It's been so quiet here, I hope everyone is okay!

Andie, how is the night sleeping going? Been getting more longer stretches? We also used olive oil in the bath here. Emily had such dry skin for the first couple of weeks. Makes them so slippery though, doesn't it? Coconut oil would work too, and yes, it would smell lovely I love coconut scent. Hope your nipples/BF is going okay.

I've given up on BF. I'm still expressing - pumping for 20 mins 5-6 times per 24hrs gives me enough milk for Emily's 7 bottles. She feeds every 3hrs during the day, with 1 or 2 longer stretches over night. She cat naps during the day, but makes up for it at night time by settling quickly and sleeping for longer. I caught up with my doula this week, it was so nice to see her again and to talk over the labour/birth. She was amazing, I don't think I'd have had a successful VBAC if it weren't for her help and support.

Tasha, I have been following your self settling thread, I haven't posted there as I don't really have much more to add and you've been given so many suggestions already. I hope things are going okay for you. I really do understand your frustrations as it reminds me so much of my time with DS1 as a newborn. It's seriously hard work when you have a baby that doesn't settle or sleep well Keep posting/venting. We're all here for you.