...which means Valentine kit planning is in full swing! Now I'll be honest and tell you that this was causing me a bit of trouble. Usually I start planning kits several months in advance. Afterall, it can take three months just to have bags made, and just as long to get in thequeue for dyers. And let's not even discuss the wrench that can be thrown if stitch markers or accessories are hand made in another country, get routed to Australia instead of the US, and end up there for months. Ugh. It's a delicate balance.
This year, I forgot about Valentine's Day. So I've pulled in some favors- luckily I know some awesomely acomodating and understanding people in the fiber industry, and they are making some superb things for this year's kit. I found that just being honest with my predicament is helping quite a bit. Why did I forget about Valentine's Day? I'm blaming it on Baby Brain.
Yep, Joe and I are adding a new little one to our family in early summer. James is very excited about having a brother or sister- I think he expects that he'll have an immediate playmate- he's in for a shocker! This pregnancy hasn't been nearly as easy as I remember my first one being, but of course that was five years ago... perhaps time makes one forget? I'm much more uncomfortable, queasy and unmotivated than I remember being. I'm easily distracted and uninterested in food. And I'm blaming it all on the pregnancy!
So, I guess you can expect the blog to be a bit baby-centric over the coming months as I try and find time to knit baby items (who am I kidding- I only had time to knit one hat for James), poll you for baby name ideas, share my latest craving (whoopie pies!!) and generally grouse about how I'm feeling. I keep telling myself that since I'm into my second trimester now, I should be feeling much better soon. Right? RIGHT?!
well congratulations to you, Joe and James. Perhaps your readers can help keep you motivated in making baby items?
Posted by: Irene | January 10, 2012 at 04:30 PM
Congratulations!! I will be more than happy to follow a baby-centric blog over the next few months - I'm a dyed-in-the-wool "Nana" and pretty good at it too.
You will be feeling better soon - and the best place to hide the frozen milky way bars is in a box of brussel sprouts LOL
Posted by: Leslie B. Fehr | January 10, 2012 at 04:33 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Robin | January 10, 2012 at 04:35 PM
What beautiful news. Of course you will feel better soon. I promise (fingers crossed).
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 10, 2012 at 04:38 PM
Congratulations! I was wondering when you had been feeling poorly recently! This to does pass and a sweet baby is worth it.
Posted by: Mary Ann | January 10, 2012 at 04:40 PM
Congrats! So excited for you and your family. I think that everyone will forgive you for forgetting Valentine's day, you've got more important things to think about!
Posted by: Tanis | January 10, 2012 at 04:42 PM
Big congrats!
Posted by: Lisa Viviano | January 10, 2012 at 04:56 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I love baby knots, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 10, 2012 at 05:22 PM
That's wonderful news! Congratulations!
Posted by: Carole | January 10, 2012 at 05:28 PM
Congratulations!!! I hope you start to feel better soon.
Posted by: Jane | January 10, 2012 at 05:29 PM
Allison, how EXCITING!!!!!!!! You'll feel better before you know it - congratulations!!
Posted by: Deirdre | January 10, 2012 at 05:31 PM
Woo-hoo! Congrats on baby :)
Don't feel like you have to knit for baby (that's what your knitting friends are for!). I'm still working on things for Little Man that I started while pregnant (he's 14 months old).
Oh well.
Posted by: Renee Anne | January 10, 2012 at 05:42 PM
Congratulations! Each pregnancy is different. Best wishes to you all for this wonderful news of a new little one!
Posted by: Diane E. | January 10, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Congratulations Allison- very exciting. You will be feeling better in no time.
Posted by: Lulynn | January 10, 2012 at 05:43 PM
RIGHT, and Congratulations!
Posted by: Janene Reeves | January 10, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Wonderful News Allison. Heartfelt congrats!
Posted by: Lisa P | January 10, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Congratulations to you all. Stay well and don't worry about the small stuff.
Posted by: wendy | January 10, 2012 at 06:14 PM
How wonderful! Wishing you much happiness
Posted by: Anne | January 10, 2012 at 06:19 PM
Congratulations Allison, Joe and James on the wonderful news. You will feel better soon.
Posted by: Virginia | January 10, 2012 at 06:27 PM
Congratulations! Looking forward to a Valentine's Day kit.
Posted by: Lucy Portland | January 10, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Congrats Allison!
Posted by: Vicki | January 10, 2012 at 07:38 PM
Congratulations Dear Allison. What a wonderful New Year's present for you and Joe. I bet James will make an excellent big brother. Many good thoughts and wishes coming your way.
Posted by: Melissa VR | January 10, 2012 at 07:47 PM
Congratulations Allison. That is wonderful!! I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Evie | January 10, 2012 at 08:38 PM
Awesome! Congratulations to your whole family. I hope you feel better soon. Try to get enough rest. I will tell you what my Mother used to say, "if you feel really different with your second baby, then it probably is the opposite gender of your first child." Healthy and Happy for all of you is what we want!
Posted by: Kim | January 10, 2012 at 09:01 PM
Congratulations!!! :)
Sounds like you're due around the same time my sister-in-law is. This is going to be the spring of baby knits!
Posted by: Rachel | January 10, 2012 at 09:54 PM
This is such a special time for you--Enjoy!
Posted by: Anna | January 10, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Such wonderful news. I am happy for you!
Posted by: Anne | January 10, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Congratulations Allison!! Very exciting news for you and your family!!
Posted by: Kathy | January 10, 2012 at 11:17 PM
I am so happy for you, Joe and James. It has been such fun sharing your journey through the years. I know you will feel better soon.
Posted by: Natalie | January 10, 2012 at 11:50 PM
Congratulations!!! Very exciting news. I had more morning sickness with each pregnancy. Treasure this special time tho'... when you think how amazing it is what your body is doing - whew. I always felt blessed to be able to carry the baby (poor dad's don't get to feel that).
Posted by: Renee' | January 11, 2012 at 02:20 AM
Congratulations! Wishing you much happiness!
Posted by: Karen Blanchard | January 11, 2012 at 02:38 AM
Wonderful news, congrats!
Posted by: Donna | January 11, 2012 at 08:48 AM
Congrats on the wonderful news. How exciting for you, Joe and James.
Posted by: Ann W. | January 11, 2012 at 09:17 AM
such joyful news! this brought a giant smile to my face! blessings galore!
Posted by: Liz | January 11, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations! What a wonderful event to be looking forward to!!
Posted by: Lesa | January 11, 2012 at 10:10 AM
So very happy for you and your family. Treasure every moment of your pregnancy..even the uncomfortable ones. Id like to say something clever about the single sock syndrome but nothing comes to mind.
Posted by: mary | January 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the happy family.
As a mother of four grown children, I still get all warm and fuzzy at the mention of a new baby and knitting for baby. Wishing you good health.
Posted by: Shirley Dell | January 11, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Great news! Hope you feel more comfortable soon.
Posted by: Martha | January 11, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Cathy k. | January 11, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations! That's wonderful news.
Posted by: Bev | January 11, 2012 at 01:56 PM
Congratulations! Such exciting news. My sister had horrible morning sickness that went on past the first trimester & found that sipping root beer while nibbling on saltines was the most effective remedy.
Posted by: Donna | January 11, 2012 at 02:57 PM
Congratulations!!! What wonderful news-look forward to the baby centric blogs. Hope you feel better soon. Can't wait for the Valentines kit.
Posted by: Bobbi | January 11, 2012 at 03:35 PM
Congratulations! The old Eggbert cartoons immediately popped into my head (it took a little searching to find the name). They have some of the images and books for sale again at http://www.cafepress.com/originaleggbert if you don't know what I am talking about.
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 11, 2012 at 06:47 PM
I'm so happy for you and your family. All the best for a beautiful baby. Try saltines and ginger tea or ginger ale for nausea. Ginger is good for bad stomachs, and it's natural. I used to crave salami and mustard, which normally I don't eat. Go figure...
Posted by: Nathanne Verner | January 11, 2012 at 09:10 PM
Congratulations! Wonderful way to start 2012!!!
Posted by: Debra | January 12, 2012 at 07:25 AM
Wonderful, wonderful news!!! Congratulations!
Posted by: April | January 13, 2012 at 06:30 AM
Such happy news! Congratulations!
Posted by: Julie | January 13, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Congratulations to you all! I have already ordered some Van Gogh. Now I am wishing that i had ordered other colors! (I bet it's a girl this time)
Posted by: Kathy Sue | January 23, 2012 at 05:42 PM
Such happy news for your family!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM