Yesterday I DID manage to do some needle turn applique! yay :-)
It helped to have Sonja in the new maya wrap!
(it's hard to take pictures so close when I hold her, but I thought this was a funny picture)
I think I was able to sew on 10 or so pieces.
Tonya asked me if I also glued down the edges. I've mentioned before I love using ricky tims stable stuff for needle turn applique, I glue the ricky tims to the back of the fabrics (after tracing the pattern of course) then I cut approx 1/4" or less around the edges with scissors, here I had traced the basic outlines onto the backing fabric so I knew the placement. then I pin the pieces in place in number order and when I start to applique I turn under the edges as I go- it's a bit tricky to get the placement right, but you get used to it. :-)
Now here's a bit of my random thoughts that made my tear up this morning.
I was snuggling with Sonja on the bed and watching TV- I've been having bad pain near the c section scar, but about 2" above them, it seems to be muscle related, but I'm in as much pain as the 2nd day in the hospital and I ran out of the pain meds they prescribed, hoping they might refill it, but then again I'm against taking pills usually and these are strong so I don't want to be "hooked" on them either, not that they made me loopy or anything, they just dealt with the pain!
anyways, that's not my thoughts, I was watching the DOCTORs show on TV- I've only watched this a few times before - one clip was about a woman having two teenager and then a newborn and wanting her tubes tied. It reminded me of myself just a few years ago, I was happily content with having two kids, I was ready to do it too or about 90%, I thought more seriously about an IUD but decided against it for other reasons, so as I was watching this I looked at Sonja and just started crying! If I had done that a few years ago, I would have her her right now, a beautiful gift from God! I'm so in Love with her, she's so precious, I can't believe I thought of stopping God from blessing us with another child.
anyways, maybe it's just new mommy hormones talking here :-)
7 comments:
I love your thoughts. During my third, and very difficult pregnancy, my doctor told me I shouldn't have anymore kids. I cried all the way home. But I somehow knew that wasn't the end. Almost four years later I got my youngest son, and he is such a joy (even now at age 23)--I'm glad we didn't miss out!
know what you're feelling! my grandaughter's cervical cancer was caught very early ... they wanted to do a hystectomy, but she refused that and they removed half her cervix. she wanted another baby,but miscarried a year after her surgery. they wanted to tie her tubes; she refused that and tried again after six months. she had a fine baby boy 6 weeks ago! his teenage siblings are mostly pleased as punch!
Well you know that I've never been able to have those exact feelings but in my own way I understand. I think about whether or not we should adopt a 3rd child all the time. I'm still on the fence. Obviously you were meant to become a mom again.
What a beautiful, beautiful little doll baby girl! I love the funny photo and adored the beautiful one..she's a keeper, as are all of your lovely projects! And how nice of her to help you so very much..mayan wrap and all ;)
she is beautiful
She is so adorable!
Have you asked your doctor about the pain? I know what you mean about not wanting to keep taking the pain pills (felt the same way after my knee surgery and blood clots last year), but maybe there's something less potent that they could give you. Or maybe you need the strong stuff for a few more days. Those C-sections HURT!
That's a cute photo. It looks like she's peeking into the camera lens on purpose:)
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