Wednesday, September 21, 2011

These Are the Days of Our Lives: An Announcement

I'm a little late to the table regarding the "scandal" that's recently been a hot topic in the world of Anthropologie-blogging. Click here for JG's ridiculously thorough summary of said scandal.

I've decided to refrain from commenting on the actual goings-on because (1) it's a week later and there's no need to beat a dead horse and (2) I don't actually consider myself an "Anthro-blogger" more of a "talks about all sorts of random ass stuff which frequently includes Anthropologie blogger" so I don't know that my opinion would be appropriate. 

However, the whole incident has led to a fair amount of self-reflection on my part which I do feel the need to address.

When I started my blog back in January 2010, I was running like a mad woman and in need of new (and smaller) clothes. I was restocking my closet and it sounded like a lot of fun to bring all you lovely readers along for the ride. I also thought writing a blog would be a fun way to bring some attention to some of my more random interests.

That anyone started reading my blog continues to shock me and I'm grateful for every single one of you.

However, in the last 21 months, my priorities have drastically changed. Many of you followed my struggles with infertility this past year and again I saw blogging as an opportunity to get some information out there. I don't want to be ashamed or embarrassed to talk about IVF (in vitro fertilization) and putting my journey out there for the world to read helped give me confidence to speak about it in real life.

I don't shop for clothing as much as I used to and reading through many of the comments over at GOMI made me realize why: there are other things much more important to me. That dress I'm so in love with today will be back in another colorway next month or it will go on sale. Or it won't and I'll never own it and shockingly the world will continue to exist.

That isn't to say, however, that I have stopped shopping. In fact, Husband and I made a rather large purchase over Labor Day weekend.

That's right, readers, I'm pregnant. Husband and I are expecting a little baby boy in January and predictably we are both over the moon excited. I've been putting off making an official blogging announcement in the hopes that I'd soon have a cute little baby bump to show off, but unfortunately I'm so tall, even at 22 weeks, I've still got nothing!

That said, I'm going to try to keep up the blog to the extent that I'm able, but from a decidedly different viewpoint. In Princess of Taylor-world, maternity pants are "in" and Pilcro cords are "out". As soon as my bump is a little more noticeable, I'm looking forward to running posts reviewing maternity clothes and even giving advice about combining your non-maternity closet with your maternity closet.

For anyone wondering, my pregnancy is progressing beautifully. The doctors have said on more than one occasion that things look "perfect" and I'm beyond thrilled every time I hear that. Husband and I have been on this journey for such a long time, to hear that we can finally relax and just enjoy preparing for this little guy brings us such happiness!

I have been experiencing some wicked pregnancy symptoms, most notably heartburn and exhaustion. But thanks to my Leachco Pregnancy Pillow and twice-a-week yoga classes, I'm finally starting to feel a bit better. I've also been very excited in the past few weeks to feel our little guy moving and as I type this he's happily kicking away.

I want to thank each and every one of you that's commented or emailed as I've chronicled our journey. And those of you that sent us positive thoughts and well wishes as well.

It is when someone opens their life to the point of sharing happy news like this that it becomes clear that, like in any relationship which has ups and downs, we truly are a community. And one that I'm very happy to be a part of.

35 comments:

  1. Congratulations! I'm so thrilled for you! As soon as I saw that picture pop up on my blogroll I thought "could it be?" and I'm so glad it does... be?
    You're going to be such a great Mom!

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  2. Big congratulations to you Kathleen!! Wishing nothing but the best for you and your future little one :)

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  3. Congratulations!!! I am so, so happy for you and the husband! I literally gasped with excitement when I saw the Post Title and the picture in my Blogger dashboard :) All the best to all three of you & I can't wait to continue reading!

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  4. Congrats!! That's such great news!

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  5. Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing about the little one when he arrives.

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  6. Congrats! So happy for you and your husband!

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  7. Oh my gosh, I was so fervently hoping that this was the announcement you were making when I read the subject line.

    HUGE, ENORMOUS CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so thrilled for you and your husband; what an exciting time for you both!

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  8. Congratulations to you and hubby! I'm so excited for you!

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  9. YAY!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!

    So no bump?? How tall are you? That makes me wonder if I'll have one one day- I'm 5'10, so pretty tall, too. YAY AGAIN!!

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  10. I am soooo happy for you and your husband!!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  11. I am SOOO excited for you! I was hoping that was the case! Little boys are just so amazing and so so much fun! Huge congrats! I am SO SO SO excited for you guys!

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  12. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations! I was *hoping* that in your absence you were brewing something! So so so so SO happy for you and the hubs! I hope you'll continue you to blog (even more!) because I love babies a lot more than I love clothes. Congratulations again!

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  13. Congratulations! That is wonderful news.

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  14. Congratulations! I was so hoping that this is why you have been MIA.
    So thrilled for you and a little boy - best thing ever:).
    Enjoy your pregnancy and I can't wait to read your updates.
    Soo soo thrilled for you!

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  15. Hi! This is wonderful news and I'm really happy for you!

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  16. Oh My Goodness--Congratulations To You and Your Husband! Wonderful under any circumstances, but especially wonderful given how much you wanted this and how much you had to go through to make (help?) it happen. I never thought I could be happy for a stranger, but I AM. Hooray!!!
    -Beth

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  17. I'm so thrilled to hear this wonderful news! Congratulations!!! I look forward to seeing you rock maternity wear :)

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  18. CONGRATS! EEK, OMG! I'm so happy for you! From everything you've expressed, this has been such a difficult journey for you and I'm so happy that things worked out well. Can't wait for you to share baby pictures.

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  19. Congratulations! I've been suspecting this was coming. You're not that much behind me (I'm 29 weeks), and I've gone from "not showing" to "Any day now, huh?" in what seems like overnight. So your time is coming!

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  20. Ditto what everyone has sais. You have been a little silent overall and on this topic and I was hoping to hear (read) some good news and here it is!

    Best wishes to you and Husband!

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  21. I am so happy for you! I had a feeling that you were preggers, but didn't want to ask. I'll miss your Anthro reviews, but I will keep reading. I wish you nothing but the best!!!!!!

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  22. When I saw the pic of the crib I almost peed!
    I'm so so so so happy for you, how exciting.. And you can have some of my bump. I'm due in march and have plenty of bump to go around. Please continue posting as you progress through your pregnancy, I love to hear things are going so great!!

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  23. Congratulations, Kathleen! Like so many other readers, I really hoped this was the announcement the post would contain once I read the title! Glad to hear things are going so well with your pregnancy. You have waited so long for this, and I know that you are simply over the moon with excitement. Congrats, again! :-)

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  24. Awww ... thats wonderful.I'm very happy for you. I originally started reading your blog due to the Anthro and Queen mix. Was so happy to continue to follow when you moved on to Star Trek. They are pretty much some of my loves as well. Reading a blog about varied interests that closely align to your own, you do start to feel a kinship. I'm very happy that things are looking so positive after so many setbacks. Stay well. Enjoy, and keep us posted!!!

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  25. Yayyyy! I am so happy for you!! Congratulations! I know you must be over the moon :)

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  26. Congratulations to you! I enjoy your blog and will keep visiting no matter what direction you take with it.

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  27. Yay! I am so happy for you and your husband!

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  28. Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

    Jenny - I'm 5'8". I've definitely gotten bigger but right now it looks like I've just overeaten at the last four meals rather than having a nice round little bump! LOL

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  29. (Ok, I've been trying to comment for 2 days now... hopefully it works today.)

    I am so excited for you, major congratulations!!

    Also, I just wanted to say sorry for disappearing from the blog world for so long but I want you to know that when I think of the blog friends I miss, you are #1 on the list!

    ~Red Leslie

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  30. A thousand congratulations to you and your hubby, Kathleen! I've followed along with your fertility struggles and couldn't be happier for you. I'm excited to meet the lil' Prince of Taylor. (:

    Big hugs from Canada, Dajana

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