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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Congratulations, Michelle! I’m a longtime reader and I am delighted to hear your baby news. All the best!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! So happy for you!
Thank you!
Congratulations! I had a December baby myself (11 years ago this year!). My advice for any new parents is take all advice with a grain of salt and, ultimately, do what you feel is right for your family and not what you feel obligated to do. If it doesn’t feel right even though your mom and grandma and the neighbor all say the same thing, don’t do it!
Thank you!
Baby Gardner is welcome in advance. Congrats.
Thanks 🙂
Congratulations 🎉
Thank you!
Congratulations!! I just had my 2nd baby 6 weeks ago. Kids are a game changer for sure. Such a fun adventure. MamaNatural is a great resource for pregnancy and birth. On Instagram BigLittleFeelings is great for toddler life which will catch up to you before you are ready. Congratulations again.
Thank you!
My kids are grown but I’ve found that the book series What to Expect When You Are Expecting, etc. have been a helpful resource that has stood the test of time.
Congratulations!!!
Many new exciting adventures await. You will get a ton of advice but everyone has a different parenting style. My advice is to trust your own judgment and do what feels right for you as parents.
Thank you!
Congratulations, very happy for you both!
Thanks!
Congratulations! Savor every moment. I had four, and the last just turned 18. : )
Amazing 🙂
The Happiest Baby on the Block is my all time favorite book! And although my son was born extremely ill he was still a happy baby and still is a happy kid! The book is wonderful! Congratulations!
I’ll check it out, thanks!
That’s so exciting! Congratulations!! That baby will have many adventures for sure.
Thank you!
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Congratulations! I only got to experience this exciting event once, and I was the same as you–I was very nauseous, but never threw up. I wish you the best! I don’t really have any advice, except enjoy them while they’re small, because mine is almost 18 now!
Thanks!
Congratulations! Parenthood is amazing. Trust your intuition and find a great pediatrician.
Thank you!
Congratulations to you
My advice to you is always have natural fruits to eat time to time and avoid juice and sugar
May god bless you and your baby
Thanks!