(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!
Debtgirl 03.08.2013
This is wonderful! I am so happy for you!!! Both of ou are going to be the best parents!!!!!
Theresa 03.08.2013
Ahhhh! Congratulations! Reading this made me so very happy! I can’t wait to follow along with your newest addition! I am so so very happy for you and Ben!
Robin 03.08.2013
I was JUST thinking yesterday, “I bet Iowa Girl has a baby soon”. Really! Congrats
lisa 03.08.2013
Congratulations Kristen and Ben! Your life will change for the better in a way you never thought possible, so happy for you!
Beverly 03.08.2013
Long-time lurker, first time poster – but it has to be said …CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Jess 03.08.2013
Delurking. Congratulations! I’m pregnant with #2, due Aug. 16th. My first was a July baby. It’s a good month to have a baby. :-)
Chef Amber Shea 03.08.2013
I knew by the time I hit the second photo. Omg! Congrats, you two!!
Beth 03.08.2013
THAT’S FABULOUS!!! congratulations. I look forward to “what I’m craving” posts! LOL
Dana 03.08.2013
Such exciting news – best wishes for a continued easy, healthy pregnancy. And since I am so done having babies, I will drink a beer every weekend for you :)
katydidsoaps 03.08.2013
OMG,I knew what was coming but I literally squee-d out loud when I got to your announcement.
Congratulations!
Deirdre 03.08.2013
Congrats! I don’t comment that often, but I love your blog and I think you and Ben will be amazing parents. Also, please don’t ever stop your Friday Favorites posts because I look forward to them every week. I’m wearing some Gorjana earrings you put up months ago.
Val 03.08.2013
Congrats!! I so love your blog and very excited for you and your family. God Bless!
Becky Walters 03.08.2013
Congratulations!!! I am also pregnant due and due at the same time-July 31st. We have our 5 month ultrasound on Wednesday. I have been following your blog and recreating your recipes for a year or so. My husband and I are UNI grads and i think i remember your brother from living in the dorms – Bender, correct? My husband said that they were in the same fraternity together. Anyways, I am so excited for you!! Good luck today at your appointment today.
Casey 03.08.2013
I am in LOVE with this announcement!!!! Congratulations!!! So excited for you :)
Cynthia 03.08.2013
Congratulations!! That is awesome news!! God Bless you Ben and the little peanut ;)
Sarah 03.08.2013
Congratulations, I’m so happy for yall!! I’ve been following your blog for a couple years now and I love it. Checking it is part of my daily routine and my number one recipe source. No worries if the posts aren’t every day in the future, it sounds like your readers will all survive.
Carie 03.08.2013
Congratulations! Love your blog!
Rachel 03.08.2013
How exciting!!! I am due August 5th! All the best to you and your hubs. Looking forward to some pregger-friendly recipes. :)
Alisha Kistenmacher 03.08.2013
Congrats!! I am due here in about 4 weeks – April 10th and believe me IT will go fast. Before you know it, he or she will be knocking at the door! But, same as you, I had no morning sickness, have felt great and I am already at 36 weeks – still crave sushi all the time…but if your anything like me, the busier you are the more the time flys! We are having a girl, but planned her nursery to be yellow and grey… and then highlight with pink if it was a girl or blue if it was a boy; it worked out great! Good Luck!! :)
melanie 03.08.2013
Congratulations Kristin & Ben! All the best for the rest of your pregnancy! Please share the sex of the baby when you find out! You both must be so excited! :D Love this Friday addition! hahaa :D