Hiya. Re. the left side sleeping thing I heard it was good to get in the practice of doing too. I've been doing it for about a month now and I sleep better now I've got in the practice of it (always a front sleeper before - but obviously can't with growing bump!). I got one of those Dream-genii pillows and it really helped at first, but then I found during one of too many nights away in hotels for work that simply propping with pillows either side worked a treat. More pillows I say!
Wishwales I do hope you are hanging on in there. Thinking of you!
KTisPG Sometimes you have to remind the thoughtless blighters that your brain still works and not everything you do/think revolves around your pregnancy. I'm finding without fail that the first thing everyone asks me when they meet me is when am I stopping work, and that doesn't make me feel great because I have to work and I rely on people knowing I'm fit to work (I'm a freelancer). I'm completely sure that some people assume they are 'taking a load off you' by not including you in important things, or by not giving you work, and you have to politely but firmly put them right. I've actually found it really constructive to be completely honest and open about what my future plans are - not just using official channels either - even if my plans are a bit vague around the needing to work but not quite sure when, or even how, that's going to happen. People seem to appreciate that I'll keep them informed and that I'll be away for a while but back at some point. I know it's difficult when you feel you are being victimised or discriminated against, but will you really lose anything by dealing with it in the open? Whatever happens, I really hope it works out for you, and if this place is rubbish then the next is great!