A Little News...
You may have noticed things going intermittently quiet around here for a while now. I promise you it was not because I lost a passion for food, or a passion for blogging, but rather because I had something incredibly important happening here at home.
You see, The Brit and I have wanted something for a really long time, and it took a lot of work, medical intervention, and positive thinking to get there. But, I'm thrilled to tell you that all the effort paid off, and, well.. the news is.. I'm pregnant.
People who've known me for a long time know that this is my biggest dream, the purpose I feel I was put on this earth for - motherhood. That it is really happening feels surreal, and sometimes even feels a little like it's all happening to someone else.
That this is happening with my one true love, my Brit, makes it all the more exciting. And honestly, I couldn't ask for a better partner in this adventure.
I won't be going over the top with baby updates, but, I pretty much figured it was time to let the cat out of the bag.
And, I wanted to take this moment to thank some very specific people for being my biggest cheerleaders. The friends that listened to every whine, every fear, and my joy too: Jen, Tracy, Jamie, Aimee, Megan, Casey, Shaina, Shelly and Christina, I cannot thank you enough for your daily friendship, and for helping me stay sane during this insane time in my life.
I love each of you to the ends of the earth!
Baby Bracegirdle, coming October 2013!
There's one other reason I wanted to announce this today. Next week, I'm traveling back to San Antonio to be with my family while my dad has open heart surgery. I would really appreciate any prayers, positive thoughts, and good wishes you can send my dad during this time. His grandbaby needs him! Thank you.[wpurp-searchable-recipe]A Little News... - - - [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! You already know how I feel, so I'll just say weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee a few more times. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! So happy for both of you, Amber!
Yaahoooo!!!!! Congratulations on the amazing news! <3
This is by far the best news I heard today! Congratulations Amber! You'll be a wonderful mom!
All the best to you and your family
Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you! Our pregnancy took medical intervention as well so I definitely understand the struggles of infertility! So happy for your new little one and praying all is healthy! And praying your dad's surgery goes well too!
oh yeah yeah yeah..I am so very happy for you!!!!! Congratulations~
Amber!! I'm so happy for you! You're gonna make a great mama!
Prayers and good thoughts for your dad and your family.
Wonderful news!!!!
Thank you, Julie!
Congratulations on your wonderful news! How exciting for you and your family. I will definitely keep your dad in my thoughts and wish him a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much - we appreciate the good thoughts.
Congratulations! Children are such a blessing! Will keep you, your father, and your family in our prayers!
Thank you, Laurel. Those prayers are greatly appreciated.
WOOOOHOOOO!!!!
Big congrats to you & your Brit!! ((hugs))
Please do keep us in your loop of baby news and updates, I for one will not mind baby-news at all!! It's all very exciting and I would like to follow you along as you await you cutie-patootie in October.
Sending prayers, good wishes and happy thoughts to your dad and all your family.
Thank you so much, Dalila!
As soon as I saw a post titled "A Little News" pop into my inbox I knew, just knew you were sharing your joyous news with the world. I am SO happy for you!! I cannot wait to meet your little one! xoxo
My thoughts and prayers will be with you, your dad and your family this week. I know everything will go smoothly!
Thank you thank you thank you, Kate! We'll have to schedule some play dates once this kid gets here. Even if it's really you and me doing the playing! (With flour and butter, of course.)
Woo-Hoo! Congratulations Amber! Nate and I are so happy and excited for you guys!
Thanks, Jenny! Tell that boy of yours that he's still one of the best friends I ever had. He made high school bearable.
I will! He has said the same thing about you, Mel and Moses:)
Hooray! Congratulations on becoming a mommy! I'm so happy for you. It is a lifelong dream of mine, too, so I understand that need/wish. My partner and I have been trying for 7 years and will have to wait til we can afford to get help with it. Sometimes I worry that I'll be too old by the time we can afford it.
I am sorry about your dad having to have surgery. I will send good energy for healing.
~Rachael
P.S. I don't comment much, but I do read your posts when I can and I love the creative things you come up with, so thank you for continuing to post.
Rachael, thank you so much for the kind comment. Don't give up on your dream, and make sure you check into your options. There are lots of new ways to pay for things, and it's totally worth getting the information, even if you don't move forward. I wish you all the luck! And don't you worry, Bluebonnets & Brownies will continue with lots of fun posts, and I thank you for calling me creative! Lots of love to you.
congratulations!!!
i know the feeling ..took 6 years to become pregnant with my son,his sister followed 7 mos after his first birthday!!they are now 31 and 29 !!! may you all be blessed with great joy as you start this new and exciting journey of parenthood!!
prayers for your father...prayers that his doctors and nurses will be guided by God's hands and that his recovery is quick and uncomplicated and as pain free as possible!!
Thank you so much for a lovely comment, Ann. I hope we have your luck with a 2nd!
Congrats!!! It is always a wonderfull thing for people who trily want a child to have one on the way! May you have an easy pregnancy - enjoy the blessing!
Ellen, thank you very much for your lovely comment. I hope that wish of an easy pregnancy - and maybe I'll add delivery - comes true!