I'm now officially 37 weeks and they tell me that the baby is fully developed, so that I could go at any time and he would be pretty safe. To me it means a mad countdown to try and cram every last thing in while I'm still considered a person with no kids. But I'm getting more and more tired, winded, distracted, and worn out so sometimes I take two steps forward and one step back. I've not been able to craft much but am nesting like crazy around the house. Doing loads of teeny tiny laundry, organizing drawers and shelves, and trying to see the house as a new mother and how I can place things that are more practical to my new role.
I keep getting blown away by the support and generosity of those around me. I had an office shower last week and people are so genuinely excited for me. I got some thoughtful gifts from people I wouldn't have expected and just general warm fuzzies from everyone. Friends and family you would expect to be happy for you but it still takes me off guard how they show it. People telling me how Blake and I will be such good parents and have all the confidence that it is true. It really helps boost my confidence!!
Anyway, I thought I would feature some fun handmade gifts that we received lately. My friends Tracy and Willa bought me these hand knit (crochet??) overalls which are cool as hell, but snuggly, warm and they even have little silver buttons with celtic knot designs on them. These are going to be so cute on him!!
Below are bibs that my friend Tracy herself made for us. I don't know if I could ever bring myself to use the knit ones, they are just too precious. As you can see, mini Winnie the Pooh is modeling the blue one. I think they might be better off on a teddy bear or other such decorative option... I will use the fabric one though, it's a nice big size and I really need to break myself of the habit of only saving handmade items for "good". Half the fun of having handmade is using it, right?!
This blanket is a little lap-sized quilt that was made by one of Blake's coworkers. She is pregnant too and due a couple of days before I am. She and her mother made this for our baby and it is so cute! It is made from flannel squares and quilted with decorative stitches. One of the stitches says "BABY" over and over, and the other one is a row of tiny alligators that are really adorable.
Thank you for these thoughtful and beautiful handmade gifts!!!
4 comments:
hey kristen -just thought I would check in and I see it's almost time!
so excited for you. and I love the name Ronan.
xo
It depends very much on the baby how much time you have when it's born. My first child slept for hours during the day so I had a lot of time to sew. My son on the other hand never slept more than ½ an hour at a time (I had a lot of cold coffee during his first year)... But somehow I managed to do a lot of crafting anyway :)
I hope the last weeks are not too painful for you! Take care!
xx
Enjoy this last, special time, when (if you really just stop and think about it, and imagine) you are your child are always together, knowing what the other is doing, breathing together. It's easy to overlook or wish away this last stage, in anticipation of the "real thing," but try to enjoy this connection that changes forever before you know it....
I'm glad you like the handmade goodies. I can't wait to see your guy in his little celtic pants!!!
Today at work I walked by one of those little caravans of kiddos from a daycare and let out an audible swoon. My first baby has made me totally baby-headed in the best possible way. I hope it's all that and then some for you!!!
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