Minor Freak Out!

Today was an emotional roller coaster to say the very least!!! Well, make that the past few days. It started on Saturday with some very minor spotting. No cramps, just some stuff that made me question what the hell was going on with my body. And instead of getting too personal on here, lets just say the problem did not get worse but didnt go away either....

So today, while at work, I got curious and started some research on the whole thing...it freaked me out. Half the sources said no worries, its normal. The other half said call your doctor right away. Hoping to put my fears to rest, I called the doc and instead of hearing "you're fine" she told me to come in right away! FREAK OUT!!!! Luckily, I was able to find child care right away for the toddler and luckily my husband met me at the house in time for a quick snack (even though I couldn't really stomach any food at the time) and off we went. Let me just say, I love my doctor. He is extremely calm and straightforward. I love that about him. He immediately did a pelvic exam; no sign of spotting, cervix is still closed. Then ordered a vaginal ultrasound. Everything looks great! Heart is beating strong at 112, and the baby is .39mm, right on track for 6 weeks and 1 day. I got to see the baby for the first time, I started to cry!!! Its so amazing that this little creature is growing inside me!!! (or parasite as my husband likes to joke). So everything is fine! Doc said that some women go through this during the first trimester.

Give me a break okay this is my first time!!! I think I was more embarrassed about my freaking out more than anything....it was an emotional day. But very glad that I called and got the "ok" from the doc. Feeling much better now! Just waiting for my blood pressure to come back down (155/84 at the docs!!!), and for my emotions to regulate themselves again (damn pregnancy hormones!!!).

Anyways, onto knitting news, not that there is much....

Started working on a baby blanket. Very simple pattern, using the sage green that matches the quilt panels. Just something I can work on at the doctors office, or at home when I don't feel like having to pay attention to a complicated pattern. Finished the first Mary Poppins glove. Finished sewing up the ends on the Birthday Surprise infinity scarf. And no sewing done yet, although now that I have an iron, hopefully I can get some of that done this weekend. Looking forward to a relaxing evening at home with hubby and sister after I get my oil changed.

Keep the prayers and good thoughts coming! Its working!!! Love you all!

Oh Baby!!!

I know it has been a while since my last update, but there is a very good reason!!! Shortly after moving in, to our one bedroom apartment, we found out that we are pregnant!!! YAY! We are so incredibly excited and happy! I know it is early yet, Im only 6 weeks, but we are so thrilled that we just had to share the news! I am due sometime at the beginning of October. Everyone has been very supportive and happy for us! And we cannot wait for our own little bundle of joy to arrive!

My husband and I have already been talking baby names, themes, and Halloween costumes!!! We are just too excited!!! So, now this blog has taken another turn. Instead of just knitting and sewing, Im also going to include baby news so that friends and family can stay in the loop! YAY!!!

Onto crafting news (of the baby sort): I haven't had much time to do any knitting. Not only do I have zero energy, but most of my time is spent in the bathroom these days. No, not morning sickness (not yet anyways). I swear we are going through so much toilet paper!!! HAHA. Which brings me back to knitting.... I haven't gotten much done. I got ahead of myself again and started working on some converse baby booties. But I stopped, and decided I should really concentrate on my sister's Mary Poppins project since that is due at the beginning of March. Im almost done with the first belle ruffle glove. Hoping to finish that up soon and get the second one done (maybe by the weekend?). And then there is the sewing that I want to get done, but haven't. So much for having a new apartment to decorate when you don't have time...boo! But I did manage to talk my husband into buying some baby items! The pictures above are of the panels I bought at JoAnn's when we first found out we were expecting! I had my eye on this for a long time, now I have a need for it! We have chosen penguins for our baby theme. Can't wait to add ruffles to this and make a ton of matching accessories!!!

Anyways, onto other news. We are loving our apartment so far, despite the drama that occurred over the weekend. A drunk driver crashed his trunk into the garage below us. Woke us up from a deep sleep. Had to call the cops. It was rather scary but turned into a funny nosy neighbor type thing when we could hear the guy yelling for his truck. lol. It was funny, not so much the being up for 2 hours in the middle of the night, but spying and seeing everything unfold below us (we had a perfect view from our windows), was quite entertaining!

And we just brought over the cats finally. They are currently taking residence under the bed, but they joined me at my feet last night. Glad to have them here. and glad to get them out of my mom's where they were stressed and being chased by the other mean cat!

Well, back to laundry and cleaning up the place! Happy Valentines Day!