I have a new niece!

Allyson was born last night (on Mother's Day, how appropriate!), and she's 6 lbs, 3 ozs. Which is pretty big for being 6 weeks early. My Dolly was the same size, and she was less than 4 weeks early. Allyson is breathing on her own, praise God! And seems to be perfectly healthy! I haven't seen any pictures yet, but Rebekah said that she'll send some as soon as she can. She's doing great; thrilled to be off bedrest. Thank you to anyone and everyone who prayed along with me. I'm praising God this morning!

It looks like I'm getting a new niece today.

My sister Rebekah is in the hospital today. She's been in labor for over 24 hours, and I guess the doctors decided that they couldn't hold it off any longer. So it looks like Allyson will be born this evening, or tomorrow at the latest. She's 6 weeks early. They did give her steroids to mature her lungs, but even so it's likely that she'll have to spend a week or two in the NICU.

So if you are the "praying type", please say a prayer for Rebekah and for Allyson. I'll update as soon as there's news. Thanks.

Drumroll, please!

The "Rebekah and Allyson Shawl" is done! And in plenty of time, too! Rebekah is still on bedrest, but no contractions, as of a couple of days ago. She's just over 31 weeks pregnant now. Just 6 weeks until Allyson will be "full-term"! I'm done with the knitting, but I'll still be praying, until the very last day.

Here are a couple of pictures of the finished project.

Here's a closeup picture, so you can really see the lace pattern.

I'll get this mailed off today, or tomorrow at the latest. Time to pick out the next project...