We got to hear the baby’s heartbeat today! It was very quiet and hard to find, but once found it was steady and strong. I have to admit, that’s something of a relief – I’ve been trying not to be obsessively worried, but sometimes I just can’t help it. I’m sure I will worry less once I’m getting kicked constantly.
I am 13 1/2 weeks pregnant. In just a few weeks I’ll have my ultrasound appointment to find out if the pumpkin baby is a boy or a girl! Yes, yes, I know, it spoils the surprise somewhat, but I don’t want to have to exclusively knit yellow and green things! Besides, if we don’t narrow down the possible names to something less than half the baby name dictionary, we’ll never find a name.
Actually, to be honest, I already bought some orange yarn to make a little cabled, hooded sweater. Yes, orange. Well, the pumpkin child will need something orange, right? And it won’t matter if it’s a boy or a girl, since it’s a unisex design and orange can work for either. I splurged and bought the Rowan Cork yarn (on sale, no less!) the pattern called for – not machine washable, which is probably very silly for a baby sweater, but, oh, I couldn’t resist the color!
I also cast on for Rosebud at Sit & Knit last Thursday. I haven’t had a lot of knitting time since, but I really like how the yarn feels while knitting up, and I think this is going to be a lovely project.
Congrats on the new punkin! :) I’m expecting my second pretty soon; I’m 30 weeks this Friday. You’ll feel those kicks soon enough. I love your blog, your projects are beautiful!
Yay for pumpkin babies! I’m an October girl myself- was due on election day, thank heavens I was born early! :-D
Rowan cork is lovely, and I eye that color every time I see it- it will be a darling sweater. Can’t wait to see a picture!
Hey! How exciting that you got to hear the heartbeat. I know that’ll make it more real for me too. That’ll be the absolute proof that there is something in there since I’m starting my 10th week and still not feeling a thing otherwise.
wow that is so great. i love the punkin’s!! hearing the heartbeat is so reassuring. I completely remember that!
How exciting i am one month and so impatient. I want to know what this wee one is. SO i’m keeping busy with buying maternity clothes on ebay. hehehehe
cork is one of my favorite yarns you’ll love it
I’m with you for needing to find out the gender, a lot of my friends didn’t understand but I am just not inspired by yellow and mint green!
Congrats on hearing the heartbeat – itsn’t it the most beautiful sound?
Yeah! I still cry when I hear/see the baby’s heartbeat (I’m at 32 weeks now). It’s incredible, isn’t it? Congratulations!