• handmade - pregnancy - week 38

    Pincushion swap

    I have been working on my pincushion for the swap hosted by Claire. I was inspired by one of my favourite craft books and got to try French knots. It’s all finished way ahead of the deadline next month which is good. I’ve decided to take a small bag of sewing in my hospital bag tomorrow – just in case I have some spare time!

  • giveaway - pregnancy - week 38

    Preparations

    Two days left of my old life before my new life begins. I think it’s finally sinking in and I’m glad I’ve had some time to prepare myself for the procedure and get excited about finally meeting my new baby. It takes me ages to adjust to change, I’m terrible at doing new things and would much rather pull a blanket over my head than confront my fears and challenge myself! I spent yesterday ordering books about post-caesarean recovery as well as some hideously large pants, a hypnotherapy CD and a caesarean belt – anything which may help my recovery…