Sorry, I must have x-posted with you lolly. You are right about the help issue, that must have been so frustrating for you. Not that GPs are obliged to help, but to make promises and then not stick to them. Grr.
I've talked about it a lot with my folks because when we were in the UK before, when DS was little, help was a bit patchy. But then I lived over an hour from family, we were all spread across the country and DM was still working. Two years down the line and my sister has moved to be near my parents, as have other relatives, my parents are retired and are they are talking about a long term house share thing (house and annexe or similar) so we could live together but independent lives. It's an enormous decision though, and you are right that everyone needs to be totally honest and upfront about expectations otherwise it will all end in tears! I also have to factor in ex-DH, who has agreed In principle to go back but it's also got to work in practice for him. I don't know, it may all be a pipe dream but I feel as if, for ds's sake, I have to explore it as an option.
It's really good though to know that your DS settled at school and after school care - fab that he actually enjoys school!
Vvviola - sorry you're weekend's been a bit rough, hope your Dd feels better soon.
And AB, still thinking of you here too.
On a positive note, I'm taking DS to 'meet the wot wots' tomorrow. Can't decide if he's going to love it or run from the venue screaming. 