i'm back -now i have time to acknowledge the rest of you! only just made it in time for swimming lessons -oops!!!
lan - we know about my little hiatus from here during Dec so I understand what you mean about feeling like you need a break from TTC talk/thinking/living it! Until people are in our positions I honestly don't think they can truly understand how consuming it is for us. And just when we think we are "above" some of the grief it bloody knocks us for a six again! We are here for you, you have my number, sms or call if you need to anytime! sending you the biggest hug i can muster!!!

syran -i second the sick leave! WOW!! i got to use mine while i was off with josh and it was great that they let me use it for something preg related, so i am happy you have that option too. relax a bit more and enjoy that gorgeous bubs growing in there!
cindee -wishing you loads of luck for your ultrasound in 3 weeks, hope the weeks fly by for you! at least you have a OB that you have some confidence in and feel better about their care -its half the battle for us all!
paula - and your posts continue to ake me smile - i'm not sure if you realise how funny you are, even when i am sure you are trying not to be!oops! maybe i have put the pressure on - good luck with the last exam!!
hi to everyone else! i have had such a full on day today that i don't know how i got through it with this heat! it does'nt seem as bad as they predicted tho!!
xxx