SO SO HAPPY

[fundj&e]

this is what i have been up 2 in the last few days 

[judydawn]

You are really into it Uni.  Will your DD dress her baby in knitted clothes - all the knitting I had in my Hope Chest was given away to others or to people running fetes because DD wouldn't dress her babies in hand knitted clothes. Even the beautiful shawl I laboured over went unused until GD started placing it on the foot of her bed and bringing it here for sleepovers.

[fundj&e]

JD i only know how to knit the botties and blankets, it was an effort to do the  beanie

where you very sad when your DD  wouldn't dress her kids  in hand knitted clothes ,i would b 

[Aussie Brenda]

Hi Uni, I've been away for a few days and busy, so missed this news, congratulations, I have 9 little darlings they are so much fun, we have lots of sleepovers sometimes 4 or 5 at once, I hope DD lives close by.  I have a Teddy holding a sign, Welcome to Nannies house where grandkids are spoilt. So excited for you.

[judydawn]

4 or 5 at once - boy you are a super grannie Brenda 

No I wasn't disappointed Uni, I could see baby fashions going that way long before DD became pregnant and I was just so happy to be a Grandma that it didn't worry me in the least. I had fun for 10 years knitting in hope  I have given away all my knitting books now but have kept the needles, don't know why I did that.

[Aussie Brenda]

JD I,m sure the knitting needles will come in handy for doll and Teddies clothes, GD 8 loves blankets and clothes for her treasures. even GD 13 (much to my surprise) and her girlfriend who stayed a few days last week were so excited to make their own teddies and blankets.

[judydawn]

I've done that too Brenda.  GD and any little girl who came here went away with dolls clothes each time they came. I think it may all be behind me now, she doesn't seem that interested in dolls anymore at 7. I don't know that I would have the time anymore either.

[Tasty]

Congratulations Uni! When i first read the title to this post I assumed somebody was happy to be the owner of a Thermomix and when I eventually decided to click on it, I read the good news!

A baby really does make a difference to so many lives! I have a 4.5 month old and she makes so many people happy. Even my dad is a different person and so much happier because of his first granddaughter.

They really are such a blessing!

[Tasty]

Oh and i have been given a whole heap of hand knitted items, mainly blankets and booties but I don't want them so don't go too crazy with your knitting.

[keiramax]

Congrats - my Mum knitted a blanket for both of my kids (very modern and bright) and I use them all the time.  I'll keep these as keepsakes for each of them, I have a blanket that my great grand mother knitted for me as a baby.

A girlfriend knitted my daughter cardi's and matching hats for when she was about 8 months old (winter) and she wore them nearly everyday.  Everybody commented on them, she looked very cute.

I just wish I knew how to knit, so I could make them winter jumpers.

[Meagan]

Uni I am not sure if your dd plans to use cloth nappies ( often referred to as modern cloth)  but you can knit wool covers which are fantastic that is how I started knitting again 5 years ago  . I loved hand knits for my boys. So special!

[fundj&e]

i really dont think she will meagan, but i am planning to buy a few 

[CreamPuff63]

My mum knitted some beautiful little cardigans and booties. The booties stretched, and I wasn't really into gentle handwashing and all the extra time involved in looking after them so I kept them and we used them for dolls clothes. Mum was a bit miffed when the girls had grown up and we had to pare down on some items cos we were moving. They were all in perfect condition and so she took them back to give to my brothers kids. I did love them tho, but just too much hard work (for a lazy gal).

[Meagan]

I think yarn has changed and there are more easy care options out there now

[fundj&e]

sorry ladies but you will need to but up with until the baby is born (25/9)

i saw the babys heart beat today  , DD is now convinced that she is having a baby