A Big, Big, BIG Announcement!!
Einstein and Duke have some very exciting news to share…

The BEB family is expanding, and no, we are not getting another dog ;-)
WE’RE HAVING A BABY!!!
I am 14 weeks today and little (two-legged) baby brother or sister is due to arrive around January 12, 2015. We are SO excited and I’ve been dying to tell you all!
No crazy cravings yet, and only one specific food aversion. You may have noticed a drop off in recipes containing, of all things… chocolate. Ugh! I can do a little chocolate if it’s in something else, like a chocolate swirl in ice cream, or a peanut butter cup (!), but forget about things like chocolate ice cream, cake or brownies. I haven’t wanted it at all, and when I do eat just a little bit, I feel sick. What a bummer, I hope this passes!
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Aside from some nausea during weeks 6-10, the only other really negative symptom I’ve had is some mind-numbing exhaustion. Holy crap, some days I was almost in tears just because I was SO TIRED. I’ve never been much of a napper (well, since college, anyway!), but napping has become an almost daily occurrence for me. Some days I know I need to go lay down and sleep for awhile, and others I just randomly pass out on the couch.
On a positive note, I finally have the beginnings of a bump! I was so excited to start seeing a belly show up :)
(Apologies for the dog hair all over my shirt – the pups are shedding like crazy right now and I was hugging them before we took this picture.)

I’ll certainly be keeping you updated as things move along, and am so excited to finally share this news with you! ❤️



Congratulations!! I just had a little one two weeks ago today and let me just tell you, it’s all worth it! Every bit of it! Pregnancy takes a strong woman and it’s so special, yet not easy, but what you get in the end is the best reward you could ever ask for :) Our two dogs have taken a bit to adjust, but they do just thst and in no time, you’ll feel like you never knew what it was like not to have a baby around and they will feel thst way too. How exciting! I hope your dislike for chocolate goes away soon!! Crazy hoe pregnancy does that! I hated cucumbers before I was pregnant and now I love them! Fish was my good adversion and I still don’t care for it as much now, but you have to love chocolate again someday, it just wouldn’t be right otherwise!
Congrats again!!
That’s so wonderful and exciting!!!! I can already see the baby climbing all over Einstein and Duke :-). Keep the monthly baby bump photos coming :-)
Congratulations! What wonderful news! Wishing you a healthy pregnancy.
Your post made smile. Congratulations!
What happy news! Congratulations!
Congratulations! You will be an AWESOME mom! What a wonderful time in your life…. Enjoy every minute ( including the naps!).
Oh Michelle! how exciting! congratulations to you and your husband on your new addition…
Yay! Congratulations! I thought something was up……I did notice drop in chocolate recipes? So, so happy for you & CCC & the big brothers!
Congratulations! So happy to hear this news!
Congratulations!!! How exciting for you and your family!!! I can’t wait to follow this journey w/ you!!! :-)
Couldn’t be happier for all of you. Please listen to your body and take advantage of those naps, it’s your system asking you for help to produce this beautiful new addition to your family. Thank goodness the temporary food issue is chocolate and not peanut butter, you would really be disappointed, but this too shall pass. Best Wishes and can’t wait to hear all about everything.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What wonderful news to start a Monday morning!! Wishing you and your family the very very best!!!
This is wonderful news! Congratulations to you and the family!
Congratss! I saw the subject and guessed it was a child. I just hope it’s born on the 13th, because… THATS MY BIRTHDAY! Another Steelers Capricorn so exciting.
Congratulations on the good news!
Congratulations to you Michelle and to your CCC. We’;; be with all the way!
Congrats! And congrats on having a very dedicated late night / early morning blog reading fanbase! I looked and thought, 70 comments at 7:23 am? Impressive!
Oh my, how exciting!!!! Congratulations and all the best with the pregnancy, and hope everyone is healthy. Loved being pregnant, nothing like it. Enjoy.
Yay – Sooo excited for you!!! Your life is gonna change in a great way!
My well wishes can be added to all the others, Heartfelt Congratulations to you and hubby. I know the pups will love her/she just like you love them.
So happy for you!! Congratulations!! January 12th…that’s my birthday :) Best wishes on a healthy baby in 2015!! I hope the chocolate aversion passes soon:)
Congratulations and many, many blessings to you and your family!! I am a fellow Pittsburgher and have been a fan for a long time!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! I am so excited for you. I love the tshirts! I am sure they will make great big brothers. :)
That is so exciting! Thanks for sharing!
Oh, wow! Congratulations!! So very happy for you and your Chief Culinary Consultant! Wishing you a very healthy and happy pregnancy! Your new addition will bring lots of joy!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!
We’re expecting too (Jan 4th) and my biggest food aversion in the first few weeks was Chocolate Chip cookies…a total bummer. So happy for you and your little family! I’m certain Duke and Einstein will be fabulous big brothers!
Congratulations! Motherhood is a wonderful journey! You are blessed.
Cutest pregnancy announcement picture yet! Congratulations and sincere best wishes.