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! I wish you and your husband lots of happiness! Your life will never be the same.
Best of luck!
Thanks!
I am so excited for you guys!! Kids are so portable and so fun to travel with! That was a huge surprise for me and a happy one. My daughter had traveled all over and been on tons of flights by the time she was 18 months, and lots were just her and I. You guys will do great ❤
Thank you!
Congratulations!! Pregnancy is such an incredible experience (despite all the rough parts) and truly a miraculous blessing. I’m so excited for you guys and your new travel buddy/best friend!
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Congratulations! 🙂
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Wow. Con. Gratu. Lations.
Great addition to the family!
Thank you!
Congratulations!!! So happy for you both. Nothing is as wonderful as having a baby.
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Congrats!!!
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Congratulations Michelle – so happy for you both!
Thank you!
Love love love your blog and am delighted for the Gardner family welcoming a new addition! Huge congrats to both of you and your families! Yeah! 💜🙏🎉💫👣Hope you are feeling and can now enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!Thank you for sharing ❤
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Congratulations to you both !! God bless the little one and you both abundantly !!
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Congratulations to you both!
Thank you!
So happy for the two of you! Enjoy the miracle of pregnancy and joys to come. Blessings to all!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! I am a Mama of 3 (7, 5, and 1). The Pregnancy Bible is a great resource and I used it when I took a Prenatal Class in college! Take your prenatal and postnatal vitamins! After your little one is born, the Happiest Baby on the Block is amazing and a great book for your husband is Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dad’s. Give yourself lots of grace and know that there is a learning curve. Cheering you on and sending positive vibes your way!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations Madam. I am a new reader here and I am so happy to follow your blog and read this exciting news. I am waiting to see your beautiful baby. Do take care of yourself and the baby.
Thank you so much!
Congratulations Michelle! I am a silent reader, but I have to comment on this one! Having a baby/babies is the best. We have 2 toddlers! I read mama natural week by week guide for pregnancy and child birth written by Genevieve of mamanatural.com. It’s a good one. Have a safe pregnancy and delivery. God bless.
Thank you so much!