Update 6 - 10 weeks old

Hi All, well firstly let me apologies for the delay in my update - I really don't have any excuse but I will make one up. Have been really busy playing each day and don't get time to do much else. Very slack I know but what can I say - I have a baby.

Anyway, we are all well and thriving. Charlotte is getting bigger by the minute. She is now 5.35kg and is 58.5 cm long. I am having trouble with clothes now as she is starting to get too long for tops and trousers and she has already out grown her beautiful party dress. I can't believe how much she has changed in such a sort time. I really don't want her to grow anymore as I love her just the way she is.

We have reached another milestone this week - last night was the 2nd night of sleeping in her own big bed (cot) in her own room, all by herself (except for mummy coming in ever hour to check that she is still breathing). She has finally out grown the basinette but still looks too tiny for the cot. She has been great with no dramas at all (except from me......worry wart). I even noticed last night that she is now nearly as long as the baby bath when lying on her back. Before I was able to float her back and forth in the bath but now I hit her head if I do it. She will soon have to sit up to be bathed.

I have also noticed a lot of little changes about her like - her hands are not constantly clenched now, and she has a lot more awake time and play. She also pulls her head up and pushes up with her arms more when put on her tummy. I even saw her trying to roll over onto her back from her tummy the other day - she didn't quite make it but with a little more momento I think she will be doing it by herself before too long. It will not be long before I am not able to leave her on the lounge or by herself on the floor.

I brought a new light weight stroller yesterday (to take away on holidays) and I used it for the first time today.....must say not very happy with it. I rang the shop and explained that I was not happy and would like to swap for another model and they told me to bring it in and if they think that it is not scratched they will do so. The problem I have with it is that the brake peddle sticks out further then the wheels so when you go backwards up stairs (which you do all the time with a pram) the wheels constantly lock - very frustrating. I will take it back tomorrow and see what they say - not holding my breath.

Charlotte must be very tired today......she has been asleep for the majority of 11am to 3pm. I actually feel a little lost as she generally doesn't sleep much through the day so I have a little bit more time on my hands today (which is why I have finally got around to doing this update). I had a visit from a friend (Kerry) today which was nice - a lovely grown up conversation and lunch. The official Mothers Group has now finished, but we had our first unofficial gathering last Thursday and will do the same this week. We get together and talk about our experiences and exchange ideas etc - I really look forward to it each week. I have been invited to a tupperware meeting on Wednesday but I don't think I will go or I might spend money (we don't have). Mum is coming down on Friday and we are going to the Parenting show - that should be interesting - they are going to have the Australian Baby Whisperer (I know I didn't believe it either) doing talks which are meant to be really good and I am interested in finding out more about signing for children, might be something I would be interested in teaching Charlotte......we will see.

Anyway - best go, enjoy the new photos.

Sam