This was the thread that helped me put a name to the style of garden that I love best. I have been working towards the cottage style for many years and never get tired of the evolution of it. Loved reading them all again today. Cheryl

He is perfect- preemies are so sweet - well all babies are, but preemies are special in my heart. You can't tell how teeny he is - he is an angel. They told us that preemies grow when they sleep. What a precious picture. How early was he born?

From the link above... THE single mother of octuplets born in California last week is seeking $2m (£1.37m) from media interviews and commercial sponsorship to help pay the cost of raising the children. Nadya Suleman, 33, plans a career as a television childcare expert after it emerged last week that she already had six children before giving birth on Monday. She now has 14 below the age of eight. Give me a break! Although still confined to an LA hospital bed, she intends to talk to two influential television hosts this week  media mogul Oprah Winfrey, and Diane Sawyer, who presents Good Morning America Sheesh...I wonder if Oprah or Diane even 'know' they are the chosen ones to tell her story. The whole matter is just disgusting. also from the link Angela Suleman, who is caring for the first six children  one of whom is autistic  while her daughter is in hospital, said yesterday that she had consulted a psychologist over NadyaÂs "obsession with children". Nadya Suleman, who describes herself as a "professional student" living off education grants and parental money, broke up with her boyfriend before the birth of her first child seven years ago. She sure knows how to work the 'system', and had better hope for big bucks so she will have a few left over after paying taxes and for the hospital bill. CA sure does not need another 8 children to be in the system

My vote would go against the soy formula. He's only five weeks old. All this switching around what you feed is not giving him a chance to adjust to the formula. There is also new controversy about using soy products for infants unless it is absolutely necessary. That would be babies who have a true milk allergy or are truly diagnosed with lactose intolerance. Colic just is. It is not diet related and there are many breast fed babies who go through it also. I know several and in fact because of the poor advice often given breast feeding mother's many panic and take them off the breast and put them on formula when they become colicky. So it most likely isn't the formula. it's probably an immature digestive system or an immature nervous system or perhaps a bit of both. Your DDIL needs to listen to her pediatrician or get a new one. He may just seem brusque about the colic because he hears it every day. If his manner isn't compatible with your DIL's wishes/needs then she should definitely seek out a pedi she is more comfortable with. Colic just is. Children survive it and grow into perfectly healthy people. My DD screamed for several hours a day for almost 6 months. Then she tapered but was still "colicky" for another 3 months. She was exclusively breast fed for 5 months when I was guilt tripped into starting cereal being a first time mother. It's heart-breaking to hear them scream and such a feeling of helplessness but he will survive. There has been excellent advice given on soothing him. As your DDIL gains confidence she will discover what works for him. My DD like to be held hanging face down over my arm while I swung from side to side. (a relaxed football hold) I learned to do everything with her like that. Thanks for the compliments on Mia. The dog with her is one of 3. I call them "the crows" since they perch and stare. They are siblings, one male and two females. The dog in the pic is one of the girls. She has appointed herself head nursemaid since the day she met Mia. The others are always nearby and are very protective of the babe.