I've been feeling pretty sick the last couple days. Severe nausea like I had in the beginning stages of pregnancy and throwing up. I haven't been able to keep anything down but crackers and some juice. I hope this passes soon. Julien says that I'm busy making something important. I think the baby is surfing waves in my belly and giving me motion sickness. :)
I've continued on my knitting spree and have started two more baby sweaters. This just might be my thing to knit. I love how fast I can make these and am able to experiment with some yarns that I normally wouldn't use for myself. I've started a Chunky baby cardigan called Dumpling that's knit in one piece except for the sleeves from Rowan Babies. I'm using Ribbon twist in a lovely grey blue color with a light colored ribbon woven through. Though it looks more grey here, I'll surely take better photos later. I love the stitch definition of the Ribbon Twist. Again, I'd probably never knit myself anything this bulky but for a baby should be trés mignon.
I love the cowl neck. I've had to modify the sleeves a bit to make them a bit wider. I tried them out on my friend's daughter who is 3 months old and they were a bit tight. I'm hoping to have this sweater done tonight. There are no button holes because the Ribbon Twist is so chunky that you can make your own button hole in between the stitches. Easy peasy, I like that! With this sweater I've learned to do three needle bind off as well. Must say anything to avoid sewing is awesome! ;)
And, I have a shot of my growing belly. I'm actually very surprised how big it looks here but I think it's the combination of the white tank top I'm wearing and the angle. I shot this because just that morning my husband told me that my belly had passed my breasts and I really looked pregnant. C'est moi a 16 semaines. Next week, we find out the sex of the baby. I had a stranger today on the bus tell me that she thought it as a girl. My Korean girlfriend says because I've been craving fruits lately that it's a girl. What do you think we'll be having? Either way, we're excited! A little boy or a little girl... either would just be wonderful.
Finally, I wanted to shout out to my friend, Vivi, who's in the US right now. I love you, darling and I'm thinking of you.
**edit** 00:23: Frenzy knitting while watching Grey's Anatomy and the Ribbon Twist cardie is done! It's so cute. I'll be sewing on buttons tomorrow and hopefully my friend's son will model it off for me. I'm off to bed...
Hang in there....the morning sickness will pass soon!
That sweater looks so nice and cozy.
You've got a beautiful baby belly. ;o)
Posted by: d | October 21, 2006 at 01:03
If you crave spicy foods I have heard that it's a girl (at least that is what they say in India) and it was right for me!
Are you going to find out at the next echography? Your knitting is fabulous; I have sewing like a madwoman, must be the nesting instincts.
Happy days ahead. Best,
Riana
Posted by: Riana | October 21, 2006 at 10:43
Beautiful tum!
I'm voting for a girl too, because you seem to be carrying quite low. Very scientific explanation!
Posted by: antipodeesse | October 21, 2006 at 22:52
I love you too mah sistah!
I vote for girl too, based on the lowness. :)
Posted by: Vivi | October 23, 2006 at 23:37
Great belly pic!! Congrats and welcome to the baby bumpers! :)
Posted by: alison | October 25, 2006 at 18:07
hmmm....i basically only crave and eat a ton of fruits and vegetables (fries included) and it's a boy...
are you telling? or keeping it a secret?
Posted by: sfgirl | October 27, 2006 at 08:17
SFgirl, I'll tell... I can't keep secrets! We're findint out today!
Posted by: Aimee | October 27, 2006 at 10:05