Diana -- aha, surprise trips with DH! What a good one you have there. I hope you have a great time! Have you continued to DTD in case ovulation came this week? I'm sorry you have to have the added headache of irregular ovulation; it's hard enough to be where we are even when everything is working like a well-oiled machine. I had no idea that there was so much benefit to the accupuncture, though -- sounds like something you might want to look into!

Teagz -- yeah, it is definitely amazing, the things that can come out of people's mouths. I can't recall if anyone said any REALLY obviously dumb things to me (I would call the "deformed babies" and "overcrowded planet anyway" to be in the really obviously dumb category), but even the things people say to try to be comforting are often hurtful when you give them a little thought. I think it will be great for you to see a counselor, if it's the right person you find. It can take some of the pressure off of everyone involved and give you a safe place to talk about anything you want.

Laney -- you still have a ways to go before you pass your tough anniversary dates, so it's perfectly understandable that you're feeling so much angest -- even if it's sad and unfair. Like Katie said in the preg thread, the loss of innoconce and joy about being pregnant is something we've also suffered. I'm thinking of you today -- I know your appointment will be later in the day for me and even nighttime already for the Australian girls, but you know we are ALL hoping and praying for an excellent result that will allow you to smile today.

Dee -- I understand what you mean about the BBQ. Sometimes you want to be with people, sometimes you don't, and sometimes the mood shift happens just like *that*. I have some friends who were really good at understanding that I might show up for a party only to turn around and go home right away. Make sure your DH knows how much you appreciate him talking about his feelings, too -- the boys need so much positive feedback!

Oh, Theresa... if I say that you experience giving birth to Zachary doesn't sound fun, it would be such an understatement! I'm glad you've gotten to start on your way to a much happier, healthier delivery!

Jo -- congrats on your long service and your ability to move around a bit more! And, of course, on being 26 weeks!

Sue -- sorry to hear about DH's job, but I've noticed that those kind of things are in a whole other perspective now. He will find a new job and you guys will be okay -- Lily's pending arrival makes all of that stuff a bit smaller and less important.

Rozzie -- will there be more sessions for your VBAC class or was it just the one? I understand that it was a pain in the ass, and I agree about it being flabbergasting how little some people know. I had to laugh at that story about the woman who was about to have her second baby wondering if you still had periods after a hysterectomy -- don't remember who told it. I can add that my mom thought a pregnancy was "20-something" weeks long when I first told her I was pregnant with Beiron and that I was 13 weeks (she was mad that I'd waited until the baby was "almost here" to tell her...) Congrats on buying the pram and the diapers! It feels a bit funny but also great, doesn't it? I picked up the car seat on Friday night, and it was just sort of a strange feeling, but mostly a good one.

Sorry for anyone or anything I missed -- I'm having a hard time just keeping track of who is who some days, especially with BB names vs. real life names. Sorry if I'm not totally on the ball!