starangelk & mrs hendo - my first pregnancy i saw the heart beat at 5wks 3 days so they can pick it up pretty early. this pregnancy we say the heartbeat at 6 weeks and we got to hear the heartbeat at 8wks. amazing. that is sound that will stay with you forever. i am so excited for you both. don't worry about the hijacking! stay positive and talk to your bubbas everyday. sticky sticky vibes all around.

afm - dh left this morning with 15 mates to head down the the rugby league grand final in sydney. he goes every year and has the time of his life. always rings up drunk telling me how much he loves me and the dog. too funny. i fly to kangaroo island on sunday for 10 days to a buddhist retreat/study course which i am excited about. i won't have any internet or phone contact with anyone so that is spinning me out a bit. not talking to dh and my mum and no bellybelly will be very strange. i fly back in very late 14th oct then wake up and head into the city for my amnio fist thing on the 15th. dh will then be in perth for work so i won't see him till 17th. mum is coming with me to amnio. i have to be brave and strong - for me, dh and our bubba. its all getting a bit overwhelming today now dh has gone. anyway, everything has a reason behind it and maybe this is preparing me to be a brave strong mother! josh's mum - i will be saying lots of mantras for you and i hope everything goes well with your amnio on 13th. everything crossed for you. to all the new girls - i know your journey, stay positive and i look forward to seeing you all here when i get back. to everyone that is close to 'popping' - i wish you all a safe and speedy delivery and can't wait to hear the lovely news that all your bubbas are here when i return. to everyone else on the road....stay healthy and happy. i will miss this thread but i look forward to jumping back on with my great news that the amnio showed up no problems!!!!! love and hugs to you all. xxx Zoe