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Ali

[Genie]

Hi ladies,

I've been doing lots of ing, but must admit I have been a bit slack with posting, so here goes...

Susie - I'm sorry I know it must be frustrating, but I couldn't help but laugh when I read about your DS's antics! How amazing that he actually managed to go to sleep in such uncomfortable places - he's certainly a determined little man. Good luck, I hope he gets the message soon.

Elle - I've co-slept with both my girls, never as a permanent solution, just when they're going through those really difficult sleepless periods. I think I waited until DD1 was 12 weeks before I did with her, but I know that I started with DD2 much earlier. I think a little common sense goes a long way - obviously no alcohol or drugs, don't use doonas etc, keep them away from the pillow. I certainly never got a great nights sleep with them in my bed, but it was a lot better than not getting any sleep at all. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

Rumply - Yay! Nice to know someone else is having a boy! Two little boys will be great playmates too and having all those hand-me-down clothes certainly helps the budget

Red - Lovely to hear from you! Do pop back and let us know when your little one arrives, although I certainly understand how hard it can be!

Ali - Loved the pic, what a beautiful bump! Everytime I see you've posted something new I hope for your sake your little one has arrived, but unfortunately these things can't be rushed. All the pre-labour sounds very promising though - DD2 was a week overdue, but I had lots of pre-labour and in the end she was born 40 mins after we got to the hospital. I think DH is a little nervous about how quickly this one could make his appearance Hopefully things will happen for you soon xx

FlyingKiwi - Congrats on moving the cot, woohoo! It's nice how knowing you have another little one on the way makes the others growing up a little easier. Try and get some rest yourself now, you have a big couple of weeks ahead of you

Michiemoo - I really feel your pain Even after we weaned DD1 we still had to lay on the floor next to her cot and pat her to sleep etc. For us, the transition into her big girl bed was the turning point. We simply said that now that she was a big girl, she needed to go to sleep on her own. We had a few little hiccups, but in the end she improved dramatically. Even at four she still plys up a bit when we put her to bed, but nothing like she did before. Good luck, I know how hard it can be xx

AFM, I'm very excited as I'm doing my first parent roster at Kindy tomorrow. I can't wait to actually be in the room and see for myself how DD1 is settling in. DD1 has also asked me to go to her school disco with her on Friday night, so it will be nice to have some time just the two of us. DD2 is still playing with toilet training. She does wees and poos on the toilet, but certainly hasn't started using it regularly yet. We've emptied our study and are ready to start patching, painting and redecorating, so hopefully she will be in her big girl room (and big girl bed) by the end of the month. Pregnancy wise I seem to be chugging along quite nicely - 26 weeks tomorrow, so third trimester here I come! I bought a booster seat for DD1 and I'm getting a third anchor point fitted in our car tomorrow, so at very least I know I'll be able to bring all the kids home from the hospital. I've started buying a few little bits of blue, but still have a lot to go. Lucky I still have a few months yet!

Have a lovely day everyone