*Ash* and loulabelle - thinking of you both every day as you prepare to welcome your bubs to the world

Ash - it was so wonderful having DH home for so long...I can see how bonded he is to C which is really special...he was such a great support to me while he was at home - we're very lucky to both be in the public service which has great leave provisions - 14wks paid mat leave for me (I'm taking it at half pay), plus 6wks I had saved up in annual leave (also taking at half pay) and DH had 4wks paternity leave plus 7wks annual leave. Truthfully, it's been a tough adjustment with him back at work - yesterday C was so unsettled all day and I ended up sending DH a text saying 'I can't do this'...as soon as DH got home, C cracked a massive grin and was laughing and playing with DH for hours. It broke my heart - wish he could just stay home with us forever in the love cocoon we made for ourselves

Jen - I haven't had a chance to get on my computer to look at your photo but can't wait to see it!!