Good 2 hear your mom's doing better! :-) Had power go out countless times in my life, but *NEVER* anything long-term. [usually back on w/i hours]
Praying 4 u
BTW, CONGRATS TOO on the baby! [hey not all of us R lucky enough to have kids!]
I'm more in it 4 the story, but I know some (women? lol) R more picky about looks.
Hard 2 please everybody, just do what you enjoy & feel is right.
I 2nd those who "can't wait 4 next update!" [ GREAT STORY SO FAR! ]