Hello everyone - am still around, but have been very busy with lots on my plate recently. Interestingly enough, since I put that comment on the Newcastle forum I haven't been able to find it again!
We're off to north Devon at the end of next week in a hope to get a bit of warm weather (not holding my breath, though!). DD has put me in a bit of a panic by saying that her DH is away on business that weekend, and she has decided she needs back up in case the baby arrives early. Children! When we booked to go away we were very careful to check with her that it was ok - she is due on 20th May, so probably nothing will happen. Must admit, though, that I was a bit hmm, when she said if all else fails she will contact her MIL who lives two hours away and ask her to come up - I hate to say it, but I would be gutted if I missed being at the birth. Not that I would normally expect to be there, if you see what I mean. I appreciate I am being stupid, but I just feel it's my place to be there if her DH can't be.