Hello ladies,
My promise to catch up properly last night was scuppered by falling asleep while watching telly on the ipad. I keep telling people that I don't feel tired but maybe I am kidding myself :)
shazza I agree that your mat leave is sounding lovely. Very romantic even! Shazlette watch is in full swing around here.
buzzy so pleased that the scan went well and that you are feeling well cared for. I think it makes all the difference. They were lovely to me at the scan and everyone has been really positive about this being an ivf pregnancy. You sound like things are looking up generally, especially if you're back to work.
keep we got two eggs (from 10 follies) on the first round, one fertilised and a 2 day transfer (BFN). Second cycle got 8 eggs, all fertilised, one put back on day three and two subsequently made it to blast and into the freezer (BFP). Very excited that you are so close! Tearfulness sounds about right. I had a moment in the children's book section of Waterstones looking at all of the beautiful collections of classics that I want to buy already. My child will end up hating reading, won't they?
beetle they measured our sprog several times yesterday because he/she was lying face down. The first few measurements put me at 13+6 rather than 12+2. Once I'd emptied my bladder (only drank a pint but that was too much!) the wee one moved around a bit and they got a better measurement that put me at 12+6. They really can't be too exact so I wouldn't panic when the margins are still so small. I'm tempted to get some of my favourite treats sent from overseas family. At the risk of outing myself, I love dill pickle crisps. MrM thinks they're vile and won't come near me when I eat them 
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sweetie well done on the baby growing. A friend had twins each over 6 pounds. It was crazy but wonderful that they were both so big and healthy. Only three more pounds to go to match her!
mrshy snowsuits are so lovely. We'll be doing a family trip to a cold place for the sprog's first christmas I hope so will be needing a properly cozy one.
gin has been ages since you mentioned it but I was surprised to see that we are about the same age and trying for about the same length of time. Can't believe you're so close to the end as well.
dildals brilliant news on Bella's weight gain. You must keep some clothes for her when she's bigger. She'll be fascinated to see how tiny she was.
motor I can't wait to feel movements but I am sure that it gives another cause for stressing. I'm pleased that the mw was able to reassure you.
onions sorry to hear that ringlet is unwell. Typical that that would happen when you're ready to sort out the sleeping. The funeral dilemma is difficult. Dark dresses probably safe.
I'm sure that I have missed people but this is an awfully long post and I am afraid of losing it before I manage to post. Thanks everyone for the good wishes and congratulations. We are so happy now. I know that it is unlikely to last indefinitely but I will enjoy it for now. MrM's 84 year old aunt was over the moon - said it was the best news she and her husband had had for years. I am so hopeful that everyone will be healthy come May. The family has been through a lot in the past few years and I hope we get to celebrate the new arrival together.