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!
250 comments
Sarah Wiedmaier
Congratulations! You look great! I hope your pregnancy goes well, and I look forward to hearing about it on here.
Sarah Wiedmaier
Oops! I meant to post that on today’s post. I was on the wrong page and didn’t know it. :)
Francine
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!
Anna
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.
Vanessa
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!
Erin
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!
Pinky McG
Congrats to you two… soon to be three!
haus
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.
Skyzi
Congrats! The baby is going to have the best digs!
Nuria
CONGRATULATIONS FROM SPAIN!!!
Karen
Long time reader – never commented however, except for now. Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the nursery.
Laura
Congratulations! I love those baby magnets!
Bonnie Rue aka Model Citizen
That’s awesome news! High 5!
Can’t wait to see how lovely your kid’s room is going to be!
LayersofMeaning
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Cindy
Congrats!!! love the “baby” magnets!!
James J Curry
Congratulations Nicole & Brandon! If not already, you will be feeling much better soon.
Ashlie
Congrats Nicole and Brandon!!
I am so excited for you two!
Cant wait to see the baby’s nursery!!
Caitlin
CONGRATULATIONS NICOLE!!! :D
jHill
yeah!!!! congrats!
raya
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.
Lilie
Late to this news but CONGRATS!!!
Me? A Mom?
Whoot! Congrats!!
kandice
finally!! i knew it was only a matter of time. i kept thinking, “all this “home” talk and still no baby???”, lolol. congrats.
Susan Jackson
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???
patricia
Wow! I’ve made a disappearing act from the blogsphere so I’m just catching up today. Congratulations!!
cara
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!
Shaiya
Congratulations! Your baby is already fabulous thanks to his/her parents’ sense of style!
amanda clark
Congratulations!!!!!
Aharon Hill
That is my birthday!!! It has served me well :) Congrats!!!
coral
Congratulations Nicole!
I read your blog daily and I knew something was up with some of the clues and the general quietness around here!
Ottawa Emptor
AMAZING! Can’t wait to see the nursery, and a thousand congratulations to you both! :)
Rebecca
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
Susanne
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.
Kelly
Congratulations!
izabug
Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the baby and… the nursery, of course!
Elizabeth
yay! congratulations you two!
Amanda
Oh my gosh, how exciting!
joyce
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.
Lynn
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!
wanderluster
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.
Laura
YEAH! I had a feeling beginning w/ the “whimsy” post a while back! Can hardly wait for you!! :)
My @ tha Hotness
Congratulations!!!!
Mary
Did you girl bloggers drink some fertile waters or something? There seems to be a rash of knocked up decorators/bloggers.
Sara
Congratulations! How exciting!
(Oh! and now you’ll get to design a nursery!)
Heather
Congratulations!
Jeanee
Yay! Seems like all of my creative blog gals are PG or had a baby!!! Something MUST be in the air!
Pencils
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.
Inspired Events
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!!
Jan
I’ve been waiting for this announcement. Congratulations to you both.
FT
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.
Amy
Yay – New baby!!! Yummy little fingers and toes, sweet little button noses and lovely big eyes… Congratulations! :)
Lulu Mae
Oh My Goodness! Congrats from all of us at Love, Lulu Mae!
kate (pm)
Wonderful news! Perhaps you could implement your lovely Sophisticated Nursery design! :)
Diva Style
Congratulations!!!
Kendall
Congrats! I’m glad you’re feeling better. And I CANNOT WAIT to see what you have in mind for the baby nursery!
Kristin
Keep rested and enjoy life! Congrats you guys!!!!
elizabeth
Congratulations!!
Can’t wait to see what you have in mind for the nursery…
adrienne
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!!
vol25
Congratulations! I just had a baby in July. :)
Sara
Congratulations Nicole. I’m sure you will have a very happy family. Here’s to the rest of the pregnancy going much smoother.
Erin
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!
Jennae @ Green Your Decor
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 :)
erin
congrats! what wonderful news!
Joy
Congratulations! I knew it wouldn’t be long after you posted about reading to a little one in the egg chair! Brilliant news.
lisa
congratulations to both of you!! can’t wait to hear the name and see the nursery! wishing you a sweet journey . . .
T-Wan
Congratulations!
Jogirl
Congratulations!
I sort of suspected from you being sick and everything.
That is fabulous.
Jo
Silvia
Congratulation dear! I wish you all the best!
Silvia
Pretty Bride
Congrats! What an exciting time!
Goody
how lovely is that?!
congratulations!
Veronica
Congratulations! That’s very exciting news. :-)
Go to dinner and the movies now while you can.
Pamela
Congratulations!
I can’t wait to see what the baby’s room will look like!
Stephanie
Congrats to you and Brandon! I’m due in early December. It’s a great time for babies!
leslie
What a lucky babe!
Congrats to you and Brandon!
And congrats on the ME Home Companion too!
feli
Congratulations!!! :*)
Jane Flanagan
Congratulations. You’re both going to make amazing parents!
Katherine
Congratulations! I am so excited for you!
Nicole RJ
Congrats! Can’t wait to read-along with your adventures on making your little one’s world lovely!
Marina
What a amazing news!!!!!
God bless you!
This baby will have the most amazing and sweet bedroom of the world!
beijos
Staci Mikelle
Yay! I can’t wait for all the cute baby designs!
Brandie
Oh, Congratulations! Best wishes to you, Brandon, and the baby!
LeeAnn
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. :)
Joy R,
Congratulations!
Michelle
That is FANTASTIC news!! Congrats!
terra
Congrautlations!!
Ami @ Elizabeth Anne Designs
congratulations – how wonderful for you!
patricia
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!
krystal
Wonderful news!
nole
Mazel tov! Congratulations on your wonderful news!
gena
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…
isabel
been reading your blog forever and never posted any comments.. guess this is the time to start, huh? CONGRATULATIONS!
stacy
Congrats!
phoenixc
Oh yay! Congratulations!
Brie
Wonderful news!! Congrats :)
kim@dti
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.
Katie
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so wonderful! Best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy, birth, and life!
All Things Lovely
Congratulations!!! What fabulous news. :) And what a surprise ;) Here’s hoping the rest of your pregnancy is much smoother.
charis
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
Bri
Motherhood is the greatest thrill you’ll ever have! Enjoy! Wishing you a stress free and comfortable 2nd & 3rd trimester!
Jessica McCloud and Agnes Miles
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
Making it Lovely
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. :)
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