omgoodness missy tania! what an amazing year you've had. from no kids to 2!

i can imagine the strain it's putting on your relationship and finances but just think, she's 16, you've really only got a couple of years to change the pattern and help change a person's life for good. Just a couple of years and we all know how fast that'll go! specially with little trent to keep you on your toes and fingers crossed another bub as well

but big kudos to you both. what a hard task you have but hopefully the pay off is a well adjusted young lady who becomes a real part of your family. and big hugs to you, i can't even begin to imagine how it would have tunred your world upside down.

as for weight loss. i lost 30kg several years ago (and have kept it off, mostly lol) and can only really encourage you to take the plunge and do it. what it does for your self esteem, your energy, mental health and happiness is amazing. Not only that it really does help in the baby making and with two littlies you'll probably need a pair of runnign shoes anyway lol. I certainly don't want to lecture you or anything and i'm sure you've heard it all before, but just wanted to share what my experience was. I've got weight to lose still from the pregnancy and am certainly going to try but probably not as vigorously as I would if i weren't planning to get preggers again soon.

any news step granny boc! hey that's two grans we have on this forum!!! just shows you how families come in all shapes and sizes - and ages

we are off to FNQ tomorrow and DH let me extend my stay an extra 5 days (he's still coming home on the original date but i'm staying on with the bub) so i'm super excited. been 18 mths since i was home and even then it was for just 4 days! can't wait to show off my beautiful, gorgeous baby boy and for my dad to spend some time with his grandson (he's only seen him once when ash was only a few days old). so i probably won't be on much... nto sure if we are taking the computy with us

ox