Another Baby

We’re going to have another baby!

Eleanor and Me

Also, I think our matching mother/daughter dresses are funny. ;)

This 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 and feeling better as I head into the second trimester.

Eleanor and Me

I’m due February 12 and Eleanor won’t turn two until April 29, so we’ll have two under two for a while. Sounds… challenging! But it also sounds fun.

Comments

414 responses to “Another Baby”

  1. Mandy Ford Avatar

    Congratulations! You two look so cute :)

  2. Kalee Avatar

    I caught onto this on twitter a few weeks ago and have been waited with bated breath for the announcement! How exciting! Congrats! I love the yellow!

  3. jodi Avatar

    so exciting!! congrats!

  4. Allison Avatar

    Awwww! Congrats!

  5. Franny Avatar
    Franny

    Congratulations Nicole!

    I love the yellow on you both :)

  6. Sandy a la Mode Avatar

    a HUGE congrats!!! how exciting!! btw, love the matching yellow dresses!

  7. nicole Avatar

    YAY congratulations nicole!!! i hope this pregnancy continues to progress smoothly :D

  8. Kelly Avatar

    congrats nicole!!! xo

  9. Ludmila {creamylife.com} Avatar

    congratulations! I’m so happy for all of you!

  10. Jen Avatar

    Exciting!! Congratulations!

  11. bink & boo Avatar

    Oh my goodness! Congratulations.

    P.S. Very sweet pictures of you, Eleanor, and the little bun.

  12. Lauren Avatar

    Oh my goodness! Congratulations on expanding your little family!

  13. beth Avatar
    beth

    Exciting! Congrats!

  14. Jules Avatar

    Mazel Tov – you look wonderful!

  15. Kelly B Avatar
    Kelly B

    YAY, I’m so happy for you! I’m also excited because my daughter Lila is a month younger than Eleanor (5/30/09) and we’re due with our second on 2/20. I always love your E pics and videos. Oh, and your dresses are adorable!!

  16. In Honor Of Design Avatar

    Nicole,
    Congratulations! That is so very exciting! My husband and I just found out we are having our second as well! Due in April…so my two will be just under two years apart. No better gift you can give your kids than siblings!
    Best wishes for a great rest of the pregnancy!
    Anna

  17. Valentina Avatar

    Congratulations!

  18. dana Avatar

    Congratulations!!! Love the yellow dresses! So cute!

  19. Ana Avatar

    Congrats Nicole!

  20. Chandra Avatar
    Chandra

    Congrats to you all!!

  21. Nolita Morgan Avatar

    So happy for you guys! I am an “Irish Triplet” – my brother is 10 mos older and my sister is just under 2 years younger and I never knew how my mother stayed sane (maybe she didn’t) until a few month ago when we added 2 toddlers into our family. David will be 3 next month while Aubrey will be 2 the following month. And our oldest Emi is 8. It’s a lot of monkey-see, monkey-do in our household! Never a dull moment. Hope your nausea goes away very soon so you can have a blissful pregnancy getting prepared for baby #2!

  22. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Congratulations!

  23. Allison Avatar

    That is so exciting! Congratulations!!!!

  24. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    OMG!!! CONGRATS!!! So exciting!!! I am due January 8:) Yippee!

  25. Jennifer Hamilton Avatar
    Jennifer Hamilton

    Congratulations!! So Fun!!

  26. Ladna Amin Avatar

    Oh wow Nicole! Congrats! Wish the best for you and your family!

  27. Julie Avatar

    Congratulations – what wonderful news!!

  28. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Congrats!

  29. Emily Avatar

    Congratulations! What great news. My daughter was born on February 12th. It’s a good birthday to have.

  30. Patti Avatar

    Ah, Congrats to you and your family! What an exciting time for all of you :)

    As a side note: You commented on your matching dresses and it reminded me of when I was a little girl… My mother use to sew matching outfits for herself and me. My older sister called us “The Sheet and the Pillowcase” which to this day makes me giggle just a bit!

    Looking forward to watching your family grow! :)

    And you were right! Mondays ARE a great day to share news.

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      ā€œThe Sheet and the Pillowcaseā€
      That’s really cute!

  31. katie Avatar

    congrats! you look great, love the pictures!

  32. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Congratulations!

  33. Laura Avatar

    Wow!! So happy for you. I am curious to see how you all fit into your little bungalow. And that yellow dress of yours is gorgeous! Congratulations!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Yep, we’re going to have to do a little rearranging of rooms to fit us all in.

  34. Lee Avatar

    Congratulations! You’ll love having your kids close together, my first two are 13 months apart and the last two are 11 months apart. Tons of work, but now that they’re all in double digits, so worth it!

  35. alison Avatar

    Congrats!! What a fun time!

  36. Rebecca Avatar

    Yay!!! Congratulations! Love the matching dresses ;-)

  37. Redlilocks {Swoon Worthy} Avatar

    Congrats to you & your family! How wonderful, so excited for you all! xx

  38. Melissa Avatar

    Congratulations! Aren’t children wonderful? So happy for you and your family!

  39. drey Avatar

    how gorgeous :) congrats!!!!!!!

  40. Ivanchika Avatar
    Ivanchika

    Hooray!!!!
    That’s awesome news!!!!
    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  41. lauren Avatar

    awww, congrats! seems like everyone is pregnant or just had a baby! i hope it is my turn again soon. my son was also due on feb 12th, then they changed it to the 14th, but he came early on january 30th. it would be so sweet for your baby to come on valentines day. much love <3

  42. Fiona Richards Avatar

    Congrats – and you look gorgeous!
    Fiona

  43. the southern hostess Avatar

    Eek! So exciting. Congratulations. You look beautiful!

  44. Catherine Avatar

    Congratulations Nicole! So pleased for you all.

    Also, you look fabulous.

    Also also, those shoes!

  45. Rhea (Greek Feaster) Avatar

    No way!!!
    Congratulations to you and your husband on another special little friend joining your family. Most of all, congratulations to Eleanor on being a big sista!!

  46. Claudia Avatar

    Congratulations!!! I had 2 babies under 2 as well, it’s a lot of work but then they grow up as friends. Who fight over toys. All the time. But they’re friends. :D

  47. Sonja Avatar

    Congrats!!!! :)

    I’m due with my first on March 11, so you’re pretty much exactly a month ahead of me. I find this interesting for no good reason.

    (And no, I haven’t announced publicly yet since I’m still in the 1st trimester, but I’m 99% sure that no one I know is reading this.)

    CONGRATS AGAIN!!!!!!!!

  48. Sasha Avatar
    Sasha

    How wonderful!! I’m so excited for you all! Congrats =)

  49. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    So exciting!!! Congrats! Will you find out the sex of the baby? What will you do with the nursery? Can’t wait to see how if all progresses:)

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      We’re eager to find out what gender the baby is, but not far along enough to tell. Another two months or so! The nursery will stay a nursery, and Eleanor will be getting a new bedroom.

  50. casey Avatar

    yea! congratulations!! love your dress!

  51. HollyP Avatar
    HollyP

    Congratulations!

    I have two daughters not quite two years apart, too. From what I remember, that exhaustion won’t be going away for a good long while! Sleep now!

  52. Amy Awesome Avatar

    Congratulations! February is a good month for having babies! (Also, do send me some baby dust!)

  53. amber Avatar

    Congrats!!

  54. Allie Avatar

    Congratulations! So happy for you and your family!!!

  55. Mrs. Foot Avatar

    Congratulations!!

  56. Richelle Avatar
    Richelle

    Congrats! I’m looking forward to hearing about your adventures as a foursome…

  57. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    Hooray for Babies! And big sisters! And two under two! My little boys are 21 months apart so I understand the…. challenge. But it was a fun kind of exhausting. Now, at ages almost 2 and 3.5, they are each other’s favorite. So excited for you!

  58. Michelle Rosecrans Avatar
    Michelle Rosecrans

    congrats! those are seriously cute dresses.

  59. Wendy Avatar

    Congratulations!!! Hope you’re feeling better soon :)

  60. Rachel @ La Bella Bungalow Avatar

    So exciting Nicole! Congrats! Lot’s to look forward to.

    Rachel
    xoxo

  61. andrea @ Food Not Fuss Avatar

    Aw, that’s such wonderful news! Congratulations to you and your (expanding!) family! :D

  62. Krystle Avatar

    Awe! They’ll be each others best friend! Congrats :)

  63. lori Avatar

    congrats nicole! how exciting for you & the family!

  64. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations!

  65. Mandi Avatar

    Congratulations!! My two are 15 mths apart. The first couple weeks will be an adjustment. After that it will be perfect. Having the kids so close together is the best choice I’ve ever made. They are 10 and 9 now and the very best of friends (boy and girl). Plus you don’t hear “Mom I’m bored” quite as much. Because, they have a built in playmate. :)

  66. Christina Avatar

    Congrats, Nicole (and Brandon)!

  67. Karena Avatar

    Congratulations!! So exciting and you look just beautiful!

  68. Kelly W Avatar

    Congratulations!

  69. amy goodhouse Avatar

    Such great news! So happy for you and your family :)

  70. jules @ The Diversion Project Avatar

    lovely news!! congratulations :)

  71. Krystina Avatar

    How exciting for you! Congratulations!

  72. Jaime Runs Avatar

    YAY! I am so happy for you Nicole! You are glowing! :) xoxo

  73. Kaylee Avatar

    Congrats!!!!!! I am SO thrilled for you!!!

  74. Anna Avatar

    Congratulations!! That is terrific news. I am due with my first a couple of weeks before you. I KNOW what you mean about the tiredness..I am still waiting for mine to disappear and the bloom to start!

  75. Bryn Avatar

    wow!!! awesome!!

    I’ve always said I want four children, and I’ll probably have them close together… whenever we do end up having them!

    So cool! Congrats!

  76. jen@homeinthecountry Avatar

    Congrats!

    Love your matching mama-baby dresses!

  77. urbanbydesign Avatar
    urbanbydesign

    Congratulations Nicole! You and Eleanor look adorable!

  78. Samantha Avatar

    oh my gosh, congratulations! thats a similar age gap that i had with my two girls, my first daughter was 10 months old when I had the un expected surprise of falling for my second daughter! (we don’t like to refer to her as an accident we say a welcome surprise)is that your bunp already? not twins is it? What does Eleanor think of it?
    fun fun fun!

  79. Rachael Avatar
    Rachael

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! As a mother of a 3 year old AND a 2 year old….hold on to your hat and get ready for a thrilling/frustrating/exhausting/magical/wondrous time!!! : ) All the best to your family. Love your blog and your style!

  80. Liz Avatar

    Whoa! What a great coincidence! You look beautiful! Congrats!

  81. Danielle Avatar

    I knew it after I read your FB comment! YAH! I am so happy for your family! I can’t believe how fast time flies! She has grown up so quickly and is now going to have a sibling.

  82. Mari Avatar
    Mari

    Congratulations! You make a beautiful pregnant woman :)

  83. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    Congratulations! I also had two babies about 22 months apart. It’s busy but joyous! So happy for you and your lovely family!

  84. Sandy Avatar

    Wonderful news! My hubby and I are attempting the same thing!

  85. lala Avatar

    Congratulations!!

  86. Amanda Joy Avatar

    AH congratulations! Such adorable pictures!

  87. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Oh my, I’m so excited for you, Brandon and Eleanor!!! You look amazing :)))))

    Me, my sister and brother are all 18 months apart, and I love when I see other families with children who are within 2 years of each other … I loved growing up with siblings who were relatively close to my age!

  88. Catherine Avatar

    Congratulations! How exciting! Eleanor will love being a big sister. And you look beautiful–love that dress!

  89. Alana Avatar

    That is wonderful news, Nicole. Heartfelt congrats to you and your little family. :)

    And I have to confess, I can’t wait to see what you do with the new nursery!

  90. Cristina Avatar

    Wow! And just as you lost the baby weight from Eleanor! Congrats! So happy for you and Brandon! And hooray Eleanor gets to be a big sister. Are you going to do photos of your new baby in the Eames rocker as well?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      I know, just in time to gain all the weight back. At least I know how to lose it again.

      Yes, I’m going to do the Eames rocker photos with the new baby also!

  91. Erika Avatar
    Erika

    Congratulations! You and Eleanor look so pretty in your yellow dresses!

  92. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Congratulations!!!

  93. Benita Avatar

    Grattis!!!

  94. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    Woohoo!

  95. Anna Elena Avatar

    amazing! congratulations!

  96. elizabeth Avatar

    Yay for you!!! You look so beautiful!

  97. Chelsea Avatar

    You are going to be one busy lady. Congrats!

  98. molly Avatar

    So happy for you, Nicole!

  99. Adrian Ryce Avatar
    Adrian Ryce

    Congratulations! And I love the dresses!

  100. anne Avatar

    Congratulations! How exciting! Love the photos too.

  101. Carolyn Avatar

    Whoa…look at all of your comments already! I’m here to say the same: “Congratulations! You both look darling. And you are looking great!”

  102. Emily Avatar

    Congrats! My 3rd baby was born on April 23. I’ve enjoyed seeing Eleanor’s monthly baby photos as she changed along with my little guy Griffin. Now we are due with #4 on Feb. 9. Our babies are just days apart. I’ll enjoy seeing all the nursery ideas you have. Since I already have a TON of baby stuff with this one being #4 I won’t be doing a new nursery this time. But I’ll be living vicariously thru you. LOL. Best wishes!

  103. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    How cute are you and Eleanor?! Congratulations!

  104. Lisa Avatar

    Oh, congrats and I hope all will go very well with you. I love the matching yellow outfits very much.

    Take Care.

    Love Lisa

  105. Naomi Avatar
    Naomi

    Congratulations to you all :)

  106. erika edith Avatar

    Congratulations! How much more exciting is this than a leaky roof?! Wishing you all the best.

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Much more exciting. :)

  107. Jessicah Avatar

    Congratulations! I found your blog after our Eleanor was born this April 22nd, but it’s kind of cool to see your Eleanor growing so fast, since she’s almost exactly a year older than ours. I love your dress in these pictures!

  108. susy Avatar

    Oh wow! wow!!!!!

    Congratulations. I am so happy for you! : )

  109. Olivia Avatar

    I had 2 under 2 for almost a year. My kids are 14 months apart, and it was SO FUN. Tough sometimes but a lot of fun! Good luck & congrats!

  110. LeeAnn Avatar

    Congratulations! So exciting! My brother and I were close in age growing up and it was so much fun (as a kid!) to have a playmate around! Good luck!

  111. Nicole RJ Avatar

    Big congrats! I’m due a few weeks before you {with our first}. Looking forward to more nursery inspiration on your blog!

  112. Rebecca Avatar

    Congratulations! To you and your entire family!

  113. Melissa Avatar

    Congratulations! Eleanor is going to make such a good big sister!

  114. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Congrats!!

  115. Suzonne Avatar

    Wow! More baby news today. Congratulations!!

  116. rachel Avatar

    congratulations!! you look radiant, of course :)

  117. patricia Avatar

    Congratulations Nicole! You look great!

  118. Erin Avatar

    Oh, congratulations!! What fantastic news!!!

  119. Sarah Avatar

    Congrats! what exciting news. love the matching yellow dresses :)

  120. Karrie Avatar

    Congratulations!

  121. tia Avatar
    tia

    wow, congratulations! a lot of my friends and family members are on their second child too. two are already here and two more are on the way. how exciting!

  122. Sophie Avatar

    When I read this on twitter, I actually said ‘awwww’ out loud! Congrats!

  123. Kristin Avatar

    Congratulations!
    You look so cute and I love that dress! :)

  124. April Avatar

    Oh my goodness! Congratulations! You look beautiful! And love those matching dresses. How sweet.

  125. Caitlin Avatar

    congratulations!

  126. Kate Avatar

    Congrats!! And I love your yellow dresses, very cute :)

  127. Rhianne Avatar

    What wonderful news, congratulations – I love your dresses, you both look lovely!

  128. Shen Dove Style Avatar

    Congrats and your matching outfits are adorable!

  129. Clair Avatar
    Clair

    Congrats! Glad to hear the pregnancy is going smoother than the last. I hope you are feeling better soon!

  130. cynthia Avatar
    cynthia

    OMG! Congrats!! I am so happy for you and the family. You and Eleanor look so pretty together. Reminds me of an old photo of my grandmother and I in the garden wearing our dresses. Too cute!

  131. Terri Avatar
    Terri

    Congrats, Nicole! You are glowing and Eleanor is as adorable as ever.

  132. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    So exciting! We are expecting our second in November. Having two seems terrifying and exciting at the same time. Congrats.

  133. Breanna Avatar

    Congrats! You look fabulous!!! Can’t wait to see another pretty baby!!!

  134. Shrie >> Lo & Behold Avatar

    You look fabulous… and wow! So exciting.

  135. Rachel Avatar

    Congratulations! February 12th is my b-day too! You look amazing and that yellow dress is fabulous.

  136. Elaine Avatar
    Elaine

    Congratulations! My two girls are 20 months apart and the youngest will be celebrating her first birthday this weekend. In the beginning, it is incredibly tiring, crazy, hectic, but it doesn’t last for long. By this time you’re a pro! I was worried that the first year was going to be tough, but turned out that after about six months, when the little one was able to sit up on her own, everything got a lot easier. She loves to watch and listen to everything that her big sis is doing and saying. And the older one is (most of the time) so sweet and gentle with her little sis. Congrats again, and looking forward to hearing if Eleanor is going to have a little brother or sister!

  137. Robyn Avatar

    congratulations! you look wonderfully cute & happy :)

  138. May Avatar
    May

    Congratulations, that must be exciting news!

  139. Stephanie@Geezees Avatar

    Congrats, this is such wonderful news.
    Very cute photos!

  140. Katrina Avatar

    Congrats!! I’m so happy for you and you family. I love your yellow dress and matching your daughters is so precious, get that pics framed asap :)

  141. Corie Avatar
    Corie

    Congrats, Nicole! And big sister Eleanor! How fun!

    My boys are 22 months apart, and yeah, it was tough for a while I guess… now, three years later, I don’t even remember it! You just do what needs to be done. :)

    Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

  142. BƩa Avatar
    BƩa

    Congratulations!
    my sis and I are only 18 months apart, but I love that!

  143. Kathryn S Avatar

    Congratulations! I hope you are feeling better soon. Our third baby is due March 4, so I’m right there with you! I’m so much more tired and sick this time around as well, but it could be the 4 and 2.5 year old boys running me ragged. The first six months with 2 under 2 are pretty rough, but after the little one starts sleeping a bit better, things get easier, and now my guys are (usually) great friends!

  144. Holly Avatar

    EEEK, congrats!!!! I adore the matching dresses- you two look so bright and happy! :)
    xoxox Holly

  145. Kendall Avatar
    Kendall

    Congratulations! (You look fantastic by the way!)

  146. Nuit Avatar

    oh my goodness!!! what a blessing!!! i had no idea! you looked just so-not-pregnant on the last photos u uploaded!!!! CONGRATS!!!

  147. Jackie Avatar

    Congratualtions!!! I never comment but I couldn’t resist. I have been reading your blog since before you were even pregnant with Eleanor. I got pregnant shortly after you and loved seeing what was to come =) Good luck and hope the second trimester is a little easier on ya!

  148. Kerry Avatar

    Congrats! That is great news! You look fantastic, and I love the matching mommy-daughter dresses!

  149. At Home with Kim Vallee Avatar

    Congratulations, Nicole! You both look pretty on your yellow dress.

  150. Amy@Pikaland Avatar

    Congrats Nicole! Love the dress — that yellow is stunning!

  151. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    My birthday is February 12th. It’s a great day! :) Congratulations!

  152. nole Avatar

    Congratulations Nicole!!

  153. Kelly Avatar

    congratulations!

  154. Rosa Avatar

    Congratulations! Now, you know we are going to ask if you know the gender; and if so (or not) what the design of the nursery will be. Have you thought that far ahead?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      We don’t know the gender yet, but we are looking forward to finding out. Once we know, we can start planning the new nursery design.

  155. Audrie Avatar

    Oh my goodness! Congratulations! My cousin’s born Feb 12 and she just found out she’s pregnant too :)

  156. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    Congratulations! I don’t think your dresses are too matchy- they’re just right. :)

  157. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    Congratulations! I was hoping that was your big announcement :) Eleanor will be a wonderful big sister.

  158. kat Avatar

    yay! Congrats! you’re due a week before me :) I’m SO with you on getting over the nausea and exhaustion. Yay! Your first is gorgeous – are you going to do the same monthly picture for the second?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Yes, I’ll be doing monthly photos for the new little one as well. And congratulations to you too!

  159. katrina Avatar
    katrina

    Congratulations!

  160. Centsational Girl Avatar

    Fantastic news !!!! You and Eleanor look simply smashing in yellow ! Both my kidlets are two years apart and I confess the first six months of a newborn and toddler mix are maddening, but you eventually find your groove, and having siblings that close will mean they share an entire childhood of memories.

    Congratulations!!

    Kate

  161. michelle Avatar
    michelle

    wonderful news!!!! all the best to the 3 er, 4 of you!!!

  162. Shawna Wagoner Avatar
    Shawna Wagoner

    Congratulations! I was pregnant the same time as you last time and am pregnant again as well…with my third though. Love your dress – is it maternity? Can you send the source, I think I may need it for the end of summer. It seems just right to at least make me look not tired and ready to run to the bathroom. :)

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      The dress is by Down East Basics (I bought it from Fred Flare months ago) – not maternity.

  163. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Congratulations!

  164. Linley Avatar

    Congratulations!! Ahh I’m so excited for you :D

  165. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Congratulations!

  166. Brigitte Avatar

    Congratulations!!

    (those dresses are just too cute!)

  167. victoria Avatar

    yipeee! congratulations nicole. you’re such a good momma, now x2! :)

  168. Melissa Avatar

    Congrats! How exciting. Love the matching dresses

  169. Amy Avatar

    Yay, we won’t be missing out on month-by-month baby pictures for awhile! BOTH of my little sisters are due right around the same time as you – babies everywhere!

  170. MRG Avatar
    MRG

    I would say congrats, but I’d rather say, “I look forward to seeing the new nursery!” :)

  171. Two Lovely Spaces Avatar

    Congrats. So exciting!

  172. Jessica J Avatar

    Congrats! I’m due with my second (a boy!) in less than 2 weeks and also have a little girl who won’t be 2 until November — so the two under two is going to be interesting. :) Can’t wait to see the nursery!!

  173. Nicole S. Avatar

    Mazal Tov! That’s fantastic news!

  174. jo Avatar
    jo

    congrats! what a surprise to see you looking so pregnant! it took me a second to figure out it wasn’t an old pic since eleanor was in the pic too ;)

  175. Focipresley (Bon) Avatar
    Focipresley (Bon)

    Great news and a great look! Cheers!

  176. Courtney Avatar

    So excited and can’t wait to see what you come with in preparation for this babe!

  177. Cara Avatar

    Congrats! What exciting news!

  178. Katie @ goodLife {eats} Avatar

    How exciting! I can’t wait to see what you do with Eleanor’s big girl room and the new baby’s nursery. Congrats!

  179. Umbrella Island Avatar

    OMG!!!! Congratulations!!!!! <3

  180. Gina Avatar

    CONGRATS, Nicole!! I am so happy for your family. :)

  181. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    CONGRATULATIONS!

  182. Ali @ His Birdie's Nest Avatar

    Congratulations! How exciting :)
    Also, I think your matching dresses are adorable!

  183. Johanna Avatar

    Wow…so exciting and adorable picture! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see how this nursery transforms!

  184. CNash Avatar
    CNash

    Wow…congrats on baby #2. Sounds exciting!! Best Wishes :)

  185. Mary Anne Avatar
    Mary Anne

    Congratulations on a beautiful addition to your beautiful life!

  186. Liz@VioletPosy Avatar

    Congratulations! You both look so cute in those dresses. February 12th is my birthday too, so a great day to be due ;) Best Wishes x

  187. Jenny Avatar

    Congratulations!!!
    How exciting! You look great, and I love the matching outfits!

  188. Kenziepoo Avatar

    Congrats! So excited for you! Loving those outfits too you both have on!

    Rachelle xo

  189. Adventures In Babywearing Avatar

    You were at Peggy Notebaert here, yes? :) I think you are going to love having Eleanor and her sibling close together. My first two are close in age like that and now they are 8 & 9 and still the best of friends.

    Steph

  190. Robin Avatar
    Robin

    Love the dresses – so cute! I thought your big news might be a book deal on a Making it Lovely design book. :-)

  191. Cecy Avatar
    Cecy

    CONGRATULATIONS! I’m due 2/14. Good luck. Have you tried the Sea Bands? They stopped the nausea immediately.

  192. Heather Avatar

    How wonderful! Congratulations! Love the dresses, by the way. I’m still getting used to having one baby, but I look forward to being inspired by your adventures with two!

  193. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    Hooray! Twice the joy. Congratulations!!

  194. lindsay Avatar

    Congrats! I’ve followed your blog for a long time but never commented. I’m due Feb 14 with my first!! Yay for babies. Your dress is gorgeous. I can’t wait to see what you name the second baby. Are you finding out the sex? I find out mid September. Best of luck! Almost out of the first trimester!

  195. erin / dfm Avatar

    YESSSSSSSSS!!! you look FANTASTIC! :) congratulations, sweet nicole. you make such an amazing mother, i can see it through the pics.

  196. simplygrove Avatar

    Yay! Congrats Nicole!!!

  197. julie. Avatar
    julie.

    wow! And you look so amazing!
    My little girl was born a few weeks before miss. e. and I can’t fathom being preggers again right now. You are one heckuva lady!

  198. lauren Avatar

    YAY YAY YAY!!!! You two make cute babies! Congrats!

  199. Carol Avatar

    Big virtual hugs to you! Hope the illin’ gets better. My little boys are 22 months apart and are 3 and 2 right now. They fight like little dogs sometimes but they are each other’s best little bud and I wouldn’t have done it any other way. :)

  200. tm Avatar
    tm

    congrats on #2!

    jolly ranchers candy helped me immensely with the nausea. i was so sick my entire pregnancy with #2. i kept them everywhere, in my pocket, car, purse, next to my bed.

  201. Unplanned Cooking Avatar

    Congrats! I think the pregnancies get progressively harder the more children you have to chase around. But watching the kiddos play together is worth it :).

  202. Christine P Avatar
    Christine P

    Oh congratulations! You both look adorable.

  203. handmadeflowers Avatar

    Congrats!! Love the matching dresses. So pretty!

  204. Beth-Anne Jones Avatar

    Congratulations!!!! You look beautiful and your matching dresses are to die for! I had two boys in 15 months so I know you will be busy but it’s great when they are a little bit older and play together. I am expecting my third (in 4 years – I think we need to whoa this time line) any day now. Wishing you all the best.

  205. Abbie Avatar

    Congratulations! I think the coordinated dresses are too cute.

  206. liz @ bon temps beignet Avatar

    AHHHHH!!!! Congrats! You look so cute with your little bump!

  207. Cathi Avatar

    Congratulations! Both you and Eleanor look so lovely! Pregnancy agrees with you. We cannot wait to meet Eleanor’s new brother or sister.

    Again, congratulations, and glad to hear you’re feeling better.

  208. melissa Avatar

    you two are so cute! Congratulations!!!! Almost makes me want another one- being pregnant was so fun!

  209. Christine Avatar

    HUGE congratulations to you and your family!! I always loved being close in age to my siblings (ok, maybe not teenage years) they’ll always have a little buddy to play with.

    I love your dresses, you look amazing!

  210. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    Congratulations!!! The matching dresses are lovely…you look so happy!

  211. Monica Avatar

    Congrats and all the best! You look fab!!

  212. Corey Avatar
    Corey

    Congratulations to you and your family! You look great! My son was born in June of last year and I’m six wks along with my second. (Due March 30th) Glad to see how you make it lovely first!

  213. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Congratulations! And don’t worry, my little ones are 22 months apart as well and it has worked out well for us (and them).

  214. Megan Elizabeth Avatar

    Congratulations!!
    I’m excited to see what you’ll do for Eleanor’s new room and of course how you’ll transform the nursery if it’s a boy!

  215. Corey Avatar
    Corey

    PS — I think you’re at the Notebaert? I am partial to the museum since it’s where I got married.

  216. Reesa Avatar
    Reesa

    Congrats! How exciting!

  217. Melissa Avatar

    C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S!!! WOO HOO for little babies!

    My grandma’s first two were 16 months apart & she keeps telling me it was such a blessing that they were so close! My grandpa was off at the war & the two of them entertained each other & helped her get along. Also, I hear practically everything is easier with two.

    You look absolutely FABULOUS in your dress. Love it.

  218. coral Avatar
    coral

    Congratulations – such wonderful news!
    I’m getting ready for my first, coming in about six weeks. I’m so slow in trying to get everything ready in time, I can’t believe you were painting your porch around this time!

  219. Tammy Avatar

    AAhhh!! That’s so great! Congrats!

    Thanks for including your readers in your journey. I feel some kinship with you. Henry (our first) was born shortly after Eleanor, and we will have our second right before you have yours. (I’m at 18 weeks right now.)

  220. jana@opalnevershouts Avatar

    Lovely dresses! Congrats, they will always have a friend to play with.

  221. Joy_UK Avatar
    Joy_UK

    Oh Wow Congratulations! This is such exciting news!

    How far gone are you?

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

  222. nikki, 29, chicago Avatar
    nikki, 29, chicago

    Oh Nicole, that is such wonderful news! You look in such great shape. Another nursery to create. I can’t wait to see it! Good things!

  223. Robyn Avatar
    Robyn

    Congrats! This must be really exciting for you. It’s been great fun reading all your posts about Eleanor, I’m excited to have more now!

  224. Emily Hilleke Avatar
    Emily Hilleke

    Great news! Eleanor and her little buddy will be the best of friends!

  225. Amanda Avatar

    I had a feeling this is what you were going to be announcing. Congrats and you (and Eleanor) look adorable as ever! Love your Flickr post of the red bathing suits too- so fun.

  226. Kate Avatar

    Congratulations! We’re expecting our second, too. I’m due Feb. 8, so it’ll be fun to “know” someone else who’s on the same schedule. Isn’t it crazy how different one pregnancy can be from the next? This time is totally different from my first.

  227. bridget b. Avatar
    bridget b.

    congratulations! cute picture of you and Eleanor.

  228. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    Wow!! Congrats :) You seem like a wonderful Mom!

  229. Kendra @ My First Kitchen Avatar

    Congratulations, Nicole!!! We’re all so excited for you! We’re thinking of having two kids in two years, too. You’re about six months ahead of us, so I’ll see how you maintain your sanity. :)

  230. Carey Avatar

    Congratulations! You look fantastic!

  231. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    Does this mean more monthly Maternity Style posts??? I sure hope so! Congrats again:)

  232. Lisa Avatar

    Congratulations!!!!! How exciting. Can’t wait to read about another little one. Crossing my fingers for more maternity postings.

  233. Miss B Avatar

    Woo hoo!!!!! What wonderful news! Congrats to you all, can’t wait to ‘meet’ the new addition.

  234. Yvonne Avatar

    Many congratulations to the the 3 of you!!!

  235. Sally S. Avatar
    Sally S.

    I’ve been a reader for about a year now and just have to say congratulations on the new addition!!
    I’m currently pregnant with our third and due in a month. With our daughter at 19 months, we get comments all the time from strangers about how close together they are and how full my hands are going to be…
    Just remember, they’ll be full of blessings!

  236. Rachael B. Avatar
    Rachael B.

    Congratulations! We just found out *surprise!* that my thyroid wasn’t acting up, I was actually pregnant! And very tired. I’m due Feb. 16th. Planets were aligned that week….

  237. Jenna Avatar
    Jenna

    Congrats!!! My two oldest were 23 months apart…Not quite as close as your two. And, yes, it’s hard, but it’s very fun and rewarding too! We are due with baby #3 (a girl!) in October, and she and the middle guy will be 28 months apart. I know we’ll have our hands full, but kiddos are so fun and silly and yummy and absolutely adorable! All the best to you and your growing family!

  238. Sugar Avatar

    Wowza. Congrats, congrats. Love the matching outfits. So cute.

  239. Danielle @ hello owl Avatar

    Congrats.how exciting!!
    P.S your matching outfits are super cute.

  240. K Avatar
    K

    CONGRATULATIONS to your family! I love your blog and can’t wait to see how you handle the bedroom situation of two little ones in a multi-story smallish bungalow. I have a 2 year old daughter and I’m due with my second (a boy!) in December. We live in a 1,300 sq foot bungalow, and are currently debating how we’re going to switch rooms around to make it work (room sharing? keep them separate? upstairs? downstairs? it’s a puzzle!).

    Best wishes for a happy and uneventful pregnancy! :)

  241. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    Congratulations! You did a good job of keeping it a surprise! Darling dresses.

  242. Carrie Hogan Avatar
    Carrie Hogan

    Congratulations! I loooove this picture! It has so mcuh character! LOVE THE YELLOW TOO!

  243. April Avatar

    Delurking to say Congratulations! Terrific news and I’m sure Miss Eleanor will be a most fabulous big sister. Love the yellow dresses and, as ever, your style.

  244. marybeth Avatar
    marybeth

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you! My baby boy is only 8 weeks old, and I am already feeling wistful about being pregnant again…I’m blaming it on crazy hormones right now. I can’t wait to see what the new nursery and Eleanor’s big girl bedroom look like in the future!

  245. Rachael Avatar
    Rachael

    Congratulations!
    My sister and I are 22 months apart and I wouldn’t trade it for the world! I still get to be her big sister and set the pace but now that we’re older we get to go through some of the biggest life changes together (dating, marriage, children etc.) You’re giving Eleanor a great gift in a sibling!

  246. Chanda Avatar
    Chanda

    Oh how exciting! My two are 20 months apart and it is a challenge but they are so close. They could not have more different personalities but really prefer to do everything together. I want a third but hate to do it now since they would be 6 and 8 years older.

    P.S. You both look great in that yellow!

  247. Jessie Avatar
    Jessie

    Congratulations!! (And I love the mother/daughter matching dresses. You guys look too cute for words!)

  248. tim'spumpkinspice Avatar

    congrats!
    we had Madeleine in June 2009 and we are due with Peanut-girl November 4th. 17 months apart- I hear they will be good friends =)
    my brother and I are 15 months apart
    my father-in-law and his sister are 11 months apart!
    it CAN be done! enjoy!

  249. Tatyana Avatar
    Tatyana

    How fantastic! I’m so happy for you and your (growing) family.

  250. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Congratulations, Nicole! Pregnancy suits you, as do yellow polka dots!

  251. Renee Nordholm Avatar

    Awww! Love the photo, you guys are too cute. Big congrats on the baby news! Can’t wait to read all about the lil tot!

  252. Ally Avatar

    Congratulations! I hope that everything goes well. It is exhausting chasing a baby with one on the way but yes it can be done. Just take some time to put your feet up every day and you’ll do just fine. :)

  253. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Congratulations!!! My brother and I are 15 months apart, and we’re incredibly close – more like Twins than regular siblings. I think it’s great to have kids so close in age. :D

  254. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    Congratulations and best wishes!!!

  255. Kris {The Freestyle Mom} Avatar

    Congrats! My daughter and son are also just under 2 years apart. It’s worked wonderfully! She was too young when he was born to be jealous and instead was just infatuated with a living baby doll. Now (at 3.5 and almost 2) they play together better than I could have expected.

    We’re waiting another year or so for baby 3, but when we are ready, I’d love for my third and fourth to be just as close as my first two. I like the instant friendship it’s created.

  256. maja Avatar

    you look beautiful. and happy. congratulations again.

  257. Kris Mays Avatar

    Congratulations! I had two under two and it is a lot of work but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. They are not even 17 months apart.

    Now I have five under 12 and that is a lot of fun, too!

  258. Khali Avatar
    Khali

    Congratulations! I had two under two (16 months apart) and it really wasn’t as challenging as I imagined. They are now fabulous friends. All the best of luck. Khali x

  259. Jenni Avatar

    Congratulations to you and your husband, Nicole!

  260. Connie Avatar
    Connie

    Congrats! I’m due Feb 14!

  261. Shilo Avatar

    Congratulations!
    Also, SUPER CUTE dress! It looks fabulous on you (and Eleanor).

  262. Jessica M Avatar
    Jessica M

    Congrats! I love the yellow dresses too!

  263. alicia Avatar
    alicia

    Congrats!! So exciting!

  264. Kristen Avatar

    Congrats! That’s so exciting!! :)

  265. Joi Avatar

    Congratulations!

  266. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Congrats! Where did you get your yellow dress. Im 5 months prego and feel like pregnant dresses just arent as cute… do tell!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      It’s a regular dress from Fred Flare (the label says “Down East Basics”).

  267. Colleen Avatar

    I knew it! I had a feeling when you had several posts recently about baby rooms :)
    Congrats!

  268. GirlsGoneChild Avatar

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Lucky babe. xoxoxo!

  269. Ali Avatar

    Ok, I’m a total blog stalker, but just wanted to pop out of the woodwork over here and say congratulations! I am so happy for you! My sister and I are only 14 months apart, so I know a bit about siblings-close-in-age, and it’s wonderful to have a friend the same age! I am sure Eleanor will love her/him!

  270. Molly Avatar

    Omigosh – congratulations! Yu’ll be fab.

  271. Joanna @MyMomShops Avatar

    Big congratulations to you and your family! Love those yellow dresses too. That first photo is really fantastic.

  272. Valerie Avatar

    yay! I was excited to read this post when I saw the title on my feed – thought somehow you were being tricky – but no! and hooray for looking radiant in yellow!

  273. Nicole Avatar

    Wow! I’m surprised but thrilled for you and your family! Congrats!

  274. Christine Avatar

    Congratulations! Such wonderful news!

  275. Pamela Avatar
    Pamela

    Congratulations! I had a baby girl one week after Eleanor was born, so I have been watching her grow on your beautiful blog along with my little one…I give you so much respect for being pregnant and raising Eleanor at the same time!!! Best of luck to you and your family, yay!

  276. CJ Avatar
    CJ

    I have two boys 18 months apart. They are now 4 and 5.5 and are finally good friends. It can be pretty hard in those early few months, but worth it in the end I think. As mums I believe we just adapt to whatever our circumstances. Enjoy and congrats!

  277. jo Avatar
    jo

    Best of luck!! The children are going to be the best of friends. My sister and I. She was born in February and I was born in December of the same year, as you can imagine my mom had her hands full.

  278. luuve Avatar

    CONGRATS :)

  279. Katie W Avatar

    Congratulations! You make such a lovely pregnant mama and that dress is adorable! It’s been so fun watching Eleanor grow each month, I can’t wait to see the new addition!

  280. Lori Danelle Avatar

    Congrats!!
    Our first was a surprise & then 9 months later I was shocked to find that I was a little over 4 weeks along with our second!! The first couple of years are a bit difficult, but now that our youngest is about to turn 2, things are getting REALLY easy. In the end, I couldn’t be happier having our two little 17 months apart. :)

    AND, LOVE LOVE LOVE your dress!

  281. pve Avatar

    wow, congrats to you! thrilled that you are having no. 2!!!
    pve

  282. Stephanie Avatar

    Congratulations! You look stunning! My daughter was born on Feb. 14th so you just might have a Valentine’s Day baby :)

  283. Vonnie Avatar

    What a wonderful blessing for all three of you! Enjoy this time.

  284. Today Hilary Avatar

    I have two girls that are a year and a half apart. Everything will fall into place even easier than you can believe…..Best wishes!

  285. MomnivoresDilemma Avatar

    A wise friend once joked, “One child is an accessory…two, a lifestyle change.”

    Monkey and Moose are 1 and 2, respectively…it’s a zoo here, but I wouldn’t have it any other way…

    CONGRATS!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      I love that quote!

  286. Margaret Avatar

    Congratulations! That is wonderful news! I had two little girls within 18 months of each other. It’s great.

  287. janet Avatar
    janet

    congratulations!! you’re looking so good – hope you’re feeling just as well. xo

  288. Pencils Avatar
    Pencils

    Congratulations! It’s wonderful for the kids to be so close together. And you look adorable in your matching dresses.

  289. nic Avatar

    I just wanted to say congrats, lady! I wasn’t going to because it says you already have 300 comments or so that already say that, but then I thought, you know what? No. I want to say it too! Jaded as I am about kids and the like, I’m happy for you and your family.

  290. Melissa Avatar

    I think I already said so, but in case I hadn’t, Congrats!

    I think it’ll be wonderful having two so close in age! Maybe not for the first few years, but when they get older… I’m glad I know my siblings as well as I do, and it’s because we’re so close in age!

  291. Fabulous Terrah Avatar

    Funny, we don’t even know each other but I am so ridiculously happy for you. ♄ ♄ ♄ !!!

  292. Belinda - Nest Design Studio Avatar

    Congratulations! We are due on the same day…..I just announced my pregnancy on my blog to!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Fun! Congratulations to you too.

  293. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    CONGRATS!!! I have been following your blog since Eleanor was born. Time has gone by so fast! I’m excited for you. Are you hoping for a boy or girl, or are you just going with the flow?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      I would be thrilled either way. Two little girls: so sweet! One of each: how fun! :)

  294. Stephanie Partridge Avatar

    Congratulations and your dress is beautiful. Can I ask where you got it? My two boys are 19 months apart. I’ll be honest in saying the first year was hell with a lot of tears, but now it’s really great. Once you get through the first 6-8 months after the baby is born you can get through ANYTHING!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Thanks.

      The dress is by Down East Basics, and I got it from Fred Flare.

  295. Catherine @ waking up with you Avatar

    Congratulations to you and Brandon!

  296. Carrie @ CarrieCan Avatar

    Congrats! And I love the matching dresses :)

  297. Anouk Avatar
    Anouk

    Such wonderful news! I hope you will soon be feeling better.
    Dont hesistate to keep us updated on the baby-to-be and the nursery!
    You absolutely glow in that dress.

  298. iLa Avatar
    iLa

    Congratulations! You look in a wonderful shape!
    Love the yellow dresses ;-)
    iLa

  299. Fiona Avatar
    Fiona

    Congratulations x

  300. Jacinta @ modelmumma Avatar

    CONGRATS!!!
    That is so awesome for little Eleanor. She will have a best friend forever.
    My two little girls are 19 months apart. The eldest never went through any jealousy because she was too young to understand. Little sister adores her big sister.. her face lights up when she sees her.
    I won’t deny it is hard, but it is SO WORTH IT.

    You two look great in yellow! x

  301. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Congratulations! I love your matching dresses :-)

  302. Jacinta @ modelmumma Avatar

    Congratulations!

    Mine are 19months apart. It is hard work but worth it of course. They’ll always have a best friend. :)

    Rest up though!

  303. decor8 Holly Avatar

    Nicole! Wow! I am so happy for you and your lovely growing family. Enjoy — I can’t wait to meet your second little cutie pie. :)

    Holly

  304. tiina Avatar

    congratulations, lovely to see your sweet family to grow!

  305. Mary Avatar

    Congrats! You look amazing!

  306. Amara Avatar
    Amara

    Congratulations! You and Eleanor look so beautiful and happy!! Cant wait for double the cute kid pictures.

  307. Janice Avatar

    hi Nicole, I’ve been following yr blog for a while now n find u an utterly amazing woman, with boundless energy! How do you do it? Coping with work, a 1+ old toddler + a husband + Blog! I can’t seem to have such energy n time to do so much in a day. It seems just yesterday that ur little one was born n now u r having NUMBER TWO! COngratulations! I hope my turn will come soon! Then, we can exchange pointers! :)

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Yeah… I keep busy. ;)

  308. Renee Avatar

    Congratulations!!!

  309. CJ Avatar

    Congratulations! The dresses are so cute.

  310. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    so many comments, but I wanted to add my two cents….YIPPIEEEE!!!

  311. Lila Ferraro Avatar
    Lila Ferraro

    Wow, congratulations! You’re amazing and obviously ambitious! Hope you feel well!
    xoxo
    Lila Ferraro

  312. keishua/Googlover Avatar

    aww, sweet!! I am loving the matching dresses.

  313. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Congrats! So happy for you =)

  314. MƩlo Avatar
    MƩlo

    YEAAAAAAAAH! I’m so happy for all of you!!! Can’t wait for the new nursery and the big sister room for Eleanor! Enjoy youre pregancy! xx

  315. Felicity Avatar

    How lovely! Congratulations!

  316. Tee Avatar

    Congratulations! I had mine 22 months apart, wasn’t planned, but worked out nicely. They always had each other. They are 27 & 29 now, my how the time does fly by! Your dresses are too cute!

  317. Karyna @ Paper Squid Avatar

    Aww congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you and your family. I’m sure the new baby and older sis’ will be very close and worth the “2 under 2”.
    :)
    Best

  318. Katie Avatar

    We’re in the same boat! I’m due Feb 15 and my daughter doesn’t turn 2 until July 17! It was totally planned however it’s gonna be crazy!

  319. Ruthie Avatar
    Ruthie

    Congrats! You look great. (Your hair is brown again? I like it!!). Yay for babies. :)

  320. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    you are such an inspiration! congratulations and thank you for all you do.

  321. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    Congratulations! Your matching dresses are adorable!

  322. Mrs Soup Avatar

    Congratulations!

    I cannot wait to see little baby #2’s monthly photos!

  323. Erin @ Slipcover Your Life Avatar

    Congrats! That is so exciting!

  324. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    Congratulations on your growing family! My sons are just 14 months apart (now in their 20’s…seems like yesterday they were babies). They were so close they often felt like twins and after a couple years people would often ask if they were (the younger was tall and caught up to his brother quickly). It was great for them to always have a playmate so close in age. And yet they grew into two very different individuals each with very different interests and friends. It always amazes me.

  325. L Avatar
    L

    What wonderful news – congrats!

  326. Bermomma Avatar

    how wonderful!!! many, many congrats to your whole family!

  327. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    Congratulations!! : ) I am sure Eleanor is going to be a great “big” sister.

    Off subject BUT is that a maternity dress? If not, where is it from?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Nope, a regular dress (it won’t fit for much longer)! It’s by Down East Basics, and I got it at Fred Flare.

  328. robin Avatar

    how lovely! congratulations :o)

  329. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    Congrats! My daughter Penelope was born the same day as Eleanor and I too am expecting another in February also….but this is my 3rd! I wonder if we will have babies that share this birthday too! I can’t wait to find out.

    Congrats!

  330. Samantha Avatar

    Congratulations! You will have your hands full but it will be worth it!

  331. Oonafey Avatar

    So exciting! Can’t wait to hear more about it in the future!

  332. Erin T. Avatar
    Erin T.

    Congratulations!!

  333. devon m Avatar

    oh my goodness, congratulations! the yellow looks smashing paired with the greens of the garfield park conservatory. i was just there a few weeks ago!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      That’s the Oak Park Conservatory, but I think most conservatories look similar. :)

  334. joanna goddard Avatar

    you look TOTALLY ADORABLE!!!!! enormous congratulations. you seem like the loveliest mother. xoxo

  335. Ashley {Indie Pretty Projects} Avatar

    Congratulations to you! Two babies really is a wonderful experience. My little girls are 14 months apart, and while the second was a complete surprise, now I am SO glad that we had them so close together. It’s good for Madeleine (currently 22 months) to have a playmate, and Ellie (8 months) is absolutely in love with and amazed by her older sister. Just wait until you hear both your kids giggling together, your heart will melt! Enjoy every minute of it!

  336. Paty Fontes Avatar

    What a wonderful news! Barbie is 15 months as well (she is May 9th) an dI know you will be busy! I am SOOOO happy for you!

  337. Mariela Avatar

    Congratulation!!! Lovely family.

  338. Stacy of KSW Avatar

    Hooray! & Congrats – you look fabulous by the way. Sorry to say I won;t be joining you on this journey (Elanor & Josh are just a few days a part) but I did have 2 under 2 for a while and I just wanted to tell you how wonderful it was! Really just imagine doubling all the awesomeness you feel with Elanor. And they will be so close in age they won’t remember a time without each other. My guys are 14 months apart an are inseparable. Best of Luck!

  339. Stephanie Avatar

    Congratulations! You are glowing in your fun matching dresses! Best of luck with the pregnancy!

  340. Fiona Avatar
    Fiona

    Wow, congratulations! Very cute dresses on the two of you.

  341. Mrs. Kinne Avatar

    So excited for you!

    Also, you look fantastic in that dress. :)

  342. allison Avatar

    congrats! you look beautiful. love the yellow.

  343. Katy Avatar

    how exciting! you look lovely and the matching dresses are adorable! good luck with #2 – and as someone who came out the gate with 2 under 2 (twins) it can be done :)

  344. Blondie Avatar

    Congratulations! You look radiant; love the matching dresses! My daughter and I had matching dresses when I was pregnant with my son. Come to think of it my daughter’s doll also had a matching dress LOL.

    I actually wondered if something was up. There were little clues amongst all your posts whether you realized it or not!

    Congrats again!

  345. Amy N Avatar
    Amy N

    Congratulations!!

  346. Isabel Avatar

    UAU! What a surprise! Congratulations!!

  347. MJ Avatar
    MJ

    congrats! you are braver than me…my only and your first are days apart. how exciting!!!

  348. KristĆ­n Avatar
    KristĆ­n

    Congratulations! You two look lovely :)

    I’m due with my first January 30th. I actually thought you might be pregnant since there’s been a lot of baby stuff on here recently (cribs and nurseries) that I’ve really enjoyed!

    Congratulations again!

  349. sara Avatar

    so exciting! mine are 23 months apart- the first four months were HARD. but now that the youngest is 9 months and (kind of) sleeping, things get better and better each day. congrats!

  350. Sandi Avatar
    Sandi

    I did it too. Mine are 20 months apart. It was hard in the early days, but they’re really good friends now. Use any family you can get your hands on to help in the early days. It’s fun and so worth it! Enjoy.

  351. alison (semi-fab lane) Avatar

    yeah, contratulations!!! you two look so cute!

  352. haley Avatar
    haley

    Congrats! I love your dress.

  353. John @ Young House Love Avatar

    Man, I get a few days behind on my blog reading and I miss this – awesome! Congrats to you, Brandon and big sister!

    -John (& Sherry & Clara)

  354. Viv Avatar

    How wonderful!! Congratulations! You both look beautiful.

    Viv xx

  355. Audra Avatar
    Audra

    Congrats! Two under two is challenging — our girls are a year and two weeks apart, so I speak from experience! ;-)

  356. Monique Avatar
    Monique

    Congrats! That’ll be a challenge, but a lot of fun.

    (Down East Basics – This plus the Shabby Apple promos really puts SLC on the fashion map, something I never before would have supposed)

  357. Desiree Fawn Avatar

    Oh wow, look what you’ve been hiding from us ;)
    What a fabulous belly ^_^

    Congrats!

  358. Claire M Avatar
    Claire M

    Congratulations – what wonderful news! I am due with my first on 12 February too – May sure was good to us :)

  359. Jessie Avatar

    Love the yellow dresses!!!! Congrats! I didn’t see this one coming! lol I am almost 29 years old and I don’t even have one baby yet!!! ; ) That is very exciting!!!

  360. Kristina Avatar
    Kristina

    I’m two months into having two girls seventeen months apart. During my entire second pregnancy everyone told me how hard it was going to be. Maybe it’s because I exspected the worst based on those comments or maybe because my first was born 8 weeks early (which was extremely difficult compared to a full term baby)….in all honesty it’s been amazing! Seeing my two girls together is heaven on earth.

  361. Noelle Avatar
    Noelle

    I’m so excited! you are due a week and a half before me!!!!! It’ll be fun to read about your experiences, hopefully you’ll have some clothes recommendations! I have no idea what to do :) haha.

  362. Marissa Avatar

    What fabulous news! Congratulations on your growing family, Nicole. You & Eleanor look so lovely in these photos!

  363. Natalie Avatar

    Oh my gosh, congratulations!! How exciting!

    P.S. Love the matching yellow! Too cute :)

  364. Clearly Composed Avatar

    Congrats to you and your lovely and growing family. :)

  365. Becky Avatar
    Becky

    Congratulations! You look great. I’m due with #2 in a few weeks, so we’ll also be juggling 2 under 2 for a bit. Best wishes for your pregnancy! :)

  366. alejandragigi Avatar

    Congratulations! and God Bless You. Alejandra, Chile.

  367. Kathryn S Avatar
    Kathryn S

    Congratulations!

  368. Amanda Avatar

    That’s wonderful news – congratulations!! I followed your pregnancy with Eleanor closely as my little Grace was born not long after. How nice that Eleanor will have a sibling close in age.

  369. Jessica @ {Black.White.Yellow.} Avatar

    What? Congrats!

    LOVE the yellow dresses btw…

  370. elz Avatar

    Congratulations! We had two under two too, and our girls are fantastic friends. Great luck.

  371. jbhat Avatar
    jbhat

    What happy news. Congratulations to all of you! And I love the yellow dresses too. So sweet.

    jbhat

  372. wanderluster Avatar

    Ok, I am really behind on my reader and just saw this news. Many many many congratulations to you, Brandon and Eleanor! She will be a fantastic big sister. Will the babes be sharing a room? Looking forward to seeing Eleanor’s big girl space.

  373. lsaspacey Avatar

    Hmmm, I wondered why there were no photos of you after telling us you had shed all the baby weight. Now I know.

    CONGRATS!!!

  374. Cora D Avatar

    Congratulations! I too just found out I’m pregnant with my second – my daughter will 1 1/2 when the baby is born, so we’ll also have two under two. Though we don’t know each other, it’s nice to know of someone else going through the same thing.

    Take care!

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  376. Jennifer Avatar

    how wonderful! congratulations! you both look darling in yellow :)

  377. Gwendolyn Avatar
    Gwendolyn

    Congratulations! You look beautiful!

  378. Little Gray Pixel Avatar

    How did I miss this?! Congrats! We’re expecting, too, very close to your due date (Jan. 29). :-)

  379. Eva Avatar

    Congratulations!!! Oh, I read your last “making room for baby” and I realize that I havenĀ“t read your blog before the 16th August… I hope all come on wheels and your family enjoy this second gift with a lot of health!!!
    Best wishes from Spain!
    Eva

  380. Sheri Avatar

    Yay! How fun.

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  382. kelly Avatar
    kelly

    yay. my birthday is feb 10th so I can vouch that Aquarians rock! congrats, mama

  383. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    I had had two under two and loved it! Now they are 7 & 6 and usually great friends. It’s lovely when their other friends can’t play that they can play with eachother. Congrats!

  384. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    Wow – congrats! You and Eleanor look fantastic. I’m pregnant too and due Feb 15th! This is my first though, so I basically have no idea what I’m doing. I can’t wait to follow along with you online and hear how the baby renovations are going. My fiance and I are looking for a house so we’ll be doing house projects soon too!

  385. Victoria Avatar
    Victoria

    congratulations! I’m a Feb baby (the 19th) myself and it’s a great month. He or she’d be an aquarius–they’re destined for greatness!

  386. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Many congratulations and hope you will be feeling better soon! I’m due the end of February myself with my third, I just had twins in November and I wonder everyday how I’ll pull it off, but somehow we all do:) Eleanor will be a wonderful big sister and they will be great friends!

  387. Susie Avatar
    Susie

    Sorry I’m kind late to the game here, but just read this and was so surprised and delighted for you — Congratulations!! Eleanor is going to be a big sister — how exciting!

  388. Mel Avatar
    Mel

    Congrats. I just found out that we are expecting baby #2 on April 29th, 2011. We currently have an 11 month old little girl and our two will be 19 months apart. So I’ll be joining the group of two under two. Congrats again.

  389. tula@whorange Avatar

    CONGRATS, NICOLE!!! xoxo

  390. Lucianna Avatar

    that is so cute! I have two boys that are 11 months apart to the date. They are currently 6 and 17 months (my oldest was born on April 29th 2009!!! – and the youngest on March 29th 2010), I drag myself around, that is how tired I am… but it gets better, I hope. Anyway, good luck and congrats!

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