Blue, fantastic! Congratulations and what lovely news to wake up to.
Sorry, nothing as exciting to report here I'm afraid 
. Just one of those days where I couldn't post yesterday due to DS climbing around.
Ollie good luck today. I had all 4 out a few years ago, and it wasn't half as bad as I thought it would be. Rest up later.
Red glad you had a good time last night, I understand that whole put yourself out there thing, its hard as you get older. I have found that the further up the career ladder I climb, I am making less friends. When you are a staff nurse on the ward you get invited to drinks etc and it's easy to forge some friendships even if they are fairly casual. No one invites Matron for a drink though. 
I hear the pain regarding childcare costs. DS's is £60 a day, which is the going rate here. One thing I didn't realise is the the 15 hours free once they turn three is only for term time only, so only for 30-odd weeks a year. Like you Amber my salary will be wiped out when I return to work after DC2. However, jobs in the NHS are so fragile that I suspect working and trying not too wince at the cost is the best way to go really. I could look at a nanny share, but DS is so happy in his nursery and I think the eating in big groups that they do at mealtimes is really helping with managing his allergies. Just have to remember its not forever. Marsha agree that if you look for a pre-school group in the area, they will be cheaper but will do morning sessions only.
I understand what you mean about maternity stripes Sanuk, same for bf tops too.
Have decided that I would like to track down some olive green Houlihans for the summer. I have a pair of olive TS skinnies that are really worn, but I loved them. I am picturing olive Houlihans with a bright pink belt.
Hopefully let me know about the Me and Em if it comes today - am still thinking about it.