by Monica Wiant | Apr 5, 2007 | Uncategorized
It’s hard for me to believe, but I’ve successfully kept Evangeline alive for over two weeks now.Of course, I can’t take all the credit. Sam unlocked his latent super-Dad gene, and my mother just left town two days ago. Nonetheless, I feel proud of my...
by Monica Wiant | Mar 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
8:20 a.m.:Mood: Bored but cheerful. Pain level: Minimal. Baby: Snug as a bug in a rug.It’s been four hours since we checked into the hospital, and I’ve finally figured out how to a) connect to the wireless network, b) type with one arm connected to an IV...
by Monica Wiant | Mar 21, 2007 | Uncategorized
It’s midnight.In five hours, I’ll be checking into the hospital. Then, if all goes as planned, it is highly probably that my daughter will be born sometime tomorrow.It’s almost too much to comprehend.I’m running the gamut of emotions right...
by Monica Wiant | Mar 17, 2007 | Uncategorized
Dear Cadbury Company,I understand that, in the Christian tradition, Lent is a time of conscious suffering. Enduring Gestational Diabetes while your delicious products beckon from the grocery shelves has been my personal walk through the desert (on swollen feet). For...
by Monica Wiant | Mar 8, 2007 | Uncategorized
There’s a Ras-Birthday on the horizon.This morning, my doctor told me that, barring any unforeseen developments, she’d like to induce labor on March 21st.It’s reassuring to have the date set. It’s a bit later than I expected (39 weeks and 1...