Early Weds. morning, Feb. 1, 2006, Ivalo, Finland~

Dearest friend in America~

Hai! Miitu kuuluu? Kiitos hyvaas!

I am well; I am starting to show; I am starting to look like I am going to have a baby! LOL I am so excited; I can't believe that Nikolas and I are about to become paernts to a new life! Soon, we will be responsible for a new life, and this little person will be a part of us in more ways than one! I just hope and pray that our child to be is healthy! (I am hoping for a little boy, to pass on the Constantinos name! :) )

The weather here in Finland is cold, but the colder days are starting to wane; it is starting to warm up SOMEWHAT here. We still have a lot of snow on the ground, and it is hard for Nikky to push my chair or me trying to walk on my crutches in the snow; but we DO okay. It just takes a little bit longer is all.

How are the children doing? Has any of them been sick? If so, please let them know that we hope that they are feeling better soon! I sure do love your children; I look at the pictures you sent to me, and I think of when we saw them at Christmas, and I can't help BUT to smile!

I think I have gotten over the worst of the morning nasties; I am no longer throwing up my toenails, and I can now eat without worrying whether I am going to be able to keep it down. I am also starting to show, as I have mentioned previously, and my clothes are starting to get tight on me. I guess I will have to break down and get some maternity pants and tops! I just wonder what I am going to look like when I get closer to my due date; I bet I will look like an ELEPHANT! LOL Nikky is being a father hen: he won't let me lift a finger; he is spoiling me and is doing everything for me. I have to sit and not do a THING without him worrying halfway to death! I also get winded and tired because of this darned old MS, and I have to take that into consideration. But so far things are going quite well, and our doctor is pleased, very pleased! :)

Well, I am trying to fall asleep here, so I will close for now. I will go back to bed and try to get mor shut eye. Take care, dear friend, and God bless you and your lovely Northern Lights Family always! I love and miss you so much!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your Finnish friend, Sari Annike Constantinos (soon to be a mama! :) ). :D