Last Saturday was my sister in law Lindsay's Baby Shower!
I decided for her gift to just make a bunch of stuff, so I thought i'd share with you all:)
First thing I made was a diaper cake, it was the first one i've ever made, I was ok with how it turned out.
Next I of course made her a nursing cover, which I didnt take a pic of, but its the same one as in the pic on my "whine and dine" blog, so feel free to check that out:)
She's having a little girl, so of course I had to make some bows and headbands.
I also made a bow board for the first time too.
Then I made some "baby legs", it was so easy! And so much cheaper than buying the real thing.
I made a decorated wipe case to match her nursing cover. I used a small pampers case, next time im gonna try huggies. The pampers one wasnt latching properly. She might have to use it to hold diapers instead.
And finally the last thing I made was a soother clip. I was gonna make more, but I ran out of time.
I had also planned on making burp clothes and some cute baby shoes, but left it all to the last min, so didnt get to.
Now I just need to make all these things for my own baby:)
Speaking of my own baby, I might as well do a pregnancy update.
I've been super sick, yet again!
I switched my iron pills, so its not them making me sick anymore.
It was so bad last week that I couldnt even keep ginger ale down! It was awful!
Luckily my sil took Becca one day so I could rest.
I went to my prenatal last Thursday and I've lost 4lbs in the last 2 weeks!
My doctor didnt seem to concerned though, and just told me to take gravol.
I told her that i've been having way bad contractions off and on, and she said thats normal.
So then Friday morning, I lost my mucus plug (sorry if thats TMI lol) so I was thinking great, thats just what I need! lol
Over the weekend my contractions kept getting worse, but not unbearable, so I just ignored them.
Sunday when I was in church they got so painful and uncomfortable that I wanted to cry.
So after church we decided I better go to the hospital and get checked.
They got me in right away and hooked me up to all the monitors.
Baby girl was not happy about it! She kept trying to kick the things off my stomach.
The monitors werent picking up any contractions, so I was thinking great! im just wasting my time again.
They did an internal exam and swab to make sure my water wasnt leaking, it wasnt. I could tell by this point Norm was thinking, we're here again just so they can tell us there's nothing wrong. (which is why he hates taking me to the hospital lol)
Then the doctor said the last thing she wanted to check was my cervix.
I was totally ready for her to check it and say its tightly closed, you can go home.
She started checking it and was like "oh, wow, thats surprising."
So turns out im 3cms dilated and 60% effaced.
I was only 1cm and not effaced at all with Becca, right up until when I was induced.
She said she could send me walking, and see if active labour will start, or I could just go home and relax and wait for it. I decided to go home lol
She said it could be hours, or weeks before I go into labour, but that she doesnt think i'll make it to 40 weeks.
It was a wake up call for Norm lol I have all her clothes washed and put away, but we dont have a hospital bag packed yet, havent bought diapers, and havent taken her car seat out of storage yet lol So we're getting all that stuff done now!
Im going in for a check again tomorrow morning to see if im dilated more, if I am they'll decide what to do from there.
Im only 35 weeks, so I was surprised that they would let me go into labour now and not try to stop it.
Anyhow..here's a pic I got Norm to take right before we left for the hospital, just in case lol
PS. Norm was reading my blog the other day and said, "does anyone even read this anymore? you haven't had comments in more than 3 posts, no one loves you! lol"
Nice husband eh?? You should prove him wrong;)


9 comments:
Will you make me cute boy stuff?? I only have girl stuff and I don't wanna be boring just b/c i'm having a boy. I still want cute nursing covers and wipes covers. My mom is coming up to Canada you could send it back with her...hint hint :) Your stuff looks awesome!! I wish I was that crafty I just buy it from someone else ;) Sorry your still sick, I am too. I'm just not the best preggo girl..don't like it one bit. Can't wait to see pics of your new little babe.She's coming so soon!
I LOVE YOU!!!!
You are so talented to make all that stuff! I wish you were closer so you could teach me how to really use my sewing machine haha
Not only will I prove Norm wrong by commenting, but I would also like to say that Marrianne and I want to come visit. She didn't even know you were in Calgary!
I'll give you Marrianne's number so you two can set it up. 587-777-5936 (text or call)
Haha Norm... well at least you know he checks. I can't believe you MADE all that stuff. You are even more talented and crafty then I thought. Looks like I'll be calling you for some craft nights in C town :)
you are so talented! Hopefully baby hold on a little bit but if not good luck with everything!
You really got the talent on friend! I'm so impressed that you take the time to do the stuff you like to do. I get so lazy...well and I have this dang baby...cute but dang baby ha ha ha!
If it makes you feel any better, I was 3 cm dilated with Taylor for the whole last month... Why does it take so long to have a baby?!
You didn't post a pic of the gorgeous Whine & Dine you made Lizzy! ;)
best wishes Ariel and Norm,Rebecca must be very excited!
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