afternoon folks... I have been in work since 7am trying to keep on top of things, worked through lunch and so - decided to have a MN catch up. Will try and respond to some people but pleaae . no offence to anyone i miss out 
miskate - it sounds like transverse baby?? was maternity action able to advise you in any way about your job worries? i also thought you couldnt be made redundant whilst on mat leave??
My mat cover is advertised on Friday. i dont think they will get anyone to cover s it is such a specific set of skills / experience required. i know my poor colleague really really needs someone in, as do I. I am trying to fit a years work into the 6 months from april to oct but .... another part of me doesnt want just anybody coming into my post. I have a great job and feel incredibly lucky to have it and dont want anyone to much it up. precious much??
ladydolly - just booked in fr 2nd set of lazydiasy classes - i am really enjoying them - how are you finding them??
fantastic news for you on the windfall - that is great. i guess it couldnt have come at a better time and gives you real breathing space 
bunny kitten - that is such a shame about your appts. did you manage to get any further with it for your next set of appointments?. I always go in with a sheet and my questions etc so i am clear as to what i want to get out of each meeting. My MW now jokes about it but i dont want any "white coat" syndrome to cloud my thinking! :-]
twiglet - your nursery sounds really fab. love the sound of it - and quite fancy it for my own bedroom actually!! our nursery is still a work in progress - ahem! it is rainbow coloured and DD is doing a huge rainbow mural on one wall. she has also painted pictures which we have framed for the wall. I have still the curtains and bunting to complete ......
Shocked at some of the bump comments people make - twigletbump and those comments!!!!
Babybutton – glad you had a good holiday and poor you – still copng with sickness.
Annrarose – maybe your MIL is just jealous of all attention and support on here?? Also jealous of the idea of a waddle of online pg ladies ready to jump to your defence???
I am really pleased that you got support and reassurance from MW re bf and visits. Everyone is different but I thik should be careful befre we generalise and knock them all entirely – not all interfering bodies.
In my experience – I knew exactly when they were coming – with pre arranged times and if that needed to change they rang me. A couple of times I said it didn't suit – they were fine with that. I never felt they were checking up on me or snopping – I found them really supportive, especially with breastfeeding. Like greenstone – they didn't bat an eyelid at my messy house and more concerned with how baby and i were doing and how bf was going.
Babyshowers – glad those who have had them enjoyed them. a couple of friends mentionend one for me but then they had a rethink as they know what I am like. For me – I think they can be so focused on spending money and are a bit too commercialised for me. I have suggested that if they really want to do something - we go for a low key lunch instead.
Vicky – no heartburn here but hopefully someone will be along with ideas. Maybe someone on sept or oct thread has coped with it??
For those who asked - i think blood tests are standard at 28 weeks – hopefully all those who dont like it / bruise etc will get off easily??
Hopeful – hopefully yr furniture arrived and is constructed as we speak …..
I had my 30 wek scan and appt yesterday. growth is spot on - head, stomach, arms, legs etc. Amniotic fluid fine and despite worry of a few weeks ago - measuring spot on for dates. All good. baby transverse - with head facing down so now gotta spin this baby!!!
Met with consultant too - she is lovely. I had her last time as well. All on for my homebirth and no indicators at this stage that i shouldnt get it. I also re-iterated that i WILL NOT be induced on due date! DP was fab support on that too.
Into my last 10 weeks - yeeehaaaa!