I agree 4madboys - I like the idea of it, but would probably either get too attached or too annoyed if someone didn't follow my advice (so definitely not the right person for the job!). Did you have a doula Turtle? Must admit never thought they were necessary until ds was born. With hindsight having someone to stand up to evil midwife would have been a godsend. (She wasn't completely evil, but quite inexperienced I think, and having someone non-emotionally involved, ie, not Mr P, to have assessed the situation would have made a big difference to me emotionally).
Everytime I've been on mat leave (a year with each one), I've contemplated and researched a change in career. But always come up with an excuse not to. I enjoy my job, I'm an engineer, and like the technically taxing stuff, but dislike the very long term projects (2 or 3 years) that invariably become even longer. Often thought I'd like to jack it all in and do something far more practical - like cutting grass for a living, but unfortunately doesn't pay very well in comparison. I'm due back at work in March next year, so its about time I started doing my research.
Good luck with your courses by the way.
Hows sleep going for all of you? We had been going really well, through to 4 or 5, and then settling back until 7 ish. For the past 3 or 4 weeks this has not been the case, waking at 2 then not really settling at all, ending up with him in bed with us, which although quite sweet in a way, not very practical - I like my space in bed and am far to selfish to co-sleep. Finally moved him into cot last week (he really was far too big for his basket) and it has started to improve. Last night he went through until 4, quick 10 min feed and back down until 7. So why do I feel so pants today? A few more nights like that and I may start to feel human again.
Can't believe he's 3 months old already. By the time dd1 was this age, we were getting ready for solids - started at 16 weeks (which was the advice then, don't want to start one of those evil when to wean debates!). I've really noticed with this one, that I don't really want the next stage to appear too quickly. With dd1 we were always looking out for the next milestone, which I think was a combination of difficult baby/inexperienced parents and fantasising that the next milestone (ie sitting, moving, eating, talking) would solve all our issues, and general excitement at seeing her grow up.
Finally got onto Facebook, which is proving to be quite addictive (more so than MN in my opinion). Two of you have asked me to be your friend (which is an honour ) - do we all become friends - sorry not sure about Facebook etiquette .
Didn't watch the kids won't eat programme - was it even worse than the lardy baby one?