Oh Baby!
Sooooo….the Kelley family received some very exciting news recently and I’ve been dying to share it with you all. We are expecting a third addition to our tribe! It was totally unexpected but thrilling nonetheless. Naleigh and Adalaide are over the moon and can not wait to spoil their new sibling rotten and of course Josh and I are full of high hopes and bubbling anticipation. The whole pregnancy thing is new to me but the thrill of having a baby is not. We’ve known for awhile that we wanted to add to our family and frankly didn’t really care how we chose to do that. We were considering adoption again, fostering, or pregnancy if possible. Seeing as I have never been pregnant and as my OB/GYN reminded me last year, I’m of advanced maternal age, I wasn’t sure pregnancy was even in the cards for us. Turns out it was very much in the cards!
I can’t wait to share my pregnancy experience with you here on Those Heavenly Days and hopefully get some advice from all you experienced gestaters (yes I made that word up). I’ve learned so much already and know there’s even more to learn as this baby grows. I’ve found some great tricks to combat pregnancy indigestion, apps that have not only kept me informed on the development of our baby but have offered reassurance and relief when I’m feeling nervous or afraid, and great blogs, and books on healthy pregnancy nutrition.
This is truly an amazingly blessed time, waiting for the child you’ve been dreaming of to make their appearance. Though I’ve never been a particularly patient person, my experience of waiting for Naleigh taught me a lot in that department. So I will wait and eagerly anticipate, hopefully with grace, gratitude and a good attitude (ummm pregnancy hormones are real people.) Maybe this time the waiting won’t be so hard because I’ll have all of you to share the laughter, tears and joys of my experience with. So stay tuned…XOXO, KT
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Congrats on your baby boy Katherine! I’m so happy for you and your family. And Naleigh and Adalaide are going to be amazing big sisters. I love you so much and hopefully the delivery isn’t like Alison’s in knocked up
June 23, 2016 at 4:13 pmCongratulations and enjoy
June 23, 2016 at 4:15 pmThe little photo with the feet just made me cry. I’m an emotional person. And as someone who at 30 years old and has just whitnessed the arrival of my very first niece and first baby into the family in 24 years, I feel your excitement and share it wholeheartedly. You are already a wonderful Mama and your heart will only grow. Congratulations to all of you, and thanks for sharing your news with us. ~Laura.
June 23, 2016 at 4:23 pmWhat an exciting time for you and your family. Enjoy and savor every moment!
June 23, 2016 at 4:24 pmCongratulations! So happy for you and your family
June 23, 2016 at 4:24 pmCongratulations on your little blessing!! I remember the day we were told we were having a baby boy! 7 years and 2 in-vitros later, God was giving us the baby boy I had prayed for so much!! You’ve been blessed with your baby girls, and now a baby boy… Congratulations to you and your family!!!
June 23, 2016 at 4:29 pmMy best pregnancy advice… Don’t tell anyone the name until after you have him, because everyone has an opinion that will ruin it for you. For some reason, once you’ve had the kid…they keep their mouths shut, even if they knew a serial killer with that name. Also, the hormones can make you VERY interesting. Every time before I opened my mouth, or freaked out completely, I’d ask myself, “Is this you, or the pregnant you?” and if it was the latter, I’d give myself a timeout and/or a cookie.
I hope you love being pregnant as much as I did. Yes, it can be super weird and, at times, uncomfortable, but it’s also the coolest thing in the world to feel that kid move, and know you’re participant in a miracle.
June 23, 2016 at 4:33 pmReally really congratulations! I wish you alla the best
June 23, 2016 at 4:33 pmHow did I not know you have a blog! I am so happy for you and your family. Having a girl and boy myself, I think you will just LOVE having a little boy.
June 23, 2016 at 4:34 pmCONGRATS KATIE! I can’t wait to read about your pregnancy journey!
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June 23, 2016 at 4:38 pmCongratulations!!! Looking forward to reading/following you on this journey!
June 23, 2016 at 4:49 pmCongratulations! My favorite book (which I’m sure an app now) was What to Expect when you’re Expecting. Best wishes
June 23, 2016 at 4:49 pmCongratulations to you, Josh and the entire family!!
June 23, 2016 at 4:51 pmCongratulations! What a blessing!
June 23, 2016 at 4:52 pmCongratulations!! I loved being pregnant. I hope you enjoy your journey and am excited to see future posts!
June 23, 2016 at 4:53 pmI am SO happy for you Katherine! There is nothing more beautiful than that experience, you deserve it! Much love and blessings sent your way xoxo
June 23, 2016 at 4:56 pmI knew it ! You cut your hair … almost every mum cuts her hair during or after pregnancy !!
June 23, 2016 at 4:57 pmCongrats
Congrats to you and Josh! We have two girls and our baby is a boy! Poor guy has 3 mamas…. Pregnancy is the best! I hope you enjoy your days being pregnant with him and we pray for a healthy continued pregnancy and delivery! Now…he needs a little Ole Miss jersey!
June 23, 2016 at 5:00 pmCongratulations!! I am so happy that you get to experience pregnancy.. I loved being pregnant.. not everyone does – but its definitely something I wish every mother could experience. Just one of those things you cant entirely explain. You have to go through it to know.. Im so excited to follow your journey and of course see what you and your husband’s genes make! AHH!
June 23, 2016 at 5:03 pmCongratulations…really really happy for you and your family.
June 23, 2016 at 5:07 pmCongratulations! So happy for you and your family! Blessings for a safe and healthy pregnancy!
June 23, 2016 at 5:10 pmCongratulations!! I wish you and your family the very best. Enjoy your pregnancy. It’s truly a magical time.
June 23, 2016 at 5:11 pmCongratulations Katherine & Josh! I can only imagine how exciting this is for the both of you. How many weeks is he?
June 23, 2016 at 5:12 pmSO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL! CONGRATULATIONS!!
June 23, 2016 at 5:14 pmCongratulations! This is wonderful news! Think of all the blue knitting and crocheting you can do!
June 23, 2016 at 5:15 pmThis is blessed news! God bless you for sharing your life with your adopted children, how lucky you all are to have each other. Best of everything to you, you deserve all that is bright and beautiful.
June 23, 2016 at 5:17 pmAlready congratulated on your husband’s instagram but I’m extremely thrilled for you so I came here. Been your fan for a while I’m so so so happy for all of you! A teardrop just rolled down my cheek from happiness, which I can’t really explain. The way you describe everything is beautiful and gives the sense of what you must be feeling. Wish you lots of luck and strength with your third bubba <3 Can't wait for the updates!
June 23, 2016 at 5:18 pmThis is amazing news! Congrats on the new addition to your already beautiful tribe.
June 23, 2016 at 5:20 pmWonderful news! Best wishes to you and your family. Thanks for sharing the picture of the little fella with us!
June 23, 2016 at 5:29 pmI have to say the media made you out to be rude and demanding on your roles. But I love your movies and Greys so much. I think you seem so down to earth and fun and I’m sorry for what the media puts you thru. I Have 3 kiddos and they are so much fun. I’m so excited for your pregnancy and pictures you will be posting. I wish I could meet you in person, you seem to have so much positive energy. Yay congrats!!
June 23, 2016 at 5:42 pmCongratulations! Sending love and prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby!
June 23, 2016 at 5:44 pmcongratulations to you and your growing family, it is such wonderful news. it will be lovely to follow you on your journey of becoming a mummy for the 3rd time. sending you all love and prayers for a healthy pregnancy xx
June 23, 2016 at 6:20 pmCongratulations on your blessing! I am also experiencing my first pregnancy with a little girl due in December. It will be nice to read about your experiences here as I can’t get enough pregnancy apps, books, stories from friends, etc. Our pregnancy was unexpected too as I didn’t think I could get pregnant, but clearly our little one had her own schedule in mind!
I hope your pregnancy journey is a beautiful one! Your family must be over the moon!
June 23, 2016 at 6:23 pmCongratulations!! That’s so exciting!! Sending lots of positive vibes and prayers for a healthy baby!! You will do amazing!!
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Congratulations!
Best wishes for you and your family!
Tip #1: Get a copy of “The Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy”… funny, full of info, honest and everything you ever wanted to know. I’ve bought a copy for each of my girlfriends as they’ve gotten pregnant over the years and it’s always just wonderful.
Tip #2: You sound pretty in touch with your mind/heart/soul… so just let go of worry and enjoy it. I wish I had done more of that, now that I look back (mine are 14 and 10 and I am trying not to mourn the loss of the little ages too much!).
Thanks for the lovely website… it is a treat!
June 23, 2016 at 6:51 pmI am a big fan of your work but the pictures of you wearing your prescription sunglasses made me laugh! I had to do the exact same thing with my first child back in 1999- the video( no cell phones at that time) show me wearing my sunglasses when we found out we were having a girl Congratulations!
June 23, 2016 at 7:20 pmThat’s wonderful news!! I also had to deal with terrible indigestion while pregnant. Boy it was awful. I could barely eat anything. I would have a few bites and I would later lay on the couch feeling SO full. My cravings ended up being soups. They were nutritious, comforting and did not make me feel too full. I was nervous that I didn’t eat enough as I did not gain much weight until the third trimester. However, it was enough for my little boy to grow. Not sure if you are using the PC Medical Center but they were great!! Best care I could have wished for.
June 23, 2016 at 7:25 pmMassive congratulations to u both!! I absolutely loved being pregnant with my two (now 22 and 21 lol). Nothing beats the feeling or your baby moving inside you I now have a puppy to combat the empty nest syndrome and I have to say babies are much easier. Hope you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy happy bouncing boy
June 23, 2016 at 7:28 pmCongrats!! So exciting. Pregnancy can be a roller coaster of emotions and crazy dreams, but it sure is amazing! There’s no better feeling than the kicks of your little one.
I’m turning 36 this year and I’m pregnant with my second child due in December. It’s amazing how easy the doctors are with telling you how old you are and how you’re nearing the end of your childbearing years. Thanks so much right?!
June 23, 2016 at 8:06 pmCongrats, Katie & Josh & Naleigh & Adelaide!!!! Baby looks so awesome. So happy for you!
June 23, 2016 at 8:07 pmCongrats!!! I’m so exciting for you!! In French we says Felicitation!
June 23, 2016 at 8:25 pmCongratulations Kathryn! Having a baby is one of the most beautiful and amazing things in the world. I wishing you a smooth pregnancy and an easy delivery.
June 23, 2016 at 8:28 pmCongratulations!
June 23, 2016 at 8:40 pmHow exciting, congratulations!! Sending you lot’s of blessings… xoxo Becky
June 23, 2016 at 8:44 pmCongratulations on your great news!
June 23, 2016 at 8:49 pmSuch sweet news. Keeping a sense of humor during pregnancy and pretty much the entire first year is so important. Things can get really tough. Be good to yourself and laugh. Oh and keep that sarcasm flowing. My sass has really kept me going
June 23, 2016 at 9:14 pmYay Congrats to your growing family!
June 23, 2016 at 9:19 pmCongratulations! If you haven’t already read it, I would definitely read ‘Belly Laughs’ by Jenny McCarthy (one of the funniest and best books about pregnancy and birth that I have ever read). Enjoy this special time
June 23, 2016 at 9:25 pmCongrats! I’m so very happy for you. Just a couple things to remember…hormones are real, so are yucky veins in your legs, don’t push too hard when you poo otherwise you might get haemorrhoids (very common) and last but not least you will always find yourself talking to him a lot!! My daughters and I had the best conversations I was pregnant with them.
June 23, 2016 at 9:29 pmCongratulations!!! Such exciting news!
June 23, 2016 at 9:48 pmCongratulations!!!! =)
June 23, 2016 at 10:03 pmCongratulations on your wonderful news. Enjoy every moment, eat everything you want, and don’t forget to swear like a trooper on the day. But the minute that child is in your arms magic just happens. Enjoy everything.
June 23, 2016 at 10:04 pmCongratulations! Such good news!
June 23, 2016 at 10:05 pmCongratulations and welcome to the “Advanced Maternal Age” club! The best part of being “AMA” is the extra ultrasounds that they require! You get to see your little boy more often! Enjoy the experience!
June 23, 2016 at 10:08 pmEeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkk….how so wonderful .
June 23, 2016 at 10:16 pmPreggy Drops are a ginger-based hard candy and helpful to have on hand if you have nausea. Great for when you have to be in public or speaking engagements – immediate relief and discrete solution over sods crackers.
Jenny McCarthy’s books is a no sugar coated great read.
Pregnancy is a blessing, but it’s ok to not love all of it.
June 23, 2016 at 10:19 pmVery exciting news! Congratulations to you & your family
June 23, 2016 at 10:25 pmSo happy for you all.
June 23, 2016 at 10:25 pmCongratulations!! So happy for you and your beautiful family, Katherine! Best wishes all around <3 <3
June 23, 2016 at 10:33 pmCongrats!!! You deserve this so much… You will be an amazing mother (you already are) but this being biologically its a whole different experience but well worth it. You are an amazing strong women and I’m so happy for you and your family. It will be the best feeling in the world over the next few months just seeing you’re baby grow and hearing that little heart beat get stronger everyday. Once you feel the wave of movement trust me you’ll be excited maybe even cry but know it’s all worth it. So kick back and take it easy and just bathe in the light of new life.
June 23, 2016 at 10:34 pmCongratulations on this beautiful surprise. It’s such an amazing journey you are all on, enjoy it all and treasure each moment. It’s one of the most amazing things to welcome a new life into your world and family no matter how.
June 23, 2016 at 10:35 pmI am so happy for you all!! Congratations! May your pregnancy be magical and symptoms few. I loved being pregnant
June 23, 2016 at 10:44 pmI am so happy for you all!! Congratations! May your pregnancy be magical and i hope you have few symptoms. I loved being pregnant
June 23, 2016 at 10:45 pmCongratulations! Best advice I can give is: get the epidural!! Best wishes to you and your family.
June 23, 2016 at 10:55 pmCongrats! Pregnancy can be tough but you’ll be great!
June 23, 2016 at 10:56 pmxo Emma
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Congrats!!! As you’ve shown from all the adorable pictures and sweet posts your an amazing mother, I have no doubt this little guy is lucky.
June 23, 2016 at 10:59 pmDear Katherine, congratulations!! May God bless the baby, you, your husband and your girls! I wish you all the best, joy, happiness, health and LOVE without limits!!! Kisses from Brazil
June 23, 2016 at 11:05 pmI’m just over the moon for you guys!!! What an amazing blessing! I’ve been a total greys junkie lately and have been all about Izzy. I feel like we’re buddies since I’ve been watching the show nonstop.
Best pregnancy advice? Remember that every phase has a beginning and an end. You may be miserable one day or one trimester or just in one moment, but ultimately that day or trimester or even moment will come to an end. Enjoy it, share it and remember every second. It’s just the beginning of an amazing relationship, and this is how you will bond and grow together.
June 23, 2016 at 11:05 pmI wish you guys the absolute best
Congratulations to you and your family! How did I not know that you had a blog up until reading an article about your great news? Some advice I’d offer here, be sure to take lots of baby bump pictures, and do a belly cast, and buy one of those little machines that allows you to hear the heartbeat of your little growing boy. Start looking into birth plans and find the one that works best for you and your husband and the people who will participate on the day. So much has changed from when our mothers had us that no longer are we required to do anything we don’t feel comfortable with. Keep a pregnancy journal. Pinterest will be your best research tool from what to pack to what to take from the hospital, LOL look up frozen sanitary napkins Popsicles it sounds gross I know but it works. I’m just such a big fan and thank you for allowing all of us to join you in this way on this journey.
June 23, 2016 at 11:07 pmi rejoice with you and your family! God bless you all.
June 23, 2016 at 11:14 pmI am so very happy for you, Josh and your daughters!!! How exciting for everyone!!! Advice. Enjoy every second of everyday regardless of how you might be feeling! That baby boy is a miracle within your beautiful body! Too some a pregnancy might seem long but I say, just enjoy it! You don’t know if you will be pregnant again or not. Good Luck Sweetie!!! Are you giving out your due date?? Love from Minnesota!!!
June 23, 2016 at 11:18 pmHow exciting! I had my daughters first and waited several years before topping things off with a sweet little boy. It has been the best! I decided the third time around to have a home birth and Wow. Best experience of my life. I guess if I could recommend a book it would be an Ida May book…her book SAVED me in the labor pain management area. I had the third one with zero drugs and it was easier than the first two with…. seriously, even if you do a hospital birth, get a Doula and Ida May’s book!!! I can’t wait to see if he looks like you or Josh!
June 23, 2016 at 11:22 pmHow exciting!! Congratulations you guys! How exciting to have a little boy! :):):)
June 23, 2016 at 11:28 pmCongrats to you & ur family, such an exciting time. Thank you for sharing this special moment. Love your site.
June 23, 2016 at 11:31 pmEnjoy this amazing time Xx
Congrats to all! Get busy finding baby boy knitting patterns! So happy for you all!
June 23, 2016 at 11:45 pmWOOP WOOP!!!!!! Wow. That is soooo exciting Katherine. Congrats to you and Josh. Seriously though you are going to love it when you can feel the baby moving in you. Such an awesome experience. Then when he comes out, not such a great experience, go the epidural, however when you hold him in your arms and look at him and think, w.o.w. we made this, it’s amazing. I also loved following along with the development. Knowing each week what was growing and developing in my child was awe inspiring. So make sure you do that! I had a book that took me through each week, however no doubt there’s an app out there for it now. Enjoy chick. xx
June 23, 2016 at 11:45 pmThis is such a fantastic blessing! Congratulations to the whole family! Congrats little ladies on being big sisters to a baby brother ! I’m so excited and thankful you are sharing your life and family and experiences as you do, I feel like a encouraging and supportive friend, not a fan. I have been a big supporter of yours from the beginning. Nothing but love, positivity and prayers for you and your growing family! ~X♡X♡~
June 23, 2016 at 11:50 pmCongratulations on the new addition to your family
June 24, 2016 at 12:07 amThat’s what you get for drinking the Utah water! Happy for you!!
June 24, 2016 at 12:12 amCongratulations! This is so Awesome. Best wishes for a happy, healthy baby!
June 24, 2016 at 12:13 amCongratulations Katherine!! I am thrilled for you and your family.
June 24, 2016 at 12:37 amI hope you gave up smoking!
June 24, 2016 at 12:41 amCongratulations to you and your family for the precious gift growing inside you. God bless.
June 24, 2016 at 12:43 amOh my goodness! He is so Handsome. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful news! I’m so excited for you and the rest of the Kelley tribe! I cried during the Ultra sounds and hearing that precious heart beat! Enjoy every second this is such a blessing.
June 24, 2016 at 12:53 amCongratulations. You never know what nature has in store for you. I had 3 boys, and we had decided that that was our family. However when I was 44 I thought I was going through early menopause only to find I was expecting a little girl. She’s 19 now and we have done lots together. When she was 3 days old I was at the supermarket with her in the little bed thing on the trolley. A lady said to me ‘what a lovely little grandaughter’, well I turned to another customer who heard and said ‘I only just had her, do I look that bad?’
June 24, 2016 at 1:05 amCongratulations! Enjoy every moment! Aloe Vera really helped me with digestion issues while pregnant!
June 24, 2016 at 1:15 amCongratulations to you both and to your beautiful girls.
June 24, 2016 at 1:19 amCongratulations! Your relationship with your husband and family is so inspirational. So many celebrities never mention their family but you broadcast the love for your family and it shows! You have such a beautiful story. Congratulations on the new addition! <3
June 24, 2016 at 1:23 amI am so thrilled for you. What a wonderful joy he will be to your family. Prayers and hugs for this journey you and your
June 24, 2016 at 1:24 amLoved ones will be experiencing.
Congratulations! Pregnancy is a blessing not everyone gets, enjoy! I hope you have a healthy baby boy! Good luck on your new exciting journey.
June 24, 2016 at 1:30 amCongratulations and Blessings to you, Josh and family! Exciting times ahead for all! Praying for you .
June 24, 2016 at 1:46 amI was an older mom, there are great rewards having waited for our miracle.
Congratulations! so great to follow a great event in your life.I follow your movie and tv showing all the time.After hallmark channel and Grey’s it like family.
June 24, 2016 at 1:53 amAwe, so beautiful I remember when I went for my first successful ultra sound two years ago and it was my second pregnancy but first time I got to see my little angel an hear a heart beat an see a littl baby with fingers an toes and a beautiful little face with perfect little eyes nose an mouth, it’s so unrealistic it’s like seeing your baby but not beleiving they are just inside your belly it’s just truly a magnificent overwhelming emotion bursting with love, God bless you and your family on this wonderful Journey and congratulations to all involved XOXO
June 24, 2016 at 1:54 amCongratulations to you both!
June 24, 2016 at 2:05 amCongratulations, Ms. Heigl
June 24, 2016 at 2:06 amOMG, Congratulations!! This is the best news <3
June 24, 2016 at 2:12 amCongratulations Katherine! I’m so excited for you. You are a wonderful mother! I wish you a very easy pregnancy and an easy delivery. I have four children and I have always enjoyed being pregnant.
June 24, 2016 at 2:15 amSo happy for you I have loved you since I saw wish upon a star I couldn’t be more excited for you I hope he is born on my birthday Jan 31 can’t wait to see this beautiful journey
June 24, 2016 at 2:26 amCongratulations! I’ve been pregnant twice and the only advice I can give is to try to enjoy every second, and rest as much as you can. It’s amazing what your body is capable of and how wonderful (and tiring and emotional) it is to feel your baby grow. Oh – and get the epidural!! Looking forward to reading your pregnancy journey.
June 24, 2016 at 2:44 amSo happy for you and your family!
June 24, 2016 at 2:47 amSo happy for you and your family!! I will be 36 in October and I have a 2 year old boy. Took a long time to get pregnant but it finally happened. 2 things I loved. Pregnancy pillow and maternity jeans !! Wish you a easy pregnancy and healthy baby
June 24, 2016 at 2:48 amCongratulations! That’s amazing news. Wishing you and your family so much joy and happiness! I had a baby boy 18 months ago, and am now 36 weeks pregnant with another boy! I have done it all alone, so if you ever need advice – I will share! Would be great to actually share this with someone and provide advice! Both pregnancies were COMPLETELY different – this one is the hardest thing I have ever done, especially looking after my little Timmy. But when I was pregnant with him – it was a breeze! Congratulations again, you have a wonderful family and everything will be amazing. Jealous!! Take care xoxox
June 24, 2016 at 2:54 amI LOVED being pregnant 3 x’s!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
June 24, 2016 at 3:00 amCongrats Katherine! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Every single moment from now until he is grown! Be happy for every day you have with him! You will fall inlove with him when you see him! Best of luck!
June 24, 2016 at 3:02 amI was told got ten years I couldn’t get pregnant, and I now have three kids!!! Some times things happen for a reason and it’s such a blessing!!! Congrats on the boy!!!
June 24, 2016 at 3:31 amAWESOME NEWS! Praying for a happy healthy baby boy!
June 24, 2016 at 3:46 amCongratulations! So happy for you & your family. God Bless!!!
June 24, 2016 at 3:50 amcongrats to you and josh – it must be exciting for him too to get some male support with his girls club, right? all the best for pregnancy – feeling a baby grow in one’s belly is the most beautiful experience i’ve ever made – enjoy every minute!
June 24, 2016 at 3:57 amCongratulations!!!
I’m a mom of two and just wanted to suggest you check out the “alpha mom pregnancy calendar”
If you google that phrase you’ll find it.
I loved following along week to week and her sense of humor had me laughing all the way through!
Just something lighthearted to balance out all the serious information apps/calendars
Congrats. Aren’t babies such beautiful miracles?! A new life has entered the world! And we will see him soon! He’s just hidden for now
June 24, 2016 at 4:11 amOh! Congrats! So, So, Happy for you both and your kiddos as well! Cheers to many more blessings in your life!
June 24, 2016 at 4:13 amCongratulations!! I just had my sweet baby boy at 39 years young. I also have my beautiful girl Ella. Enjoy and dislike every moment!! I wish nothing for you but happiness and love. I did a lot of praying, crying and meditating. And unfortunately the hormone thing is just beginning. Eat what you want and don’t over think it!! Good luck and God bless…… And trust your intuition!!!!
June 24, 2016 at 4:15 amUgh!! So I checked out the alpha mom calendar after suggesting it to you and SHE CHANGED HER WEBSITE!! It’s been a year since I saw it. So disappointing. Why change a great thing?!? The pics and stories she had before were so funny!
I didn’t read through it all but I’m sad the pictures aren’t what they used to be (they were so funny!) ah well, the words part might still be the same.
June 24, 2016 at 4:19 amCongrats to you and your family! I am 36 and I have a 15 month old daughter–it took me a couple years and a lot of heartache to conceive and successfully carry a pregnancy to term. I was so grateful for the opportunity that I didn’t even mind the all day every day sickness, twice daily Heparin shots, and constant monitoring. It was all worth it!
As for my favorite things, I’d have to say baby wearing–my favorite are ring slings because they are very portable and easy to keep in a diaper bag. I also have gotten a lot of mileage out of my Ergo 360 (baby can face forward and my kid likes to look around). Now that she’s bigger we have started using the toddler Tula. You can find great accessories (drool pads, drool bibs, hoods, etc.) on Etsy!
My other favorite thing are these magnetic clips that hold the straps of the car seat out of the way while you position the baby in the seat–absolutely invaluable to me. The brand name is Short stack jack and here is the link to their page http://www.shortstackjack.com/
June 24, 2016 at 4:35 amSomeone randomly gave me the pink ones at my baby shower (I had never heard of them) and lo and behold they were the best “parenting hack” of all!
XOXO,
Amanda
Congrats!!! Enjoy every second of it, including the food!! I tried to “be good” and workout and eat healthy, but ultimately I realized that your body craves what it needs for that precious baby! I was a total cupcake fiend, that’s also how I predicted I was having a sweet little girl . Anything is fine in moderation . And rest/sleep/veg as much as you want, you’ll be a busy momma soon, once again! Happy pregnancy!!
June 24, 2016 at 4:55 amCongratulations Katherine! I’m so excited for you! I had my son 21 years ago and I was so worried because I wasn’t a boy and I was an only child. I didn’t know about little boys. But I got him to 21 successfully. LOL May God bless you and be with you & him while he is growing.
June 24, 2016 at 5:00 amAwww, congratulations! So happy for you and your family! You guys are such an amazing loving family, it is just right you should enlarge it if possible! xxxx
June 24, 2016 at 5:07 amDiana
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Congrats to you and your beautiful family!! I am a mother of four beautiful children. 2 boys and 2 girls. I have one special needs and three typical. ( whatever that means) what I can tell you is enjoy your pregnancy. Eat what you want sleep all you can and enjoy every minute of it. This is truly a blessed event as all children are a gift from God.
June 24, 2016 at 5:10 amCongratulations! I am 37 and have suffered infertility for 10years along with 3 miscarriages. we don’t know what we are having yet, but just blessed we have gotten this far. Due December 22nd and happy, freaked out, overjoyed….just so many emotions.
June 24, 2016 at 5:17 amFélicitation a vous deux, tu va voir que ses formidable et très spécial de ressentir le bébé bougé .fait attention a ton alimentation car ses quand on n’est rendu dans les dernier mois de grossesse que on prend plus de poids, moi j’étais tellement mince a ma première grossesse rendu a ma troisième bien j’ai gardé beaucoup un surplus de poids mais je croie que sa seras pas un problème pour toi car tu me semble une femme très motivé dans ta vie, je te souhaite une très belle grossesse et chanceuse tu va avoir un petit garçon si j’ai bien compris moi j’ai 3 filles ,j’aurais aimé avoir un garçon mais j’ai décidé que s’étais fini pour moi les grossesse car j’ai eu 2 césarienne mais je connait beaucoup de monde qui on eu de belle bedaine et de belle grossesse sans problème et son revenu toute mince ..fait attention a toi et prend soin de toi
June 24, 2016 at 5:32 amOMG!!! Sooooo weird; one of my favorite actresses and I are due around the same time!!!!! I’m due January 14th, or so.
June 24, 2016 at 5:38 amSuch a great news !! Congrats From France !!
June 24, 2016 at 8:51 amCongrats to you and your family. I am pregnant with my first and now 23 weeks. Lots of excitement and new things to learn coming your way.
June 24, 2016 at 9:05 amXoxo
Shirleen
Congratulations! My pregnancy years (as i’ve taken to calling them) were some of the best times of my life. Here’s hoping for a safe pregnancy and a happy baby!
June 24, 2016 at 10:18 amCongratulations all the way from Victoria, in Australia! All the best for your pregnancy!
June 24, 2016 at 11:30 amCongratulations! Being pregnant is the best feeling in the world. Everything feels so sureal . With every day, the anticipation of little kicks become more and more pronounced. I am expecting my second (also a boy) in October and couldn’t be happier. Glad to have one of each soon.
Wishing you the best journey!
June 24, 2016 at 11:56 amCongratulations!
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June 24, 2016 at 12:26 pmAmazing news, I am 15 weeks this coming Monday with my first child and can’t put into words how excited I am to meet him/her! Fantastic you are adding to your already beautiful family…Enjoy your pregnancy x
June 24, 2016 at 12:42 pmfelicidades a la familia me encanta como sos gracias por compartir tu blog he visto casi todas tus películas me encantaría que paces las recetas de tus comidas graciasss!!!!muchas felicidades
June 24, 2016 at 1:25 pmMaybe you would like a comment from a man. I helped my wife deliver my first daughter. My wife had been born on a reservation and was influenced by that tribes attitude towards birth. She delivered all four of our children w/o any medical assistance @ home. She was so beautiful… Anyway, she ate healthy and lots of crackers. She stayed busy and worked thru discomfort. By our fourth child, one only knew she was pregnant because of her belly(haha). She delivered Krystal by herself. She had been inspired by our friend who delivered @4am and was helping her in the garden @7am. You are a strong and beautiful woman. You are complete and enjoy every aspect of your pregnancy. Believe it or not, but you will always remember your gestater experience as amazing.
June 24, 2016 at 1:41 pmCongrats to you and your happy family. I also got pregnant at37, I delivered a healthy baby boy on June 7 2016 my pregnancy went smooth, yours will too. I have faith and will keep you and your lil miracle in my prayers.
June 24, 2016 at 1:48 pmCongratulations!!!!
June 24, 2016 at 1:55 pmYou are such an amazing person and inspire me constantly. I love your blog and watching your family grow! Blessings to you and your beautiful crew:)
June 24, 2016 at 2:05 pmI was thrilled to know you’re pregnant I am happy for you, I wish you the best <3
June 24, 2016 at 2:15 pmCongratulations!
June 24, 2016 at 2:24 pmWhat amazing news. We look forward to sharing this journey with you! May God Bless your family!
June 24, 2016 at 3:23 pmCongratulations! How exciting! Being pregnant is an amazing experience.
June 24, 2016 at 4:11 pmKatie, my heart is jumping w/excitement for you & your family. I recall the excitement of seeing that first baby photo, my baby is now 25! Children are indeed the greatest gift of all & blessing! Continued blessings to you & your family & a big Congrsts!
June 24, 2016 at 4:26 pmCongratulations!! I was 37 when I had my first baby and 41 when I had my 2nd! If it’s meant to be….
June 24, 2016 at 4:31 pmCongratulations. What exciting news to share with everyone.
June 24, 2016 at 5:26 pmI used to blog a lot about my journey to become a parent and i miss it. I’m glad I found your blog and I should get back to blogging and therefor releasing stress.
Congratulations to both big sisters as well.
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Congratulations! I’m pregnant too and having the baby December 22nd! This is my surprise baby, my 2 children are 9 and 10 years old, lol. I’m 37 so I’m having appointments with high risk doctors…and this zika virus scares the crap out of me! I took a bloodtest today so I’ll find out what I’m having in a week or so! I’m looking forward to reading your blog and following your pregnancy journey!
June 24, 2016 at 5:50 pmHow exciting!!! Congratulations to you and your family. Experiencing pregnancy is incredible and so unique to each child, they really do have their own quirks right from the start! I wish you the absolute best on this amazing journey. Xoxo, Kate
June 24, 2016 at 5:56 pmCongratulations! I’m certain it will be a very special bonding experience for the entire family. As a grandfather, I’m anticipating a second grandchild in August! Have you been given a due date yet?
June 24, 2016 at 6:13 pmCongratulations! We have 4 ages 13, 11, 8 and 2 and I’m 45. Fear not and enjoy these heavenly days!!
June 24, 2016 at 6:52 pmCongratulations
June 24, 2016 at 7:33 pmCongratulations to you and your family! Enjoy this big little wonder! I am so blessed to have a baby boy 4 months ago…after 3 miscarriages. I love him more than life!
June 24, 2016 at 8:42 pmI wish you a great pregnancy & a healthy baby boy! God bless you!
I just gave birth to our son 6 weeks ago aftet almost 6 years of trying.♡congrats on your newest addition. I wouldn’t have survived w/o my pregnancy pillow splurge and get the u shaped one!!
June 24, 2016 at 9:03 pmOMG !!!!!!!!! I’m so HAPPY for you♥ I’m crying and screaming here on the other side! I am completely in love with you two! I follow you guys since before take Nalemoon, your family is goals for me !! I’m so happy I can not put it into words! I wish all the happiness in the world now and always you two can be more united than ever, and ready to triple this love because now are 3! haha so much love from Brazil to u2 JoshKat ♥
June 24, 2016 at 10:57 pm(sorry for my bad English lol)
Congrats!! I’m so happy for you and your fam! Now you will have the experience of parenting a boy as well! I just gave birth to twins (boy/girl) in April and I love every second of being their mommy. Exciting times ahead!! I just found out about your blog so I will be following your journey. I did a vlog on YouTube during my pregnancy mainly because of our infertility struggles and I wanted to allow people to learn things about our journey and also get advice from others and it was so much fun and I learned a lot I know the same will happen for you!
June 24, 2016 at 11:39 pmI’m a first time mum at 40, my little Jaxon is now 4. Everything went really well and I was totally surprised on how much I enjoyed the actual pregnancy. A book I loved was “The Mommy Doc’s, The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy & Birth”. Wishing you all the love and happiness from Western Australia! (I’d do a pregnancy emoji here if they had one!!) lol
June 24, 2016 at 11:51 pmCongratulations Katherine! I had my “surprise” baby at 39. I was scared at first, due to my age but thank God that he is healthy and now 7 months old.
June 25, 2016 at 12:44 amSoooo very exciting!! Children are a gift from God! Congratsss!
June 25, 2016 at 12:54 amHey Kat, I called my sister to tell that you and Josh are expecting a boy LOL is because we were watching Knocked Up two weeks ago and and I spoke “Katie and Josh need another baby, I want it so much,and I hope this time will be a boy” my sister bet that if you had another child would be a girl, it seems she lost the bet muaaaah lol ok.. the funny thing is that two weeks ago I said about another baby and you only said yesterday that he will really come!, I’m over the moon, it is as if I were your family LOL is crazy as I am happy, I love you!=)
June 25, 2016 at 1:25 amCongratulations to the Kelley family!!!
THE book that was popular (and helpful to me) back in the day was “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” It may have already been suggested (I didn’t read all the comments).
Wishing you a great pregnancy!!!
June 25, 2016 at 2:54 amCongrats on your new baby boy!! Boys are fun, I have 3 of them, they are also crazy!
June 25, 2016 at 5:32 amMazel tov!
June 25, 2016 at 10:49 amCongratulations to you and your beautiful family! Boys are so much fun! Can’t wait to hear what u name him! Wishing u a very healthy and wonderful pregnancy.
June 25, 2016 at 12:50 pmAdvanced maternal age? You have to love that, there are people having children much older. You will do just fine you are extremely healthy and active, living a much better life style than most women having babies. Congratulations to you and your family on the upcoming addition. Your girls are going to love having a baby brother. I have a 7 year old daughter, a 4 year old son and a 2 month old daughter. My older two are mommies little helpers. I cant wait to fallow along with your journey in future posts. You are a wonderful mom and will experience pregnancy just fine! Congratualations again! Wishing you and your family continued happiness.
June 25, 2016 at 1:34 pmCongratulations guys!! And thank you so much for share this beautiful moments with us!!
June 25, 2016 at 5:16 pmCongratulations!! What a blessing having a baby is… Another baby to grow up happily surrounded by his siblings and sweet parents. Looking forward to get to know about your journey. You will be a most caring mommy. I had two wonderful pregnancies and love how my cuties will have each other forever.
June 25, 2016 at 5:24 pmI heard about your wonderful news yesterday and then “knocked up” was showing on TV Congratulations!!
June 25, 2016 at 5:46 pmVery happy for you and your family!
June 25, 2016 at 9:53 pmHappy for you and your family !!
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June 26, 2016 at 10:31 amWhat a fantastic blessing! Many congratulations to you and your sweet family. Praying for a happy, healthy pregnancy, and all good things as you prepare for your little BOY! (Yay!) xoxo
June 26, 2016 at 12:47 pmDear Katherine & family,
June 27, 2016 at 4:27 pmcongratulations to your pregnancy. I’m so happy for you! You have the excuse but my english is not the best. Hope you can understand what I mean. I always liked that you adopted two chidren because my hubby and me try to adopt to or rather we tried to become biological parents for many years. at the end we decided to try to adopt a child. But it’s not so easy with the administrative barriers. but than we became approved adoption canditates. that means that we are now waiting of the call from the adoptions service (don’t know how it to cal in english). it can be true that we can be parents for a child or we wouldn’t be never parents. And because of this way of our life I’m very happy for every people who become a parent – no matter in what way – biological or with adoption! and when I’m reading stories like yours I’m very happy for you that this will happend to you! Because for you and your family as people like any other and because of the reason I like your work! like your movies …. And I like your way to live with all these crafting and handmade things. Because I’m a knitter and crocheter and I like gardening and cooking and baking! And I like how you give other people a sight of your common life! thank you for that!
I’m so happy for you and your family! I wish you all the best and I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy, it is such an awesome experience! (Minus labor) & p.s. I miss you on Grey’s..I’m sure you’ve heard that so many times, but I’ve watched it since it first came on & you are an amazing actor. You’re doing more important things now though! Congrats again!
June 27, 2016 at 7:35 pmYEAH!!!!!!!
June 27, 2016 at 8:52 pmI’m in heaven, I can’t wait to watch your family grow… My daughter and three grand babies started Grays Anatomy from the beginning and when my daughter pointed out that you were really pregnant, I knew you would have the news on your blog, had to see the truth first….. Whoopah!!!!! (Yes I just made that up)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! To you all!!!!
A baby boy joining your family—why that’s yellow icing on the cake!!!!
June 30, 2016 at 3:42 amMassive Congratulations!!!!!!!!
June 30, 2016 at 1:27 pmIf you want an official “Lad on Board” badge to help spread the word and tell the world about the new awesome little man joining your family then don’t hesitate to get in touch. Enjoy the ride
Oh my! Congratulations! I was 39 when I had my second child. You’ll be fine! xx
June 30, 2016 at 4:53 pmCongratulations! So happy for you and your family!
June 30, 2016 at 7:19 pmCongratulations!!!!
July 2, 2016 at 5:27 amCongratulations to you and your beautiful family! How wonderful! If there’s anything I can help with, I’m at your service xx
July 2, 2016 at 12:39 pm…Congratulations Katherine Heigl .God bless your expanding family.
July 2, 2016 at 11:05 pmI’ve added to my family through both adoption and biology, adoption is wayyyy tougher emotionally! Since you’ve been through adoption already, this will be a breeze! I wish for you an easy few months waiting for your little man to make his entrance into this world.
July 3, 2016 at 6:07 amCongratulations! I’m the same age as you and I dream of adding to my family as well! You’ve given me newfound encouragement and hope! I wish you the best on your journey
July 4, 2016 at 2:48 pmCongratulations!! The one piece of advice I would share with you in regards to your pregnancy is to quit smoking.
July 5, 2016 at 12:27 amOtherwise,enjoy the complete experience!!!
Congratulations from Berlin..
July 5, 2016 at 6:15 amenjoy your pregnancy ..
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Congrats from the Netherlands
July 5, 2016 at 3:11 pmCongrats!! I can only imagine just how excited you are! I remember how I felt after finally conceiving my baby boy after quite some time. He made me ridiculously tired, and fat but hey I was still thrilled to be carrying him Wishing you all the best!
July 9, 2016 at 7:58 pmAmazing congratulations you and your family!
July 10, 2016 at 4:42 pmCongratulations! On your pregnancy & your soon to be addition to your wonderful family. Many blessings are sent your way. May each milestone of your pregnancy be filled with joy in anticipation of your baby boy’s arrival.
I just started a recent twitter account & started following you, which led me to your blog. I am so glad I found it! I have been a big fan of yours, from the beginning of Grey’s Anatomy. I was disappointed that your last TV show was canceled, as I was a dedicated fan. I thought it was a great show. I loved seeing two strong lead actresses!
As another commenter mentioned, I too hated that you were lambasted in the media as being “difficult”…(major eye roll!) I’m just so sick of hearing that crap… sick of strong women being vilified, yet men somehow don’t get that treatment. I loved it! when I heard that Alfre Woodard make the comment “F*** em!” I love it when women stand strong for each other! GO GIRL POWER!!!!!
I also share your passion for animal’s & have been a lifelong rescuer. Over the past 14 yrs it’s been mostly cats/kittens. It all started w/ finding one orange tabby in a Home Depot parking lot. I was then educated quickly about the huge issue of abandonment of cats/kittens (worse than dogs). I have dedicated my life to rescuing as many as possible, dedicated to spay/neuter efforts in my community (350 & counting!) of feral cats, as well as maintaining care for many many feral colonies (feeding, providing shelter & monitoring for new comers).
I look forward to following your blog. I love your sensibilities, they resonate with me, deeply. I dream of having a wonderful ranch like you do, someday (fingers crossed) I hope to be able to have a feral cat sanctuary on that ranch as well.
I wish you & Josh & your precious kids, all the best Katherine.
Be well,
July 16, 2016 at 2:49 amCheryl Bond
Congratulations to you all!!! Such exciting news and he is going to be one very beautiful little boy!! Just like his big sisters Xxx
July 21, 2016 at 10:10 pmWe are having our first kid, a boy, early December. Terrified!
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July 29, 2016 at 3:49 pmCongratulations to you and your family on this exciting news! Thank you for sharing and allowing us to be a part of the journey
August 2, 2016 at 8:04 pmCongrats Katherine, I am having a little girl in January.
August 9, 2016 at 3:36 pmCongratulations!! good things comes to those who wait and in the right timing… May god bless you and your lovely family.
August 12, 2016 at 3:16 pmTake time to put your feet up and enjoy being pregnant as much as you can. Video tape your belly when you are almost due. You’ll see hands and feet trying to push through your belly skin and you’ll have a keepsake to remember.
August 19, 2016 at 2:18 amI love your blog! A few tips that may help:
Have someone do a video from a side angle and photos of the baby’s birth, it goes by so fast! Trust me, I have 50,000+ pictures of my three grand babies they are Savannah 4.5, Callie 3 & Maddox 2! I was in the delivery room with all them! If you need a photographer just let me know.
Ginger helps if you get nauseous, digestion and inflammation. I cut a pice the size of a nickel and add it to my tea.
Flax Seed Lactation cookies are great in helping produce breast milk. I have included the recipe below.
Take care!
@cindiloowho12
FLAX SEED LACTATING COOKIES
2 tablespoons flax seed meal 1/4 cup water 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 egg yolks
Eggs Large White
$1.29 – expires in 3 days
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup brewers’ yeast 1 tablespoon wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup chocolate chips Add all ingredients to list
September 8, 2016 at 4:13 amDirections
Prep
15 m
Cook
10 m
Ready In
25 m
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix flaxseed with water in small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes.
Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; beat to incorporate. Stir flax seed mixture into the butter mixture.
Mix flour, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl; add to butter mixture and stir until just combined. Fold oats and chocolate chips into the dough.
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
I am so very happy for you
January 18, 2017 at 1:27 am