Isn’t it strange how quickly you adopt a new lexicon when you’re in a new situation? Two years ago I had never heard of TTC OR TWW, any of those terms related to trying for a baby, but despite not accessing any of the websites or forums which support couples trying, the acronyms have become ingrained.
Anyway. I say this because I am in the middle of my two week wait – the period of time between a fertility treatment and the day you do a test. It’s a strange time, feels absolutely out of my control.
I have been keeping busy to keep my mind off things, and during the not very successful sorting out of my card making supplies, I found an old cross stitch magazine.
Cross stitch was my gateway craft, and I had forgotten just how much I enjoy it. I very quickly (as in 2 episodes of the classic bbc Pride and Prejudice) stitched a card…
and found I had itchy fingers wanting more. I do have a lot of threads and patterns, but apparently no Aida or linen, so a trip to Hobbycraft with a friend was in order.
I fell in love with this little Peter Rabbit design. I am very aware it’s really nursery decor, but I think I can get away with it as a card if necessary. Fingers crossed, though.
This little bunny is really nice and simple, counted cross stitch but with very few areas where you have to concentrate on leaving space forother colours. It came together really quickly, too.
I’ve definitely been reinfected with the cross stitch bug. Been on EBay and ordered more Aida as well as on Amazon to make use of Prime and order a beautiful birds kit which I intend to stitch and frame for my mother in-law- they both work for the rspb, it should go down well.
Update: I tested on Saturday and iit was negative, went for bloods Monday and it’s positive! Baby D due in November all being well, it’s incredibly early days, but I’m buzzing!!!
OMG Congratulations on the baby! You must be thrilled. Do take it easy won’t you? Oh and my first love was Cross Stitch – stitched for some of Jane Greenoff’s books. Take care now
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We’re still in shock, it’s been 2 years in the making! Thank you x
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Enjoy every minute of this okay??
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Congratulations!
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Thank you
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I am thrilled for you! Got a bit goose-bumpy when I read it! I love the Peter Rabbit cross stitch too!
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Thank you so much x
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Congrats! I am thrilled for you. I know how painful it is to keep trying for such a long period of time (took us 7 years) and then when you are final with child, the feeling is so wonderful. Enjoy every minute! I love the cross stitch! I used to do it, but now the eyes become a little cross eyed when working on something like that! LOL! I guess my age is showing! 🙂
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Thank you; it’s such a strange mixture if excitement, relief and fear! It’s not age, my eyes go funny too, but at least I can blame the dippy times on baby brain for a while
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Congratulations! Now that you’ll need some new acronyms, cross-stitch to the rescue! I see a CP and a WIP up there. 🙂
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Thank you. I’ll learn all the nicer ones soon
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Aww..will be thinking of you. I have done many a cross stitch myself, but the last one is still unfinished, 60 days of work and ten years later……maybe one day I will finally finish lol. Love Peter Rabbit so cute! 🙂
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Thank you😀
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Aw congratulations! And now you have an excuse to make all the adorable baby goodies out there 🙂
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Thank you😀
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The advice is always get plenty of rest, so feet up, cross stitch at the ready and you have a perfect excuse. Congratulations and I so hope all goes well for you and your baby to be.
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Thank you. I like that excuse to stitch
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The bunny is adorable!
Congratulations on your pregnancy. We’ve been trying for 17 months so your story gives me hope 🙂
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Good luck; it’s a really frustrating and disheartening process, but there are so many successes
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