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september 12, 2006
where are they now? rosebud and the waistline Time for a belly shot, don't you think?
Fourteen weeks along and I've definitely got a baby belly. I've been going through the closet seeing what's wearable and what's not. And you know what's wearable? My Rosebud sweater, which, if you recall, was inspired by a maternity top I had when I was pregnant with the boys.
Poor Rosebud never got any wear. After I knit it and wore it the first time, I felt like I must have knit one sleeve a smidge longer than the other. I had always planned to cut one of the sleeves, take out a few rows, and graft it back together, but it never happened. But now, I'm thinking, who cares?! It's got just enough extra room for my early second trimester belly, so I'm wearing it! And when I outgrow Rosebud, the Jess sweater I knit for my mom (which she gave back to me because she didn't like the fit of it) will be perfect, don't you think?!
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Comments
Your baby bump is precious. Congratulations! Posted by: Liz K. at September 12, 2006 8:53 AMRosebud is soooo cute! Posted by: Helene at September 12, 2006 9:02 AMGreat sweaters! You look terrific! Posted by: Kathy at September 12, 2006 9:08 AMthose are fantastic sweaters!can i ask where you got the pattern for the jess sweater? the bump, by the by, is precious. Posted by: jenn at September 12, 2006 9:18 AMWhat a cute "baby belly" :) I have always liked Rosebud and I am happy to see you wearing it :o) How exciting to have a singleton after having twins. Won't your tummy be tiny...unless you grow a big ten pounder :o) How much did the boys weigh, if I may ask? Donna Posted by: Miz Booshay at September 12, 2006 9:24 AMHow wonderful to have sweaters on hand that match the changes happening in both the seasons and your body. Posted by: LaurieM at September 12, 2006 9:28 AMcongratulations! i'm one week behind you and i'm seeing the baby belly already too. rosebud is perfect and looks very comfortable. by the way, i highly recommend bella bands if you don't already have one. fantastic way to keep wearing your jeans through maternity! Posted by: gleek at September 12, 2006 10:08 AMHow cute. A friend of mine too a picture on the same day of every month and created a scrapbook page showing the progression. She also took it in the same place in the house wearing the same outfit. It was kinda fun seeing the stages. Posted by: Jessica at September 12, 2006 10:09 AMYou look good. I wouldn't say you've even come close to popping though! It will be fun to see you grow! :) Posted by: Carolyn Mae at September 12, 2006 10:17 AMGreat sweater. Your baby bump is just tiny! How cute! Posted by: Arleta at September 12, 2006 10:19 AMI meant sweaters. I need to knit me a sweater!! Posted by: Arleta at September 12, 2006 10:20 AMWhat a cute pregger mom (how nice it will be that the boys will be in school part of the time when the baby comes along). I had almost a 5 year gap between child #2 & #3 and loved that I had more time available for just mommy & baby time. Posted by: Leslie Price at September 12, 2006 10:21 AMLove both those sweaters. And how handy to have them ready for future belly growth. :-) Posted by: Mary at September 12, 2006 10:23 AMTo precious! I love the green cardigan. It is beautiful. Very flattering. Posted by: Miss Scarlett at September 12, 2006 10:28 AMOkay, I have a completely selfish request, because I think this would be perfect - I think you should knit Kate Gilbert's ribbed maternity top from the recent IK (summer, I think)! I love it so much with the buttons on the side and the yummy ribbing that I'm tempted to make it for myself, even sans baby bump :) Posted by: Donna at September 12, 2006 10:36 AMBoth of those sweaters look so comfy. Posted by: Lucia at September 12, 2006 10:39 AMI agree with Donna. The Kate Gilbert ribbed maternity top is a must. It is very cute AND wearable for those in-between weeks postpartum. Posted by: Holly Jo at September 12, 2006 10:46 AMSO Cute. Posted by: erin at September 12, 2006 11:13 AMi have to say that you are too cute, I'll bet the boys are exited about the baby too. congrats. Posted by: stringthing at September 12, 2006 11:18 AMAlison - have you seen this? I'm coming out of lurkdom to tell you that you have the best sweaters for prepregnancy and pregnancy. Congratulations on the great news! Posted by: mary at September 12, 2006 11:51 AMYour baby belly is beautiful and lucky you that you have 2 sweaters to wear already! Posted by: Angie at September 12, 2006 12:20 PMI love the Rosebud sweater! I'd love to knit it for myself, but unfortunately for me, what appears to be a baby bump is actually just my non-pregnant belly...And my youngest is 7! So I'm afraid the Rosebud sweater would give people the wrong idea...Maybe if I can get rid of that excess around the middle, but I've been trying for 7 years now and it's getting harder all the time... Posted by: Katie V. at September 12, 2006 1:51 PMfirst, i hope you are feeling better. the sweaters looks fab. btw, are you tall? because that's hardly a belly, i'm embarrased to say that mine looks like that and thier is nothing growin in it yet...[sigh] Posted by: Orli at September 12, 2006 4:25 PMThose knits will be perfect! :) Posted by: Samantha at September 12, 2006 5:18 PMyour sweaters look great so does your belly. I sure you will be making yourself a whole new wardrode as needed. good luck and have fun. hope your feeling better Posted by: Lori at September 12, 2006 5:47 PMSuch a tiny tummy! You look like I do after a large meal. Posted by: Nadia at September 12, 2006 6:09 PMJess looks great on you--pregnant or not! Posted by: colleen at September 12, 2006 7:47 PMCongratulations! Very exciting news. What do the boys think? Posted by: Angela at September 12, 2006 8:00 PMIt all looks great! But I have to mention that I love that you have your kids artwork framed in the background. I've done that as well with my daughters' early work and it makes me smile every time I look at it! Posted by: roberta at September 12, 2006 8:11 PMI can't believe it's nearly two years since you knitted jess. You two look great in it :o) Posted by: Anja at September 12, 2006 8:17 PMAwwwww. That bump looks lovely in Rosebud and Jess. Thanks for the belly shot! Posted by: Kathy at September 12, 2006 8:45 PMGlorious! Congratulations! Posted by: Sarah at September 12, 2006 9:40 PMawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....I got all teary seeing this, A ready made maternity wardrobe. Fabulous! Posted by: Carol at September 12, 2006 10:02 PMoooh, I am soooooo happy for you ( and for rosebud - I would think that it sucks for a sweater to never be worn! ) Posted by: knittingnurse at September 12, 2006 11:01 PMboth the sweaters are so cute and flattering. i love rosebud... i've been wanting to make one even sans baby-bump :) Posted by: amisha at September 13, 2006 8:22 AMPerfect! I love them both! Posted by: Julia at September 14, 2006 9:34 AMI'm very late to the baby party, but wanted to add my congratulations! All the best! Posted by: other alison at September 15, 2006 11:56 AMAw. Just wait. It will be gigantic in just a few weeks. The second time is nuts like that! Posted by: Scout at September 16, 2006 9:27 AMYour profile shots are beautiful - please keep them coming! and congratulations! Posted by: bfree at September 18, 2006 1:05 PMholy moley! i miss your blog a few times and bingo bango you're pregnant! congrats all around - as a mama of twins myself, i am sure the thought of incubating just one in there is cake, right ;) hope you are feeling the power of the second trimester!!! Posted by: jennifer at September 18, 2006 2:23 PM |
