@speakout thank you for sharing some of the mother archetypes - I'm going to start reading up on them all soon now I have a bit more time in the evenings. It's interesting to hear your comment about the ambivalence, I think it's something a lot of women feel but it's often not spoken about (I have so much to say on this...but this most likely isn't the place)! I did a lot of inner work before coming to the conclusion that I absolutely did want a child, and I'm really glad I did as being rock solid sure has made all the sleep deprivations/mastitis etc. bearable 
. The black cat on the loose sounds fascinating - I wonder what it is? Your dawn picture is absolutely mesmerizing.
@VioletCharlotte I couldn't agree more - there is no way you can make another person aware of what it is to become someone's mother. Love your description of the protective feeling never going away, even when they're 6ft and have beards! The clock change has impacted my dog walk too, but I go in the morning and am grateful for a bit more light.
@Aerwyna that just 'knowing' is magic isn't it?! Because so often the thoughts in my head are unwelcome and informed from past conditioning and I choose to ignore them. But every now and then you get something come through and it's just incredibly obvious it's something...more.
@queenrollo your enchanting description almost made me want to do some laundry. Almost!
@Elasticatedwaist Sorry to hear about your sons job. Likewise your DH's lung issues, it must be a particularly worrisome time for you. Oooo I love trying to decipher dreams, like you I believe it's our subconscious talking to us. Have you come any closer to working it out? Great username btw .
@HillsBesideTheSea I'm sorry to read of your woes, but if it's any consolation you are so far from alone. An excellent salve to my scattered mind is an old fashioned notepad and paper...every time something pops into my head (something to do, something to research, someone to reply to etc.) I just jot it down, and then each evening I make a to do list for the following day. Just an idea.
I can't remember who mentioned the Aldi pumpkins but thank you! I went and bought three the other day. They are currently sat in quite a cute little pile on our dining table and they make me smile every time I see them.
It's been a damp, grey day here today. I walked the dog in the morning, we go whatever the weather (mostly) and as usual I cherished the hour to myself. Pregnancy and birth has humbled me in many ways, as well as slowed me down. I'm often reminded f the importance of taking gentle, nourishing steps towards looking after myself. My back, which has always been tricky, is particularly prickly at the moment, so I took 15 minutes in the day to do some stretches which helped a lot.
I am realising more and more that self care is important for yourself (a clear way to communicate your inherent value to yourself), but also it's crucial if you have to then go on and care for others. As the saying goes, you can't pour from an empty cup.
Have a peaceful evening everyone.