@katinka - Great to know that weight loss wasn’t an issue! My cycle returned almost a year ago despite breastfeeding on demand, and while I’m still breastfeeding I don’t think it’s affecting my cycles. Still thinking about weaning before #2 though as she is obsessed and I’m not sure if I can keep doing it while pregnant (for my own sanity!). Also, I love that you’re going into midwifery. After having [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] I thought to myself, “Being a midwife must be one of the most rewarding jobs [name_u]EVER[/name_u].” I could never do it myself (I’m too squeamish about blood etc) but it just seems like an amazing thing to do!
@mill1020 - So much to think about! [name_m]How[/name_m] old is the child you’re thinking about adopting? [name_f]Do[/name_f] your other children know you’re thinking about adding another child to the family? It sounds like it would be a wonderful opportunity for all involved (though I’m a bit of an emotional decision-maker too!).
@mamacat - I understand the house thing! That was at the top of our “to-do” list before having Rosie. We didn’t end up buying before she was born. We had an offer accepted when she was around 3 months but it ultimately fell through, and we only just purchased our house this past June (she was 16 months). I see you’re in Australia too so I know how miserable the market is at the moment!! I think it would definitely be good to get the house before baby if you’re going to need to fix it up a bit – one of my top priorities for a house was to buy one that was in a pretty much finished condition because I didn’t see how we were going to have any time or energy for renovations with a baby. Good luck with whatever you decide!
[name_f]Welcome[/name_f] to those who are new to the thread!
I’ve had several moments this week where I felt more “baby feverish.” My daughter has had a few weeks of being a bit miserable (sick, and I think maybe also a mental leap) and just came out of it and is back to her happy self. But now she’s doing so many big girl things like trying to put her own clothes on and playing independently and speaking in full sentences (yesterday, clear as day: “[name_f]Jacaranda[/name_f] tree! MORE jacaranda tree! 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10!”) and it made me miss those tiny baby cuddles so much!
Apparently on Friday DH asked her, “[name_f]Do[/name_f] you want a baby brother or sister?” and instead of her usual answer (“NO!”) she said “[name_u]Baby[/name_u] sister.” Then he explained things big sisters could do (kiss, cuddle, fetch nappies, help with bath) and she seemed pretty agreeable to all of it. I said thank goodness you want a sister because we have no names for boys!! 
For those who already have one, anything you’re looking forward to or nervous about for #2?