Amy - He's going ok, he had a bit of a freak out yesterday arvo which was a bit upsetting, normally when he is having trouble going to sleep we lie on the bed together and snuggle on our sides facing each other (eg chest to chest), but with the brace on it doesn't work anymore, so I tried pillows etc to try to get the position happening and it just didn't work, poor little guy was trying to snuggle in and we just couldn't get our usual 'comfort position' happening. Eventually he was tired enough to fall asleep and with the help of pillows I got him all snuggly in another position but I think it freaked us both out - him cos he was getting frustrated and angry at me and me cos I was so upset - DOH. Just when I think we have it all sorted something stupid happens like that and I think "geeze another 6 months....." Never mind, we'll find a new cuddle, it will just be the three of us, Me, Bailey and Mr Pillow We are going pretty good though, Sean hasn't changed a nappy with the brace on yet, I dont know whats going on there, He better change one tomorrow or I will crack the ****s I reckon - I feel like I am the one dealing with it all. One of our friends said "Oh the brace doesn't look so bad" and it took all my tact not to scream at them "well you wear it then and see if you can learn to crawl and walk" FFS!! I know they meant well, but sheesh. I know I still sound a bit agro (I am), but truthfully I am pretty much used to the practical side etc and making sure I am keeping my little boy happy and comfortable is my priority. I'm not sure I'll ever 'accept' that this is how the second half of my sons first year of life has to be ...... Or, Maybe I am just having a crap day LOL

Vic - Goes the RCH offer any physio support? We have a great physio here in Adelaide. I wonder if you can get a referral to get some physio for CJ to assist with her development with her legs due to the dysplasia? It might be worth looking into. I have seen a kick toy (I think it was in target) that encourages babies to kick (it makes noise/music when they do, I dont know if it was expensive or not though. Whats she like in the bath? Bailey always kicked up a storm in there, would that encourage her to play more with the legs? I know you mentioned you had started gymbaroo, I always found I got good ideas from the instructor when I was trying to get Bailey to work on lifting his neck etc - but you've likely already gone down that path

Speaking of baths, Bailey has discovered his willy/balls hahahaha, in the bath he grabs it and just about pulls it/them off LOL, typical boy!!

Oh BG - hope E does a big poo soon so she feels a bit 'lighter'

Naomi
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