jas - i think i'd prefer the less cranky baby!! i figure that the night feeds will settle down at some point - whether in the short term or slightly longer term but a cranky baby will stay just that as long as they're not getting sleep! well, that's what i'm thinking today that's great news about arlea doing some feeds with the shield...i guess it's often a case of steps forward & then back before going forward again. you're doing an amazing job though - i hope it all just falls into place very soon.

cate - it has some interesting info & suggestions in there. i thought it was too early for any of that sort of thing for DS but there is a section for babies under 3 months. apparently there is also a no cry nap solution book as well that might be good? i'd say that it might not be for everyone but it's def worth a look - maybe even borrow it from the library first?