Ah, yes, sometimesbrunette, I can see that it might raise suspicion if you provide but don't drink the booze haha! I'm just awful at keeping secrets so am going to have to avoid family/friends until we can tell them. I won't be able to resist spilling!
I filled in a form at the GP's this morning too. Apparently our first appointment is at home in a couple of weeks, they're going to call to arrange. They have also provided me with a couple of sample bottles with the warning that I shouldn't fill them yet but await further instruction lol! Not really sure what actually happens during the appointment though (especially since it's at home 
). It was quite weird telling the receptionist, I kept looking round the waiting room for anyone I might know.
Symptom-wise, I've had really bad back ache for about 3 days, crampy bloated and the occasional sicky feeling for well over a week, and yesterday's new one, a metallic taste in my mouth (which fortunately seems to come and go). Like you I was expecting to feel dreadful from the very beginning so am surprised that I'm feeling well at the moment, but am fairly certain it won't last!
When are you planning to have your private scan done? I hadn't even considered that, but it sounds like a good idea. Hmmm...