BEYOND THE OVEN: A BUN IN THE OVEN
It’s about time I let the cat out of the bag! We are expecting … a BABY!! The hubs and I are so thrilled and can’t even begin to express how lucky and blessed we feel.
Being our first baby, we decided to keep the news under wraps for a while with only a few close friends and family knowing. And of course being an African (read: severely superstitious), I was just nervous to let it out to the world given that everything was going so well. But I couldn’t hold in the happy news any longer and just have to share with you!
This may explain why things have been slow/ chaotic/ all over the place around here. Hope you can forgive me for that :). I am still wrapping my head around all the changes coming my way!! With trying to finish up my PhD, moving into a new house and keeping up with exhaustion, it’s just been a ride!! But thankfully, we are all settled into our new place and I can finally start preparing for baby.
OK a few baby details for those of you that might be interested:
How far along: 27 weeks. Almost onto the third trimester!! Due August 2nd.
Gender: IT’S A BOY!!
Morning sickness: No. I was lucky and blessed to have no early pregnancy symptoms. I think I only puked once but that was from over-eating!!
Total weight gain: ~15 pounds (I think!)
Sleep: It’s a constant struggle. This may be my only pain point. Some days are better, others just not happening. Thus why I am constantly tired.
Cravings: Anything sweet. I am not usually a sweet person (shocking I know) but once I started the second trimester, all I want is sweet carbs. Cinnamon rolls, donuts, cookies, you name it. I need to stop. And obviously the weight gain is not a surprise.
Emotions: Mostly happy but I get a burst of panic from time to time about how I am going to do it all!
Belly Button: On it’s way out.
As always, THANK YOU for being the best and always checking in on this blog! I heart you and will continue to create scrumptious recipes for us all 🙂
I can’t believe I almost missed this post… ah I am SO excited and happy for you. Having a baby is the best and from my experience with a baby boy, it’s amazing:-) We didn’t have a baby shower or really get much/accept gifts before L was born so I was nervous about having everything but it all really works out. Plus, you have SO much more of an idea of what you need once life with a baby starts so don’t worry if not everything is done before he is born.
Ah congrats, friend!!
hahha thanks Lauren! You have been so helpful without even knowing it 🙂 And I will stress less knowing that it will all work out!!
Congratulations, Zainab!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀 😀 😀
OMG you look so cute and beautiful! Eeek how exciting…send good vibes your way~~
I can’t wait for August to come and of course I can’t wait to find out the baby’s name! ^_^
*HUGS*
xo,
Tammy<3
Thanks Tammy!!!
HOORAY!!!! I am so happy for you and Mr. J, and SO happy that the cat’s finally outta the bag! Woo-hoo! You two are going to make the most amazing parents! You are positively beaming in that pic. So thrilled for you- CONGRATULATIONS!
Hahha thanks dear!!
Awwww…. a huge congratulations to you and your hubby! What an exciting time in your life right now!! Your baby boy is going to have some awesome parents! He’s also going to be receiving some awesome birthday cakes by his baker mama!!
Ahhhh thanks Renee!! And YES birthday cakes are going to be an event 🙂
Yay!! Congrats again Z! So so happy for you and J 🙂 You are glowing and look so beautiful! I am beyond excited for you guys and I know you will be such an amazing mama!! Love this post! xo
Thanks Kelly!!
Z, you know how happy I am for you, momma!!! LOVE the photos .. you look so beautiful!!!! I can’t wait for you to experience motherhood . . your life will ever be the same. . it will be better. 🙂 love you!
Thanks dear!! I am super excited too!! xoxo
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!!! NO WAYYY! AHHH THIS IS SO EXCITING, CONGRATULATIONS!
Hahha thanks Meriem!!
This is such exciting news! Many congrats to you and hubby!
Thanks Jen!
I totally got teary eyed seeing your picture! You look fabulous and I couldn’t be happier for you and your husband! Congratulations!
AWWW Thanks Nancy!!
So, SO very excited for you, friend! And can I just say you have THE MOST ADORABLE bump in the world? Because you do. Congrats! xo
You are the best!!!
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this post! Of course, absolutely love the pics. You guys are so sweet. Can’t wait to meet the new addition to your family 🙂
Awww! you will meet him soon 🙂 Now you have reason to come home more!!
Oh my gosh, you look so adorable pregnant and I’m beyond excited for you! Being a parent is a crazy ride, but if it weren’t terribly rewarding none of us would do it. 🙂 You are going to be the best mom ever — congrats to both of you!
Hahha thanks Marcie! And you are right…I figured there had to be a great reward otherwise we won’t still all be having babies lol!