It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to notice I have been posting less. While many of you probably assumed I lost my “blogging mojo,” this is far from the case.
So I typically do my blogging in the morning before work. But for the last three months, I have spent those moments either a- sleeping or b-trying not to vomit. But I’m totally ok with it. Why? Because I’m pregnant!
Tyler and I cannot wait to meet Baby {P} at the end of April! I shared this news with friends and family on my birthday, which was yesterday! I never thought I’d be this happy turning 29, but it truly looks like it will be the best year yet! Woo hoooo!
Becoming a mother will be one of the most rewarding, challenging, and amazing experiences of my life. I’m still trying to decide how much of my pregnancy I’d like to share on the blog, but I do intend to share pieces of my journey with all of you. For example, I made it through the first trimester, conquering extreme exhaustion, morning sickness (luckily just in the morning) and finding foods that actually sounded appetizing to me (mainly all things dairy and carbs). Now, I’m starting to feel a little more like myself day by day as I start week 14.
Sharing this news with you is so refreshing–and I’m so happy we’re at the point where I can finally do it! I’ve got a long way to go, but I’m looking forward to every moment. We are so thrilled and blessed beyond measure…just a pile of love over here! Many thanks in advance for all of your love and support!
PS- check out this video that we made to share with our extended family. It was such a hit!
PPS- Moms out there– any pregnancy advice for this newbie?! I’m all ears!
That video is adorable! Can’t wait to see you in person so I can hug you tonight!!!
Aww so glad you enjoyed the video! We had fun making it and thought it was a fun way to share with the extended family at once!
oh my goodness! How exciting! Congratulations and I hope you are feeling much better!!
Thank you Andi! Feeling much better day by day- very happy about that!
Congratulations! I look forward to some awesome pregnancy fashion! The video was incredibly cute!
You betcha! Now that I’ve discovered maternity pants, my life is forever changed. I’m wondering why people don’t wear them ALL.THE.TIME. Thanks Lauren!
Congratulations! I’m sure you’re going to make a wonderful mother. Can’t wait to read up on your soon-to-be-mommy adventures!
Thank you so much Pili…so sweet!
Eek this is so exciting!!!!! I’m super happy for you and LOVE that video! What a fun way to tell the fam :)
Thanks Bri- we are THRILLED!
Congratulations! That is wonderful and exciting news! So happy for you.
As for advice, I have plenty, but I will just share a couple of things. First, (I did not realize this when I was pregnant) there are people who will criticize every single parenting choice mothers make. Ignore them. In the end, all that matters is you love your baby and you’re doing your best.
Second, don’t be afraid to hold your baby all the time if you want. You’re holding him/her 24/7 right now, so even if you hold that baby every second of your waking life, it’s still a lot less than when they were inside you.
Third, do stuff with the baby. Babies seem like work to take out places, but now, as a mother of a 5 and 2 year old, I realize (that for me, at least) baby-time was much easier. They stay in their carseat when you go out, and you tote them around and stick them in the cart or the stroller or the carrier. Much easier, in retrospect, than I believed at the time.
Enjoy it all, as much as you can. Just have fun. :-)
Congratulations again!
Thank you so much– what wonderful advice!
So excited for you and maybe we should go out for cheese and carbs…. is it time for Mac and Cheese? I’m signed up for Sunday but I am not sure I will make it there– birthday parties and amazing weather might keep me away!! So excited- hope you are feeling better! Cheese is my biggest craving in pregnancy. Congrats!
Mac & cheese- yummmm! I’ve been loving your pregnancy posts and love to hear that you are craving cheese too! It was a super fun night on Sunday–recap going up today. I think there will be more–you should definitely come!
I am so so happy for you guys!!!! I can’t wait to read all of the things that you decide to share! I love hearing about pregnancy and babies :)
Thank you so much Kim- we are thrilled! :-) Yay baby!
Aw! How wonderful! The first trimester is definitely exhausting and tough because you don’t want to tell anyone why you are exhausted! I am so excited for you!
SO true Laura! But I’m glad I can finally share the news!!
Congratulations! How exciting!
Thank you Caroline!
Congratulations again!!! So happy for you :D
Thanks Emily!!! So glad to finally share the news- woo hoo!!
Yay! I have been reading for about a year and thought I read something a long while back about trying for a baby this year so I was hoping that was why you had stepped back from the blog. Happy to hear your good news!!
Thank you so much Sara- I really appreciate it! :-)
EEE!!! I am still so excited for you and Tyler! I can’t wait to see your little bump (and family) grow!!
Ahhh- thanks Brynn! We are SO stinkin’ excited! I can’t wait for the bump either…so I can finally look the way I feel haha!
congratulations! best wishes for your pregnancy!
Thank you so much Kristin!
Congratulations Valerie! That is so incredibly wonderful. And a perfectly good excuse to blog a little less :)
Thanks Ashley- I’ve been loving your maternity style posts and will be taking lots of inspiration from you!
Congrats! Such an exciting time for you all!’n
Thank you so much Ginny!