Thanks everybody. I was going to speak to the parents of the little one I will have to let go today but because of the snow they aren't coming. I have spoken to another childminder who has vacancies and is on their route so am going to give them her details.

I am still undecided about how long to . I thought I might ask Ofsted what is the norm. I am thinking 2-3 months but then not sure if I should take more but then don't want to lose the children to other childcarers.

It seems that no-one has childminded when pg so feel a bit like I am alone with all these decisions but am sure it will all be fine really.