thanks for the support on the bottles everyone - it is going really well - helped along by the fact that she has extended her afternoon nap to 2hrs/ 2hrs 15 4-5 times out of the last 7 days
so by the time she gets up there is only an hour or so til dinner anyway. she is doig ok without the 5th bottle and has not had any food after 7:30 for 4 nights. her wake up times have really varied though buti am crossign fingers that it improves.
her standing and cruising (just started a little cruising this past week) is affecting the sleep a little though but very inconsistently - Saturday she went down for all sleeps on her own but Sunday she needed me to shh/pat her down for both naps as she kept moving and standing up or sitting up and calling me in :roll:
Hazel - glad to hear all is going well and i hope your SIL delivers safely and soon. good luck with TTC.
Julie - finger foods are a big part of Liv's meals as she is happier that way, but she is a picky eater so we try things unntil we find what she likes. she has: peas, sweet potato, carrots, pasta spirals, watermelon, canteloupe, pears, papaya, cheerios, pieces of cracker, green beans and that is it.
Julieb - sorry asher is ill you sound like you have it all covered trying so many things - the most effective thing for us were always sucking it out (nasal aspirator) just after a bath as the room got steamy with the door closed, and then she would have a great bedtime feed.
Schae - that is awesome about the nanny - how old is she by now :lol: I hope it works out - everythign seems to be coming together for you - how exciting!
Other news - alex's daycare place (where she goes on Monday mornings andf they both went on thursday during my PPD supprt group) just opened their books for the new year andi have got Liv in with alex on Mondays starting Jan 30 so I will be free and on my own from 9-12:30 every monday (haven't actually told Dh yet because i was planning on doing it once a month, but if i don't lock it in as every week i will be stressing and i think i need the time alone more than i need the time with Liv KWIM?) I can actually get my haircut more than twice a year and can run errands alone etc I hope he is cool with it but i am happy. I also bought myself 2 pairs of summer sandals yesterday - a sign that i am doing better as well because i am always afraid to spend money on myself and it is like i am saying "i am worth it" and i felt so great wearing one pair today dropping off alex as it is baking hot today and i am wearing shorts and a tank top AND NO BULKY SHOES (how cr@ppy i looked before). My mom teased me and told me to ditch my handbag as well as she said i should be embarrased carrying it around (bought on holiday back in ??2001?? don't even remember). so i am trying to make an effort and might even take the time tonight to paint my toenails!!!) Thanks again for all the support i can't believe how much better i am doing (not perfect but better
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