Big decisions and yes I'm still Alive

Sorry everyone that I have been remiss in posting recently. I am now on 3 medications that seem to be working. But some test results came back and they are concerned about my thyroid. Which makes me tired a lot and my hair is falling out. So now I have to go to a Dr. and see what can be done. Also DH and I decided that Drew will be our only child...which makes me sad a little but it is something we talked about and I've prayed about.





And look what Drew did recently.

Love contest

Here is a contest. All you have to do is tell her how you met you better-half. Make sure you let her know I sent you. http://barknknit.blogspot.com/2008/02/valentines-day-contest-part-of-wedding.html

Snow Day!!!

Well here in Wisconsin we were given close to 16 inches of snow so no school today....which means no work for me. Then just recently was called and told they also cancelled school for tomorrow too. Great!! in theory. Now we have to make up 2 days in either June or Spring Break...hmmm don't like either option. Plus no school tomorrow means I don't get to teach my after school knitting class. I'm really bummed about that. I have 6 girls and 1 boy signed up so far and they voted last week on a name.......ready??? Knittabulous. I think it is way cute and they came up with it themselves. So we decided to do dishclothes on the diagnal so that they are at first working with only 4 stitches and just knitting and yarn overing. I cast on for each of them I figure cast on can be taught at another time. So I am bummed cuz I was so amped to get started with them. In knitting news I am trying to make Rushing rivulets from Cat Bordhi's new book but think they may be too big so going to frog them and go down a size of needles and see if that helps. Well Drew is yelling that he wants out of the tub so I will update more soon.

Update

Well Depakote not working so have been put on another med. But before they put me on a different med they did a pregnancy test to be on the safe side....it was negative...kinda bummed but relieved at the same time. so on Wednesday they should be able to be able to put me on a anti depressant plus mood stabilize....

In knitting news,,, I have been trying my hand at spinning which i love. Today Drew and I and a friend of mine went to our LYS because they were having 40% or 50% off sale on sock yarn.

Depakote and Alexis don't mix

Well one med down that does NOT work for me. Next Wednesday I will probably start a new one yeah....Just wanted to let you all know that I was OK just not feeling well at times. And trying to work and deal with a 5yr old while being sick at times is taking a lot out on me.

An explaination and Here are some of my FO's

I thought I would explain a little bit about my health issues so those friends of mine from out of town that read my blog don't freak out and think the worst. I was recently diagnosed as being bipolar and have been undergoing medication trials to see which one works best for me. A lot of times I am not able to blog due to the fact I can't keep my thoughts straight enough to blog. But knitting helps me focus so I've been working on stuff. All the pictures tonight are FO's for DH's cousin's baby except for the last one. Here is a baby blanket I just finished. Its a blanket based on the diagonal dishcloth design. The first picture is a close up of the stitch pattern:






I also made a pair of Mary Jane booties for the same baby. http://home.howstuffworks.com/free-baby-bootie-knitting-patterns2.htm




I also made this really cute bunny buddy. http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/50722.html I made it with cotton so it could be used in the bath tub and I stuffed the head with the extra yarn instead of filler.

The last picture for tonight is of Drew (my ham) holding the yarn that I spun Wednesday night at our local SnB. I think I'm addicted. Our SnB group is going to Morengo Illinois to The Fold http://www.thefoldatmc.net/ for her Annual January 1st sale.

Ok I'm back

Having some issues with my health that has kept me from posting. But I'm back now. I have been very busy with knitting...it helps me focus. I will have pictures soon. Tonight at our weekly SnB I learned how to spin...I'm addicted as if I need such and expensive hobby...lol. Oh well. I will try and post once a week at least if not more...but no promises.