Crafting for Sprout (Week 3)

This week was another short week, but it was still productive.

First, I tackled a project Steve requested. Apparently, Sprout needed a little pink camo in her life to celebrate opening day of deer season (Nov. 15th). Hopefully, she is here by then. If she is, she'll be sporting this:


A month or so ago, Steve and I saw a 10 pack of white bibs for super cheap. He said, "Go ahead and get them. They'll entertain you this summer." He had NO idea! I am obsessed with making these. I only have 3 left!


In other baby news...
Sprout is kicking more often and I LOVE it. Steve finally felt her about a week ago, but hasn't since. Her kicks still aren't that strong or predictable.
We ordered the nursery furniture and most of it will be here in a week or two. I can't wait! That means I can start on the bed skirt soon.
I'm heading to Indy this weekend to register at Target and Babies R Us with Betsy and Karla. I can't wait.

It's the dog days of summer...

...and Moose couldn't be happier.

Crafting for Sprout (Week 2)

This week was really only 3 days of crafting instead of 5 since we're spending a long weekend in KY for the 4th, but I did get some things done.

First, I made my breastfeeding cover.


Then, I made my changing pad/diaper and wipes holder.



Finally, I made a taggie just for fun out of some scraps.

21 Weeks (2 days)

How far along?: 21 Weeks+2 days
How big is baby?: The size of a banana. At our June 18th appointment, she was about 9 ounces.
Weight gain?: 9 pounds! Whoa! I may need to hold off on the ice cream, but I probably wont.
Stretch marks?: not yet
Maternity clothes: Yes.
Sleep?: Sleep is good, but one morning, I woke up at 3 and couldn't get back to sleep until 5. Coyotes, baby taps, and hunger kept me awake.
Best moment this week?: Feeling Sprout kick from the outside this morning. She's getting stronger!
Food Cravings?: Nachos with cheese!
Gender?: She's a girl!
Movement?: At least once a day I feel her. I wish I could feel her more, but I learned at my last appointment that the placenta is in front of her and is cushioning some of her movements.
What I miss?: sleeping on my belly. Sometimes I wake up and I am on my belly! Sorry Sprout!
Belly button: It's in, but it's strange. It's kind of slanted now.
What I'm looking forward to?: I can't wait until Steve can feel her kicks!

Outside stuff

For Steve's birthday, he asked for a wheelbarrow and a load of rocks. Seriously! Now, we have rocks all around our house and in our flower beds. We feel like grown ups.

I also had to brag about our lillies. Every summer they amaze me. They are EVERYWHERE in our front hard. Sadly, they are beginning to wilt so I had to get a picture of them before they are gone.

Crafting for Sprout

When people ask me what I am doing over the summer, I want to say, "Whatever I want," but I feel like I need to say SOMETHING so they don't think I am a giant bum. My answer this summer has been, "Getting ready for Sprout."

Now, this week I WAS a giant bum half of the time. I went to the pool 3 days out of 5, but I was also busy making stuff for my baby girl.



First, I made some bows...and some more bows...and a few more. They all of ribbon covered clips behind them so they can clip onto headbands and hats as well as her hair when she gets bigger. I even made some headbands out of tights!



I also made some baby leg warmers or "babylegs" out of knee high socks. I have some more socks ready but I am waiting on a baby to stop by this week so I can make sure I have the size about right.




Then, I went crazy making burp rags. I made a bunch out of cotton diapers and then some more using cotton, batting, and terry cloth.

We have a plan!

Well, sort of!

Last night, I drug Steve to a fabric store to pick out fabric for Sprout's room. We couldn't leave until we agreed on at least 2 fabrics that would work in her room. Good thing I bribed him with Red Robin for dinner!

Since you aren't supposed to use a bumper or quilt in a crib, I think it's silly to pay for a crib set so I have decided to make a crib skirt and purchase some solid sheets to go with it. I am also going to make a valance, pillow (for the glider), and whatever else I can think of to go in the nursery.

This will be the crib skirt with a pink sheet on the crib:


Then, we will cover panels in the bifold closet doors with this:

*the colors look a bit off in the picture...but you get the idea
I'll do the valances in one of those fabrics as well as a blanket in the pink with green minky backing. I am excited to see how much fabric I have left (I bought a TON) to make anything else I think of. :)



As for the walls, they will be mostly pink with some sort of design/stripe going on that Steve will do. I'm also on the lookout for a pink chandalier!