Hi everyone

Alison - i just had a look at Tizzie Hall's book which is well known for its routines and she doesn't suggest dropping the dream feed before solids (although she suggests solids at 4 months). She suggests 4 feeds plus the dream feed and doesn't rule out night feeds which is what you were doing before isnt it? So it sounds like the routine you were on before is a winner and you should stick to it. Sounds like a rough couple of nights. I'm sure she'll be fine tonight.

BS - thanks for the tips on the sleep bags. I think I might start looking for some of the sleeveless grobags on ebay. I do have one which I might try her in tonight. It must feel weird to be thinking about day care. Its amazing how quickly these first few months have gone!

Rose - Matilda's cold only lasted a couple of days and I think it was probably a sore throat mainly which is what both my Dad and I had. It's a shame he threw up the panadol! But sounds like it helped anyway. I've got my fingers crossed he's feeling better today.

AFM - Matilda is having a marathon sleep today. She's been asleep for 3 1/2 hours now. I'm putting it down to being completely over tired. Last night we actually started wondering if she's started teething because she was just so out of sorts and we couldn't get her to bed until about 10. She's been making some funny smacking noises and chewing on her fingers a bit which she hasn't done before. I'm actually dreading teeth. She still chomps on my nipples occasionally, especially if she's falling asleep. Anyway, just thought I'd say a quick hello. Hugs to everyone