ugh. so it's taken me this long to get back for a few different reasons ... one, i just wasn't in the writing mood. two, i was having trouble logging into my account for some braindead reason, and just now had enough desire to persevere and figure it out! so, sorry for the long delay. but now i have to go fold laundry and so i will just say that i am well, baby is well (we've got a little over two months to go before we meet) and life is life. more soon. promise! m