Thanks, Sue. I'm scared to death to go away---I feel dizzy just thinking about it. We've never been apart for that long since we've been married. It's more than a month away, though, and I'll have more information to work with by then.
I am so feeling the fact that I'm carrying the R right now. If I didn't say anything or make any plans to do things, we'd hardly be speaking and we certainly wouldn't be doing anything together. It's so hard to know whether I'm acting as if or pushing. He's cordial enough, but so quiet. I need to work hard on my PMA, very hard.
I read your situation, and I can't imagine going through this again! You must be very strong indeed. Having kids makes all of this so much more complex, and so much more important. I wish you well.