Hey Steve - the post before last was all about you - WOW!!! They are all just getting used to your changes - stick to your guns.
About the Japan thing and your mum - just remember she's your MUM and she would miss you and may well be scared you won't come back - when your child is born you will realise that that can be a very upsetting thought. I can get upset thinking about my children leaving home; you know they are going to but I guess it's nice to still have them near. From your mum's perspective she would be losing not only you but also her grandchild.
Saffie me 46 H 46 M in 1986 D20,D18,S16,D13 H's A 01/05 to 07/06 H recommitted to M 07/06 renewed vows 09/06 Going from strength to strength