Yay brickie and manatee that's fab news from both of you :)
Edgar I think that's sensible to get over it before getting pregnant - I possibly should have done that but sort of figured I'd just have to get on with it when pregnant! Today they didn't need any blood, so I feel as though I've gotten away with it. But definitely next time. Apparently when I was tiny I got really upset when my Mum told me she'd given blood and wanted her to go back and get them to put it back in!! So it's a rather established phobia of mine!
goodness I'm actually much worse with things being injected in than blood tests. I'm not delighted about blood tests (though haven't had one in quite a few years now), but although it makes me feel anxious I feel as though I can cope with it. Vaccinations though are a whole different ball game, and I have no idea why! It's very bizarre. But glad it's not just me, we can virtual handhold!!
Good advice though, thanks both (I'll try to keep it in mind and not cry - but I promise nothing!)
Just had first appointment with the midwife, to be honest nothing I hadn't already learnt from reading online. She said I'd probably have to go through it all again as I'm going to a different area (technically) for the hospital, so I'll probably have to go through it with another midwife. And my scans are going to be at a different hospital. She assures me that the NHS won't get confused by all these different places, I am slightly less convinced! But the most exciting piece of news was that she says it's fine to dye my hair... Thank god because my roots look bloody horrendous!!!