Week Eleven: Tuesday 18th March 2008

This week I write while sitting in the airport waiting lounge for my flight to Melbourne to board. Off for one night to complete some interviews for a State Manager. Right now I’m feeling very uncomfortable as I couldn’t help myself to a slice of apple and cinnamon bread so I wouldn’t be tempted by anything on the flight, and am now so full I don’t know whether to burst or be sick! Probably not the best position to get myself into, heading to a ninety minute flight.

Although travelling for work is not my idea of fun, happy to report that it has served as a welcome distraction to the 12 week scan looming over us next week. Up until now I have been feeling really confident that everything would be fine, but now the actual result is just around the corner, part of me is starting to prepare myself for bad news. Of course every indication to date has been really positive (and I have certainly had plenty of scans), however this time around there is an actual test to determine the “risk level” of something being wrong with our baby, and I’m just not sure I am ready for what our “risk level” might be.

A good distraction for Ash this week (and most of last) has been waiting to hear about a position he interviewed for with Parramatta Leagues. The process since the interview has been quite drawn out, and Ash is now having as much trouble sleeping as I am, mulling over whether he has got the job or not. Today they called to bring him in for a meeting on Thursday afternoon, but after they completed the reference checking last week, we are hoping this is just a formal meeting to offer him the role. Regardless I am sure the distraction has been a good thing, as we have had more to talk about for a change rather than how long it’s taking for the 12 weeks to roll around.

Apart from the sleeping difficulties, this week has been rather good. Definitely feeling bloated, and my stomach has been hanging out by the afternoon. In fact yesterday I went into a meeting with a hiring manager and I think they did a double take at the size of my belly. It will be so nice not to have to hide it anymore, but by the same token, not too pleased that I am starting to show so early – I mean Elwood is only 4cms long!

Ash and I bought a baby naming book this weekend, just because he had a discount voucher. Although I am not all that interested – I know the names I want: Harrision and Charlotte.

My flight is being called, best get moving…