Some knitted things for Evie

I haven't posted many things I've knitted for a while, so whilst I have a spare minute, I thought I'd show a few things I have made for Evie (although most were knitted before she was born and before I knew we were having a girl).

This little jumper made with Debbie Bliss baby cashmerino,


a little wrap over cardigan,

a lacy cardigan in DK acrylic,

and another little cardigan this time in 4 ply rather than DK acrylic (for easy washing!). Although wool is nicer it isn't as easy to care for.

I have just got some lovely girly coloured yarn, so will post some pictures of the things I have made once they are knitted. The above are all aged 0-3 months, and the next wave of knitted will be for 3 - 6 months, so she will have a chance to grow into them.

Evie and Leah

Finally here are some photos of little Evie. At the moment we can't find the lead for our main camera, so I've taken a few with my old one. I wanted to show you all the photos of her when she was first borr, but at thr moment I will have to make do with these.

Here she is with her big sister, who can't stop kissing her! I was a bit worried how Leah was going to react to anew baby in the house, but luckily so far she has been really good. She's been a bit difficult going to bed, but apart from that she has been a real star. her favourite thing is helping Mummy to give Evie a bath.

Evie doesn't look so happy here!

baby's here!!!

I'm writing from my hospital bed so won't be long. Baby Evie May was born today at 11.39 am weighing 8lb 3oz. I had a natural delivery with only gas and air. We're both ok just a bit sore - photos will be posted once we're home.

Still waiting.........

Well, still no patter of tiny feet, I have 8 days left and counting until the little monkey is due to arrive!

I had another obstetrician appointment on Thursday and I've been booked in for an elective caesarian on the 15th February if baby decides they don't want to put in an appearance before then. Hopefully that won't be the case!

Every twinge I have I think 'is this it?' and to be honest I am getting rather impatient.......

I will keep you all updated......

Any help with getting the baby here will be appreciated (although when my daughter was overdue I tried everything including pineapple, raspberry leaf tea, going for walks, hot curries and the 'S' word!)

Haven't been blogging much lately....

Over the Christmas period, as well as playing in the snow (kind of anyway) we have mainly been getting ready for the new arrival in February, just three weeks to go!

We've got everything out of the loft, sorted all the clothes and bought new mattresses, changing mat and bath equipment for the little one. It was lovely looking through all the baby things again, just a shame we don't know what we are expecting!

Leah has been really helpful too and had helped me with all the sorting out. Now we just have to try and get her to change rooms which she doesn't want to do. We bought her a Peppa Pig duvet set so maybe that will change her mind....

I've also been knitting a few things for baby, but haven't got round to taking any photos yet, mainly due to the light being so poor of late. Maybe its due to all the snow??

Anyway, I have got some photos to post from the last few weeks, but I don't have a chance to do it now as Mr. Tesco is due to arrive any minute (its too much hard work to go the supermarket to do a full weeks shop on my own now, the interent is great!)

See you again later with some piccies

xxx

What to put in a toddler's advent calendar?

I finally found an advent calendar for Leah which I didn't have to put together from a kit and wasn't over £30.
I actually found it at our local Church Christmas bazaar for £3!

I had to come up with some ideas to fill it with as I didn't really want to give her sweets or chocolates each day.

I looked on Ravelry for some small toy knits which wouldn't be too time consuming and would be loved by Leah.

The first I found was a pattern for an Amigurimi Pocket Bunny which was a bit fiddly, but pretty cute. Leah keep moaning that iIidn't make it a tail!

The second I have made so far is for a holiday mouse by Fuzzy mitten (this can be found via the link to Ravelry or via her blog). This was a really quick knit and knitted up in just a few hours. As it is knitted straight it wasn't as fiddly and as she uses bobbles rather than knitting arms and legs there is much less sewing!

I think he's pretty darn cute :o)

We're going to finish off the Christmas shopping today so we're going to head into town early(ish) to beat the lunchtime rush!

To have or not to have, that is the question

I am due to have the swine flu vaccine on Friday and am still in tow minds whether to have it or not. If I wasn't pregnant and was offered it I wouldn't really hesitate, but being 31 weeks pregnant now I don't know what to do for the best.

At the moment I feel that the risks and complications of getting swine flu in the third trimester outweigh the risks of the vaccine BUT as it is a new vaccine and had been produced pretty quickly I don't know how I should feel about having it.

I spoke to my midwife yesterday who handed me a leaflet printed by the Government - who want all pregnant women to have the vaccine - so I didn't expect them to say not to have it.

I really am in a bit of a pickle and don't quite know what to do! Any views or experiences with receiving the vaccine would be greatly appreciated!