More random thoughts

1. We may have been adopted by a cat. We met this cat for the first time 10 days ago. He was initially very nervous around us but was gradually convinced to come over for a pat. Although I kept an eye out for him I didn't see him again for about a week. On Easter day, however, we were walking back from the fish and chip shop when we heard a meowing behind us. There was the cat, following us and obviously keen to be invited over for dinner. That night I set him up with a cat box on the veranda outside. He was gone in the morning but turned up again for food and company that evening. Because he is a 'whole' male who is just reaching adolescence, I haven't been brave enough to keep him indoors at night. Male cat spray might just lose us our bond. We will try to find his owners and after that try to find another home for him but if not... we have a pet.
2. I have been able to start eating fish again. Hooray for the second trimester.
3. On Monday I have my first appointment with the midwives! I have spoken with my midwife twice on the phone and she sounds very nice but she concluded the conversation by saying "we'll ask a lot of questions and then we'll try to find a heartbeat." Try? For the last week I have had Frank Oz's voice in my head "Do or do not - there is no try." I think the Jedi master might be right on this one. Spidermonkey has taken the afternoon off work to come in with me. I'm excited but still resistant to the idea that I need to have people poking me and scanning me to see what's going on. There hasn't been any indication that anything is wrong and even if something were wrong they can't do any thing about it at this stage any-way. Still... it'll be nice to hear a heartbeat.
   
4. I put on 0.5kg over Easter. I think that's chocolate rather than baby weight. Should go for a walk. Should... go for... a... walk. Can't... be... bothered. Meh.