The Ten SPD Commandments (according to me)

So dear reader, it has been quite some time since I have written to you. It's been an emotional six weeks or so and, whilst like the coalition government I have promised to be open and honest with you, the appetite for hormonal ranting and self-pitying whinging is probably limited. To make up for lost time, here are ten things I have learned since I last posted:

1. The best bathrooms at work to sob your hormonal, irrational heart out in are the ministerial ones - they have the advantage of being private and also of having a mirror so you can a) check your tear stained makeup and b) give yourself a stern talking to
2. It is normal to worry (including whipping yourself into a paranoid frenzy) about whether or not you will love your baby
3. Those with SPD should heed their physio's advice - rest more and do the exercises
4. Moving house is an unnecessary distraction whilst pregnant
5. Be wary of batty old ladies who approach you in the street with the opening line "so you have a bun in the oven". They will pat your bump without invitation
6. It is fine to say no to everything and everyone
7. Where possible, delegate (both at home and at work)
8. Buy a large swing seat for your garden - those with SPD cannot sit on the grass comfortably. Oh, and when you go SS shopping take your husband with you to protect your modesty as you must lie down in public to test it properly
9. Londoners - always wear your TFL Baby on Board badge, especially when your bump is not necessarily obvious to others (they may just think you've eaten one too many cakes) - without it you may struggle to get a seat
10. Have a bath everynight - I've found its the only time when I feel unrestricted in my movement.

I promise it won't be another six weeks before I post again.