A Weekend Without Daddy and Other Lovely Updates

Franco was away this last weekend on a retreat with his Seminary...it was very lonely and somewhat difficult for 'ninemonth pregnant Mommy' to care for 'two year old Anna' all by herself. Made us both appreciate Franco even more than we already did! When he walked in the door this afternoon a sense of peace and calm came over us both...well I got calm...Anna got nutty! Daddy equals lots of laughing and playing on the floor. Not a activity that Mommy gets to do at this stage!

Tonight we got it all together! We can offically have our baby while knowing that everything from onesies, bouncers, cribs, changing tables, and carseats are prepared for his eminant arrival! Feels nice. Nesting DONE! Not that I won't keep trying to nest...but it's all done the same. I have had those wonderful contractions on and off, but nothing to get excited about yet...I had the luxury of going into labor very naturally with Anna...so I think I know what to look for when the big day arrives. Not that I won't be surpised by some unexpected turn...they say it's different everytime!

I have entered that 'insomnia' stage...where I lay awake at night just wondering when HE will come, what my delivery will be like, how will we get to the hospital while trying to make sure Anna has her caretaker(Aunt Megan) by her side...so many things to worry about and so little time. Usually after laying awake for too long I come out to clean, balance the checkbook, or just watch late night TV...I'm catching up on my sitcom reruns and staying up way past my bedtime. Guess my body is just getting used to sleep-depervation!

The Diabetes is under control. With a fairly regular diet of lean protiens, whole grains, veggies, and limited fruit...and NO sugar, we are doing good. Blood sugars are where they need to be! Feels nice to know we can control it this time without insulin or the like. The tips of my fingers are starting to get a little tender...makes me greatly appreciate those who live with it their whole lives! No fun at all!