Thanks booksgalore. The person I'm seeing is actually the top of his game, usually private but got a referral through the NHS. I've actually chatted a lot to his secretary and she reassures me that he's very, very good and the 'control issues' are common and he'll take as long as necessary. I'm petrified. First appointment, our 5th wedding anniversary and 3 days before dd turns 3. It's certainly time.
Love the effect of the pethidine. DH had some for a leg injury once and it was hilarious listening to him prattle on about Pete's Dragon.