Pregpan, totally agree on what you're saying about cc, esp the point about supporting families in whatever way they need. I can't believe ppl are so insensitive as to quiz you on your choices...It just goes to show that it might be 2008 but there's still plenty of 1951 walking around inside ppls heads!! I had an interesting convo with the FDC lady this am about how I'm completely hanging to have DH home and how I really need time out, but she never really felt that way when her DH was working away, and she never felt the need for time out cos she is really energised by the time she spends with kids. I told her that is her gift to the world, mine obviously lies elsewhere . Gotta have my 'me' time. My point is we all bring what we bring to the planet, for some of us that means sharing the care of our children with others so we can get on with what we're here for, and for some of us it's caring for those children that is our most precious contribution.

Noni - I hope AF isn't too rough on you. Just remember it's your body's way of getting ready to receive a new little life!!

Aww thanks everyone. It's still 12 or so hours until DH gets home, I don't know if I can maintain this level of excitement too much longer ! Going to the flicks today to distract myself followed by a last little burst of retail therapy. Gotta admire my own style

Thanks Trill, I'm going to print those up, they sound pretty easy, my Kenwood will make short work of it!