Rach- I go with what Anna suggested, maybe if he falls asleep after 4pm, wake him after 10mins just so he has a short nap? Also when we wanted to get Ash into bed at certain bed time we just did her bedtime routine every night at same time and would put her down and refuse to let her get up, if she got upset we'd go in cuddle her in her room in the dark so she learnt it was time for bed.

Nessa- I think both our partners should quit together, its such a waste of money, Df is always planning to give up, has bought patches and the gum but doesn't help that every sat night he goes out drinking (another waste of money) and of course smokes like a chimney.

Kell- So sorry to hear bout your FIL, doesn't sound good at all, hopefully they can keep him comfortable and pain free so he can enjoy his time. Hugs and my thoughts with you and your family.

Maz- Try not to stress I think too its just bubs implanting itself in there.

Anna**- 15 months! I hope Ash doesn't go clingy til that long still ages away! I think though Xander is having a harder time with this seperation business. If I have to leave the room I try to call out to her to let her know I'm still around, not that it always works, and now that she can crawl quite fast she just chases after me then climbs my leg for me to pick her up.

caddie- Hope those colds clear up soon, no rest for mummies! I feel like I have one that might be trying to come on.

Meg- Lol, it sounds like me when Ash sleeps longer tha usual, she only usually cat-naos but on occasions sleeps for like 1.5 hours and I just think what can I do I'm waiting for her to wake.

I've been stressing again bout returing to work, this time bout day care. I have Ash on list for FDC but I really don't want to have to put her in, cause I worry how she is now with being clingy. It'll be hard enough for her with me not being there for hours let alone her being in a strange home. I'm thinking of paying more and getting someone in to my home, I thought if I do afternoon shift then I will only need to pay for 4 hours cause Df gets home by 4. And the second shift I do in the week I'll do on a sat or sun so Df is home with her. Df is unsure of it re: cost but I might just trial it for 6 months then see where we are at.