Monday 26 August 2013

One day to go?

The baby is due tomorrow. Looks like it might not arrive over the Bank Holiday weekend now, which must be good news. In my experience, staffing at hospitals over holiday weekends tends to be rather thin. Not blaming them- everyone has families, and they want breaks too.

Waiting for the phone call....................

Friday 23 August 2013

It's a nervous time- we're all waiting for the phone call..........

It's the first time I've really experienced the wait for the phone call about a new baby. When you're the one expecting it's all very different.

4 days to go until the due date.......


Thursday 22 August 2013

The Doting Grandmother writes on Zujava!

What is Zujava I hear you ask? Take a look here and you'll find out!

Click on the link  Create a free account on Zujava and try it out. It's easy to use and there is lots of helpful advice available.

Zujava is a platform where writers can write about things they like and enjoy, and they can, potentially make money as well. My first three articles on Zujava are all ( not surprisingly)baby related.
Here they are;

The perfect jacket, hat and booties for a newborn baby

Organic baby clothes for newborn babies

Becoming a first time grandparent -helpful books

Here's a picture of the booties I knitted.


Cute? Yes! Easy to knit? Yes! Click the link above to find out more.

Thursday 15 August 2013

Do modern babies (and their mums) like hand knitted clothes?

I've been assured that hand knitted baby clothes are very, very desirable these days. That's good news for those doting grandmothers who have run out of projects for themselves, their spouses, their distant relatives and their friends. Now there is a new person to knit for, new patterns to peruse, new yarn to buy. Those of you who love to knit ( and there are many of us out there ) will appreciate the joy of starting new projects, adding to your stash, seeking out patterns, and reading posts on Ravelry. What's Ravelry? It's free site for knitters and crocheters, where tips are shared, patterns are posted, yarns are discussed and yarnies get together. Take a look here, log in and join Ravelry. Take a look at the knitting page to the right for my first project.