Two months!

Can hardly believe the little lady is two months already. She's cooing and smiling a ton which is making her quite the party girl. We went to her eight week appointment and she's topped 10 pounds now. The doctor made the nurse measure her twice since she couldn't believe she was 24 inches long. She was right, she's 24.5":). Long, string bean to the core!

Four days old

Unknowingly I dressed both Macadam and Waverly in the same onesie at four days old. Looking back at pictures of Mac, I discovered the coincidence and it's really rather cute to see how much they look alike, not just in that curled up newborn way but in many of their features.

The photo above is from when Wavy and I caught a great game of baseball between Mac and Rob. Macadam's obsession with all sports continues but the current game to love is baseball. He's getting so good, we can't really play inside anymore. Also, the third photo below is how high Mac got before we made him come down. Had.no.idea.he.could.climb.that.high!!!

Scenes from the hospital

In the short life that is Waverly's, it seems like so much has happened over the last 11 days. Being in the hospital seems like forever ago but really not even two weeks!
Friends and family made their way to greet Waverly in her early hours. Rob and I also got some quality time alone and with her, which was oh so wonderful.

Introducing...

Waverly Marguerite
June 16, 2011 4:48 p.m.
6 lbs, 11 ounces
18.5 inches (discovered at the doctor's that she's actually 21 inches:))

Healthy, adorable and ready to meet her big brother.

We're so in love, again.

Shower for the little lady

Last month our dear friends threw us a lovely co-ed shower down in Portland. It was so much fun to see friends and their kids as well as have Macadam and baby girl Faw's grandparents to share in the special event. Mac had a blast running around with all the kids and the adults, well we just let them run around:). We had a great time spending a night downtown and celebrating with friends from Seattle for a delightful Mother's Day too!

Here are some pics, the first few being from Macadam's morning time at Friendship Farms. Can't say no to a tractor!

Without further ado

We realized after the co-ed baby shower our friends through us this past weekend that many people had no idea that we knew what we're having this time around. It was wonderful being surprised with Macadam and part of us wanted to do the same with this little person, however, practicality and wanting to know won out. So for those of you that thought we were just really patient and non-curious, we'll set the record straight.

I got this book for Rob as a gift and it's a perfect and fun introduction to what awaits us, or at least a good approach:).

Pint-sized news

We've tried to share the news the best we can, but in case we haven't seen or talked to you in awhile, it's true, another little Faw is on their way! After seeing this book a couple of times, I finally had to get it. We're not sure if it's the subject matter or whether Macadam looks like the little boy and I, the mom, but he l-o-v-e-s this book! We read it to him at least twice a day. If you're expecting another child or know someone who is, this might be a great gift for the big sibling.

Now that the cat's out of the bag, I am sure more posts will be baby arrival related. We're due mid-June, which will probably be here before we know it!

Just arrived - the littlest Faw of all

As some may have received via email, we welcomed a gorgeous (yeah, I can say that, I am his mom) little boy into the world yesterday. Macadam Andrew Faw has quickly stolen both Rob and my hearts.

After an early scare when he first came out, he's been a really content baby. He's been sleeping a ton so we expect that to wear off right after we leave the hospital and go home to fend for ourselves. It was so wonderful to have all the grandparents here to meet him and his Uncle Justin. We've also had a few dear friends as visitors, and it's just so great to have them meet this little man. I hope we can introduce him in person to everyone else in the near future.

After arriving 12 days later than the estimated due date, he's got a ton of hair and long fingernails and he's also very healthy. We're hoping the cone head disappears shortly since it's too funny that our newborn fits into 6 month old hats right now:)

Here are a couple of pictures and I hope to update with more soon.

An update

Back from the doctor, we have a little better idea of how things are going with Baby Faw. All was deemed well, which is always nice to hear. Unless things progress over the course of today and the weekend, we'll be going in Tuesday evening for a medical induction. The doctor motivated baby Faw today with some other methods but we'll see if things take shape.

We'll be back with more once Baby Faw has arrived! Thanks for all the well wishes and support.

Baby burrito

Well, no baby today so that meant I had time to finish another project. Since we don't have a baby model for this, I had to substitute with a stuffed animal who is nowhere near the same size as a 3-6 month old, which is what size I made the blanket. Also below are pictures from the book of what the blanket looks like on a baby. It's purpose somewhat mirrors a swaddling blanket but I think it would be great to switch out the fabrics and make a hooded towel with the pattern.

As for the fabric, I found it at the fabric store that is, unfortunately for the bank account and much to Rob's chagrin, a mile away. It's part of a new line and I couldn't resist - it's such a whimsical and soothing print.

And now we wait

We are all about patience these days (yea right!) in the Fawsome household. Actually, Rob and I both know that the waiting game we're playing right now is really just a precursor for the lovely struggle our offspring will bring. Because there's no way we will get a child who's not stubborn as the two of us combined. That said, it could be several more days before baby Faw decides, or rather, admits that he or she is as ready as we are to meet.

After finally highlighting the last of my projects on my list as completed, Rob found me upstairs cutting more fabric. In disbelief he asked me what I was doing since I was allegedly all done with my list. I had now begun on my "if there's time" project list...all of which are baby-related, finally:).

With not much else to do, even Rob helped out on one of the projects. These birds will eventually be displayed as a mobile like this one (where I got the idea and the pattern in the first place).



I also finished my very own diaper clutch (a small, travel-friendly stash bag for a few diapers, wipes and balm). I have made a few for gifts but it was fun to make one for myself, although I didn't go all out with waterproof fabric.



If baby Faw still isn't around tomorrow, I plan to work on a couple of projects from this book - such cute baby and little kid projects, including more fabric booties.

And if you're on the same pins and needles that we and most of our friends and families are on, never fear, we'll be posting and emailing very soon after the baby arrives.

A fun foundation of blocks

Here's the latest project completed - plush building blocks. It turns out scraps of fabric have many uses...one of them being to create a mismatched set of plush building blocks. Using cat toys (thank you to a suggestion from Susan K.) for various squeakers, bells and rattles, the blocks should eventually provide entertainment for baby Faw. For now, they'll be noisy pillows and chew toys, be it for the baby or Buster (just kidding).



Only a few more little projects to complete, and that's if there is time, if not, no worries.

Last week? Maybe more...

Well, we are in week 40 around here at the Faw abode. I have started to see some early labor signs but as Rob told me, it could be days or it could be hours. My hope is for days as I think we could use just a couple of extra days to rest and be ready. Yet, we'll be ready no matter what, since in the end, meeting this little person is going to be amazing and we can also get organized later.

What may be one of the last belly shots is below from one of the two weddings we attended this weekend - two weddings, one outfit. Thank you to Shannon for grabbing a couple of photos for me!

This was at Lara and Casey's wedding yesterday - it was a beautiful and fun celebration for two incredible people. We're going to miss them as they head to Ecuador for the next year!!



This photo is also a late way to give thanks to my shower host Marissa B., who's here with me:).

Dog days

It's getting rather obvious to us that Buster knows something is coming, and that he's none to happy about it. He's always been a little on the sensitive side but in the last few days he's taken to strange behavior, even for him. He's started hanging out in closets, especially at night. That's right, our dog won't come out of the closet.

In an effort to provide Buster his own space, I made him a little pillow bed that he could call his own and wouldn't disrupt our staged house (have to love leftover fabric stashes). We're hoping that when the baby cries or Buster's had his fill, he can at least seek refuge on here, rather than hiding in closets, or worse.

Blanket rehab

When my mom gifted us the ladder, I also received my old baby blanket. Seeing how it's close to thirty years old, it needed a little TLC and touch up, but really aside from the binding, it's in great shape. I have so many memories of this blanket from when I was little; it was a constant companion for me.

One of my favorite stories, mainly because it baffles me that I was that small at three years old, is when my dad "lost" me for several hours while my mom and brother went skiing. He couldn't find me anywhere, looking high and low. As it turned out, I was curled up, sleeping underneath the blanket in our living room. From the way the blanket looked, you couldn't tell that I was under there, it just looked like a blanket, crumpled up in a ball.

It will be interesting to see which blanket becomes a favorite for baby Faw and whether or not he or she will build an attachment like many kids do. For now, my old blanket will at least be ready for some more use. After taking off the old binding, or what was left of it, I put a new one on, a red one, for a little punch of color.

Whistle while you work

Like Snow White, I wish I had my own enclave of dwarfs right now to help me out on my sewing projects but alas, I do not. However, it's a little less daunting than it was last week.

I really thought I would have more leisure time while not working but in the end, between getting things ready, sewing baby items and gifts, and other odds and ends, it's been pretty busy. I am loving the time I have though since it's only down to a little more than a week before we will meet baby Faw (that is, of course, if he or she chooses to come on time or a little late).

Here are some pictures of some of my latest items, including the other pair of booties, some bibs and burp cloths. More finished projects coming soon!

Oh my goodness - aren't these cute?

It's been a busy first week with no work around here. Rob and I have done our best to spend some quality time together before he left this morning for Salt Lake but it would be nice to have him around more. I am excited that the Badger family is coming to keep me company this weekend. While it's highly unlikely that I will go into labor, it's nice to get to have good friends around, just in case.

It's a bummer that most of the projects I worked on this week were gifts since I can't share pictures yet. However, I just finished my first pair of shoes/booties for the baby, and man, they are so cute! I will have another pair with the fabric I shared earlier but here are my test ones.

Whoohoo - last days!

Given my genetic disposition, it's hard for me to say it's nice to be unemployed, but man, I am excited not to have to work for the next few weeks. My contract ended at Microsoft yesterday and I have, hopefully, at least two to three more weeks before I meet my most demanding "employer" yet - baby Faw.

I am going to try and rest and take it easy as much as possible - walks, going to the pool and weekly doctor visits are on the agenda for now. With the exception of the next three weekends, Rob and I will also get some time to just plain hang out during our last days before parenthood, a pretty rare treat these days.

As for the weekly doctor visits, my appointment today told us that all systems are a go and the early, early labor process has begun, which could take up to three more weeks to move onto the next phase. I am not going to post effacement and dilation digits yet but I will say that at least one of those figures is pretty far along, so much so our doctor was excited. But again, it could easily be three more weeks before anything happens.

Given the amount of projects I have to finish in the coming weeks, both baby and gifts, you can expect some more project-related pictures soon.

Four weeks and counting

Instead of counting up in pregnancy, we are now counting down. It's somewhat odd to think that when I was four weeks pregnant, we didn't have a clue that it was even the case. Now, with just four weeks (okay, that's an approximate figure) left to go, that amount of time seems so short and all too quick. Part of me wishes there was more time but mostly, I am so happy and excited that we'll be meeting our child in just a few short weeks, if not sooner.

When I realized this morning that I was wearing the same outfit as a picture we have from my 25th week, I thought it would be good to do a photographic comparison, 12 weeks later, as I am now in my 37th week. While the change seemed gradual to me, it's rather obvious that there's been some major growth with the bump.