Well, I've finally decided to spill the beans this week. My husband and I are expecting!! This will be our first child and we are, as my husband would say, "over the moon". I was very, very sick the first trimester an was unable to move due to nausea. I was unable to exercise which killed me and barely able to work. After about 14 weeks it gradually started to fade and I started to feel more like myself. At 19 weeks now, I'm going on walks and lifting LIGHT weights. I was an avid runner before, but since I was able to do it for 3 months I decided to just go on walks until the baby's born and work into it again after that.
So now you know why I have been so bad about writing. I've just been able to keep my head above water, but now feeling better and better each day and ready to start preparing for our new arrival! We find out this Thursday what the sex will be, so I will update you when we hear ourselves. I'm counting the days let me tell you. I've had a chance to buy a few neutral baby things, but once we know I will be able to get some more gender specific things. I have included a photo at 14 weeks and will download the photos I have with a more current one this week. I'm finally looking pregnant!!
Thanks for being so patient with me and thanks for letting be share this wonderful news. Hope everyone is enjoying the new April stamp sets that were released at PTI and I look forward to sharing my new sets in the months to come! Madra Design Collection has a new set coming out in May, stay tuned it's sure to bring a little sunshine to your life.
Warm congratulations to you and your husband, Candace! I spent the afternoon visiting my niece and her husband who welcomed their first born on April 3rd. You forget how tiny they are. Enjoy this miraculous time!
Wishing you all the best.
Posted by: marycstamps | April 19, 2009 at 08:16 PM
I had a feeling this was your BIG news! I'm so happy for you two, Candace. Congrats!
Posted by: Jenn E. | April 20, 2009 at 04:16 AM
Awesome... congrats! I had a feeling this was the news!
Posted by: Deanna | April 20, 2009 at 06:44 AM
How exciting!! Congratulations to you and hubby on your first baby. Thanks for sharing this great news.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | April 20, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Congratulations!! There is nothing like a baby in the home, well except a grandbaby..they are even better Hmmm! Love my three girls. Glad you are feeling better, I can sympathize with you, I was the same way for my two girls right up to the delivery room. Enjoy, every minute of your time.
Posted by: Karen C | April 20, 2009 at 12:39 PM
congratulations to you and your husband. how exciting for you guys!! i'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. i had morning(and afternoon and night!!) sickness with my daughter for the first 4 months, so i know how horrible that feels. you look great by the way. congrats again!
Posted by: jaime aldridge | April 21, 2009 at 05:27 AM
What wonderful news, Candice! So, so happy for you! Huge congrats to you and your hubby!
BTW...You look AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Melissa Bickford | April 21, 2009 at 05:31 AM
A big congrats to you and your hubs, how very exciting!!! I was thinking this was the news you were going to tell us!!! You look so adorable!!!
Posted by: Lori McAree | April 21, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Congratulations!!
You look adorable!!
Posted by: Nancy L. | April 21, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Congrats! You look great! Enjoy this new blessing in your life. It will change everything but you will love it.
Posted by: Angy Hughes | April 21, 2009 at 03:56 PM
How nice! you are beautiful! Happy to hear your great news! best wishes!
Posted by: Kym | April 21, 2009 at 07:27 PM
What wonderful, glorious news!
Posted by: Alyssa B | April 23, 2009 at 02:39 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful news! I hope that you contine to feel better throughout the rest of your pregnancy. You look great!
Posted by: Ginny Schleich | April 23, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Congratulations to you & your husband on your pregnancy! Glad to hear you're feeling better! You look happy & glowing!! Take care!
Posted by: Vina | May 08, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Congratulations to you and your husband! What a lovely thing to happen to any family! I know the feeling of being nauseous only too well. I have been really ill with both my pregnancies and it only got better for a short while in the second trimester...Take care of yourself and baby!
Posted by: Alex | May 08, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Aw, Congratulations, Candace! Little girls are so much fun (and so are little boys!) Praying that your new little gift will be strong and healthy and that you continue to feel better. Can't wait to see your new stamp creation.
Posted by: Charlene | May 09, 2009 at 06:32 AM
How fabulous for you guys. There is nothing like the first baby - it is an amazing blessing with each subsequent baby, but there is a special magic in the first that is undescribable! Savor every precious moment. Even the moments of being ill as they are all a part of a truly incredible journey. Best Wishes for health and happiness.
Posted by: Roxanne | May 09, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Just wanted to congratulate you once again. My first was a girl also, and I had a horrible experience with morning sickness (aka 24hr sickness), among other unmentionables.... but look at the treasure you are blessed with in the end!
Congrats and try to stay cheery! :-)
Posted by: Sarah Martina | May 09, 2009 at 02:42 PM