Lol Deb, isn't it funny how much a man will try to deny these sort of things. It's like they are so used to being able to control everything but this is one thing that they can't. It doesn't matter whether or not they are ready for bub, bub is coming whether they like it or not and there is nothing they can do about it.

Mark is being exactly the same. You'd think by now that he'd know that there is nothing that he can say or do to change the inevitable.

On the bringing home baby note. I think that the first few weeks are trial and error. I guess when you think of it, it's like starting a new job, you have to find your feet. There wil always be someone for you to call or chat to (even on BB) that is ready to help out but ultimately in the end it's up to you to sort out any problems.

Usuallly if bub is crying you'll go through your mental list - hungry, wet, dirty, wind pains, overtired (the worst). When you have gone through that list it's time to start it all over again. Sometimes bub just has a crying day like we do. Funnily enough as I am typing this I am thinking to myself - Trish try and remember this in a few weeks time, when you sleep deprived, hungry and cranky.

Remember to always take some time out for yourself, even if it's only for 10minutes in the evening to have a relaxing bath - by yourself......

I think that parenting classes would be a great idea and yes they do need to focus on that abit more during antenatal classes. Afterall, there are only so many different ways they can teach you to push


Take care
Trish