I’ve been moving at a snail’s pace lately. Partially because I got hit with some bug last week and can’t seem to shake it, and partially because I feel like the Goodyear Blimp.
I did manage to get some fabric cut for a quilt for little brother, although not all of it. I’m telling you… snail’s pace. Any thoughts on where to get a really light blue solid? Everything I’ve found is too dark.
I do have something else for him though:
Isn’t that the cutest beanie ever? Girls have all sorts of fun with flowers and such, but a bear is perfect for this winter newcomer. Thanks to my niece for modeling it for me :) The hat is from my sponsor, Little Bitty Boutique. Kristy, the owner, was my roommate for a summer in college, although I left for the second half of the summer to escape from they guy I was dating and was too chicken to dump. Hee hee. Anyway, Kristy is the sweetest person I’ve ever met (and probably will ever meet) in my life and she had a very large impact on me even though we didn’t live together for very long. I was so excited when I saw she had recently opened an Etsy shop!
Needless to say, I’m excited for a newborn photo shoot with little brother sporting this get-up. I’m already melting and he’s not even born yet!
Have I mentioned I’m trying for a VBAC this time around? The last c-section was pretty traumatic for me, probably because of the circumstances, but I’d rather not do it again. The whole day was kind of scary, so when I think about doing it again, all that anxiety comes back! Babies. The things you do for them.
Such a cute little hat!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your VBAC. I can't try again for one sadly...I tried with the last but couldn't. And you are so right, c-sections are NOT fun! So really, I so hope it works for you!
You'll have your VBAC! I meant to tell you at rehearsal a few weeks ago, what I did was go as long as I could without the epidural and kind of played it by ear after that. I didn't want to have to be knocked out in case of another emergency C-section, so I knew I would want it at some point. I progressed very slowly so when the time came (6 hours after being admitted!!!), I was in no rush but in plenty of pain. It worked out great. Plus, I was glad to have it since my baby had to be sucked out of me and ripped me a new one in the process! Yowzers!
ReplyDeleteI am awaiting my little guy to come in the next few weeks as well and feeling very plump too. I was going to have a VBAC until a blood clot was found a month ago. bummer. I had an Emergancy crash Csection with my last one because of a prolapse cord and the baby had many health problems. Nothin worse then having to recover from a failed vaginal delivery and c-section all at the same time. Too think I was hoping for a problem free pregnancy this time around. silly me. This little guy is looking good just his momma having trouble. I wish you the best :) yes, babies. We do a lot for them! Love the beanie
ReplyDeleteGood luck having a VBAC! If your dr/midwife says it's OK, I say go for it! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Melanie, you are wonderful! And good luck w/ your v-bac...I'd like to try that too if we have a third. Thanks again!! :) Kristy
ReplyDeletePS- Do you mind if I use this picture of your adorable niece on my shop?
Hi, I found you on pinterest and LOVE your blog. I had a VBAC with my second and it was so much better, good luck and as long as the doctors are happy with you doing it go for it! I had to drive an extra 50 minutes to get to a hospital that would do it though...
ReplyDeletecute hat, cute baby! VBAC's are amazing! i had an awful 24 hour labour followed by emergency c-section with #1, then had 6.5hour labour VBAC with #2! don't know if you can get it in the US but i read Juju sundins birth skills - amazing for a natural birth - i had no pain meds with #2 and it was so much better than being drugged to the eyeballs like my first birth. wish you the best of luck!
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