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SO…here are a few FO shots (click on one and it goes to the set). I’m pretty happy with how it came out. It needs a good blocking and buttons…but on the mannequin you can get an idea of where the buttons will be.
That’s our incredibly fancy backyard, complete with lots of random wires doing who-knows-what on the side of the house. AND…that’s my BELLY! I’m 16 weeks, almost halfway there!
It looks a LOT different on the mannequin with no curvy belly underneath!
Like I said, it’s pretty plain, but that’s part of what I like about it. I won’t have to think about it or work to put an outfit together around it. Believe it or not…purple actually does go with most of my wardrobe! I might do a wool one with long sleeves for winter. I think this will be great for nursing, too…what do you nursing moms think?
I’m feeling better today, and I’m SO GLAD. I don’t want to see another flu bug again! My appetite is back, and it’s so nice to be hungry again! 
We have another midwife appointment tomorrow, and we’ll start scheduling the 20-week tests. I’m looking forward to getting all of that out of the way. We don’t get an ultrasound this time, it’s hard to wait to see the baby again!
In general, feeling really good but tired. I’m not as nervous about everything as I was in the beginning. If I lie or sit still, I can feel the baby move around. That’s so reassuring!!
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13 Responses to “A few FO shots”
Oh! Look at your wee belly! Yay!
I may make that top for myself though, and as we both know, I’m NOT pregnant.
Okay, I want it. I’m eight weeks preggy (for the second time, so my belt is already too tight!) and I love it. When can we see a pattern?
Glad to hear you’re doing better again!
The top’s cute, where do you get your ideas from?
Totally not what I was expecting, but what a great idea. Looks good with the belly!
Lovely! I have no experience whatsoever, but it does seem like it would be perfect for nursing. I also like the way it sort of “frames” the belly.
Anything you can either unbutton or lift up is good for nursing. It will provide a ilttle shelter for you while you’re feeding, which is always a good thing!
As far as maternity wear and such like goes, I don’t know if you have H&M in the US but they were the only place over here in the UK that I could find maternity wear that actually fitted and was ocmfy. Plus they do breastfeeding tops with little flaps and things so you can keep your dignity AND breastfeed.
Very nice. I think it would be flattering on not just baby bumps but tummy bumps in general.
Love that color! As for the “almost halfway there” thing–tell me if you still feel that way when your eighth month goes on for a year and a half…
Just kidding. You look absolutely wonderful.
I think this top is great for both maternity wear and nursing clothes. I didn’t knit until after my son was weaned, but I would have loved something like this. Before I became a mom I would have thought you nursed a baby by unbuttoning your shirt from the top down, but I was wrong…you totally need things you can slip the baby under, so this would be perfect.
Thanks for all the comments/suggestions on the top, Moms!!
I’ve finished up the pattern, it just needs to be tested, and then I’ll release it. I’ve been looking at pregnancy mags and getting lots of ideas for things!!
I think my pregnancy “wardrobe” such as it is is coming together. I needed a few things to teach in, and I think I found what I need.
The rest I’ll just acquire as I go…from what you’ve said, it’s hard to know at this point what will be comfortable in a few months.
I might be a person who carries close to my body or someone who gets really h-u-g-e…or my temp might run reeeeally hot…or not. You just don’t know!
Anyway…thanks so much again for all the suggestions, here and by email and ravelry!
This is a gorgeous piece whether you’re pregnant or not! I’m neither pregnant nor nursing, but as an advocate for nursing I think it would be a great piece that would make you feel very comfortable/modest if you had to nurse in public. Is this one of your patterns - how might I get my hands on this? Continued luck with the pregnancy.
Very very cute, and I love all the sewn baby things!!!
That is so cute!! I want to make it, and I’m not even pregnant!