why I haven't been sewing much . . .

You might have noticed that things have been a little quiet around here.  After having a miscarriage a few months ago I have had a difficult time believing that this is real . . .

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  1. JessicaNovember 10, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  2. SherylNovember 10, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Congratulations!

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  3. LisaNovember 10, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Ohhh, YAY!! Excitement!!!

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  4. magistraNovember 10, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Yes, congratulations! May is the perfect time of year! Not too cold and not too hot. My poor Mother had me in West Texas before air conditioning, when ladies were supposed to dress nicely, in August. I don't know how she ever forgave me, ha,ha!
    Of course, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that is a separate sadness that takes its own time to heal. Thank goodness this life also gives us great joys. And I am looking forward to greeting your great bundle of joy in May!
    Beth
    Magistra13 at yahoo dot com

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  5. PatriciaNovember 10, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Congratulations!

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  6. Mary HowlandNovember 10, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    I am so happy for you and your family. Your daughter and son will be at a good age to be the big siste and big brother. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

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  7. JulieNovember 10, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Exciting! Congratulations!

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  8. Lesley GilbertNovember 10, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I don't know you, but it's nice to share in somebody else's happiness, so thanks for sharing and congratulations :)

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  9. mleNovember 10, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Congratulations Erica! that is so wonderful! can't wait to hear more about him or her. Life is so hard sometimes but it can be so good too. :)

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  10. CandyRNovember 10, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Congratulations Erica! I'm so happy for you!!

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  11. Melia Mae QuiltingNovember 10, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Congratulations! That is awesome!!!!

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  12. Sew Stitching CuteNovember 10, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Huge congratulations love! *hugs* that is so exciting. I can understand your hesitancy to believe it is real, but soak it all in! I gave birth to my son stillborn last April, I really relate to your pain. Enjoy each moment of the pregnancy and I can't wait to see the new bundle of joy!

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  13. kimberlierNovember 10, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Congrats!!!! That is wonderful news!

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  14. Sylvia AndersonNovember 10, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Congratulations Erika! I can sympathize with the feelings following a miscarriage, having had 4 of them myself, along with 4 healthy babies as well. Your little ones are so cute, and all that hair on your daughter! Hope your pregnancy is non eventful and that you are gifted with a beautiful, healthy baby. May is a good month to give birth, as you have the entire summer to take your baby out and about, although I may be partial, given it's the month in which I were born. LOL
    lv2bquilting2@comcast.net

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  15. LethargicLassNovember 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    congrats and hugs :)

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  16. JenniferNovember 10, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    I am sorry for the loss of your baby. I know that grief well. And in the same breath "yay for babies!!!". We are due with baby #9 late March/early April. I'm 19 weeks now and *finally* feeling better! Congratulations!!!

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  17. Serena @ SewgivingNovember 10, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Oh yay! I have a May baby and she is the best! So much joy coming your way :)

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  18. RosaNovember 10, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  19. Heidi StaplesNovember 10, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Erica, I'm so completely thrilled for you. What a blessing!!

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  20. Becky NNovember 10, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    How VERY EXCITING!!!!
    Congratulations!!

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  21. Caitlin at Salty OatNovember 10, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Yayayayayayay!

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  22. Emily CamfieldNovember 10, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Yay! Such happy news.

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  23. EricaNovember 10, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Congratulations! My kids were born in March, April, and May. Springtime is the best time of year for a new baby!

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  24. KelseyNovember 10, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    Congratulations! I'm actually due in May as well! May 6 to be specific. Fun to think we'll be hitting similar milestones at the same time. :-) look forward to following along.

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  25. Patch the GiraffeNovember 10, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Congrats! How exciting :)

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  26. DebNovember 11, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    Congrats. Such lovely news after such a sad time

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  27. PierroNovember 11, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Rosemary B here:
    Erika, I am so happy for all of you. God Bless you. I know you will have a smooth and easy pregnancy.
    This baby is already loved.

    I think many of us can relate to the miscarriage. I have had several too. It takes time to heal, and come to terms. I am an olden nurse, so I can just say, that it is never your fault or something you did. God makes our bodies strong. It just happens.

    I love you and your blog.

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  28. CarlaNovember 11, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Well how wonderful! Your two babies are sure beautiful.
    Looking forward to a peek of some teeny tiny toes : )

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  29. JudyNovember 11, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Three cheers for another member of your amazing family! I'm so happy for you!

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  30. loganstitchesNovember 11, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Congratulations on the coming little one! and I'm sorry for your loss. Maybe he or she just wasn't ready to join you yet.

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  31. Jo JoNovember 11, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    How lovely :) Congratulations!

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  32. Rachel at Stitched in ColorNovember 11, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! So glad you've already come this far with this new babe. Health and rest to both of you!

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  33. ClintNovember 11, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Super happy for you... Wonder if the wee one will be a girl or boy? And Names... love naming babies! Prayers coming your way
    -Mayka

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  34. PattiNovember 11, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Congratulations, Erica! This is wonderful news!

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  35. B DeGaynerNovember 11, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    How wonderful! Take good care of yourself!

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  36. piecemakerquiltsNovember 11, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Conratulations ! These baby pictures are so sweet, can't wait to see #3. I hope you are feeling well.

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  37. DebbieNovember 11, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Awesome! Congratulations!

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  38. ElizabethNovember 12, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I'm so happy for you, Erica! All my best to you (hope you get to take loads of naps! I slept through a lot of my pregnancies!)

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  39. Lisa CNovember 12, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    What wonderful news!

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  40. MicheleNovember 12, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    So excited for you!

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  41. JessicaNovember 13, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Yay! Yay! Yay! So excited for you! Take care of yourself lady!

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  42. JulieNovember 13, 2014 at 5:23 AM

    I'm so happy for you!! Blessings to you and all the happiness in the world.

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  43. Steph JNovember 13, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    What wonderful news! Very happy for you. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy.

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  44. SuzeNovember 14, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Congrats! Glad that you are taking care of yourself.

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  45. QuiltsmilesNovember 14, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Congratulations and hugs.

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  46. SvetlanaNovember 14, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    yay!!! How very, very wonderful! Congratulations!!!!

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  47. SewPsyched!November 14, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Yay YAY YAY!!!!
    congratulations!!!! And many hugs!!
    XX!

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  48. QuiltineeringNovember 15, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Congrats!!! How exciting :)

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  49. ChancyNovember 25, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Congrats!

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