Hi everyone, I was in the middle of posting last night when there was a spectacular incident involving the cat's claws, my hand, a cup of tea and DH's work laptop (!) So I gave up. Fortunately DH has the robust laptop version.
Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts yesterday. DH is in fact rather chipper, and who wouldn't be since they gave him ENDONE. I mean, seriously - minor procedure, people! They were still offering him a GA just minutes before he got it done under local and he couldn't see what the fuss was. I think the local is more labour intensive for them as the nurse has to supply a steady stream of conversation for half and hour or so LOL. He's walking like a cowboy but not game to complain because he knows I'll just laugh at him. LOL No I've actually been quite nice and considerate to him.
Well, DH had a strategic conversation with one of the decision makers yesterday and it turns out there's a sliver of a chance that we could still be going home at the end of the year (another person is thinking of leaving and that would create a vacancy). If not, they will put DH into a job here that no one else wants to do for 2 yrs, then the sweetener is a guaranteed move home at the end of it. Which is 2nd best but it's better than a huge question mark hanging over your future and IMO the job here is a really good one for creating career pathways for DH away from his current employer so that could be a good thing in the longer term as well. So I'm feeling better than I have for a good week now, more positive about things.
I also had a brainwave regarding how to cope when DH goes OS...I hope it doesn't reflect badly on me as a parent but it's important to set up coping mechanisms since I found out last year that my friends here are a bunch of fair-weathers. Basically the plan is to book E in FDC for 3 short days a week...it gives me a chance to sleep (if we've had a rough night) or catch up on housework or do the grocery shopping or even godforbid get out for some 'me time' while H is at school. It seems so obvious but I've gone from feeling completely bleak about his trip to feeling like there's a way through it, which is probably the difference between good health and antidepressants. I'll be going back to work shortly after DH gets home so we'll just extend those 3 days in care to cover my work hours and it fits into place.
Well I've ordered my Ergo (got it from ABA in the end, chose 'cranberry') now I'm just excitedly waiting for it to arrive.
Clare, cake AND mum's group - what a combo, enjoy!
Arrowroot biccies - aaah I can't wait til we get onto wheat! Soooo much easier. Pregpan, I'm loving the sound of your chicken and apple recipe too, sounds ideal for introducing meat as it will have that nice sweetness. Couscous is a great idea, we also used to do little semolina puddings for DD sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla.
OK, I'm off to hassle the FDC coordinator again plus I forgot to eat breakfast this morning!
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