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We’re Having A Baby!

February 25, 2019~ Baby, lifestyle

You read that right. After many years of hormones, weight loss, and of course “trying” — we’re having a baby! I’m due at the end of August, and am now in my second Trimester so I’m cool telling everyone. This pregnancy was kind of a surprise for us, but after getting over our initial shock we were completely ecstatic.

You can read about my journey with PCOS & infertility here.

This is of course a huge change from what we expected to be our journey towards a family, and we are so pleased to finally be able to tell you guys!

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

We found out on Christmas Eve Eve. Merry Christmas Dan! I couldn’t believe what I saw on the stick late at night, so I immediately showed it to Dan — who was absolutely not expecting to be handed a stick covered in pee at midnight. The morning of the 24th we rushed to confirm everything once the pharmacy opened, and they all came back positive.

We had family staying with us, and a trip to Mexico a few days away, so we kept everything between the two of us. Given our issues leading up to this point, we weren’t sure if this was going to mark the beginning of our journey with miscarriages (as Doctors said might happen) or if it was the real deal, so we wanted to wait it out as a couple before telling people. Week after week, milestone after milestone, it stuck! So we started planning how we were going to tell family, friends, and now you!

In New Brunswick (where we are currently posted), we are only entitled to ONE ultrasound at week 20. I know.

I wanted a dating ultrasound, and all the other ones that are common practice elsewhere in the country, so we found a way to get a referral for an ultrasound in Toronto around the 13 week mark. It would give us the chance to see this kid, tell our families in person, and make sure everything was still OK. We had only JUST heard the heartbeat at week 12, so the confirmations were coming fast and furious.

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

We don’t know the gender yet (that’s coming soon!) but we couldn’t pass up the pink poodle Jelly Cat stuffed animal, and this baby has already got a robust library. We haven’t bought many things yet — because we didn’t want to jinx anything — so now that we’re into the second trimester it’s full steam ahead! books! onesies! a few toys!

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

When it came time to figuring out how to tell our parents, we had originally planned on putting together a box full of clues that would be mailed to them. But when we found out we wouldn’t have an ultrasound picture to share in the box, we pivoted and decided that in person was best (at which point we would have an ultrasound picture). So we booked our appointments, travel, and got to scheming.

My parents knew we were coming, but they didn’t know why. Boy were they surprised on Thursday evening when we told them! Dan’s families had no clue we were even here until we surprised each family at dinner over this past weekend. We gave each family a few pictures and a letter board with a special message.

Grab the “Oh Baby” balloons here

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

When it came to telling you guys, we wanted to make sure everyone who needed to know already knew, so you guys are the final piece in this happy puzzle!

I’m planning a post to answer any and all questions you may have, so I’ll open that up on Facebook and Instagram at some point this week. If you have any questions, watch for it!

In the meantime, thank you for hanging around, caring about my personal journey, and supporting me in all my endeavours!

This next year (who am I kidding, the next few) are going to be challenging from a business point of view, so I sincerely hope you’ll stick around and continue to help me grow.

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

We're having a baby! After years of trying, we are ready to celebrate our good news. Come see how we told family, and why we waited so long.

 

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  1. Angie says

    February 25, 2019 at 7:11 am

    So very happy for you both! And love the photo Shoot! So cute ❤️

    Reply
  2. Laura says

    February 25, 2019 at 8:12 am

    Congratulations! Thats awesome news- and what a cute shoot to commemorate it!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks! We figured why not have fun with it 😉

      Reply
  3. Marissa says

    February 25, 2019 at 8:15 am

    Ariel

    I am so overjoyed to hear about this new chapter !

    Xo
    Marissa

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you so very much! We can’t believe we finally get to say the words!

      Reply
  4. Elise c. says

    February 25, 2019 at 9:07 am

    So awesome! So special to be be able to tell in person too. I also have pcos and worked with a fertility center to have my babes. It is so special after wishing and trying for so long ????

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      It sure is, and this one came so unexpectedly too!

      Reply
  5. mYRIAN says

    February 25, 2019 at 9:11 am

    cuanta felicidad!!! iMAGINO CADA MOMENTO. hERMOSA DESCRIPCIÓN. vAMOS ELIGIENDO NOMBRES?
    fELICITACIONES HERMOSOS PAPÁS. fELICITACIONES fAMILIA!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      Gracias! ????

      Reply
  6. Sasha says

    February 25, 2019 at 9:47 am

    Congrats!! Looking forward to seeing that nursery come to life!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      Thank you! It’s going to be a blast

      Reply
  7. jennifer says

    February 25, 2019 at 9:49 am

    So wonderful! Congratulations on your growing family!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      Thank you Jennifer!

      Reply
  8. Kkm says

    February 25, 2019 at 10:59 am

    Such happy news! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      Yes! The happiest!

      Reply
  9. Cindy deRosier says

    February 25, 2019 at 11:47 am

    Congratulations! So happy for you!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      Thanks friend! We are so happy to finally be sharing

      Reply
  10. Amy says

    February 25, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS! An absolutely Beautiful photo shoot!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 26, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  11. Amy says

    February 27, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    So thrilled for you! As a PCOS cyster who waited 11 years for a baby, I can relate to the joy you and your family are experiencing!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      February 28, 2019 at 8:39 am

      Well thank you! ThT’s the fun part about sharing your struggles, you have more people celebrating with you when there’s good news!

      Reply
  12. Amy Smith says

    March 7, 2019 at 9:31 am

    Life’s unexpected twists are the ones we end up loving the most 🙂 Congrats!

    Not to be sidetracked but where did that amazing teal couch come from?!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      March 7, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      This was shot in a studio space in toronto while we were in town! It’s great eh?
      And thank you! Twists and turns for sure

      Reply

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