Hi Diana,

Sorry I have not responded to your messages - I decided that I needed to take myself away from it all for a while and that included popping on to this site. It was just a step I took to get my self through some difficult days.

I decided to hop on today to see how one of your friends went with her stitch - it sounds a little frightening but it went well and that's the main thing.

Me and the husband are heading off to the coast next week to have some 'us' time and to focus on TTC without other stresses. I am looking forward to the time away and having a break from everything.

I am having some issues at the moment with three girlfriends giving birth to their first baby in the next three weeks. All about a week apart. I was supposed to be 4 weeks behind one of them so it will be a difficult time for me over the next four weeks or so. My biggest concern is appearing bitter about their happiness - which really isn't the case - but I will do my best to look after myself and be happy for them at the same time.

No one (in my life anyway) knows that we are TTC. I make stories up to my friends about possible overseas travelling next year to put them off the trail that we might try again. That way, if we do fall pregnant, I can keep it from them for as long as possible. I want it to be top secret until I am pretty much bursting out of my clothes and it is past at least 29 weeks. I'll do my best anyway

How are you going? I noticed you were depressed on your mood? Sorry to hear... I have had a terrible few days myself. I just didn't know where it was coming from but then I realised that it is 10 years since my mum passed away and it was two months since I lost my little girl. Today is a new day though and I just try to keep fit and eat healthy because that always helps my mind feel lighter and happier!

I hope that everything is looking up for you in your world Diana.

Speak to you soon (and I will make sure I reply faster this time)

Love Jocelyn xxx