Hi ladies. I was just thinking how quiet everyone's been then realised I wasn't getting emails .

We're doing pretty well here. Feeling a little tired but I guess that's to be expected for a few months yet. Toby's sleeping is pretty much the same - he did do 12am - 5am one night last week, which was great. Unfortunately that seems to have been a one off. He was in his own bed that night so I'm wondering if sleeping with me is actually disturbing him. He usually goes down in his bed for the evening and then comes in with us when he wakes for a feed around midnight but I might keep trying to put him back in his bed and see if he'll settle. I have mixed feelings about giving up co-sleeping but it's not about me and if the little guy is happier in his own bed then that's where he can be

Daytime sleeps seems to vary a lot. He will usually have a 1.5 -2 hr sleep in the morning if we're home and he gets the opportunity. Poor wee thing gets dragged around a lot with kindy drop off/pick ups and play-dates for his big sister. I've figured he's happy to sleep in his pram now though so that works ok if we're out.

Breesa - We bought an exersaucer and Toby loves it. I'm always scared about walkers getting caught on things and tipping over so I went for the stationary option I only put him in it for about 10 mins at a time now but will increase as he gets older and bigger. He still likes to sit in his swing, especially if he's tired and just needs to chill out. I face it towards the kitchen and he's happy watching me while I clean up. We have lots of great chats while I do the dishes. He's almost sitting up on his own now so I think the swing will become unnecessary soon.

As for headaches - I had a nasty migraine last week. It had been brewing for a while I think. I'm sure it's about now that the hormone 'relaxin' that keeps everything nice and flexi during pregnancy, has completely left our bodies. That combined with bad posture while feeding has made my neck, shoulders and back pretty tense and sore. Oh how I wish I had unlimited funds to put towards being massaged a couple of times a week!

Cass - You must be so pleased to be moving back to Canberra! Are you getting ready for all the packing yet?

LJ - How's it going with the solids. Glad to hear you got an hour to yourself. It's so nice to be alone sometimes!

I've had about 3 visits from AF now and I have definitely noticed some crazy moods around that time. I didn't notice any difference with feeding but wasn't really even thinking that AF would effect that. Will take note next time.

I've ordered a few MCNs now and have tried out 2 different brands - a WiddleWuns and a Bum Cheeks. LOVE them. I'm definitely a convert . It's a serious addiction though - I just want more and more! Toby looks so cute in them and in sunny Qld it's no problem to wash and dry them (unlike when I tried them with DD - Sth Island of NZ during the winter).

Brodie10 - Wow, you've got a great sleeper there! I wouldn't be too worried about a baby that's sleeping for 11 hours over night at 5 mths old. I think you'll find that as he gets older he may start sleeping a bit later without needing a bottle but for now I would just go with it. I don't know of many babies that age that sleep anywhere near that long over night. When I'm up during the night or early in the morning I just remind myself that it won't be forever and that I should make the most of all the extra snuggles I'm getting .

Need to get off to bed now - I'm feeling a little sore (read aching all over). Stacey and I began our path to being hot sexy mummas today . I am very proud of both of us as we have started the Couch 2 5K program after weeks of talking about it. Yes, it almost killed us but we hung on to the end and will be ready to go again on Wednesday (if we're not ready we will do it anyway!).

Sorry if I've missed anyone. Will attempt to get back soon. Have a good week!