Swiz, I've been offering water instead of milk firstly for the 12-6 period then for the last 2 days after going to bed at 7. For me it's been relatively easy because she likes water and it does settle her. I figure I have to offer her something because I wake in the night with a dry nose, throat etc so need to take water. She's been sleeping with us tho so she has the comfort of us being closer. I think it has made a bit of difference but it has by no means stopped her waking or indeed easing the difficulty in settling her at the mo but I know that's nothing to do with wanting milk because she's not routing in the same way as she did before.I think your lo is about a month younger than mine? (DD is 8 months) in which case you're probably fine to give it a go. I decided to try and cut out the 11 oclock feed because I thought I was giving her mixed messages. You can have milk when you wake but not all the time. We'll see how long it lasts.
Ratfly, I've no doubt eczema is playing a part at the mo, she it scratching as soon as her clothes come off and is constantly rubbing her sore little feet together. It's really flared up recently which I've read teething and the weather can play a part in. I feel for them I really do. Try and keep your lo cool it helps.
Cruise, so sorry that you're suffering again. If it's any comfort I think you're right to get him up again and let him fit in around what you're doing in the evening. Perhaps try again when DD is in bed.
Tibs
Gotta dash but back later, take care all. Cruise, CAT me if you want to chat.
Anyone heard from Amberjee recently?
PS My night wasn't too bad, waking at 11 and 3. Dirty nappy and water at 3 then back til 6. She spent a god 30 minutes pinching and fidgetting but nothing major.