I was in the middle of posting, finally, about the Looptopia knitting event and the Loopy Yarns "yarn tasting" that preceded it, and then my mother called at 2:39 p.m. CST to let me know my sister's in labor.
And now I can't really focus on anything. I'm going to go light some incense and say a prayer.
And I should probably work on this here shawl, too.
painfree easy birth vibes being sent from a mummy of two who lurks here often but hasnt posted before ;)
ReplyDeletehope baby arrives quickly for her...but not too quickly as thats not nice either!! xx
Deep, calm breathing, Uncle Franklin! All manner of things shall be well. Let us know when you have more news, please.
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful, a new baby, one of lifes most wonderful blessings! Congratulations in advance Uncle Franklin!
ReplyDeletePeace
Oh my, Franklin - good vibes being sent from out here, too! Thanks for taking the time to tell us when you must be bouncing off the walls. Hugs to Susan and you and the rest of the family, and will continue to send good thoughts. Welcome to the niecephew!
ReplyDeleteBetween the shawl and Andrea's comment, it made me think of Lamaze knitting: Knit 3, breathe in, YO, K2tog, breathe out... ;) Hang in there, Uncle.
Best wishes for a healthy, happy baby. What a wonderful family they'll be joining!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I've been checking your blog every five minutes for days waiting for word. Franklin is going to me an Uncle and Sister Sue is going to be a Mom!!!! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteNow there's a lucky tyke! I only "know" you from here, Frunkle, but this child, a 21st century lad or lassie, has quite the foot up already being born into your fambly. Mazel-tov-to-be!
ReplyDeleteI'm sending nice Bubbeh vibes too(and can't hardly do better than that!)
prayers for a happy healthy baby! good vibes sent her and your way! Deep breath, relax and visualize easy and calm birth...good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm with mollybeees; I've been checking your blog daily, and wondering if the little one was making an appearance! Best wishes to your sister (and you and all your family).
ReplyDeleteI thought babies were supposed to wait until you finish their knitting! Good vibes all around.
ReplyDeleteHooray for Almost-Uncle Franklin! Here's to a quick and safe labor for the new mum.
ReplyDeleteI too have been watching your blog for news. Blessings to your sister and her family...keep breathing yourself! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteCan only repeat what others have said... good vibes and blessings to you all.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking positive vibes for Mum and the baby. Now, GO! finish the shawl :)
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! The baby is coming the baby is coming!!!
ReplyDeleteYour sister will be most thankful that the baby did not wait till you were done with it's knitting.. trust me.. from a mamma of 4.. all who were at least two weeks late!
Denise
knitchat.com
Congrats in advance, you will never be the same again. (In a good way of course!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and the little one's mom 'n dad! Thinking good thoughts for a smooth delivery and a finished shawl.
ReplyDeleteBlessed be, all of you! This is a busy week for birthdays in our family (and we had a new one join us on Thursday, my dad's b'day); welcome to the party!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to the mom-to-be! I'll send some good vibes for an easy and low pain delivery. My little guy was two weeks late. Hopefully her's doesn't refuse to leave like mine did. :)
ReplyDeleteNow get knitting!!!
Oh, this is wonderful! Good wishes and prayers to your sister and the little one! Um, you might want to work on that shawl.... Just sayin' is all.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
Good vibes to Sister Sue and to you too. I hope all the belly dancing helps your sister. I am looking forward to photos of the baby (and the finished shawl).
ReplyDeleteGo baby go!
ReplyDeleteI'll let you decide if that means child-to-be, you, or Delores.
Good luck to everyone! It's my nephew's birthday today, so I can tell you from experience that it's an excellent birth-day. So exciting!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for her. If you are really stressed don't knit lace. It leads to much frustration (ask me how I know). But make yourself some plans to go see the wee thing. Babies are magic.
ReplyDeleteWoo! I'm really, really excited for you and your family. Can't wait to hear!
ReplyDeleteDelurking to send good thoughts to both you and your sister, Franklin. Hope all goes well!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Keep us posted! Go, Sue, Go! Push, Sue, Push! This is so exciting! :-D
ReplyDeleteOhmigoshohmigosh! So exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteBeing an auntie is one of the best things in my life, and because my brother had his babies very early, I'm a great-aunt too now: it's just fab. I hope it all goes well and yes, keep knitting :)
ReplyDeleteyay ur going to be an uncle!!! good luck with the shawl!
ReplyDeleteKaroline
P.S. I love ur blog and cant wait to hear ur essay on Cast-On
how exciting!
ReplyDeletecongratulations!
anne marie in philly
Good luck to sister and niecephew! It's weird being the sideline spectator when the first of the next generation starts to make their appearance. Oddly powerless and non-contributory. I boiled water just to keep in the spirit of the event ; )
ReplyDeleteI've been watching for news! Please let us know as soon as you find out whether you are an uncle or an aunt (which is how we announce births in our family ever since my brother told everyone they were uncles in a state of total excitement when my first nephew was born almost 28 years ago.)
ReplyDeleteWishing Sister Sue a quick birth and healthy baby - Although (don't tell your sister until later) I hope the bean holds out till after midnight so he/she can be a Gemini.... can you tell I am a Gemini--
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Dad and to you too - so have you figured out what you want to be called yet??
How much do you have to go on the shawl???
I hope your sister has a peaceful birth and a healthy baby!
ReplyDeleteI've been watching your blog too, awaiting some happy news (sadly in real life I'm awaiting very sad news).
ReplyDeleteCongratulations in advance to you and your family.
Welcome to Planet Earth, Neicephew! It's a place of lace, love, laughter, wonderful writing, music, and meditation, and that's only your uncle's home. May the rest of the world be as excited about your presence, and may there be joy and health for you and yours.
ReplyDeleteDon't let Dolores babysit you. The stories she is likely to tell are a bit on the mmmmmmmm... unsavory side.
good happy wishes for you, your sister and your family! positive vibes thoughts and karma sent that way!
ReplyDeleteoh...forgot today is my bday! and it is a GREAT day to be born and lovely time of the year to have a birthday! yeah to your niecephew!
ReplyDeletehere's hoping your an uncle by now! (that would be a nice short labor for a first baby!) and so much for the harlot theory, eh?
ReplyDeleteKnitting a shawl beats chopping wood and boiling water.
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting!!!!
ReplyDeleteOceans of
ReplyDeleteOm Tare Tuttare Ture Soha.....s
For your sister and the baby
Angelika
Mexico City
I'm on pins and Addis, honey. All good wishes to Sister Sue and little person in there. Come on out, kid, dause word on the street is, you're totally in business with the baby fashions.
ReplyDelete(Breathe, Franklin. :-))
I'm going to hold my breath until you post and tell us that her and her baby are fine.
ReplyDeleteDelurking because I too have been waiting by the phone all week to hear that I am an aunt. I hope your niecephew sends some knitter's-relative vibes to get things started with mine (who is also a few days past due).
ReplyDeleteHey, I finished the baby knitting and you didn't - does this mean we exploded Stephanie's rule?
Good luck to your sister. You will love uncle-hood. Can't wait to see the birth post.
OhmagodOhmagodOhmagodOhmagodOhmagod!!! It's really happening! I'm so excited for all of you. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteFranklin, I'm so thrilled that you're on the very verge of Unclehood. And of course we all know that Sister Sue is going to be a wonderful mother.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world, little niecephew.
Oh God, I'm so excited I can't stand it!
Deep breathing, deep breathing...and that's for you, Franklin, as well as your sister.
ReplyDeleteAll possible blessings to you, her, and your fabulous niecephew, who we're all waiting eagerly to meet!
Best wishes, hope labor and birth went well.
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well for and mother and baby. Now comes the good part for Uncles! Enjoy it!
ReplyDeletei held my 7 weeks old grandaughter in my arms as much as possible yesterday.
ReplyDeletejoy and peace for all of you
Hope that all went well!
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMazol Tov, Franklin and Sister Sue! Sending the best of thoughts and well wishes the way of your new blessing. L'chaim!
ReplyDeleteTrust all has gone well. Prayers ascending as I type. Keep knitting!!
ReplyDeleteAs a future midwife laboring mothers everywhere around the globe are in my special thoughts.
ReplyDeleteAlso the world's greatest knitting uncle is in my thoughts.
What a baby. People around the globe are waiting for his/her arrival :)
anna from finland
Go Sis go! Push that baby out! :)
ReplyDeleteFunny enough, today I went to her blog to check for an update before coming here!
ReplyDeleteTry to stay calm -- although if you are anything like me will be impossible right now!
She's got tons of us hoping for an quick labor -- but unless you've been too overwhelmed to post yet, isn't working -- yet!
How exciting!!! Hugs all around.....
Oh, Wow! Sending good vibes to her and you from a lurker.
ReplyDeleteHoping for an as-painless-as-it-can-be birth for the momma and a healthy baby.
Congratulations, Franklin!
Best wishes to you all! It's so wonderful to be able to knit during times like this when you're anxiously waiting for something to happen...
ReplyDeleteHooray Uncle!
ReplyDeleteeagerly awaiting an update.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Uncle Franklin and to your sister and husband.
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