Good day everyone.
I trust you enjoyed a beuno long weekend.
Mine was swell...we took the big kid to university, which was both joyous and poopsticks all at the same time...
...the red head was particularly not pleased with her sister's new living arrangements...
...the little one threw me over the edge on the way home when she said...and I quote..."Mommy, first Lola and now Tasha...our family is falling apart".
SAD MOMMY FACE.
Anyhoo...we got the big girl all settled in to her new room and I couldn't be prouder of her...the house is feeling mighty empty without her though:(
Aside from the move in, I spent the rest of the weekend on my DIY project and I have to say, it turned out exactly as I had envisioned..here's a little peakski of what I got up to...
...the bad news is that I put the finished number in my foyer to take pictures of it and well, it's sort of meant for the spot under my desk...I very much wish I could keep the damn thing...feeling like I might now be on a search for something I can make into its twin....will keep you posted on that front and promise shots of this little lady in a few weeks.
And now, I thought I'd share my big news.
You might have noticed that I've been visiting you all a little less these past few months...well, there's a reason...I've been sick...but not bad sick...
This sort of sick...
...yuppers....a new little love bug will be joining our family in March and we couldn't be happier:))))))))
I'm 3 months along now and starting to feel more like myself but 'tis been a haaaard few months.
You might remember that I took some time off at about this time last year...well the reason for that was a miscarriage...it was devastating and awful and something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy...we got through it though and knew we desperately wanted another baby so after a few months, we started trying again....the very crappy thing about miscarriage is that it sort of ruins the naive joy that comes with early pregnancy...I've been a nervous wreck this time around...and...well, it hasn't been easy.
We found about at about 7 weeks that I was actually carrying twins...probably the reason why I'd literally been in bed most of the day for weeks on end...of course, this sort of news came as a total shock but felt like such an incredible gift...sadly, a week later we found out that Baby B didn't make it...I've since learned that this is really common...apparently, 1 in 8 people walking around actually started out as a twin...crazy beans.
So...we're here now and happily pregnant with one sweet baby...and thankfully, I'm starting to feel more like myself...the total exhaustion is beginning to subside and my desire to do anything but sleep is returning...this is PS, the reason why Wink of Pink has sort of been at a standstill...the smell of paint has been more than a little disgusting up until now so I promise I'll rev stuff back into high gear soon.
So...that's the news.
Happy, happy, happy.
It seems as though our crappy stretch is taking a turn for the better...we had more great news this past week...hubster GOT A JOB!!!
Aside from the obvious perks like health insurance and paid bills etc...this most importantly means that...
Project Nursery can roll into gear:)
Scarlett's moving into the big room over the garage and her old room will be for bambino.
If it's a girl...which I sort of feel like it is...this will happen...
...I can't WAIT to get started.
And hope you'll all follow along as I nag you with baby decorating questions:)
Thank you all in the meantime for still visiting these past few months despite my total lack of blogging support...I cross my heart that that I'll be popping by to catch up on all that I've missed.
Love you cyber buddies.
xo
Christine! Congrats! How exicting!
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ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! Congratulations!!! All the best :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! what exciting news! congrats and all the best to your growing family! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so so so incredibly excited for you and your growing family!!!!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOh Christine, what fabulous news!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - that's lovely news! Glad you're feeling better, too!
ReplyDeleteOMG Christine, that is amazing news! I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you last year, I unfortunately know that sadness all too well. But now you're having another baby! I'm very excited for you guys!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again - so happy for all of you! The nursery is going to be amazing!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!! So thrilled for you! xoxo
ReplyDeletecongratulations! we're recently miscarried and I absolutely agree that the naivette of the process is dead and gone. But I'm really happy to hear your news and look forward to posts about the nursary.
ReplyDeleteFabulous news!! So happy for you. Glad things are looking up and I can't wait to see the nursery!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your house won't be feeling empty for long now! I am very excited about following the nursery decorating plans as well. Glad you're feeling better. I found out recently I'm finally going to be an aunt and I am very excited about that!
ReplyDeleteSo VERY happy for you! xo
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Congrats pretty mama!! Another ginger in your future? Us gingers have to stick together!
ReplyDeleteXoxoxoxoxooxooxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxCongrats to both you and hubs on the baby (again) AND double congrats to hubs on the new job - I know it has been stressful!
ReplyDeleteGreat news, congratulations!! My third child also began as a pair of twins and we lost one of them at 2 months, had to stay bedridden for 4 !! Again congrats :)....
ReplyDeleteChristine! What an emotional roller coaster. I already had tears in my eyes when I was reading about your daughter missing her big sister, but by the end I was ready to burst! My boys are five years apart and i'm already dreading the day my big kid goes to college. I've experienced that loss ( at 11 weeks) and I'm terribly sorry you have had to endure that experience. But I am SO THRILLED for you! And a new job for the hubby is just so freaking fantastic. Blessings to you and your family. This is going to be a great year. xo
ReplyDeleteWHOAAAAAAAAAAA CONGRATS CHRISTINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's AWESOME! And PS - Tasha is SO incredibly beautiful. You must be so proud.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! What wonderful news, Christine! Just couldn't be happier for you knowing all the sadness you've had to deal with the past few months. I've been wondering where you've been and this explains everything!!! XOXO!
ReplyDeleteOh congratulations!! How wonderful, I am so happy for you and your family. It's beautiful that after such sadness joy unspeakable can still come. Cheers to the wonderful 2nd trimester!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! What fantastic news and glad to hear that you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you Christine :) You deserve the world! Great post, lots of goodies today!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations!! So happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI'm so very happy for you, Christine! I can't wait to follow along in the process and see the beautiful nursery boards you create. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!! So happy for you! Really sending you virtual hugs!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Christine! What wonderful news.
ReplyDeletecongratulations! That's a wonderful news. You have a daughter moving for college but still you've got a blessing. Ain't that a miracle?
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oh christine, this post warms my heart. i am so happy for you!!! congrats on the one on the way and to your hubby's new job!! xoxox
ReplyDeleteHippity-hip Hooray!!!!! Congrats Christine, this is incredible news. So glad to hear you are feeling better. And SOOOO excited for you!! (Big congrats to the hubs as well - he must be so relieved.) xo
ReplyDeleteWOW! Congrats! So incredibly exciting! I understand being nervous after the miscarriage (I was too, when pregnant with Madelyn). Glad you're starting to feel more yourself-this past pregnancy was a bit of a doozy for me, and it wasn't until around 22 wks that I felt more normal. I am so happy for you, Christine, but may need to give you a bit of a spanking for holding out on me with the big news!
ReplyDeleteawww. congrats, sweet christine! so excited for you guys!
ReplyDeleteWOHOO! Congrats on everything turning around and the baby! :) You're the best mom ever and that little red head (i hope!) is going to be so spoiled and loved!
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Trissta
Congrats to you and your family. That is such wonderful news! Cannot wait to see the nursery designs ...
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!! Wonderful news :)
ReplyDeleteOh congrats love!!! So happy for you guys xoxo cyber hugs!
ReplyDeleteVery best wishes to you and yours. What joyful news! Love pregger bellies!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! And your first set of photos had my on memory lane - when THIS little redhead took her big sister (10 year difference) to college back in 1993!
ReplyDeleteJust so, so happy for you and the fam! Sincerely... Lots of transition going on, but it's all so very good! Best to you Christine!
ReplyDeleteWow- congratulations! Such an exciting time for you. Get lots of rest- we will always be here for you!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Wishing you all the best and a happy healthy pregnancy :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations lovely! So very happy for you, the hubs, and the kids. xoxo.
ReplyDeletebabbbbyyyyy!!!!! that's awesome christine! congrats to you and your family.
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So exciting! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteaghhh how exciting!! congrats christine - you deserve the best! i can't wait to see your cute little red headed edition!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Christine and Hubby too!
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Congratulations to you and your family!! I've been a huge fan of your blog for some time, and am so happy to hear this great news. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family, and am so happy to hear that hubby got a job! I gotta say, I was a little panicked when you said you were preggers. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat news all around!!
Congratulations on the baby news, Christine!!! Although it sounds as though the journey has been difficult, I hope that the path your family is on will bring you much deserved joy!!
ReplyDeletecongrats C!! Sorry to hear about the baby situation last year and yes, it is actually rather common too during the early stage. A couple of my friends had gone through the process ... Big hug to you ... retroactively speaking.
ReplyDeleteYour nursery is looking fab. .. it's serene and calm... perfect for the little one!
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congrats C!! Sorry to hear about the baby situation last year and yes, it is actually rather common too during the early stage. A couple of my friends had gone through the process ... Big hug to you ... retroactively speaking.
ReplyDeleteYour nursery is looking fab. .. it's serene and calm... perfect for the little one!
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Congratulations on all the good news, especially in light of everything you've been through. Wishing you and your family the very best and all good things as you look ahead with anticipation to better and brighter days ahead!
ReplyDeleteOh this made my day to read this! So happy for you and your family, what great news!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and your family! That is so exciting!!! What a roller coaster you've been on lately... I can't even imagine. So happy to hear your good news today!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness this is INCREDIBLE news!!! You've been on my mind with your hubby's job situation :(, and i've been bad about keeping up from summer's end into school now beginning... OH HAPPY DAY!!! So thrilled for u! Keep us posted! I'm just updating my daughter's room, very similar colors, had for her as a tot, now almost 12.. very fancy little girl rooms are SO delightful!
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irene
www.theoplife.com
This is so exciting and amazing!!! Congrats sweet mama...and I hope you're feeling better soon!!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteCOngratulations!! New job + baby + healthy + happy = good times all around. Keep feeling good xo
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Christine! Many congrats to you + your family. Much love xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a packed post that I could say so much about but CONGRATULATIONS! So so excited for your sweet, growing family!
ReplyDeleteHOLY MOLY that is the best news! Congrats! I know all about morning sickness and sadly miscarriages too,:( but happily I have my three kids now, makes you extra grateful:) Can't wait to read and keep up with your newest adventures!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Christine on another baby on the way, your eldest baby leaving for university and your hubby getting a job. So much going on, what an exciting time for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCHRISTINE! THIS IS INCREDIBLE NEWS! I am so incredibly happy and excited for you! A baby and hubby with a new job too! Ooooh, I knew that only good was coming your way! So happy for you! Can't wait to see project nursery begin! :)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all CONGRATULATIONS!!! So glad you are starting to feel better final.
ReplyDeleteI am very very saddened to hear that you previously suffered a miscarriage. I can't even begin to imagine what that must have been like for you.
Your older daughter's face in the photo of her hugging her younger sister is very moving.
So many exciting changes for all of you!! xo
What a fabulous news!!! Congrats Christine and family!!! This is going to be so exciting :) Can't wait to see what you'll do with the nursery :) EXCITING!!!
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ReplyDeleteHow fantastic is that news!! Congratulations Christine! Cant wait to follow your journey! xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Some very happy news indeed. :)
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Kecia
www.couturezooblog.com
So so happy for you! I was just thinking of you the other day hoping things were going well. So glad to hear you are doing well! I find out the gender next week, then the planning will begin!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I can totally relate to the roller coaster...I went through two miscarriages and ended up losing both fallopian tubes. I wanted to crawl in a hole but we did IVF and now a baby girl on the way who will join my two boys. Makes you appreciate the miracle of getting pregnant even more! I can't wait to see what you whip up for the nursery!
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ReplyDeleteCONGRATS to you and family on the baby news! A new baby makes everything more exciting. Looking forward to nursery boards.
Congrats! So happy to hear all the good news. College, job, BABY! Glad to hear everything worked out for the positive in the end :)
ReplyDeleteChristine, I LOVE ALL of this post!!! So glad to hear of some good... make that wonderful news your way for you and your family and your husband! On another note, I just returned from LuckyFABB in NYC and met the precious Mackenzie and asked her if she got to meet you recently at another conference. She did and I told her how jealous I was and how much I adore you. The first thing out of her mouth was how drop dead gorgeous you are. :) You are beautiful inside and out my dear! So happy for you :) Whitley
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Christine, Congratulations!!! That is great news (both the baby and the job), so happy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness... I am so excited for you and your family! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteGAH SO BEHIND! Soo very happy for you my friend. Such glorious news. Fingers and toes crossed for a healthy easy pregnancy,
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