Wow busy times in the palace and the Deli! I've been busy in the workplace (cheek of them imposing on my MN time), so I've just been catching up on everything and will probably take up a whole page with a huge catch-up post!
I must start by saying i am really delighted to see some newly diffed Peshes! Huge Congrats to Salty, Gin and Muser (and also delighted that things are going well for cho and everything crossed that all's well with twinkle!). Just so delighted for you all! I am happily joining the prancing in the nip in your honour. Now, don't be strangers, we need a focus for our collective wisdom! Muser - tell me, are you tempted to keep the blanket now, or will you knit another one?! Hoping like anything that all will be smooth this time for you! Come on karma! And roll on 6 wk scan...
vag! Lovely to have you back. Was it amazing in Portugal? Went there for holidays last year and mainly toured around the under-rated North of the country. It was fantastic! And the people were lovely and tourists were not really a dime a dozen, so they weren't jaded with our attempts at Portuguese and so on. It was great.
Boxy - sorry to hear about the job stresses...but what great news about the horse-win! One in the eye for those that would attempt to buy him at half his worth. Hope it will help with the sale.
Rots sounds like a challenging decision at work, but I am inclined to agree with the others that a stern chat will let you find out more - hopefully enough to take a final decision.
Cunty - work stresses for you too - sounds like a complete pain. Poor public sector is taking the chop everywhere. It's not really fair. Hope that you get a bit more clarity soon to help you plan for the best. In the meantime, my bet's on Sunday!
Ski - hope the meeting goes well. Sure you'll nail it!
Curls can't remember if I already said, but how fantastic that you have managed to finally get a coherent answer out of the hospital and got some support for the birth you want. I am so so happy for you. Now gimme some of that cake you've been making. Nom nom. I am turning into a blimp, but what the hell.
Silver I hear you on the baby move worries, but the doctor said to me that it takes a while for the movements to really settle into an established pattern, from the time you first start feeling them. They can vary quite a bit and he specifically told me not to worry if there were days I felt them a lot less than others - this is normal up to a certain point (I think about 23 weeks or so, when they become more regular). If you are now exactly 23 weeks (as you may be, judging from your dates, please ignore me or wet fish slap me as seems appropriate.I have been sublimely unhelpful. )
reggie How's my closest thing to a EDD twin?! Very excited about your boy. 'Tis wonderful!
Okie hope your adorable little fellow got over his vomiting bug. Joys of motherhood eh?
Fanny - what a magnificent work of Art and how lucky you are to be able to enjoy it every day for free. Ahh the soaring wings and beating hooves of the magnificant pegasus. Why I expect it's driven up property prices in the neighbourhood.
Despite the already mammoth post, let me conclude by saying I bought a maternity swimsuit and look like a whale in it (hey it has GROWTH ROOM ok?). 'Tis depressing especially considering it was outrageously overpriced... Oh well, at least my boobs will no longer be making a bid for freedom out the sides - this had emerged as the major problem in relation to my old one.