March 03, 2008Eat for two, breathe for two, knit for two now...If the title of this post is too subtle for you and you're stuck in some news aggregator, click on over and view my less-than-subtle new and enhanced banner photo. Conceived by yours truly, but brought to life by the artistic hands of Miss Marnie.  This little stinkpot started off auspiciously enough - conceived on our "insurance wedding" anniversary and chemically detected for the first time on New Year's Eve. Since then, however, s/he has seen fit to wreck absolute havoc on her host body, subjecting me to "morning sickness" (that euphemism for 24 hour a day nausea - morning sickness - what a lie!), heartburn, and other various and sundry heretofore unknown ailments, which I will kindly spare you the details of. Suffice to say, that if the mother's illness is as good an indication of the child's good health as is generally reported, this kid is superhuman. (Second, of course, to Cara's baby, who is on a whole other plane!) It's enough to drive me to cross stitch a whole bevy of "babies suck" pillows and fill the house with them. Happily, with one foot into the second trimester, I am feeling miraculously better - still exhausted, still wrought with food aversions, still moody as hell - but so much better. It's like I'm a new person. Or at least half the old person that I used to be! Strange, huh? Anyhoo, there will be lots more knitting (at least for six months...), but much of it may end up being the tiny, machine-washable variety. I would promise to spare you the details of this journey in favor of high-quality knitting content, but I know better. The best I can do is promise equal time to crafting and life-creating for the next little while. Posted by Julia at March 3, 2008 07:27 AMIn main
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OMG - how exciting! I hate that I didn't notice this post sooner, but I have been recovering from my third c-section and spoiling my youngest one rotten before going back to work tomorrow. I hate to hear that you have been so sick. Your baby will be here before you know it and you will be so much in love you won't know what to do with yourself. This was my last and I'm already sad about it, but they do grow up into non-listening two year olds and then to very independent 4 year olds. That's all the experience I have for now, but being a mom is great and I'm so happy you get to experience it! Happy Knitting (and growing). Posted by: Cathy at March 16, 2008 10:37 AMWOOT. I was waiting for this day, these news, but was minding my own buisness. I'm so happy for you. Yeah the 2nd Trimester ROCKS. Congratulations! I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy and birth (and baby too, obviously!) Welcome to the world of insanely crafting mothers--there are a lot of us. :) Thanks for your lovely blog. Posted by: Sarah at March 13, 2008 02:35 PMYayayayayayayayayayayyayayaayay!!!!!! I KNEW it. Something told me you were working on this creation. I just KNEW it!!! Congrats! Can't wait to meet the little one!!!! Posted by: High Energy Jenny at March 12, 2008 09:21 PMhi julia, another julia here. (lawyer too, to boot.) just found your blog, and happy to be reading! congratulations on your baby, and can't wait to see what wonderful projects you'll be working on for your little one. :) Posted by: Jules at March 12, 2008 12:07 PMCongratulations and welcome to the grand adventure. (And what a great reason to indulge in baby knits) Posted by: chicagowench at March 11, 2008 07:30 PMCongratulations! Posted by: Mandy at March 8, 2008 09:20 AMThis is such great news. I'm very happy for you and wish you the best. Posted by: Marie at March 8, 2008 03:59 AMThat just rocks. Also, babies do suck. Mine did :-) A wicked big hug to you, sweetpea! Posted by: Lee Ann at March 7, 2008 05:12 PMMazel Tov! Congratulations! The best to you and the doggies! Posted by: karen at March 7, 2008 02:20 PMCongratulations!!!!! I'm glad you're feeling better. Posted by: Jennifer at March 7, 2008 07:21 AMI completely understand the 24 hour sickness! I never got sick but was so nauseous and SOOOOOO tired all the time. You'll get to feeling even better and might even start feeling really great through the second trimester. Enjoy it because once you start "developing" more rapidly around the midsection you'll get tired once again. Knitting is a great, relaxing activity to pass these times ;-) Wonderful news - congrats! Sue Posted by: Sue at March 6, 2008 12:50 PMWonderful news - congrats! Sue Posted by: Sue at March 6, 2008 12:50 PMCongratulations, Julia!!! Posted by: Emily at March 6, 2008 06:33 AMI KNEW IT! Congratulations!!!!!! Congrats! And knit while you can! :-) Posted by: Theresa at March 5, 2008 03:21 PMI always miss your posts by a few days - you don't update in newsgator anymore, who knows why - but I followed Cara's link today - Congratulations! Posted by: Juno at March 5, 2008 10:40 AMEnjoy your journey!!!! Posted by: Bookish Wendy at March 5, 2008 08:57 AMWoooow! Congratulations! Posted by: Lily at March 5, 2008 08:47 AMawww, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Posted by: Lara at March 5, 2008 08:30 AMCongratulations! Posted by: Stephanie at March 5, 2008 07:47 AMDelurking to say congratulations, Julia! The spate of baby projects did get me wondering, but it's always good to have the fabulous news confirmed! Posted by: ann at March 5, 2008 06:19 AMWhat wonderful news!! Congratulations and best wishes for the upcoming months. :) Posted by: alison at March 5, 2008 06:16 AMCongratulations Julia!! Congrats! Cant' wait to hear about your journey and keep up with your knitting. Glad things are improving ;) Posted by: Alicia at March 4, 2008 07:09 PMCongratulations!!!! Your baby will be gorgeous and gorgeously attired! Posted by: sylphette at March 4, 2008 06:49 PMCongratulations! Such fabulous news, and glad to hear you're feeling better as the days tick by! Posted by: Emily at March 4, 2008 06:28 PMCongratulations! I'm sure your teeny tiny machine washable knitting will be very high quality!! :) Show us!! Posted by: Emily at March 4, 2008 04:37 PMCongratulations! And I love that you did the Babies Suck cross stitch while pregnant! It takes on a whole new meaning! Posted by: Cara at March 4, 2008 03:39 PMcat's out of the bag,eh? or maybe fetus is out in public, don't know which one sounds worse. glad trimester 2 is a bit more fun and less trial than 1. hang in there, all the fun is yet to come. love the banner, you know, with a summer pregnancy you can wear a bikini at some point...i dare you. heeheee Posted by: mamie at March 4, 2008 02:41 PMDe-lurking to say congratulations! Congratulations! (and like others have said, all the sickness and everything is worth it) Posted by: Gaile at March 4, 2008 11:59 AMI don't think I can tell you often enough how happy I am for you and M, I'm so excited! And I'm so happy to hear you're feeling better. Yay! Oh, and the banner is freaking fabulous! That Marnie. :) Much love- S. Posted by: Nonnahs at March 4, 2008 09:43 AMCongratulations! Posted by: Restless Knitter at March 4, 2008 07:59 AMCongratulations!!! How exciting to knit for your own baby! Posted by: monica at March 4, 2008 07:57 AM2 words: Sea Bands. They go on the wrist and help relieve nausea. i had to wear them my entire pregnancy. well for both of my pregnancies the whole time. if i even took them off for 10 minutes, i started throwing up again. They dig into the skin (they have to hit an acupuncture point in your wrist) and some people find them uncomfortable for that reason but they worked wonders for me. Posted by: britt at March 4, 2008 04:31 AMCongratulations! Having babies is awesome. Knitting for them is fun, too. Glad you are feeling better - it really is all worth it! Posted by: Anne-Caroline at March 4, 2008 04:17 AMCongratulations! It all goes faster than you think. Or at least fast enough so that your brain is always about two months behind your body. Posted by: Laurie at March 4, 2008 03:57 AMWOW! Congratulations, that's some really wonderful news :) Good people having little people is always a really special thing. Now you need to make one of those clever little cross-stitches for you! Happy baby-on-the way, I hope the rest of your pregnancy is smooth sailing now that you are feeling better! Also, *love* the new banner! Posted by: mel at March 4, 2008 02:06 AMI also delurk to congratulate. I had a feeling during the last post, when you mentioned all the illness, but did not dare to ask. Have a nice second trimester with much more better feelings! Sibylle Posted by: Sibylle at March 3, 2008 11:54 PMCongratulations! That is so exciting. The first thing I noticed was the banner....so I figured what was coming next. I am glad you are feeling better and I sympathize. It is all worth it as I am sure you know. I wish you a wonderful and healthy pregnancy! Posted by: Lara at March 3, 2008 11:09 PMCongratulations! So sorry about the 24 hour sickness. I always felt cheated by the name "morning sickness" too. Posted by: Faith at March 3, 2008 10:16 PMMany congrats! Posted by: LizKnits at March 3, 2008 08:18 PMCongratulations! Posted by: Donna at March 3, 2008 07:27 PMCongratulations!! I was sick throughout my entire pregnancy (puked 5 times during labor!!) and my baby is incredibly happy and healthy.......it's totally worth it...hard to believe, but trust me! Posted by: Allegra at March 3, 2008 07:19 PMCongratulations! And even if the morning sickness never lets up (mine hasn't yet!), you'll still get through it :) Posted by: Sarah at March 3, 2008 06:24 PMGreat news, congratulations! Posted by: Heather at March 3, 2008 06:11 PMWhat wonderful news! Congratulations! I can't wait to see what adorable baby knits you cook up over the next few months. Posted by: Lauren at March 3, 2008 05:51 PMCongratulations!!!! Posted by: Shell at March 3, 2008 05:50 PMCongratulations to you and Moxie! I was wondering why baby knits were showing up on your blog. Posted by: little.one at March 3, 2008 05:26 PMCongratulations on the pending addition! We're at week 29 after two years of horrid experiences (babylust.typepad.com) and are expecting an early delivery on April 18 or so. I was so excited to hear your news -- there were suggestions of it in earlier posts, but I didn't dare ask.. Hope all is well with you guys. Let me know when you swing through town again. Much love, John Posted by: John at March 3, 2008 05:16 PM(a lurker who just had to comment after recently having my own bundle of joy!)... How absolutely wonderful! Congratulations!! Posted by: Ann at March 3, 2008 05:12 PMHow wonderful!! Congratulations! Posted by: Holly at March 3, 2008 04:42 PMCongrats to you! Oh I cannot wait to see how stylin' this babe is gonna be! Namaste & Peace Posted by: OmWoman at March 3, 2008 03:53 PMCongrats, babies bring a special kind of hope to you life, enjoy every second of it. Well, hot diggity damn! 10,000 (heh) congratulations to you and Moxie. yippee!!! yippee!!! Well, DAMN! Congratulations on the whole thing, but especially congratulations for starting to feel better. The 2nd trimester is a lovely time. Yay for you! Posted by: Norma at March 3, 2008 02:52 PMCongrats!! I have been wondering how you have been. I guess that explains why you have been on ravelry a lot but not too many knits. Posted by: chrispy at March 3, 2008 02:27 PMCongratulations! I've been wondering, but didn't want to ask since it's such a private thing. Posted by: Jamie at March 3, 2008 02:24 PMCongrats! Love the banner, it's super cute. The first three months were the worst for me too. The nausea went away, but I was dizzy for the entire 9 months. Which was inconvenient to say the least... Posted by: Hattie at March 3, 2008 01:57 PMCongratulations, Julia, and glad to hear that (relatively speaking) you're feeling better! Posted by: Carla at March 3, 2008 01:21 PMHow wonderful! Congratulations! And to think of all of the wonderful knitted garments s/he will have. Amy Posted by: Amy at March 3, 2008 01:16 PMyour new banner is funny and so you! your new banner is funny and so you! Love the cheeky banner! Delurking to say congratulations! The second trimester rocks! You should soon feel like a new woman with lots of energy. Posted by: lizD at March 3, 2008 12:50 PMCongrats! I've been waiting for the announcement. Every time I saw a baby item I just couldn't help but think "she has GOT to be pregnant!". Congrats again! :) Posted by: Cassie at March 3, 2008 12:21 PMCongrats! I've been waiting for the announcement. Every time I saw a baby item I just couldn't help but think "she has GOT to be pregnant!". Congrats again! :) Posted by: Cassie at March 3, 2008 12:21 PMCongratulations! The banner is awesome! Posted by: LaurieM at March 3, 2008 12:10 PMWow! That's awesome! I'm glad the nausea you'd mentioned was from an "intentional" state and not from, say, a concussion. Best wishes! I know your little family will be all the better once the stinker gets here. Posted by: Rachel at March 3, 2008 12:06 PMCongratulations! Posted by: Kate at March 3, 2008 11:59 AMLong time lurker, but wanted to "pop out" to say congratulations. Happy knitting! Posted by: Tiah at March 3, 2008 11:39 AMWow Julia, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure little hoolia will be the best dressed kid on the block! Posted by: janel at March 3, 2008 11:04 AMAhh, yes, like Wanda, I was wondering. Congratulations. There are times it is a challenge to remember the little alien inside you is a joy, but, as a Mom of three, I will have to say, they are a wonder, and I would not trade any of the three of them. Posted by: PICAdrienne at March 3, 2008 11:03 AMThe best wishes I can possibly have are being sent your way for much happiness and joy, Julia and Moxie. A baby is so very special! Posted by: Jan at March 3, 2008 11:01 AMCongratulations! I'll love everything you knit, so show away! Posted by: Leslie at March 3, 2008 11:00 AMCongratulations Moxie and Hoolia...I hope all is perfectly well. Posted by: Shannon B at March 3, 2008 10:54 AMHaha - love the banner graphic!!! Wishing you and the little bun good health :) Posted by: grumperina at March 3, 2008 10:33 AMBRILLIANT! Mazel tov! Way to go! We cannot wait to meet your new human--get plenty of rest. Much love to all three of you!!! Posted by: ann at March 3, 2008 10:09 AMI was WONDERING!!! Congratulations to the entire Mind of Winter family! :-) What happy news! Posted by: Janet at March 3, 2008 09:50 AMCongrats! How exciting! Posted by: Sarah at March 3, 2008 09:44 AMI have been reading your blog for some time and haven't posted any comments but I figured now was as good a time as any to start. Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see all of the wonderful baby knits that you knit up and hear all about the wonderful journey you are going through. Posted by: Keatyn at March 3, 2008 09:36 AMjulia, that's a wonderful news! congratulations!! can't wait to see what you are planning to craft for your baby! Posted by: blossom at March 3, 2008 09:34 AMOh my goodness! Congratulations! Wonderful news. Posted by: E. at March 3, 2008 09:33 AMCongratulations! I'm 24 weeks along with my own little mutant. I don't know what the third trimester holds, but I have been having a great time since the nausea stopped. Enjoy yourself! Posted by: Veronica at March 3, 2008 09:28 AMMazel tov, Julia! I thought that something was in the works!! Posted by: Kathy at March 3, 2008 09:19 AMcongratulations!! Those booties are soooo cute ;) Posted by: Dorre at March 3, 2008 09:14 AMCongratulations again! I love the new header photo. I hope the rest of the pregnancy proves to be much easier for you. Posted by: Amy Boogie at March 3, 2008 09:14 AMCongratulations, Julia! What happy news. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better, and I hope that the trend continues daily. Yay! Posted by: mick at March 3, 2008 09:11 AMFantastic news! Congratulations! Posted by: ann at March 3, 2008 09:11 AMCongratulations! Wonderful news, and glad that you are feeling a bit better. Posted by: Rose at March 3, 2008 09:06 AMCongratulations, Julia! What wonderful news. I'm glad to hear that you're beginning to feel better, and so happy for you and your husband. Yay! Posted by: mick at March 3, 2008 09:05 AMHurray for you and Moxie and stinkpot! Congratulations... Make a pretty knitwear model--errrr baby! Posted by: Laura at March 3, 2008 08:51 AMCongratulations. Hopefully you will continue to feel better in your second trimester. Take care. Posted by: Jessica at March 3, 2008 08:50 AMCongratulations! (Love the banner.) I hope you are feeling better soon - baby knits are soooo much fun! Posted by: Ruth at March 3, 2008 08:45 AMCongratulations! I hope the baby-induced ailments aren't too bothersome. It definitely gets interesting as the weeks roll along. I had all-day-sickness, too, and it's something you don't forget quickly. Good luck and keep posting! Posted by: natalie at March 3, 2008 08:36 AMYou know, you made a couple of comments that made me wonder if you might be preggers. Congratulations to you and Moxie! What wonderful and exciting news! Posted by: Wanda at March 3, 2008 08:35 AMCongratulations dear heart. I can't wait to hear about all the ups (and downs) of the pregnancy and see all the baby knitting! Yeah! BTW, LOVE the new banner photo. How fun! Posted by: knittingnurse at March 3, 2008 08:33 AMCongratulations to you both! Or, rather, to the 3 of you! :) I'm glad you are feeling a little better now - believe it or not, you are lucky to be feeling better this early in the process. :) Time goes by quickly, Baby will be here before you know it! Get knitting while you can. Posted by: June at March 3, 2008 08:31 AMaw good news!!! congratulations! Posted by: kat at March 3, 2008 08:30 AMawe congrats, I had wondered why you didn't blog as much as you used to, I stopped knitting entirely the first trimester, and I didn't even have morning sickness. i don't know why i stopped knitting, i just had no urge to what so ever. I watched a lot of TV lol. Congrats lots! My girl is going to be 6 months on friday, I look forward to seeing your little one and hearing how your doing! Posted by: pixie at March 3, 2008 08:29 AMShare all you want! Congrats on the pregnancy. :) Posted by: Sandra at March 3, 2008 08:28 AMCongratulations! What wonderful news! Posted by: Cathi at March 3, 2008 08:27 AMNice! Congratulations. Do you have a list of baby knits wish-list? Would love to send you something (Actually this is purely selfish because I've been dying to knit baby items but no one to knit them for). Posted by: winnie at March 3, 2008 08:26 AMOh goodness, many congrats to you and Moxie! Hopefully I can attend a get-together soon and offer my congrats in person! Posted by: Sky' at March 3, 2008 08:25 AMCongrats!! I was beginning to wonder if you were preggers, esp with all the baby knits lately!! Can't wait to hear all about the exciting journey and of course see all the cute baby knitting goodness!! Posted by: Monica at March 3, 2008 08:24 AMCongratulations and all the best to both of you! Posted by: disentangled at March 3, 2008 08:22 AMhooray hooray ~ welcome little hoolia-moxie-mix!
Congratulations a million times over! Wonderful news. So glad it's going better. Enjoy this magical time. Posted by: Jocelyn at March 3, 2008 08:17 AMCongratulations, Julia! I remember understanding that people say that the second trimester is great only because the first and third suck so royally. But, oh how wonderful for you and Moxie. Mazel Tov! Posted by: liz K. at March 3, 2008 08:15 AMCongratulations! I hope you feel better soon and I look forward to seeing baby knits. You always come up with such beautiful projects/ results! Best wishes to you and your husband. Posted by: Julie at March 3, 2008 08:14 AMCongratulations Julia and Moxie! You are off on a new adventure, the adventure of a lifetime!! Posted by: margene at March 3, 2008 08:12 AMCongrats! So happy for you - hopefully you'll keep feeling better! Posted by: maeve at March 3, 2008 08:10 AMOhhhh Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see what you'll knit "baby-size"! My husband and I have just recently started trying for babies so I may need baby-knitting inspiration!! I am not so looking forward to the ailments, though....we've been postponing forever (we've been married for 5 years) and even though now is the right time, I still am not sure how I feel about the whole state of pregnancy!! Posted by: Claudia at March 3, 2008 08:06 AMoh, yay yay yay! Congratulations to you and Moxie! So exciting! And the banner is fabulous, truly. YAY! Posted by: Carrie at March 3, 2008 07:58 AM:) Yay yay yay!!! So very excited, I can't say it enough. I can't wait to babysit! And I'm so, so glad that you are feeling better! The banner? Is brilliant. Posted by: Mary-Heather at March 3, 2008 07:52 AMCongrats!! There's nothing better than a baby. Well, it can't be said often enough, congratulations. The wee one, along with having fantastic parents, will certainly be well photographed and well adorned in knits (and maybe sews too?) If I can find a chance to fly down, we should seriously consider a weekend machine knitting binge of wee little outfits. As I quickly approach the end of the first leg of this journey called MOTHERHOOD, I am ECSTATIC for you! It's the scariest thing I have EVER done, and to say I'm overwhelmed is an understatement of epic proportions, but I've never been happier. I can't wait to see all you knit!!!! Congratulations! Believe it or not, you will find it is all worth it. Enjoy. Posted by: swellmom at March 3, 2008 07:42 AMCongratulations! I am so happy for you!:) |