Fri, 07 Dec
J3: born 1 December, 2007, at 0349hours
Oh, the little boy is just about the sweetest thing I've ever laid eyes on. To me, at least (and all moms will attest to this - that their own babies are always, always the best, no contest). I wish I had some pictures to show, but as it happens, J3 is in the hospital nursery for jaundice treatment and will be here till day 14 of life, mostly due to a blood enzyme deficiency which causes the risk of jaundice to be especially volatile in the first 2 weeks of life. I'm also staying in here (in a quaint little rented room in the hospital with enough creature comforts to make for a very comfortable stay) so that I can be close to him. The only drawback is that I'm really missing the bigger boys, J1 and J2.
Thanks everyone: for asking after us, your well-wishes, prayers and thoughts. It's been so comforting to know, as we're on this faith journey of trusting the Lord for His providence and protection, that so many of you are thinking of us and remembering us in prayer. We can't express in words how much it means to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
3:53PM · 15 Comments
Thu, 29 Nov
Ok, so you usually expect the kids to ask sort of question, but it's in these last 2 days that I've been feeling that tinge of impatience myself. It did feel as though the baby could have come a few days or even a week earlier, but nothing has happened so far. Nothing. Not a sign of J3. You know how it's like you've been mentally preparing for a HUGE transition in your life - a wedding, a big move, a new job - you're anticipating all the the work it's going to involve and envisioning in your mind how you'll handle the different aspects of change all at once. You're eager and prepared, all set to go full-steam ahead.
The one thing different with awaiting the arrival of a baby is the uncertainty - will it be today, or tomorrow? Or not?
J1 and J2 (with their limited understanding of time) have been enjoying their twosome status, of course, with intermittent reminders that soon, they will be two + one. I really like how they're taking it all in with a great deal of enthusiasm - they have both given their word that they will share their toys and books with J3, and J1's been displaying this remarkable concern and care for the baby. Very endearing.
Well, it won't be that long before we find ourselves in a slightly different kind of reality - Monday will be as long as we will wait for J3 to spontaneously make his way into the outside world. If not, an induction will be necessary, although we're hoping otherwise!
Some recent photos of the boys at at the beach:
And in shop news: Lotta-inspired graphics for notebook covers.
These have been printed onto beautiful cardstock that gives the impression and texture of fabric, and the inside pages are printed onto luxurious conqueror laid paper. Pretty! The orange one is discounted because I didn't score the creases in the cover as precisely as I would have wanted it. It's a slight imperfection, but then I like to make my things as close to perfect as possible.
11:13AM · 5 Comments
Wed, 21 Nov
Just a quick post to say that I have a couple of new things in the shop today - 4 new Skinny Journals:
I'm really quite partial to these ones: 1 and 2. The paper has this amazing woodgrain texture that's so unique - love the tactile feel of it.
I'd also like to thank everyone for your support so far- your kind comments, your purchases. The leaf journals were more popular than I expected, and I've been keeping rather busy with a fairly large order of those. Thank you, thank you - you know who you are :-)
5:04PM · 0 Comments
Tue, 13 Nov
I've been really feeling the urgency to get started on this year's Christmas presents, seeing how time is growing shorter by the day. I can't see myself being very productive with very much after J3 is born (I really admire those moms who can!), and so I've gotten down to making these mini covered notepads to give away.
I'm usually the type who likes to give away identical gifts at Christmas - as long as they have that personal touch, of course!
Also, a little bit of cuteness for the holiday season:
Tiny little wooden pegs that make the cutest present-toppers! Available for sale now.
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