Maternity Leave Dates & Sale

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Well, it’s getting to be that time… I’m gearing down for Maternity Leave! I’m not going away entirely. I will continue offering sleep masks and scrunchies until most likely the end of June. Sewing Pattern sales will remain unchanged. The biggest difference is I will stop regularly taking most orders beginning on May 9th. If I happen to have some time free up, I’ll pick up any last minute orders, but that is my plan so far!

I’ve decided to run one last lingerie sale before I go on leave. Right now, all underwear is 25% off! So it’s a great time to stock up on the most comfy and pretty panties you can find!

When you run your own business, taking a leave can feel pretty stressful… It’s so hard to put your business on hold for any amount of time. But with this being baby number two I’m feeling a little more relaxed. And the fact of life is, people have babies and need time to take care of themselves and those little ones after birth. I definitely feel like I’m going into this one a little more balanced. That being said, I’m already thinking of ways to stay active within my lingerie shop without putting too much work on my shoulders. I’m lucky enough to do something I love and that truly is a passion, so I can’t stay away too long.

On a more personal front, this has been a very exhausting few months for me, so in a way I’m actually looking forward to a bit of time away from work. My dad is finally getting out of the hospital in a little over a week. He’s made huge improvements with physiotherapy. I am so incredibly grateful for the Canadian health care system. Everything has just been taken care of without us having to worry any more than we already were! And the staff at the hospital have just been amazing. As terrible as it is having someone you love be in the hospital for such a long time, having caring, supporting healthcare workers around you makes all of the difference. I’m not sure what I’ll do with all of my time when dad gets out of the hospital… maybe I’ll finally get around to finishing up a few patterns I’ve been working on!

I’ve been really lucky with my last two pregnancies. I haven’t had any major issues come up, but I have found this pregnancy to be just generally uncomfortable and exhausting. I have been slightly anemic which I have found really impacted my energy levels. I’ve never been one to nap, but I found myself passing out on the couch at all hours of the day. My back and hips ache and I’m looking forward to having the baby home and feeling a little more in control of my body again!

I did have one little scare this pregnancy. I’ve been volunteering to read with children, and came into contact with fifth disease. Fifth disease is a pretty common, normally harmless childhood illness, but when you are pregnant there is a slight chance it can harm an unborn baby. Of course this sent my anxiety through the roof. Luckily, it doesn’t look like I ever caught it (though I did have a nasty cold around the time I was exposed), but I’m also not immune to it, so I’ve decided to cut back on the volunteering for the time being. It’s too bad because I really enjoyed it! But my anxiety just can’t handle even the slightest risk right now. I’m too close to the finish line!

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    Miss Absent Minded
    May 6, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Hi Sarah, I’ve been following your blog for a while as a (would like to be) seamstress and I wish you al the best for your maternity leave and of course the last few weeks of pregnancy. Glad to hear your father is getting out of the hospital. You and your family look great in that picture, so natural and happy. Keep taking care of yourself, it’s so important!

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