....sorry, looks like a long one again, I just can't stop getting carried away with writing !!!
Misdee - I think you've lost a week. Serena is 2 days older than Niklas and I counted the weeks several times !
Shalaa - its great to be able to swim outside, but the water is too cold to take Niklas in above his knees, its not so much fun if I don't have someone to go with! But I am spoilt, I get to go with people and swim plenty of times!
It sounds really cute feeding Caleb the baby rice! I'm really excited about starting Niklas on solids! He's definitely not ready yet though so have to be patient (not my stregth!)!
Cristina - DID YOU PASS?
ZoeC - no comments on mixed feeding, but I guess a couple of the others are managing it really well. Could it be the heat that Rebecca is getting thirsty at night because of the heat? Niklas has been waking more (or not sleeping at all the last few nights and i think that's the reason.
Bonym - hope the wisdom tooth is getting better. There is only one solution to that problem - have it taken out. I was miserable with mine for about 2 years before I plucked up the courage to go to the dentist and get it done. Was so much happier once i was rid of them.
Jambot - Niklas will take ebm (formula,tea or water) from any bottle when he want to, I think the best one I have though is an NUK bottle, it has a fairly flat round bit at the base of the teat, its supposed to be more like a real breast shape than other bottles. I think the thing is to persevere, make sure the baby is hungry enough but not distressed when fed with a bottle - advice from someone who has had little success however !
I took Niklas to the doctor, she said it is just a virus, no bacterial infection which is good . She recommended feeding him some cammomile tea, which he guzzled down very thirstily. He is a bit up and down (mood and temperature) but I think its probably more the heat than anything else. He is feeding very often but for short periods again and is often fussing when feeding. I am worried about him getting dehydrated so was happy the doc recommended some cammomile tea for him.
Keep meaning to mention that he loves his tummy time, but gets frustrated - i think he wants to move forward and be able to grab stuff while he is on his tummy. He also wants to sit up on our knees all the time and loves bouncing on his legs but the doctor said no sitting him up until he is 6 months old (unless gets himself into sitting position) he gets so frustrated being down on the floor all the time.
Have also looked at the new pics put up! Lovely!!! Nice to see the faces of some of the mums as well. We haven't taken any good ones recently, but if Niklas stays alseep long enough now i'll put some more up.