Hello all - wow, so much going on!
Meerkat - congratulations! I will be joining you in six weeks!
Marleys - yet more great news about Andrew. I've got cravings for spinach, thinking about Popeye! The photos of Andrew is just gorgeous - you must be such proud parents.
Seity - great news about your sister. Like you, we want to have another in the future so it's a good sign for you.
Ellie - hello, nice to hear from you. It sounds like things are getting you down a bit so sending you a virtual hug and a piece of cake. Am afraid that I'd probably be useless trying to assist with coursework! I'mm finding work a bit of a strain at the moment as I've had a really bad back and had to take three days off. I couldn't get motivated to get any work done when I was off and now I'm going back tomorrow I feel really bad. Any chance of sending me some of that cotton wool to wrap my back up in?! And as for this thread offending, I feel that it keeps me sane and therefore is a NECESSITY!
Blossom - hello and welcome. Sorry to hear about your previous losses - hoping things go well for you this time around xx
Ava - yet more good news about Finlay. Keep at it lad!
Vicky - sorry that you're feeling so tired. If it's any consolation I'm only having the one but I haven't had any of this high-energy 2nd tri malarky! I can sleep in every day until 12 and then go to bed at 10 exhausted (which is how I spend most of my weekends). Did you manage to stay up for WTD?
Well we had our 20 week scan today. All fantastic. Saw little fingers and toes, backbone, ribs, it was incredible! We've already decided that LO has my pouty bottom lip and my bobble nose. And we didn't find out the sex, still on team yellow. Am really pleased as I thought I'd crack but once I got in there I was quite resolved. They went through my blood tests which they said were all excellent with high iron and reserves. So all in all a GREAT day. I don't mind having the back ache if everything is OK! Having said that, I know that this is a mere snapshot and not to get complacent. However, once we hit 24 weeks I am going to go and buy our first baby item: the baby bath! On the lookout now.
Hope everyone is well - from a smiley, happy Fran! xx