It is Week 25 for Rachel and we had another visit to the ante-natal clinic in Brixham. All seems to be well in that respect and heard baby’s heart beat chugging away via the Doppler.

Took the day off today, as time can drift when waiting for an appointment at the hospital but we were in and out in fifteen minutes or so.

Rachel had a fair amount of work waiting for her at home so she headed back and I wandered in to town to get some fruit and veg, and go to the butcher.

The weather is rather crummy at the moment but it is nice to see the mornings and evenings getting lighter, so at least summer is on its way once more.

Went to the Civic Ball on Friday night, which was held at the Palace Hotel. As usual it is a great evening and the food and company excellent. The last time I went was in 2006 when Rachel was eight months pregnant with Freddie so she was not keen to go then. Again this year, late nights and alcohol are not on the menu for her, so I went with some colleagues. The four of us, Neil, Susanne and Sarah had a good night, though were probably amongst the youngest. Or they were.

No bad head in the morning either, so I must be getting sensible in my old age or more frugal at spending hotel wine prices.

Back to work tomorrow though. Rachel is behind me in the office typing yet another survey, which is good for her.