Disboutiquers Part 7 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[longaberger_lara]

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

Go for the paci!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

After church two Sundays ago, I suggested that we dropped by Hancock since is was on the way home from church. Much to my surprise, my dh agreed and he had the cart while I walked around and looked at patterns and notions, and when I got back, this is what he had in the cart...

He had picked out some Disney fabric, and said that I should get them all...which I did..I think I need to take him shopping with me more often!!

I also picked this up last Thursday at a quilt store nearby...my dd requested that I make her something with cupcake fabric for her birthday early august...and I found this:

I still have no idea what I am going to make with it yet....she recently told me not to make her anymore shorts or pants because they are for boys, and she looks prettier in skirts and dresses!

Love your fabrics. I haven't seen most of them. I stopped at JoAnn's today. They got a Wallee flannel in today. Don't they get the cotton? I hate JoAnn's. It might be a superstore, but it's dumpy. Too bad we don't have anything else nearby.

 

[mom2disprincesses]

this is beautiful!

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ohand i vote yellow ric-rac too!

 

[longaberger_lara]

Since we're sharing, here's some pictures of our house. Don't pay attention to the landscaping - we're adding just a little at a time because it's so dry here right now.

great room fireplace and bookcases

kitchen (just ignore the handprints on the fridge !

breakfast room

master bedroom

I'm not even going to show you pictures of the kids rooms right now ! Have a great weekend everybody!

 

[100AcrePrincess]

I was reminded today of one of the reasons I love to sew. Besides seeing the kids light up & obviously adore something I made, there's just something about seeing that huge pile of fabric suddenly transformed into something else (especailly when it comes together like it's supposed to).

I'm working on a nusery set for one of my best friends. It's her 5th & she FINALLY decided to get something new so her mom & I are sewing for her.
Sheet & crib skirt down - bumpers & diaper stacker to go

 

[100AcrePrincess]

These are from a couple of months ago. My mom is helping dd4 with her *very own sewing machine* (which, it turns out is totally useless & won't be used again, but that's a different story). She's working on a pillowcase to the dolly bunk beds.

She did really well considering the problems we had with the machine not working right. If it were me, I'd have tossed the thing out the upstairs window long before I was finished - oh wait, we don't have an upstairs. Oh, well.

I think her hem is straighter then mine are.

 

[twob4him]

Hi all!
I finally had a few minutes to upload our vacation pics from Lancaster. I put titles on everything too so you can kinda follow along. We have done more "tour-esty" things on other trips cause there is so much to see and do there! This time we mainly did Hershey park, a pretzel factory tour, visited a couple of fabric and quilt shops and hit a few tourist traps for fun! So click below if you want to see the fun!

Hershey Park - Lancaster Vacation

 

[sahm1000]

Ask and you shall receive!

Love the dress on the dress! SO cute! Excellent job as usual! Grace's quilt on her bed is made like that (from Land of Nod if anyone is familiar with it).

OK ladies I am tired lol. I think I am officially afraid to try IVF as the next step now! I cannot imagine having triplets. I think you could without a doubt lose your mind. I got to thinking about Jon and Kate this morning thinking about how even with help .... oh my just do not want to think about it lol.

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

Give them the Binky! Grace had one but I was afraid to give it to her until I went to the lactation consultant and she said that she had never seen a child with a greater need to suck than her. I always had binkies on me at all times. I had a ziploc baggy in my diaper bag with about 10 (and I'm not joking) spare binkies in it and when she was in her crib they were all around her so if it fell out in the middle of the night she could easily find one and put it back in. After she was 18 months we slowly started to wean her from them. She could only have them in her room, then when she was asleep in bed, etc. It really wasn't too bad to wean her off of them.

No, you are not being a crappy mom if you give them a binky! Have you tried swaddling them..really tight? I am not good with swaddling but my dh would swaddle our ds really tight...he would whine and cries for a little bit but he would eventually calm down and sleep longer than he was unswaddled. However, if you think that giving them a binky will help, I would do it...anything to get some sleep and save your sanity! Everyone knows that if mom isn't happy, no one else is!

Oh, swaddling does seem to work with my kids. I have these fleece things made by a manufacturer called kiddopotamus. It is a fleece "thingy" with velcro on it that allows you to easily swaddle a baby and keep them swaddled. Claire and Lilly both have loved it and it even has an opening for the car seat (I've only used it in their bassinet) buckle if you wanted to use it in the car. I swear by them and get them for all new mothers when I go to a shower. Babies 'r Us has them if you need one. When I bought them for Lilly a few weeks ago they had all sorts of brands with a product similar to this but I have no idea if they are just as good. We really loved the kiddopotamus ones though!

I was reminded today of one of the reasons I love to sew. Besides seeing the kids light up & obviously adore something I made, there's just something about seeing that huge pile of fabric suddenly transformed into something else (especailly when it comes together like it's supposed to).

I'm working on a nusery set for one of my best friends. It's her 5th & she FINALLY decided to get something new so her mom & I are sewing for her.
Sheet & crib skirt down - bumpers & diaper stacker to go

Wow, that is really beautiful! Great job!

Where did you find a pattern for making sheets and the crib skirt?

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I need opinions! Should I leave it as is or add this rick rack? I kinda feel like it needs some yellow at the bottom but I am not sure. Let me know what you ladies think so I can get it in the mail.

I vote for rick rack...I love rick rack

 

[o2bacelt]

I agree with the binky solution. You aren't a bad mom at all. I think you're a fantastic woman for taking in these babies and giving them all the love you have in your heart.

Delaney is a paci kid, please note I said that in the present tense, I have a 4 year old binky user. She was a really fussy baby, who am I kidding, she's still fussy as a preschooler. She would use the binky to fall asleep but if it fell out she was okay. She was pretty much done with it when we went to Disney when she was 20 months old, she got sick while we were there and we haven't been able to get rid of the binky since.

We're trying to wean again, she's down to in the car and in bed, she's even asking to take a nap this week, so I don't know if she's just tired (because she is sleeping for 2 hours) or if she just needs to soothe and can't figure out how else to do it. We were doing really well until some complete strangers (adults no less) have come up to us when they see Delaney with it in her mouth and try to take it away. This, of course, ruins any progress we've made and sets us up with a regression episode and we have to start all over again. DH doesn't always understand but I think I finally got him to understand that it's scary when grown ups you don't know try to take the thing you prize the most in life out of your mouth or berate you.

You've got to take care of yourself so you can take care of those beautiful babies. They we sent to you for a reason I'm sure. Your family must have some of the biggest hearts ever.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

Absolutely give them a paci and don't worry a minute about it. Most drs now recommend Pacis until 6 months anyway because it reduces the risk of SIDS. Also, any dentist will tell you that pacis at this age will not cause teeth problems. Just my two cents

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Since we're sharing, here's some pictures of our house. Don't pay attention to the landscaping - we're adding just a little at a time because it's so dry here right now.

Another beautiful home!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I need opinions! Should I leave it as is or add this rick rack? I kinda feel like it needs some yellow at the bottom but I am not sure. Let me know what you ladies think so I can get it in the mail.

I'll go against everyone and say I like it as is.

Here's a closeup of the little dress I put on Tessa's "Polly Pocket" dress. I cut out the shape of the skirt with a little extra on the sides. Then, I sewed it to a plain white piece of fabric, right sides together (leaving the top seam open). Then, I turned it right side out, folded down the top seam, and sewed that up. Then, I gathered it a little by hand and then sewed it right onto the skirt picture that was already on the bodice.

So cool!

Ask and you shall receive!

SO cute!

OK ladies I am tired lol. I think I am officially afraid to try IVF as the next step now! I cannot imagine having triplets. I think you could without a doubt lose your mind. I got to thinking about Jon and Kate this morning thinking about how even with help .... oh my just do not want to think about it lol.

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

Jon & Kate used IUI (a method I used for my first ).

I would try the paci. Only my DS would use one and it was very helpful. He was nearly off it at 2yrs when I had my 3rd. When I went back to work after maternity leave my DH was a SAHDad with newborn, 2 yo and 3 1/2 yo. He let DS have paci 24 hrs a day (not sure that I wouldn't have resorted to the same thing). At nearly 3yo he was having speech issues so I took a long weekend to break his daytime habbit and he didn't even want it at night anymore so it was actually quite easy to get him off it once we really tried.

After church two Sundays ago, I suggested that we dropped by Hancock since is was on the way home from church. Much to my surprise, my dh agreed and he had the cart while I walked around and looked at patterns and notions, and when I got back, this is what he had in the cart...

He had picked out some Disney fabric, and said that I should get them all...which I did..I think I need to take him shopping with me more often!!

I also picked this up last Thursday at a quilt store nearby...my dd requested that I make her something with cupcake fabric for her birthday early august...and I found this:

I still have no idea what I am going to make with it yet....she recently told me not to make her anymore shorts or pants because they are for boys, and she looks prettier in skirts and dresses!

Great finds! Love that Cars one!

Since we're sharing, here's some pictures of our house. Don't pay attention to the landscaping - we're adding just a little at a time because it's so dry here right now.

great room fireplace and bookcases

kitchen (just ignore the handprints on the fridge !

breakfast room

master bedroom

I'm not even going to show you pictures of the kids rooms right now ! Have a great weekend everybody!

Beautiful!

I was reminded today of one of the reasons I love to sew. Besides seeing the kids light up & obviously adore something I made, there's just something about seeing that huge pile of fabric suddenly transformed into something else (especailly when it comes together like it's supposed to).

I'm working on a nusery set for one of my best friends. It's her 5th & she FINALLY decided to get something new so her mom & I are sewing for her.
Sheet & crib skirt down - bumpers & diaper stacker to go

So beautiful!

These are from a couple of months ago. My mom is helping dd4 with her *very own sewing machine* (which, it turns out is totally useless & won't be used again, but that's a different story). She's working on a pillowcase to the dolly bunk beds.

She did really well considering the problems we had with the machine not working right. If it were me, I'd have tossed the thing out the upstairs window long before I was finished - oh wait, we don't have an upstairs. Oh, well.

I think her hem is straighter then mine are.

What wonderful photos!

 

[HeatherSue]

That is so cute! You are so talented. You need to start making and selling some of your patterns/instructions on YMCT!!

Potty training: It all depends on the kid! As a former day care worker and nanny, I have potty trained LOTS and LOTS of kids. It just depends on the kid you're working with. Some get it right away and some have more accidents. Some just aren't ready until they're older.

If I sold instructions on ycmt, wouldn't they have to make sense and be easy to follow?

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

Honest opinion coming right up!

Like someone already mentioned, pacifiers can help to prevent SIDS, so give 'em a pacifier! I was very scared of SIDS because I had a 6 month old nephew die of SIDS. So, I did everything I could to help prevent it.

Tessa decided she didn't want a pacifier anymore at 3 or 5 months (I don't remember which). Sawyer really liked his pacifier and I let him keep it until he was a year old. Then, I was a mean mommy and I took it away from him. He cried at bedtime one night and then he was fine.

I'm LOVING that striped Mickey fabric. I've never seen it! Your hubby is just too sweet!! I can NOT imagine Henry doing that in a million years!

That cupcake fabric just begs for a twirly dress!

GOR-geous!!! I love it! Your breakfast room looks a lot like my dining room- same color/similar light fixture. I LOVE the fireplace!!!

I was reminded today of one of the reasons I love to sew. Besides seeing the kids light up & obviously adore something I made, there's just something about seeing that huge pile of fabric suddenly transformed into something else (especailly when it comes together like it's supposed to).

I'm working on a nusery set for one of my best friends. It's her 5th & she FINALLY decided to get something new so her mom & I are sewing for her.
Sheet & crib skirt down - bumpers & diaper stacker to go

That is SO pretty!! I wish I knew how to sew when my kids were in cribs. I would have loved to make them pretty dust ruffles!

How sweet!!! I love the pictures and she did a great job! I've heard bad things about the kid's sewing machines. I read lots of reviews on them and then decided not to buy Tessa one until she's old enough for a real one!

Hi all!
I finally had a few minutes to upload our vacation pics from Lancaster. I put titles on everything too so you can kinda follow along. We have done more "tour-esty" things on other trips cause there is so much to see and do there! This time we mainly did Hershey park, a pretzel factory tour, visited a couple of fabric and quilt shops and hit a few tourist traps for fun! So click below if you want to see the fun!

Hershey Park - Lancaster Vacation

Yay! I'm going to check them out now!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I agree with the binky solution. You aren't a bad mom at all. I think you're a fantastic woman for taking in these babies and giving them all the love you have in your heart.

Delaney is a paci kid, please note I said that in the present tense, I have a 4 year old binky user. She was a really fussy baby, who am I kidding, she's still fussy as a preschooler. She would use the binky to fall asleep but if it fell out she was okay. She was pretty much done with it when we went to Disney when she was 20 months old, she got sick while we were there and we haven't been able to get rid of the binky since.

We're trying to wean again, she's down to in the car and in bed, she's even asking to take a nap this week, so I don't know if she's just tired (because she is sleeping for 2 hours) or if she just needs to soothe and can't figure out how else to do it. We were doing really well until some complete strangers (adults no less) have come up to us when they see Delaney with it in her mouth and try to take it away. This, of course, ruins any progress we've made and sets us up with a regression episode and we have to start all over again. DH doesn't always understand but I think I finally got him to understand that it's scary when grown ups you don't know try to take the thing you prize the most in life out of your mouth or berate you.

You've got to take care of yourself so you can take care of those beautiful babies. They we sent to you for a reason I'm sure. Your family must have some of the biggest hearts ever.

Unbelievable. You have to do what's best for your DD and its noone else's business.

 

[Twins+2more]

Hi all!
I finally had a few minutes to upload our vacation pics from Lancaster. I put titles on everything too so you can kinda follow along. We have done more "tour-esty" things on other trips cause there is so much to see and do there! This time we mainly did Hershey park, a pretzel factory tour, visited a couple of fabric and quilt shops and hit a few tourist traps for fun! So click below if you want to see the fun!

Hershey Park - Lancaster Vacation

The photos are great, brings back a lot of memories. You got a lot of really great candid family photos. And WOW! I wish our gas prices were that low. Thanks for sharing the phots.

 

[billwendy]

HI Everyone -

Love the Big Give stuff - so totally cool!!!

Do you think the towel pants would work with elastic in the bottom of the leg? I was thinking then I could make them a little longer with out the kids tripping on them?? also - anyone figure out a top yet?

I work at a childrens hospital - they definately use pacifiers in the picu and nicu for tiny tots - I know our speech therapists say get rid of the paci and bottle at 1 if possible because of dental formation, palate formation and then speech production. evidently you can form bad habits with your toungue that make it harder to produce some sounds then,,,,,???

 

[HeatherSue]

Cathy: FANTASTIC pictures! It looks like you guys had a great time! Seeing you in a bathing suit makes me realize that I really need to lose some weight. You look great! I'd love to feel comfortable enough in a bathing suit to get my picture taken!

Chocolate World reminded me of John and Kate plus 8. Your hotel looked very nice and Hershey Park looked really cool! You have me wanting to take the kids to Pennsylvania.

We went there for our honeymoon and it was gorgeous! We stayed at one of those tacky hotels in the Poconos with the heart shaped pool and the champagne glass bathtub!

 

[HeatherSue]

I'm on here procrastinating. I should be working on my trip report.

Do you think the towel pants would work with elastic in the bottom of the leg? I was thinking then I could make them a little longer with out the kids tripping on them?? also - anyone figure out a top yet?

I think elastic at the bottom would work. I think a peasant top would work for a top!

 

[princessmom29]

That is absolutely amazing! I bet you had a ball!



So so sweet! Those would be great for the pool!


I know there was an update and I did not quoet it but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Such a rough rough thing to deal with.


Cute cute cute!


That is AMAZING! I love love love the vaterpiller he is my fav from themovie lol.


Oh my even cuter on. I do think poms would be a bit much.



Serious twirl factor~! Looks like you scored big with her! It is adorable.


I do like the rick rack on it.


Aww so cute!


I love this picture she is to stinking cute!


OK ladies I am tired lol. I think I am officially afraid to try IVF as the next step now! I cannot imagine having triplets. I think you could without a doubt lose your mind. I got to thinking about Jon and Kate this morning thinking about how even with help .... oh my just do not want to think about it lol.

So I need advice. Little ones are waking up a bit when I think if I were giving them a paci they would be able to sleep a bit longer. I have always been pretty anti paci. Alex had one but only because he spent 3 months in the NICU and they gave it to him ... not my choice. I am really starting to reconsider my anti paci feeling. My Dr. this morning reminded me that it is much easier to break a paci than a thumb sucker. So I would love your opinions? Am I being a crappy mom to these little ones by giving them one? Admittedly the only reason I am is for my sanity because there is two of them and well only one of me lol. Neither of them like the swing or the bouncy seat or any of the things that usually will appease a newborn for a few minutes lol. They are however thankfully very very good babies! Anyway would love your honest opinions.

I say give the m the paci if they need it. My DD had colic and it was sometimes the only way to get her to calm down. She would have full out screaming episodes for hours at atime and by that time anything that helped her feel better was ok in my book. We once went 12 hrs of virturally nonstop screaming. If I hadn't had my grandma with me so we could take shifts i don't know what I would have done. Swaddling never worked with her and I know you are not supposed to do this, but at times I had to resort to letting her sleep on her tummy in order for her to sleep for more than 15 min at a time. So I guess what I am saying is do whatever works for the babies and don't worry about being a bad moomy. You are doing what is best for the babies by allowing them to get the rest they need.