Sorry, hectic few days and unable to get online - hope no-one interpreted it as a dummy spit (pardon the pun....)
I am not offended in any way shape or form by the comments ref Babywise. Once I read more about ii I was horrified I had considered using it. I contacted my paediatrician who disagreed with some of the ideas, and also Aust Breastfeeding Assoc who were obviously strongly against it. I appreciate all the comments, I'll take it all on board and will use what I think is appropriate for us. Will try and find the Pinky McKay books and see what futher advice I can get from there. I can assure you thought Ashleigh is thriving no end, a real little chunky monkey, we will be going to get weighed on Tues so will let you know how we go.
I will not be using Babywise any longer - and as for the nap times we will just work at it. I hate the controlled crying method - I think I end up more distressed than Ashleigh, and she is VERY distressed over it!!! She goes down reasonably well at night, it's just the day ones she sometimes doesn't want. I got a "bounceonnette" thingy (the mesh on a frame) and she loves that so if she is happy sitting there and not napping well thats her choice! She has started lenghtening her first night feed, a 4 hr in between on Fri night and 4 1/2 last night. So it's back to 3 hrs after that, but she is doing one big stretch!!!
My DH is away for a few days with work so Mum is with me. It is really helpful having her here and a wealth of knowledge. (mind you she used controlled crying with me and it hasn't done me any harm 8-[ !) But that's what they did way back then......
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