Phew!
I've been wanting to share this news with you for so long now! The husband and I are thrilled about the news and feel so blessed. Like many couples, we experienced heartache along the journey to start a family. It certainly makes me that much more thankful for the little life growing inside me now :)
How far along are you?
I'm currently 15 weeks.
Which means that the baby is the size of an apple. My husband really loves it when I give fruit analogies when explaining the baby's size:
Me: "So the baby is approximately 3 inches long now."
Husband: "But what type of fruit is that?"
Me: "Um, it says here it's the size of a lemon."
Husband: "Oh my gosh...Wow!!"
It's been more and more difficult to hide it!
Will there be any changes on the blog?
Well, I'll certainly be looking a little bigger around the waist in my photos :) But the blog's focus and emphasis will stay the same: style and trends that are wearable + accessible. But I honestly don't know what to expect with this whole pregnancy thing...I've never done it before!
Any fears?
Absolutely. Many of you know that I don't have a mom...so I have been going through a few difficult periods of "How will I know what to do?" and "Who is going to teach me?" I seriously walked into Babys R Us and had to turn around because I felt so overwhelmed and lost. How can something so small need so much stuff? As I walked out to my car, I wanted to cry.
Needless to say, I will likely be leaning on girlfriends and readers who can give me their best "mom advice!" So if you have any - please know that I'm grateful for any bit of knowledge :)
How are Bogey and Palmer feeling about the news?
They are excited and crossing their paws that it's a beagle (I didn't have the heart to tell them about the human vs. dog thing. Maybe in time...).
So...there it is! I'm so excited to share it with you finally!!
XO - Marion
PS - SO excited to see all the Pattern Mixing in tomorrow's "Trend of the Month Challenge" Link-up!
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133 comments:
Congratulations <3 It's going to be a very stylish baby <3
Love, Bessana
Congratulations!!! You look fantastic and I can't wait to see how you style the bump :)
Chelsea
www.hautechildinthecity.com
Congratulations!!
So excited for you!
It's completely normal to feel scared & overwhelmed, but you'll amaze yourself at how natural it all becomes! ♥
congratulations!! easy pregnancy!
Congratulations:)
You will be a great mom to the non-beagle, dontcha worry;)
CONGRATULATIONS!! You are going to be a beautiful pregnant mommy! :-)
OMG congrats! And is that a Maggie Sottero wedding dress? It looks a lot like mine :)
OMG Marion! this is such exciting news!!!!! i'm soooooooooo happy for you guys and can't wait to follow along on this journey :)
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
Congrats! I'm so happy for you :)
So excited for you Marion, congrats! I wish you the best of luck with everything! :) You are going to be one stylish Momma!
congratulations. this is an amazing news. don't worry, your heart will show you what to do when the baby come.
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Hey congratulations!! What wonderful news!!
~Natasha Fatah~
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Awww congratulations! I know EXACTLY what you mean about being overwhelmed by it all... When I got pregnant and went to Babies R Us for the first time, I ended up in tears and had to leave after 5 minutes. It's so overwhelming to think about the little life inside of you, and their needs (most of which you don't even know about at that point!). Hang in there!! It's such a blessing and joy to be pregnant and to be a mommy! You'll be a great mom!!! Congrats!
Congrats!!! I'm so excited for you guys!
I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT! I TOTALLY CALLED IT!!!!!!!! I was like "Is Marion preggers? She's been pinning a lot of baby stuff lately... AND is that a bump? I don't want to ASK her if it's a bump because I don't want her to think she's getting fat if she's NOT pregnant!"
YES! I WAS SO RIGHT! I KNEW IT!! YAYY!!!!! Marion I am so so so so sososososossosososososososo happy for you guys! I Know how bad y'all have been wanting a baby! Congratulations!!!!! (can you tell I'm excited for you?!!?)
Congratulations, Marion! ♥ I'm very excited for you and wish you all the best! :)
Oh congrats, congrats, congrats!!! I'm sure you'll be a great (and stylish!) mom! :-)
Amberly D'Anna
www.asliceofglam.com
Congratulations - so, so thrilled for you!! Sending you tons of happy thoughts. :) Also, for what it's worth, babies DON'T need all that stuff - I swear the industry tries to convince you that all kinds of random things are "necessary," but they're really not. So don't be overwhelmed!
Also, I did a post on remixing a maxi dress for pregnancy if you're interested! http://laceetc.blogspot.com/2012/06/pregnancy-wardrobe-maxi-dress-5-ways.html
Congrats! I love the little bit about your dogs, too cute :P
Congratulations!
I just started following your blog, but i had to comment to congratulate you! Motherhood is amazing. It is hard, hard work, but so rewarding. Im excited to read along your journey!
congrats, how exciting!
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Congratulations!! So exciting and what a blessing for sure :) Looking forward to following along and seeing your belly grow!
Sarah
smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca
congratulations! I'm so excited for you :D You're going to be a great mom
Congrats to you and your hubby! This made me smile, and laugh and "awww" loudly this morning. You will make a fab mom and I'm excited to follow along as your belly keeps growing :)
Maja - clotheskinksandcurls.blogspot.ca
Congratulations! Can't wait to see how you incorporate your pregnancy style into the blog too!
Congratulations!!! How exciting!! :)
Yay! Congratulations! Motherhood is such a wonderful thing. And don't worry, there are moments we all feel overwhelmed but you will do wonderful!
Congratulations, Marion! So excited for you!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Congratulations! That's such exciting news. Can't wait to follow your pregnancy journey. You're going to be a great mommy :)
Meg
@MissMegasaurus
www.glamoroushustle.com
OMG Marion! I'm so happy for you and your husband...
Being a mom is such a blessing, I'm sure you'll be great at it. I became a mom at the early age of 19and the easiest book I read to help me along the way was "What to expect when you're expecting". Also, don't over analyze things just go with your instinct.
Dayi
This is so fantastic. And ya know Dusty is a great name for boy or girl! Just sayin!
thats so exciting! congrats doll to you and your new family! can't wait to see how you dress up your cute little bump! xo
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aw that is so exciting!!! Congratulations!!
WOW!!!!!!! Congratulations!! If anyone can put "maternity" and "style" together, it's you!
@ everyone -
OH MY GOSH - thank you so much for all the great words of congrats + support! You ladies are amazing. You seriously just made me twice as excited :)
XOXO - Marion
OMG!!!!!!!! I just gasped at work - SOOOOO excited for you! Your bump is adorbs!! I cannot wait to hear pregnancy updates.
And even if I have never met you in person, I feel like I know you through your blog. Your warmth and kindness comes through in spades. You will be a wonderful mother.
oh my god! congratulations. :) what a fabulous announcement. i wish you the best of luck and a happy, healthy pregnancy.
kw, Ladies in Navy
Yay!! Congrats, Marion! As much experience as you have with children, you are going to be a great mom! So happy for you and your hubs!
- heather
Congratulations!! I can't wait to see your maternity style :)
Congratulations!!! :) So exciting! love your blog.
CONGRATS! You are going to be a great mom! It will come naturally...trust me! I can't wait to see your preggers style!
Marion so happy for you!!!!
You'll do fine! The fur boys will help out.
CONGRATS!!! That's such exciting news :) I'm so so so happy for you.
AHHHHHH! SO happy for you both! YOu hid it SO well, I had to go back and look at pics to see if i could have spotted it sooner but nope, you hid it amazingly!
I am so sorry to hear about your fears/not having a mom/etc. I don't personally know you but I just know that you will be an amazing mom and once you have that baby, I think it will all come naturally to you.
Best wishes and lots of love!
Xoxo
Jaime
Congratulations! I'm not pregnant and don't have kids, but I do get overwhelmed in Babies R' Us. You didn't cry inside the store, so you seem prepared to me!
Tara
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Oh my gosh, THAT IS SO SO SO AMAZING! Congratulations! SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
Oh my gosh, THAT IS SO SO SO AMAZING! Congratulations! SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
I am thrilled for you! congratulations to you and your H!
congrats on the fabulous news...I have 2 boys and its the most rewarding experience you will ever go through...I know how you feel about feeling lost not having your mom as I did not get pregnant before my mom passed away but youwill be surprised how naturally everything comes to you if you ever need any advice feel free to ask. I can't wait to see your pregnancy style....good luck with everything! xo Kiomy
congrats on the fabulous news...I have 2 boys and its the most rewarding experience you will ever go through...I know how you feel about feeling lost not having your mom as I did not get pregnant before my mom passed away but youwill be surprised how naturally everything comes to you if you ever need any advice feel free to ask. I can't wait to see your pregnancy style....good luck with everything! xo Kiomy
Congrats! That's so exciting!
Congratulations! You are going to be a fabulous (and stylish) mom.
Creamy
ohmyword, Congratulations Marion!!!! How Exciting!!
Congrats! Wishing you and hubs all the best! BTW...cutest bump ever!! :o)
Awww Congrats! I promise to give you all of my new mommie advice! You will be a great Mom!
Marion!! Chichi here...or Lani...or whatever. I'm so happy for you...so so exciting! What a thrilling time in your life...and i'm so excited that you'll be sharing it with all of us! Your gorgeous naturally, so I can only imagine with a glow, right? COngratulations!!!
Congratulations, Marion! I'm so glad I discoverd your blog. I feel like we can definitley relate to one another. My husband and I also got married a year ago and we are trying to start a family. Sadly, my mother is no longer with us as well, but I'm sure you will be an AMAZING mother! It will all come to you :) Looking forward to reading about your journey and hopefully I'll be right behind you!
Wow...congratulations! That's such exciting news. What a blessing. I'm looking forward to seeing you style your cute baby bump! Looking forward to linking up tomorrow!
Meredith
createthatoutfit.com
Oh my gosh, congratulations Marion!!! That is so exciting for you and your hubby! I'm not a mom yet but hope to be someday soon, so I'll be eagerly reading your tips throughout the next few months! :)
congrats marion, jeramie, bogey and palmer...i am soooo happy and excited to see your family grow!! sending lots of love your way. can not wait to meet baby green!! :) xoxo
*that is going to be one cute, well dressed baby!! :)
Yay yay yaaaaaay! Happy for you! Congrats!!
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So happy for you! Motherhood is the best! :)
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Congratulations, I'm so excited for you! And that your dogs are "crossing their paws and hoping it's a beagle" cracked me up! :)
Congratulations, so happy for you!
Love, Elizabeth xx
http://butterflyboo.blogspot.co.uk/
Hi! I'm a fairly new reader, and I just wanted to say congratulations! That's so exciting!
My advice would be to avoid Babies R Us altogether if you can. I hate it - the layout is so confusing. If you have a Buy, Buy Baby nearby (same as Bed, Bath, and Beyond but baby stuff), go there. Such a better shopping experience, and you won't leave in tears.
Oh my gosh, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! How exciting :) Wish you all the best in the upcoming months before the little one arrives! And you look freakin' adorable with a baby bump :)
xoxo,
Rachel
Rachel’s Lookbook
congrats
Congrats!!! Such exciting news!
I'm so excited for you - congratulations, girl!
Oh my word!!! Congrats!!! I'm so excited and happy for you! I know you will look amazing and can't wait to see your preggers style! ;)
Best Mom advice, relax - you already know what is best for you and your baby. Trust your instincts. You don't need half of what "they" try to push at you.
My husband & I made the decision to breastfeed and use cloth diapers (the old fashioned ones) from the start. The little guy potty trained himself at about 18 months, but didn't give up the comfort nursing until 21 months.
Best stuff to prevent stretch marks, good old Vaseline. Worked wonders and no stretch marks appeared.
Congrats again and I can't wait to hear all about it!
That is so exciting!!!! congratulations lady!!!!
I can only imagine how overwhelming the first baby can be for any new mom (I dont have any kids yet) but since there's no handbook I can imagine you just have to aim for what feels right for you and your family :) You'll be a wonderful mom!
You are going to be the most stylish pregnant woman out there! And, your baby will be super stylish, too. Seriously. I'm so happy for you and your husband. I'm a mom of two girls and love them more than life itself. Your motherly instincts will kick right in when you hold that baby for the first time.
Congratulations!
So exciting! Congrats! Looking forward to following your transition to being stylishly pregnany (I've done it three times already thus am done and will be happy to be living vicariously through you ;-)
Congratulations! What great news!
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@ everyone - Totally overwhelmed by your thoughtful and loving comments. Seriously. I teared up reading them (apparently you get a little emotional with the pregnancy thing! LOL!)
Honestly - you all have made my day-week-month!
xoxo
Congratulations!!!!! You look beautiful and glowing!!! And the only thing you need to know about being a mom is to LOVE that little baby with all your heart. The rest will take care of itself! I also heard this once - "If you want to show your kids that you love them, spend half the money on them and twice the time with them." That has stuck with me. They just want your time and attention!!!
I hope you have an amazing pregnancy. I'm looking forward to reading all about it!!!
Shelly
Congratulations! All the best to you, your husband, and baby on this wonderful journey.
Congratulations!!! You are going to be one of the MOST stylish fashion bloggers EVER!! I have two little girls. I know how overwhelming it can be. If you ever have any questions of need advice shoot me an email. I would be happy to help answer any questions you may have! Enjoy the ride, lady!!
Shanna
Congrats, Marion!! I love your blog!!
Congrats to you! What an exciting time... I look forward to seeing your pregnancy style!
Congratulations my dear friend! You are going to be the cutest freaking pregnant chick...I can't wait! Love you guys! :)
How exciting.. CONGRATS!!!
Woohoo! Congrats! You will be a great mom! Have you heard of the Love and Logic books? They are great books for parents! My mom teaches ROP Child Care and a Love and Logic class so she knows all about child development stuff. And she loves those books :)
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Omg I'm so dumb with figured out people's pregnancies. I guess I don't look at stomaches very often, haha!
Wow yay! Huge congratulations to you. I'm so excited. You're going to be such a fun Mom.
Ahhh congratulations!! That is so exciting and your little bump is SO cute! I wish I had some advice but I am un married and un babied ;) You are going to do great! Deep breaths lady!
Wow, such big news! Congrats to you and your husband! It's a scary and exciting journey but you'll have lots of support here. If you have any pregnancy related questions you are free to ask me! I'm always open to sharing experiences with fellow moms and moms-to-be :)
Marisa
http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! how exciting!!! i can't wait to see you style your bump! let me know if you ever need tips! i just went through it so you could check my old posts too hehe!!
can't wait for the link up tomorrow!!
xo,
sandy
Sandy a la Mode
congrats Marion! that is such a blessing, God will show you and guide you with what to do as a new mom! You look so cute with your little baby bump!
Chioma
Beauty Giveaway!
www.CsEvolutionofStyle.com
Marion, congratulations beautiful lady! This is such exciting news and I'm absolutely thrilled for you! I'm not going to be much help as far as advice is concerned (I DO know you can't crate them like you can the dogs, which is probably why I still don't have any ;) but I'm sure you'll have an amazing support community to help you out. Can't wait to "meet" the little one!
Congrats!!! I KNEW as soon as I read yesterday that you had a surprise for us that this would be the news :)
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! I'm a mom three times over plus a god mom of three (whose mom passed years ago) so I'd be happy to share what I know! You will be a wonderful mom! (I'm looking forward to tomorrow's link up!)
I'm taxi-ing in on an airplane and let out an audible squeal. I'm so excited for you and can't wait to meet your tiny one! What a gift to you and your husband.
CONGRATS!
Congratulations!!! After following your blog for months, I feel like I know you-lol. So exciting! Mom advice= Are you already reading "What to expect when you're expecting"?
Shy
Congratulations! That is so wonderful! And if it makes you feel better when we registered for baby gifts I broke down in the middle of the store as the sales person was trying to tell me I needed three different bath tubs...one for when I brought my son home, one for when he was a couple of months old and one for when he was a toddler. What?!?!? Needless to say we only bought one. The whole carseat section was a whole other break down. But I promise you will learn to navigate it all!
Congrats! Oh this must be such an exciting time for you both! Can't wait to see your maternity style! :0)
Congrats on your expecting bundle of joy! I felt the same way about Babies R Us...my gf had to come with me to tell what I really needed. There are way too much stuff on the market for someone that's so little.
I didn't know how to put on a diaper until my new man came into my life and there were many mistakes until I figured out.
Congratulations! You will do an amazing job because of how much you wanted this little one.
Huge congrats Marion and Mr Marion:) Don't stress about knowing it all - you can't possibly anyway - you will work it out though as we all do mothers around or not. Get a good book for starters - but one not a thousand :-))You will be overwhelmed otherwise. Enjoy all the cool little changes your body is about to experience! Soooo exciting!!
Congrats!!! Such exciting news!! Your little baby bump looks so cute already! I'm sure you'll style your bump perfectly!!
Gretchen
Congratulations on the big news! You will be a great (and very fashionable) mom! :)
-Mary @ stylethatmoves.blogspot.com
Congratulations!! So exciting. Your baby is going to be so stylish!
You are about to enter the most special and wonderful time of your life. While shopping the other day I complimented a new mom on her beautiful newborn then promptly turned and pulled on my sunglasses so the other shoppers wouldn't see my tears. My youngest is 16 and while I love all ages.....babies are breathtaking. My journey is almost over and yours is just beginning. You should think about staying home for the next few years. You won't regret it.
congrats!! definitely keep posting, you'll be such a stylish mama!
AHH! I meant to comment on this yesterday... CONGRATS GIRL!!!!!!!!!! :( I am so happy for you!
Sara
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/
Congratulations - looking forward to following your fashion/mommy adventures - you're going to be a fabulous Mother =)!!!
Congratulations! Very excited for you. Don't worry about being overwhelmed, it has happened to every mother since time began. We all experienced those panicked "I don't know how to do this moments" but, trust me, it will come to you. The love you feel for your new little one will be amazing. So excited to be a part of your new adventure.
Awwwww!!! Congratulations! I just discovered your blog through your guest post J's Everyday Fashion but I'm already hooked! :) You've given me tons of ideas and now that summer school is over it's time for a wardrobe overhaul and a shopping spree that will probably make my husband regret I ever discovered fashion blogs. :)
Wow, how did I miss this one!? Congrats, Marion!
Wow, that is an awesome news, Marion! Congratulations!!
Love
Juneli from Fashionably Yours
Congratulations! It is a wonderful, amazing journey (good and 'bad') for those who are blessed to make it!
I wish you all the best
Marion - the biggest CONGRATULATIONS!!! Oh, I understand it all. . . it took us a little while to get pregnant too. And yes, the first time we walked into register and left I spent a hour crying and having a meltdown as to why we needed so much stuff and I started to worry about everything. I so look forward to seeing you go through pregnancy and anytime you have questions email me! Having my little one is the best thing I've ever done and I was deathly afraid before he came. So happy for you!!!
xoxo
Jen
Red Soles and Red Wine
Oh wow, CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a fun and exciting time in your life! All the best!
xo Jenny
www.crazystylelove.com
Congrats! So excited for you. ;)
My mom died when I was five and the grandmother who raised passed away a good eight years before I got pregnant so I totally get the being overwhelmed thing. ;) Although your instincts will kick in (I promise) I thought I'd share with your a couple of books that really helped me out: The first is The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=the+baby+gizmo+buying+guide) It has tons of great info on baby stuff - what you need, what you don't, where to get it, etc. Very helpful at least for education. Remember you really don't need everything they tell you that you do. Promise. Second is Baby 411 (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=baby+411) It is co-authored by a pediatrician and I found it far more helpful than the What to Expect books. (Although those are worth reading and keeping around.) Hope this is helpful and know that if you have any questions you are welcome to email me. I'll be happy to help any way I can. God Bless, and congrats again! ;)
Huge congratulations! So exciting!
♡ Lexi
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Oh my gosh... Congrats Marion!!! :). Sorry I'm behind...big time lol. Your baby bump is adorable! Ahhh! So excited!!! :)
Awwww, congratulations!!! I can't wait to see your style as your cute little bump grows. I bet you'll be the cutest pregnant lady around! =)
Congratulations on the baby announcement. Wonderful news and you look great.
Congratulation! What an exciting time for you:)
Jen
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so nice to see enjoy so lovely movement!!Angelababy
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ah!!!! You're going to have a gorgeous baby!!! So happy for your!
Aww congratulations!!!! So happy for you guys!
Marion! I don't know how I missed this! So exciting, congrats! I love that we're both due in January! It will be so fun to see how you style your bump! I hope you're feeling good! xoxo
AH! Congratulations! Took almost a week away from reading blogs and this is one of the best posts I came back to! I'm so excited for you, your hubby and the pups. Good luck and my thoughts are with you as you venture through pregnancy and becoming a MOM! :) You'll be fab!
Awesome! Try not to stress too much. I found with my kids that you never need as much stuff as everyone says (or what registry guides recommend). Diaper stacker=something that will just take up space. Don't let the overwhelming feeling take away from the joy of those awesome baby kicks!
Congratulations again and I can't wait to see your maternity style posts!
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Congrats! Such exciting news!!
Congrats, congrats, congrats!!! I'm sure you will make a wonderful, AND STYLISH mother!!!
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I don't know you but love your blog and am excited for you! As a mom of 2 I'll tell you what I wished someone would have told me...you don't need most of that stuff at Babies R Us. The first few weeks all you need are diapers and wipes, a few onesies, a few gowns, a place for baby to sleep (be that your bed or a bassinet), some receiving blankets, and a place to put baby when you are taking a shower (bouncy seat or swing). The hospital will send you home with samples of baby wash, lotion, nipple cream, diaper rash ointment, even pacifiers etc. And guess what? If you forget to get a carseat before baby arrives...the hospital will provide one for you, because they can't let you leave without one. I'm sure you'll have waaay more stuff than that, so no worries, you'll be fine! If those girls on "Teen Mom" can raise a child to toddlerhood without tragic results...you can too!
I don't know you but love your blog and am excited for you! As a mom of 2 I'll tell you what I wished someone would have told me...you don't need most of that stuff at Babies R Us. The first few weeks all you need are diapers and wipes, a few onesies, a few gowns, a place for baby to sleep (be that your bed or a bassinet), some receiving blankets, and a place to put baby when you are taking a shower (bouncy seat or swing). The hospital will send you home with samples of baby wash, lotion, nipple cream, diaper rash ointment, even pacifiers etc. And guess what? If you forget to get a carseat before baby arrives...the hospital will provide one for you, because they can't let you leave without one. I'm sure you'll have waaay more stuff than that, so no worries, you'll be fine! If those girls on "Teen Mom" can raise a child to toddlerhood without tragic results...you can too!
It is good that you decided to buy an air conditioning unit before your alter-egos started to get cranky. And it is sweet of your two boys come with you to buy and install the unit for you! I think, with the hot weather and the temperatures we’re experiencing nowadays, having a working air conditioning unit can help cool down anybody.
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