I'm on JM all of the time, so I don't really have any big updates. But, I've asked for some advice recently and I wanted to let you know how things have worked out.
DIAPER RASH: Apparently, it wasn't the wipes....or the detergent I washed the CDs in.....or any of the other causes I thought were to blame. The magic cure? Making sure her bum was nice and dry before putting on the diaper. I let her air dry as much as possible or I pat her dry before I put on the cream. Oh, and I still am using the California Diaper cream because it does work and it smells so yummy!
BEDTIME: Knock on wood, I think we've figured it out. I believe it was Kris who suggested that the bath may have been making Betsy more alert -- that seems to have been part of the problem. I tried a couple of nights without baths and she went down easily. Now, I give her a bath around 5pm and then we still play for a while. And, if she takes a little nap in the late afternoon, I let her sleep. She gets her last bottle around 7. Whether or not she's asleep, I put her into her cradle, put on her music and her twilight turtle, give her a kiss and close the door. She fusses for up to half an hour, but she isn't crying any more.
PHOTO SHOOT: She had her photo shoot today. I forget which one of you ladies suggested putting the bib on her before hand, but THANK YOU! Miss Drools-a-lot didn't get anything on her pretty dress! I also relaxed about the crying and even ordered a picture with a pout and tears in her eyes.
Anyway, thank you for always offering great advice! I really appreciate it and I just wanted to let you know! You girls are great and I'm so glad that I have support like this.
