(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!
Christy 03.11.2013
Congratulations!!!!
jesser 03.11.2013
Wonderful news. Best of luck to you and your husband. My oldest turned 6 last week and I have loved almost every minute of motherhood … it IS life changing, but in a good way. :)
ShaNae 03.11.2013
Congratulations to you and Ben!
Lisa 03.11.2013
How exciting!!! I’ve been following your blog and have enjoyed many of your recipes but have never commented, but this warranted a big “Congrats!!”
Jess 03.11.2013
Congrats! I’m so happy for you! I’m a brand new mom and it is the best, hardest and most wonderful adventure!!
Danielle 03.11.2013
So exciting!!!! This is a very special time for you and I have to say Jenny McCarthy’s books about pregnancy and the first year are hilarious! Love this “Friday Favorites”
Crystal 03.11.2013
Congratulation to you and Ben.
Lisa N 03.11.2013
So exciting!!! Congrats!
Deanna 03.11.2013
Never commented on here before but have been reading your blog for a while and wanted to wish you congratulations and best wishes!
Carla 03.11.2013
Congratulations to both of you!! x
Becky 03.10.2013
Congratulations! Serious irony: the friend that recommended this site to me is ALSO currently 20 weeks pregnant. WHAT. ARE. THE ODDS.
nosogirl 03.10.2013
Congratulations on your wonderful news!!! Can’t believe you were able to keep it secret for so long, but good for you!
Meredith 03.10.2013
Congratulations! So exciting for you guys and your family! All the best!
julia 03.10.2013
congratulations kristin!!! (and ben!)
xo julesinflats.com
Tarah 03.10.2013
Congrats!!
rachelle. 03.10.2013
congratulations. you will be a spectacular mother. so exciting.
and, fyi…you can still eat sushi when you are pregnant…what do the women in japan eat?
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/15/opinion/15shaw.html?_r=0
Bev 03.10.2013
Congrats to you both. Will see if it could be another girl? in the family or another boy ? in the family.
Hannah 03.10.2013
OMG congratulations! I’ve been reading your blog for years and I’m so happy for you!
Vicki 03.10.2013
I was thinking today that I forgot to look at your fb page. I have been thinking that you might be having a little one soon! Super excited for you and Ben!!!! <3
Leslie 03.10.2013
Ahh, yay!! So happy to hear this news and so excited for you and Ben! I am at 34 weeks and let me tell you, the rest will FLY BY! Can’t wait to hear more, congrats again!