Hi Ladies,

Thanks for the welcome I'm not very good at personals but I'll try to keep up!

Sarah - that must be difficult for you with your DH. Even though this is my first baby, it is number 5 for DH (4 from a previous marriage) and so he is a great help. I don't know how you can do everything. I sleep most of the time when Angus is sleeping and if DH didn't keep on top of the washing, I'm afraid it wouldn't get done. So good on you for doing it all, and I hope you find the support you need.

Rebecca - Yes, 15 days over was terrible. I had tried EVERYTHING, but he just wasn't coming out in a hurry. Good to hear that your little man is sleeping more at night.

Bhoysgirl - I hope it all goes well for you now that your DH has gone back to work. My DH has 3 months leave, although sometimes I just wish he would go back to work for a little while as he seems to take over a bit at times! I'm sure you will get into a routine soon

I've just got a few things that I am interested in seeing what other's have found (especially being a first time parent).

Sleeping

How often do other babies sleep? Angus is feeds about every 3 - 3.5 hours and sleeps most of the time in between. Although sometimes it is difficult for him to get to sleep and he misses out on it because as soon as he is put down, he wakes up.

I've heard things about putting the baby to sleep dowsy and getting themselves to get to sleep on their own. Angus doesn't do that and either falls asleep during his feeds (at the breast) or falls asleep in our arms. Sometimes he is really unsettled and DH puts him in a sling for a while. I'm worried that we are establishing bad sleeping habits, but then he is only 2 weeks old, so does it really matter?

Also, Rebecca - you said your little boy is sleeping more at night. How long does he sleep then?? Angus sleeps the same amount during the day and night.

Feeding

How long does your baby feed for? Angus only breast feeds for 10 - 20 minutes. I was really worried about that at first, but I went to a feeding clinic the other day and the woman reassured me that he is thriving and therefore getting enough.

Crying

How do you deal with it?? I used to cry every time Angus did and poor DH would be trying to console both of us I am getting better, but I am trying to find different ways of settling him.

Well there's lots of other questions I have, but that is enough for now. I hope everyone is going well and enjoying lots of rest.