thanks ladies I'm still here with nothing new to report yet (which is good I think), had some pain across the lower abdomen today but that can be positive or negative so who knows- I do think I'll be trying to get the ultrasound a little earlier than he wanted - maybe give it one more week and then ask - I would have thought 7 weeks (given I think I only ovulated a couple of days late so am pretty sure about my dates) should tell one way or the other. Thanks again for everyones support though - it means so much to me and is helping me in more ways than you know.

Tali - thanks for your message but today and tomorrow have been/will be flat tack for me with Tupperware (sort of good in a way as it keeps my mind off things)- hopefully next time you're down this way (if you get back down before you head to Melbourne). Your generosity is beautiful.

Rory - I actually had similar problems with midwives when I was leaving hospital wanting to give me a pile of BF stuff even though I was competently feeding him and did so with my first for 10 months.