We're into countdown mode now, 33 weeks, 7 weeks left to go!
I'm on maternity leave from work now and I'd been squeezing myself into an array of maternity and non-maternity wear since I was determined not to buy anything new for the last couple of weeks. Being able to dress casually full time now (and even just in my PJs if I like) is SUCH a relief!
Anyhow... I took lots of pictures, so a tutorial for making a top like this will be coming up this week. It took no time at all!! and I've even gone out and bought a couple more shirts (from charity shops - of course!) so I can make some more and perhaps make a dress modification (did I mention it's the most comfortable thing ever?)
EDIT: Tutorial is UP!! - HERE
My baby related thoughts are:
I'm thinking about... going for a water birth, the hospital I'm going to is well equipped for water births (I believe) and I'll talk to my midwife about it when I see her next.
The Husb0t has begun... clearing out 'his' StarWars room so it can start receiving baby related furniture.
I have... a gym ball! so I can sit on it to encourage my Squiggle to get in the correct position for birth - if the Husb0t will ever get off the damn thing!
I'm frustrated... that there doesn't seem to be anything going on in the NCT Branch where I live. I'm going to invite some of my antenatal class ladies round to sew some breastfeeding pillows and stuff... if they want.. I'll be doing it anyway so it's a good way of them getting something for nothing (and a good way for me to reduce my stash!)
so cute! i'd love to make that shirt (non-maternity). i'm glad to hear you're thinking about a water birth! my son was born in the water and it was beautiful. being able to float helped my tailbone so much during labor. i hope you can do it!
ReplyDeleteIt just so happened that the birthing pool at my hospital was free as I was about to pop. I hadn't planned to use the water but when it was offered I jumped at the chance (not litterally...)Best choice ever. I managed to do the whole thing without pain relief and Marian arrived really quickly - apparently a common thing with the pool. Well worth thinking about anyways. :)
ReplyDeletePS. If Bub outgrows any clothes before you pop, do you want them? They're not exciting (plain white) but could be dyed/embroidered if you've got time/can be bothered. :)
@frankiesoup great to hear! that's the hope, being in the pool should help me stay upright, help me relax and I really want as little medical interference as possible, just want to be up and out of the hospital ASAP... What a generous offer! of course I'd be happy to take anything that you've outgrown! I'll pay your P+P Ironic that I'm just sorting out 'donations' of clothes right now (I've been so lucky with the family's generosity, I've got bits and bobs ranging up to 2 years!) I dont know what I'm having so boring/white is great for me hahah! If you want to get in touch my e-mail is geekysweetheart@gmail.com :-)
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