Party of Five, Here We Come!
We are so thrilled to share that our little family is growing and we’re expecting another little bundle of joy!!
Little BEB baby #3 is due on April 8th, but will likely come before that, since it will be a scheduled c-section.
My husband typed up this super fun “pregnancy alert” and texted it to our family at the same time when everyone was at our house to make the announcement (have I mentioned that he has all of the creative brains in our relationship?)…
I was 15 weeks along yesterday, and there’s definitely a bump starting to show! So far, the pregnancy has gone very well. My first trimester was very much the same as it was with both Joseph and Dominic – some nausea, but I never actually got sick, so I consider myself lucky. I suffered from mind-numbing exhaustion through about 10 days ago, and then I felt like a fog had lifted, finally! I haven’t had any crazy cravings, but during the entire first trimester really all I wanted were salty savory things, especially a Wendy’s junior bacon cheeseburger with fries!
We are absolutely thrilled to be giving Joseph and Dominic another sibling! Dominic obviously has no idea what’s going on, and Joseph goes back and forth between an excited, “oh little baby coming!” to a flat out “NO” when we talk to him about it.
I had an ultrasound around the 8 week mark, and apparently since I was pregnant with Dominic they stopped printing out ultrasound pictures to hand you at the end, instead they email them to you; the tech also included a little video she captured of the heart beating. It never ceases to amaze me and leave me in total awe when I think about what a miracle the whole process is to grow a baby, and seeing that little heart beat took my breath away ♥
I’ll be sure to provide updates along the way; thank you all for sharing in these wonderful journeys of life with me!
Congratulations! There is nothing like having 3! That third baby is special, not that the first two aren’t. But we had 3 hoping that the third just might be a boy. But, no. Another girl! But that’s okay! She’s special and btw just graduated from Harvard Law School this past May and we found out last week she passed the Virginia state Bar exam. Job is placed already with fabulous firm in DC and follows you as well. Excellent baker! She is the one who introduced me to your blog! So happy she did! I read your emails/blog everyday! Love you!
Congratulations! So very happy to you and your family. Look forward to meeting the newest member, he/she will be so loved.
Wow, are you guys shooting for a hockey team? lol Congratulations!
Congrats.. how wonderful.. Enjoy every minute…
Michelle, congratulations to you and your family! I just had to comment because I had my first baby just about 2 weeks after you had Dominic and now I’m pregnant with a due date of April 7th. Ha! Having babies 18 months apart isn’t as common these days so I’ve worried people will think we’re crazy or that this is an accidental pregnancy (it’s not!)…but mostly I’m just really excited and now I’m excited for you too! Congratulations again!
I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad your beautiful family is growing. You deserve only the best.
I don’t check in for a couple days and look what happens! Wow. Congratulations!!!!!!!
P.s. That little beating heart is such a beautiful sight. God bless.
Oh! Congratulations!! I’m so thrilled for you all!
Congratulations!!! What exciting news!
Congrats Michele! I’m so happy for you and your family!
Congratulations to you and your hubby. I have been following your blog for a long time; before the kiddies. Thank your for sharing your journey and blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Oh My Gosh, how did I miss this post until now?
I checked your site Monday morning and the Weekend Dish lost was still up so I never bothered to check in later.
This is wonderful news and so exciting. You are truly amazing…willing to take on three kids under 4 years of age…yikes!!
My guess is that you and your husband are a great team …very organized and have things well under control.
So, congratulations to the whole family and best wishes for an easy, stress free pregnancy.
Michelle, Congratulations on this wonderful news. I look forward to Fridays to see the new pics of your adorable sons. I wish you and yours only the best as we await to see your reveal! I am sure your husband will come up with something. Loved the announcement idea!
Congratulations to you and your lovely family! It’s been sweet sharing your food and your life journey. Are you thinking pink?
Such exciting news! Many congrats to you and your family!
Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations!!!!!!!!!
oMG. I was shocked. But so so happy for your entire family. Hope the little might be a little girl. I had two boys then the girl. So thrilled. Congratulations
Oh my goodness, congratulations! I don’t know why this made me so happy, but it did. I love how family-focused you are – your kids are so lucky to have you for their momma!
I loved reading this!! Congratulations! I am pregnant with my third as well, and I live in Pittsburgh too so I am a long-time reader. So happy for you and your family!!!
Congratulations to your family! Your husband’s announcement was really cute.
Congratulations Michelle, this is so thrilling, baby # 3 on the way!
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you! I wish you and the family all the best!!!
Congratulations!!! I’m due on April 8th, too (with my first)!
Congratulations! Wow, 3 babies in 3 years! I hope you have a little girl this time. And that you have a great pregnancy. Oh, and my wedding anniversary is April 8th!
Oh, what delightful news! I am a big fan of yours & love hearing all about your food & life updates. We all feel a personal connection with you & feel so happy to hear, yet again, great news of your lovely growing family! Can’t wait to hear all about your updates along this journey. Many Blessings, Michelle!
Congrats and an Enormous Hug !! Excellent News. Wishing You and Your Family All The Happiness Your Hearts Can Hold. Hugs !!
Congratulations Michelle! I’ve been following your blog for years, and it’s been wonderful to see your family grow.
I had to do a double take! Congratulations!!! Hope you are feeling well. Look forward to your future posts ❤️
Congratulations! That’s wonderful news! I’ll look forward to your updates of what’s happening at your house, and baby news! Oh yes, I really enjoy your blog & recipes too!
Another baby to love! Congratulations to your whole family, and thank you for sharing this most exciting news. Know that you will be in my prayers <3
OMG…SOOOO happy for you and your family. That…*LOL*…pregnancy forecast… was to die for!! You need to give hubby a BIG hi-five for a wonderful announcement!! Congrats to you and your family!!
Congratulations!!! That is fabulous news! I don’t know you IRL but I’ll still keep your pregnancy in my prayers. Congrats!
Aww, congratulations Michelle! I am so happy for you and your family. I follow few blogs and I have just loved yours for years now. Your recipes are excellent (especially for around this time of year), I enjoy hearing about your sweet dogs and sons, and hobbies. So excited for you! Thanks for sharing with us! <3
So excited for you Michelle!! Hope everything goes well during your pregnancy. Congratulations !!
Congratulations!! Happy news! ❤️
Congratulations Michelle on sharing your wonderful news with us. You are going to be even busier than you are now…wow! All the best to you for the rest of your pregnancy.
Big news! So excited for your whole family!!
Oh, that’s wonderful news!!! I’m so happy for you and your family! God Bless!!
How exciting! Thank you for sharing this awesome news with us – we love following you and your family.
Awww!’ Great news! Your love for your precious boys is so evident in your posts. So happy to see your family expanding!
Congratulations, Michelle! I’m from a family of five and I have two boys and a girl myself. I thought it was harder learning to juggle two after my second baby was born, than it was to add a third. This is such happy news!
Congrats! We’re due around the same time — April 13 for me!
Congrats!!
Congrats to the whole family! 😊
Michelle, thanks so much for sharing your happy news! Wishing you a safe and uneventful pregnancy.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You’re going to be very busy! How exciting!!!
Ok that’s so cool-I’m jealous! I’m 8 months pregnant right now and my doctor must be less high tech because I still just get the printed picture. I love that you got a video! (and, of course, CONGRATS!)
Ahh how adorable!!! Such a sweet announcement and you’re absolutely glowing! Shine on, Momma! ☀️✨
Congratulations! So happy for you and your sweet family!!
Congratulations!! What exciting news!!
My husband and I are expecting our first baby almost a week exactly after your little one. This is so fun since I just discovered your blog last week (from Sally’s Baking Addiction). I couldn’t sleep one night so I binge-read your blog for 5 hours, ha!
Thank you for creating such delicious, approachable recipes. Yay for PA girls!
Enjoy the pregnancy :)
Congrats!!!! Time flies and I started following you when you were still single :-) so happy for you. Your babies are handsome.
Congratulations!!!!!!!! I wish you and your family nothing but happiness and joy. Especially during your pregnancy and upon on the arrival of your new bundle of joy.
Wow, although I just found and joined your wonderful site, I too want to congrats you and your family for your additional bundle of joy that’s on it’s way. You look so cute with your little bump. You are right, this was so creative and fun the way your husband broke your wonderful news to your families about your third bundle of joy. Thank you for sharing with us all.
Soooooooo Excited for you guys! Congratulations. Fingers crosed, GIRL POWER!
Xo
Dawn
Congratulations!! I am so happy for you and wish you the best!
Congratulations on your new addition. I love seeing the beautiful pics you post of Dominic and Joseph. They are precious!!!
Congratulations!
HOW EXCITING!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations, Michelle! I’m so happy and excited for you, your husband and your three boys (Duke included!)! It’s just too cute thinking of little Dominic as a big brother! Love it! I’m looking forward to all of your baby updates as I have just loved all of your weekly updates and pics of Joseph, Dominic and Duke! 😀
Congratulations, and thank you for being open to celebrating new life with us!!!
The world needs more beautiful, happy families!
Congrats. Exciting news for sure.
Congratulations, Michelle and family! What wonderful news! It’s so fun that you share parts of your family life with us, in addition to your great recipes – thank you so much for all your hard work. The love in your whole family is evident in big and small ways – that shines through the things you say about them in your posts and through the pictures – and I wish you continued and abundant blessings. <3 :-) <3
I have been following you since your husband was the cooking consultant and you had just started dating. So as a loyal fan I just have to pop in and say congratulations. Looks like we’re going to grow old together as your family just grows. Every good wish to you all.
Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy. I pray you will have a safe and healthy baby girl.😉
I suspected the first two times that you were pregnant.I sure was surprised with this exciting news.
Congratulations Michelle!!! I am so happy for you & family!
Congratulations! Babies are such a blessing! God bless!
Congrats on the coming addition to your family!
Michelle,
Congratulations for your happy news!! I so enjoy reading about your growing family.
Since my two kids have not graced me with any grandchildren yet, I love to read about the antics of yours!
Joseph and Dominic are adorable! And so is Duke!
Blessings to all of you!
JoAnn
That’s the very best news! Congratulations! You have such a sweet family. Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations! Hope you have a smooth and easy ride!
Congratulations on your new little one ! Welcome to world of more than 2 children! I have 4 grown ups now, which still amazes me that we all survived so well and enjoy being together! It is a big adventure with many fun, some scary, some proud-filled moments and lots of love.
Congratulations!!! – My daughter-in-law & son are expecting in April also. It will be my first grandchild!!! I’m so happy for you!
Congratulations!! So exciting and so happy for your growing family!
Congrats!!!!! Not sure if I’m hoping you have a girl or another boy. Either way you’re going to be amazing.
Congrats and God’s blessings!
Girl! I read that and was like oh man I just can’t believe it! As if I know you personally! So happy for you and your hubs, its good to be able to share good news and experiences, thank you for sharing parts of your life with us, and I wish you well on your journey!!! p.s I am kind of hoping you have a 3rd boy too, they will drive you crazy in a good way, hah!
Congratulations! What a lucky baby to come into such a lovely family!
❤️❤️Congratulations!
I enjoy reading your blog and trying recipes. Joseph, Dominic and Duke are adorable.
Best wishes on your new addition to the family.
Congratulations! That heartbeat video is amazing.
Congratulations to your family to have a new addition on the way!
Many congratulations to you and your beautiful growing family and best wishes for a healthy pregnancy
xo
Blanca
Oh I’m so happy for you!!! Congratulations! And what a clever way to announce to your family! You look great and I’ll be praying that everything continues to go well for you and the little blessing!!
Congratulations!! What happy news for a Monday! Wishing you a healthy pregnancy!
Thank you Christine!
I’m so excited and happy for you and your growing family when I read the wonderful news of another baby on the way. Take good care of yourself. Will pray for your safe pregnancy and delivery.
Thank you so much Ela!
Congratulations!!
Thank you Joanna!
Congratulations to you and your family! I hope that your new little one brings you as much joy and happiness as Joseph and Dominic have!
Thank you Lyneea, I have no doubt they will!
I’m so happy for you and your family! I love you your food post and have come to look forward to your Friday post with news of family and other interest. As my boys are now teenagers, it’s fun to see the happenings of little ones. Thank you for sharing.
Aw thank you for the sweet words Becky!
Such happy news!! Congratulations!!
Thank you Kris!
Congratulations! I hope all is well. Wishing the best during this pregnancy and enjoy your young family.
So happy for you
Thanks so much Ann!
Congrats!!
Thank you Mel!
How exciting. What a wonderful miracle coming to your family! Congratulations!
Thank you Kit!
Congrats! That little heartbeat…so amazing! I am glad to hear you’re feeling pretty well, all things considered, i.e. running a blog and chasing after 2 little guys already! You’re amazing!!!
Thanks so much Averie, you’re too sweet, xo
Congratulations! That is the best baby announcement I have ever seen!!
Haha thank you Liz! My husband is super creative :)
Congratulations! This is such exciting news! I am so happy for you! We just had a baby (our 2nd) and it’s funny you mention the Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, that was one of my cravings when I was pregnant with my daughter and my son :)
Thank you Sara, and congratulations to you! Just can’t beat that Jr bacon cheeseburger and fries, it’s the only thing I’ve REALLY wanted, ha!
Congratulations! Hope things continue to go well for you.
Thank you Linda!
Congratulations!! What wonderful news. Every baby is a miracle — I’m so excited for you and your family. Are you going to find what whether it’s a girl or boy or do you want to be surprised? Big hugs — but not too hard.
Thank you Marisa! We actually already found out because I had early prenatal DNA testing done, which screens for chromosome abnormalities since I’m “advanced maternal age” (37, ha!). We’re telling our families on Friday! :)
I had my two boys less than a year apart. It will be crazy for the first few years but mine are 3 and 4 now and I just love having two kids so close in age. Brotherly (or maybe brotherly/sisterly) love is a very real thing! And Joseph will be such a Big Helper, too. Congratulations!!
Thank you Jill! We’re super excited to have them so close in age, even though it will probably be crazy for awhile, ha! And yes, Joseph LOVES being a helper already with Dominic, so I’m sure it will magnify with another little one!
WoOoOow– CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle and family! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us, and prayers for a safe and smooth pregnancy!
Thank you so much Kathy!
Congratulations! What wonderful news this Monday morning!!
Thank you Mary!
Congratulations to you and your family, Michelle! What a sweet gift the Lord has blessed you with!😊
Thank you so much Karin :)
Oooooh, so many congratulations! What exciting news for BEB & Co!
We’re a “party of five.” Love it. You will too. :)
Molly
P.S. Your husband’s Pregnancy Alert is terrific!
Thank you Molly! :)
Congratulations on your exciting news! So happy for you!!
Thank you Denise!
Yayy! Congratulations! :-D glad you’ve had a relatively easy pregnancy so far!
Thank you Michelle!
Congratulations !!!!
Thank you!! :)
Awesome news!! I’m so happy for you and your family!
Thank you Christine!
Congratulations! I am so excited for you and your family! Wonderful news on a Monday morning! <3 <3 <3
Thank you!!
What exciting news! Congrads.
Thank you Laura!
CONGRATS! I’m just two weeks ahead of you in pregnancy with baby #4. I firmly believe the greatest gift you can give your kids is more siblings. I’m from a big family and had such a happy childhood! Congrats to you guys and I hope the rest of the pregnancy goes smoothly for you!
Ahhhh congratulations to YOU then! And I 100% agree with you about giving your children siblings; it’s been so unbelievable to watch Joseph and Dominic grow together and become friends. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and delivery as well!
Congratulations! What an awesome time for you! Exhausting, but awesome! Can’t wait to “meet” new baby and hear all about how the big brothers adapt.
Thank you Diane! :)
Congratulations Michelle ; )
Thank you Faye!
Muchas felicidades¡
Such exciting news! SO happy for you all ! Congrats!🎉
Thank you Susan!
Eek!!! Congrats!!!! What a wonderful blessing.
Thank you Alicia!
Congratulations! That’s so exciting! I had 4 children in five years and having them do close in age is wonderful! So excited for you!
Thank you Norma, that’s great to hear! We were hoping to have them close in age, they will be three within 3 years 2 months!
CONGRATULATIONS! God Bless! Wishing you love and joy, peace and wisdom, beauty and happiness.
Thank you so much for those beautiful words Laurie!
Congratulations!! It’s hard to imagine that I’ve been following your blog before you had Joseph. Three babies later and I still love your blog and enjoy watching your family grow. Congrats again!
Aw thank you Michelle! It seems like an entire lifetime ago!
I was as thrilled to hear this as I would have been had one of my own been announcing the news! Congratulations to you and your family. Excited to go on this journey (for the third time ;) with you.
Awww you are so sweet Teri, thank you!
Hi Michelle, congratulations to you, your husband , Joseph, and Dominic. Thank you for sharing the good news. Wishing the best for you and baby #3! 💕
Thank you so much Elaine!
Congrats!! and wow, that video of the little bean’s heartbeat is amazing!! My sister’s expecting as well and she was able to send us the recording of the heartbeat from her first US and then a little video of the baby kicking her from her 20 week appt. Amazing what technology can show us these days. Excellent pregnancy alert too! :)
Thank you Nicole, and I agree – it’s amazing what they can capture! And it seems to have advanced with each pregnancy!
Congratulations!
Thanks so much!
Congratulations!!! So happy for your growing family!
Thank you Desiree!
congratulations, take care
Thank you!!
Congratulations! I am so excited for all of you! May you have an easy time for the rest of your pregnancy & I pray that the c-section is without incident (other than that sweet baby!)
Thank you Laurie!
Congratulations!!! But you better watch out, now you two will be out-numbered. haha
Haha yes, we need to switch to a zone defense! ;-)
Fantastic news! Congratulations to you, your husband, and your boys!
Thank you Amy!
Congratulations! What a blessing! It’s been amazing to watch your family grow. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!! :)
Best wishes for a healthy and happy baby. May your pregnancy be happy, healthy and carefree.
Thank you so much!
Fabulous news!! Fingers crossed for an unremarkable pregnancy. Si great that you didn’t have to endure what Dutchess Kate did with her 3D pregnancy and her preceding ones…. While either gender is most welcome and the tiny cutie is healthy, etc., I’m hoping it’s a girl this time! Imagine the stories you’ll write about the big brothers taking care of, and looking out for, their baby sister 👶🏻. (That includes Duke as the fur brother.). …All of your friends and fans will be waiting (patiently??!-nah!) for news. Take good care of yourself & your precious boys. 🍼
Thank you Rita! I appreciate the kind words :)
Congratulations! This is exciting news.
Thank you Pat!
Terrific news! I so love following you with all your family pictures and now your next bundle of joy next April! Congratulations!
Thank you so much Maureen!
Wonderful news! Congrats on baby #3! I love your husband’s creativity! It must have been fun to actually watch the news spread right before your eyes. I remember we told our family about our second at our first’s birthday party. We had the whole thing planned out…but apparently is was too cryptic because it went right over everyone’s heads lol! So, we had to just say it…and say it more than once before it actually sank in :/ I guess it really WAS a surprise! Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy :)
Thank you Ramona! Haha that kind of happened here… there was a lot of confusion, and then we had to clarify, and THEN a lot of excitement and shrieking (and then Joseph cried because he got scared lol).
Congratulations! I’m so happy for your family! <3
Thanks so much Lecy!
Congratulations, I had 3 close together so ignore all the folks that are going to tell you how hard it is. It isn’t. I always said that 1st one was the game changer…not the subsequent ones. 2 exciting pregnancies to watch for Spring…you and the Duchess of Cambridge. Yahoohoo. God Bless.
Thank you Carla! We’re so excited that they will all be so close in age!
Congratulations! How absolutely wonderful! Blessings upon you and your entire family!
Thank you!! :)
Awwwww. Congrats. I’m so happy for you.!!!! And I know Pittsburg as great medical services. C-sections are not fun – but baby is so worth it!! And on another note, and I hope you don’t think I’m being to0 forward, but every time I see another ultrasound or hear of a pregnancy announcement, I do say a little prayer for the millions of woman dealing with infertility and the suffering they are enduring. Although I love these announcements, I know personally the pang they do on those who have spent countless years (and their whole bank account) on trying to get pregnant. So may every woman who desires to be a mom do so. Wishing you many blessings!!!!!!
Wow, thank you, Laura. As someone who has been struggling with secondary infertility for 18 months, has spent $10,000 on fertility treatments to date, is unable to give her only child a sibling, and recently suffered a miscarriage of a baby that would have been due in April, this post was a major unexpected trigger for me. I was just looking for a recipe, and now I’m distraught. A pregnancy announcement is one thing, but this was something else. I’m a longtime BEB reader and would like to say congratulations to Michelle and her family, but I will have to stay away from this blog for awhile. This may sound bitter and petty to anyone who has not experienced infertility, but unless you have it is a pain you cannot understand and the triggers are daily and endless.
Im so sorry Megan …you are in my prayers.
Megan, I’m so sorry that this post upset you, my thoughts as prayers to you and your husband, xo.
Wishing you and your gorgeous growing family all the best! Your recipes and blog make my day. Haters gonna hate mama ;)
What a horrible, selfish and immature comment to this fantastic news! Hope you stay off til you grow up a bit or catch some new manners! Maybe it’s better really if you rethink your comments and publicly apologize. Everybody knows this blog is about family and food AND it’s actually titled Gender Reveal so….yeh. Jeez.
Congrats!
Thank you!
So happy for you. They will grow up so connected because of their ages. My mother had 3 of us in 29 months. You are a great mom and a great baker as well.
Thank you Nancy! They will be 3 in 38 months, so she has me beat! We were hoping to have them close together, so we feel very blessed.
What wonderful news!! Congratulations you all. I can’t wait to see if it will be a boy or a girl!
Thank you Carol!
Congrats! Sounds like you’re competing with me. I had 7 sons in 12 years, 5 of them within 5 1/2 years! My husband has three. They are all grown up now and have given us 18 grandchildren and one great so far! It’s a wonderful life!
Oh my Nancy, I think you have me beat! And I don’t think I’ll make it to 7, ha! Love the thought of a large family though!
CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so thrilled for you and can’t wait to watch your family expand again. Thank you for sharing this. It just made my day! Prayers for an easy pregnancy and a healthy pregnancy.
Oops! That should read and a healthy baby!
Thank you so much Marla! :)
Congratulations Deb Such exciting news e
Congratulations!
Thank you Christine!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Congratulations!!
Thank you!!
Congratulations!!! So excited for your family. LOVE the announcement!
Thank you Susan! My husband did a great job on it :)
YAY!! Congrats Michelle! So so happy for you – secretly crossing fingers for 3rd boy as that’s what I have and cannot tell you how much fun we’ve had raising them (now 22, 19, 16). Best wishes for another healthy and safe pregnancy ❤️
Thank you Kristin!
So happy for you and your family! I hope you continue to feel well. Wishing you the very best.
Thank you so much Debbie!
Congratulations Michelle. What wonderful news. That ultrasound video is amazing 😀
Thank you Marie, and isn’t it?! It’s amazing what can be captured!
Congratulations!! How very exciting! So happy for you and your family!! What a blessing :)
Thank you so much Katrina!
OMG amazing!! Congrats girlie! So happy for your and your family. I hope you have a girl this time- how cool would it be to be the youngest with 2 big brothers! She’d be so protected. I’m in the middle child in a family of boys and I absolutely love it. Either way, that is amazing and I wish you all the best!
Thank you Angela! :)
oh my gosh, congratulations again! I had to make sure I was reading the right post with the current date!
Haha!! Thank you! :)