Still keeping an E.A.S.Y. log??

[CharlotteS]

Quick question:

Is anyone else out there keeping an E.A.S.Y. log for their child(ren)?  DS is a little over 6 months, and I'm still keeping one.  My brother laughs at me and calls me "anal retentive."  I do like to know how DS is doing.  I like to see his progress and the patterns of his day.  Do I need to give it up?  Is there a support group for letting go of the E.A.S.Y. log?    ("Hi, my name is Charlotte, and I still keep an E.A.S.Y. log...")  :oops:

Thanks!
Charlotte

[Jayri]

I don't think there is anything wrong with it. I keep one too, and dd wil be 8mths old this month.
I find it a good thing to do as I can follow what I am doing, and also, it helps out anyone else who maybe looking after her during the day, they can read it instead of me telling them and then they forget it.

[albertasweetpea]

My name is Michelle and I still keep an EASY log.  :oops:   :lol:

I have wondered this too!! I like the log, it makes it so much easier when the days/evenings are hectic and DH comes flying in the door after work and I have to go flying out somewhere.

We too have heard the "anal retentive" comments, but it works for us!!

[thitz]

I kept my log up till about 6 months when she started sleeping thru the night.  Definately keep it up as long as you need.  Also could be a good reference if another baby comes along!

[Paulsmama]

DS is almost 8 mos and we still keep the log.  I actually find it very helpful now for keeping track of what solids he eats during the day as we try new foods, so I can figure out what gives him gas, etc.

[Deb_in_oz]

olivia is 9 mo old in 2 days and i have only just stopped the logs a week ago (and what brought it about was illness where she was not eating solids for a few days and i was just focused on DID she nap and DID she drink her bottles...) i found after 3 days without it i was out of the habit.

i kept it up until alex was 1 year old though and i can say it is nice to look back sometimes as i had rose coloured glasses remembering her 1st year and it was helpful to see that she too skipped naps every now and then etc so it was not just "oh - olivia is a bad sleeper and alex was an angel"  :roll: