I want to thank you all again for your incredibly kind and supportive response when I shared my story of miscarriage and my unfinished rainbow blankie. I was so nervous about sharing my story on such a public stage, but at the same time knew that doing so would be a very important step forward towards healing and acceptance for me. Your overwhelming kindness in response still brings tears to my eyes.
I didn't realize just how healing doing that blog post would be. So much so that amazingly it turns out that I got pregnant again very shortly after sharing my story. We are SO thrilled to announce that we are expecting a baby boy this December!
I felt it somehow appropriate and especially meaningful that I should make a blanket for baby boy using the rest of the rainbow blankie yarns left over from his big sister's (somehow I was always convinced first baby was a girl) blanket. 
I started it as a Ravellenic challenge, along with trying to become more familiar with the crochet world. Thanks to the amazing Lucy of attic 24, I started making hexagons after hexagons and though I missed my goal of 100 because of an unexpected week in the hospital (thank goodness, all is fine now) I got to 52 by the end of the Olympics and I'm quite pleased with that.
The next big task was finishing up sewing in the ends of the original rainbow blankie. I didn't realize just how emotional it would be. There were quite a few tears shed as I wove in the last ends yesterday.
I love the fact that the two babies are connected, big sis is certainly watching out for little brother already.
And this new rainbow wip is a wonderful way to pass the time whilst I work on my most important wip ever.
Thanks again to you all for your incredible support and kindness.
(and many thanks to Lindsey for this most adorable shirt!)
and p.s. today is our first wedding anniversary! much much love and gratitude for my most awesome, understanding and loving husband.
-cmvs
your hexagons are beautiful! but not as beautiful as you.
i love you, and i love that little fella you're currently growing inside you more than words can say.
i wish i could hug you both up!
Posted by: melissa | August 13, 2012 at 11:45 AM
The story is very special, and I understand your feeling because I went through that sad part too. But your blanket is super adorable and very special too. All the best for you and your baby and much love.
Hugs
Sabrina
Posted by: Sabrina | August 13, 2012 at 01:57 PM
Those turned out great! And the shirt. Love it! :)
Posted by: Jenn | August 13, 2012 at 04:54 PM
As I shared with you before, I totally get where you are at, right down to the baby boy who came next. I am so happy for you both. The blanket is beautiful, and your wip looks beautiful too!
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: kate | August 13, 2012 at 05:15 PM
Congratulations on your most precious WIP :)
Posted by: Andrea | August 13, 2012 at 06:16 PM
Oh cmv you are so beautiful! Your knitting, your crocheting, your heart and soul. I just love you so much are and so happy for you THREE!
Posted by: Lindsey | August 13, 2012 at 08:12 PM
Ps. You are totally rocking that shirt! I want to rub your Buddha belly.
Posted by: Lindsey | August 13, 2012 at 08:14 PM
Great news! And beautiful blankets, too.
Posted by: Mary de B | August 14, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Oh, what a beautiful story and beautiful belly!! Got this from EMB. Take good care of yourselves--all three!
Posted by: Renee | August 15, 2012 at 03:08 PM
Congratulations! Your blankets look beautiful. It's certainly special to be able to save the original for your son. Take care!
Posted by: Charlotte | August 16, 2012 at 02:57 AM
Oh, there is so much to say. First, I'm not joking when I looked at some yarn and thought of sending it to you for your rainbow blanket. It was just yesterday and I got a little sad thinking about your little baby. How much joy I feel in knowing that things are coming full circle and your little boy is growing inside you! Congratulations to you both!
It seems fitting that you should take part in Ravellenic Games - isn't the olympic part of it all just beginning?!?
And on a lighter note - I've loved that shirt from the first time I saw it months ago. It makes me laugh every time I see it! LOVE!
Posted by: Kathy | August 17, 2012 at 05:41 PM
So many congratulations to you Claire, I'm incredibly happy for you and your husband of 1 year. Amazing! I'd love to put a little something in the post for your little one. Maybe you can send me your address in an email?
Posted by: Anna | August 18, 2012 at 03:00 PM
What wonderful news! I am so, so happy for you and Georg. Mr JK and I are coming over to Munich in December to see his cousin and I was going to suggest meeting up for a beer! But I'm guessing you'll be super busy with other things now!!! Both blankets are gorgeous!
Posted by: josiekitten | August 20, 2012 at 03:25 AM
sending buckets of love to you and your wip :)
(aha! a boy!)
i made some booties for a baby that was lost to us and i still have that pair tucked away. there is a big hug swimming its way across the ocean to you.....now.
Posted by: quirkygranolagirl | August 24, 2012 at 11:21 PM
Congratulations on you wip...I think that is the awesomest shirt ever! Prayers for you and the little one you are growing that your pregnancy and birth will be healthy and happy!
Posted by: Dawn | September 04, 2012 at 01:55 AM
Oh Claire -- such exciting news and a huge congratulations to you both!!! Your rainbow blankets are perfect and I love the way they are connected.
Also -- happy one year anniversary (A bit late but I had a good excuse)!!
Posted by: Rachel | October 17, 2012 at 11:27 AM