T-Hopes - I heard lots of number 2's mean things are happening..... so we'll see what the next few days bring!

Kellie - I've lined DP up for some action over the weekend, lol. He seemed keen, I didn't have to twist his arm or anything! Hope your DD is having a great birthday today

Possum - There's nothing wrong with not making a big announcement at work......... people will definitely notice on their own eventually.... and once one does, usually the news spreads like wildfire anyway. I say do what you're comfortable with, and enjoy your pg! Looks like it won't be long until you're getting some proper kicks. How exciting!

Iona - Wow, 4 times is a lot! At that rate you might beat ME to the delivery room lol.

Alish - I felt pretty twingey around your stage of pg... I wouldn't worry too much unless the pain is increasing or you have any other weird symptoms. From memory, the stretching type pains lasted from about 15/16 weeks up until 24ish.. then I didn't notice it so much. Or maybe it just changed to that 'heavy' feeling. I've decided that even if I am induced, it's still a natural birth, and I will still stick to my plan to get through the pain without meds. Of course I realise anything can happen so I'm open to intervention if it's NEEDED. I have Reet on my FB and she's been baby shopping. I think this week is her DH's week off so she's probably busy DTD.. lol.

Ferrals - So great to hear from you! And yes you DO have the greatest DH... hehehe. I hope your hospital stay is comfortable, and Ella will be here before you know it. I guess technically you beat me to the hospital! LOL. Glad to hear you're doing well (except for the cannula.. ouch) and I can't wait to read your BA. After reading your next post... now I'm confused too!! Are you able to tell them NO I am not going home, I need to be here where I'm safe???? What an awful feeling not knowing if you can trust what a Dr tells you or not.

Angelfish - I think it's pretty normal to miss being pregnant. Well, the good parts anyway! My #2 habits are sounding more and more promising hehehe. Yay!

AFM - I don't know if anything much has changed yet, but I did have some period like pain last night which was bothering me a fair bit. Anyway, we did the laps of the shopping centre today. I managed a good 2 hours of walking at a pretty normal pace, instead of my normal fat lady shuffling. LOL. I found a gorgeous musical hippo toy which plays 'rockabye baby' to hang on the cot..... and just HAD to get it. Lunch was delicious, I ended up going for the burger with lots of pickles... as I couldn't think of anything spicy I felt like at the time. Now for the funny part. I know you girls will appreciate this story. I have this maxi dress I've been tying a knot in at the top and wearing as a skirt, because it's way more comfortable that way. ANYWAY........ as we got outside heading for the car, I look down and to my horror, my undies with pink lovehearts (I KNOW.. I KNOW...) are showing. It seems the 'arm hole' had slipped out of its carefully tucked in position and slid down far enough to reveal my lovely chunky thigh..... and a good portion of the side of my patterned undies. I laughed so hard I thought I might wet myself. I then told my sister off because she was meant to be 'spotting' me. LOL.... how embarrassment. It wouldn't have been as bad if I was wearing black undies or something. But no, it had to be the pink loveheart ones. I hope that gave you all a good