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).
Kate
Congratulations on your pregnancy. Thank you for sharing 🙂❤⚘
Sam
Thank you so much, Kate! 🙂
Joanne
Congratulations and wishing you the best!
Sam
Thank you so much, Joanne! 🙂
Pam
Congratulations!!! Best news ever… wishing you and Zach the best in every way possible … thanks for sharing and take good care of yourself and baby…💐💕🤞🏻😊….
Sam
Thank you so much, Pam! 🙂
Becky
Congratulations! One item my daughter loved was a baby wipe warmer. Those cold wipes on the bottom is quite a shock for that little bundle of joy!
Sam
Thank you so much, Becky! I haven’t thought of a baby wipe warmer. Thank you! 🙂
Kathleen
Congratulations and Such exciting news. So happy for you both. Enjoy the months ahead and when the baby arrives enjoy this time even more. I follow your blog and make your recipes and they are the best. My favorite is the worst chocolate chip cookies. They are awesome and so are you. Put your feet up get lots of rest and take care and let yourself be pampered. 😊 best of luck and hugs 🤗
Sam
Thank you so much, Kathleen! I am cherishing my sleep right now. I’m glad you follow along. The chocolate chip cookies are definitely very high on my lists of favorites. 🙂
Vicki
Congratulations! I think you do need a diaper genie, so put that on the list! Also a mat for activity and tummy time is great. A vibrating or moving chair/ swing is a great blessing! So happy for you both. Wishing you the very best for the rest of the pregnancy, a speedy delivery and heathy baby?
Sam
Thank you so much, Vicki! I’m thinking a yes on the diaper genie too. I have just added a swing to my registry as well. 🙂
Cristina Santos
Congratulations from Portugal❤
Best wishes for you, Zack, all your Family and Friends!
I love your blog
Thanks for the worst chocolate chip cookies recipe!🍪🍪🍪
🥳🥰❤🎉🎈👶
Sam
Thank you so much, Cristina! 🙂
Linda
Oh Sam,
I am SO excited for you and your husband! Will be praying for a perfect third trimester and a happy, healthy baby!
Sam
Thank you so much, Linda! We are definitely excited too! 🙂
aj
Congratulations! So happy for you and wishing you good health and happiness.
Sam
Thank you so much, AJ! 🙂
Michi
I was wondering where you were?? I am so thankful it is the most exciting and awesome news you could share and you didn’t just disappear….I love your emails and my husband found you online too, looking for a biscuit recipe. He said I found this really good recipe from Sugarspunrun and I said oh my goodness she is one of my favorite ladies I follow….
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you both and for your son or daughter’s grandparents. I always offer up my name if you want a great name Michi (pronounced MY-KEY) fun for a girl and a boy 😀. And by the way my father named me and I was born in 1973 so my dad was way ahead of the times with unusual names!
I am keeping you, Zack and your new baby…(mykey) in my prayers 😀😀. May God bless you with a calm and peaceful tummy and may your child be healthy and happy at birth and through life.
Many blessings,
Michi
Sam
Thank you so much, Michi! I am so glad you and your husband both love the website. I like the name, we will put it on our list of considerations. 🙂
Rodney
Congratulations! I wish you, your husband and your baby all the best!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Rodney! 🙂
Maxine
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! So excited and happy for you and your family. Wishing you all the best. The only thing better than being he parent, is being a grandparent. Speaking from experience!!!
Sam
Thank you so much, Maxine! 🙂
Tabitha
A recipe for a bun in the oven? Great recipe idea. Congratulations!! How absolutely EXCITING!
Four babies (three preemies) born in and out of the country. Babies are STURDY! Babies really only need mum and dad, the extra is just icing on the cake (no pun intended). We opted to make our kiddos portable – beach baby (Hawaii) at a few days old. Christmas market (within hours of leaving the hospital – zipped up inside my coat) in Germany, and trans Pacific and trans Atlantic flights within months of birth for all (and no my children were/are extremely healthy – no colds, flus, ear-infections etc. ever either). We are seasoned parents with absolutely fabulous children (3 college grads and the baby girl in college – 2 serving the nation and one engineer).
The gotta have for us was the back pack and porta-crib – have kids, will travel. Asia, Europe, Africa, you name it, they went (next week Iceland)! The porta-crib was a familiarity so that when we visited friends or family or went places, the babies would sleep comfortably as it wasn’t foreign to them. And the back pack – hellooo hands free and no chasing required. They sleep well on your shoulders too! Fresh air is good for both you and the baby!
Follow your instincts. You know your child better than anyone else. Enjoy the ride, it’s an incredible one that the Lord blesses moms and dads with. And remember babies are sturdy, the more you pamper, the more a child expects – we kinda spoiled, but changed it up so as to not be habit forming – didn’t rock the baby to sleep every night “o)
Sam
Thank you so much, Tabitha! Sounds like your babies always had quite the adventures. That is awesome! I am definitely nervous about going with my instincts. We will see how it goes. 🙂
S. C. FANTUCCHIO
Congratulations to you and your Hubby. Wonderful news. Wishing you the easiest and safest delivery. <3
Sam
Thank you so much! 🙂
Angela
Congrats and God bless you all! Wishing you all the best! :))))
Sam
Thank you so much, Angela! 🙂