Musings :: Moments :: Memories
Let me start with an apology: Mum and Dad, I am sorry that I chided you numerous times for not having as many photos of me as a baby as you did of my (older) brother. I know you had your reasons but I also know this (hopefully pretty universal) truth: the second child does… Continue reading Austin’s First Year
After much deliberation, I have finally made a decision about Austin's quilt fabric and bought two Chic Neutrals layer cakes. I plan on making a relatively simple block quilt using Amy Ellis's Talk of the Town quilt pattern as inspiration. I will keep you posted but don't be expecting any news any time soon! Who knows… Continue reading Baby Boy Quilt
Over the Easter holiday break, we went away as a family of four for the first time. I had put off making the decision about whether or not to go since I wasn't sure what kind of baby Austin was going to be and I am still not sure about this - people ask me… Continue reading Our First Family Trip as Four
Austin James Matthew was born on 6th February at 11.19pm. I was induced at Warwick Hospital at midday and although it took a while to get going, it was VERY quick at the end. After having some lasting negative feelings about Evelina's birth, I definitely feel better about everything now that Austin is born. He… Continue reading Introducing Austin James Matthew
It's been a ridiculously long time since I sewed anything more than a button. I am hoping that I will get to make at least of couple of projects that are at the very early stage of I Want to Make It. Like I did for Evelina, I want to make a twin bed… Continue reading Making for Baby Boy
My emotions have been a little bit all over the place with wonderful, excited highs and snappy, grouchy lows. Going from an all-consuming job to having so much spare time (and so little energy to use it) is an adjustment. I am now 37 weeks pregnant which is classed as full-term. I could do… Continue reading Adjusting
I need to get this made and I'm not sure what kind of thing I'll feel like listening to so I'll start with songs that I can lose myself in: Just Breathe - Pearl Jam Falling - The Civil Wars Disarm - The Smashing Pumpkins The Day I Tried to Live - Soundgarden State of… Continue reading 5 Songs for Welcoming Baby Playlist
So naturally it starts with a list. I am using modified version of the one I used last time. For baby 3 sleepsuits plus one for going home 3 short-sleeved vests 3 long-sleeved vests hat snowsuit 3 muslins plus one giant muslin 10 new baby nappies nappy disposal bags new born baby wipes blanket cotton… Continue reading The Hospital Bag(s)
My first day of maternity leave has entailed a lot of waiting around in waiting rooms with a scan, a clinic appointment and a separate midwife appointment. The scan was fine - still showing an issue with Baby Boy's kidney (which *should* be easily resolved after the birth) but otherwise A-OK; I found out I… Continue reading A Day of Appointments
Today we spent some time getting ourselves organised ready for Baby Number Two. I am now 35 weeks pregnant and time is ticking on. We brought all the baby stuff out of the garage into the house and sorted through it, picking out the girlier toys. Whilst I don’t like toys being specifically gendered,… Continue reading Sorting
Notes From My Day 