It took me a day to make this Vogue dress. Not a full day, but over the course of the day I completed it. I cut it out during naptime and sewed it up when Holly went to bed. It was such a simple dress to make (only 5 pattern pieces!) and I received lots and lots of compliments today. I'll probably have to belt it as my belly gets bigger so I don't look like one big bump! If you're looking for a quick sewing project or are a beginner, this is an excellent pattern.
Tuesday night I made my first special Greta item. I embellished a grey H&M bodysuit (size 0-1 months, it's so tiny!) with blush pink fabric. The fabric is an old t-shirt of mine. I love the colour of it, but the shirt is too short. Aren't I thrifty? And then, I couldn't help myself. I just had to make something matching for Holly. They'll having matching tops right away - true sisters. I envision both girls wearing their shirts when they meet at the hospital... Life is so sweet!
GIRL!
Before we even got a good look at her face she turned her bottom to us and gave us a clear view of her gender. Conor and I both knew before the tech even said it. We're both really excited, me a little more so because the wheels are already turning on all the things I'm going to make (you know, because my "to-make" list could be a little longer).
And her name is... Greta. I love it! I especially love the way "Holly and Greta" sounds. We're going to keep Greta's middle name a surprise! Anyways, I couldn't be more thrilled that I get to have another little girl to love. And this guarantees that we'll be a family of 5 one day.
Here's what 19 weeks looks like with Baby number 2:
I don't know about you, but I think it looks really close in size to 21 weeks last time (eek!) only a little higher (is baby another girl?). Sigh. I'll definitely be larger with this baby. Every appointment I kind of hold my breath when I get on the scale, because sometimes the weight gain can be so shocking! Even if it's just a couple pounds!
And my Holly bear. What a fashionista. Ribbon around her neck, a necklace and sunglasses. I love my little girl!
Stay tuned... I'll post the gender of Baby #2 by the end of the day. Maybe the baby will even have a name by then!
In just less than 5 days, I'll know what this baby is. I'm really looking forward to the ultrasound, especially since I often forget that I'm pregnant. Nowadays, I get little kicks and punches that remind me that I'm pregnant, but most of the time I have to be paying attention or still to notice those. The baby's still so little. Conor and I are gunning for a boy, cuz you know, then we could just stop there, or let Baby #3 be our wild child and not really care about the gender. But, if the baby is a girl, we'd both be pleased as punch. I wasn't feeling any vibes either direction until earlier this week when I suddenly started thinking girl. The same thing happened with Holly. Shortly before the ultrasound, I started to really believe she was a girl. A boy would be easier because we have a name picked out for sure and there's less to sew. I think we have a girl's name... I really like it, but it may fall under some scrutiny because although it's semi-traditional, it's different. Holly was such an easy name for us because we loved it above any other name. Oh the drama... Tuesday will be here before I know it...
Anyone want to take a stab at what they think this baby is? Your prize would be the satisfaction of calling it, along with potentially 50% of everyone else who casts their votes.
