(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!
Mary Johnson 03.08.2013
OH MY GOSH!!! Congratulations!! I am so incredibly excited for you and Ben! You’re not going to believe this- you and I share basically a due date!! I am also due at the very end of July (29th)! We also JUST found out we’re having a girl, and that will make 3 boys and 2 girls and THE END for us. Hahaha! Congratulations again! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! :-)
Jean Betters 03.08.2013
Congratulations! I hope everything goes smoothly for you and yours.
pri 03.08.2013
I’ve been a long time reader, but have never commented before, but had to comment today. Congrats to you both!
Ashley 03.08.2013
Congratulations! I got tears in my eyes when I read this, just so happy for you guys! Sneaky sneaky keeping it from us for so long!!
Meaghan Voigt 03.08.2013
Congratulations, Kristin! I’ve been reading your blog, daily, for over a year now…and feel like I know you and should send you a baby gift! Kudos to your amazing recipes and writing, I guess!
I’ve got 2 boys (7 & 3)…and, parenting is a trip! So fun! :)
Kerstin 03.08.2013
Congrats, how exciting!! I hope you have a very healthy and happy 9 months. Motherhood is just amazing :)
Nicole G 03.08.2013
Awww! Congrats lady! I totally didn’t see this coming, prior to reading your title today, of course! Such a cute way of revealing the awesome news! Best wishes to you and Ben today and for the remainder of your pregnancy! Can’t wait to hear what you’re having!
Cathy 03.08.2013
Like so many others, I am so happy for you and Ben. Your baby is coming into such a loving family. Best wishes for
continued good health and can’t wait to see the IGBaby!
Sara S. 03.08.2013
Congratulations!! It’s funny because a couple months ago I was thinking to myself “I wonder if they will have kids done day”, and here you! I’m so happy for you, it’s the best blessing in the world. I’m currently pregnant as well. I’m 15 weeks along so we’re pretty close. It’s our second, we have a little boy who will be 3 when the baby is born.
Congrats again!
Caitlin 03.08.2013
HUGE congrats!!!!! I could not be more excited for you! You’re going to have such a cute, healthy little guy or gal:)
Gretchen 03.08.2013
I’m 20 weeks pregnant too! So exciting, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Sarah 03.08.2013
The biggest congratulations to you and Ben!
Alison 03.08.2013
CONGRATULATIONS to you and Ben!! How exciting!!
Haley 03.08.2013
Congratulations, lady!!! So exciting!
Amy 03.08.2013
So incredibly happy for you! I love your Friday Favorites posts and this one was definitely the best! Congratulations!!!
Christina 03.08.2013
So exciting!!!Congrats!!
Melanie 03.08.2013
How exciting!! I’ve followed your blog for a long time, but have never commented til now & for good reason -CONGRATS!! It’ll be your best adventure yet!
Tricia 03.08.2013
So exciting for you-congrats!!! I stopped by the blog today to say my husband and I are finishing up our two week southern roadtrip vacation by swinging into Hickory Park as our last vacay eatery before returning home to MN. Thanks for the tip!! Again, so excited for you both!!!!!!! ;-)
Megan 03.08.2013
Yea! Congrats to you both
No morning sickness? I am so jealous. I’m on week 7 of feeling miserable every moment I’m not sleeping. I’m really looking forward to that sweet 2nd trimester. It’s the best. :)
Michelle 03.08.2013
Congratulations!!! I absolutely LOVE your blog and am looking forward to the next few months while you prepare for your little one! I hope you have a pregnancy like I did no problems. I actually loved being pregnant! My weird craving was potatoes. I would send my husband to Wendy’s for numerous baked potatoes and to chip trucks for french fries!