Yes, the NICE husband is right. With me, though, I think it may have been a full nine months before I sorta, kinda got past this---kind of a gestation period. But I do believe the worst of it will be over soon---the not sleeping part. I'm not sure whether having so many female friends acquainted with both you and your partner, and so willing to involve themselves in the sitch, really helps or hinders. I actually think it may help, though, to have so many people to talk with, provided that they are motivated by kindness.