Sonya - A happy ending to a stressy experience, then! I hope your hand is better from the mouse-use and doesn't go in the direction of repetitive strain injury. When I used a mouth more (laptop now) that used to bother me. Any news from your publishers?
A.P.M - Ouch! I'm sorry about the Rs. At least they are quick, rather than dragging on, even if it may feel crueller to have them close together. It sounds as though you're in a good place, though, with a new book that's exciting you and your agent. Always makes Rs easier!
MercyMe - Ugh, so sorry you're still waiting for any kind of news! 12 weeks feels a really long time to hear nothing. I think, alas, it's all just really slow in the UK. Of my two remain subs, one is approaching 8 months old and one is going to be 5 months! I've never known UK editors not to reply before. Let me know if I can help you get the new YA off the ground - eyes on early chapters, or bouncing ideas around, if you like. Once you're into it, the words (and happy feels) will come more easily...
Soooo... the editor at the publisher house I submitted the sample for the IP project to has randomly followed me on Twitter?! My agent Twitter followed me a few days before offering rep so I'm REALLY trying not to read it as a sign!