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!!
Congrats! Thinking it might be a girl?
Oh my goodness, congratulations!!! That sweater is beautiful, but the sweet baby bump peeking out is even better:-) I’m guessing girl– and I can’t wait to hear the name you choose, I absolutely love all the names of your children!
Peace,
~Michelle
Congratulations to you and Jonny on the new baby girl, i’m thinking, because a little girl would kinda even out the family a little. Either way it goes I will pray he or she is a healthy, happy little one. 🙂
Or maybe twins this time.. One of each? 😉
Time for a girl!
Congrats! I hope it’s a little girl 🙂 but only because your littlest right now is a boy.
Oh, joyous news!!!! How simply wonderful. I’m going to guess that under that lovely sweater is a tiny baby boy?????? However, a girl would be equally as perfect. 🙂 It will be fun to see what this little person brings to the mix. I love following your family and the way that you mother with such intention and grace. Happy pregnancy, Ginny.
A girl! Congrats!
Congratulations to you and your beautiful family. I am guessing a little girl! Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable pregnancy.
A girl all the way… congrats!
congratulations dear ginny and family! nothing more exciting than the Giver of Life blessing a loving family with a new little life! 🙂 i’ll guess a boy! and the sweater is lovely. it encourages me to press on with mine! 🙂
Time for another girl!
Oh my goodness! Congratulations to your whole family 🙂 I want to say you are having a girl, but never in my life have I been right in guessing gender, so I’m going to vote for boy.
Also, love your sweater! I just cast on for one last week 🙂
Yay! A boy? A girl sure would be lovely though 🙂
Congratulations! Eight is always great. This one is a girl for sure! I am due in early May!
Hi Ginny….I don’t often comment but enjoy your blog so much!
Congrats to you and your family!
Perhaps a boy?
What a gorgeous sweater, I just might need to find the pattern and knit on myself.
Congrats on the new addition to your family. I’ll guess a girl for you this time around.
Congratulations!!!! What a beautiful blessing to look forward to in the new year! my guess is a little girl… Sugar and spice and all
Things nice!
Beautiful sweater! I love the color!
Oh, and congratulations! You have such a lovely pregnant glow! I’m thinking little girl. 🙂
Congrats on your newest blessing 🙂 I’m going to guess that it will be a girl.
I love the color of your Barn Sweater; wish I could wear yellows as well as you do.
Oh, but the belly gap is adorable! But possibly cold. I’m guessing girl, but maybe because both of my sisters are pregnant and they are both expecting girls, so I have baby girls on my brain. Congratulations either way!
Congratulations! I’m guessing it’s a girl:)
You never cease to amaze me. Your blogs, pics and honesty so inspire me, as does your walk with God. Blessings to you and your family. And that new and precious, baby BOY.
I am thinking girl……………would love either book as I haven’t read either! 🙂 Congratulations to your family, you always look amazing pregnant! 🙂
Well, I’ll guess a girl – since both of those books are titled after their female protagonist. I DO own two copies of My Antonia, but have never read Kristen Lavrensdatter, despite having been recommended to do so so many times. Probably it was necessary for me to watch several versions of Wallender and Dicte to get in a Nordic mind set before doing so……
Congratulations to you and your family! Very wonderful news!
What a happy blessing! I hope it’s a girl!!
Congratulations Ginny! I’m guessing girl this time around…
Blessings on you all, Erin
Oh, joy! (And a touch of envy from me.) Congratulations. You are incredibly blessed with such a beautiful family!
Congratulations! If you follow your current pattern of boy, boy, girl, girl, boy, boy – I think it might be a girl!!!
Prayers for a healthy, pain-free pregnancy, followed by an easy delivery and a healthy baby and mama! I’m so happy for you and your family! I’m guessing it will be another sweet boy. Congratulations!!!
Blessings to you and your family. I think it’s a girl! ~x~
Aw, I had a feeling! Congratulations to you, Ginny. I guess that it is a girl!
Girl!
And how are you doing? Perhaps you need to be at the top of our prayer lists, or is this little one treating you more gently?
Congrats! I’m guessing a girl
I am thinking girl!!!! Congratulations!!!!
I guess girl 🙂 Congratulations!
Congratulations! This is so exciting. When I saw the first picture I gasped and my husband asked what was wrong. I was just so excited for you! I think it will be a little boy. What a lovely sweater. I’m so excited to follow along your journey again. The past few times I’ve been pregnant the same time you have been. This time around I’ll just be watching. ?
I just had our sixth baby 12 days ago, and we had a sweet little girl- so that’s my guess- GIRL! Congratulations on another precious baby!!
Oh Ginny, how very lovely and congratulations! Children are such a precious blessing and are such joy! You look so lovely in the pictures and your children must be so excited.
Wonderful news! I think girl!
I will guess BOY!!!
Congratulations Ginny! I’m guessing a little boy.
Congratulations to you and your family! I’m soooooo happy for you! : )
We are expecting baby #3 at the beginning of May and we just found out everything is well, baby is healthy and it’s a boy!
So.. I will guess a boy… ; )
Enjoy your pregnancy and be well.
Beautiful sweater! I always enjoy reading your blog and seeing all your beautiful pictures! I’m guessing you are having another beautiful boy!
“saying there are too many babies is like saying there are too many flowers.” So excited for you and your dear family, Ginny! I’m guessing a girl, and
can’t wait to hear the wonderful name you come up with, although Beatrix and Larkspur are going to be hard to beat.
You’re glowing in these pictures Ginny! You look so beautiful. And you know I am so happy about your news!!! Your sweater is just lovely and I think you saved those black walnut buttons for the very perfect project for them.
A girl!!! ??
How wonderful for all of you!! I wish you blessings throughout your pregnancy and will keep you in my prayers. Either a boy or a girl will be loved and welcomed – I shall guess a girl this time!
Thank you for sharing your happy news.
What sweet news! I am going to guess that a little girl will be your newest member of your family. The Barn Sweater sets off your pregnancy beautifully! When I read your birthday breakfast request in yesterday’s post, it reminded me of an item that can be ordered at a cafe on the Oregon coast: oatmeal with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and peaches on top. The cafe owner shared that when he was a child, his mom had heard so much grumbling about the daily oatmeal that she concocted this version to their delight!
So exciting!…..congratulations! I’m guessing a boy!
I love your sweater…it looks so comfy and warm!