2016 May Miracles

[bakerh518]

SO many folks finding out gender SO early!!! How are we gonna stay team yellow!!

 

[busytulip]

Because waiting will be all the more special baker. You can hold out

 

[TTDuck]

Baker hang in there! I personally couldn't do it because I'm an obsessive planner but it will be so special if you wait!!

 

[sugargully]

It will be worth the wait Baker!

 

[Spiffynoodles]

Baker, I'd totally be Team Yellow this time, except both DH and I really want a girl this time, so if it's another boy, we need to time to adjust before he's born.

 

[busytulip]

I don't know, I think waiting to find out gender at the time of delivery helps to combat any kind of gender disappointment. We've always stayed team yellow and had 3 boys right out of the gate. I think having this squishy, little bundle of newborn goodness in your arms helps any sort of sadness melt away.

But that's just me.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

I don't know, I think waiting to find out gender at the time of delivery helps to combat any kind of gender disappointment. We've always stayed team yellow and had 3 boys right out of the gate. I think having this squishy, little bundle of newborn goodness in your arms helps any sort of sadness melt away.

But that's just me.

It's interesting, because when it comes to this subject, it seems like 50% feel the way I do, and 50% feel the way you do. I think it just depends on the type of person you are. For me, I may not feel any disappointment at birth, but I hate the idea that I might, so I'd rather prepare myself earlier, and then have several months to just get excited about that little boy. I think it totally depends on how you, personally, handle things, mentally and emotionally.

 

[busytulip]

I agree Just thought I'd put another perspective out there.

Are any of you ladies working on a special craft/project for your LO's?
I've just been out to pick up some yarn. I'm going to crochet a hat for my youngest. One of those beanies with the long tail and pom at the end. It'll be red and white striped. I'm making it more as a prop for pictures. But in the past I have made each of my kids a blanket and a cap. Which had me wondering what you ladies may have in the works.

 

[hmtb16]

Baker, I also think it will be such a special surprise to wait!! If I wasn't such a compulsive planner and so impatient, I would be team yellow. It will be so worth it!

Busy, I'd love to see a pic of the hat when you finish it! That's such a great idea to make a blanket and a cap for each of your kids. This is my first pregnancy and I'm not sure how many I'll have but I'm also planning to make a baby blanket for each baby. Once I'm done with other crochet projects, I plan to start a baby blanket from a lovely pattern I found a while ago. It's an ivory blanket with a mint green border with a white/ivory ribbon woven into the border. I might try to crochet baby booties, too.

 

[Spiffynoodles]

I wish I were more crafty, but I've always been better at things like drawing, which doesn't lend itself well to making things for kids. I think, when I find out the gender of this baby, I might paint his/her name on canvas for the nursery, or something like that.

Busy, your hat idea sounds adorable! I've made a hat before using one of those circle things where you weave the yarn around it. Maybe I could give that a try again.

 

[ja14]

I was indifferent about finding out the gender for a while. Since I didn't care either way, I didn't feel like I need to know ASAP and thought it'd be fun to wait.
However, I've been really feeling like it's a boy, so now I just want to know if I'm right! haha.

I have a sewing machine that's hardly ever been used, so I'll be taking up the chance to make a few baby blankets, at least.

 

[pinkpassion]

Everything was absolutely perfect. This baby is very active and healthy. Everything measured perfectly, baby is measuring 2 days ahead, there's a nasal bone and very low fluid nuchal measurement so all looks perfect!!!

So the tech immediately asked "what do y'all have at home?!" We said we have a girl and I said "but I'm 100% this one's a boy!" And immediately she blurted out "you're wrong it's a girl!" We didn't know she was going to tell us, and so surely. She said she's never been so sure so early. She said she'd be willing to bet on it! So I was WAYYYYYYY wrong apparently hahaha !!!  dh is quite disappointed! But he's coming around lol. I feel bad I've been calling her a he and I've had everything planned for a boy 

So I've just text our family and friends the pics and everyone is guessing it's a boy, they know we were told but we aren't telling them, everyone keeps saying the scan pic is very obviously a boy .. boy won't they be surprised!!!!
Fwiw she has a very classic girl nub and she definitely looked all girl during the scan!!!
Anyway without further ado here is our newest little one:

 

[pinkpassion]

Also I've already been making stuff. I planned every thing out for a boy and now... well I'll probably reuse some things from dd for this one (if it's still a girl in 2 weeks )

 

[bakerh518]

I need to get some yarn as if really like to make a few sweaters, hats and booties for this little one, maybe a blanket also! But it's so hard to find knitting/crocheting time with my crazy little man! We just added potty training so that's taking up the majority of the time!

So excited for you pinkpassion! Sisters are lovely! (I have two! Two brothers also but still sisters are pretty awesome)

I've been feeling girl lately, accidentally saying she a lot... Hubby is convinced this one is a boy although he hopes girl! But only time will tell!! Thank you for the reassurance for team yellow!! Definitely excited about it!

 

[TTDuck]

Congrats pink! I'm sort of hoping for a sister for my DD but am thinking its a boy. Glad all is well!

 

[KrissyB]

I have terrible baby gender radar. I'd think this one is a boy, and people make fun of me for saying he all the time.... But I was the exact same way with my first until we found out she was a girl

 

[hmtb16]

Congratulations, pink! So exciting you found out you're having a girl! It's amazing that you could tell the gender already. Love seeing the scan pics! I'm glad everything looked good at the scan. And, I agree, sisters are the best!

 

[busytulip]

Spiffy the painting of the baby's name is a great idea! I also like those canvases with cute little nursery sayings on them.

I've never had the opportunity to decorate a nursery (apartment living and then sharing of rooms) so I'll be living vicariously through those of you who can.

Baby booties and caps are fun easy projects. I would work on them while sitting in the OB's office. I don't know how it is for the rest of you ladies, but whenever I go for an appointment I can pretty much count on at least a 40-60 minute wait...if not more. So it's nice to have something to do during that time.

ja I can not sew to save my life. I'm embarrassed to admit that I have a little fear of sewing machines. But I LOVE quilts!

Ahhh! PINK!!! She is gorgeous! And I think it's hilarious that everyone has guessed boy. Do you feel better about compromising with your DH now and having found out?

baker good luck with potty training!

krissy I'm the same, horrible gender guesser.

 

[busytulip]

Oh, I nearly forgot. I haven't quite finished it yet, I still need to make the pom and attach it to the end, but here is a pic of the hat I've been working on. It's not perfect-but that's okay. The imperfections add character right?

 

[hmtb16]

Busy, love the hat! It looks really good. And, your little girl is so adorable! Thanks for sharing a picture. That's a great idea to bring your crochet projects to the OB office while you wait. I'll have to remember that maybe when I'm working on small projects.