So, you're probably wondering if we're having a girl or a boy? Last week was the longest week ever, anticipating something like this is something I can hardly put to words. Our doctor brought us in exceptionally because we are getting ready to leave for the US for a month and he wanted to see us to make sure all was well and to take a peek to see what we were going to have. When he asked if we wanted to know we both chimed in "Oh, oui, Docteur!" and giggled. The baby was active and making it hard for the doctor to find what he was looking for and then all of a sudden he announces, " Et la, je vois un zizi!" Julien and I looked at each other and bursted out in laughter. Tears followed for me. We were both convinced that we were having a girl. I think it was because of how sick I was and Julien thought having an the oldest be a girl would genial. Though being the oldest of five I would have loved to have had an older brother. And as for names, Julien and I have been talking about baby names since the beginning of our relationship. We never doubted that we'd have children. Lately I had been re-thinking the girl's name we had chosen but the boy's name we were absolutely sure donc ca tombe bien!!
So, a weekend tranquille a la maison since in less than a week we'll be boarding a plane. We stayed in last night catching up on Lost and Grey's Anatomy all the while I cranked out the Phildar baby sweater:
Pattern: La Brassiere and L'Echarpe No. 6 from Phildar Tricotez Calin
Size: 6 months (sweater); One size fits all (Scarf)
Yarn: Oxyene color Emeraude (sweater)
Bowling in Folk & Partner in Petunia (Scarf)
Needles: 5.5 mm & 6.5 mm
Started: October 20, 2006
Finished: October 28, 2006
I can happily say that I think I've gotten over my fear of Phildar patterns and sewing sweater parts. It took me a couple false starts but seaming stockinette and garter stitch are very easy! Sewing on snaps on the other hand, I don't like at all. If I make this again, I'm going to add button holes. The scarf was just an added bonus, I fell in love with how it looked on the baby on the cover of Tricotez Calin. So, this will be put in the mail next week and hopefully the recipient hasn't already grown out of it! :)
Since security is tight I doubt that I will be doing any knitting on the plane. I've planned on checking some needles in my bag and knitting something for myself while visiting friends. Probably a scarf or a shawl like the Clapotis. I'm probably the only knitter who hasn't knit this yet. :) The gloom of Paris winter is creeping up on us and there isn't anything more motivating to knit than just that.
Congratulations to both of you!!
I'm so happy for you :)
We have to wait until march to know if it's a girl or a boy for us ;)
Posted by: Missty | October 29, 2006 at 14:50
Félicitations! And what a beautiful sweater! I love the color combination! I think Phildar is sometimes too seam-, snap- and zipper-happy.
If you'll be in KS on your trip, stop by Knit Lawrence and say hi! or email me if you"ll be in lawrence!!! -Elinor
Posted by: Elinor | October 29, 2006 at 16:03
Congratulations on the news! A baby boy - how sweet! This is when it all starts to get really exciting, don't you think?
Oh! And the sweater is heart-melting as well!
Posted by: laura b | October 29, 2006 at 16:30
Woohoo! Monkey1 gave us the best zizi shot--legs spread wide with a turtle sitting right there!!--no doubts--and boy i was never so sick in my life! i lost 13 kilos in the first trimester. Ugh. Of course, Monkey3 is making me rather not well either... re-ugh. SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!
Posted by: Doc | October 29, 2006 at 16:35
Yay!!! Congratulations to you both.
Posted by: Sheree | October 29, 2006 at 16:39
Awwww un petit garçon! Congrats to you and the hubby! Now you can focus on color themes and boy's names. Good luck my dear girl! ;o)
Posted by: d | October 29, 2006 at 19:02
I don't know what is in the water but everyone seems to be having baby boys! I'm also expecting a baby boy, this January. Email me for acess to my blog (private due to a stalker)! Congrats on the boy!!!
Posted by: Robyn | October 30, 2006 at 00:19
Woo-hoo! What wonderful news! (Of course it would have been equally wonderful if it were a girl but bet it's exciting just to KNOW!)
Posted by: The Bold Soul | October 30, 2006 at 03:45
How exciting! A little boy! Also, I love the sweater you did. I had B come in and look at the photos, he was very impressed, and wondered if I would ever be able to make something that nice. He didn't sound very hopeful- obviously, my scarf has raised serious doubts in his mind about my manual dexterity.
Posted by: Nic | October 30, 2006 at 14:58
Congratulations on the wonderful news! I hope everything else is okay too with you and the baby. And lets both look for cute baby boy knits. :)
Posted by: Emma | October 30, 2006 at 15:00
Bravo! Now you can stock up on blue yarn! Especially since you've figured out Phildar patterns. Good job!
Posted by: Veronique | October 30, 2006 at 19:09
Any baby is good, but I love my boy! I thought for sure I was going to have a girl too and when the tech said there is the penis I said something like why does my girl have a penis??!! lol
Boys are great! Congrats.
When is your due date? Maybe work on a Halloween / Autumn sweater for him and a xmas one for 2007!
Posted by: stephanievmills | October 30, 2006 at 21:35
Beautiful ensemble! But now you'll have to knit a boyish scarf :)!
Posted by: Siow Chin | October 31, 2006 at 03:27
Congrats! The sweater is gorgeous-and you knit it so quickly!
Posted by: brooke | October 31, 2006 at 03:34
Baby boys are the BEST!
From experience I can say check your needles, you won't be knitting on the plane. You could kill someone with one of those things!! Rats for you.
Congrats! Baby boys have the best grumpy old man faces!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 31, 2006 at 15:16
Oh, I LOVE reading about your life, and the new life you are brewing in your belly!!!!!
Posted by: Jenn Sellers | October 31, 2006 at 22:00
the baby boy thing seems to be in the air, indeed. the sweater looks wonderful and i love the color. i have needles and yarn being shipped over; maybe i'll finally get my scarf going - it's currently a loin cloth.
Posted by: sfgirl | November 04, 2006 at 08:18
FYI: Knitting needles are not a problem for most airlines. It's the liquids they worry about (sadly enough). Bring them and bring a pre-posted envelope in case you want to just mail them back to yourself at home.
Oooh..... so it's a boy! Exciting! I know everyone thought it was a girl, but funny how these things turn out. I think an older brother (assuming you have another) would be a good thing to have. Someone to do some protecting of younger siblings. Of course, being an only child, I'm not much for opinions on the whole sibling thing.
Posted by: reese | November 04, 2006 at 16:38