Ooh this is all very exciting isn't it? Avo, if your C name is the one I'm thinking it might be, is it a Shakespearean name? If so, that's what I guessed LadyT's DD1 might be called. And I can only think of one P name with 4 syllables - would defo go with DD1's name! Hmm, just had a thought - what if the scans were all wrong and it was a boy!
jj fingers crossed for you this morning.
zj DD isn't sleeping with a pillow yet (I think DS had one from about 2.2 when he moved into a bed). They are fine from 12 months I think, but should be quite flat.
Rubes my DCs have never been to nursery, although DS has been at preschool - which is mornings or afternoons - since 2.5 (he started off with 2 sessions & now has 4). They've both always gone to lots of toddler groups, story time at the library, that sort of thing (at least one a day Monday-Thursday), which I think are great for just being round other kids, a change of scene, different kinds of stimulation etc. but not necessarily language so much. Now television, that's a different story. Honestly I think if you're selective then TV can be fantastic for their language at this age. Something Special is great, and my personal favourite is Peppa Pig. I think they've put a hell of a lot of thought into the language - it's simple yet everyday and natural, and there is a wide range of vocabulary and easy-to-understand scenarios, which they wouldn't necessarily come across for a long time just from our everyday routines. DS and DD have definitely picked up loads from watching these 2 programmes in particular. With PP I record them then edit out the ads. I know not everyone is into a lot of TV for their DCs but we have to get on and do other stuff sometimes. My DCs watch loads and it certainly hasn't held their language back at all - far from it.
trace how are things at work now? For what it's worth I would have done exactly the same as you did - I don't see what else you could have done without putting yourself in an even more awkward position. The farmhouse looks great. You should buy it for the name alone, then it could make sweet music with my new house (check out the street name). I was going to say my semi does not qualify as property porn by anyone's standards but actually...