Things that keep me sane...

It seems like my entire world is about waiting right now.... waiting for Tim to come home from work, waiting for my next Doctor's appointment so I can see the WeeKat and make sure she's healthy, waiting for the next kick from this alien baby in my belly to reassure me, waiting for our first Childbirth class and wondering what that'll be like, and finally: Waiting for Kat to make her Grand Appearance....

I know that I shouldn't be getting too impatient yet, because it's definitely not time. It's like when a horse has been on a very long ride, and he finally gets the scent of home at the end of the road and hits a burst of energy that no one thought he'd had in him just to GET there... I'm feeling the burst and there's nowhere for it to go!

So thankfully there are some things keeping me sane right now:

1~ Sugar Free Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches- feels like I'm cheating my diet, but I'm SO not, thank the Gods for fake sugars!

2~ My dog Freya, getting to chill in her world even for a few minutes when nothing is more important than WHEN momma is gonna throw the ball again seems to keep me more zen than anything else!

3~ My iVillage message board, spending time with all those ladies every day who are going through the same thing, and sometimes worse, seems to really keep my head level and not feel so alien-like. Misery loves company LOL

4~ The internet- oh bless that wonderful tool, I'd really lose it if I lost it. I keep in touch with the world and all my friends there anymore...

5~ Everquest and World of Warcraft- yeah, I'm a HUGE nerd I know... but when I'm frustrated it's the only place I'm allowed to blow something up and have it be an accomplishment rather than a felony. It's a nice break from reality and keeps me calm...

6~ Stephenie Meyer... more specifically The Twilight Series, currently re-reading the series for the 4th time in 2 months... Edward and Bella have bigger problems than I do, and spending time in that world is keeping my mind off of this one.

7~ My old worn out quilt... you know, the one you gotta wrap yourself in on a rainy day while READING number 6.... lol.... I'm a comfort junkie.

8~ My mom, yeah normally she falls into another category, but her calls from home are my touchstone now. And mysteriously every time I start to stress about something I need that we simply can't afford a box comes from home. She's been supermom, and getting more super the closer we get. I know she can't afford it, but somehow she's spoiling me from afar, it's nice to feel so connected to a woman who normally makes me crazy! She also helps me get perspective before I inflict any crazy ideas on the rest of the world. Plus she's always on my side anyway, we all need someone like that! LOL-I can't wait to see her when Kat comes.

9~ Add Tim's Parents to the equation here too... they've been beyond fantastic. Without their help, we'd have never even gotten this far. And just when I think I'm REALLY gonna go too crazy from boredom, Tim's mom drags me out for a girls day of lunch and shopping. Spending time with both of them has really helped keep my homesickness at bay, they really feel like my parents now too and I adore them. There's not even room to LIST all the wonderful things they've done for us.... but they keep me sane and I'm grateful for them both! I won the in-law lottery!

10~ Tim... if he didn't keep me laughing, there are times I'd cry. During the times when he can't make me laugh, he puts on his 'sweet husband hat' and totally supports and coddles me.... what would we do without each other???

Just gotta stay sane for a little longer..... *twitches*