Pregnant!
Brandon and I are going to have a baby!
I’m 13 weeks along and the due date is April 14. I had a pretty rocky first trimester, which is why I didn’t want to say anything right away. I was on bed rest for a while and there was a lot of bleeding and cramping and worrying, but I’m (we’re!) doing much better now.
The upside of having to go in several times for emergency doctor visits and ultrasounds is that we got some very early pictures of our little blob – I mean baby!
It really does just look like a little blob at 6 and 8 weeks.
And of course, Brandon tricked me a few weeks ago into taking a barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen photo. Oh, you should have seen his face as I figured out what he was doing! Too proud of himself on that one. ;)
Anyway, we’re thrilled to finally announce the news. We’re having a baby!
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Congratulations!!! so good these news! a friend of mine is pregnant too-seems there is something in the air :-)
keeping my fingers crossed:yeah:
love,
mandy
CONGRATS!!!! you look beautiful! i’m a huge fan of babies and will pray your pregnancy continues down a less eventful path than the beginning. :)
Congratulations!
Congratulations Nicole and Brandon! And also- I was totally on to you! Baby references have been cropping up on Making It Lovely for weeks, but I knew it wasn’t my place to say anything.
I can’t wait to follow this exciting new phase of your lives!
Congratulations – what wonderful news! Lots of lovely good wishes to you.
Congratulations Nicole!! YAY! Hang in there…and I hope you keep feeling better!
Congrats! This is a great news. I hardly can wait to see how you decorate the little one’s room!
Congratulations!!
congratulations!
Wow, congratulations on entering mom- (and dad-) hood! So looking forward to seeing what your nursery will be like :)
OH congrats!!!!! I am so so happy for you! Little Alouette may have to send you a little wee baby wooden gift! xoxoox
What wonderful news, Congratulations.
I’m an avid reader of your website. CONGRATULATIONS! Your baby will be blessed to be a part of a lovely family and a beautiful home. My third baby was also due on April 14 (although she came on March 31). It’s a GOOD due date!
congratulations!!
(that explains why you’ve been quiet of late.)
I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes more smoothly than the start.
:D
Wonderful news :)
Congratulations! You are going to have the most awesomely decked-out little kiddo!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! This baby is going to have one fabulous nursery!
Wow! Congrats to you both! Now you have another whole room to decorate lol!! That is really great and exciting news:)
eeks! congratulations! i hope the rest of your pregnancy is easy peasy!
Congrats! Can’t wait to see the nursery!
Congratulations!! I’m a new mom and it is such an exciting time. Get plenty of rest and I hope it all goes smoothly for you! :)
congratulations! great news…
congratulations! fantastic news!!!
Congratulations Nicole and Brandon!
When I first saw the nursery mood board on flickr I thought for sure it was a mommy-to-be announcement… guess I wasn’t too far off!
Congratulations! I’m looking forward to seeing your maternity Style boards – I bet you’ll be a super stylish mom-to-be!
CONGRATULATIONS–what wonderful news!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see what you have planned for the nursery.
Congrats! Awesome news.
CONGRATULATIONS! What awesome news! I can so relate to the bedrest/worry! I spent my entire last trimester on bedrest with my twins (*gulp* 16 years ago!) – no internet back then to keep me occupied! You will have so much fun, and I predict a very fun “Making it Lovely” baby room series! XO
Congratulations! How exciting for you both! I hope the rest of the pregnancy goes well.
Hooray and congratulations! This child will be, quite possibly, the most stylish baby on the planet. :)
Wow! Congratulations!!
Congrats! I’m so excited for you and I can’t wait to see what decor you’ll come up with.
congratulations!
Aw! Congratulations!
Holy moly, that is FABULOUS!!
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
That is such wonderful news! Babies are such a huge joy. You’re very blessed :)
Congrats – that is exciting news!
Congratulations! Best wishes that the next six months are smooth sailing. Can’t wait to see the nursery!
Thats so crazy, just the other day after your nursery decor thing, I was thinking I bet any day now she is goign to announce she is pregnant. A few weeks ago you made another little comment about it too. Well congrats! Im really excited to see how you do a real nursery!
Ooooh, a baby! Congratulations to all! What a blessing!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! So exciting! Love those little blob pics!
Yay — congrats!!
Congrats! What wonderful news. And I think that just might be the coolest display of ultrasound pics I’ve ever seen. Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!
congrats congrats congrats! time to turn one of those rooms into a baby room! i cant wait to see what you guys do!
i looooooooooooooooooooove babies! and im hoping you guys have a great pregnancy!
Yay! That is great!
I kind of had a feeling you were… the egg chair (reading to a little one in it), you being sick, the nursery design… :)
I’m so happy for both (the three) of you!
And besides all of the good things I wish for you guys, I have to admit, I can’t wait to see this baby’s room!!!! I’m sure it will be the best!
congratulations!!!
I have been reading for quite a while now, though I rarely comment. However, I just had to come out of lurking to post a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!
congrats!
I knew it! I got a few references from your posts and thought it might be coming. LOL. I read your blog all the time and wanted to say hi and congrats!!!
~Stacy
Congratulations. That’s wonderful news. I wish you a very happy and healthy pregnancy.
Congratulations to you and Brandon! That’s wonderful. I hope everything goes more smoothly and you’re able to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and planning for the baby :)
YAY!
Congrats!!!
This is terrific news! I have no doubt you will have the most lovely nursery in town.
Congrats!
Congrats!
Congratulations! I’m SO happy for you. What an exciting time!!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!!!! What a fun new adventure! I was also on bedrest for over 3 months with my pregnancy, so I know how scary it can be. I now have a healthy and beautiful 3 year old little girl, so if you ever need anything please drop me a line! Have fun and try to relax!!!!!
Congrats! I’m so happy for you. I can’t wait to see the baby room!!
Congrats, Nicole!
Congratulations!!!!
congrats!!!
so cool! God’s little blessing – His gift of love for your family! Mazel tov. Congrats!
lylah
Congratulations! Wishing you a healthy and easy pregnancy and lots of fun getting ready for baby!
congrats again! i was patiently waiting for the announcement! yea for you and brandon! can’t wait to see all the decor and paper related products for this little bundle!
Congrats! Being a mum is such a wonderful thing. Hoorah for bringing a child into such a creative household!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone!
Congrats, Nicole!
Can’t WAIT to see that nursery …
;-)
Leah
wow, congrats on your blob!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I, too, am expecting (20 weeks) – I blame it on the economy :-)
Anyway – I just recently came across your blog and I’m addicted! You’re very talented and I’m loving your style. I’m quite jealous, though, as I have an interior design degree and have lost absolutely all of my talent since graduation. You’re giving me a little inspiration, at least!
Anyway – enjoy being pregnant!! I had a rough start, too, and it’s been smooth sailing since the 2nd trimester – I hope yours is smooth sailing, too!
Amanda
nicole! i’m so excited for you!!! congratulations!!!! hope the rest of your time will be better than the first trimester. take care will ya?
Congratulations! Sounds like you may already have a head start on the nursery design with the Making it Yours feature – unless you’re having a boy :)
Congratulations! This totally made my day. :D
So, so, so happy for you. I just had a little boy and he makes my life so much happier. You won’t know what you did without one. :-) Hope everything goes smoothly from here on out.
congrats! Such exciting and fantastic news for you! awesome.
I have to admit that for the past like 4 or 5 weeks I’ve wondered what was going on with you because the posts were so sporadic and small. Not that I was complaining, but I was worried. Now we know what has been going on! How exciting! Congrats on such great news and I can’t wait to see how this new addition becomes incorporated into all of your designs.
What wonderful news! Congratulations to you and Brandon!
Congratulations, Nicole. :)
wow! congratulations to you and brandon!
Yay— congratulations dearie! :)
Gasp! Congratulations! That kid’s room is going to so stylish!
More congrats from us, Nicole and Brandon! I hope everything is just smooth sailing from here on out. Are you going to find out the sex at 20 weeks or hold off til delivery?
Oh wow!! Congrats!!!!
I don’t even know you BUT I love your blog and I think your baby will be one of the most stylish ever. Congratulations. All the best for a healthy pregnancy!
Congratulations! If you have a little boy, will you need to change the company name to Pink Loves Blue?
Congratulations! So exciting!
congratulations! i cant wait to see what you do with the nursery!
Congratulations! Happy news for you indeed! ^_^
congrats!! I, too, am eager to see the nursery. are you taking bets as to boy or girl? mark me down for girl. =)
We’re definitely going to find out whether we’re having a boy or girl! 7 more weeks…
Congratulations! perhaps we’ll see some baby themed posts in the near future?
congrats! congrats! congrats!
How lovely! Congrats to you & Brandon!!!
Congratulations!! Good luck with everything!!
Congratulations!! Can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with the baby’s room.
Delurking to say Congratulations! I can’t wait to see pictures of nursery plans! :)
Congratulations!!! Best of luck, and happy baby decorating! :)
Congrats! I can’t wait to see your nursery ideas!!!
YAYAY!!! Congratulations!
What wonderful news. Take care of yourself, and enjoy this happy time. For now, it’s all about YOU, so enjoy the spotlight! Soon it will be all about your little one–and we, your readers, can’t wait to hear about him or her.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
YAY!! That’s so awesome, congrats on your little one (: You’re going to have to get a shirt with the words “I’m so crafty, I make babies!” on it (:
Congratulations! That is such exciting news! I can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you come up with for your nursery!
How terrific! Congrats!!!
Congrats!!!!!! I accidentally found your website a couple of months ago and periodically view it! I just wanted to wish you well and congratulate you and your hubby on becoming parents!!! Your pregnancy will only get better! I too am pregnant… due on April 6th… so we are pregnant together! Funny!!!!!
congrats!!! wish you all the best!
hooray, hooray hooray! i’m so glad that your pregnancy is going well now and hope that it will continue to get better! i’m so happy for you!
Congratulations – What a lucky baby!
I guess the cute dresser in your MIY feature might be useful in a few months. Congratulations!
Congratulations Nicole & Brandon & Baby!
I went through all of that with my pregnancy too (bleeding, clots, cramping, etc.) & now have a very busy little boy who stil scares me on an almost daily basis with his antics. :)
Congrats!!!! I always read your blog but usually I don’t comment but today I have to say CONGRATS!!!! Weeks ago after reading some of your post I said to myself “I bet this girl is sooo pregnant!!!” Super Duper Congrats to you and hubby.
Congratulations!!
Whooo Hooo!!! Congratulations!!!!
Oh My Gosh. CONGRATULATIONS!
What exciting news!!! Are you simply glowing?!
Your little blob is adorable. Congrats!
Yay for mom and baby! Congratulations, I know you must be so excited.
A. Mazing! So excited for you. Keep us posted!!!
xoxo,
Sherry (& John of course)
great news. can’t wait to see the growing belly and the nursery. This is going to be one stylish baby.
Congratulations!!!! This is by far your most exciting “project” :) All the best to you, hubby & baby!
congratulations! My first child was born on April 13 and I think it is the best time of year to have a baby. It’s warm when they are really little, you don’t have to worry about them being sick so much. They are crawling in the winter time so they are wearing pants and their knees don’t get scraped up and are ready to run outside come spring. I can’t wait to see the nursery!
YAY!! Congratulations to the both of you, very exciting times :o)
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see your mad decorating skills in the nursery!
Oh, congrats congrats! I’m so glad you’re doing well, and now that remote for your camera will come in handy for tummy shots!
Congratulations! There’s nothing in the world like being a mom – this coming from a girl who never wanted kids and now has three and still wants more! Children are truely a Blessing from the Lord! Take care.
Big congrats to you and Brandon! This is great news! I’m sorry you were feeling ill but they say if you are icky in the beginning it usually means you’ll have an extra healthy baby! I can not wait to see this lucky baby’s nursery:)
Congratulations! I’m a huge fan of MIL and also have had my suspicions the last few weeks. I’m so glad they were right! And, like so many others, I’m eagerly awaiting your nursery ideas. I hope the next 27 weeks are easier than the first 13.
Congratulations! And can’t wait to see the nursery! ;)
You know what? I was wondering. There’s been something about your posts….! Congratulations. Be well. Be kind to yourself. I’ll see if I can finish decorating my bedroom in the time it takes you to grow this baby.
YAY!! Congrats to you and Brandon. I’m looking forward to nursery posts a plenty.
I remember how I felt when I first saw my son’s ultrasound picture. I still have it in a tiny frame. Congratulations! You’re in for the adventure of your life! :-)
Oh WOW! Congratulations to the both of you! Cutest little blob ever!
congratulations! what wonderful news.
Oooooh, yay yay yay yay yay yay yay!!! Congratulations! That’s SO exciting!
OMG!!! Amazingly good news. A big congrats from the Jersey Shore. :-)
Congratulations! I check your blog every day – I can’t wait to see your “Lovely Nursery” postings.
A baby AND a new room to decorate for your legions of fans to swoon over! Yay!
We lovingly called my wee niece the “blob”, too, until we knew what sex she was. How funny! She’s just turned four, and if you accidentally tell someone that she’s three, she will gently interrupt and say, “Excuse me. Actually, I’m four.”
congratulations!
as a proud mama of two, i can honestly say that being a mom is the best (and hardest!) job ever. you and brandon going to be GREAT parents!
Congratulations!
those baby magnets are hilarious. i hope you don’t mind me saying.
congratulations! kids are pretty rocky, too- but in a rock n’ roll kind of way :)
Congratulations! How exciting!
Yay! Another room to decorate!
Congrats!
Oh, congratulations! I had a boy 5 months ago. A lot of work, but so worth it! Can’t wait to read all about your pregnancy.
Congratulations!!! I thought you were pregnant by a comment you had posted, but then I thought I was wrong because I could not find any discussions about it. I know that you and Brandon will make great parents.
I enjoy reading your blogs. You have inspired me to become more stylish in my everyday life.
I suspected this! I don’t even know you at all but after the ‘reading to a little one in egg chair’ post, I knew this would be coming soooon, and I’m so thrilled for you guys! I have two little ones myself and really, it’s amazing!
Here’s to a healthy (rest-of) pregnancy! Congrats!
Congratulations!!!!!!!
I didn’t even know I was pregnant when I made the comment about the egg chair! I was… but I didn’t find out until a few days later. :)
Holy Cannoli! Congratulations! Finally the good people are having the babies ;-) My best girlfriend had a rough start to her preganancy as well, so you are not alone. What wonderful news. Congrats to both you and your husby.
All happiness to you three!
xoxoxoxox
Jess and Agnes
Love, Lulu Mae
Motherhood is the greatest thrill you’ll ever have! Enjoy! Wishing you a stress free and comfortable 2nd & 3rd trimester!
i KNEW it!!!!!!! i read your comment awhile back about being “under the weather” and i turned to my husband and told him you were pregnant. :) we just had our first this past May – MANY MANY Congrats and best wishes to the 3 of you!!!!!
charis
Congratulations!!! What fabulous news. :) And what a surprise ;) Here’s hoping the rest of your pregnancy is much smoother.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so wonderful! Best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy, birth, and life!
Congrats to both of you!! My twin is about to pop out her second kid. I prefer cats but hey, kids are cute too. LOL! Hope the rest of the pregnancy goes better.
Wonderful news!! Congrats :)
Oh yay! Congratulations!
Congrats!
been reading your blog forever and never posted any comments.. guess this is the time to start, huh? CONGRATULATIONS!
how weird is it that i got so ecstatic and happy when i read this and i don’t even know you. congratulations to both of you (and murray)! that’s really exciting!… from another fellow blog reader stranger person…
Mazel tov! Congratulations on your wonderful news!
Wonderful news!
I just knew this was coming…. that egg chair will come in handy for hatching!
Wishing you all the luck – I am so thrilled for you and Brandon.
Feel good!
congratulations – how wonderful for you!
Congrautlations!!
That is FANTASTIC news!! Congrats!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I hope the rest of your time goes more smoothly for you too. This is a very exciting time! BTW, I love the small kitchen curtain you have. I noticed it when I checked out your bare foot in the kitchen photo. :)
Oh, Congratulations! Best wishes to you, Brandon, and the baby!
Yay! I can’t wait for all the cute baby designs!
What a amazing news!!!!!
God bless you!
This baby will have the most amazing and sweet bedroom of the world!
beijos
Congrats! Can’t wait to read-along with your adventures on making your little one’s world lovely!
Congratulations! I am so excited for you!
Congratulations. You’re both going to make amazing parents!
Congratulations!!! :*)
What a lucky babe!
Congrats to you and Brandon!
And congrats on the ME Home Companion too!
Congrats to you and Brandon! I’m due in early December. It’s a great time for babies!
Congratulations!
I can’t wait to see what the baby’s room will look like!
Congratulations! That’s very exciting news. :-)
Go to dinner and the movies now while you can.
how lovely is that?!
congratulations!
Congrats! What an exciting time!
Congratulation dear! I wish you all the best!
Silvia
Congratulations!
I sort of suspected from you being sick and everything.
That is fabulous.
Jo
Congratulations!
congratulations to both of you!! can’t wait to hear the name and see the nursery! wishing you a sweet journey . . .
Congratulations! I knew it wouldn’t be long after you posted about reading to a little one in the egg chair! Brilliant news.
congrats! what wonderful news!
Congrats! I can only imagine how excited you must be! And like everyone else, I’m eagerly anticipating the gorgeously designed nursery I know will be coming :)
Congratulations!! We are also expecting, due a month (almost exactly!) after you. I will be eagerly watching for nursery pics, so I can get some stylish ideas…
Congrats again!
Congratulations Nicole. I’m sure you will have a very happy family. Here’s to the rest of the pregnancy going much smoother.
Congratulations! I just had a baby in July. :)
Congrats! I read your blog all the time and am also expecting… due March 2 (and had a scary first trimester too so I can definitely relate). I hope you enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, and I can’t wait to see all your fabulous baby ideas!!
Congratulations!!
Can’t wait to see what you have in mind for the nursery…
Keep rested and enjoy life! Congrats you guys!!!!
Congrats! I’m glad you’re feeling better. And I CANNOT WAIT to see what you have in mind for the baby nursery!
Congratulations!!!
Wonderful news! Perhaps you could implement your lovely Sophisticated Nursery design! :)
Oh My Goodness! Congrats from all of us at Love, Lulu Mae!
Yay – New baby!!! Yummy little fingers and toes, sweet little button noses and lovely big eyes… Congratulations! :)
Congrats! It is an exciting, rocky ride (I say as the mother of a 15-month-old.) Sleep and go to movies, etc, NOW, since the first 6 months will be a blur, and you will probably be both elated and sleep-deprived and cranky.
I hate to sound like a Precious Moments figurine, but now I finally get what people mean when they say babies are a blessing.
I’ve been waiting for this announcement. Congratulations to you both.
Congrats!! How exciting!! I’m ready to see some nursery ideas! Remember to relax, relax, relax, time really flies, enjoy every moment with your bump!!
Congratulations! I just had my first baby a week ago and there’s nothing better. I could stare at her precious (not screaming) face for hours.
I hope you have an uneventful pregnancy and a quick and easy birth.
Yay! Seems like all of my creative blog gals are PG or had a baby!!! Something MUST be in the air!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! How exciting!
(Oh! and now you’ll get to design a nursery!)
Did you girl bloggers drink some fertile waters or something? There seems to be a rash of knocked up decorators/bloggers.
Congratulations!!!!
YEAH! I had a feeling beginning w/ the “whimsy” post a while back! Can hardly wait for you!! :)
Congratulations! I’m joining you on the baby bandwagon (due April 17th). Wishing you a happy and healthy nine months! Can’t wait to see your nursery design, baby announcements and the countless other creative things you’ll come up with.
How exciting! I’ve been reading your blog for a long time, and although I’m not a mom yet, as a graphic designer I’m looking forward to how you create a kid’s space. I know it will be as beautiful as the rest of your home! Congrats!
Congratulations!! I hope everything goes well for the rest of your pregnancy. Can’t wait to see what kinds of things you will be doing to prepare for your little one.
Oh my gosh, how exciting!
yay! congratulations you two!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the baby and… the nursery, of course!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I’ve been reading your blog for sometime now and what a nice surprise. My son was born on April 14th, great time to have a baby.
Congrats! I’ve been a fan of your adorable products and blog for some time. Weirdly enough, I’m also a resident of Oak Park so we might even be neighbors! :)
Best,
Rebecca
AMAZING! Can’t wait to see the nursery, and a thousand congratulations to you both! :)
Congratulations Nicole!
I read your blog daily and I knew something was up with some of the clues and the general quietness around here!
That is my birthday!!! It has served me well :) Congrats!!!
Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations! Your baby is already fabulous thanks to his/her parents’ sense of style!
congratulations! i was wondering if you were pregnant since you were talking about being sick so much. when my best friend was pregnant she was sick a LOT during the first trimester, but then it got better!
Wow! I’ve made a disappearing act from the blogsphere so I’m just catching up today. Congratulations!!
oh nice one! Happy baby-to-be news! I wish all three of you the best!
So now down to practical matters…I had a change table that was pretty and all but really – ten years along – it’s now down in the basement being used as a storage thing. So have you thought about a dresser you love with a pad on top for changing baby on? There’s lot’s of good ones now, and all the dresser drawers will provide a place for “diaper change accoutrement”! It’s a piece of furniture with far more use in the future as your lovely Borghese Dresser mood boards prove! I say spend the moolah on a dresser you love or a great piece of art for the nursery walls…Baby will thank you one day!
Is it too early to enquire? Are there any baby names you’re considering that we can all weigh in on???
finally!! i knew it was only a matter of time. i kept thinking, “all this “home” talk and still no baby???”, lolol. congrats.
Whoot! Congrats!!
Late to this news but CONGRATS!!!
Exciting news! I have to say I was a bit worried when you were talking about not feeling well, but NOW we know why & I can totally relate. You are on such an adventure! It is fun to have a little sidekick around the office, even when it’s a distraction from getting work done ; ) Look forward to your posts on pregnancy,nursery, all that good stuff.
yeah!!!! congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS NICOLE!!! :D
Congrats Nicole and Brandon!!
I am so excited for you two!
Cant wait to see the baby’s nursery!!
Congratulations Nicole & Brandon! If not already, you will be feeling much better soon.
Congrats!!! love the “baby” magnets!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
That’s awesome news! High 5!
Can’t wait to see how lovely your kid’s room is going to be!
Congratulations! I love those baby magnets!
Long time reader – never commented however, except for now. Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the nursery.
CONGRATULATIONS FROM SPAIN!!!
Congrats! The baby is going to have the best digs!
Congrats! How exciting!
And I vote for the Target changing table. It’s a temporary piece, used for a very specific task, so it’s OK to cheap out on it.
Congrats to you two… soon to be three!
I neglect to check in with your site for a few weeks, and look what happens! I’m so bummed I missed the big announcement, but I’m thrilled for you both. I’m looking forward to seeing all the wonderful baby-related posts and decorating tips!
Where the heck have I been?! I just saw your flickr pic on the coat and was like “wha?!” How wonderfully exciting!
That first trimester can be so scary (I had some bleeding as well) but the second is absolutely wonderful. All the big things start happening…the quickening, people realizing that you’re pregnant and not just putting on weight, you start feeling movement on the outside. It really was a special time for us.
Congrats, congrats, congrats! You’re going to be such a great crafty mama! And as always, feel free to email. This is all new to me too!
Congratulations! We’ve just had our first baby, she is 3 months old now and it is such a fun and exciting time. And shopping/decorating for them is great fun! All the best.
I’m a little late but congratulations! I could have almost written your post as I am due April 7th and also had a rough trimester, with bleeding, bed rest et al. Happy to hear that all is well with you!
[...] pregnancy has been less worrisome than the first, but I have been exhausted (and nauseous). I’m looking forward to getting a little energy back [...]
Congratulations! You look great! I hope your pregnancy goes well, and I look forward to hearing about it on here.
Oops! I meant to post that on today’s post. I was on the wrong page and didn’t know it. :)