NOT SLEEPING 13 MONTHS IN

That's crazy! I can't believe he stays awake that long! You must be exhausted! At least your Paed is taking you seriously, mine looked at me like I was crazy and over-exaggerating! But Colby only started sleeping through after Indy was born, so it's almost 4 years since I slept through the night and I'm going a little crazy. I give Allergex now and then when her allergies flare up, and she sleeps a little longer.

She has 7 teeth now, just cut 3 new ones these last 2 weeks. I don't think her teeth bother her though, no fever and no bad bum rashes. I'm just out of ideas. I did sleep training with her (which I have always been against but I was so desperate) so she falls asleep on her own, in her bed. Doesn't make a difference though. It's so frustrating.

Hi Deja,

I wanted to ask if Sion is sleeping any better? Indigo is still not sleeping through and never ever has (not even one night) But she has always battled with cramps and even though she's been weaned for a while, she has Nido still. Was wondering if putting Sion on Rice milk helped?

He is looking so adorable!

eeeeek, i just made an appointment!
10 January (no appointments before next year)

haha, now i'm nervous.

First consultation is R405 + R197 for the test.
I'm assuming that's the thing you were talking about holding on to? My homeopath never did any test. I did see sheets of paper talking about a Vega test, not sure if it's that, sounds like it could be, but she never mentioned doing anything like that.

aaaaah, i'm nervous - it's a lot of money, but i'm also hopeful he can help. And i'm scared cos i don't like new things lol.
Now to break the news to dh LoL

Maybe i should try and take him to see that doctor. My homeopath never picked up any things like that, however I did go to her for actual illnesses and not for prevention. But I did mention to her that the other dr had said i should really take logan there when he's well and i asked her why and if that was necessary but she said no, not really, because she's getting to know him anyway with him coming so often, so i just left it at that.

The remedies she gave me were for those specific illnesses he had, and i asked her how long they should take to work because that's why i never called back the first time, i thought it just needed longer. And she said they should work as fast as antibiotics - i should notice a definite improvement within 48 hours and if not then it's the wrong remedy.

So i think it can be used to treat immediate illnesses as well as long term problems.

I really would like to help build him up overall for the long run though because i hate him getting sick so often. I definitely do think antibiotics have their place, but i also think that many doctors these days overprescribe and jump to them far too quickly, and i'm too nervous to just not give them because he's already been in hospital 7 times, I'm always scared things get out of control if i don't do what the dr says. So if i can help him long term in some other way, to avoid all these illnesses (all originating from a simple snotty nose), then i really would like to.

I do know that homeopathy can work extremely well, but i also know it's a very fine art and the remedies are very person specific, so it's also fairly easy to get things wrong and then it doesn't work at all.

Also now would actually be the ideal time to go see that dr cos i start my leave on friday so would be available for any day/time appointment and then i also have him at home with me for a month before i go back to work and he goes back to creche. Maybe i should at least phone and find out how much it costs etc.

Oh, and on a good note, logan seems to like thyme tea - drinks it right out his sippy cup! So that makes my life nice and easy

I am all for honey and orange juice. In fact i have my own homemade hot toddy that i make up at the first sign of anything (rooibos, honey, lemon juice and orange juice). I mixed some up for logan once though and he spat it out. So i have no idea how to get honey into him. I've also tried giving it on a spoon and he clamped his mouth shut. Tried to give him some on toast for lunch today and he spat those out too. He's not a big fan of sweet things so i think that's why.