Category Archives: expecting

so it’s official: we made a person

Isla Madelaine made her way into this world shortly after midnight on Monday, September 10th. 8lbs 1oz I still can’t believe we made a person.    

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hurry up and wait

I’m 39 weeks now. This baby could come anytime and I do feel that things have progressed quite a bit since I was in to see the midwife last week. Could be a very interesting week ahead… In the meantime, … Continue reading →

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made with love, by my mom

The day that I showed my sister, M., a grainy ultrasound photo of the little bean (with a big alien-like head) growing in my belly and told her she’d be an aunt in six months she beamed. And then, quickly … Continue reading →

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from the last time we were up north

Our only trip up north took place early in July. With this baby due at the beginning of September and the camp being waaaay off the beaten path (boat access even, and us with no boat) we didn’t feel all … Continue reading →

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the noah’s ark of baby knits

People… I have a bit of a weird thing going on. Somehow, over the past few months, I have managed to knit up things in a two-by-two fashion, much like that old geezer did with the animals. Nesting has turned … Continue reading →

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petite feets

A quick little yarn and button stash-busting knit resulted in some super cute boots for the little miss in my belly. There is something entirely satisfying about a quick knit done especially for tiny feet. I see more booties in … Continue reading →

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