dear everyone who posted:

i have not been able to get on this forum for at least a week (site maintenance or something) (didn't want you to think i was rude and ignoring your messages) but it is lovely to be able to log in today and be able to read all these kind messages.

It is really useful to me to hear from parents who have gone thru it already and know what you can do without (like the bassinnette) and what it is do-able to get secondhand.

I have now had my first midwife clinic and been told i have fabulous blood pressure. I am taking this as a good start!

I have a very limited social network (estranged from violent family) so i am so grateful to hear from all of you, it is just nice to hear your experiences and i am learning from all of you, so thank you so much.

thank you all so much =D>