Hoorah! We're back on the air!

Brunette - maybe the plus side to having to put up with the double kicks is that they'll be so crowded in there soon, they won't be able to "pack a punch", so to speak?! Fingers crossed at any rate.

Jaki - yay for the 12 week scan! My DH sat there through the whole thing saying "holy sh*t!" repeatedly (how classy, who knows what the sonographer thought of us ) because it just blows you away, all the detail.

Worrywart - sweetie, its no wonder you are feeling anxious about a girl, with how you grew up. Its mainly a matter of what you're used to, though, you haven't spent much time around girls by the sounds. As everyone else says too, you're going to be a fantastic mum because a) you are conscious of your role as a parent, and b) you've fought damn hard for this baby! When and if the time comes that you have a daughter, you'll find your way. Don't forget there are lots of resources out there to help us new mums too - books, classes, people to talk to etc.

Juniper - happy half way! Hope you're feeling OK sweetie. You're on the downhill run now...

MaggiePie - an "avvy" is an avatar, the picture that some people have at the top of their message. Have a great time away this weekend! How exciting, dirty weekend Hope you have a nice relax, and enjoy the sleep ins.

AFM - all good here, I'm listening to the neighbour across the road with her 6 kids (the youngest 2 are twins) playing/fighting/screaming in their front yard, and just enjoying the peace and quiet in my house! I've really popped out over the last couple of weeks, but strangely its on one side more than the other? Went to a party on Saturday night, and EVERYONE patted my tummy, it seemed. I took great delight in telling them they were just patting my stomach/dinner, and that the baby was further down... I'm so mean!

Hope you're all keeping well!