I know it's probably kind of early, but I'm already feeling some nesting tendencies. We're getting ready for our first in vitro embryo transfer next week, but we've been working with a fertility doctor off and on for over two years and intensely since last October. I'm making a list today of projects I want to get done around the house before a baby (or babies) arrive. I've also crocheted a baby blanket using my Grandma Pearson's pattern (it's almost done -- I just need to finish the edge).
In looking for some yarn to use for that blanket, I discovered a wonderful little haven called the "Stitch Cafe" not far from my home. When I went in to get another skein of green yarn for my crocheted blanket, they were having a sale and I purchased some yellow yarn so I could learn to knit again (I've learned several times, but never finished anything beyond a short sample of knit and purl). Finally, last week (knowing I have three days of bed rest approaching) I went in for some knitting instruction and the store's owner, Marci, created a pattern for my beautiful yellow baby blanket (I have now created the below sample of the pattern -- there will be a blanket, not just a sampler). There is
actually a large group of women that spend quite a bit of time at the cafe. I went in Thursday (the day they're open until 9 pm) and then again Saturday, and I found the same group sitting and knitting and visiting about their lives, their families, and their politics. They helped me fix my new knitter blunders and oohed and aahed over my crocheted blanket. They asked if I was knitting for my own or a friend's baby. I told them that I am in the midst of in vitro treatment and they said that they would throw a shower for me and everyone would knit me something. Great ladies. Fun projects. I'll be going back again on Thursdays.
