Thursday, April 10, 2014

Pregnancy Announcements



Our simple pregnancy announcement I placed on my Social Media Sites


Yes, now you know, what's been taking up a lot of my time and energy, and the 'excuse' for my 'ho-humm' & fewer posts- a new life growing inside me!!!

Not so big yet but shorts un-buttoned already!


We could't be happier my friends, after my heart-breaking miscarriage two years ago, we didn't want to get any ones hopes up, including our own even if we found out as early as 7 weeks!
 We called ourselves 'cautiously optimistic'.
 Aside from our own devastation, close family and friends were also heart-broken, so this time we decided to wait before we were positively sure everything would be ok.
And by now it seems to be so!!! Hoooray!!!!!
I'm 16 weeks going!


How big my baby probably is right now


I have so many thoughts going thru my mind right now, after all, I am under the AMA category (Advanced Maternal Age - uggghhh), riskier for sure for both me and the baby.


Ok, I admit, I'm not that old.

We did not plan on this too, after Aidan was born, it took us 7 years to conceive again and now, this one makes a 9 year gap from my youngest.

My husband and kids are super excited, perhaps even more than me, we were all bursting inside on when to tell our friends and family especially my older son, but we patiently waited until today!

My actual belly shot recently taken in Destin

As I was contemplating on how we were gonna break the news, I saw some other interesting ways of sharing a pregnancy...

Cutee!

Getting the Whole Family Involved

Artistically Direct to the point

Well-said by Jennifer Youngblood photography
Anyone can do this shot, perfect!

Something more hip perhaps?!
How about some chalkboard art?

We still need your prayers though, it's still a long ways off until my due date and I truly am hopeful, excited, happy, a bit scared and of course, praying that baby will be alright.

So bear with me if I post occasionally  on 'baby stuff' on my blog, after all this blog is called 
"Life & home at 2102", and this new baby will definitely be a HUGE PART OF THAT LIFE!!!!


Have a Great Weekend Everyone!!!!

VEL 

 Would love to hear your thoughts! Please share away...

Linking back to...

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39 comments:

  1. I love how genuinely excited Thing #1 and #2 are in the announcement photo! And how excited and happy you sound in this post. And how your hubby looks to be bursting with pride. Blessings to you all and congrats on your sweet growing family. Take good care Vel and I'm sure there will be some beautiful nursery mood boards shared :)

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  2. Congrats Vel! That is wonderful news~ babies are wonderful! Sending positive thoughts your way! Can't wait to see how you decorate a nursery! haha! ;)

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  3. Wooohooo! Congrats... What wonderful news, Vel and family :)
    Big hugs from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  4. Oh my word, how exciting. Congratulations!!!!!! This is such super news. My thought and prayers will be with you for an easy pregnancy and fabulous health for both of you. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Oh my friend, I am so very happy for you and your family!!! Congratulations and best wishes for a nice easy pregnancy!!

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  6. Congratulations! How exciting! Can't wait to see your nursery ;)

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  7. Congrats!!! I am so excited for you and your family!

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  8. WowWowWow! That is so awesome! Before my 6 year old, I too had a miscarriage, so I know how heartbreaking it is. I wish you all the very best Vel! So happy for you!

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  9. Wow, such exciting news, Vel!! I couldn't be happier for all of you, you'll be in my prayers for a smooth pregnancy!

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  10. Dear Vel - Many, many congratulations!! I am delighted for you and your family. Thanks for sharing this special news with us. You look amazing - positively glowing!
    Cheers,
    Loi

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  11. Oh Vel!!!A big hug and congrats to your growing family. I had a "mature" pregnancy too and was in tears with worry after my ob/gyn confirmed my pregnancy. Happy to report it was a wonderful pregnancy and now my daughter is 15 and perfectly healthy. I'm sure it will be the same for you. Congratulations to you all!

    xo

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  12. So excited for you!!!!! I wish you a smooth, and healthy pregnancy :)

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  13. Congrats Vel!! I am so very happy for you and your family! Such a lucky baby to have such a wonderful mom!

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  14. Congratulations Vel! I was so happy for you last night when I saw your fb status! Thing 1 and Thing 2 look pretty happy too ;) Looking forward to see lots of baby talk on your blog, how fun!
    Hugs,
    Cristina

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  15. oh my gosh! congratulations to you and your husband vel♥
    what a great news and i am glad to share it with you♥ huggies


    rea

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  16. Congrats! I'm so excited for you and your family!!!

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  17. Congratulations, Vel!!! I love the photo of your THREE children! xoxo

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  18. There you go pretty girl! I am excited and congrats to you both, as you are my 'adopted blog daughter'! I will remember you in my prayers so your pregnancy continues in a perfect way, which I'm very sure it will!
    Now, you will start to decorate a baby's room...depending on what the sex of the infant is and I can't wait to know and see all you will be doing with great taste, as usual, for the welcome!!! Happy for the boys too!
    FABBY

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  19. Oh my eyes are filled with tears of joy! My heartiest congratulations! After going through infertility, in vitro we were blessed with our sweet boy. There is a 12 year age gap but somehow it works for our family and I just know your new little one will be similarly blessed!

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  20. I was so excited when I saw this on Instagram!! Congratulations again and here's to wishing you a wonderful, easy pregnancy! Keeping all of you in my prayers! :)

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  21. Such wonderful news! Congratulations.

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  22. Oh, Vel, I am so thrilled and excited for you and your family! I know you will be excited for a healthy baby, boy or girl, but y'all really need a girl! Your little "pregger" tummy is so cute and you do look radiant! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  23. That is exciting news! I love the annoucement picture! It's so funny! But my favourite is you at the beach... The unbuttoned shorts say so much and your face is radiant (but not orchid). I'll think of you an dhope everything goes well. Post away baby stuff, it'll be fun... Because I'm guessing "new nursery"???

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  24. Oh, Vel! Congratulations!!! I am so happy to hear these wonderful news! Take care of yourself. What a blessing! Big hug, my friend!

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  25. Cannot believe that I am just seeing this post!! Congratulations to your entire family - I am so excited for you. Think how many blogging Godmothers this child will have - oh, my!!

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  26. Congratulations!! Love your cute announcement with your boys. And you are one pretty pregnant mama!

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  27. Congratulations, Vel! I am so excited for you and your family and I will be praying for a healthy pregnancy and delivery!,

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  28. That's such exciting news! I'm so bad at keeping secrets so kudos for not letting the cat out of the bag! Congratulations on your expanding family. Such a joyous time!!! I love that your including your blog friends on the announcement and would love to hear updates!
    Sharon

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  29. Wonderful news, Vel!!! What an amazing blessing coming your family's way. Thanks for sharing the news with us. Jane

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  30. Well, I'm late to this party. SO happy and excited for you. What a blessing and I'm so glad that things are going well so far! This will be so much fun to share in your progress! Your announcement photo with the boys is precious!

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  31. OMG!!! I am so excited for you and your family. Congratulations, Vel!

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  32. Wow! Congrats! That is such exciting news- what a blessing for your whole family Vel:)

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  33. Congratulations!! This is such exciting news! I had two miscarriages myself and know the heart ache that you have felt! Then I had two pregnancies that resulted in two beautiful babies! So, I know the joy that you are feeling now! I will be praying for you! Blessings, Tammy

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  34. This is so wonderful! CONGRATS! And I love how you shared the news!

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  35. I'm catching up on my blog reading today and let out a yelp of surprise when I saw your post! I'm so happy for you and your family! All my fingers and toes are crossed tightly for your pregnancy to progress smoothly. Congratulations to all of you!!

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  36. Congratulations to you and your family, Vel! Wishing you a smooth and healthy pregnancy!

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  37. Congratulations Ms. Vel! You look gorgeous on your hair. The one on your profile pic.

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