Angelfish - Ah, thanks for explaining that to me, I wasn't sure what it was all about. Sounds pretty non-scary I think last minute nerves are natural, you'll work through them and everything will be just fine.

Reet - Try kicking your DH in the calf repeatedly, then ask him how he feels the next day, lol. Best way to explain, I think. I also heard that not enough salt can cause cramping, but try not to over-do it with the salt because it encourages water retention and swelling.

I don't know if my Auntie is coming yet, but I don't see her wanting to miss out, she doesn't have any grandkids of her own yet so is always SUPER excited to meet a new great niece/nephew. I would be dreading the inlaws staying with you too...... ooooomgggggg..... stressful much? I can't believe they just assumed they'd all be in the delivery room with you! How awkward. Sounds like you'll have your work cut out for you, with the 'expert' and the know it all. If you need to scream, just scream lol. Maybe get your DH to have a quiet word with them about allowing you to find your feet, and NOT imposing their knowledge on you unless you ask. Even better, can you postpone their visit until a few weeks after the birth? That might give you a chance to establish your own routine before they descend on you.. hehe.

Dory - I've tried that kind of psychology on him before, but he just rolls his eyes. I tried explaining how much weight bubby is putting on each week right now, and the amount of energy that is sapping from me....... and he just thinks it's an excuse. It's starting to make me really mad. If he's had a hard day, I can forget about having my sore swollen feet rubbed, or anything else rubbed for that matter (lol). I know he works hard etc but I feel like I need a little bit of TLC too. Since there is no sex anymore, I need SOMETHING. I feel like in the last couple of weeks the intimacy has really disappeared while he puts all his focus on how much he hates his job. Which in turn just makes me feel guilty because he's doing this crappy job to support me. I don't know, I don't know!!! It's all so complicated. Is it going to be like this when the baby is here? "Oh I've had a rough day, you just do everything." I've been extremely exhausted the last few days from having to get up early for various appointments etc, and today was my first chance to sleep in. He knows this, but because I forgot to put his clean socks in the dryer, he comes bursting into the bedroom loudly, and says 'GEE, THANKS for washing my socks but you didn't tell me I had to dry them. Now I have to wear soaking wet socks all day'. Then slammed the door and went to work. No kiss goodbye, NOTHING. I couldn't believe it. He frigging woke me up, to yell at me about the fact that I didn't clean HIS socks to his standard? OMG! So I made a mistake. Again. Big deal. I do this from time to time as I'm not exactly 100% focussed on his laundry needs...... how hard is it for him to check the night before if he has dry socks? Oh no, that's all up to ME. And if I get it wrong, well.... look out. It's like the only things I hear from him are negative lately..... how sh** his job is, how unfair it all is, how his socks are wet, the dishes weren't done, I haven't vacuumed, I'm going to 'struggle' to lose the baby weight (WTF, I know, give me a chance before you start telling me how lazy I am and how I'll never do the exercise I need to). I could just CRY right now. In fact I think I might. At least he's not here to judge me for crying at the moment. I don't know how to explain any of how this makes me feel without him getting all defensive and having a tantrum. But I swear to god if he comes home and starts criticizing me again and then spends the rest of the night playing his F*****G Xbox, I'm going to scream. I know he works hard but I am tired too, although apparently I have no excuse because I do nothing, and what I do manage to accomplish is wrong or not up to standard. !@#$%^&*(

Melster - It really wouldn't make me feel better because she's the type to just never let that sort of stuff go. It'd be 30 years later and she'd still be stewing about how I dared to write her a letter about how I feel. It's just not even worth the hassle. When she pulls her stupid stunts, I tell her verbally that it p***** me off and that I'm not tolerating it. There's just no getting through to her, no matter HOW I tell her. She just isn't a reasonable person and can't admit fault for anything. Hooray for being almost 15 weeks pg though, go you! Enjoy your hubbie's shirts too lol...

Alish - That's so rude of your friend, I mean she could have at least ASKED. Bah!!

Ferrals - Bravo to your boy for having (pardon the pun) the kohunas to let you know! It is a good thing and speaks volumes about your parenting that he feels comfortable enough to do that. I hope all is okay. About the worrying about bubs... I know it can be hard to turn those thoughts off. They've actually started creeping in for me again lately, you know, since we've come so far I get a bit worried that something terrible might happen at the end. The only advice I have for you is to push those thoughts aside, and try to replace them with positives. If you find yourself worrying about the cord... tell yourself NO, it's fine until proven otherwise. I guess what I'm trying to say is worrying never changes the outcome of anything............ not that it stops us worrying. I don't know if any of that helped at all.... I'm a bit all over the place this morning.

Kit- Samuel is a beautiful name.... awwwww.

AFM - Well as you may or may not have gathered by my massive vent to Dory....... I feel crappy today. It's hot, I'm cranky and just feel like what little I manage to get done isn't appreciated. Not exactly motivating. I'm also angry that DP didn't even say goodbye this morning, BECAUSE OF A PAIR OF SOCKS. Why is it that it's ok for him to have a tantrum over stupid small things, but I have to be perfect, cool and calm, never getting angry even when it's warranted. I think I'm going to explode. I don't know if I'm just finally experiencing the pg rage that others have spoken about... or if it's just random 'my DP is being a jerk to me' feelings.