I’ve been keeping a secret…
And trust me, it hasn’t been an easy one to keep to myself.
This November, Zach and I are expecting a sweet new addition to our household ❤️
I’m currently 23 weeks pregnant. I’ve been dying to share this with you. I’ve kept everything to myself mostly out of sheer anxiety (even at 23 weeks I feel so grateful to be here but still worry, a lot), so forgive me that it took me so long to share this sweet news with you.
I’ve also been sick. Compared to a lot of morning sickness stories I’ve heard, I honestly think I’ve been pretty lucky, but I had non-stop nausea from 5-15 weeks and some serious food aversions. When you’re a food blogger, that can be a little bit problematic (not to mention not being able to taste-test cookie dough anymore, thank goodness for edible cookie dough!).
Zach and my mom have been lifesavers, helping me with recipe testing and kitchen cleanup, as my productivity in the kitchen took a nosedive.
Fortunately, the morning sickness has almost completely subsided in the second trimester and, aside from some back pain, I don’t have too much to complain about. I do get hangry, though, and have had a lot of crazy-vivid dreams about Zach being really mean to me!
What?! Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s experienced something like this because I’ll admit I’ve spent a few days upset at my actually amazing and very patient husband because of something I’ve dreamt. 🤷🏼♀️
Weird dreams and back aches aside, life right now is hectic and crazy and honestly a little stressful, but I am so, so grateful for all of it.
With just 17 weeks left, there’s still so much to do, and so much to buy! Cribs and adorable itty bitty baby clothes and diapers… I feel over my head reading reviews and my sister is pushing me to finish my registry! Please leave me comments with any and all of your pregnancy/newborn must-haves, I would appreciate it so much. (Like, do I really need a diaper genie? Is there a stroller out there that I could actually love?)
Oh, and are you wondering, boy or girl? We did find out, and I’ll share that with you in the near future, but for now I’m going to keep you guessing…
Thank you for sticking with me through a non-recipe post! If you’re looking for something sweet to snack on I did share a new video today for my Dirty Brownies (one of my early pregnancy cravings).
Monica
Oh my goodness congratulation!! Praying for your sweet little family to be blessed with a beautiful healthy baby!! 🙂
Sam
Thank you so much, Monica! 🙂
Marilyn
Congratulations! Glad the sickness is over (tough stuff). There was no diaper genie when I had my daughter but I am now caring for her 8 month old daughter and they are surviving without a diaper genie. 🙂 Best Wishes and joy to come!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Marilyn! I am super relieved I am over the sickness too! Ugh not fun. Good luck with your granddaughter. 🙂
Linda Riego
Congratulations! May you and your husband be blessed with a perfectly healthy and happy baby.
Sam
Thank you so much, Linda! 🙂
Jeannie Lenci
What happy news!!! Wishing you and your family the very best at this exciting time!
P.S. I love your blog!!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Jeannie! 🙂
Helen Arano
Congratulations on your wonderful news, a new adventure in the making. God Bless you all.
Sam
Thank you so much, Helen! 🙂
mary gardiner
Congratulations to you and your Husband. Your cute announcement was a giveaway as soon as I saw it. Enjoy the wait and keeping baking and nibbling , to your desire! After thirteen children, one great husband, forty six grandchildren, I would do it over in a minute!!
Sam
WOW! That is quite the family!!! Thank you so much, Mary. 🙂
Courtney
Congratulations Sam 💜🤰🏼👶🏼
I am so Happy for you both. Pregnancy is an Amazing experience. Enjoy it because it will be over so fast you’ll miss it even holding your new bundle of love!
You asked about some baby must haves. I went a little overboard with mine, but a diaper genie is great for keeping the smells out of the nursery and you home in general. I’d also say to get a wipes warmer because there’s nothing worse than a cold wipe on babies warm tush.
Wishing you all the Best!
Sam
Thank you so much, Courtney! I’m afraid I’m going to end up going overboard too. O well. I think I am definitely getting a wipe warmer. 🙂
Dayna Psyne
I’m so happy and excited fir you. I’m retired and a Nana to our sweet 3 year grandson. My husband and I watch him four days a week and on Fridays I volunteer in the NICU rocking babies. The feeding specialists recommends the Dr. Brown bottles whether you are breast feeding or supplementing. She says the research shows they do let in less air but also are easy for sucking.
Best of luck and can’t wait to hear about this precious addition to your family whether it be a boy or a girl.
Sam
Thank you so much, Dayna! I will definitely have to check out those bottles. Maybe one day when I’m experienced, I will go rock babies in a NICU too. 🙂
Sally
Congratulations! It’s a wonderful time in your life. Enjoy it all!
Sam
Thank you so much, Sally! 🙂
Sheela Nigam
Congratulations. I am so happy for you and your family. I wish you nothing but a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Sam
Thank you so much, Sheela! 🙂
Phyllis Hall
That is so wonderful!!!!!!! Congratulations to you and your husband. Take special care of yourself………the blogging and baking can wait.
Sam
Thank you so much, Phyllis! Sometimes it’s hard to remind myself to take a break. 🙂
Nesha
Congrats!!! Life savers for me were a base in the car that the car seat snapped into place and a snap and go, which is like a foldable stroller. The difference is it’s lightweight bc it doesn’t have the bulk. You unfold, snap the car seat onto it, and off you go. Saved me from waking my son if he was asleep. It was $50 at Target and worth more. Great for walks, light shopping, and doctor visits. Best wishes, plan ahead for everything to make things easier. No more rest:)
Sam
Thank you so much, Nesha! I have definitely looked at the car seat that just snaps in. It sounds so handy. I will definitely miss my rest.
Joanna
Congratulations!!! Love your recipes ( I make your pizza dough all the time ) and so excited that you are adding some more sweetness to your lives. Yes, you do need a Diaper Genie. They are awesome and useful, and you will be glad you have one. Promise. Also, some kind of bouncy, shaking or moving chair/swing of some type for infants to leave you hands free for a few minutes and soothe them. I was also an anxious pregnant person and I am pretty sure my baby reflected that…LOL. The chair/swing will help. Congrats…..can’t wait to find out if it is a boy or girl!!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Joanna! I am so glad you enjoy the pizza dough so much. 🙂 I am definitely leaning towards getting a diaper genie.
Sylvia M
Oh My Gosh, Congratulations Sam ! I am too happy for you! This is simply fabulous ! “look what all those cookies did, lol ” …. I wish you and your many Blessings , Always !
Sam
Thank you so much, Sylvia! 🙂
Kath
Hi Sam, I’m new to reading your delicious recipes. I am so happy for you and your husband. All the best with the remaining time in your pregnancy. It was the happiest time of my life. Enjoy every minute of it. That sweet little baby will be here before you know it.
I really love your recipes too.
Take care.
Sam
Thank you so much, Kath! 🙂