After the overwhelming support I've received on my thread I had to start another. Well I didn't have to but I have found all the advice so helpful that even if I only receive one more piece it will help.
I'll try and post the link to the full sorry story. Never linked on my phone before so it may not work.
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/1722750-This-doesnt-look-good-does-it?pg=40&order=