My Family has Grown by Two More Feet!

I would like to introduce Ryan Grant Boykin. Born Monday, February 25, 2008 at 1:25 am by surprise C-Section. He weighed 7 lbs and 8 ozs. I will have share my super fast and surprising delivery details later, but it was an experience that I will surely never forget!

Leave My Body Please!

Let me just say that I am so tired of being pregnant!! This child has to leave my body soon! I haven't done anything for the past 2 days because I have been in such pain and discomfort.

My poor husband has been very understanding and is doing everything in his power to make me happy. And I love him so much for that! My boys have also been helpful to their round and helpless mom. Yesterday, my oldest son asked me if my tummy was full. I told him,"Yes"and his response was, "Well, you need to call the doctor so she can get the baby out." I totally agree!

My youngest son on the other hand likes to pull my shirt up and pat my tummy. Well yesterday, he decided that we needed to touch bare tummies to make me feel better. I was having a contractions at the time, but I had to laugh at his method of healing. I was in such horrible pain, but he is so cute and just wanted to show mommy some love!

Pray that this baby comes out soon! Because if not, I just may lose my mind!!!

A Date is Set.

I had my weekly doctor's appointment this past Wednesday to talk to my doctor about scheduling my C-section. Well, the date is set! If all goes as planned, Baby Boykin will arrive by C-section Thursday, March 6th at 12 noon.

This will be the first time I have had a baby during the daytime. The oldest came at 2:10 am and the youngest came at 1:29 am. But I have to say, that both of the other boys came early, so it is possible that Baby Boykin will do the same thing! These boys of mine have a mind of their own.

A Snowy Valentine's Day.

Today is also Valentine's Day and my husband asked me what do you want today to celebrate? I didn't have one idea! I really don't want or need anything. I can't have chocolate due to my gestational diabetes, so that's out and I have to watch everything I eat.

I have to say that I am happy knowing he and my boys love me so much! My husband spend most of his evening last night, painting my baby's nursery a calming shade of blue called SPA. I love it! He painted without complaining and didn't want me to help. I'd much rather have my husband show me love by doing little things like painting the baby's room, then buying me flowers that will die in a few days or a box of chocolate that I may only like three flavors out of. Now, that's love.

I also have to share this photos of the beautiful and unexpected snow we got last night. It was beautiful! My son didn't have school, so he was happy to be at home. We made a snowmand and had a snowball fit. My oldest son hit me right in the glasses with a huge snowball, let's just say they both got very tickled at that!

Completed Project: Elefante # 2

Cast On:
January 14, 2008

Bind Off:

February 10, 2008

Yarn:
Lion's Brand Vanna's Choice in Dusty Green and Rose

Inspiration:
Elefante by Susan B. Anderson

Needles:

US size 4 double pointed needles1 size F crochet hook

Yardage:
Not very much from either skein. I had a lot left.

Modifications:
I decided he needed a scarf to keep his little neck warm. I also decided not to use the poly pellets in this project, because I want to be able to wash and dry it in the machine if need too.

Enjoyment Factor: 10

Good Things:
This was a simple and fun pattern to knit! My sister loves elephants and she requested the green and pink colors to match her bedding in her bedroom.

Bad Things:
Nothing bad to say about this pattern.

Ugly Things:
Not much to say ugly about this pattern. I loved it!!

Completed Project: Cabled Baby Hat

Cast On:
Februry 1, 2008

Bind Off:
Februry 4, 2008

Yarn:
Moda Dea Washable Wool in Taupe

Inspiration:
Cabled Baby Hats

Needles:

US size 8 circular and double pointed needles

Yardage:
A little less than half the skein. {166 yards per skein}

Modifications:
I decided to add two more rounds of cables to make sure it covers his little ears.

Enjoyment Factor: 10

Good Things:
This was a simple and fun pattern to knit! I love Moda Dea Washable Wool yarn! It is super soft and gets softer with each wash.

Bad Things:
Nothing bad to say about this pattern.

Ugly Things:
Not much to say ugly about this pattern. I loved it!!