wow, it's been busy in here for the past few days! just want to say i have so much respect for all you girls in here, whatever stage you're at. You are all strong, beautiful women and you all deserve the best in life. and i love your positivity and the friendship that's show here.

first of all BIG CONGRATS Bee on your little man. what a gorgeous name. I always think jacob sounds like it'd belong to a kind, compassionate person.

and I doubt you'll see this NIXON but just want to ad my best wishes and love to you. I can't wait till we here how it all goes. good luck and enjoy!!

BEL so glad you were able to pop in and say hi. i can hear your smile through your post!

BG and Nicole S - big hugs for you girls. Suppose it's a case of ''ready or not, here i come"! but although i'm not as far along as you both, i completely understand where you are coming from. I'm waiting, waiting for it to sink in and then when i do see a glimmer of reality, it's scary and lacking in confidence. i'm sure we'll figure it all out. and it sounds like, from bee and bel, that those thoughts evaporate pretty quickly after the birth lol. nevertheless, that doesn't help u feeling anxious, suppose all you can do is not stres too much about it.

hi to all the other girls. where are you at? (mentally or physically).

We had our viability scan yesterday and it went fabulous... HB 169bpm and bubs was measuring spot on 7w4d Our due date is Dec 14 (initially we'd been told 13th and the 14th two days later). What a sense of relief when i saw that little heartbeat, even shed a tear.

so we broke our news to our grandparents and a few close friends last night. (DH's grandprents are extremely elderly and frail and we really wanted to tell them asap iykwim). So there was lots of cheer across the phone lines for us last night. that has sort of made it feel more real.

I'm going to stop worrying about losing this pregancy as well. I decided yesterday "it's happening" and will now deal with everything as such. No more "mights'' or "ifs". Had no spotting, lots of symptoms, a strong heartbeat, am 28, very fit, eat very well, don't smoke nor drink and all the same with DH (expect spotting lol). So our risk factors are very very low. And i really have no signs or symptoms i should be worrying about. So the doubt is gone... adious! and i'm going to let mum buy a few things next week. and i'm going to start planning, and i'm going to enjoy it! (okay, i've finished lecturing myself)

anyway sorry for the rant, going to take The Cookie Monster (that's our jack russell) for a walk now (first in ages). our next scan, 10 weeks, is may 20. The time will fly by, i just know it.

Positive happy thoughts for everyone here.

hayley ox

ps oh anyone with ms, try those blackmore ginger tablets. i've been on them since the first since of ms. yesterday thought "oh i don't think these are doing anything, why bother'' WRONG! was very ill and nearly vomitted when dh suggested steak for dinner. lol. so back on the tabs this morning.