Bean, it is so hard not to ss. I always flitted between months when I freely allowed myself to ss; feel hope and excitement and months when I told myself I was paying no attention to symptoms at all - and did all the same! I just hope this cycle is not doing your head in too much.
I really understand where you are coming from and think that having a conversation with a pg lady was big and brave of you. Remember that I used to sit next to an 'accidentally pg' girl at work? Well, I never once managed to have a conversation with her about her pregnancy, even though we had been friends until the day I found out she was expecting. Believe it or not, even now I avoid pg ladies like the plague. I may be expecting too but I don't feel comfortable around other pg people unless I know they have had difficulties ttc. I know its not a nice way to be and I wish it was different but its not. I am really worried about my scan as I know that in a split second the sonographer can give me news that will put me back to the darkest hours I have ever experienced.
I suspect that even when you get your BFP (which you will, I'm certain) you will still be a way off having recovered from what happened before. Please don't be hard on yourself. X
Rowan, I am sad to hear what happened to your friend and her family, she sounds like a strong and remarkable lady. So glad that you had fun with your God son, he's a lucky boy indeed. Oh, sounds like you had a great night too - oh how I love a ruby and a good few drinks! And of course it is still re-assuring to have your views on the flu jab honey. X
I hope everyone is having a good, slow weekend. Hopes. X