(I know, I know – “edition” is spelled wrong – just hear me out!)
Favorite statement: We’re Hungry T-shirt. ‘nuf said. ;)
Favorite tip: 10 Pictures to Take on Baby’s First Day. Beautiful snapshots of an incredibly special day. I especially love the black and white treatment – so classic!
Favorite find: Metallic Suede Booties. If these mini booties don’t make you squeal, I don’t know WHAT will!
Favorite craving: Salmon Nigiri. A big platter of these. In my face. August 1, 2013. Mark my words!
Favorite fashion: Floral Maxi Tube Dress. Usually clothes from Old Navy don’t fit me very well but I ordered this a few weeks ago and it fits perfectly! Can’t wait to live in it (and the other three colors it comes in) all summer long.
Favorite funny: Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy & Childbirth. I’ve had no less than 5 women recommend this book to me. Can’t wait to crack it open and have a giggle. ;)
Favorite memory keeper. Frame out a huge white board then place baby on top and create a cute caption for when they reach big milestones. Prop against the wall for when they’re old enough to sit up!
Favorite decor: Yellow & Grey Nursery. I am in LOVE with these whimsical drapes, and soothing grey color scheme. Definitely girly, but you could find a way to make it work for a boy, too.
Favorite news:Â In case this week’s Friday Favorites selections haven’t given it away, I have some big news to share with you today. I’m pregnant! :D
AHHH!
Ben and I are thrilled to share the best news of our lives with you today, as we reach the halfway mark of my pregnancy – 20 weeks! I can’t believe it’s already been 4-1/2 months, but what I really can’t get over is the fact that I made it this entire time without spilling the beans (though many of you have guessed correctly over the past couple of months. I suppose the absence of yummy beer and sushi weekends probably gave it away!)
I’ve been feeling great – no morning sickness nor food aversions, or cravings really, except for warm carbs and sushi (obviously). Although Ben did have a dream the other night that he had to drive all the way to New Orleans to get me hot, powdered sugar-covered beignets from Cafe Du Monde. You know I’d do it! he exclaimed while telling me about his dream the next morning. The sweet thing is, he would, though I’m not so sure I’d be craving 2-day old stale beignets by the time he got back. ;)
At any rate, we couldn’t be more excited to become parents, and cannot wait to welcome our new addition (there it is) into the world at the end of July. At times I think, sheesh could 40 weeks go any slower?! Then other times I think, dear God is 40 weeks enough time to prepare us for the life changing event that’s about to take place?! The answer is no, and yes. We have an amazing support system of family and friends nearby, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to enter into parenthood with. Ben is as patient and steady as they come, and he will make an incredible Dad.
In even more exciting news, we are finding out the gender TODAY – SQUEE! I have been obnoxiously giddy all week waiting for this day, randomly yelling out to Ben, three more days ’til we find out!, or you’ll braid the best pigtails if we have a girl! every time I think about our appointment. (For the record I will be equally as ecstatic for a boy OR a girl, and just want a healthy babe. Ben too, although he is wearing a blue tie today for “good luck.” ;) )
Regardless of the gender, our baby will be rocking this hip-hop onesie at some point, which I got for Ben when I found out we were expecting. I highly recommend the company New Skool for the hip-hop enthusiast and their children in your life. I ordered this onesie and they ended up sending an additional one plus a couple of adorable bibs for free. Nice!
As excited as I am about having a baby, I do want to note that the tone of this blog will not change moving forward. It will still revolve 99% around family-friendly meals and recipes, as well as workout ideas. The frequency of blog posts might change in the future, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get there, ok? In the meantime, I just wanted to share this piece of good news with you!
Have a GREAT weekend!
Crystal 03.08.2013
Congratulations!! I almost squealed out loud at work when I got to the picture of the baby booties and I realized what was going on! What a cute way to tell your readers!
JEN 03.08.2013
YAY!YAY!YAY! I’m so incredibly happy for you!
As the mama of a bouncing 4 month old boy, I can tell you that you are in for the absolute most amazingly wonderful experience ever! It truly is more wonderful than you could ever imagine!
Congratulations! :)
Sara B. 03.08.2013
Wonderful news!! Congrats to you both!
Casey 03.08.2013
SO EXCITING KRISTIN!!! Congratulations!!!!
Katie 03.08.2013
Super cute idea to reveal it through your favorites. So happy for you guys!
Melissa 03.08.2013
Congratulations!!! I had to check this on my work computer after seeing your post on facebook (super productive employee over here). Good luck with everything today and in the future! Don’t think I have ever been so excited for a pregnancy for someone I didn’t know. :)
Brooke 03.08.2013
Best birth announcement, ever! Congrations!!
Jen 03.08.2013
Congratulations!!! So excited for you and Ben!
Julie 03.08.2013
CONGRATS! How exciting!! :)
Regan 03.08.2013
Yeah…cute anmouncement!…my hubby just bought our daughter a pic headphone onesie off etsy!
Danielle 03.08.2013
Congratulations!! I am 25 weeks and am so jealous you’re finding out gender! We (my husband) has decided to wait until the big day.
Lauryn 03.08.2013
Congrats Kristin and Ben!!!! As a very long time reader (as in sooo long ago when you were posting like every meal and those yummy looking melon bowls with overnight oats!) hehe you have came a long way girl and I am so proud of you!! You and Ben will be fantastic parents and I am so happy for you!! God bless!! …and I know your Mother must be thrilled!!!
Stephanie Hanson 03.08.2013
Ohhhhhhhhhhhmygosh – I couldn’t be more excited for you guys!! What a huge blessing in your life – based on what little I know about you two through my dedicated readership, you are going to be FABULOUS parents. Can’t wait to hear what you are having….eeeek!!! :-)
Margo 03.08.2013
Congrats…Funny how your regular readers had it figured out, must have been the “Mommy Glow” that gave it away…All the best to you, Ben & Baby…
CycloneMom 03.08.2013
Congrats! Reading through your post snuggling my 1 week old and seeing a couple things to pin. ;) This makes the fourth girl for us. Can’t wait to hear what you are having. Best of luck to you!
Jess R 03.08.2013
Congratulations! Very excited for you! Looking forward to more exciting posts as you near your due date and beyond :-)
Chelsea 03.08.2013
Congrats and best wishes on your new addition!!! I can’t wait to hear if its. Baby boy or girl!!
Ingrid 03.08.2013
Congratulations!!!
mary s 03.08.2013
WOO HOO!!!!! Very happy for you.. One more Hawkeye fan.
Iowamom 03.08.2013
I KNEW IT!!! When I saw that KCRG clip from Valentine’s Day I said to myself, “she’s pregnant!” How exciting! Can’t wait to hear more about the baby and your growing family. :)