Just a quick post from me, as have caught up on all of what I've missed in our week in Portugal.
First off, Pixie big hugs to you. I'm so sorry that your DH had to move so rapidly. I'm a planner myself, and like to take time over such big life changing things, so I think I'd also react badly to a sudden shift. But I'm glad you reached out on MN and I hope things seem better soon.
Second, I was sad to read of people's stresses over the past week but I was also happy to know that we've created such a great support group. You gals are fantastic - roll on the meet-ups!
And in no particular order (this is based on what I can remember as I've no time for multiple windows):
Manda another huge Maclaren fan here - we have the quest and it's great: comfy for DS (he has most of his naps in there now), lightweight but sturdy, easy peasy to collapse and handled the flight to/from Portugal v well. It's definitely one of our "best" purchases. I'll also be in NYC in December - we're out to the in-laws in Philly for Christmas but will be spending a week or soon in NYC with my DH working out of the NY office and staying at a friend's apartment (I'm hoping that a week in trendy Brooklyn will cure me of my fantasy of moving there 
...). Transatlantic will be grand - just think of all the extra space vs a short haul Europe flight, no baggage restrictions, able to watch movies while feeding etc. I'm quite looking forward to it myself!
Scoobie you're mad for the travel plans! But you'd be madder to not go so I think you'll have a great time. Hope DS gets over his cold soon. And hope the CTS clears up though sorry to hear the steroid injection hasn't worked - hopefully it's like PD says about it getting worse before getting better.
BMI so glad to hear DD was unscathed by her brush with the wind. And the crawling! I bet she's a total cutie but you'll be getting eyes on the back of your head now 
Smac I'm planning to be an independent nappy advisor - start with selling via nappuccinos and eventually get a website up and running. I looked at some of the companies (mainly lollipop and fill your pants) but just don't like the idea of being tied to a particular company. I may well pick your brains via FB!
Donttry glad to hear DD is taking to food so well . DS is a great eater now but I'd say it took a week for him to really get the hang of it. Now, 3+ weeks in he's been literally having what we have but we pay attention to salt content of course (it was a dream on holidays, as no faffing around with any special kit for him). And the poo change suits me grand, as the bumgenius are so much less messy (the poo pops right off into the toilet, tis great!). OK, enough poopy talk from me 
. PS was laughing at you just realising who RKD is 
PD you sleb you. Can't believe I missed your Wright Stuff moment. Though considering I can't stand the show I would have missed it even if we'd been in the UK! Hope you feel better soon. It must be hard "treating" yourself iykwim (maybe "diagnosing" would be a better choice of word there).
Welcome to TooBlessed - I went out with a Norwegian as a teenager and spent some time in his family's cabin, which was lovely. But wouldn't fancy having to learn Norwegian though! So hats off to you learning it.
Dizzi well done on the interview. My sis worked for Gartner many moons ago (left nearly a decade ago) but loved it while she was there. She worked out in San Jose for them too.
For all the sleep deprived, my sympathies. DS is still a rubbish sleeper - wakes 3-4 times a night but I'm coping with the lack of sleep (just). I just worry about what will happen when I finally give up BFing [decides to cross that bridge when I come to it].
For all those dealing with relationship stress, I echo Arcadie's advice to talk talk talk. I praise DH where I can as well. But I will also go nuclear pull him up if I think he's being unreasonable (eg claiming to be more tired than me - I am fully sure he would literally be ill by now if he'd had as little sleep as me! - or trying to be passive aggressive via DS - kind of "gosh, isn't mummy [insert irritating remark]" - bugs the socks off me, mainly as my MIL is queen of the passive-aggressive communication). Anyway, am rambling but hope all marriages are on surer footing [and all mums are having some well deserved wine/chocolate/telly]
For all those worried about childcare, it's reassuring to hear from others on here that babies thrive. I'm in the process of looking at nurseries etc and I'm finding it a little depressing (I would love to not go back...I have my flexible working app meeting on Monday next and am not looking forward to going into the office at all [sigh]).
IWCAS on looking for tips re childcare, you can see if any of your local childrens' centres do a stay and play for childminders that you could drop in on to chat to some and see if anyone knows anyone who's available. One of my NCT friends found her childminder that way. Others have found nannies by just asking women at places like singing at the library and getting details passed on.
We had a great week in Portugal - v relaxing and lots of days at the beach. It was a v rustic spot, so lots of simple pleasures like reading and snoozing and hanging out just the three of us. Perfect for BLW too as ate mostly outside and there were dogs about who were more than happy to scoop up what DS dropped! DS got his two first teeth while we were away - didn't seem too bothered and seems to enjoy the fact that he can now bite food as well as suck.
And tonight we finally put him in his big cot (the bedside co-sleeper cot has been comedy small for him for aaaages but I had to be ready before I could switch him over 
). He's still in our room but will (hopefully) spend more time asleep in his cot. My PIL arrive for a visit this week so we're planning on moving him into his own room once they leave.
OK, now off to drink some wine and finish unpacking. Toodle pip for now!