when I started this blog five years ago, I was a pet sitter and the name animal-crackers made sense. now I'm a stay-at-home-dad and freelance writer, but rather than confuse everyone by getting a different blog, it's just easier to keep posting things here.

Andrea is doing well. She’s in ANOTHER room. Her fourth so far. This one has a great view of the courtyard, but only basic cable. Also, one of her IVs and all of the monitors have been removed and she's eating normal food. This all means they don't expect she’ll need emergency surgery.

Her regular obgyn came by this morning and said he wants her to stay another week at least.

Unfortunately, the stress is starting to take its toll on Josh. The last two times we returned home from the hospital he cried and wanted his mom.

But help is on its way. My mom is flying in on Saturday and staying a couple of weeks. She's a very doting grandmother and will be a tremendous help.

Oh and in news of the weird -- a hospital admissions clerk came to Andrea's room to tell her they called our insurance and we aren't covered. Not to worry though, Andrea had already spoken to her HR contact and she had said we were. Turns out the hospital had our old insurance information from 3 1/2-years ago when Josh was born. Whew.