon.

Cath - Of the possible 2 days next week for the meet up I am only available now on Tuesday 27/11.

Off to the Childcare Clinic this week. I am sure L will have put on weight (not sure how much tho). On Friday I am going to a community education session on the first 9 weeks with a baby. Hopefully I will get some tips or hints.

Welcome back Rebecca. Had wondered how you and your girl were getting on.

Went shopping by myself after my appointment, no DH or DS. I was actually lonely and missed DS especially when practically everyone else had a baby in tow. How soon we adapt to motherhood. Good chance tho to get some clothes. Need some that are BF friendly.

Viv - we use a combination of burping techniques.I prefer the over the shoulder while DH does the type Kellie does. His does seem more effective and seems to be more hearty IYKWIM.