[PhilaShay]

i can't find a specific place about sewing, so i'll post here and i'm sure someone will corret me if need be... =)

we are going to start our adoption paperwork next year, so we are no where CLOSE to having a little one, yet i find myself wanting to create all kinds of baby things. i started sewing this month because i want to be able to sew for my children. already we are growing a closet full of blankets, onsies, light jackets, etc.

am i going crazy? lol i'm making all this newborn stuff. will a closet full of stuff for a baby we don't have scare off the social worker during the home study? what will i do with all the clothes if we get a 6 month old? lol

if anyone in Los Angeles is going through a similar period, please contact me so we can go crazy together.... lol any/all opinions on my sanity will be appreciated greatly.

thanks!
Shay

[Rainedrop]

Hi Shay :-)
I can relate and I live about 1 hour north of LA! I haven't been sewing so much as I have been tempted to shop. We are paper ready and just waiting to be matched. I'll PM you :-)
Lori

[Empty_Nest]

Sounds pretty normal to me. I remember doing the same thing before our first placements.

Doubtful it would scare off the case worker. After all, if you were not excited at the prospect of adding a child to your family, then what would he/she think of you?

If it ends up you don't need the clothes and other things, then I'm sure there's a local women's shelter or foster care facility or similar facility that would be more than happy to take them off your hands.

Don't forget to create some things that don't rely on being the correct size. I did things like Raggedy Ann dolls for our kids, a special quilt for thier double bed (our first two were 4 and 6 at arrival), curtains for their bedroom, stuffed toys, and things like that. It helped with the waiting and the nesting urges. Needlework that is time-consuming is another possibility, too. Everything can be completed except the name and dates and be ready for when the child comes home.

[EmmieB]

If you get a six month old, put all the newborn stuff on etsy :-)

I'm actually going to buy a sewing machine so I can learn. It's a great way to have unique baby things *and* save money!

[LifesGood]

I'm doing the same as you, but I'm saving all the clothing patterns until I know what age/sex/season clothes I'll need when! In the meantime I'm allowing myself to go nuts with quilts and toys. There are endless patterns for toys!

If you really need something to occupy your hands longer, try making a reverse applique quilt (more fun by hand) (check out http://www.prqc.com/2faq.htm- the two fabric quilt kits and video are especially great)

or

Learn to knit or crochet and make amigurumi stuffed toys. Those are especially great on plane trips or in front of the TV. Free Amigurumi Patterns