Just a quick note to say that Dh has got back to the country following his posting to the Gulf. He isn't home yet (as if I'd be posting to Mumsnet if he was ), but he is back in the country, and should be home sometime this afternoon.
I just want to thank all the members of mumsnet who gave me so much support, it helped a huge amount. I enjoyed the discussions that we had very much.
Seahorse, I hope that your dh is hope as soon as possible. And to all the other Mumsnetters who had family or friends in the Gulf I hope they get back soon.