*chuckle* yes I can see how that would be misread - hey at least the thread gets viewed.

Yeah I did think about just stuffing my face with cakes for the next two months so you can't tell that i'm not just pudgy :)

I am currently applying to various programmes like the Wellcome trust 4 year PhD adn various college scholarships.

Interviews will be held for these in Jan or Feb I would imagine...by which point I will be very obviously 5 or 6 months pregnant.

This isn't my first child or even my first child whilst studying (I got a first class and a distinction in my MRes so it really isn't a problem)

But how do I stop them from making a snap NO decision before I've even opened my mouth? :(