Cheryl_M

I'm now convinced its lack of milk because I was stupidly giving her solids first then milk. Have now switched around and she slept 11 hours last night! I know it may not last but a good sign anyway. I've cut down her porridge at breakfast as I think this was putting her off keeping her feeds up during the day. Dulwich girl -- I'm grateful for you making the comment about the HV. She made me feel awful when I left the clinic!

I know of a midwife you can call who takes my baby's clothes to a refuge through a church on Barry Road. Her details are: Anna Rawlinson 07891 468667. She very kindly came to my flat to collect the clothes to save me doing it.

Hello sailor --- I was thinking I might try that today unless she screams for her milk of course! Thanks again everyone, always find this website so helpful! Gill and Joe --- don't apologise! I felt a bit guilty when I read your comment and thought me saying I was exhausted was a slight exaggeration. I completely and utterly sympathise with you and admire that you sound like you're still smiling through it all! I hope things settle down for you

Thank you SO much guys! I give her food first then milk and have wondered if it should be the other way around! Will she still want food after drinking her milk? I'm definitely trying that tomorrow. She used to take 8oz each feed then we started weaning and she's down to about 5oz. Saw the health visitor yesterday but she said it was fine and I shouldn't be complaining she sleeps so long! Ooops :-S As far as sleep goes, she has 30 mins mid morning, an hour early afternoon then 30 mins late afternoon around 5pm. I try to keep her awake so not to sleep so late but bless her, she can't keep her eyes open! Hopefully she won't need that 5pm nap for much longer.

She takes about half the amount of milk she used to. Is that normal? She turns away when she doesn't want more and I try to give her some more around 1.5/2 hours later but she's not interested.

My lovely 6 month old daughter has blessed us with her sleeping 11/12 hours a night from around 3 months. However, as soon as we started weaning 3 weeks ago, she's ready for her day to begin at 4am! I'm completely exhausted and going back to work full-time in 2 weeks. Can anyone offer any advice or tips as to why this is happening? I am very grateful she still sleeps 9 hours but just confused as I thought they slept longer when they started eating proper food? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

So my parents have decided a cheap little cotbed with a good mattress will do the job. In the meantime I'll check out the little pop up travel cot for small trips away. Thanks guys! Much appreciated. Have a great weekend!

I go home to my parents once a month so it will be used quite frequently. I looked at a few Graco cots so thanks for the recommendation but yes a bit pricey. I suppose a good mattress is the most important thing. Cheers guys.

Looking for recommendations on travel cots please! Is it worth spending more so it lasts until they are aprrox. 3 years old?

No I havent read them, thanks for that!

My daughter is now 3 months old and having come out of the "fog" of sleepless nights etc., its time for us both to socialise. Can anyone recommend any good groups within the East Dulwich area?

Am looking to register my 8 month old baby there and wondered if anyone had any up-to-date reviews to give? The older ones I read didn't seem too favourable.