It's a long time since I posted but I have been trying to read all the messages.
I have started giving Diya homemade solids. She has tried peaches, apples, green beans and have given the store bought carrots for her. She loves carrots and rice cereal.
She is sitting up without for support for 1-2 mins and sits with support for a long time. She loves to stand up when Ramesh holds her. She loves to squeal now and almost screams with a shrilly voice sometimes. She figured that she could do it when I was shopping at walmart and that was not funny at all. Many ladies started to think that I was torturing her and when they saw that she was laughing, they were shocked pleasantly:) She is also rolling from her back to belly all the time now. She forgot that she could roll over from belly to back too. Her hair has grown a little too. When we let her float in the swimming pool, she didn't know what it was in the beginning. After 2 mins, she was all happy. Yet to do it again.
Reena, you shouldn't feel bad about ferberizing. You have to do what is right for you and Lord R. If he doesn't get sleep, it is not good for either of you. He needs to learn how to sleep because it as essential as food. I also forgot to tell you that on days I take Diya out for a walk or to the pool, she falls asleep easier. So I try to do it everyday. Once you start ferberizing, don't give up in the middle because then you'll send mixed signals to Lord R and it will be confusing for him and his crying will go to waste too.
Komal, congrats! That is such a great photo. I am glad you sent it to the contest.
Tweetie, I didn't read your message the other day. Boy, that would be hard if your neighbors were so rude. Did you finish it this weekend? As though you don't have enough already!
Vani, Rishi is so cute. I am sorry to tell this. Everytime you crib about your MIL, I almost end up laughing even though I feel bad for you. You write it so humorously. For e.g.,I was just imagining little Rishi on your MIL's arms when she was watching Sun TV very intently without caring about a thing in the world:) You should try to get a little alone time with Shyam. Leave Rishi for a lil bit with others. This will help you when Rishi gets stranger and separation anxiety.
Naveena, I couldn't see Yashu's pics. Why is it? How is she sleeping now?
Kyathi, how is jello doing now?
Maurni, I hope your Dad is doing well now.
Jayashree, why no messages from you? How is Yash doing?
PK, vaseline petroleum jelly protects the skin from all the wetness going deep inside the skin. We don't change the diapers every time they pee. So vaseline/cream helps the skin
I have posted Diya's pics in januarymommie albums. Let me know if you guys were able to see it.
That is all for now.
Vidya Jayashree replied. Hi Vidya,

I like reading long posts and updates, so keep writing..... Yash is doing good and keeping his mommy busy :-)
He is 6 mo old today, will write his update soon.
I am giving him all gerber stuff, I somehow keep thinking 'jab readymade mil raha hai toh additional mehnat kyon karu?' . But I know those who prepare baby food at home are so used to it that dont feel it as extra work.
Need to lose 15 lbs , we are going to India for vacation in Sept last week. I still look 3 mo. preg, abhi ke saare pics preg album mein daalun toh kissi ko pata nahi chale ga ki post-partum ke hai :-))....
Will chk out Diya's pics. Lots of love to her and you take care,

Jayashree Reena replied. Dear Vidya- did you ferberize Diya at all? I am dying here. Rishu has become even worse in terms of sleep. He has slept for only 15 mins since 8.45 in the morn and now its 6 PM. That also he slept as I left the house totally frustrated and tired and took him for a drive. Thot it was a phase but this looks like its gonne stay. Otherwise he is a happy baby in the sense he laughs/talks a lot and is very very active. He rolls over from both sides and my southie friends say that it looks like he is in Tirupati where people roll over and reach the temple! I have always maintained that he is a happy baby but he makes up for it during his feeds and naps or I should say un-feeds and un-naps. He tortures me while feeding and sleeping a lot. Aajkal to he wont sleep on his own for a single min. wants to be held and cries as soon as I put him down. As usual am feeling exhausted. He wants me all the time. Any idea what is going on. I thot its just a phase as he was away for vacation to Frisco but now looks like this is permanent. Am leaving for a walk now though I dont have any energy at all. Hope to hear from you soon. Can I email you for more details?

The extremely tired and sleep deprived Reena