Hi folks not been around for a while, went to stay at parents last week for a few nights which was a pleasant break from the routine. I agree BSH, the best thing about having more than one child is watching them interact - it does bring a tear to the eye. But saying that I'm struggling with the 'summer' hols, this pants weather is awful, we're going to wrap up and go to the park in the minute as I'm going crazy staying inside.
I'm also really struggling with sleep deprevation, the best he slept was as a newborn, when we would often get 6 or 7 hours up until about 8 weeks, and then sporadically since then. But for the last three weeks or so it's been wake up at 10.30 for a feed, then 2, 4 and sometimes as a special treat 6 aswell. In the words of dd2, 'snot fair'! dd1 and dd2 were both sleeping well by about 8 weeks (10 til 5 kind of thing) so this is a real shock. I'm trying not to sulk about it but it's not easy.
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis Merry. I guess you've been in pain for some time and at least now you know that something will start to happen. I know nothing about it, but a friend was diagnosed about 6 months ago and says that the medication has made a vast difference. I hope you get plenty of support and everything else that you need.
I'm looking forward to September when both dd1 and dd2 are at school as I can start taking Aaron swimming. He adores his bath, he gets really excited and giggly when he gets undressed and you pick him up to put him in it. Now he's in the big bath we fill it up just a little bit and just lie him down and he goes crazy (with delight). It's great to have your hands free too and hurts my back less.