Well, on St Patrick’s Day Saoirse turned 5 months old. It is amazing how much she has grown and developed. She now weighs 7.35 Kilos and measures 65.5cm. She is wearing clothes to fit 6-9 month olds! She is flipping over onto her stomach all the time now and even sleeps on her stomach. She is well able to put the soother back into her mouth and at last her hair is growing. She also does not mind being dressed too much (she used to HATE it) and still sleeps very well.

She is generally put to bed at about 7.30-8pm and sleeps through to 6.30-7am. Not bad by all accounts. She is able to sit with a little help from us. I think I will start her with the rice food in the coming weeks. She interacts with us and giggles a lot, meaning that we have to give her more attention.

Trish, you were right, she has her “witching hour” – between 6 and 7pm she becomes hyper and a little manic, laughing hysterically but can scream crying just as quickly! I bring her sometimes to the swimming pool and float her around in the warm water. She seems to like that and has recently discovered splashing with her little fat legs!

Just wanted to update those of you interested in Saoirse rather than the boat!