Hiya,
Pooley - well done on the routine with Frazer, sounds like its working so far Long may it last. I agree, leave him as long as he will go overnight. I sometimes hear Tadhg stirring and then he will sleep another hour if i leave him - usually if i go in he is actually still asleep, just making noises. With frazer's size and age he should definitely be fine to go from 10 till 6 or 7, if he is ready and doesnt get upset/ cry hungry. I was thinking Tadhg might be into infant nappies by our next box (we have about 4 or 5 days worth left) but maybe not if Frazer is only just in his. We're getting weighed etc by plunket on Tuesday but i doubt he is much over 4kg yet and long and skinny. So one more box of newborn size might be in order

Janine - glad to hear the jabs went relatively ok - its hard to see them scream isnt it - even if it is only for a minute. Grecian style wedding dress sounds beautiful, i can picture it. You'll be fine with the weight loss once you start exercising no doubt! I'm feeling ok, but very squishy - i only put on 10kilos and lost 7 before i left the hospital but still have a long way to go as its all sitting on my waist/hips and my tummy is mush now - in fact i cant remember when i last did some weights. Can't wait to get into some walking and exercise now i'm recovered from mastitis. Wow, i hadn't even thought about when i might be pregnant again - only that i would be before too long. Actually thinking about what month you might try again brings a new dimension huh! We're going to see how we go, but 18 months - 2 years age gap sounds like a good plan to me too.

Sangie - i've unwrapped all the cot and change table, but havent put the cot together yet, as DH is away this week for work so will wait till he gets home. It does look like its going to be really nice though. So cool having a change table after 8 weeks of floor changing! Man it sounds like you're having a rough couple of days with E! A sling sounds like a good idea. I resorted to a daytime nap in our bed with T this week and then slipped out after 1 1/2 hours and he stayed there for about 40 minutes by himself completely out to it.

Ruth - i'd be interested to hear how you are going with breast and bottle, i'm trying that at the moment due to lack of milk and finding it a bit tricky. If bub is just over 4 weeks he is a bit younger than others, so 4 hours is still a good effort for sleeping. Wont be long until he is doing 6 or 7

Sanchez - how frustrating is it when you just think bub is in a routine and then they have a grouchy day. It can really drain your energy, hope V is being easier now!

Taurean - thats great news about the feeding. It can be so frustrating, so i really hope this new pill does the trick and gives you the confidence to enjoy feeding again Great news about the weight gain too!

AFU - we had a hard few days this week. Tadhg was so unsettled during the day he wouldn't sleep for more than 15 mins without crying or at least grizzling. I thought he must have just decided not to sleep during the days anymore. My mum came and stayed as DH is away, and she said he seemed to be hungry - after a bottle of formula he fell asleep and started getting happier. I now suspect my milk supply hasnt been able to keep up, since the mastitis etc and probably a growth spurt, and when i thought he was full he was actually just worn out trying to get any milk out of me - then overtired and hungry and not able to sleep. Man, what a mess. Yesterday he slept from 2pm until 8pm with just half an hour of forced wake time while i tried to get a feed into him, then after a feed, bath, top-up feed and cuddle he went down at 10:30 and woke at 6am. Man he must have been tired! Today we had only little sleeps this morning, but again went down about 2, had to force a feed into him at 4:30 while he slept and i put him straight back into his cot. It seems a bit strange to me - but as long as he is happy, and sleeping at night! Hmm hang on he is waking up now, time to play i guess
Kelly