Hi Everyone. Sorry I haven't been around. I have been very busy with work and have also had a friend staying with us for a week. So no time to post, but I have tried to keep up with you all.

sryan - I am glad to hear that you have positive thoughts about AF. I found it quite confronting, but at the same time I was also desperate for it to arrive. It means that your body is healing and you will have your chance again.

Hammi - what a beautiful way to send Hamish to heaven. I know it must have been difficult to spread his ashes, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing you did what was right. Also - it is only natural to have memories that will haunt you. I am sure we all have them, and unfortunately it is now part of the uniform that we all wear. I still have Nathaniel's ashes, and have wondered what to do with them - but i think I am happy keeping them. I have told my DH that I want Nathaniel's memorial box buried with me so that I know it will always be looked after. I know that seems grim, but I could not stand him just being forgotten. I hope you are finding some peace, and know that your baby boy is looking after you.

Jo - glad to hear you enjoyed Michael Buble. I have also had late nights this past week - first a work function where I didn't get home until midnight, then 4 other nights sitting up until 1:30 chatting to my friend. I was exhausted! I am also waiting for my belly button to pop - at the moment it looks like a big hole under my shirts - I have the round belly but need the belly button to smooth it out.

Jen - all this talk of piercings has made me cringe I am such a whimp - I would never be able to get one done (though my ears are pierced) let alone doing it myself!!! Aaaggghhhh Thanks for your message. All is going well so far - but I will know more this afternoon as I have another scan. I think I have started to feel movement - it is like someone tickling me from inside my belly. I never had this with Nathaniel, so I can only assume it is the baby moving. I can't wait for proper kicks. I still stress - especially if I think I haven't felt anything for a while.

Not much else to report - I have the BIG scan next week on Tuesday. It will be a relief to get it over with. I have a bit of travel coming up - next week to Canberra and then Hobart the week after, all for work. I will be glad to get it over with. Everyone at work now knows about the pregnancy, and the new CEO has given me permission to work from home from now on. Very happy about that (especially as I was doing it already - now it is legit!!!).

Barbara - will catch up with you in the Preg threat

TM - you are missing in action - I hope all is well.