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Last year, my “word” was more. This year, the word is “change”. One thing I want to change, is the amount of time I spend creating. I said the same thing last year. Was I successful? I don’t know. I am guilty of doing what Ericka mentions in this article, and spending more time reading about what other creative people are doing when I could be doing things myself! I received a beautiful sketch/notebook and a set of watercolor pencils from my husband for Christmas. I’m putting them to good use by sketching out some ideas I’ve had floating around in my head. The plan is to not just put them down on paper, but turn them into reality on my sewing machine and with my knitting and crochet needles. My first project of the year was a simple one. It took maybe 30 minutes to do including the finishing. I originally had something else in mind, but once I started to work, it turned into something else.

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The postpartum recovery period is always hardest for me, physically. The baby is doing great and we are so happy to have her! But, I feel like I got hit by a bus. Part of it is that I have a hard time resting. I can’t help but think about all the things I could be doing! And so I overdo it, and land myself back in bed for a day or two. This time around, I have had a set of physical issues I hadn’t dealt with before including a pinched nerve in one leg. Then there are the usual breastfeeding issues that make me wince and cry. And hating how I look in clothes, which makes me cry, etc, etc. I just have to let go. That’s it. I just have to force myself to relax, and let everyone pamper me, and for crying out loud, sit down. Easier said than done. And now…baby pic!

May your year be filled with love and light!

9 lbs, 3 oz. in the water

• Helped Wren and Finch make these and supervised Robin doing this.
• Had tomato sauce in spite of the new allergy I have. I am allergic to tomatoes and tomato products now. I get an ugly little rash on my mouth when I eat any. Think that prevents me from eating it all? No. I just deal with itchy and dried out lips for a few days afterwards. *sigh* I’m hoping it goes away after I deliver.
• Decided the baby needs a proper corner in my bedroom complete with art, a dresser and some of these.
• Wished it were warmer out so I could spray paint.
• Finished the second baby bootie and started some mittens.
• Did not dread Monday coming since I am done with work.
• Made the kids go through all the art they just had to keep. I wish I could go back to just chucking things without them noticing.
• Tried to install the carseat with L and couldn’t get a good fit. So, I went on carseatdata.org and got the number for a safety seat tech. L and I go to get it checked out later this week.

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• I just finished drinking that nasty nasty glucose drink and am on my way to see my midwife/have GD testing.
• I don’t much like that pale shade of pink most commonly assigned to baby girls. (So why’d I buy this then? Heh.) I much prefer hot pink. Or orange, stripes, whatever.
• I’m enjoying finding uber cheap leggings for the new babe…it makes me not feel so bad that I haven’t had time to make all her pants like I originally planned to.
• She has a name. Actually, she has three. Two of them are on this list (I didn’t plan it that way). On the internets, we will call her Lark which is actually a name I like IRL, but L vetoed.
• I’m probably going to have a series of maternity/family photos done soon. We haven’t had a family portrait done since Wren* was a baby. I think they’re kind of hokey, but whatever. This is our last baby, so why not?

*Girlie’s new internet nickname

• I do not have a cute pregnant belly this time. I think most people just think I’m getting really, really fat. *sigh*
• It’s really hard to take a self portait while pregnant. I need a new tripod.
• My hair is still wet in the pic above. You can kinda see the water on the ends.
• Baby is doing well. Had an appt this week with a midwife that was a bit kooky.
• I’m so glad it’s Friday!

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