Several of you assured me that I would love my Barn Sweater, remarking that you wear yours all the time. And it’s true, I love it! I finished it just in time for actual winter temperatures to arrive, and I’ve been wearing it constantly. I’m so glad that I used Beaverslide wool to knit it. It’s sturdy and warm, and I know it will hold up to lots of wear. I had been saving a set of WoolyMossRoots black walnut buttons for I don’t know how long, three years maybe, and was so happy as I sewed them on. I think they suit this sweater just perfectly.
But, there was one little thing that I couldn’t and didn’t take into account when I began this sweater last summer…
My Barn Sweater doesn’t quite fit in the middle because we are expecting a new little one in late June! We’re pretty excited. BABY!!! You might think that it gets to be routine after so many, but it doesn’t. I can hardly believe it. And that is despite the fact that we already know the sex of this little one.
Maybe we should play a little guessing game! If you include your guess of whether this baby is a boy or a girl in a comment, I will randomly select one of the correct guessers and send you one of my favorite books, and what I happen to be re-reading right now: a new hard copy of My Antonia
****Guessing game is over! She’s a girl!! And I’ve just emailed Claire, who commented, “Girl, girl, girl!
Congratulations! Wonderful news. You look beautiful. Would love to read either of your favorite books. Blessings to you both!”
Thank you all for your congratulations and for playing along with me!!
So happy for you! I have been awaiting this news. I have strong feeling that another boy will be joining your family in June – I may however be wrong! 50/50 chance and all that! You and your family make my smile each and every day. Congrats to all! xxx
What fantastic news, so happy for you! Would love to see you with another girl 🙂
Lovely sweater and lovely bump! I’m guessing girl! 🙂 and I’ve never read Kristin because I can’t find a copy to borrow around here. Would love to win!
Congratulations! What a blessing. My guess is a baby girl xx
Congratulations! I’m guessing that it will be a boy or a girl. Is that cheating? 🙂
And is it crazy that I am so excited that someone I’ve never met is expecting a baby? I don’t think so (but then I wouldn’t, would I?) just because I’ve been reading your blog for so long. You are inspiring in so many ways, and I am so excited for you!
Congratulations! That’s exciting news!! I’m guessing a sweet little girl 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I am so happy for you all.
I am in LOVE with your barn sweater…..it’s perfect!!
It’s a “GIRL”
Congratulations !
Such a beautifull new adventure to come !
I understand so well what you mean : even if you already have children, it is the very first time you are pregnant with THIS baby ! (that’s what I used to answer when people told me “oh, a fourth baby, it’s kind of a routine for you !”)
I answer you the baby is a GIRL… only because my husband (and my body, to be honest) doesn’t want to have more children, and I only have 1 girl… so if I ever had one more child, I would really love having a baby girl ! (… even though a boy would also be such a joy !)
Sorry for my english, not very fluent… Hope you managed to understand something I tried to express !
I live in France (Bretagne), with my husband and children in a farm, and love following your blog ! Thank you for all the love you send to the world through your blog !
Oh, and did I mention how beautiful and radious you are in those pictures? 🙂
Oh congratulations! I was afraid you might not have any more and you are one of the two blogs I still read after many (?!) years. So glad you are adding to your fine family. I guess it’s a boy. Good odds ? yes? (if you were a betting woman which you probably aren’t!)
My youngest is the same age as your Job and I am thinking baby names each night before I go to sleep… A sure sign I will do it again! I will wait tho as I need bigger gaps to stay sane heehee (who’s sane??) but your baby will give the me a newborn fix sooner.
You look radiantly well in these pics. I hope you have been well. I suffer with severe ‘morning’ sickness in each pregnancy and I recall you did too recently… How was it this time? Maybe it can disappear? (prays!) all the best.
Oh, congratulations, Ginny! that is wonderful news. 🙂 Of course it’s exciting, it’s a baby!!!! 🙂 (Does it show my baby fever? I’m 40 and it doesn’t stop).
I’m guessing boy, even though your pattern seems to be a pair of each genre 🙂
Oh, congratulations on the sweater that does not fit 😉 and even more on the reason why it does not fit. I’m not guessing, as the cost of sending a book to me in Denmark is very high, but I hope for a girl, as that’s what I would have wanted if I could have any more babies. The buttons are great sas well.
May Mary, the Mother of us all, keep you enveloped in her grace through this prgenancy.
Congratulations!!!
My first thought when I saw your wonderful bump was that it was another boy. How exciting either way! This makes 8 for you, right? 🙂
So very happy for you! I am guessing a girl! And I am constantly amazed at your knitting gift…love your sweater! Joy and Blessings in the months to come!
Yey, congratulations to you and your wonderful family! I’m guessing it is a girl 🙂 I would like to thank you for your blog, it is a constant inspiration to me! All the best with the rest of pregnancy!
Congratulations to these news! I think it will be a girl! I wish you a nice pregnancy!
And also congrats to your beautiful sweater!
Kathrin
Congratulations Ginny!!! What a good new coming with the new year!!
I guess it’s a girl!!!!
Many blessings, every baby is new and exciting its own rewarding memory!! I am guess girl.
Ohh! I was just excited to see the sweater finished but to see a little baby bump under it makes it perfect. I think it’s a boy.
Congratulations on the new arrival, I am guessing it will be another boy
my mum made the sweater for me after i had to have major gynae surgery this summer. no more babies for me 🙁 i think girl! so so happy for you! xx
So happy for you all! The miracle of new life is ever fresh and new. Sending prayers for a smooth uncomplicated pregnancy and easy birth. Somehow I think it’s a girl! Off to check out the Barn sweater on Rav. Love yours!
Exciting news! Congratulations! I’m guessing girl.
Congratulations Ginny! We have seven too, what a big beautiful family you have. I think it’s a boy.
How absolutely wonderful! I’m guessing boy 🙂
Congratulations! Each and everyone is a blessing, the first or the 10th…I have an uncle ten, the ninth child of my grandmother. Something about your reading materials and latest post with Larkspur makes me think the kids are getting a new baby sister.
A girl- and I’m so happy for you!! I have 7 also and have a teeny hope maybe one more for me too. ( even after hard pregnancies…) God is sooo Good:)???
GIRL! I have both books, but would love to gift Kristen Lavransdatter to my dear friend Kristen who borrowed my copy and loved it (would probably read it again and again!).
Boy!! And I love babies. Yay!
Congratulations! All the best for the pregnancy!
Congratulations! You are so very blessed! I think it’s time for another little girl 🙂
Congratulations! I guess BOY! <3
Im guessing a boy!
congratulaton!!!
When I saw the title, I guessed right! Congratulations!! 🙂 Every baby is a gift.
Girl.
I love that you saved the buttons for years and then found the perfect place for them.
Oh, Ginny how exciting! Those buttons from Taryn are perfect! What a sweet belly and I’m guessing a boy (you know, you might be on a roll like me… four boys, one girl here;) My Antonia is also one of my favorite novels and I was so happy to teach American Lit. my last year of teaching high school. The students actually loved it, too (I think;) I have yet to read the other novel, so that would be a lovely gift! Thank you and blessings…
Congrats!! I think it’s a girl. 😀
Such happy news! It seems to be in the air lately. 😉 I’m guessing girl! Sweet blessings on you, Ginny.
Such happy news! It seems to be in the air lately. 😉 I’m guessing girl! Sweet blessings to you, Ginny.
Congratulations! I’m expecting my third right now. But eight sounds like a wonderful round number of fun! I’m guessing girl for you.
Oh my goodness- congratulations!!!! The promise of EVERY baby is exciting and hopeful and just so precious. I’m guessing girl!!!
Oooo, I suspected. There was a lot of knitting in bed in the last post. I thought, “maybe she’s having a special treat day,” that’s what I’d want to do if I gave myself the gift of a day, but I wondered…
Congratulations!
3 boys, 2 girls, 3 boys would have quite a nice symmetry, but I’m guessing girl!
Oh, congratulations!!! Such exciting news! Praying for a healthy and peaceful pregnancy and delivery for you! I’m guessing it’s a girl. 🙂
Also, your sweater is so beautiful and the buttons are the perfect match. Going to have to look this one up on Ravelry!
Congratulations! Aw, babies are just so wonderful! I’m guessing a girl. 🙂
My guess is that it’s a girl! Congratulations!!
Congratulations!! Am guessing boy!
I’m guessing girl! Congrats! 🙂
Now just wait a sec…….I swear you said that after Job, you were done! Meh, whatever 🙂 BABY!
I’m going with a little girl because I think it’s time 🙂
Tee hee- I thought that! But I said that after my second and third… And changed my mind! Heehee
Congrats! I’m guessing boy. I am new to your blog and I’m loving it. Baby blessings!
~ “Oh, my stars *” as my Nana Gertrude would say ! I’m guessing a sweet * baby girl *
Blessings,
Shell ~
Congratulations! Oh I wish I could have another baby. I’ve got total baby fever and seeing your bump makes me even crazier 🙂 I’m guessing a girl!
BOY!!!
Congratulations too! Loving the sweater.