My Most Favorite FO

Well, as usual the blogging isn't keeping up with production around here, but let's put all such lapses down to sleep deprivation for a while, shall we?  Because I'm happy to announce--the happiest I've ever been in my life, actually--that our baby boy Peter joined us on February the 13th, after 17 hours of labor and a big fat crappy C-section.  It wasn't the birth that we were aiming for, but I can't argue with the result:

8 pounds, 3 ounces of pure deliciousness. And not the dark-haired Monkeybaby we expected; it looks like my genes won out, as far as we can tell at this point.  (I couldn't understand why the nurses kept saying, "Where did he get that fair hair?" until I remembered to confess, "this isn't my natural color!")  Note the early introduction of handknits--very useful for covering the unsightly hospital Lo-jack.  Wool allergies, bah!
Here's a shot from after we were sprung from the clink hospital:

I'm wearing another FO, if you count iron-on letters--a t-shirt I made that reads, "Some of my best friends are reproductive endocrinologists."  (For those who missed the previews--Pete is the result of IVF cycle #3, after 2 years of infertility treatments.) In case you were wondering how many packs of letters it takes to get enough vowels for that: four.  I have a lot of w's and v's left over, if anyone wants to make shirts for a radio station's softball team or the like.

What else can I tell you about this booger?  Let's see: SWM, enjoys eating, sleeping, and long walks in the stroller.  Already I'm sad that he's lost his cord stump, and that the frosted effect of the hair over his left ear has started to fade.  Maternal nostalgia begins so soon!  I'm both eager to see the changes each day will bring, and desperate for him to stay just the way he is--utterly perfect.

Comments

[Kim U]

Congrats on the handsome FO! He already looks great in knits, so I think you're on the right track :)

[Kate]

Wow, great work on the FO! You sure wove in all the ends nicely. :)

[Heather]

Aww Katy, you are right: he is perfect, and the three of you are perfect together!

[Mintyfresh]

many congrats Katy! My mom called me "booger" until I finally put a stop to it in middle/high school.

[gleek]

he's an amazingly cute baby! so sweet and snuggly. i'm so glad i got to meet him on friday. congrats again!

[Trina]

Yummy. When I had my son five years ago, someone told me this: The days are long, but the years are short.

It's so true. Cherish everything.

[MzTallulah]

Brillant FO Katy! I was looking forward to this post for the past three weeks... he's so tiny and beautiful, congratulations to you both.

[Veronique]

Fantastic FO! And the monkey sock & hat looks great on him :)

[Katie]

He is such a beautiful baby. Good luck and have fun with him.

[Schrodinger]

Congrats on the beautiful FO. I'm so glad that I got to see him (and you) on Friday, it's great to see you so happy!!

[Jane]

He's so beautiful! He looks so snuggly in that photo where you're holding him with one arm. Congratulations. Enjoy your wonderful new family member. And well done on your best FO yet! Have fun together.

[carrie m]

i'm so happy every time i see peter. can't wait to meet him in a week or two!

[Twink]

What a lovely post! I totally have a lump in my throat. I miss you guys! And I miss holding that perfect FO.

[Katy]

Wow, I just came across your site through someone else's and I just had to comment.

Congratulations on your very dear baby! We have a couple of things in common besides knitting! My name is Katy (with a 'y' - very unusual) and I'm also going through IVF, though this is my first attempt. It's comforting and inspiring to hear your story. Thanks!