I customized a design from an old layette book, and scaled it down to newborn size. I was very detailed with my calculations at first, but around the neck area I started fudging and thought, "Oh, I'll just cross that bridge when I come to it..." Well, when I came to it, I got stuck. I had more stitches than I had originally calculated and so I put it down. The next day I had a baby. Now I have a 75% done sweater for a brand new baby, a 75% capacity mommy-brain, and a 6-week old baby that's growing bigger every day! I need a knitting executive to help me boss my knitting around!

In the meantime, I've taken the easy route and cast on for a beautiful little aran sweater for Lydia to wear next fall.

**See my new Denise Interchangeable Needles? I got 'em at Noble Knits-- perfect for knitting while holding a baby.

P.S. I got my program guide for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival yesterday. I'm counting the days!

Yesterday was full of milestones:

• Lydia had her one-month physical, where she weighed in at a whopping 8 lbs, 3 ozs.
• I picked up my knitting for the first time since she was born, and started working on speed. If I don't pick up the pace, I will never have time to complete anything!
• I picked up my CAT for the first time in many many months. OH MY GOD HE IS HEAVY! I never used to think so, but I am out of shape. Also, he weighs slightly more than two Lydias.

I got the Great Stash Redistribution Project box last night! What fun to sort through the piles of other people's castoff yarn and patterns without them looking over my shoulder. I took out a great book entitled Knits for Babies and Toddlers and contributed three balls of variegated chenille, an adult hat pattern, and a knitting magazine. I've got lots more stash to share when the other boxes come my way. This is a nice break for a new mom!

Two weeks old today. (But these pictures are all from yesterday...)

Lydia gained 9 oz in one week! As of 2:30 this afternoon, she now weighs 6lbs 6 ozs-- way to go, us! The pediatrician continues to report that Lydia is fine and healthy, and also very cute.

John and I were thrilled yesterday when Lydia lost the stump of her umbilical cord. We oohed and ahhed over her new innie. She seems a lot more "whole" now.

Mom, Lydia, and Great-Grandmom "Gran"

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