Deb - thanks so much for the kind words. I know that you, more than anyone, know the hardships of trying to hold a baby in for as long as possible.
As for the expressing advice.... already started couple of weeks ago although not that religous. Will get into it more now when I can find the time!

WTH - YOu poor darl. Sounds like the last bit of your pg is not the exciting time it should be eithetr. Glad DD on the mend. If only you could be too!
Great that bubs is big and doing welll. Hopefully he/she hangs it out until your plannned c/s date

megsmum - thanks for the info re your DD1. Sounds like a rough time. Hope we can avoid that but guess I will have to deal with whatever comes now

AFM - CTGs have been fine and Upsy still active which is great. Had appt with OB today and eased some of my concerns re induction. Stil not over the moon re the whole deal but don't have much choice.
Turns out I am already 2cm dilated so may well go on my own before induction date! OB has now set this for next Thurs given I am "ready" to go anyway. He feels its probabnly my body preparing as bubs needs to come out sooner anyway. Have had another freak at the reality of a date now set but beginning to switch to practical organisation mode. EEEK, this time next week I will be only hrs away from meeting Upsy ( if she hasn't come already)