Thanks for saying that lollipopmother today was just horrendous. C cried whilst i got her changed to go in, then about 20mins in tried to fall asleep in the water! Cue meltdown in pool. Lovely instructor said she might be tired but not to worry, she'll get there (she's youngest in class).
However, today was the day wonderful DP has a convention to go to tonight, so he came with us to pool and so was there to help! . I gave him her, and all her stuff and said "you get her dressed" (he was fully clothed with blue plastic thingies over shoes). Such a relief to just have me to get dressed. the look on people's faces though as I left changing rooms with empty car seat....I could tell they were dying to ask where the baby was....
On subject of routines and naps, not sure if it helps but mine is similar(ish) to carrie's:
C wakes around 7 or 8 and has bottle. Nap around 9am for about 35 mins (today she woke at 6am as she turned herself over in cot, she fed, went back to sleep until 8.30am and still needed nap at 9!!). We generally feed again at 10/10.30 and then go out so she sleeps in car or in pram. if at home, she may grab another 30min nap but not in cot. Feeds again around 1.30.
Then she will have her mega nap (about 2 hours) from 3 till 5pm. Feeds and then has really good awake time. Bath at 6.30, last bottle and in bed around 7.15. Generally sleeps till 7ish. We used to dreamfeed at 10pm but didn;t one night and she never woke up till morning.
All the above routine C has instigated. I have never pushed her to do anything but followed her lead. Now I know she prefers a long late nap, i will help her to settle herself if she needs it, but only cos I now know what she wants IYSWIM.
And loving the piccies on fb - aren't they all gorgeous! Ta for lovely messages about C and yes, there are a few photos of her on top of the cooker - it does have a solid glass cover though!!