I can finally let the cat out of the bag. I can explain why I've barely blogged in a month, and have been so inconsistent on social media.
Surprise! We're having a baby!
Kai's showing you where the baby is, in case you couldn't tell.
Funny thing? Kids are so intuitive. We were waiting to tell Kai until after the ultrasound, but the little monkey somehow figured it out and quickly started spreading the news at his daycare.
Want a dose of our life right now? This is what I texted to Benย last night:
Guys, I haven't eaten fettuccine alfredo in probably 15 years. And Ben brought me home a frozen fettuccine alfredo and the whole family ate dinner (in bed!)ย while watching Survivor. It was the BEST fettuccine alfredo I've ever eaten and the entire scenario was pretty much pregnant-lady bliss.
Sadly, I have really lost my motivation, and that coupled with some wicked morning (I mean evening!) sickness has meant that it has been pretty quiet over here on the blog.
As of this week we are 14 weeks along...which should meanย I'll be feeling better any day now...right?
Currently, life looksย an awful lot like this:
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How far along? 14 weeks. Or 15. My memory and the ultrasound are a bit different.
Weight gain? -5 pounds? Wah.
Movement? ย I swear I've felt the baby moving since 10 weeks. Or maybe I'm totally losing my mind.
Cravings?ย ย NACHOS!! bagels, fettuccine alfredo apparently, I had some pretty strong Coca Cola cravings when we were in Hawaii, any and all things salty. No sweet cravings yet! Aversions: MEAT, veggies, pretty much anything that is good for me. Thank goodness for smoothies or I'd be a complete and total train wreck.
Moods? Mostly 'blah' and tired but also a little bit emotional and definitely easier to fly off the handle. Stay away when I'm excessively hungry, ha ha!
Boy or girl? We don't know but we do want to find out at our 20 week ultrasound. I'm hoping for a girl so we can have a gender balance in this house, but I'll honestly just be happy with a healthy baby. Kai is pretty sure it's a boy.
Thanks for reading my rambles. I'm so glad to finally share this news with you! I look forward to getting back into a normal posting schedule soon.
XOXO
Denise
Denise says
Thank you so much, Joyce!
Kelsey says
Congrats! That is so exciting!
Denise says
Thanks so much Kelsey! Life is going to get BUSY!
Barbara P. Turner says
I'm gonna say it's another boy! It's laying just like my son did. So yeah, boy! Congratulations! Just think, you can always try again for a girl! LOL
Denise says
You think? I guess we'll find out in a few weeks! Thanks, Barbara ๐
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
Denise, SO super excited for you! I just had my 3rd in November and remember the morning sickness days last spring all too well. The great thing about blogging is that it (and we!) will all be here when you feel alive again. Congratulations!! So happy for you and your family!
Denise says
I think I blocked these days from my mind a little too well, ha ha! I am so grateful to have a job that I could take a few months off from posting...thanks so much Karen!
Wendy says
Congrats! What a wonderful recipe! ๐
Denise says
Thanks Wendy!
Melissa says
Woohoo! Congrats! Hope you're feeling better soon - in the meantime enjoy all those delicious cravings. yum ๐
Denise says
Thanks so much, Melissa! I had frozen fettuccine alfredo again for dinner. What a travesty ha ha!
Emily says
Congratulations! This is great news for you and your family. ๐ Hope that every good things will come to you ๐
Denise says
Thank you so much, Emily! We are excited ๐
Izzy says
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you and your family! I hope you start feeling better soon and get your motivation back! Those first few months can be so tough! Can't wait to hear if Kai is right or not!
Denise says
Thanks so much Izzy, I keep hoping...any day now, right?
Samantha | My Kitchen Love says
Congrats Denise!!! Hope the pregnancy eases up on you soon! All this best in this next adventure!
Denise says
Thanks so much, Samantha! I am so relieved to finally share the news and explain why I haven't been posting.
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Glad the cat is out of the bag! Lol. Congrats and I hope you start feeling a bit better soon! XOXO!
Denise says
Woo! I'm the worst secret-keeper and am so happy to finally share. Thanks so much, Liz <3
Justine | JustineCelina.com says
Aww congrats, Denise! Your accouncement photo is darling and I laughed out loud at your text. LOL!!! Sending well wishes to you and baby!
Denise says
Thanks so much, Justine! I had fun coming up with the announcement ๐
Lisa says
CONGRATS, Denise!!! This is wonderful news! And really, who doesn't love nachos!
Denise says
Thanks so much, Lisa! Nachos and I are pretty much BFF's right now ๐
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
Congratulations, that is the coolest news! Now you'll have to do some killer Fettuccine Alfredo recipes for the blog to satisfy your cravings!
Denise says
Thanks so much, Sue! After eating frozen fettuccine alfredo twice I'm definitely going to have to come up with my own (way better) version!
Kirsten (Rawkins) says
Congrats, Denise! Great news!! โค
Denise says
Thanks so much, Kirsten! I'm happy to finally spill the beans ๐