9 Days Down

So, I've been in the hospital for over nine days now. The social worker says we're supposed to cross off the days and only look behind, never look ahead. I don't know if that really works for engineer-types.
But nothing has changed so far, and that is a good thing. They can't check me for dilation, b/c of the risk of infection, and any woman knows that is a good thing.
I can't really complain, I have all the time in the world to ponder, pray and play on the computer. The hard things are not being able to care for Luke, and Chad too, and it's still very hard to sleep.
I convinced myself though, that not getting sleep is a good thing. That part won't change when I get home, so I've given myself the OK to take naps during the day, since that's probably the only time I'll sleep with two kids at home.
At least I've gotten through the week. Today is Friday, and Chad and Luke will be here soon. And tomorrow is the weekend. Though I will still only have afternoon visitors like the weekdays, it seems like a milestone. In the hospital, every day is the same, so it's hard to keep track of days, and you have to tell yourself that Saturday still is a better day.
And this week, most of the family will come down on Sunday. Doug will be in town, and all the kids are going to visit in their Halloween costumes. So I am very excited for Sunday!

After a busy day Sunday, I'll have 12 Days Down!