Hi everyone,

You're all so much better at responding to individuals than me yet ~ sorry!

Karen van - thank you so much for your sharing the story of your lovely monument. I have tears streaming down my face. There's synergy in the ebb and flow of cleaning and renewing. Congratulations on your brand new

Mel1979 - it's so tricky being 'without' when everyone around you is 'with'. I know just what you mean about the emotionally draining side of putting on the 'happy face' and going out in difficult public situations! How lucky you are to have such a terrific 'support crew' around you.

Jen - it's so funny reading your trials and tribulations with smilies, etc! You've made me realise there's way more to all of this than I had realised!!! (and I've got my first question this time, too!)

Hannah - my DH is totally up with my dates as well! When we were trying for newbie because it was leading up to and just after our wedding (in October) we lost a bit of spontaneity ~ he was nearly as bad as me as to which days were best! But, he said last night he's ready as soon as I am to TTC again. He's more supportive than I could ever have wished for.

AFM - We're just breathing together at the moment. Taking one day at a time. We all went to a local market today and then to Bunnings (big hardware and gardening shop here in Aus) for bits and pieces. We've had a lovely time together, and thankfully the small boy seems to have gone off to sleep without too much bother tonight. Since Christmas he's been all over the place, in much the same way as me, so hopefully we're both on the mend now.

Hello to everyone else - hope you've all had sensational weekends.

Take care.