Hello lovely ladies. I got back from the Big Smoke quite late last night, having knackered myself as usual 
Am not going over to the house until just after lunch. I am going to attempt a largeish catch up, sorry if I miss anyone.
Have agreed with consultant that we will stick to 29th Sept for section. DD2 is so high up (and looks and feels it an' all) and I was told not to fret about her arriving early. At least 7 and a half lb is the consultant's guess as well - we shall see! I'm sceptical, I can only imagine having another midge like DD. Also, my sore bump (ripping feeling behind the skin, inside), is...ripping inside 
It can happen in some second pregnancies apparently, and it has got to be monitored (wasn't told how or why and forgot to ask, and didn't note down the name of this problem, and it does have one) - have got cohydramol but have got to go back in a week and a half in case I need codeine, which I didn't think was allowed in pregnancy. Anyway, all very odd as although I am a podgster, bump itself isn't massive, am smaller than last time etc, no stretchmarks on outside of skin (gulp - yet).
Happy Anniversary to JJ and KP!
Veggie, so glad you had a lovely trip, you and the boys looked well and as if Dutch life is suiting you.
Jam, I think the jumpsuit is ace and I think Jam Jam Superglam is a good moniker
Effie, since you asked what I was doing in town, one of the things I did was go to an exhibition at the Tate Modern which was called 'Exposed: Voyeurism, Surveillance and the Camera' which I really enjoyed, though it was a bit dark in parts.
Trace - interested in the mooncup. I keep thinking about getting one and then chickening out, so it's good to hear you find it ok.
Katie, I am vv pleased for you about the scan. How are you feeling? When the house is finished (my mantra, 90% of my sentences begin that way) perhaps you can come over? Or we can have lunch in Worcester.
JJ - am so glad the bleeding appears to be ok. How worrying for you, though. If you are no going to Venice, does that mean you are no longer doing your tour of Britain? Oh, and my fave restaurant in Ox is...The Old Parsonage, which is owned, I believe, by Gee's. I do find Oxford a bit crap for restaurants (agree Gee's is v nice, don't know about Fishers so will look it up) - but I am a spoilt old bag.
Beans - speaking of posho places to eat - Chez Bruce, how marvellous! I thought it was so nice that you talked about a feeling of well being washing over you the other day at lunch. As to the nursery thing, can you not convince yourself that the cheaper ones won't be as good?
Syb - How was work, lovey? MoM was going to Canada for weeks.
DB - your reaction to DD starting school sounds textbook normal to me! Hope she enjoys it.
Rubes - I did smile at your DH's misadventure in Basingstoke. I think what you say about giving your DS a bit of freedom/autonomy is good psychology. They have so little at this age, it's small wonder they get frustrated. Since the food thing, I have been trying to do the same with DD in tiny ways (not just with food) but there aren't too many opportunities. Oh, and sympathies on the hitting etc. Pinching is back here, and kicking never really went away. But she is listening to me a bit more now if I say no. I think it might just be age. The singing thing with your DS is a funny one, though. Do you think he might think people are crying or upset when they sing?
Nolda, I am impressed with all you sailors. I am a very bad sailor and don't really like boats 
DP once participated in the Tall Ships Race so as usual we are chalk and cheese. It is actually a longstanding joke about how little, on the face of it, we have in common. Hey, I am sorry your DH laughs when you get really cross. That is VERY annoying. It sounds like counselling might be good if you could face it, even if you can't get DH to go along. I say that only because sometimes I think such things can make you consider things in a different way, or even give you a few tools with which to cope with problems.
WG - DD has been left for short periods with friends, but apart from GPs (who are willing but far away) we have one babysitter who first looked after DD when she was a month old. We don't use her often - perhaps once every couple of months, once a month at most, but DD loves her. We have given notes in the past (more about feeding than sleep routine) but actually, unless they want guidance, I think better to let them find their own way of dealing with your DD, because your DD might not necessarily expect her hard and fast routine with you to be replicated, as it won't be you doing it, if you see what I mean. We hardly ever go out on dates (I mean ALONE) and we do need to do it more. I would like once a month minimum.
SL - I am interested in the food malarkey so do keep telling me how it's going. Re: your MIL - there's probably no point in telling her to keep to your arrangements but quite frankly, the pressurising is more toxic coming from the parents than anyone, so I would say leave her to get on with it, unless it becomes apparent that your DS is really confused by it. Portion size is an interesting one. We weren't given guidelines on that, except to say that smaller, attractively presented mounds of food are more enticing. However, I reckon logic would dictate that you don't give massive amounts of the 'known' foods. With DD, I do notice that the new foods, if not tried, have at least been touched or messed with. If she eats two yoghurts then asks for more, try to say calmly, "But you have had two yoghurts, darling. You can have yoghurt again tomorrow."
Similar to Spot re: snacks. I used to fret and if DD didn't eat a meal I would keep offering snacks the whole day. Now I don't: it's the thing I find hardest, but if I don't, it just spoils the next meal.
I was given a lengthy report for O and various advice sheets. I will consult them and see if there's anything relevant I missed. We are going to see the NHS dietician in October - will be interesting to compare their approach with the private one.
Gosh, haven't I blathered on!