Get in line for the nagging, before my mum jumps the que! lol.  No, we don't have anyone else who can look after the girls.  We have spent our time trying to keep the family together against all odds (landlord wise), so haven't really gotten socially involved.  Means I'm in the birthing suite on my own again too!  That will be 2 Les has been there for, and 3 he wasn't!

Yeah, I know a lot of men who sook when sick, but Les isn't like that, when he gets sick, it is for real, 'cos he doesn't complain about it. 

We seem to be on the mend, so that's good.  I will catch up my appointments next week sometime.

Trust me!  My legs are crossed very tightly! lol.  We all seem to be getting over the flu now, so wasn't too bad, I suppose!

Yep, I'm convinced I'm playing flu tag with every other minti member that has had it! lol.

Oh well, we are getting over it now.  It certainly hasn't affected Ayla and Willow/s back chat or fighting!!!!!!!!

Missed said appointment, but still have my blood test to go tomorrow.  And probably a needle too.  man, I'm gonna be a pin cushion! lol.

I know I need to be seen, especially as the debate of when I am due is still raging.  Won't be happy if they want me to go back to Brissy for more scans, as I don't think I'd be coming home again! lol.

I'm a toughie, been dealing with Les' migraines for 7 years, so know how to make him feel better with the flu, which is sooo much easier! lol.  The girls, well, they are still feral! lol.

I'm missing the worst of it, so that is good.  Got no one else around to help, but I manage, and then get plenty of catch up sleep!

Hi Arna,yes,woman who have little ones close together do soilder on and god knows we are tough!!! I have always had classic migraines and am doing better since I found the triggers,might be worth looking into. I also understand the isolation due to money and everything you have to handle,that is not under any circumstances easy when you need a hand.  You need to think a bit of yourself dear Lady.  I know,you have to roll the eyes and think there is no way...understand,really I do.  BUT...what took me forever to understand is you have to,deserve to,and need to have and do something for yourself.  I know your writing does this for you. Just take care of yourself Arna,there are lots here that care about you so much!!!

thanks Marg, you really are a sweetie.  Les' migraines are usually triggered by stress and the heat!!!!! He's never had one in winter, so that's interesting.  Oh, and he always gets them at night too, or that's when they peek, so phew!

I know i have to take care of myself.  We've been offered a house closer to Ayla's school, just have to wait til they can clean it up and do the repairs, but then, I'll be over at the school helping as much as I can (baby and all!!!).

If I moved to Brisbane (so not happening unless public housing finds us a house), I'd have a large slice of the minti mums to keep me sane! lol.

Our hospital has a come in at 8 am and wait policy, so didn't want Les to be stuck with the girls for upto 5 hours when he was at his worst. 

We are starting to feel better, though I'm tired from being on night nurse duty! lol.  Yeah, couch is over that way somewhere, and I should be using it more, to help keep Puggle in for longer.  Sitting at the computer means lots of gravity working! lol.

No, it won't leave us alone, but at least this time round, only Les really went down with it.  The girls have breezed through, except for the coughing over night and first thing in the morning.

Me, well, I haven't had the same as Les.  Throat fine, sinus moderate pain, aches pains, well I am pregnant! lol.  Yeah, all in all, apart from coughing when the weather is cooler, I have missed all the action.  Bet I cop it full force now! lol.

You mentioned it last time, but I totally forgot!  I will endeavour to get some when I go out tomorrow.

I'm not as bad as the rest, so not all doom and gloom, though still a moody b***h, which is normal when I'm sick or stressed.

Been getting as much sleep as I can, but not overnight.  Should be on the couch instead of on the computer! lol.  Only occured to me earlier that I can still be on nurse patrol and sleep at the same time! lol.

So far, I've been the least affected by it.  Might have something to do with the fact that I'm still getting over the last round (and the ones before) so my immune system is fighting it quicker than everyone else.

I hope it stays away from you Fi, that's one thing you don't need right now.

I'm resting.....sort of....ok, so I should be on the couch more, but I can't help my minti addiction! lol.

I reckon we are going to struggle to make 36 weeks, which is 4 weeks away, but if I do, I'll be thinking my doctor was right all along.  Hhhmmm, there is still debate over due dates, but I'm sticking to the ultrasound date as they will induce me the next day if Puggle hasn't arrived! lol.

Keeping my fluids up, but oh boy, spending half the day on the toilet from it all! lol.  As for eating, on auto pilot there.

Everyone seems to be on the mend today, which is good.  Kept Ayla home from school because all she did was cough when she got up, but I think we should have sent her as she is fine during the day.  The rest of us, well, we have to put up with bossy boots and those boots are starting to get a little on the small side! lol.

I've worked out what the pains are.  My Braxton Hicks contractions are already starting to form a regular pattern!  they are constant from the same time each night, and quite painful for several hours.  they're also there during the day, but not as bad.  I reckon I'll be pushing to get to my due date, as I'm sure I didn't start this pattern this early with the other 4!

Everyone apart from me seems to be over the worst of the flu, still having sleepless nights, but the girls are still so full of energy! lol.  Les was bad yesterday, but much better today.  Just me waiting for the worst to hit.

I would tell Puggle to wait a bit longer, but I so want her out too! lol.  Ok, maybe another 4 weeks, I'd be happy with that.

I've heard it gets quicker with each baby, so yeah, don't think you'll be going over your due date. Hope that means a quick delivery for you too!!!!

If your getting b/hicks like that now, make sure you rest up!!!!

The girls must be getting excited to meet their sister!!

yeah, big sisters are excited.  Every thing is baby this and baby that! lol.

Even with Acacia (#4) I had my booking for induction, but she showed up 3 days before it, so if this one is early, it will certainly be a real rule breaker! lol.

I'm worried about how quick the labour will be, last time was 2.5 hours!  Yikes!  Only just made it to the hospital!

Thanks Dannii, sadly, I think tomorrow will be my bad day with the flu, especially seeing as I'm the one sleeping on the couch! lol.

Les hasn't been this sick with the flu for a couple of years, so I'm hoping he will get over it within a few days.  If I don't look after him and his needs, then I can't see to my own at all.

I've been worried for a few weeks now about what coughing is doing to Puggle, but she is still moving around and trying to head butt her way out, or so it feels, so I know she's ok.  I reckon and hope that this time, we will not make it to my due date!  So over going over! lol.

Hope all goes well with your appointment tomorrow.  Must be really hard not knowing what is going on, but after this one, you will know for next time.  We all were clueless once upon a time! lol.