You may have noticed me being MIA lately. I had hoped it could be chalked up to moving and gift guiding, but some of you are getting wise to it and sending out SOS emails and asking if I’m ok (which I love). I’m definitely more than ok. I have another reason I’ve been gone from the internets and this blog and Twitter lately…
We have another little bun on the way!
I couldn’t be more excited, truly, it’s always such a miracle to conceive a child. This one seems to be his or her OWN person, because I’m the sickest I’ve ever been with any pregnancy ever. Seriously. EVER.
I’m 11 weeks already, I wanted to wait a bit to announce just because, well I don’t really know why. I thought about my loss 5 months ago, it made me scared to tell anyone. But it also had nothing to do with it. It was just nice having this secret that I told a few people, and otherwise kept to just my household.
But I’m happy to share this with you now, so you’ll know why I disappear now and then (it’s not because I don’t love you, it’s because I’m loving the porcelain more right now). Thanksgiving was mostly me feeling sick and not being able to go out with the family when they wanted to hit the beach. But I’ll always remember it as the first Thanksgiving with 4 children, even if one was still just in the womb.
The only thing sounding good is grilled cheese or Italian ice or just ICE. Also my mom’s salad which is just basically iceberg lettuce, celery, cucumber and vinegar and oil. Oh and I must dip my grilled cheese in mustard. But once I use the mustard, get it away from me because it grosses me out just sitting there like it does.
I can’t wait to chronicle this pregnancy here, even though I’ve been blogging since 2004, I started a week before boy #2 was born, and took a break from blogging during my 3rd pregnancy. This will be a first for me, and I’m so excited!
Can’t wait to add a 4th to that little train that goes exploring each day…either a 4th boy to get in step right along with his brothers, or a 1st girl who will rule them all. Wow. Four kids!
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Woohoo — I am SO happy for you and your family, Ari! Can't wait to meet the little bundle. Hang in there!
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Congrats!!
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Yay!! Congratulations!!!
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Congratulations! That is so very exciting!!
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Thrilling news. And seriously I ate grilled cheese almost daily for about 14 weeks with my pregnancies too. All i ever wanted. French fries were divine too! And I was nauseated 24/7. Hang in there. So happy for you and your family. xoxoxo
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Congratulations! What exciting news.
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Congratulations! I am so thrilled for you.
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Congrats!!
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I am so very thrilled for you my friend – much love and congratulations!!
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YIPPEE! Congratulations! We had three boys and then our first girl. Amazingly, we now have four of each.
I started my blog when my eighth was nearly a year old. I think it would have been so neat to blog a pregnancy and birth/newborn days.
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I am so, so, SO excited for you!! Did you know that all those months ago, you were one of the first people I told? And, tonight, I sit here with my sweet girl in my arms praising God for your Little One!!
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Congratulations! babe.
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Congratulations! What a busy year!
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Congratulations!!
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Congrats! We had our 4th baby in May – it is quite the change, but a lot of fun!
I craved ice with my 4th too – all the time. My doctor said it could be an Iron deficiency (related to PICA)
Anyway, best of luck and congratulations to you!
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Congrats! What a special time for you and your familY!!
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Congrats!! With this last pregnancy the ONLY thing I could eat without wanting to hurl was waffles.. for like the entire first trimester
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Congratulations!
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Oh lady, I am SO thrilled for you!!!!! This is one lucky baby for sure!
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I am so very thrilled for you my friend – much love and congratulations!!
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Oh congrats how exciting. It seems to be going around lately lol! Lots of people I've seen announcing pregnancies lol.
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Congratulations! That's such exciting news. You're gonna have yourself a Carolina girl, I just know it. Here's to less sick and more glow!
-Abby
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Congratulations Arianne…So excited for you and to be a Blogging Auntie to another bambina(o) hehehehe
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congratulations, arianne! i'm so happy for you and your family. yay!!!!
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Congrats! How exciting!
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WOO HOO! Congrats! ((hugs))
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Congrats!! Wonderful news!! Hopefully the dreariness will subside soon and you'll be on your way to second trimester bliss before you know it!
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four is a great number. congratulations.
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Congrats! How exciting!
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WOW!! So exciting!! Much Congrats, girl.
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New reader here (via twitter) but congrats
I love reading about such happy events (even if you are loving the porcelain right now!)
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Four kids is right. But totally do-able.
For the record, I LOVE mustard with my grilled cheese. Any cravings for celery yet?
Love you,
Steph
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Thanks woman, I can't agree with the french fries thing though. No, definitely not.
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Oh how exciting! I am constantly in awe of you and all you do, I can see you blogging about granbabies some day!
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I know, crazy right?!
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We shall be matchy-matchy 4 kiddo Mama's and I can't wait to hear every minute.
Oh how I loves you,
Sara Sophia
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Actually yes! But it's the stage where I crave it and by the time I get it I'm back to not keeping anything down. I think the craving is just going to grow though…
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SOSOSOSOSO excited for you, and so excited to be able to follow along during this pregnancy. Congrats!!!
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WOW! Congrats!!!!
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YAY! Congrats!
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Congratulations sweetie!!!!!
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Congrats!
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arianne! what a way to settle in to the new place! so exciting! the boys will be such a team of helpers!
still would love your address!
best
carrie
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I am so happy and over the moon for you!! I can't wait to meet HER…
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Thank you for sharing the joyous news, Ari!!!!! How exciting! I just found out I am too, 6wks. Congrats! I look forward to reading your blog.
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That is such amazing news!! What a wonderful gift during such a wonderful time of the year. Congrats to you and your whole crew, who of course will be amazing big brothers!!
Best of Luck!
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Congratulations!
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Yay! Absolutely WONDERFUL beautiful joyful news my friend!
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Yippee
Congratulations!!!
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i'm predicting a girl.
with my son i was hardly ever sick, with my daughters i was sick for 9 months and is was so bad.
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YAY!!!! Congratulations!!!
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How Exciting! CONGRATS!… What an amazing way to enjoy the holidays! =) Very Happy For You!
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Congrats! I am so happy for you!!
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Congratulations, sweet friend! I'm so very excited for you and your family!!!
Lots of love and kisses!!
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Yipee! That is wonderful news! What a blessing! Congratulations!
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So happy.
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CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news!
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Awww, congrats to you guys! Sending thoughts of wellness, healing and a healty pregnancy to you Arianne!
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Congratulations Mami! I am so happy for you. Oh, this is so exciting.
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So very happy for you!
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Congratulations! What wonderful news!
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Congrats ! That is so awesome!
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Congrats that is so awesome! How exciting!
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Congratulations. I get the morning sickness thing. I had it all day long but the biggest culprit was processed meats. I would back up to the deli and tell the person standing in line what I wanted. They would pass the message along and then someone would put it in my basket. The deli girls got wise though and started preparing things in advance after a few weeks.
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Yay! Congrats – so happy for you!
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Congratulations! I hope you pass through the sick-as-a-dog phase quickly…
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Ew, grill cheese and mustard…how…PREGNANT, LOL!
I remember my days of pregnancy. I remember, after my 5th wishing, “When will this season be over w/Lord.” But now…five years since last baby, I miss those moments from time-to-time. I remember women telling me how they remember their years of morning sickness, early morning nursing, or shall I say continuence nursing…I thought I couldn’t wait for those times to end, but now I see what was meant in, “Enjoy it all while you can,” time passes so very fast.
My oldest just celebrated his 16 birthday, and I cannot believe it! It brings me to tears just typing about it.
Anyway congrats to your family and you:)
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Squeeeeeee!! Yeehaw!! Yipee!!! So very happy for you Ari! I’m sure after you barf, that at least you’re glowing. Can’t wait to see you and the little bun!! xoxox
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…and now i wish i could drive to you and hug you so hard.
CONGRATULATIONS!
you MUST be due right around the time i was with teagan…July 2010, right???
i was you last year at this time – praying to the porcelain god!
so so so so thrilled for you.
xoxoxo
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Yay! I’m so happy for you! Except for the sick thing but yay!!!
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Congrats! I am so happy for you!
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how exciting!! congratulations!!
totally sucks that you’re sick, but i hope that will pass soon & you can get on to the good stuff.
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So much happy!
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Yeah for you! Great news, but I hope you get to feeling better soon.
Jen
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Being that sick is really no fun at all. I hope it gets better and better every day.
Peace to you!
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What a great Christmas present! I’m so happy for you and your family. I hope the sickness goes away soon. I was sick both of my pregnancies and I just kept telling myself that the sicker you are the healthier the baby…at least that is what my ob always told me.
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Oh, Arianne. I am so, so, so happy for you! Congratulations.
As you may recall, I had morning sickness BAD for both of my pregnancies. Really, Really bad. But, looking back, it was all worth it – every second of it.
Still, I’m hoping that it passes for you quickly.
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So very thrilled for you!
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Congrats! I hope you get to feeling better
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I’m so excited for you!! *HUGS*
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Congratulations on your new “bun.” Sorry to hear you are so sick but your mindset is wonderful. Yes, it is always a miracle somehow isn’t it, when a child comes into this world at any stage.
Feel better Arianne.
Stephanie
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Congratulations! How exciting
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Congrats Doll! That’s such great news. Can’t wait to read about your journey
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Oh, oh! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
SUCH wonderful news!
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Congratulations! I look forward to reading future adventures with the little bun!
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WOW! Congrats, Arianna! I bet all your Chi-town friends are a little bummed they won’t be near you for this awesome time in your life! Blessings and wishing you a healthy and happy and lovely and fun pregnancy. Can’t wait to follow you along.
Nell
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OMG, I’m so behind on everything I only just read this now, CONGRATS!!!
It’s gonna be a girl, I just know it! A beautiful Arianne Jr with dimples and bright eyes and OH, THE PINK!
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CONGRATS!!! I couldn’t be happier for you!
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Congratulations mama, can’t wait to see what the world brings you this time.
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Such exciting news. I too am pregnant and it is such an exciting time. Excuse me while I go rummage through the cabinets in the kitchen. I need food :>
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Sweetie….CONGRATS! I am so so happy for you. It’s been almost one week since our baby girl was born. I hope you get to feeling better soon. I remember those day oh so well…I was on Zofran for over 4 months…..Blessings to you and your family. Merry Christmas.
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A little late, but… congrats! What great news, Arianne! Happy holidays
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So exciting! So sorry for all the sick. Yuck for you. I hope it passes soon and that you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy in good health.
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