Where does the time go?

Well, I don't quite know where the last month has gone... it's actually been a blur for the most part. I can't believe it's been that long since I last blogged. So my apologies to you, our friends, for not being in touch much lately, but hopefully after the 18th April, life will be a little less hectic (we hope). I say the 18th because I hope to be finished with my current module I'm writing for QPTS, after which I will be leaving. The initial contract I signed was only meant to be short-term, as a probationary measure, but I have decided not to renew the contract. Let’s just say that it’s just not me, doing that sort of work. I’ll admit I was unsure at the outset, but I was reassured by Kirsty and her friend/ colleague, that I would enjoy it, which I thought I would, so thought I’d give it a shot, but the work volume is huge, and with the long hours and extensive travelling (incl planned trips to Jhb for the future), I just couldn’t cope! Added to that, I’ve felt really exhausted this trimester and have battled a lot with nausea too, but none as bad as my previous pregnancy, thankfully. It’s also a bit more challenging already having a child to take care of, especially since Jordy is quite demanding of us, but again, thankfully there are 2 of us and the childminder to assist.

So yes, I do look forward to having some free time, albeit that I will be busy with the odd freelance job, but it will at least be something I feel comfortable with and it won’t constitute more than 4 hours a day which is far more manageable. I think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew work-wise, these last 2 years especially, but it’s been an amazing learning curve and nothing has been lost. Oh I do look forward to being able to sleep in until at least 7am now and then. Bliss!

We’re all otherwise well, though Jordy has had his fair share of lergies to deal with. He got bronchialitis in March, which fortunately didn’t last longer than a week and then managed to get a viral skin infection this week, which has resulted in an awful rash spreading across his body for a few days, which has been quite itchy. The paediatrician said it’s best left to dry out without over treating with creams so that’s what we are trying to do and it does seem to be improving. The poor child has had to get used to being confined at home and has missed the interaction with other kids because he’s been contagious, but hopefully soon he can enjoy socialising a bit more. He’s still a content little boy, despite the niggles and is at a lovely stage, as he’s starting to say so many new words, and converse with us so much more now too, which is rewarding.

We had our first ultrasound scan, albeit only at 10 weeks, but none-the-less exciting, seeing our baby’s heartbeat and that all is well. He/she is moving around quite a lot already. The next scan at 13 weeks will be the detailed scan which we are looking forward to seeing, on the 21st April. We probably won’t find out the sex of the baby, as we’re keen to leave it as a surprise this time. I guess that could change closer to the time, but we will certainly not give into temptation if we can avoid it. We have our suspicions, but until the baby is born, we won’t know for sure.

We don’t have terribly much to report of late, but we are most certainly looking forward to getting away to the berg next weekend which will be a nice break. I will probably have a chance to take some photos of Jordy which I will post on the blog the week following, so will send a link when I do. I know Mark is looking forward to conquering the Champagne Sports Golf Course which is only 5 mins drive from Drak Sun where we’ll be staying. I think I’ll take my crossword puzzles and lots of entertainment for Jordy, so we can have a chill time while ‘Daddy’ strikes it lucky on the golfcourse.

With that, we’ll say goodbye for now, as it’s way past our bedtime and we’re yawning like crazy, but will definitely blog again before another month passes us by. Have a good week all of you!

x Robs, Mark and Jordy (and sprog #2)