We’re Pregnant!

Well, if you’re here then you probably already know the exciting news – WE’RE PREGNANT!!!! Chris and I are beyond thankful, and it is so surreal to be typing those words right now, because at many points during our journey, I wondered if it would ever come true. We cannot thank God enough for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. Baby Dorsch is already so loved!!! And we also want to thank YOU for the overwhelming response on Instagram, and all of your comments and messages which had me in tears. You guys are part of my family, and I can’t wait for you to be apart of my journey into motherhood.

I wanted to keep today’s post short and sweet, but if you have any questions for me about pregnancy and/or our journey to conceive, let me know in the comments and I’ll do a big Q&A pregnancy blog post. I am officially out of my first trimester now (it was a doozy!) and starting to feel a little better and get some energy back. Keeping this secret has felt like a big burden, and I’m so excited that I can finally share with you all – I want to shout it from the rooftops. And let’s be honest – this baby bump was getting hard to hide!

xoxox

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  1. Caitlin Vazquez

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!πŸŽ‰πŸŽŠπŸŽˆ!!!!! I know you both are super excited! I pray everything goes well for you! Please keep the pregnancy post comingπŸ˜€

    7.20.20Reply
  2. Congratulations!

    7.20.20Reply
  3. Laura Leigh

    I am SO SO SO HAPPY for you two!!! You two are going to be amazing parents and that little one is going to be so very loved. Looking forward to following along! Will be praying for y’all!

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

    7.20.20Reply
  4. Kristie

    Oh my gosh…I have been praying for you and your husband to be blessed with a child! So happy for you both! Can’t wait to see this precious bundle….CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    7.20.20Reply
  5. So happy for you all…God bless you. πŸ™‚

    7.20.20Reply
  6. kathy

    I’m just so happy and delighted for you both.

    7.20.20Reply
  7. Kali

    Sooo happy for you! Praying for you and baby! πŸ’“β˜€οΈπŸ₯°

    7.20.20Reply
  8. Marjorie

    Congratulations!! ❀️ Your maternity photos are so beautiful! May God continue to bless you with a healthy pregnancy and baby! πŸ™πŸ»

    7.20.20Reply
  9. Congrats to you, gorgeous girl!

    Briana
    https://b-wear.org/

    7.20.20Reply
  10. Congrats, I’m so happy for you!!!

    7.20.20Reply
  11. Quinn

    So happy for you. It took us 2 years to conceive too and it was so stressful! Hope you have a healthy pregnancy and baby.

    7.20.20Reply
  12. Jennifer

    How exciting for you both! Keeping you in my prayers for a healthy pregnancy! Thank you for sharing this special journey with us!

    7.20.20Reply
  13. Congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you and your growing family!!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

    7.20.20Reply
  14. Claire Rooney

    Were you able to conceive naturally? I was recently diagnosed with hypothalamic amenorrhea and have had to gain weight in order to recover my periods. Congrats!

    7.20.20Reply
  15. Anon Reader

    So awesome! February baby? I’m pregnant too (due November) so I’m really excited for your pregnancy/baby content.

    It’s funny because I have looked at some of your recent posts (e.g. the Amazon dress) and thought “oh man, her wine looks so good, I wish I could have a cold glass of white wine right now.” And of course now I realize you weren’t drinking it, either! Haha. Next summer!

    7.20.20Reply
  16. Payton

    Congratulations! πŸŽ‰
    Me and my husband are currently TTC.
    Any tips on how not to get discouraged through the journey? And also, any tips on what you guys did differently that worked for you?
    Thank you!

    7.20.20Reply
  17. Over the moon for you and Chris. Congrats love

    7.20.20Reply
  18. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have followed you for years and I couldn’t be happier for you! You are glowing – and I know you’re going to be such a great mom! So excited for you!

    7.20.20Reply
  19. So so so happy for you two! What a blessing from God!! And y’all’s joy is so radiant here in these photos. <3 Congrats again!

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

    7.20.20Reply
  20. Hallee Bourekas

    First of all, congratulations! I am thrilled for you both! You will both make wonderful parents. I am praying for a smooth second and third trimester for you! I love reading your posts as they bring me joy during hard times. My question is this:
    Who do you think will be the strict parent between the two of you? I always thought I would be strict and my fiance would be lenient, but we won’t know until that day comes! I am interested to see your dynamic. πŸ˜€

    7.20.20Reply
  21. I’m just so happy for you two. Congratulations again. Everything in His time. Sending you so much love at this very special time. P.S. what baby bump, you’re so teeny! I can’t wait to watch it grow.

    Arum Lilea

    7.21.20Reply
  22. Kathy

    Congratulations! 🎊🎈 As I’m sure you know children are a gift from the Lord and I’m so happy for the both of you to welcome a precious life into this world. There is nothing like parenthood to grow your heart so large and stretch you in ways you didn’t think possible. God bless you on your parenthood journey!!

    7.21.20Reply
  23. Kendra

    Congrats!! So excited for you guys and to follow along! I’d love to hear about the journey to conceive in general and what obstacles you had to overcome.

    7.21.20Reply
  24. Melanie

    Congratulations!! What a great way to start your 30s!! Motherhood is awesome and many times also very crazy! Enjoy all the fun memories pregnancy brings and make sure you take belly photos every week to document your journey. I turned mine into a photo album and my son loves looking at them.

    My son is 5 now and we are starting kindergarten next month!

    7.21.20Reply
  25. Ashley Baca

    Congrats! I’m so happy for you! I’ve read your blog for years! I have 4 kids.. my youngest is 2. Being a mom is the best!

    I have a question for your Q and A blog post. Were you/are you at all worried about being pregnant during the pandemic?

    7.21.20Reply
  26. Marie Isom

    Thrilled for the two of you! xo

    7.21.20Reply
  27. megan

    Such happy news! Congratulations! I couldn’t be happier for you and your family.
    Thanks so much for sharing, and if you do not mind, i would love to hear about your journey. The whole fertility experience is such a thing, and it is beautiful to hear every woman’s story.
    Congrats again and hope you are just living on cloud 9 right now!

    7.21.20Reply
  28. Brooklyn

    Congrats to you, Chris, and your families!! Great news, wishing you all the best! This is truly inspiring, and I am looking forward to hearing about your pregnancy journey.

    7.21.20Reply
  29. Janet Gillespie

    K,

    I am a 63 years young woman. I have enjoyed your blog for several years now even with our age gap.

    I am so, so very happy for you and your baby news. God bless you and your little one real good!

    Sincerely,
    Janet Gillespie

    7.21.20Reply
  30. Yvonne

    Congrats!! πŸŽ‰ So happy for you guys!

    7.21.20Reply
  31. Starla McKinney

    YAY!!!! I am so happy for BOTH of you!! There is nothing like the love for your child. I wish you a beautiful pregnancy and a wonderful birth. God bless your sweet family!!

    7.21.20Reply
  32. Yay! I was overjoyed when I saw your blog post come up in my email from Bloglovin. Congratulations to you & your husband. So excited for you! Praying the healthy and happiness of all of you.

    7.21.20Reply
  33. I am soooo incredibly happy and excited for you both! The news was so surprising! You are going to be such an amazing mom and I pray you have a healthy pregnancy and baby! Can’t wait to follow along on your new journey into motherhood! <3

    Key
    https://storiesbysuddreth.com/

    7.21.20Reply
  34. Anna

    Congrats!! So exciting, and so nice to be able to tell everyone!

    I started the TTC process a couple months ago and whoa is it ever a rollercoaster. We’ve been planning for a potential kid for quite a while so now I’m just getting really anxious for it!

    7.22.20Reply
  35. Thomas

    God Bless You!

    7.22.20Reply
  36. These photos are beautiful!
    Congratulations guys!! πŸ™‚

    -xo, Kari
    https://www.styleandcafe.com/

    7.22.20Reply
  37. Cynthia

    Congratulations! Celebrating your blessing with you!πŸŽ‰

    7.23.20Reply
  38. Laura

    What self tan are you using that is pregnancy friendly? Xx

    7.23.20Reply
  39. Kate

    Hi! I know you mentioned you would write about your lifestyle changes such as diet, what you cut out, etc after you had your testing done. I’m not TTC just yet, but I want to be as healthy as I can be for when my husband and I start. Did you write about it or do you plan on it in the near future ?

    Thanks πŸ™‚

    7.29.20Reply
  40. Ova Brown-Gillespie

    Congratulations!!

    7.30.20Reply