You lovely ladies nearly made me cry when I came on here and saw all of these lovely messages. I'm ok, I'm sorry if I've worried you by not posting on here...I guess I've just been feeling down and when I do, I lose all motivation to do anything. I don't think I'm necessarily any worse than before; I just think I'm now recognising the signs that have been around since Maddy was born if that makes sense? Maybe it's just now that we've gotten into a pattern that I've actually got 2 seconds to myself to realise what I'm feeling?

The good news is that I went to the gym yesterday for the first time and had my personal training session. OH MY GOD. I cannot lift my arms up today... *L* But he did target the 'back fat' & 'tuckshop lady arm' areas. I'm totally embarassed to say that I almost passed out at the end...I wasn't even doing anything cardio, just using a machine and suddenly I couldn't see! *LMAO* I'm going to my first class on Saturday morning called 'Body Balance' which is tai chi, yoga & pilates all in one.

Meg - I think it's fantastic that you're studying life coaching. It sounds like a perfect little niche for you; and I love some of the suggestions you gave to Sara. I'm certainly going to use some of them myself. So sorry that Coco was ill last night and didn't sleep very well for you - hopefully she will sleep today so you can get a nanna nap in! hehe I would love to join your mother's group if we move to Sydney....or like you said, we could literally make our own! *L*

Sarajo - {{{{hugs babe}}}} I truly hope that you are starting to feel better too hon. I haven't had a chance to read your post in the depression thread, but from what I've read from your posts here, we are literally interchangable. How is little Abby doing? She sounds like she's just started to crawl up a storm. I wish we were in the US (or you in Australia) so that we could all just catch up and chat. Well, if you, Don & Abby want to take a holiday, come to Australia! You wouldn't have to pay for accomodation, you could just tour Oz by visiting your BB friends! hehe

Christy - thank you so much hon! How is Matilda going? I can't believe how fast (well, to me anyway) your pregnancy has gone. Any names picked out for the new one yet? Have you got anything interesting planned for the next few weeks?

Kate - You sound like such a busy woman! I hope your 'good' baby came back over the last few nights and you've managed to get some sleep. Sorry to hear that Jasmine has been a clingy little girl...it does make it difficult to do things when you're the only one they'll go to doesn't it? I'm with the other girls, Jasmine sounds SO advanced with her development! Has a new tooth popped yet?

Melly - how is everything going with ex-DF? Logan is such a cutie...I love looking at the photos on his website. Can't wait to see the professional photos that you've had done - how did Logan like posing? You are such a clever woman, it can't have been easy getting such a good mark in your studies with a young bubba. I have trouble constructing a normal sentence together these days, and here you are acing your assessment! hehe Has your Mum been helping you with Logan while you've been writing your assignments etc?

Tiggy - {{{{{}}}}}} I can't believe how much depression you've had to deal with post-babies. Everytime I think I can't be in any more awe of what you've dealt with; I hear something new that just paints you as a super-mum in my eyes. I feel so selfish when I'm feeling down because I tend to want to just off-load Maddy to someone else; I cant' imagine how you feel when you've got several children needing/wanting your attention. Somtimes I honestly think that taking that step and talking to someone (getting some counselling/medication to help) is harder than admitting you might have PND. So glad to hear that little Noah has cut his first tooth and his nappies are getting better. Poor little Ivy, she's really had a rough trot hasn't she? WOW on the rolling and everything....I bet you're looking forward to them crawling with some trepidation! *L*

Christie - how is gorgeous little Owen!? You deserve a medal for everything youv'e had to deal with lately - it must have been so scary for you to hear they thought it might have been meningitis. I would have lost the plot totally had I been in your place; and here you are pregnant with no.2 as well! Have things gone smoothly since you went home from the hospital? Please make sure you take care of yourself! {{{{hugs}}}}

Renee - it's lovely seeing you here; I hope you feel welcome to our little group! The other girls are right, we love seeing new faces in here and I hope you feel like you are welcome - you could never impose! We love to chat and love hearing about each other's babies; plus we're always happy to help where we can. I can honestly say I don't know where I'd be right now without these fantastic ladies...I'll always feel a connection to the girls I shared my pregnancy with. Marnie sounds just gorgeous, I love her name. How did she sleep for you both last night?

I'm so sorry if I've forgotten anyone...this has been a mega post, so I'm going to hit post and then go back and read some posts. I'll come back and edit when I come back!

HUGE HUGS to everyone and a big thank you. I've really appreciated the support and wishes over the last few days. Hope you all have a fantastic day...must go, Maddy is crying in her playgym!