Chez - one of the many things I am thankful for is a genuinely caring ob. He has yet to say or do anything that has upset me - oh except at our first appointment when he told me I was miscarrying and what to expect. Not a lot of love during that consult, but hey it was my first experience with m/c.

It's good to hear about your success at work. It is so good to get a sense of satisfaction from work.

I am nervous about getting a cleaner - but the ob has suggested that I not take on too much, and this is one thing. But the idea of coming home on Fridays to a clean house, or waking up Saturday's to a clean house, is just perfect. DH would do it if I asked, but I don't want to. I will talk to HR tomorrow about my options at work. In essence what will happen is that I will go on unpaid medical leave. The job I do can't really be done part time, so it would mean a total shift in what I do. Not sure if the organisation can facilitate that for me. I have been so tired since Tuesday that not working has been welcome! Not looking forward to having to go to work tomorrow.

Gigi - any developments? Hoping you made it to the organic donought shop! Hope your stay in Byron has been blissfull.

I am glad that you get something out of your SANDS meetings. I didn't. It actually upset me and I felt out of place. My DH asked me not to go back because I was so agitated and upset after the meeting. DH normally doesn't bat an eyelid at what I decide to do and is usually "positively supportive". I think part of it was me, I don't talk in groups. But in that first meeting there was a couple there who were talking about their very recent loss. It was very raw for them and I wasn't ready to take on their pain. Also during the meeting another couple broke down and left the room. The facilitator went after them and because it's in my nature, I took over the role of facilitator because the first couple needed to keep talking and needed help to keep talking. So I suppose in a way I thought that I might have been able to contribute to the session more, but I didn't, and ended up taking on others pain. I just don't think it was a good fit for me. I got much more from one on one counseling and coming in here to BB.

I have lurked in other forums and I just don't get the same positive vibes that I get here in BB. Has anyone else found that?

Blessed - I tell you I love looking at that av. Everytime I see it I am reminded of just how beautiful Seth and Tait are, and how much they love you and guide you. Glad to hear that TAFE has started and is going ok. You must be so busy.

cmegelles - are you getting some of that wicked snow? I hoping both that AF arrives and doesn't come either.

Beata, if you're lurking. Still thinking of you. Shrove Tuesday is coming up.

Aries, Samcougar, Dimples - thinking of you all too With lots of love.

AFM - one day closer to my dream. I have got to go and do something about dinner. The m/s has given away to a real hunger. Better go satiate it. Take care.