lct, am so sorry to hear about your BFF's devastating news . I can't imagine what it must be like to have that hope dashed and go through termination. Has she talked to you about it or not yet? All you can do is be there for her when she's ready. I know you're a good friend and of course want to treat it sensitively. Look forward to Yves updates when the time is right. Thinking of you buddy.

Skye, how are you hon? How's A going?

Fuzzy, a trip to Russia sounds amazing! Do you have a Russian background, or are you just drawn to the country/culture? My DH would love to go. How's your darling girl, still fussy? What are you doing with your parents this weekend? You're so right about W being 'normal' and was likely having a growth spurt; things settled down a bit in the latter part of the week, phew. RE: naps, usually at least two long ones, both in the early part of the day; much harder once we hit early afternoon. I always try and re-settle at the 45 minute-mark, but I can kinda tell by her face whether it's going to work or not! So if it fails I usually get her up and try again when I see tired signs. Much to my shock she's been having brief naps in the Ergo (normally hates it) but doesn't sleep as well as she does in her bassinette unfortunately.

Peanutter, sorry you're crook again. Are you a bit run down perhaps? How's your DS today, still a bit of a screamapus, or better?

Elocin, was great to hear that C is feeling a bit more like himself this morning. Bet you're relieved. Have a fabulous weekend lovely lady.

Afternoon Mylitta, nickers, me-lisa, sararose and all the other mamas.

As I mentioned things are a bit more manageable here; earlier part of the week almost certainly a growth spurt (can't believe stupid me didn't see it coming) and feeds/sleeps are much better. Have only been having one wake-up between 9:30 and 6:00, which is incredible as we haven't seen them for about a month. W is very chirpy and starting to show a determined streak - she loves tummy time but really wants to be on the move, and buries her head into the playmat and squeals when she can't shuffle towards her toys! Makes me laugh. I bought some loud dangly things for her pram and she's obsessed with them, makes going out for longer periods much easier. DH has also been zooming her around the house like an airplane, and she gets so excited she gets all breathless like she's been out for a run. I love this stage!