Who, what and when............?

I need to start this new blog with a little about myself. The reasons for starting this and the things I hope to achieve by doing so.
I met my now husband nearly 11 years ago at high school. We have been together ever since (aged 16) and got married August 2007.
He is a police officer and I was a high school Science teacher. I had always wanted to be a teacher and for 2 years I struggled with but ultimately loved my job. After losing my dad suddenly following a heart illness in 2000 I vowed to make my ambition to teach my reality and perhaps worked too hard at a job I wasn't suited to. In September 2005 I started having panic attacks either before I set off for work or on my way - most resulting in me throwing up. After a few months of denial I went to the doctor and was prescribed anti-depressants. Shortly after I started seeing a therapist once a week who help me realise most of my anxiety stemmed from my dad's sudden death. Not wanting to change my life plan from the one I had discussed with my dad, I blindly pursued my 'dream' until I was unable to function properly.
I was off work on and off for a year before I finally decided to hand in my resignation.
One of the best days of my life - the relief I felt was immediate and overwhelming! I cried with happiness! I had given myself permission to 'fail' at something. It was difficult to come to terms with at the time and every so often I wish I'd succeeded but ultimately it was the right decision.
So then I was stuck with , " What next?" - I'd always fancied teaching people to drive (still teaching but on a one to one basis) so that was my plan. It took me nearly a year to qualify (and we got married that year too - so it was a busy year!) and now I'm a driving instructor. I really like my job and it offers flexibility with working hours etc. I'm always meeting new people and I get so much pleasure when a pupil masters a gear change (manual gear boxes in UK normally!) and are impressed with their own progress!

Another thing I realised whilst in therapy was just how much I wanted to be a mum. My whole life has been about earning enough money to do what I really wanted to do - have babies.
So in January this year we began to try to conceive. We had a few positive tests which ended early on and in October 08 we got a sticky one!
Our first baby is due June 22nd 09!

This blog is to track the progress we make on our new road to becoming a family!