Hello girls
I woke up at 5.38 this morn. That really isn't bad as I only had 20 mins of head in hands as once it was 6 I felt stragnely better, as 6 anything seems vaguely civilised. Or am I mad? Anyway, I can't thank you all enough for your kind support. I am still struggling, tbh. It actually isn't like me to feel like this for more than a day or two. However, I do take hope from the fact that (some) things will start to ease off one by one over about the next month and I do strongly believe that the potent pregnancy hormones are magnifying everything, plus the strain of working on the house more or less every spare minute! Again, though, you have all really helped me, so thanks to everyone who has chipped in. And DP is being kind. He can be an impatient bugger and I know he is really trying to help.
Spot, I am sorry about that row. Apart from missing someone when they have been away, when you have also needed a bit of help and they aren't in a position to provide it I think it would ratchet up the emotional temperature even further. Start afresh today, if you haven't already.
Beans, that is intense about the bulimia. Wow. I can see how it could get to be an addiction, that. I understand about that fatty feeling and how corrosive it is. But it's early days to be pressurising yourself about weight (I'm a hypocrite there, though, as I am doing it and my poor babe isn't even born).
To which end - Rubes, I can scarcely believe you have 10kg to shed, having seen you recently! Well, I have put on about 8kg now. I am kinda hoping that's it for the weight gain, with 3 weeks left. But even leaving that aside, I still had 12-13kg to get rid of before I was preg, so that little project will keep me busy, post recovery. Anyway, enough of that. I am sorry you are still feeling low after the folks' departure. Completely understandable. Do think you need little beacons of things to look forward to, though, of varying kinds! The 6 wk check (wow, can it really be 6 wks?) doesn't really cut it!
Sybs, I know you offered to come and visit and I would adore to have you and I know I have been crap organising it, but that is really because of our stupid schedule with the house at the mo. I think I might struggle to get something sorted in the next three weeks but please please come and see the lot of us when the latest Lady has made an appearance.
DD is still persisting with calling me Lady. It's several weeks now. Oh, Rubes, you asked about the walking - she is very tottery and since those few independent steps has gone back to simply enjoying cruising! But that's fine and I feel it's merely a case of getting her confidence up now.
Avo, what did you decide about the MMR? DD was a little unwell bang on 10 days after it, but it quite mild. I think it's v variable as others have said. Oooh, you have that lovely wedding to attend soon, I bet you are so looking forward to it.
Re: the beauty of the English countryside, Veg, I am a bit ashamed to say I take it for granted sometimes, especially living round here. I'm still laughing that you had an Aussie flag on your backpack to ensure you weren't mistaken for being English 
I genuinely think most Brits are in denial about their image in the wider world.
Ok, so the MIL has been here since yesterday afternoon. DP is in court virtually all week so it will be me and her most of the time. She wants to help so I really can't be too harsh, but she is so trying. Anyway, the kitchen is starting to take shape and I have to have the living room completely decorated by Friday (currently dirty and untouched and with a bare concrete floor, as it has been used as a repository for kitchen, appliances and tools) as the carper fitter is coming. Ulp. Ditto the landing and three sets of stairs. What a shame magic pixies aren't real. I wish I could borrow Santa's elves for a week I have to dash to London tonight (just for the evening) for a house meeting. It's the AGM of our building and I am on the management committee. Too dull for words. Have good Mondays, all.