Oh- they sell pack and play mattresses at babies r us-- which if you're flying somewhere, is not helpful, but if you're driving, it is and dd sleeps a lot better w/ the extra mattress in it. Although as a baby, she slept ok in the pack and play w/out it (we've flown about 4 places w/ her)
Knitting-- I took a class at Joann's Fabric store- most of them have the classes. Unfortunately, I haven't done any knitting lately, but would like to start it up again
Boston- can i come visit your friend too? I'm just in need of a mini makeover
And MM, just keeping telling yourself it will be okay. Keep breathing. I found taking a book and magazine to read while waiting was helpful because it gave me something to take my mind off it.