Sorry to hear about the sick household Nutter. I hope it doesn't turn out to be anything too serious. And that weird pain gets sorted out too... Sending healing vibes your way!

Doodle- those sand water tables are awesome! Good choice!
You really are having a rough trot. I hope the counsellor is helpful and gives you some coping strategies. You are right, you need support too! Don't forget that we are all here to support you too.

Yules- Glad you have your fur baby with you at last. How did he cope with the journey? that there is only 2 more weeks until you are in a house!
As for your question about birthday presents, we managed to avoid too many new toys. My Mum gave E a little pink plastic trike, so that DS and DD have one each. And she got another one for her house too. FIL opened a bank account for her and my Dad gave her a toy and some books - nothing too bulky so it won't take up too much room. But we got E a gold heart locket. Something she can keep and wear forever if she chooses. We will get her name engraved on it too. Not a cheap present, but then we think of all the things that J has been given and she will never receive and it feels really good to give her something special just for her that she will never have to share with anyone else.