So, I have a confession. I have not got round to printing most of my orders yet. A day after I listed my new cushion on Etsy, I realised something was wrong with me. I'd been feeling ill for a few days with what felt like a nasty tummy bug. After 3 days, it didn't go away and I joked with my husband Ben that maybe I was pregnant, seeing that it was quite similar to how I felt when I was pregnant with our daughter Jill. He laughed. We have been so exhausted eversince having Jill two and a half years ago and also with trying to have lives of our own, you wouldn't believe we had time for any jiggy stuff. So, we bought a test kit and it came out positive. After me shedding a few tears (well, lots of tears really) and feeling like it could not come at a worse timing than this (we're moving house in 2 weeks and I have just found myself a cool studio space!), we decided, it's probably a really good thing, even though I am feeling totally rubbish and sick at the moment.
So, to all those who have placed orders, please do not panic! I am working on it. ALL orders will be sent out on Monday/Tuesday the latest. My mum is on an aeroplane, on her way to me as we speak. I really need help with turning the press. I can't risk it.... I'm not going to stop printing though. It's what I love to do. It keeps me sane. It makes me happy when I have nice customers.
Here's a pic of my little one and I, last summer.
Congratulations on the news! Take care.
ReplyDeleteI've just gotten into printmaking myself, Your designs are such an inspiration, I just love them.
Yay! You've made the annoucement! I hope the sickness will go away and you will feel better real soon! 6 weeks now? Have you booked it with a GP or obstetrician for the routine tests, etc? I am so excited for you!
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It's so normal to shed a few tears, especially when the hormones are going wild anyway. Glad to hear you'll keep designing and printing - your work is lovely. Take it easy!
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your good news! I wasn't too worried about waiting for my bag as you have said on your product details that deivery could take up to two weeks anyway. I think as printers we always worry about the quality as no two prints are alike, I think that your work does look very professional and I think other people agree judging by the number of orders you are receiving. Things do always seem to happen at once don't they - it all sounds really good though, although proabably a little exhausting for you. Take care and look after yourself.
Jacqui
Hi Kiran
ReplyDeletecongrats on your wonderful news. WOW! Thats great. I know how you feel, though. My second one will be born in a few days (the first is two and a half) and this time pregnancy was really hard, lots of sickness and so many things to bring to an end, plus the girl to take care for. Make sure to look after yourself and let the others, too ;-)! It's good to have your mom near. And its so important to keep doing the things you love! That gives you strength and keeps you motivated. My best wishes & lots of love Isabella
Bianca, you'll definitely enjoy printmaking. I love carving a design at random and then printing it to see what it'll look like. Hope to see some of your work soon! :)
ReplyDeleteKhalsom, I've been to see the GP, yep. But I think the midwife will only contact me once I've made it to 12 weeks! Thanks babe! :))
Nic, thanks! I LOVE your new kitchen btw!!!
Jacqui, thanks for understanding. I'm going to print your bag for you this weekend, and I really hope you'll like it! Yeah, sometimes I sit around doing nothing and now suddenly, I have so much on my small plate! But, it's all good! :)
Isabella! Thanks!! Wow, congrats to you too!! A few days left to go... how exciting!! I'm finding this pregnancy really hard too coz of having to look after Jill when all I really want to do is sleep. I feel completely exhausted. My mum is actually flying here from Singapore, but, yes, it'll be great to have her here. Hope to see pictures of your new baby! Good luck with the birth!! :))
Congratulations on the news. Hope you'll get better soon. Luckily morning sickness will go for sure one day :) You had such a good start, I think! Just do it slowly. Best wishes for you!
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