However, things have turned out quite differently than I expected. Thankfully, we generally have mild summer weather around here, no humidity, and once temps hit the 90s we bought a portable air conditioner on Craigslist (read: relief!). Not to mention I took the advice of some friends and found a swimming pool, and let me tell you, for about an hour everyday I swim and feel like I'm not even pregnant. 'Tis marvelous!
My pregnancy has been great and I've enjoyed sharing it with family and friends. The baby's kicks are getting stronger, and it makes me smile every time over the little miracle growing inside me.
Yes, we have a name picked out but it is top secret and will not be announced until after she's born. Sorry folks! Due date: Sept. 24. This summer I've had a break from teaching and have greatly enjoyed working on projects for our nursery!
And now for a little tour....
My first sewing project back in May was to recover some bumper pads. Our cat Miles was a big help as you can see. I found some bumper pads at a thrift shop for $5, and made my own cover. I designed the owls myself and think it turned out really cute!
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Since then I've also made three baby quilts and knitted a couple of stuffed toys. Our other cat Moses is also a big help (see below)!
I'm not into themed nurseries, nor do I want a room filled with pastels. That's not me. So, back in Febuary I must have bookmarked a zillion nurseries online that I liked. I ruled out painting the walls because we are renting this year, and let's face it, I really don't want to have to re-paint the walls back to white before we move out. So I went with primary colors.
I found the wall decals online, and I love them!
I used the leftover fabric from the bumper pads to make a caddy that hangs on the end of the crib. Soon it will fill up with lots of baby things.
And here's me at 30 weeks. Baby's growing fast!
