Monday, 19 May, 2008, Ivalo, Finland~

Dear Journal~

Hai! Miitu kuuluu? Kiitos hyvaas!

Sari Annike here.  Sorry, but this won't be a long entry; am waiting here at the doctor's office, waiting for my appointment.  It's due to come up within the next fifteen minutes.  Just a regular checkup, to make sure my fibro and my MS are under control with the new medications I've been given.

So far, they seem to be doing the trick:  don't seem to be having as many flareups as in the past.  I'm able to function more, take care of Nik and the children.  I'm also watching my dosagges, as I'm pregnant with my third child.  I've cut way down on my dosages, and my OB doctor checks both baby and me, to make sure all is well.  So far it is, I pray this continues.

I am  having a little girl.  I don't know what her name will be, but Birtta and Erik will have a little sister to love once she arrives.  She's due in the fall, around the middle or latter part of October.  So far Nik has picked out Petrina for a name while I am leaning towards Hildegarde or Ilsa (want to name her after my best friend!).  Can't decide which name to go by yet; have five months to decide.

Weather here is warming up, greening up nicely.  Animals and birds out in full force, auroras, too, nearly every night on nights it's clear.  I still enjoy watching the auroral displays, and so does my family.  The kids find them fascinating, and Nik is always taking pictures of the lights dancing.  We've had some very beautiful auroral displays here in Finland.

Well, this isn't much, but the nurse is out; think she's going to call me to come on back.  Whoops! Yes she did; it's now my turn to see Dr. Pederssenn.  Hopefully I'll have a good report; I'll let you know how I made out next time!  Take care, and until later, this is Sari Annike saying Nakemiin!

~Love, your Finnish friend, Sari Annike. :D