He'll be hell Ruby - but I'll cope. Means extra cuddles for me!
Anyway, yes to planning. I found that if I pre-made my drinks, soft drinks, I would drink less booze.
So I'd have fruit juices diluted with lemonade or soda in the fridge, choc full of ice, and then pour them as and when I fancied a 'real' drink into a tall glass and even added straw!!
Or I'd have cranberry juice in a wine glass.
Fool the mind into thinking it was a drink/treat.
If you are going to drink, try and add in soft drinks or water. I always have a pint of water on the go, all day, that I just top up.
That way I don't get thursty. Make sure you aren't hungery. Or tired. These are all triggers to get wasted for me. Over tired especially.
We are all very differnet on here as I'm sure you have seen! What works for me (or doesn't some days 
) might not be great for you.
Time and planning will show you the way. Keep an open mind. Try 'it' and see. Whatever 'it' might be.
And we'll be here along the way, whenever you need us!!