Hi Ladies,

It's D Day for Jo so I'm excitedly waiting for news and wishing her all the best. Yvette, thanks so much for keeping us posted - you're doing a sterling job.

Keen - how lovely to see you pet and I hope you are doing well. We've missed you like you wouldn't believe.

Bee - great to see you too and to know you are popping in. Hope things are going well with you and that puppy. I am saving my seat in here for you because you are going to need it this year!

Humphrey - congrats on the wonderful scan and I'm glad your morning sickness is finally starting to ease up. Great results too re risk for Downs so it must be a load off your mind.

Tiff and Gabby - Hi girls! Have missed you both but glad to see everything is well in NewbornLand.

Sal - hope you are doing well and that the little one is out of special care. Looking forward to hearing about it all and seeing his beautiful face.

Sush - best of luck for the test results. I hope everything is good on that front.

Amy - I've LOVED washing the baby clothes. I bought some Lux soap flakes and a very mild baby detergent just to try both out. I love the smell of Lux. It reminds me of when my brother was a baby ... that and the Johnson's Baby Shampoo ... it takes me back 30 years! I've washed most of Willmartin's clothes and blankets and his little bed has been made up for a while. Teddy is keeping it warm.

Had another check with the obstetrician yesterday. I cannot believe that in ten weeks, it will all be over ... or just beginning in another sense. This time has flown!

Hope everyone has a lovely Australia Day.

Talk to you all soon.

Mel