Rosie- glad to see you again. My only advice is buy a nice bottle of sparkling juice or something for your evening tonight? And if you aren't yet able to be fully open about why you have made this choice, tell your husband you have been drinking a bit too much recently and want to switch it up. My husband was very aware of my problem- and my hiding it- and asked me many times to get help. So being honest about the binge and blackout period that brought me here was a huge relief for not just me, but him and our relationship. Ask yourself, does he really not know?
Iaana- hunker down, this weekend will probably be tough. By Monday, the your body and brain will be easing into this new sober reality
You are right to get ready for all the excuses you know your AV will put to you. It looks like you are putting a nice plan in action to refute any of its suggestions. You can do this!