I just realised I never announced my good news on MN! I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on 18.01.12. The birth was very straightforward much to everyones surprise! The first couple of weeks were hard, but we are doing well and I am coping much better than I expected. I have even been able to take her out on my own, which I didn't think would be possible.
I am very much enjoying motherhood :)
(I will pop back another time to write about some hints on useful equipment I have found, as I am learning and adapting each day)