Disboutiquers Part 20 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Oooh, what are you going to make for Joci????

Since Joci's personality fits with this character very well....... She is going to have Dory and her dress will have Just Keep Swimming on it a few times. I am really hoping I have enough time for it. I can't find a Dory design to put in my machine which would make it so much easier. I put the Squirt applique on the fabric this afternoon and hopefully will start stitching on it Wednesday. I have to work tonight & tomorrow, then again Sat & SUn. I am wishing I can get these done but am doubting myself a little because we leave in 8 days.
Here is Squirt but don't look too closely at the spots I will have to do some hand stitching to make them nice on the edges, which is ok by me since it did save me a lot of time.

 

[ncmomof2]

Adorable! You should be proud. I love all the fabrics.

Thanks for all the kind words about my DD first birthday dress

 

[tmh0206]

Luckily, they don't put those down often and it's usually the coordinates more than the main prints but it's still very hard to resist. Since I'm trying to use what I have and only buy when I must, I don't go there often.



The testing that I mentioned is people using my patterns to make the garments for their kids. They then give feedback on the instructions and other aspects of the pattern.

you can add me to your list of available guinea pigs...i have a gd who is almost 3 and she loves twirly princess clothes. and I would be honored to assist you in anyway i can. because i super love everything you make!

 

[Granna4679]

Update: Dad is so far holding his own after the latest surgery. Uncle is still in ICU, can't get BP under control, scheduled for brain surgery tomorrow at 10. DH still in CA. Just got back from the emergency vet, younger furbaby has a bulging disk; will try keeping her in her crate for 4 weeks; if that doesn't work or she gets worse, other option is surgery (about 2500 eek).

ok, that's it for todays update.

I really, really appreciate your comments and prayers- and am particularly asking for prayers for my uncle. My aunt died this winter, and I can't imagine my cousins losing both their parents so close together. And if y'all just knew what an amazing man he is- my aunt was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer 13 years ago and given just months to live. They tried experimental treatments and radical surgeries over time and she lived until this year- but after that first surgery she was forever changed. It affected her memory, and affect; it made her quite child like and volatile in many ways. She was happy, and we are grateful that we were able to "borrow" her from heaven for so much longer than we anticipated; but my uncle never, ever wavered in his love, attention, and care of her. They had always loved to travel; and he took her everywhere. I never, ever once heard him complain about the "burden". Just how grateful he was that she was still here. So in my book, he's my hero. He's the kind of person I would like to think I could be, but deep down am not sure. He's taught me so much about love, and gratitude, and living in the moment- so the thought of possibly losing him now is too hard to think about. He told my mom today that he's not afraid of dying, but he's scared of what will happen to his kids if he does. I know I'm rambling, but just felt a need to tell you about a man who's a giant in my eyes, and to give y'all a feel of who you're praying for.

Bless your heart! I feel for you. Keep you chin up...I am so sorry you are having to deal with all of this! And I will keep praying too!

I don't mind at all. I had her by planned c-section. Other than thinking I was going to die at one point when my blood pressure dropped too quickly, the surgery went ok (the doctors weren't worried, it was just me!) Then, after we were in recovery, they said her breathing wasn't right. I believe they didn't think she was getting enough oxygen? They let her stay with me for awhile in recovery, then they took her to the NICU "for just a little while". To me, a little while meant a half hour, maybe an hour? Apparently to the hospital, a "little while" means a day or two. So, after the little bit with her in the recovery room, I didn't see her again for quite awhile. It gets fuzzy, but I think one of the nurses snuck her in to my room that night, or maybe the next day. Brian stayed with Lydia the whole time she was in the NICU. They did tests on her and said her white blood count was up, so they thought she had an infection. The day after she was born (ok, I'm remember a little now, this is when they brought Lydia in, because I think she was in the room when they told me this part) one of the doctors came into my room and told me that she thought Lydia had spinal meningitis, which she somewhat casually explained could be fatal. I was in total shock. I couldn't believe something like that could be happening. Once you HAVE a baby, they should be ok! I felt betrayed (by God, I guess). I had suffered a stillbirth and miscarriage, before Arminda this wasn't suppose to happen like this. They wanted to do a spinal tap on her. So, I thought my new baby girl was going to die.

They were not nice to me either. I was insisting on nursing Lydia. So, they had me pumping, but my milk doesn't come in for at least 5 days, so that coupled with the stress really wasn't working out for that! So, on the second or third day, while I was alone in my room (I'm not sure where my family was, there was always someone there, so they must have been getting something to eat), the NICU called me and told me to get down there, because my baby was hungry. So, leaning on my IV pole (I was really not feeling too hot at this point) I stumbled my way to the NICU. I had never walked there myself, so I wasn't even sure where it was. It was just awful.

For some reason, they didn't do the spinal tap, I think a doctor with more experience put a kabash to that plan. On the third or 4th day, they were going to discharge me, but they were going to keep Lydia. My doctor came in to remove my staples, and saw that I was upset. I told him what was going on. He seemed stumped as to why they would think Lydia had anything wrong with her. But, he told me that he wouldn't take out the staples and then I would have to stay in the hospital (with Lydia) for another day. No sooner had my doctor left, than one of the pediatricians came in and told me that they had decided to discharge Lydia that day. This doctor thought Lydia just needed some antibiotics. So, Lydia was being let go, and I wasn't! Brian ran out in the hall and found my doctor (who was getting ready to leave for the day!) and got him to take out my staples so we could all go home together.

You know, I've never quite figured out WHAT exactly was going on! It seems to me that he weekend staff (interns, I think) were trying to find things that were never there. I swear the one doctor just wanted to do a spinal tap on a baby! I was so paranoid with her for quite awhile after we got home. I went into a pretty bad postpartum depression, which thankfully only lasted a few weeks. It was not my best birthing experience to say the least! But, boy is she worth all the trouble!


Boy, I bet you are regretting ever asking what happened, arne't you!

Wow....What a story. I am so glad she is a beautiful healthy little girl now!

I am proudest of this outfit so far I think. I have not seen any like this yet and I really think this fits my DD so well in personality. She has not tried it on or even seen it yet. This is only the second applique I have done "by hand" on my machine- not counting the mickey heads on the minnie dot dresses I made last time, which was on the old machine.

I did cheat and use round buttons for the eyes. I plan on making this outfit to sell for my team for the 3 Day Breast Cancer walk so please do not CASE it. I hope to raise some money by making a similar but little different version if I can.
I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone on here too. You have all been such a huge inspiration to me and I truely found something I absolutely love doing in my spare time (like I really have much). I wouldn't have known where to start without all of you ladies & Tom. My great Grandmom use to make clothes for my cousins & me when we were little and my aunt calls me Granny Baker re-incarnated now. Thank You all.
Carol

Fantastic...and I think the button eyes are a very creative touch!

So as usual I'm behind and trying to catch up. Unfortunately I haven't sewn anything in over a month. The last two weeks I've been working quite a bit. I go in at 3:30 in the afternoon and several nights I haven't left unil 4:30 or 5 in the morning. So I haven't been getting home until 5:30 or 6, go to sleep until 8 to get DS up and ready for school. Drop him off at 9 go back to sleep until he has to be picked up at noon, and then around 1:30 I have to start getting ready for work. Not fun and I'm pretty tired.

So since I have nothing to show that I've made lately I will share something else I did last week. So first for referance this is a dorky picture of the family back in September, take notice how long my hair was and add several inches to what is was last week.


This is what I did last week.

I took almost 13 inches off but I love it and everyone at work is still commenting about how much they love it a week later. I still have my hair at the house, hopefully tomorrow I will have enough time to drop it in the mailbox for Locks of Love.

So now you get to put a picture to a name, if only I can find the time to post on here more often.

Love the new hair cut and thats a fantastic thing to send the hair to locks of love. My youngest has beautiful long hair and she does that about every 3 years.

You are definitely better off not knowing! I knew all about the problems my daughter was having right after birth....because, evidently they forgot I was in the room! Even when I was showing signs of shock...they were working on her...in the FLOOR!!!!! One of the nurses from the nursery reminded them I was still there and alarms were going off...for me!

I know that my daughter is alive only because the midwife intervened and kicked the 'doc in training' out! (he actually apologized to me later and said he had never even assisted at a delivery before, and had only watched one...where he was made to leave because he started screaming!...and yet he was allowed to 'deliver' my baby!)

Don't you just love teaching hospitals!!!!


Nini

Yipes!!!

I go through major Billy withdrawal when I go back to work!

What a sweet thing to say!

I can share mine but it's much too easy and no drugs were needed. I started the adoption process in August 2001, had all my paperwork/home study/background-criminal-financial checks completed by early November and was holding Zoe the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Sometimes now I wouldn't mind some drugs, though. I hate to see what things are like once puberty hits.

Wow....that is pretty darn fast for an adoption. But what a treasure!

Since Joci's personality fits with this character very well....... She is going to have Dory and her dress will have Just Keep Swimming on it a few times. I am really hoping I have enough time for it. I can't find a Dory design to put in my machine which would make it so much easier. I put the Squirt applique on the fabric this afternoon and hopefully will start stitching on it Wednesday. I have to work tonight & tomorrow, then again Sat & SUn. I am wishing I can get these done but am doubting myself a little because we leave in 8 days.
Here is Squirt but don't look too closely at the spots I will have to do some hand stitching to make them nice on the edges, which is ok by me since it did save me a lot of time.

Love Squirt! And I can't wait to see Dory

With all of the NICU stories...let me add one for this week. We have friends that have 3 month old twins. A week ago, one of them was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. By Wednesday, she wasn't responding was intubated (is that how you say it?). Thursday, the doctors gave her NO hope and if there was any slight chance she would make it, she would have brain damage. She was born perfectly healthy. Our pastor went up and prayed for her (as well as our whole church and many more praying) and shortly after they had a meeting with 7 doctors. They gave them NO hope and no encouraging news.
Within 24 hours of that prayer and that meeting, her fever went from 105 to 99. She started responding and within another 24 hours she was taking a little pedialyte and was opening her eyes and focusing on her mommy. Now 2 more days later, they say she is still improving and they got to hold her last night. What a miracle. If you can, please remember to keep her in your prayers. This little couple is having to deal with all of this and still have the other twin at home to care for.

 

[jholbron]

I am proudest of this outfit so far I think. I have not seen any like this yet and I really think this fits my DD so well in personality. She has not tried it on or even seen it yet. This is only the second applique I have done "by hand" on my machine- not counting the mickey heads on the minnie dot dresses I made last time, which was on the old machine.

I did cheat and use round buttons for the eyes. I plan on making this outfit to sell for my team for the 3 Day Breast Cancer walk so please do not CASE it. I hope to raise some money by making a similar but little different version if I can.
I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone on here too. You have all been such a huge inspiration to me and I truely found something I absolutely love doing in my spare time (like I really have much). I wouldn't have known where to start without all of you ladies & Tom. My great Grandmom use to make clothes for my cousins & me when we were little and my aunt calls me Granny Baker re-incarnated now. Thank You all.
Carol

That is so adorable. I really like all the little mine!! Too Cute!

Question: What is the mouse thing with the pockets hanging on the wall by the closet?

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

I am proudest of this outfit so far I think. I have not seen any like this yet and I really think this fits my DD so well in personality. She has not tried it on or even seen it yet. This is only the second applique I have done "by hand" on my machine- not counting the mickey heads on the minnie dot dresses I made last time, which was on the old machine.

I did cheat and use round buttons for the eyes. I plan on making this outfit to sell for my team for the 3 Day Breast Cancer walk so please do not CASE it. I hope to raise some money by making a similar but little different version if I can.
I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone on here too. You have all been such a huge inspiration to me and I truely found something I absolutely love doing in my spare time (like I really have much). I wouldn't have known where to start without all of you ladies & Tom. My great Grandmom use to make clothes for my cousins & me when we were little and my aunt calls me Granny Baker re-incarnated now. Thank You all.
Carol

This is so cute I love the fabric you used and those eyes make it lol

Since Joci's personality fits with this character very well....... She is going to have Dory and her dress will have Just Keep Swimming on it a few times. I am really hoping I have enough time for it. I can't find a Dory design to put in my machine which would make it so much easier. I put the Squirt applique on the fabric this afternoon and hopefully will start stitching on it Wednesday. I have to work tonight & tomorrow, then again Sat & SUn. I am wishing I can get these done but am doubting myself a little because we leave in 8 days.
Here is Squirt but don't look too closely at the spots I will have to do some hand stitching to make them nice on the edges, which is ok by me since it did save me a lot of time.

Madi said she likes his shiny spots.

Then she said this guy is doing Peanut Butter Jelly Time

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

The Care Bear top with Capri's now she loves it.

Here is the steal I found at Ross for 7.99

I made Madi Pjs for her surgery

Here is Rosie in her Pj's too.

 

[princesskayla]

Okay, totally off topic...I could use your help

My older dd, who is a student designer, has entered a design contest sponsored by Benjamin~Moore paint. She stands to win a substantial amount of money. Benjamin~Moore has left it to the public to "help" them by narrowing the designs down to the top 10, which they will then judge.

Please, visit this website:
http://envisioncolorcontest.com/gallery/entry/441
and vote for Kate's design.

You need to click "like it", register, then "like it" again.
You only vote once per email address, but you can vote with multiple email addresses if you have them. You may also leave a comment if you'd like.

Benjamin~Moore promises that you won't receive anything from them - no spam on your email accounts.

I've already bombarded my Facebook friends with a request to vote, and Kate is currently in 12th place. Please vote!

No problem - got my vote.

I have been MIA the last two weeks and I haven't posted my big give outfits for Ashley. I did the cruise outfits. They both looked the same.

I heard they liked it. I had lots of fun making them.

Here is another outfit that I made. It is a Carly bubble romper. LOVE that pattern!!!

side one

side two

Love the Mine outfit. I was going to do a seagull outfit for out trip in 2008 but never got around to it. Yours is so cute. Much better than my idea.

 

[LisaZoe]

Lisa! I had to wait almost 2 years and I had her picture almost the whole time.

Wow....that is pretty darn fast for an adoption. But what a treasure!

I decided that we were meant to be a family. My case worker had prepared me to expect a wait of 6 months or more after all the paperwork/checks were done so I hadn't even really done much to prepare her room or get supplies. Of course I'd already bought a few things and started the bedding but felt like I had plenty of time. LOL The call about Zoe came on the Monday before Thanksgiving so I had to make FAST travel arrangements and finish getting her room ready.

I was actually told about 2 little girls when I was called. It broke my heart to have to say no about the other one but I knew I wasn't ready to adopt 2 infants.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Update: Dad is so far holding his own after the latest surgery. Uncle is still in ICU, can't get BP under control, scheduled for brain surgery tomorrow at 10. DH still in CA. Just got back from the emergency vet, younger furbaby has a bulging disk; will try keeping her in her crate for 4 weeks; if that doesn't work or she gets worse, other option is surgery (about 2500 eek).

ok, that's it for todays update.

I really, really appreciate your comments and prayers- and am particularly asking for prayers for my uncle. My aunt died this winter, and I can't imagine my cousins losing both their parents so close together. And if y'all just knew what an amazing man he is- my aunt was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer 13 years ago and given just months to live. They tried experimental treatments and radical surgeries over time and she lived until this year- but after that first surgery she was forever changed. It affected her memory, and affect; it made her quite child like and volatile in many ways. She was happy, and we are grateful that we were able to "borrow" her from heaven for so much longer than we anticipated; but my uncle never, ever wavered in his love, attention, and care of her. They had always loved to travel; and he took her everywhere. I never, ever once heard him complain about the "burden". Just how grateful he was that she was still here. So in my book, he's my hero. He's the kind of person I would like to think I could be, but deep down am not sure. He's taught me so much about love, and gratitude, and living in the moment- so the thought of possibly losing him now is too hard to think about. He told my mom today that he's not afraid of dying, but he's scared of what will happen to his kids if he does. I know I'm rambling, but just felt a need to tell you about a man who's a giant in my eyes, and to give y'all a feel of who you're praying for.

Continued prayers for your entire family.

I am proudest of this outfit so far I think. I have not seen any like this yet and I really think this fits my DD so well in personality. She has not tried it on or even seen it yet. This is only the second applique I have done "by hand" on my machine- not counting the mickey heads on the minnie dot dresses I made last time, which was on the old machine.

LOVE that!!! My 7 yo tomboy would love that too-well without the ruffles and less pink and no polka dots (those are worse than flowers). Seriously should would love the "mine" outfit. She drew a picture of them for her trip journal in January. I should take a picture of them-really cute.

Love the button eyes. I've used buttons too-it adds texture!

Squirt is looking great too! When are you going to Epcot? I'll be at WDW with DS 5/5 to 5/12. He'll either be in a store bought shirt or in an applique T made for last year.

 

[*Toadstool*]

I am proudest of this outfit so far I think. I have not seen any like this yet and I really think this fits my DD so well in personality. She has not tried it on or even seen it yet. This is only the second applique I have done "by hand" on my machine- not counting the mickey heads on the minnie dot dresses I made last time, which was on the old machine.

Carol

Love this!! Such a cute idea!! You did an awesome job.


Very busy.. sorry for my absence.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

No problem - got my vote.

I have been MIA the last two weeks and I haven't posted my big give outfits for Ashley. I did the cruise outfits. They both looked the same.

I heard they liked it. I had lots of fun making them.

Here is another outfit that I made. It is a Carly bubble romper. LOVE that pattern!!!

side one

side two

Love the Mine outfit. I was going to do a seagull outfit for out trip in 2008 but never got around to it. Yours is so cute. Much better than my idea.

I love the Cruise wear, I wish I had a little one to sew for because that romper is too cute.


I need to vent I had the worst day, it started with 5 hours of sleep, I got the kids off to school all but Madi who is still taking pain meds for her ears and throat, I had to get my 2nd root canal on the same tooth, on my way there I spilled my Frappe all over my leg and into my seat. Then I was passing a Semi and got pulled over for speeding. This is my first Ticket ever.

I just want to crawl into bed and forget today happened.

 

[teresajoy]

So as usual I'm behind and trying to catch up. Unfortunately I haven't sewn anything in over a month. The last two weeks I've been working quite a bit. I go in at 3:30 in the afternoon and several nights I haven't left unil 4:30 or 5 in the morning. So I haven't been getting home until 5:30 or 6, go to sleep until 8 to get DS up and ready for school. Drop him off at 9 go back to sleep until he has to be picked up at noon, and then around 1:30 I have to start getting ready for work. Not fun and I'm pretty tired.

So since I have nothing to show that I've made lately I will share something else I did last week. So first for referance this is a dorky picture of the family back in September, take notice how long my hair was and add several inches to what is was last week.


This is what I did last week.

I took almost 13 inches off but I love it and everyone at work is still commenting about how much they love it a week later. I still have my hair at the house, hopefully tomorrow I will have enough time to drop it in the mailbox for Locks of Love.

So now you get to put a picture to a name, if only I can find the time to post on here more often.

You look AMAZING!!! You were so pretty before, but I LOOOOVE your new shorter hair!!! It really suits you well!

What a story Teresa! I would have been a basket case and they probably would have had to check me into the psych ward!

My delivery with Robbie (now 17) was really traumatic...... and here's the weird part...... I never DID find out why! I do know that they kept losing his heartbeat and they only gave me one hour to push out my first baby or they were going to do a c-section. I don't remember much because the epidural didn't take on one side. I refer to this as my trip to the "dark side"..... Once he was born they took him for 5 hours before we got to see him again. It was SO odd to just sit there watching late night TV after having a baby, but not get to HAVE the baby. I can't imagine going for DAYS!

A few years later I thought about requesting the hospital records so I could see exactly what happened that day, but heck he was an active healthy kid by then, so never bothered. Still, it was strange to be so involved in the course of events, but still not know exactly what happened that day! I[m probably better off not knowing.

Wow, I'm so sorry you went through that. You must have been so scared. Is he your oldest? I know what you mean about being in the middle of it and not know what actually happened.


It was probably a good idea not to get the records. I had a pretty bad delivery with Corey, and ended up with a c-section after 36 hours of (literally the worst pain I could imagine) labor. . I requested the records afterward, because I was so upset about not having the delivery I had wanted. Basically, it seems they wrote things in there that were a bit of a stretch from the way it really happened. It just made me madder. I grieved for quite awihle about not being able to deliver naturally. I felt like a failure. But, eventually I got over it! Thank goodness!

You are definitely better off not knowing! I knew all about the problems my daughter was having right after birth....because, evidently they forgot I was in the room! Even when I was showing signs of shock...they were working on her...in the FLOOR!!!!! One of the nurses from the nursery reminded them I was still there and alarms were going off...for me!

I know that my daughter is alive only because the midwife intervened and kicked the 'doc in training' out! (he actually apologized to me later and said he had never even assisted at a delivery before, and had only watched one...where he was made to leave because he started screaming!...and yet he was allowed to 'deliver' my baby!)

Don't you just love teaching hospitals!!!!


Nini

Wow, a doc in training!?? One who was kicked out of a previous delivery because HE started screaming?????? Are you SERIOUS?? I am so glad the midwife took charge and kicked him! I'm so glad that both you and your daughter made it through. .

Thank you for sharing your story. You must have been really scared. Life is so fragile.

I was really terrified. It was some of the worst days I've ever had in my life.

OMG! Teresa that is awful! I knew about the boys, since we have talked about them, but this must have been a nightmare!!!

I'm not sure I've ever really written Lydia's birthstory out like that before. Even Heather didn't realize we thought Lydia was going to die until a few months ago. I just couldn't talk about it.

Teresa, I love to cruise too. We have done Royal Caribbean 3x, Disney was just to much $ the first time, and now we love RC. Tyler once told me that our vacations should go Disney, Cruise, Disney, Cruise..... They are pretty much equal in my kids minds, they would have a hard time choosing between the 2.


I used to volunteer at our local hospital feeding and cuddling the preemies if their moms couldn't be with them all the time. It was a little heartbreaking sometimes, but very rewarding.

I really think we should seriously start looking into a cruise.

Thank you so much for doing that.

Nini and Teresa - ugh -I feel so badly for you guys (and anyone else) who has to go through something like this at what is supposed to be one of the best days of your life!
Im not feeling motivated to do anything today! Im dreading going back to work after vacation - I love my job and where I work, just wish I didnt have to go -does that make any sense? I go through major Billy withdrawal when I go back to work!

Thanks Wendy! Like I've said, I guess it was better that they were cautious and nothing was wrong rather than not and having something go wrong.

Aww, you and Billy are too cute!

I'm mostly lurk, but love to participate in big gives.

I was wondering, since I've seen a lot of new posters, should someone repost the link for voting for Teresa and explain to our new followers?

Just want to get her votes up!

Thanks. We aren't allowed to ask for votes on here, but I think we can mention that we have voted. I wouldn't want anyone getting into trouble.

Baby stories...


I don't do baby pictures. But if anyone ever REALLLY wants to be scared I will share my "baby delivery" story. (And I am talking the stuff that happened before I met her) Fees, government agencies, being told I did not exist(according to the government), lost paper work........ atleast you guys got DRUGS!

That does not sound like fun! So, you are just a figment of our imagination? I can't imagine the frustration you had to go through!

I didn't have an epidural with Corey, the hospital didn't believe in it. They gave me some drug, but it didn't do anything other than make my contractions not work. Still hurt, they just didn't accomplish anything. I went through a lot of pain and heartache to get my kids. I wouldn't wish what I went through on anyone.

Yeah! A trip report! I can't read it right now, poor hubby is on the back deck putting together my new swing! Thanks Teresa!!! I missed my old one! Just have an extra little patio set now. Oops! But my computer is right inside the window and I am feeling a bit like I should go and help him instead of chatting at the moment!

YAY!!! You got a swing!!!

I can share mine but it's much too easy and no drugs were needed. I started the adoption process in August 2001, had all my paperwork/home study/background-criminal-financial checks completed by early November and was holding Zoe the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Sometimes now I wouldn't mind some drugs, though. I hate to see what things are like once puberty hits.

Wow, that was fast! How wonderful for you! I'm so glad you two found each other!

I'm joining....

Tell us about yourself.

It must be something with the NICU--our experience was so bad we almost decided not to have any more. Maybe the staff just has to harden themselves to work there every day, but they need to remember that the parents may be going through it for the first time & could use compassion... OK I won't get started on THAT or I could write a whole page!



WOW! You did a great job! I love it!

I know that there are some absolutely wonderful people who work in the NICU. I believe a few of them are right here on our thread! But, the ones at the hospital I was in weren't the best I'm sorry to say. It's like you are thrown into an entirely different world, and no one is there to help you figure out what is going on. It's scary. It's almost as if your baby isn't even your baby. At least, that's how it was for us. But, oddly, I bonded with Lydia quicker than I did with my other two. I think it was the threat of her dying that did it. With Corey and Arminda it took me a few days to "bond". I loved them immediately, don't get me wrong, but the other level took a day.

Since Joci's personality fits with this character very well....... She is going to have Dory and her dress will have Just Keep Swimming on it a few times. I am really hoping I have enough time for it. I can't find a Dory design to put in my machine which would make it so much easier. I put the Squirt applique on the fabric this afternoon and hopefully will start stitching on it Wednesday. I have to work tonight & tomorrow, then again Sat & SUn. I am wishing I can get these done but am doubting myself a little because we leave in 8 days.
Here is Squirt but don't look too closely at the spots I will have to do some hand stitching to make them nice on the edges, which is ok by me since it did save me a lot of time.

This is going to be so cute!!! I am loving these outfits!

Wow....What a story. I am so glad she is a beautiful healthy little girl now!



With all of the NICU stories...let me add one for this week. We have friends that have 3 month old twins. A week ago, one of them was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. By Wednesday, she wasn't responding was intubated (is that how you say it?). Thursday, the doctors gave her NO hope and if there was any slight chance she would make it, she would have brain damage. She was born perfectly healthy. Our pastor went up and prayed for her (as well as our whole church and many more praying) and shortly after they had a meeting with 7 doctors. They gave them NO hope and no encouraging news.
Within 24 hours of that prayer and that meeting, her fever went from 105 to 99. She started responding and within another 24 hours she was taking a little pedialyte and was opening her eyes and focusing on her mommy. Now 2 more days later, they say she is still improving and they got to hold her last night. What a miracle. If you can, please remember to keep her in your prayers. This little couple is having to deal with all of this and still have the other twin at home to care for.

Yes, she is a treasure.

Oh wow, that's what they thought Lydia had. That is truly a miracle that she is doing so well now. She will be in my prayers.

That is so adorable. I really like all the little mine!! Too Cute!

Question: What is the mouse thing with the pockets hanging on the wall by the closet?

I think that's a fish extender that you would use on a cruise ship. You hang it outside your door and people can put things in it. (not that I've ever been on a cruise, but that's what I've heard!)

The Care Bear top with Capri's now she loves it.

Here is the steal I found at Ross for 7.99

I made Madi Pjs for her surgery

Here is Rosie in her Pj's too.

Love the Care Bears outfit.

Great deal o nthe petti!

The jammies are so cute!! I love the BAB ones!

I have been MIA the last two weeks and I haven't posted my big give outfits for Ashley. I did the cruise outfits. They both looked the same.

I heard they liked it. I had lots of fun making them.

Here is another outfit that I made. It is a Carly bubble romper. LOVE that pattern!!!

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side two

Love the Mine outfit. I was going to do a seagull outfit for out trip in 2008 but never got around to it. Yours is so cute. Much better than my idea.

I love the Big Give outfits!!! And the bubble romper!!! SOOOO adorable!!! The cute baby doesn't hurt!!! She is such a cutie!

I decided that we were meant to be a family. My case worker had prepared me to expect a wait of 6 months or more after all the paperwork/checks were done so I hadn't even really done much to prepare her room or get supplies. Of course I'd already bought a few things and started the bedding but felt like I had plenty of time. LOL The call about Zoe came on the Monday before Thanksgiving so I had to make FAST travel arrangements and finish getting her room ready.

I was actually told about 2 little girls when I was called. It broke my heart to have to say no about the other one but I knew I wasn't ready to adopt 2 infants.

That is so wonderful!

I don't blame you for not taking 2 infants! That would be a lot of work!

 

[t-beri]

Here is another outfit that I made. It is a Carly bubble romper. LOVE that pattern!!!

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side two
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I LOVE THIS ROMPER!!!! SO cute, makes me wish I had an embroidery machine in the worst way.

This is what I did last week.

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WOW! What a difference, I agree w/ your coworkers, it looks GREAT!!

 

[aksunshine]

That is so adorable. I really like all the little mine!! Too Cute!

Question: What is the mouse thing with the pockets hanging on the wall by the closet?

I bet that is a fish extender. Kinda looks like one!

The Care Bear top with Capri's now she loves it.

Here is the steal I found at Ross for 7.99

I made Madi Pjs for her surgery

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So cute! I like the tie in the back!

No problem - got my vote.

I have been MIA the last two weeks and I haven't posted my big give outfits for Ashley. I did the cruise outfits. They both looked the same.

I heard they liked it. I had lots of fun making them.

Here is another outfit that I made. It is a Carly bubble romper. LOVE that pattern!!!

side one

Love the Mine outfit. I was going to do a seagull outfit for out trip in 2008 but never got around to it. Yours is so cute. Much better than my idea.

Cute! Love the romper!!!!

 

[noahdove]

This day is almost over, thank God you got thru it and sweet dreams of Disney

 

[glorib]

I am proudest of this outfit so far I think. I have not seen any like this yet and I really think this fits my DD so well in personality. She has not tried it on or even seen it yet. This is only the second applique I have done "by hand" on my machine- not counting the mickey heads on the minnie dot dresses I made last time, which was on the old machine.

I did cheat and use round buttons for the eyes. I plan on making this outfit to sell for my team for the 3 Day Breast Cancer walk so please do not CASE it. I hope to raise some money by making a similar but little different version if I can.
I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone on here too. You have all been such a huge inspiration to me and I truely found something I absolutely love doing in my spare time (like I really have much). I wouldn't have known where to start without all of you ladies & Tom. My great Grandmom use to make clothes for my cousins & me when we were little and my aunt calls me Granny Baker re-incarnated now. Thank You all.
Carol

So cute! You did a great job on the applique!

So as usual I'm behind and trying to catch up. Unfortunately I haven't sewn anything in over a month. The last two weeks I've been working quite a bit. I go in at 3:30 in the afternoon and several nights I haven't left unil 4:30 or 5 in the morning. So I haven't been getting home until 5:30 or 6, go to sleep until 8 to get DS up and ready for school. Drop him off at 9 go back to sleep until he has to be picked up at noon, and then around 1:30 I have to start getting ready for work. Not fun and I'm pretty tired.

So since I have nothing to show that I've made lately I will share something else I did last week. So first for referance this is a dorky picture of the family back in September, take notice how long my hair was and add several inches to what is was last week.

This is what I did last week.

I took almost 13 inches off but I love it and everyone at work is still commenting about how much they love it a week later. I still have my hair at the house, hopefully tomorrow I will have enough time to drop it in the mailbox for Locks of Love.

So now you get to put a picture to a name, if only I can find the time to post on here more often.

Your new hair cut looks fabulous! It really frames your face nicely!

The Care Bear top with Capri's now she loves it.

Here is the steal I found at Ross for 7.99

I made Madi Pjs for her surgery

Here is Rosie in her Pj's too.

Cute! I especially love her face in the pj's photo! LOL!

No problem - got my vote.

I have been MIA the last two weeks and I haven't posted my big give outfits for Ashley. I did the cruise outfits. They both looked the same.

I heard they liked it. I had lots of fun making them.

Here is another outfit that I made. It is a Carly bubble romper. LOVE that pattern!!!

side one

side two

Love the Mine outfit. I was going to do a seagull outfit for out trip in 2008 but never got around to it. Yours is so cute. Much better than my idea.

Look at all that mickey and minnie cuteness! You did a great job!

 

[princesskayla]

I love the Cruise wear, I wish I had a little one to sew for because that romper is too cute.


I need to vent I had the worst day, it started with 5 hours of sleep, I got the kids off to school all but Madi who is still taking pain meds for her ears and throat, I had to get my 2nd root canal on the same tooth, on my way there I spilled my Frappe all over my leg and into my seat. Then I was passing a Semi and got pulled over for speeding. This is my first Ticket ever.

I just want to crawl into bed and forget today happened.

Sorry about your day. =( Hope it's better tomorrow!! I love that pillowcase top How cute! I really like the way the tie is in the back. I am gonna have to try that. Okay if I CASE it?

Question:
I was thinking about the peasant top - Can you put shirring from the machine where the elastic goes? It is the same ratio or do you have to modify the pattern size? I was thinking about putting two or three rows of shirring around the neck and around the arms. Would that work?

I am working on drafting my very first pattern! It is in the very rough stages now but crossing my fingers it will work! All yall on here have inspired me.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I survived day one of our flooring renovation! Jay talked them out of ripping out everthing before starting on the actual work part...that would have involved dismantling both toilets leaving us with nothing! So they started in the kids' bath, decided we didn't have all the necessary materials (another $400+!) but managed to finish that before the day was done...I've posted pics on Facebook with my phone, but still can't post here yet because I have no cords to connect anything to upload. I even took the time to look in the garage box collection. I'm here all day, and can't do much because everything is packed. I looked for something before we went on vacation, and thought, "I should remember box because it has...in it" but today couldn't find a thing!

Teresa...I could have written exactly what you said about Corey's birth. My first was also an emergency c-section, though I did have an epidural. She was in trouble, but I had so wanted a "normal" delivery, it messed up my brain for years, feeling cheated and let down. I tried VBAC with Savannah, but she was too big (Gest diabetes) I couldn't get her out, but I was more accepting of her birth, I felt much more in control and felt I was part of the decision at the time. My nurses were great, and one told me I may not get the birth I want, but I got the birth I needed. That really hit home. If I had pushed the issue with Marissa, we would have lost her, the cord was wrapped twice on her neck. With Rebecca it was a total different story...she was my unexpected blessing, not ever allowed to be called a mistake!, and her birth was a scheduled c-section. I woke early (ok, couldn't sleep!) took a relaxing bath, gave myself a mani-pedi, did hair and makeup before we went to the hospital...I looked great in her post-birth pics because I was camera ready, no 12 hour labor for this kid! And I got to have her right away because we were both healthy and well. She was also a gest diabetes baby, so we were prepared for her to possibly needing time in the nicu, we went to the hospital that had a level 2 nursery, not the one with the "Beautiful Birth suites". My heart goes out to you strong mommies who have to brave the nicu, or worse, don't bring home a baby at all.

And on a happier note...tomorrow is Rebecca's 5th birthday!!!

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

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Question:
I was thinking about the peasant top - Can you put shirring from the machine where the elastic goes? It is the same ratio or do you have to modify the pattern size? I was thinking about putting two or three rows of shirring around the neck and around the arms. Would that work?

I am working on drafting my very first pattern! It is in the very rough stages now but crossing my fingers it will work! All yall on here have inspired me.[/QUOTE]

I usually make my peasant tops with 2 rows of shirring on the neck and sleeves instead of elastic. I finish the edges with a rolled hem on the serger, and make the first row of shirring 1/2" from the edge, I don't change the pattern at all. I know some people struggle with it, but for me shirring is easy, faster than making the casing for elastic and Rebecca prefers it because it seems softer to her.

Congrats on drafting your first pattern! I've not ever done that. I've altered at few, and frankenpatterned many, but will admit starting from scratch is beyond me.