Hey everyone!
Big news.
We are having a baby!
We are super excited for this new adventure that we are on, and I can’t wait to share more.
I went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to share this directly on the blog, but many of you have been with me for years, and I haven’t really done a life update in a very long time.
I completely understand that a pregnancy announcement can lead to mixed feelings, and both good and bad judgment/advice/etc. Also, I do not plan on having things change around here on Making Sense of Cents, as personal finance is still what this website is all about.
Anyway, this is exciting news for us, as Baby Gardner is due in December 2021!
We are so excited to share that we will be starting our greatest adventure yet, and we can’t wait to show our new family member the world.
Pregnancy has been interesting so far, with lots of nausea (but I actually haven’t thrown up at all) for the past couple of months. Eating has been difficult, which feels crazy because I’m usually a huge eater and will eat anything. But, pregnancy has led to a lot of food aversions.
I am starting to feel better now, though, so I am hoping to get ahead in work, do as many fun things as I can, and prepare for the new family addition as best as we can.
I know that many of you are probably wondering (this is the number one question that I’ve received so far)- Our plan for right now is to live with our new family member on our boat. We plan on taking it slow but eventually doing a lot of travel with our new family member by boat, van, plane, etc.
Please leave a comment below:
- If you have any books or blogs that you recommend I read about pregnancy, starting a family, work/life balance as a parent, traveling families, etc.
- If you have any positive advice or kind words that you’d like to share
- If you have any questions for me.
Thank you so much for following along on my journey over the years. Things are about to get even more interesting!
Have a great week!
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Wow. Hearty congratulations to you. That’s wonderful news indeed. I will be praying for you and the little bundle of joy and of course, your hubby.
Be blessed always. Amen.
Thank you!
This is truly wonderful news. I am sooo happy for you both. I have been reading your blog for years! Welcome to the mummy club. My only words of love to you and hubby are once baby is here be kind to yourselves. Do what is best for you and your family. Advice from friends, family and the rest of world is awesome. But ultimately, do whatever works best for your family. Enjoy this time as it will speed by, take pictures and videos to record this time… As you will forget life before baby lol. Bless you both, praying for a stressfree, relaxed and beautiful birthing experience 🙂
Such wonderful and exciting news for you both – and your little one will be so cared for and loved and spoiled. Do what feels right. And remember, this is the one time that your child will eat whatever you make.
Best wishes and health to you all!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much. I appreciate the advice as well 🙂
Congratulations, Michelle! One thing that helped our babies sleep well early on was to double swaddle them. We would first swaddle them in a light muslin baby blanket and then when they were all swaddled in that we would put a “sleep sack” on them…this seemed to give them an extra bit of comfort. Obviously every baby is different, but this is something that helped with ours!
Thank you for the tip!
That is awesome news, Michelle! Congratulations! All I have to say is, don’t miss a minute of that beautiful new life you’re bringing into this world! There is nothing more gratifying, more special, and nothing will every compare to it. You don’t need the books or articles or all the other mechanics that go along with being a mom, your child will tell you all you need to know, if you just be sure to listen! Again, congratulations and you will be an awesome mom and your life’s partner will be an awesome dad, I’m sure! 🌼
Thank you!
What joyful news! You’re going to be parents – an amazing journey is ahead for you both. Congratulations, so happy for you!
Thank you Amy!
Yo recomiendo siempre a las embarazadas leer el libro “Duérmete Niño” es un libro pequeño que explica todas las formas en la que los bebe incluso recién nacidos hacen trucos para permanecer en brazos de los padres jaja. Es un libro maravilloso con técnicas simples para que los niños aprendan a dormir solos en su propia cuna. Yo lo aplique desde la primer semana y mi hija aprendió a estar en su cuna y conciliar el sueño sola de forma impresionante. La podía ver muy feliz en la cuna por medio de una cámara hasta quedarse dormida. Deseo buenas salud y una hermosa espera, un abrazo grande.
Thank you so much! I will look for this book.
Congratulations! Truly one of life’s best miracles. You are blessed to have designed your life so you can work from home and spend that treasured time with your baby. That being said, perhaps now you would be interested in expanding your blog into how you set up your child for financial success. Would love to chat and you can check out my blog at almostfreefamilytravel.com
Yes, I feel very lucky. I especially felt lucky that I didn’t have to go into work the past few months when I’ve felt awful. I don’t know how others do it – I was barely functioning there for a while, haha.
Congratulations!!! What a huge blessing! Please follow TakingCaraBabies on Instagram. Great input on caring for a baby and sleep training (hers is a gentle approach). Her class on the ABCs of sleep were huge – not only telling us what to do, but why were doing it. Moms On Call was also super helpful with schedules and baby care. Most importantly, you are meant to be this baby’s parents and you will have wisdom on how to care for them beyond what you can imagine at this point!
I’ll check that out, thank you!
Congratulations, Michelle!
Welcome to the joys of having a beautiful son or daughter! Hubby & I made sure our sons were happy, healthy and well-rounded with anything their minds came up with. Believe me, the library was a god-send! Helping mommy with baking cookies, making homemade pizzas with their favorite toppings, picking up their toys…all became a game. I now have two son married and now have two grandsons that we adore! Life is good…even through Covid19!
Have a wonderful time cuddling!
Thank you!
Congratulations! You have been a huge inspiration to me for 3 years now. I started blogging as a mom which was not easy all the time but the best adventure in life for sure. I am so glad that you will also experience this misacle soon. My best wishes to you!
Thank you so much! 🙂
i JUST WANT TO ADD MY CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO HAVE DONE BEFORE. iT WILL BE A NEW LIFE AND ALL WITH THE BLOG AND YOURS AS WELL.
Thank you!
Michelle,
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you I almost cried (this may be the post partum emotions speaking 🙂).
I used the Baby center app to keep track of everything (doctors appointments, notes, baby names, reminders, checklists etc). Hope you find it helpful and I’m manifesting a safe and happy birth experience for you.
Thank you!
Congrats!!
What awesome news!
I am a blogger with 2 little kids:)
I run a family travel/food account on Instagram @savvysocialfoodie_travel_fam
Enjoy this time!
Thank you!
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your news with us. I’ve been following your blog for approximately 2 years and was always curious as to how it would pivot if/when you decided to start a family. A book I found particularly helpful after I had my son is The Fifth Trimester by Lauren Smith Brody. Take care! <3
Thank you!
I’ll check them out. Thanks!