Kit - Be strong girl. The early days are the hardest. You can do this......and so can little Tiger. HCG levels start to taper off as the placenta takes over. There are some good web sites around that talk about HCG levels. The numbers are usually given in terms of a "range", but you probably know that anyway.

Sammy - bleeding is so hard for us and our Drs, but my Ob has often said to me that brown blood ( if it follows red blood) is not as medically concerning, although all bleeding is emotionally devastating. He also says that for some women bleeding continues throughout an otherwise healthy pregnancy. I found those things helpful to hear, even though I wanted definite answers, at least those answers give some hope. I hope those bloods come back tomorrow ok and your back ache is completely unrelated! It is good however that you haven't been sent off to the hossy for an anti D injection.

Elise - how are you going? I have to admit I went to Trade Secret and bought some baby clothes last week and washed them on the weekend! I couldn't go past the 7 piece set that said "precious one" everywhere. How apt.

MillyD - hopefully playing with DD was fun? Do oyu play that game with dolls or teddies or make believe?

Audax - how are you doing? Thinking of you.

All good here. I think I am in a "hump". So far along already but really still so far to go. Physically I am feeling the best I have felt in a long time, which is weird too. Makes me think I can take on the world, but I know I can't. It is nice to feel strong, both physically and emotionally, though rather than so vulnerable all of the time.

Murray - I am still VERY exicted to have you here. I am so so very happy that it's hard for me to contain my excitment.

Maddison - Hope your day with Max today is a good one.

Take care and believe.