Hi Rachel, yeah the NCT seem to have a great rep, as loads of people have mentioned them. I think you are right, even though it feels a bit odd asking so much in advance, I'm a total prepare in advance lady.

Hi Jen, ME is jsut a bummer, no matter when you get it. The pregnancy part is interesting as you really have no idea how your body is going to react. I really have got the nausea bad, but I also have the best asthma control I've had in years. It  must be tough coming off tablets - I couldn't tolerate them, so was on nowt but paracetamol, and some of the fibro calmed down as soon as I got pregnant. I know it might not last, and that folk can find stuff comes back after the birth. I was also on the LDN for fibro stuff, as well as fertility. Some folk stay on the LDN all the way through, but there was not enough research to persuade me. Once I have finished breast feeding, then I will go back on it, as it was the best pain control I've had out a bottle. Does your daughter know she can use TENS just now around the shoulder area, (and not the girdle, lower back part)? I was advised to use this if needed. Also accupuncture from a qualified person can help with pain. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea; I just respond well to the needles.

Hi AuntieCtheM - I'm good : ). Shame about the constant nausea/hunger; it's not that bad, but I think it zonks the system a fair bit. Am vegetarian's nightmare right now; want meat, lots of it, and have turned into velociraptor. Think there is a wee part of me thinking; hmm, was hoping I could do stretches, etc for muscles, etc, but bending over can be a challenge, never mind a lot of movement, so am telling myself, look you are teaching your baby to relax, and that its ok to roll with things as they come.

Thank you again for people's well wishes and support - does more than you might think : )