I am so sorry for a long absence without giving you a heads-up! I have not been doing very well physically for the past couple of weeks. But, that is for the most fabulous cause that I had hoped for months, so I don't complain! (*hint*) I don't know if it is part of the symptom or what, but my crafty bug is basically nonexistent at this moment to the point I am even surprised how little interest I have in anything crafty. My sewing time has been replaced by my couch potato time - sleeping, and watching the TV, movies, and occasionally playing Nintendo DS.. lol! I so wish I could be more productive but I take it it's the time for me to take a break from sewing and my crafting mojo will come back naturally as I get done with this phase.
My lovely sister-in-law
Katie shared this photo with us just now. I am so grateful of my great family overseas from the bottom of my heart!!
Due to my not-so-good physical condition, I have decided to ask for a break for November for
Super Penguin Quilt-Along. I am starting to feel much better, so I should be able to design some blocks for December though ;) Thank you for all of you who are following along!! Speaking of
superbuzzy, don't miss out their 15% off store wide sale this Saturday!!
And I would like to offer a 15% off store wide sale as well for
my little etsy shop until the midnight of Cyber Monday (Nov.26th) with coupon code:
Cyber.
I hope you have a lovely rest of the week! If you are in the US, have a great thanksgiving!
Big congratulations on not feeling so well! ;-)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you're not feeling great, but at least it's for a great cause! Hope it gets easier! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Hope you feel wonderful very soon!
ReplyDeleteSorry you're not feeling well, but it sounds like it will be well worth it in the end :)
ReplyDeleteYes, congrats! Hopefully you will be feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for you and your mojo will return with as your baby bump grows.
ReplyDeleteEeek!! Congratulations Ayumi xxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel good soon!
Congratulations, I am so happy for you! Enjoy this time of couch potating!
ReplyDeleteIt is the best reason ever for not feeling so well. Huge congratulations. hugs
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You will feel great very soon, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Ayumi! That's wonderful news! Sit at a couch all the time, later on you won't have any minute for yourself;)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Ayumi I can't believe your wonderful news!!!! Congratulations to you and Joe. I'm so excited for you! I am very sorry this first part hasn't been much fun - I can totally understand having had a similar experience. Hang in there. In my case I was blessed with the easiest baby ever after the tough pregnancy, so I hope that's the case with you. Take it easy. Mwah, xoxoxoxo!
ReplyDeleteThe sweetest news! So sorry you feel rough but it is for the very best reason! I was so sick in my first few months too but it lessens I promise! Squealing with happiness for you xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, great news, I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAyumi, that's great news! ♥ Congratulations! Don't worry, it will get much better after. Now just enjoy not doing anything and take as much sleep as you can :)
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats A! I hope you feel better really soon and can start to enjoy yourself once again! Take care, jxo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I will knit for you!!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes, being a couch potato is the best feeling in the world! You will get thru this! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I am so excited for you, such lovely news. Sorry you feel bad but fingers crossed that part will be over quickly! My sewing mojo came back once the sickness was over and now we get to do baby sewing :-)
ReplyDeleteFrom Alison in Australia.
ReplyDeleteBest news ever!!!!
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! So happy for you and your hubby! Rest and enjoy this special time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful reason to take a break. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Ayumi =D And a super huge big congratulations!!!!!! Be a couch potato as much as you need too =D Eat lots hehehe!!! HUGS!!!
ReplyDeleteHope your feeling better soon and if it's what I think it is, you ought to be in the pink before you know it! Sleeping is a good thing right now too and playing Nintendo ~ Happy Days!
ReplyDeleteOh MY! What a precious cause to be on the couch for!!! Congratulations, take all the couch time you need :) We shall all be waiting for that BIG reveal :D
ReplyDeletePS: As someone who puked for the duration of two pregnancies, lemonade/ginger Popsicles were my saving grace.
Ayumi, I am so happy to read your "hint" and send you best wishes for all the weeks, months and years to come!
ReplyDeleteThank you also for sending Thanksgiving wishes to us over in the States.
Take it easy and enjoy some quiet time...now. xo
Happy to hear the good news, Ayumi!
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Hope you will feel better, soon... take it easy for now.
Oh that's a lovely kind of not feeling well, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you :)
Congratulations!!! I bet you'll be back to your old (but rounder) self soon. And you'll get that second trimester energy and nesting urge that may make you more productive than ever! Right now it's great that you're taking it easy.
ReplyDeleteWell someone in the partnership is thriving! That is always amazing to me. I have no idea what they live off when you feel so rotten. Do what you can to get through. All of us are praying things continue to go well. I hope your Japanese Thanksgiving was enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We love *hints*!
ReplyDeleteOh Ayumi! congratulations! I'm so happy for you, and I certainly hope that the icky feeling passes quickly. I totally understand not feeling the urge to craft - I was the same way! (it does get better!)
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful hint!!! Good for you! Best wishes as the days pass - and that the icky-ness passes too. At the end - oh, it is soooo worth every moment, good or bad.
ReplyDeleteRest up .. I'm sure this will pass soon. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sickness to give thanks for! All absolutely worth it, hope you feel more like yourself again soon!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am soooo happy that you are sick for the best of reasons! I'm so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Hope you are feeling much better soon!
ReplyDeleteOh Ayumi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited ;)
ReplyDeleteJust the one???
Morning sicknes??!! Awesome! Okay, the sickness part isn't awesome but the pregnancy is! ;p
ReplyDeleteSquealing with delight over here....congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel a whole lot better really soon!!
Oh AYUMI!!! Congratulations!!! How wonderful for you, Joe and your families :) Sorry it's been rough, but maybe that'll mean you'll have the easiest baby. Much love and hugs from Canada!!
ReplyDeleteSo that's some exciting news! xo
ReplyDeleteHearty congratulations on this wonderful news,Ayumi :)
ReplyDeleteRest well! Take care, hugs!!
Congratulations..I hope the awful bit passes and you're feeling ' on top of the world' very soon.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!!! Happy dance going on here!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are sick but I promise it is well worth it and I bet you will feel like wonder woman during your second trimester.
xxoo
Charise
Congrats, congrats. So exciting and as others have said... well worth it!
ReplyDelete--cheers
Oh, Ayumi, just look at all of us happy "aunties," trying to decide what to sew/knit/crochet for the little Ayumi or little Joe! Sending many happy wishes your way every single day! (And geez, your SIL Katie and her son took a great, fun pic there!!!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations . I'm so excited for you ! Yay yay yay !
ReplyDeleteHuge smile!!! I predict we will be seeing lots of nesting projects soon! Can't wait to find out what colors you choose :)
ReplyDeleteAyumi* Joe* and Family* Congratulations! Take care...
ReplyDeleteque felicidad,mas grande,cuidate mucho,,con todo mi cariño
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ayumi! I am so happy for you! Hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! If you have to be sick, there's no better reason. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats darling Ayumi!! Hope you will be feeling better soon :) So excited!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I hope you are feeling better soon :) I sure do miss your creative posts!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you all! It is a fantastic journey. Even though the ride can be a little bumpy from time to time, it's been a blessing! Take it easy rest while you can, it eases the queasiness. :-) Little happy dance!!!!! <3
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful news, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Yes, feeling unwell and no crafty bug is normal. So just rest and hopefully you will feel better soon. Xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ayumi!!! Hope you get well soon. To do not feel so crafty is totally normal is hapenning the same to me and I use to play with my PS ;P
ReplyDeleteAh, congratulations!! So happy for you, take care!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I lost my crafty mojo with my second at the beginning, but it came back once I felt better! Can't wait to see the next few months for you.
ReplyDeleteAyumi, such great news! Your energy will return soon, and so will your sewing/quilting mojo. We'll wait!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! What exciting news. :) :) :)
ReplyDeletewhat a coincidence that three my favourite bloggers weren't feeling well lately for that favoulous causes. I am sure inspiration is going to blossom very soon at your place. Best wishes Ayumi
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both you and Jo on your fantastic news.For the first 3months of both my pregnancies the house could have fallen down and I wouldn't have cared!Fortunately, it soon passes and all the fun begins
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you!! I hope you have a super easy time and you get your mojo back :*)
ReplyDeleteThis will be the best project ever! You will get your mojo back. Now it is time to look after yourself and enjoy this special moment, even if you don't feel physically well right now. I am happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! All the best for you and your family! Barbara from Italy
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! All the best for you and your family! Barbara from Italy
ReplyDeleteWow!!! It is really lovely news!!! Congratulations!! :-) Take care, relax... it is soooo lovely period :-) Have a nice time, Jolana
ReplyDeleteSuch exciting news dear Ayumi! I hope this icky feeling sick phase passes quickly for you. Rest up and take care of yourself. Lots of Love xxxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and Joe! What wonderful news. Hopefully you will get better as you move forward, and the end will be wonderful! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope you get past that feeling yucky stage soon. :O)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It'll all be worth it in the end!
ReplyDeleteYour sister-in-law and his son are beautiful! I hope you get over soon! Hugs - Sandra
ReplyDeleteOh, wonderful news!!!! Hopefully you will be feeling better soon, I am in the second trimester and I got my sewing mojo back recently after a pretty dry spell! That's a darn good excuse for delayed November blocks for Super Penguin QAL! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteoh congrats! I was sick the whole 9 months...I'm hoping that you are feeling well soon. It's hard not to be able to craft. But soon you will be creating the cutest crafts we've seen because crafts for little ones are a whole other level of cuteness. lol
ReplyDeleteCongrats :o)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is great news! :-) I hope you will feel better soon! You're right about not stressing, your crafting mojo will return when it's time! :-)
ReplyDeletebest news ever Ayumi!!!!!!! I'm so so happy for you and joe! Congrats. What a great reason to be sick. The news made my day! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you haven't been well and SOOO happy for you!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That is the best reason for not feeling good- hope you feel better soon :-)
ReplyDeleteYay!!! So excited for you! What wonderful news!!!
ReplyDeleteEeee!! That is awesome, friend. I hope you keep feeling stronger every day! xoxo
ReplyDelete:) Congrats on your "not feeling so well" at the moment. Happy health to you, too! Your crafting mojo will be back soon - you just need extra rest right now because you're doing so much behind the scenes work!
ReplyDeleteAhhh...sweetness is coming! Take time to take care of you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How exciting! Definitely rest. . .good for you, good for baby!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on not feeling so well! The good news is that in time you will feel better. Much better!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you and Joe, Ayumi!! ❤❤❤
ReplyDeleteBelated squeals of congratulation for you two!! I hope you have a smooth pregnancy from here on :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I remember those days even if it was 25 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO very excited for you!!!! Congrats, hugs and kisses! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteSo very very happy for y'all! That is just wonderful, wonderful news Ayumi. Hope you round the bend and start feeling better soon. I remember quite well feeling awful and having NO sewing mojo. It will come back. Just take care of you! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm a long time reader but always to shy to comment. I am just on 16 weeks along now and completely understand losing the craft bug for a while there - those first 3 months really took it out of me and I didn't feel like doing much of anything.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ayumi! Wonderful news!:)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! I am sooo happy for you, Ayumiちゃん! おめでとうございます♪ その後体調はどうですか？ お忙しい毎日かと思いますが、今はできるだけ体を休めてお過ごしくださいね～。来年のお楽しみがまた一つ増えましたね＾＾
ReplyDeleteThat is so great! So happy for you! You and the royal family on the same timeline! ha! Truly you will love being a Mom!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ayumi! I hope you start feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteFirst days I think you are sleeper... Go to Doctor. Have many red, green fruits and Vegetables, water, air, music. You will be very well soon. Congratulations¡¡¡ Happy Christmas Days***
ReplyDeleteGreat news Ayumi :) Hope you are feeling better now. Enjoy Christmas.
ReplyDeleteOh my - I am just catching up on blog reading - hope all well with you. Best news!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Ayumi,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and hoping you are feeling better.
Warm wishes for a lovely Christmas holiday and Happy New Year!
Ayumi, here's wishing you a fantastic feel-better year. You are my very favorite blogger and crafter. You are very talented. Your little one will be very stylish and teachers wil have the best gifts ever I am sure.
ReplyDeleteHoping you feel much more well soon!
Aww thank you so much jacob! I am starting to feel much better but not to the point I can sew yet! I can't wait to have the energy to whip up something for the baby~!
DeleteYou have a wonderful year of 2013!
Congratulations!! That's the best "sick" of all!
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