I am super excited to announce that my husband and I are having a baby very very soon! (Most likely within the month.) We have not told many people, and have kept it fairly quiet for awhile, but I wanted to tell you all as their arrival is getting closer by the day!
We have known for a couple years now that we wanted to have a baby, and since getting pregnant, life has become a whirlwind. Emotionally, it has been a combination of nerves and happiness. In the last few months, we have basically been on project mode, just trying to get everything set up for them for when they do arrive. You might not think so, but there is so much that goes into the preparation of having a baby!
It has been fun sharing the news with close family members and friends, and we are grateful to have a great group around us as well. It has also made me reflect on the family that is not here anymore, but I know that they would be thrilled for us. I am hoping to carry their traditions on to the next generation so that their memories can continue in that way. In addition to their traditions, these individuals taught me the importance of kindness, and that is truly something of value.
I am a huge fan of adventures, and I think that this will probably be one of the biggest adventures that I ever encounter. Since this is my first child, I can not claim that I know all the answers right now, but I think I will figure it out along the way. I also know that what I think I know now may change when I am in the thick of it, but I will do my best to pivot and keep learning for them.
I am going to take a little time for the baby, so I may not be on here for a bit. I am planning tentatively on returning in September, and taking a couple months to adjust to mom life. I think the only difference in the future is that we will have a little adventurer along with us, and I am looking forward to writing more travel guides for you!
(As a preview, some of the next places that we will be exploring are different regions in New England such as Rhode Island, and interesting Pennsylvania cities like Pittsburgh. I will also add in some Philly spots for all my local friends on here too!)
Thank you all for being here, and supporting this blog, it does mean so much to me. I am very excited for the future, family, and much more writing to come!
I do have a book recommendation for anyone that is becoming a parent out there that I found very useful, and it whisked away a lot of stress while reading it. The book is called “The Simplest Baby Book In The World” and it takes you step by step on how to set things up for a new baby. It is a straightforward guide, and we have leaned into it a lot to it as we have decided on which baby essentials that we really need. It has awesome advice from experts, parent hacks, sleep scheduling, and various first-year basics that will make your life easier. There are a ton of books out there, and the way this one was set up in an easy to understand format was really helpful, especially as a first time parent!
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29 responses to “Baby On The Way”
Oh Allie, I am so happy for you both, it’s such wonderful news! Summer is the perfect time to bring a baby into the world. My two were both July babies. Your lives will change but only for the better as they will be enriched by parenthood. My two boys are both young adults now but we still love them to bits and see them often. We always travelled from when they were tiny so I’m sure you’ll have plenty more adventures around the USA and eventually further afield to come. Take care and do keep in touch when you can to let me know how you are getting along. Love to you both Marion xx (you can email me if you prefer)
Thank you Marion very much for your kind words! That is awesome that you have summer babies too, we are looking forward to the warm weather for their birthday 🙂 I am grateful to have friends like you on here, and we are excited for the future!
I’m so excited for you!!! Having a baby is a big, wonderful, fascinating adventure. Every little thing – every change, every coo, every cuddle – it’s all so amazing. Congratulations, and wishing you exactly the birth experience you want, and many happy days after!
Thank you very much Katie!
Congratulations and many many blessings to dear both of you 💐🥰🥰💗 wishing you a Day that is as special
as you are God Bless 👏💕🌷
Thank you very much for your kind message!
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All The Best Wishes dear friend and graceful wishes both you couple 🙏🌷💕🖖
Huge congratulations Allie! What en exciting time, I hop everything goes smoothly and that you cherish these next few months. See you on the blogosphere when you return in September.
Thank you very much Leighton!
I loved the line,”these individuals taught me the importance of kindness, and that is truly something of value!” It is actually the second blog post I read this morning that mentioned the importance of kindness!
Thank you very much 🙂
You’re welcome!
Congratulations! So excited for this next chapter of your lives!
Thank you very much Lyssy!
Congratulations to both of you! 🥳🥳❤️❤️ Take care of yourself, Allie!
Thank you for your kind message Filipa!
Congratulations!! That’s so exciting!! Wishing you all the best. We just had a baby in December. It has definitely been the craziest adventure of my life so far, but it’s also been extremely rewarding. Figuring things out along the way is definitely the way to go! Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat. Cheers! Linda.
Thank you very much Linda! 🙂
Congratulations sweetie! Such a beautiful time. We just had our first grand babies in May last year and December. We had 3 girls and we had 2 boys 😍 they are perfect. Tomorrow is the first little guys birthday day party 🎉 still can’t believe it’s been a year. Excited to have us all together this weekend. Praying for you and your new family. Enjoy. 🩷💙
Thank you very much!
Congratulations to you both and here’s to the adventures of 3 ! X
Thank you very much!!!
I’m very late to this post, but congratulations!! I hope life with your little one is treating you well.
Thank you very much Diana!
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Baby news is always the best news ever – huge congratulations to you guys for starting a family! Embrace the roller coaster! Sometimes you’ll feel like you’ve got everything figured out, other times not so much. It will all work out. Thanks for sharing the wonderful news 🙂 Aiva xx
Thank you very much Aiva 🙂
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