I'm almost 6 days overdue. I've done all the things. No trick or tip has gone untested - except the pineapple thing, but whatever. With nothing else to occupy my mind in this very common, but nonetheless frustrating and baffling situation, aside from the daily plans and backup plans for my son and life and things like that, I've been burning up my yarn collection making baby hats to donate for preemies.
These range in size from 3-4 lbs for the smallest to 7-9 lbs for the biggest. I put them in the order I made them - you can see I'm getting fancy now - stripes and everything! Once you get the pattern down, which is pretty easy really, it probably takes an hour to make one of these at most. Quick, cute, and satisfying :-)
I figure if I ever get to go birth this stubborn little rascal, I might as well do something useful with my time while I wait. So I learned how to crochet preemie hats and I've made 6 in the last 3 days, working on lucky number 7 before bed tonight. My plan is to donate them to the NICU at our hospital. My son was no preemie, but he did spend 6 days in the NICU when he was born because birth trauma caused a small tear in his lung - but he's totally fine.
Here's the tutorial video I used:
This cute, soft, little baby blanket is now finished and ready to be donated, too.
Finally, my 5yo son wanted in on the creative action too, so he made this regular sized baby hat with this cool little knitting loom for his baby sister or brother, if said sibling should ever consent to grace us with their presence. He did a really good job - I helped him some, of course, but I was quite impressed with his dedication to the project and now he is super excited to give it to the baby. Can't wait to see that sweet scene! Yes, this is a winter hat and it is almost July in Atlanta, GA, but who cares! It will be adorable.
Cross your fingers for me that my little hanger-on will soon emerge! Going again tomorrow to get my membranes swept for the third time - hopefully it will be a charm...
Big thanks to all of those who have encouraged me along in these long last days of waiting...it really does help to know I'm not the only one :-)
