I have been a sewing fool as of late.
Since, I could't find an Udder Cover I loved on any websites, I decided to use the fabric I found from last week and make an Udder Cover.It only took me a couple hours to complete and although I'm an amateur seamstress, I LOVE IT! It turned out so adorable. This is the pattern I followed.......
I even made a fun little zippered pouch for it so I can use the pouch to store the baby's binkies, nipple shields & lanolin cream while I'm nursing using the cover.
I also made baby it's own stretchy sleep sac.I got the idea when I found this adorable ETSY page called MintandArrows and I fell in love their baby sleep sacs. I follow them on Instagram in hopes to win one of their give aways. I completely support small shops but I'd already spent my tiny monthly ETSY budget on some suck pads for my Ergo so I had to improvise & make my own sleep sac.
I found a material at Hobby Lobby (my favorite place for fabric btw) and decided it was perfect for either gender. The fabric is super stretchy and soft.
It was rather easy to make and I think I'll make more as gifts!
I made a matching knotted headband in case baby is a girl. It wasn't as easy to make but it'll do.
I want to make an elf shaped beanie in case we have a little boy.... (I really can't wait to meet our baby and know it's gender.)
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Coinciding with sewing, I've been knitting a bit more too.
Zeplin was feeling a little left out that I was making so many things for the baby that he asked me if I would make him a beanie too. I had more than enough yarn to make him a beanie that would match one I made for baby.
Zeplin is super excited to wear his new beanie with his baby brother or sister.
ps. I don't have a pattern. I just made it up as I went. Sorry I can't tell you how I made it. :(
ps. I don't have a pattern. I just made it up as I went. Sorry I can't tell you how I made it. :(
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I have noticed these gray hairs because, (let's be real), there are a lot, but it never really dawned on me, until recently, how much it might be bothering this man I love.
His hair started sprouting these gray wires when he turned 30.
Both his mom & dad are in their 50s/60s and have full heads of gray hair. Matt says they've had gray hair for the majority of their adulthood, beginning in high school, so it was only a matter of time before my handsome, dark haired, husband began his inevitable lack of pigment to his super curly locks.He tried to blame his gray on me, then on Zeplin and now it's all the new baby's fault when in reality, it's in his genes. Sorry honey.
Even with all this gray hair, he is the most handsome man I've ever laid eyes on.He's also the greatest husband and father in the world too! Between baking goodies to please my cravings, cleaning all the bathrooms & entire house so we can be ready for baby and company, and removing the polish on my toes because I can't reach.... HE ROCKS!
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Zeplin's love of learning is blossoming. His retention of all that we've taught him is mind boggling to me. He's beginning to ask questions about other letters and really grasping all that he's being taught.We began the letter D this week. We started with Dinosaur then went on to learn about ducks. Instead of working on cutting and glueing, (which he's actually good at), I chose a coloring page for one of the crafts. Zeplin really struggles with having the desire to color and constantly asks for help. It was a bit of a battle trying to convince him to just do it. Once he started coloring, I was really proud of him - - He colored the beaks black, the bodies yellow and the water blue. He even circled all the letter D's on the page.
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How far along: 36 weeks! 24 days until my scheduled c-section!
Total weight gain: I didn't gain any weight since last week. Still at +19lbs. I feel so good about myself and my weight right now.Maternity clothes: Dumb question. I should delete it. If someone is 36 weeks pregnant and not wearing maternity clothes then I'm jealous.
Sleep: The same as any other week. I'm tired, but doing well falling asleep. Everything from between the belly button down and the knees up hurt - making it hard to stay asleep.
Exercise: This was my last week of swimming. I think I'll pay the weekly rate of swimming for the next 2-3 weeks. I just don't want to pay for the month because if I have baby then it's non refundable.
I felt well enough to play volleyball last Saturday before we went swimming at the YMCA and I'm glad I played. (I played 2 games) . . . My body, especially my hips, hated me for playing the 2nd game but my mind was happy.
My friends and family think I'm crazy for working out and playing volleyball but exercising has really boosted my mental state in this last trimester! I want to do what I can before baby comes because it'll be 8+ weeks before I can do much of anything afterwards.
Or maybe I'm just making up for the horrible pregnancy I had with Zeplin.
Movement: Baby is starting to beat me up from the inside. But I'm going to miss feeling these movements when the pregnancy is over so I'm enjoying them while they last.
Food Cravings: None. I've been eating a good range of yummy food.
Anything making you sick: Sometimes the baby's movement is so big that it will make my stomach jump. Otherwise - no.
Gender Prediction: We will know soon enough. But I am enjoying the image of Matt jumping with joy if it's a girl or beaming with pride if it's another boy.
Best Moment this Week: I packed my hospital bag yesterday & the car seat is in the car (uninstalled but it's in the back.)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. I'm one week shy of term!! I kind of hope that I pass 37 weeks just so I can make it further than I did with Zeplin. Besides, if I'm feeling this good, I might as well stay pregnant for as long as possible!
I had an emotional breakdown a couple days ago and took it out on my husband. We hardly, if ever, fight and it's all because of how sympathetic and patient he is with me. I can't be easy to live with... especially being pregnant... but he lets me have my moments without ever making me feel bad about it. I'm sure deep down he has to be asking himself, “When is my wife coming back?” ... Fortunately he doesn't say it out loud. lol.
Looking forward to: My mom is coming over Saturday & we are supposed to be going bowling. I'm pretty much not working at all anymore so it's been nice to just get ready for baby and relax a little.
My OB appointment went well, again, this week. Doc even gave me the okay to keep playing volleyball and exercising. I'm measuring about a week ahead and baby's heart rate was 142. It's definitely dropping into the normal newborn range.
I'm not dilated - YAY! It made me so happy to hear that because I've been a little concerned that I was going to go into pre-term labor since the baby was so low but things are looking great!!
The only negative thing was my blood pressure was high for the 1st two readings. (154/96) So they had to make me lay down and check it again. Fortunately it did go down but he reiterated that if it ever didn't go down after resting for a moment, they would probably deliver the baby. Not surprising since that's what happened with Zeplin. But I have no signs of preeclampsia (I'm not even slightly swelling!!) like I did was Z so, all is well!
My next appointment is Monday afternoon. I'm hoping for more good news!
Zeplin has been singing songs a lot lately but my favorite is his little voice singing, “You are my Sunshine.” It's just so cute and he knows all the words - If he's focused and not watching a movie while singing. He told me the other day that he's practicing singing his songs so he can sing to the new baby.
Crossing more things off our Before Baby Comes BucketList. ...... We took Zeplin swimming at the YMCA last weekend. I spent more time watching my husband and son splash around in the water than go swimming but it was I enjoying watching them be so happy! I put my swimsuit on to enjoy the weightless feeling of the being in the water but I didn't do much besides sit in the little pool.
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