(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: 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!
Aw, congratulations! I don’t post much here but I just love your blog. I’m due with my second on August 3rd and am also SO excited to have sushi, it’s killing me! Looking forward to some baby posts mixed in with your yummy food. :)
Congratulations! I knew at the first picture! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Don’t worry about the blog…we will still be here awaiting every recipe AND baby detail! I’ve been following you for a while now but I don’t think I’ve commented before, so I have to say now that your quinoa cups were a godsend to me in feeding my daughter. I love that I can get a full meal into her with just one of the cups (I make them full sized muffins) AND I was able to make them with dairy free cheese when she was sensitive to it (she can finally have cheese-yay! ). Oh and she loves them with a little salsa on them :)
CONGRATULATIONS!! That is such wonderful, exciting news!
Even though I rarely leave comments, I’ve been following your blog for a few years now, and honestly you seem like you will be the best Mom! (It’s weird saying that to someone I don’t actually know, but it’s true!) :)
Also, I love the headphones onesie (so cute!), but was wondering if you’ve seen the “Locally Grown” brand onesies before? They’re actually based out of Iowa, and given your foodie tendencies, I think you’ll love them (I’m pretty smitten with the CA bear one myself)!
Here’s a cute Iowa one:
and this one’s adorable too:
Anyway, I just wanted to pass that on :) Again, congratulations, and wishing you a very happy + healthy pregnancy!
Invest in a very comfortable glider/rocker! Best investment. Love the blog and would not mind at all hearing about your journey to motherhood. Just one more thing many of us can relate to. Bless your little babe.
Congratulations!!!! SO excited and happy for you all. As a reader, it feels as if we know you personally so this is wonderful to hear.
Congrats!!
Congratulations! Good luck with the last half of your pregnancy. What an exciting time in your life! My babies are teenagers now.
Congrats!!!!!! so excited for you!!!!
Oh yay, congratulations!!! So exciting!
Congratulations!! Your new little addition may be lucky and just share a birthday with me (August 5th) ;) You guys will be great parents!
My aunt, sister, and I all religiously follow your blog so I’m sure it’s no surprise that we had a group text going yesterday about how happy we all are for “Iowa Girl.” You’re going to be a great mom and I look forward to continued blog posts. Keep it up champ :)
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!!! I’ve been a follower for months, but I haven’t commented yet. Thanks for sharing your exciting news with us! What an exciting time for you and Ben! By the way, I’ve tried many of your recipes, and I (and my family) love them all!