HPL – take up the rest option girl..... it's well worth it. I love it, just wish I could do a bit more. But once I became pregnant, it wasn't just about me anymore. Glad your contractions stopped by themselves – that is a very good sign. Rest up and try not to worry. You'll find ways to work around the reduction in $ and the lack of a $ tree.

Millyd – I have always wondered that myself but never followed it up! Good to see you're at 8 weeks now.

Hoping – you're right – it's such misery in the early days.... the m/s doesn't help and neither does the exhaustion but as you said it does get better, esp when you can start to feel bubs move regularly. Hope that you can withstand the next 2 weeks ok til your next scan.

Sammy P – keep strong girl, you will feel better soon enough.

Angelfish – awesome news. Good to know bubs is keeping safe and snuggley. You must be feeling so much better.... hold on to that feeling.

Hmm, sorry about your partners lack of understanding. Tell him it like having gastro. Or better still next time he gets the man flu, refuse to assist him and expect him to do as he expects you to do now. It's nice to dream.. I am not sure I could ever put it into practice. But sweetie – put yourself and your baby first which you seem to be doing. Blimey, the man needs to get some boundaries on those kids. It is just not on to be jumping on you like that.

Milly 5 – I so understand some of your comments. It's just the madness of pregnancy after such a hard journey. I am so excited for you – 30 weeks is just such a milestone. But look out I am not too far behind you..... oh my hair – no do, just a colour and foils. A bit of a red hue which I don't like but it will be ok. Better than the greys.....

Alice – how are you doing?

Ric – how are you......? Been a while since you've posted. Thinking of you.

Hoping – when is your next scan scheduled?

Iona - how are you doing?

Possum, Murray, Audax, Mo4, Kit, Crumpet, Ashie, Teagm, Elise ( getting closer) – belly rubs to you and thinking of you.

AFM – all well here. See the Obs this Friday. I get so excited about my appointments – one because I get to go out and because I get some reassurance about how bubs is growing but also because of the simple fact that I am seeing my Ob's in his rooms and not him coming to see me in hossy. I will be happy for him to do that, but not for another 10 weeks.....

I love the fact I can feel bubs move at regular times. DH was trying to hear the heartbeat by putting his ear on my tum and baby booted him in the ear. LOL. Baby also seems to kick now in response to pussy cats purring or snuggling up close. It does make this journey so much easier. There is still fear and trepidation, but it's less intense.

LOL – as I type one of the fur babies is trying to burrow under the blanket on the end of the bed. Poor blossom must be cold or just up to mischief.