I'm 34 years old, originally from near Bridgend, South Wales. Moved to Portsmouth to study & gained a degree in Fine Art. Stayed in Portsmouth & worked as an insurance underwriter for a number of years then took voluntary redundancy. Started temping at Estee Lauder in Petersfield & have been here for about 3 years, working in Consumer Services Dept.

Met my husband James (Jim), 3 & half years ago, he moved in after a week! & we were engaged in 6 months. We've now been married for 2 years. Jim's a Prototype Wireman & currently works for a company called SERCO in Waterlooville, Hampshire. He's also English (someone has to be) & a keen golfer.

I love to watch rugby & regularly travel home to support my boys! My parents now live near Stradey Park, Llanelli - which is very handy for local matches when I'm home for the weekend!

We have 2 dogs, Gelert & George - 12 & 9 years old & very luvable.

Millie was our first baby, born 19 Feb 1999. Sadly died quietly in my arms on 3 March 1999. Her ashes are buried in the church grounds where we were married, which is just around the corner from our house in Southsea in Hampshire. She looked just like her daddy and we both miss her terribly. My pe was diagnosed after a routine ante natal check up at 26 weeks. Millie was born by c section 5 days later.

***Latest news*** Claire is pregnant again! Keep her in your prayers everybody. Claire is scheduled to have a c-section on Thursday 6/7/00. "If I get that far!" Says Claire! Good luck Claire.

June '00