Blue shoes and nappy-mess [hopeful] (No1 Babies Detective Agency pt3)

MT that is so good - actually knitting stuff and having it done on time for bringing the baby home! I am very impressed!

I am going to be in Dubai until end of Jan at least and will defo be there over xmas - flights back are to pricey!

I knitted a lovely yellow cardi and hat and mittens - which ds did wear, including on way home from hospital .

Sybil - hats too big???? I don't think so! We always have to buy at least one size bigger, and have problems with some jumpers and tshirts as the neck is narrow (I wish you could still get envelope tops to fit - makes getting on easier)

Having April baby, we did need jackets/ cardis etc, but vests and sleepsuits most required items. I was remarkably good and only bought essentials (vest and sleepsuits) and knitted one jacket and relied on hand-me downs (some never used) and gifts. About the only significant purchase I made early on was shorts dungarees and matching shirt to wear once he'd had his Christening robe taken off (before it got too dirty).

Have you shopaholics checked out the 'babybanz' site? You'll go weak at the knees! We made lots of heads turn going round in buggy at under 1 with snazzy sunglasses on!

Sounds like a plan Gilly..

Sounds like you have it all sussed

re edt, I always (well last two times!) start labour in late evening. 1st time took 30 hours so delivered early morning two days later, second took eight hours so delivered slightly later in morning next day. I am therefore confidently predicting a late evening start to labour and hopefully (please god) a slightly later evening or very early next morning birth.

See, I haven't thought about this at all hardly yet have I?

ha ha sybil the scarf lady!

I haven't really tested my abilities so I may have to join you as too much the holey piece of square knitting lady

Sybil - you are funny - "around 16 June" - do you have an EDT (estimated due time) I always thought giving birth at lunchtime would be nice so that you could be home in time for tea

Gilly - yay - lets start a knitting thread!

the only problem with a knitting thread is that given my complete inability to knit anything other than straight lines in garter I will end up known as 'scarf lady'. All other mn's will be able to recognise me in the street by my wide variety of colourful(but easy) knitting.

Trying not to get too excited about it after mc last time so haven't exactly worked it out but think it is around 16th June (how's that for not exact then - who do I think I'm kidding with this huh?)

maybe a little hat or two. The shop ones are always miles too big. OOh, and perhaps some cute little footsies. Oh oh, and maybe also, a verrrrrrrrrrry soft shawl as babies love those. My 6 year old still sleeps with his baby one. Bet you're regreting offering now eh?

Morning Sybil - what's your EDD this time? Will you be able to make use of a cute cardie and hat

hey all, loving the knitting but I am useless at anything more complicated than a garter stitch. Also, mum knitted bucket loads for ds and then he born in a really hot May and had grown out of them by the time autumn came along.

Now I come to think of it, he spent first 4 months of life in a vest and socks. A good look, but didn't make the most of the adorable and expensive togs I'd spent the previous nine months buying for him. Still, its all the shopping really isn't it!

Think I'll give it a go too Gilly!! Off to find it on Amazon!

Hi floss!! Glad all is going ok!

Morning Gilly - I may have to buy the book and give them a go as they are just toooo cute!

Shoes - Dubai sounds amazing - I'm very jealous - particularly since it is so grey and miserable today!

How amazingly gorgeous!! I may have to start knitting again!!

Just poking my head round the door as nomore has tracked me down and chastised me!!

Nothing to report here- still living with the irrational fear of mc at any moment. Hasn't stopped me buying maternity bras though.

Keeping everything crossed for you all....

Nomore - you're not the exception to the rule - its just that shoes has found a string where there are a number of us who don't manage it immediately. I mean, look at me - took 6 years before ds (Shoes, sorry, long story why I'm on this thread even though I have ds, but want to stick around as I feel at home here!) - and now 18 months down 2nd time...

Shoes - re UAE and 'knocked up' - well, you know what he can do about that don't you! Sounds as though you just need to get the dress to go with one of the pairs of shoes!

Sounds fantastic, although a bit daunting in some ways. Will you be away for Christmas?

Morning all! How are we? I'm still waiting for this indian summer to kick in..

2 years? wow, thats harsh. Sorry to hear it. Is there a problem with fertility/sperm or is just not happening?