Thank you all for your advice on the dog (i.e. "don't get a dog, have a baby") and all the pressure - sorry I mean 'advice' - on the whole baby issue and how we really should start trying; but we thought we should let you know (even though it's none of your business) we tried that and it didn't work so we're getting a dog - I do hope that's ok with you... oh, I'm sorry; have I made you uncomfortable?