Yay! Loulabelle, that is awesome news. I am really happy for you.

Oooh, I am feeling excited anticipation for Jen, Bella and HotI - you are all so close. OK Bella, I'll place a bet - you will 'go' before HotI. Of course, Jen will beat you both!

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions re: ferritin. I have started taking a high potency iron supplement, called Hemagenics VegeCare. I took it during third tri last preg too. I make sure that I take it at the same time as I consume green leafys and foods high in Vit C. I have started having green smoothies again too. The funny thing is, now that I know how low my levels are, I have started to feel weak and tired. I must have been in denial before!

Arte - I like the taste of Floradix. I usually have a bottle in my fridge. My MW said it is good for raising haemoglobin levels but not terribly good at raising ferritin levels. My MW hasn't spoken to me about a cut off level. As you know, she has worked in the NZ system, is there a specific cut-off there? We have an appointment this week. I have absolute faith that my ferritin levels will rise in time for my 36 week bloods - well, that is what I am telling myself anyway!

Hi Christy - lucky you. I have never been at a birth that wasn't my own. I would just suggest talking to your friend about what she wants or expects from you, and follow her cues on the day, as what she wants may all change anyway! For me, I never want anyone to really 'do' anything. I like to be left alone. But if I want DH to do something, I want him to do it NOW. Usually, he just holds my hand and offers his claming presence. I want to know that he is totally available to me and not distracted by other demands.

Eutra- How is your precious bub? I LOVE chia seeds. I add them to whatever I can.

Hi to everyone else.