Anna Knitter Podcast 148 - FO'S AND SO MANY KITS

[@susantobin719]

Anna you are correct. We don’t support our new moms in the states. New Moms need time to heal and rest. I was blessed to be able to help my daughters and they didn’t have to hurry and return to work. We need to do better and support families in the states. Thanks for the cast on information for the Musselsburgh. I struggle with casting on for that hat.

[@eileeno7505]

Anna, i am 84 and i want to tell you that you are such a beautiful, wise young woman. God bless you, your baby and husband.

[@annaknitter]

@@eileeno7505 thank you ❤️ I hope I was able to voice my opinion about some of the older generation without coming across critiquing them as a whole when I talked about child bed.❤️

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

I'm so thrilled that your gift this Christmas is the blessing of your new son. I can't wait to see him, IF you decide to share any pictures. Please care for Benny so he will not be a jealous big brother. God bless you and Tommy and the babies. Congratulations on this precious gift from God! Stay healthy!

[@christytschappat2592]

Praying for you and your new family. Hope baby is doing well! Savor these moments! ❤

[@cheryleschick9754]

Anna your such a sweet person. You will make a great mom , god bless you and your hubby and look forward to meeting your new addition.❤

[@susanbeekman6691]

Your are wise beyond your years and so refreshing to hear your eloquent words. That little pumpkin hat is SO sweet and the daddy-son socks pulled at my heart strings. Bless you and keep well ✝️🙏❤

[@annaknitter]

Thank you very much! I am not sure if I am wise. But I learned that it is beneficial to go back a little more in time to learn from older generations. They got a lot right. ☺

[@mydailyhaeds6326]

Your musical star is lovely, and the father and son socks are just too precious! After your little blessing arrives, you and your husband will very much appreciate all your forethought and preparation. I am wishing you all the best!

[@annaknitter]

Thank you very much! Some people told me I am overdoing it and I should think so much ahead so I it was nice to read your positive comment.

[@cindydaggett7592]

The sock set for Daddy and son are so adorable! When you held them up, I audibly said, “awwww”! ❤

[@annaknitter]

Thank you! I feel the same. Our boy also has a matching sweater with his Dad for Christmas. 😇❤

[@carolg.6838]

You with baby look wonderful. It was fun to see the beautiful items you knitted and crocheted. I can't wait to see pictures and hopefully videos of all 3 of you. And look forward to learning his name. God bless you all.

[@dostopitnow]

You are a beautiful soul in this crazy world. God bless you, your husband and your baby. I enjoy your channel so much, thank you.

[@annaknitter]

@@dostopitnow thank you so very much for your kind words ❤️

[@petrapeine2177]

Dear Anna, you will be a wonderful young mother and all your feeling are so correct and very important for you, the Baby and the family. My little grandchild came in February 2024 and I was standing in the house for three weeks. Only for beeing there to help if needed. It was a wonderful time for all of us. It is so important to take all the time the young family need. It is not important what other people think. Please take all the time you need. I wish you all the best.❤️🍀

[@annaknitter]

Thank you so very much! It sounds like you are a wonderful support for your daughter. Sometimes it can get difficult between daughter and mother or mother in law. Many only come to see the baby instead of helping the mother. I have heard and read often times that mothers were offered things like „I can take your baby so you have time to clean the flat.“ 😅

[@melanievandenbrink3967]

I am praying for you and this precious little boy and that the Lord will give you strength. I was a SAHM, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Staying home makes it possible to fully heal and it is a blessing for the whole family. I have to agree with so many of the viewpoints rhat you share in your podcasts.

[@annaknitter]

That is great! Being a SAHM was the standard for women all over the world for most of human history. The concept of women leaving the house all day is a fairly new experiment that has gone wrong in my opinion. I am glad that my husband and I agree on that.

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Oh Anna you are looking absolutely gorgeous. I'm sorry you got sick again but you seem to be holding up very well. That little pumpkin hat is the cutest thing ever. Your little one will be adorable wearing it. I just cast on my very first Musselburgh hat and I used the cast on by Knitty Natty. It was so easy. I've just gotten past the increases and am now just knitting. So relaxing. What an exciting time in your and Tommy's life. I'm so happy for you both. Thank you so much for explaining to us all the ways Germany helps take care of new mothers. It is a crying shame that the U.S. doesn't work the same. I must say that here in Québec women now get a year off. They can share with their husband though. For instance the mother could take 10 months off and the father could take 2 months. And yes there are many changes from now to many years before. When I had my first child, 49 years ago, I was allowed to stay in the hospital for 5 days. When I had my next two it was down to three days and now mothers are out the next day. Boom! I don't think I would have liked that. You speak so intelligently about how it all works and the need your body and mind has to recuperate. I very much enjoyed listening to you. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to share your projects and life story with us. I wish you a very nice delivery of your son and good health for all of you and happy days filled with love.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you! I still have to knit 5 increasing rounds and then I have boy stockinette on my hat. I am sure that is a great mommy brain project for me. 😂

[@jeanburby6492]

Hi Anna, love your podcast! You are so amazing and organized! Will be praying all goes well with labor and delivery! God Bless you and your growing family!!

[@laurierobillard6022]

I’m so happy for you dear Anna! You are going to be an amazing mother! My prayers are with you, baby and your husband these upcoming weeks . Thank you for your channel, I’ve enjoyed it these past three years of learning to knit. But also , the chocolate red wine cake you shared a few years ago has become a new Christmas favorite ! Many blessings🙏🏼💙❣️

[@annaknitter]

@@laurierobillard6022 thank you so much for your kind words. We actually just had that exact cake last week. The temperatures dropped here for a while and I was in the mood for a treat. I am glad you enjoy the cake as well. And it’s so easy to make!

[@laurierobillard6022]

@@annaknitter 😋♥️

[@sharons5723]

Lovely podcast today. Your prepared knitting kits are such a good idea and all your food prep will be so handy on the days you are just too tired to think about cooking. Blessings to you and your family!

[@annaknitter]

@@sharons5723 thank you ❤️

[@valeriecalderon2993]

You are delightful to listen to.i love your concepts of how a woman should heal. Unfortunately I wasn't given that opportunity my ex husband thought I was a horse and expected so much from me. I wish more women would take care of themselves.

[@annaknitter]

@@valeriecalderon2993 I am very sorry to hear that. You are not alone. I heard and read from many women who experienced it similarly to you. I hope you will find a man that respects, loves and cares for you. ❤️

[@valeriecalderon2993]

@@annaknitter thank you!

[@rosinagreenwell1143]

Totally agree with you in regards to taking care and time after giving birth. I’m in the UK. I had no care or advice and most of my friends have bladder weakness later on. It’s also quite biblical to take time after birth to rest. My “baby” is now 20 years old. I would definitely recommend new mums test and also do strength exercises for their body and pelvic floor. The bonding with your baby is very important. I didn’t follow the trends and did what I felt was natural. My boy wasn’t left to cry. I cuddled him a lot. He is now a very confident young g man and I’m so happy I thought outside of the box!

[@annaknitter]

It sounds like you have a great intuition. Often times I felt something had to be right or wrong and years after I get confirmed by experts on that specific topic. We really have to trust ourselves.

[@rosinagreenwell1143]

@@annaknitter I have exactly the same thing. Long story short, I spent years in a situation where I was being told I wasn’t a good mum. Then one day a lady came up to me in church and started talking about babies and bonding. She said we are mammals and in the wild, mammal babies do not cry unless there is good reason as they can become prey. She was telling me how babies who do not get their needs met can have problems later. Her words were longer than this. I began to cry. For years I was told I was rubbish and less than. Then this lady unbeknownst to herself, tells me I got something right, not just right but very right. It’s hard to put into words in a short comment. Now when I look at my adult son, I know in my heart I was right to love and cherish my baby boy. I always considered the next stage and prepared for that. He was my little boy but I wanted to equip him to become a strong man, a good husband and a good father. He was only my baby for a while. We are adults far longer.

[@annaknitter]

@@rosinagreenwell1143 I learned about the facts you are describing in your comment from Erica Komisar. It was such a relief to hear her saying professionally and with scientific evidence what I had always in my heart. I am so sorry that you had to experience the negative comments but I salute you for staying true to your convictions and your intuition. ❤️

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

Hi Anna you are so organised. Be prepared to sleep any spare time you have at least for the first few months 😊. Good luck and many hours of baby cuddles xx

[@annaknitter]

@@zena-knittingbeans7973 I hope I can sleep when the baby sleeps. I am having a hard time sleeping during the day.

[@EPMunzert]

Praying for a calm and wonderful delivery.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you! Prayers are much appreciated ❤❤❤

[@stephanienorris364]

The father - son socks are beautiful. The matching does not matter. I don't worry, knowing pant legs will cover them.

[@hazeluzzell]

When I had my daughter, you had to stay in hospital for 10 days unless you insisted on going home. But that was 55 years ago! In 1:04:41 my mum’s day, ‘lying in’ was 40 days.

[@rdeniserhinehart7512]

I love my clover hooks!!

[@annaknitter]

@@rdeniserhinehart7512 I tried them both yesterday. And the clover hook is much smoother and faster than the tulip. 👍🏻

[@michellek50]

Congratulations on your baby, Many blessings.

[@ddkrisje]

❤wish you, your husband and little one all the luck. Understand you completely, even my own mother has put so much pressure on me. You are very mature dear ♥️ God bless you🙏xxx

[@MikiCrespo]

God bless you, your husband and your baby. Very best wishes ❤

[@Westeross]

You are really glowing Anna, pregnancy agrees with you ❤.

[@annaknitter]

@@Westeross thank you ❤️🥰

[@Yarn_Chicken_ETM]

Your pumpkin hat will be fine! I knit a 6 month size hat for a friend since their baby will be that age in the winter. They put it on his head when he was a newborn and sent me a picture. It looked fine!

[@annaknitter]

Great! Probably that head - which is relatively big in relation - doesn’t grow as fast as the rest of the baby’s body.

[@skhoyt6024]

I haven’t heard the phrase ‘child bed’. I am glad to hear that the recovery period is supported there. I’m not sure I would have liked to be in bed so much (I’m one of those boomers), but I did enjoy having my mother with us for 2 weeks after birth. I would have liked a longer spell of less responsibility. I am glad I didn’t have to go to work, though, and was able to be home with my children. Those first couple of weeks after my babies were born were some of my favorite memories. You will be so glad to have meals ready and even your project bags ready. I didn’t knit yet when I was having babies so I don’t know if I would have wanted to knit (probably would), but I remember just wanting to hold and talk to or look at my baby. I will look forward to hearing your news! You mentioned just wanting to work on your crochet blanket. I think there is something soothing about crochet. I knit and crochet and love both, but I also have spells of just wanting the motion of crocheting.

[@annaknitter]

@@skhoyt6024 if the woman feels strong enough to leave the bed nothing speaks against it. It depends very much on how much she got wounded during the birth. But all midwives suggest to lay as much as possible in the first week to prevent damage of the pelvic floor. It’s wonderful that you had your mother over to help you. ❤️ Nowadays all women work so usually young mothers are alone during the day and only get help after everyone returns from work. 😣

[@PPK-727]

Anna, you look so lovely! You Do look like a mommy- so Beautiful.🥰 I also had a baby boy, 25 years ago, nothing better than a little boy! Crochet blankets are So fun to make and So wonderful to use. I think the Clover hook is the best hook I have ever used; I will never use any other. I also have the pink Tulip brand. God bless you with a wonderful delivery- God Bless you, Tommy and Baby Boy! 💞🙏🙏 ps. Anna, I was a stay at home mom, all through his years. I would have it no other way- without one regret.

[@annaknitter]

@@PPK-727 thank you for your comment. Looking like a Mommy is the best compliment you could make me. 🥰❤️ I always wanted to be a SAHM and my husband fortunately appreciates it very much and wants to be the provider. A dream came true for us and we can’t wait for this chapter of our life to start. ❤️

[@PPK-727]

@@annaknitter 🙏💗🙏

[@EileenK64]

I love the Westie bag. 😃 Hi Benni from Theo.

[@maureendonnelly146]

Anna, you would be surprised at the different shapes and widths of newborns heads. Don’t worry I’m sure you knit a fine hat for the baby. My prayers and best wishes to you.

[@annaknitter]

@@maureendonnelly146 thank you! I am so curious!

[@susannevb3451]

Star pillow🤩

[@stephanienorris364]

My first baby was a kicker. My second was like a butterfly fluttering. 😊

[@Mephiticola]

Auf ihrem Grab da steht eine Linde, Drin pfeifen die Vögel und Abendwinde, Und drunter sitzt, auf dem grünen Platz, Der Müllersknecht mit seinem Schatz.

[@rejeagro1]

The silent and boomers where the generations during the two world wars and the generation right after the two major wars so yes things were much different then

[@annaknitter]

But I wish they had more empathy. Some of that generation are able to say things like: „I am glad you can take your time today.“ but many don't seem to begrudge the young generation.

[@maureenbrittan946]

I hope everything goes well for you Anna. Lovely to have a podcast this morning. With very best wishes from England. Were you thinking of the word cot for a baby/small child's bed? ❤

[@Woeschhuesli]

I think Anna was referring to the time around giving birth, which in German is called - literally translated - childbed (Kindsbett). It used to encompass the time spent in hospital after birth (2 whole weeks in the mid-60s in Germany!), the time a woman needs to recover and settle in to new motherhood. In English it exists as childbed but is old-fashioned, often used historically and refers to the weeks a woman was kept away from society until she was „churched“ about 6 wks after the birth and allowed to go out publicly again… pregnancy and childbirth used to be extremely private matters! These days women seem to be (expected to be?) back to „normal“ within days and they don‘t usually stay in hospital or birthing centres for very long. Personally, I think a quiet recovery for a few weeks is important and necessary both physically and mentally but I can‘t think of a modern word for that time immediately post-natal in English, despite being a professional translator! Anyone else?!

[@maureenbrittan946]

@@Woeschhuesli Thank you I think you are correct and I was muddled! I remember my midwife advising me to wear a dressing gown and nightwear for a couple of weeks in the 70s after the birth to "remind" my husband I was not ready to take on all the chores. My mother was churched after my birth but it had fallen from favour by the time I had my children despite being a churchgoer. It's interesting to look back isn't it?

[@Woeschhuesli]

And my apologies, as I realise Anna goes into this with the German expression „Wochenbett“, too.

[@carin.zwaneveld]

Love the pumpkin hat. I always use clover hooks for crochet. Did you find any monthly yarn subscriptions? In 2 weeks it is my birthday too (nov 2) 😂

[@annaknitter]

@@carin.zwaneveld I tried to contact Green Lambkin Yarn if she ships to Germany. Haven’t received an answer yet. 😇🤭

[@carin.zwaneveld]

@@annaknitter she is in the uk, so I don't order there because I have to pay to much tax and import duties. I found a Dutch dyer that makes monthly sock set (50+20+20 gr) and mini sets (5x20 gr) and I have bought them twice now and I really love it. She is called s7ors and she is also on etsy. I don't know if she ships to other countries but you can ask

[@annaknitter]

@@carin.zwaneveld thanks! I will check out the shop!

[@knittingonmymind5900]

Dear Anna, I agree with many of your opinions about staying at home and taking it easy after birth! I wish our society would cherish the work mothers and fathers do rasing their children at home! I have three children (now grown ups) and since I became a mother I have been asking this question why my job, rasing my children at home is not as much valued as the job I would do outside my home?? Well it is an interesting discussion and I think it will take some time until we (the society) realises the worth of homemaking and rasing children!❤take care and all the best for your birth and first time as a faimily of three! Ps I am curious, what type of e-reader do you have? And would you reccomend it??

[@annaknitter]

Thank you for your comment. It all started when the industrialisation forced men (and then women soon after) into the factories. To encourage women joining the workforce (now outside the home for the first time) wasn't about women's rights in my opinion. It was about gaining profit and more workers for the assembly line. The gouvernments benefit from it too because of our taxes. So there is no incentive for oconomy or government to change that. If we want change it has to come from the people - it has to be a cultural awakening. Thank you for your well-wishes. We are so happy and excited to be parents! I am using the Tolino Vision. I like being able to borrow from the online library which isn't possinle with a Kindle. The Tolino has an open system so you can buy your eBooks everywhere or even add your own PDFs to the device.

[@christinescamihorn6609]

Please also consider that for others it may not be pride or feeling strong that caused them to not have a lying-in period, but rather necessity. When generation after generation had no help because they had no support network to help for free and couldn't afford to pay someone to come in to help, they simply toughened their mindset to adjust. I'm only 40 and in the US, so not necessarily of the generations and places you're speaking, but maybe have a bit of empathy for others instead of assuming their motives for not staying in bed. I'm glad you're able to get help and that it's paid for, and I know you're thankful for the ability to do it, but consider that traditionally it was more the wealthy or people with good support systems who got to have lie-in's. I'm not saying it's right not to have it, but maybe others don't feel it's necessary for your healthcare to pay for it because they "survived" without it.

[@annaknitter]

@@christinescamihorn6609 I am aware of women who have no support system and can’t afford to rest. And I mentioned it in my video when I said that I know there is no money from the state or the insurance in the US for example. What I don’t understand and don’t like is the way women (especially here in Germany) speak about and directly to women who take their time and rest. They call them lazy for example. And the reason for that can’t be that they can’t afford to stay home because they receive money from the insurance (8 weeks postpartum) and for the following whole year from the government. So it’s an unnecessary competition between women.

[@christinescamihorn6609]

@@annaknitterI know you said that in your video. How long has the healthcare system been providing those benefits?

[@annaknitter]

@@christinescamihorn6609 the Mutterschutz (6 weeks plus 8 weeks since 1952 and the parental leave over 30 years I don’t know when it started exactly).

[@christinescamihorn6609]

@@annaknitter Generationally, that makes a lot of sense then. They had it ingrained in them so much, and I'm sure they felt they were a drain on society and lazy themselves if they took advantage of it. 😔

[@annaknitter]

@@christinescamihorn6609 i am not sure. Germans have a long history of social security since Bismarck. Be it as it may. That may explain why people are hard on themselves but not why they instill guilt in the younger generation. They could be happy for them that their life is easier nowadays. It’s 50/50 with elderly people. Some are loving and generous and voice that to young moms. And others seem to be bitter about their own past and don’t want others to have it better.

[@faithlinkministries]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/faSYh6GCrJmBadUsi=A2YI7v04QUrwXLxE thought you might like to see them decorate their tree with German ornaments so beautiful