The Fearless Homemaker Family is Growing!

by Amy on 19 February 2013

I have some wonderful news to share: my husband + I are adding a new member to our family – a baby! our sweet baby girl is expected to arrive in early June – just a little over 3 months from now!

Fearless Homemaker babythe pregnancy is absolutely flying by! it’s all becoming so real – baby is kicking up a storm (which is the coolest feeling ever), we’re designing the nursery, making a list of potential baby names, + getting ready to start childbirth classes. so exciting to think that our little lady will be here so soon!

i promise that this won’t turn into a pregnancy blog, but if you’re interested in seeing the nursery (or anything else baby-related), let me know + i’ll dedicate a few extra posts to things of that nature. and, if you have suggestions/advice/must-haves for a first-time mom, i’m all ears! … and belly. =)

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1 Erin @ Texanerin Baking February 19, 2013 at 6:37 am

Congratulations! :) I’m so happy for you and your husband. You look amazing and I can’t wait to read more about it (I’m in favor of a few dedicated pregnancy / baby posts!)

And how is June already almost 3 months away?! Holy cow. I can’t wait! I have to say it again… yaaay! 😀

2 amy February 19, 2013 at 7:02 am

Thank you, erin! And i know, isn’t it weird how soon June is? It feels like June should still be 6 months away, but nope. it’s getting closer by the day!

3 Beth February 19, 2013 at 7:16 am

How exciting! Congratulations to you and your husband!
And I NEVER offer advice to a first-time mom unless specifically asked. From my experience, mothers (and mothers-to-be) get way too much unsolicited advice!

4 alexandra @ sweet betweens [blog] February 19, 2013 at 7:21 am

yes, yes and YES. even though I see you in person, more bebe blog posts! :)

5 Rachel @ Baked by Rachel February 19, 2013 at 7:32 am

Yay! You look absolutely fantastic. I hope pregnancy is treating you well.

6 Tracey February 19, 2013 at 7:48 am

Congratulations again my friend, so happy for you!! You look amazing – your bump is so cute :)

7 Caroline @ chocolate & carrots February 19, 2013 at 7:54 am

I’ll say it again, you look amazing! You are going to be a wonderful mom. We’ll have to make a play date some day. My little Liam will be almost exactly one year older than your girly! 😀

8 Amber @ Caleigh's Kitchen February 19, 2013 at 8:14 am

YAY!! How exciting! Congrats to you and your husband. You look amazing! Girls are so fun! I would love to see more baby related posts! And I agree with Beth too, you will get so much unsolicited advice. Feel free to ask away though! Congratulations again!

9 Sarah February 19, 2013 at 8:16 am

I would love to see more on this blog about your baby plans, and your pregnancy journey!

10 Kathryn February 19, 2013 at 8:34 am

Congratulations, you look positively glowing!!

11 Jen @ Savory Simple February 19, 2013 at 8:37 am

I’m so happy for you! Congratulations, this is wonderful news :)

12 Lesley Eats February 19, 2013 at 8:40 am

Wonderful pictures! And yes, I will try to keep my unsolicited advice to a minimum. But go ahead and get the Baby Bargains book for some great tips (about what you need and don’t need). It was worth it to me just for the advice on what mattress to buy (which I love!).

Also, so happy to be able to pass on some of my favorite girly things!!

13 amy February 19, 2013 at 8:42 am

thank you! and i’m so excited to get some adorable girly hand-me-downs. =)

14 Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie February 19, 2013 at 8:45 am

How freaking exciting!! Congrats :-)

15 danielle February 19, 2013 at 8:55 am

Congratulations Amy! You look fabulous!

16 claire @ the realistic nutritionist February 19, 2013 at 9:02 am

oh my gosh!!! You sneaky lady, keeping that from us :) ahah! Either way, you look amazing and so much congrats!

17 Megan February 19, 2013 at 9:07 am

YAY!!! This is wonderful! Congrats :) :) I personally would love to read a few baby posts! How exciting :)

18 elizabeth @ chronic venture February 19, 2013 at 9:32 am

Congrats!!! what exciting news! I would love to read more posts all about it!!

19 Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious February 19, 2013 at 9:38 am

Oh goodness – so excited for you! CONGRATS!!!!!! I definitely want to see more posts about the pregnancy :)

20 Jackie @ Domestic Fits February 19, 2013 at 10:03 am

Yaaaaaay!!! I’m so excited for you! You’re in the “Mom of a daughter” club with me!! I’m so excited :) and pleeeeeease, we need a few baby/pregnancy posts. For real.

21 wendy (the weekend gourmet) February 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

fabulous news…congrats, doll!

22 Annie @ Annie's Noms February 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

Aww congratulations!! I’m so happy for you and I’d love to see updates on how you and baby are doing 😀

23 Kristina @ MouthFromTheSouth February 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

I am so thrilled for you both!!! So much love & congratulations headed your way today. You’re going to be an amazing mom!

24 Tiffany February 19, 2013 at 10:29 am

Amy, you look GREAT! Congratulations!!!

25 Lesley February 19, 2013 at 10:39 am

Congratulations!!! So happy for you two! You look absolutely stunning! June is such a great birthday month, and not just because it’s mine and my 6 year olds :)
Keep posting more updates!!

26 Jocelyn @BruCrew Life February 19, 2013 at 11:13 am

Congratulations pretty mama! You look absolutely darling! June will be here before you know it. And yes, a few posts with updates, names, nursery would definitely be welcome!!! I am so excited for you!!!

27 Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray February 19, 2013 at 11:29 am

Congratulations!!! You look gorgeous–and uh, of course I’d love to read about all things baby in addition to yummy food. :) I can’t wait to hear more about it! Hooray!

28 Cassie | Bake Your Day February 19, 2013 at 12:15 pm

Congrats, Amy, such exciting news!!

29 dixya @ food, pleasure, and health February 19, 2013 at 12:25 pm

congratssss :) such an exciting news and i would not mind updates here and there about the baby! you look gorgeous mama :)

30 sarah k @ the pajama chef February 19, 2013 at 12:34 pm

congratulations amy!!! so exciting! you look great. :) i definitely wouldn’t mind hearing more about baby things!

31 Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl February 19, 2013 at 12:56 pm

Oh Amy! I am soooooo excited for you! You are gorgeous and glowing and I know you and your hubby will make awesome parents! I’d love to see some baby updates along the way. So, so happy for you! Xoxoxo

32 Elizabeth February 19, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Congratulations!! I’ve always wished I had a June birthday :)

33 Jessica@AKitchenAddiction February 19, 2013 at 4:10 pm

How exciting! Congratulations! You are so beautiful!

34 Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts February 19, 2013 at 4:22 pm

Congratulations!! Super exciting news, you looks great!

35 kristen @ notsodomesticated February 19, 2013 at 4:24 pm

Congratulations!! I can’t believe that you’re just now telling us!! Haven’t you been dying to make comments on my pregnancy updates?! I know I would have been haha! And yay for little girls! So exciting. I would definitely love more pregnancy/baby-related posts. Or email me to share. I love talking about this stuff! :)

36 amy February 19, 2013 at 4:25 pm

Hahaha, YES! It has been so hard to read all your pregnancy updates and not make a peep. but it’s actually been nice because, since you’re a couple months ahead of me, i knew what to expect from reading your weekly update posts. =)

37 Emily Wells February 19, 2013 at 4:29 pm

This is wonderful news!! The best advice I can give you right now (as I’m attempting to not burn dinner, lol) is to check with your local pharmacy about a product called Calmoseptine. It’s non-prescription, but they keep it behind the counter. It is **the best** diaper rash medicine EVER. It’s super, extremely thick (so it stays on and protects their sore little rear ends between diaper changes!!) and will clear up the absolute worst case of diaper rash over night. I’m not kidding. It’s the best I’ve found. I used it on all three of my boys. :) Stay away from Balmex, A&D, etc. They just immediately soak into the diaper, and the next time your baby pees or poops, it gets right back on their sore skin. :( And I’d love to see pregnancy and baby updates…I don’t care if you turn this into a baby blog!

38 amy February 19, 2013 at 4:55 pm

Thank you SO much for your kind words and awesome tips, emily – I so appreciate it! =)

39 Kate | Food Babbles February 19, 2013 at 4:58 pm

Congratulations!! This is such an exciting time. So happy for you and you look absolutely AMAZING!! Pregnancy clearly agrees with you.

40 angela @ another bite please February 19, 2013 at 5:13 pm

you look so cute and adorable Amy…pregnancy looks wonderful on you. I for one would love to see updates on nursery, baby and all that fun cute stuff!!! Good luck with the list of baby names…isn’t it overwhelming all the choices, all the books :-) congrats!!!!

41 Bernadette @ Now Stir It Up February 19, 2013 at 5:48 pm

Congratulations! That is such wonderful news. June is right around the corner. I agree with everyone that baby updates would be fab!

42 SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen February 19, 2013 at 5:50 pm

Eeek!!! Congratulations!!

43 Sarah February 19, 2013 at 6:23 pm

Congrats! How exciting! We are expecting our first, a baby girl in June also. It is so fun to start all of the planning and organizing of a nursery and picking a name. I would love for you to share some of your ideas on your blog!
-Sarah http://www.atshirtandpearls.blogspot.com

44 amy February 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm

thank you, Sarah! And big congrats to you, too! I remember seeing the news when I was on your blog + it was mighty hard not to spill the beans to you then. =) and i think my due date is only about 2 weeks before yours – so fun that our little girls will be born so close together!!

45 angela@spinachtiger February 19, 2013 at 6:43 pm

Oh you look so beautiful. I was just thinking about you and baby today. Life is about to get so exciting and dreamy.

46 Kiran @ KiranTarun.com February 19, 2013 at 7:40 pm

Congrats Amy!! What a wonderful news to return to :) And you are a gorgeous mama-to-be. Please post whatever you want, perhaps by dedicating a category for pregnancy, motherhood and parenting?

47 kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts February 19, 2013 at 8:04 pm

Congratulations, Amy! My first kid was due in June and born the end of May. It’s a lovely time to have a baby. I wish you the best with the rest of your pregnancy–you look wonderful!

48 Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry February 19, 2013 at 8:21 pm

OMG! CONGRATS! Sorry that was a lot. I am just so happy for you. You look positively glowing and I have to say June is the best month to born. Although I may be little baise since thats when my birthday is. : ) Hope pregnancy is treating you well.

49 ashley - baker by nature February 19, 2013 at 8:40 pm

You look adorable! Eeeeeek – SO happy for you, future mama!

50 Jess February 19, 2013 at 9:16 pm

I am so excited about your news! I can’t believe you are due in June!!!!!

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