In the past few months as all of these life changes have been going on, I have been feeling a little under the weather. I was a little grumpy, a little tense, and a little sick on my stomach – all a result of my nerves have been shot. I don’t handle stress well, physically or emotionally. But after a while, I thought it might be time to check in with my doctor just to make sure that this really was stress and not something more serious.
Me:Â Hey, Doc.
Doctor: Hey, Katie. What brings you in today?
Me:Â Well, I’ve got a lot of stress going on in my life lately and it seems to be upsetting my stomach.
Doctor:Â Hmm…well, let’s take a look and see what the problem is, shall we?
Me:Â Yes, please!
Doctor: Hmm….Um…..Hmm…
Me:Â Is there a problem, Doc?
Doctor:Â Well, I don’t rightly know how to tell you this, Katie, but there appears to be something in your stomach.
Me: WHAT?!?! What’s in there, Doc?
Doctor:Â Well, it’s a baby!
That’s right, dear readers. It would seem that I am pregnant again – 11 weeks pregnant, to be exact.
SURPRISE!!!!!!
(I’ll wait here while you go change your undies…)
Yep. It would seem that in the midst of all of this chaos and confusion, Chris and I accidentally made a bambino. Oopsie. Trust me, if you think you are surprised, you should have seen me and Chris. Actually, you really should have seen Chris. He sort of looked like this when he found out:
So did I.
We had always planned to have two kids (maybe three?), but we thought we’d space them out a bit more. We were thinking next year or the year after we’d start to try for Baby #2. But when you’re unemployed and you have no money to go out and be entertained, you find that you stay home and entertain yourselves…if you know what I mean. And just like my sixth grade health teacher said, “That’s how babies are made!”
The thing that really threw us was how far along I was before I even realized I was pregnant. I was NINE WEEKS PREGNANT before I even realized that something was off. NINE WEEKS, PEOPLE! But if you think about it, a lot of pregnancy symptoms look like stress (i.e. nauseous, exhausted, grumpy, no visit from my Aunt Flow…). I simply thought it was my body physically dealing with what was going on around me. I had no idea it was my body dealing with what was going on INSIDE me.
Once I became pregnant though, it was like my brain sent all these signals to my body that said, “What?!?! We’re pregnant again?!?! BAM!”
And out popped my belly. Instantly.
I mean, seriously. I look like I’m already 6 months pregnant. Although, I have been so dang sick that I keep LOSING weight every time I go to the doctor. I have heard people say that your second pregnancy is easier than your first, but that definitely does not seem to be the case here. I have been sicker the second time around than I was the first by a long shot. But I don’t seem to be as miserable about it as I was before. Maybe it’s cause I’ve been through it already and I fully understand what is waiting for me nine months from now. That seems like it might make it a little more tolerable.
So, there you have it. The cat’s out of the bag and the bun’s in the oven.
Sometimes I surprise even myself…
1) Renee: OH MY GOSH! HOW FREAKING EXCITING!!! (09.13.2010 08:54pm)
2) Claire: Congratulations!!!!! What wonderful, wonderful news!!!! (09.13.2010 08:55pm)
3) Msnels: Congrats Katie! It looks like the beginning of another fun adventure! (09.13.2010 08:56pm)
4) Heather in ND: OH MY GOSH!!!! SO EXCITING!! :D :D :D CONGRATS!!! You look amazing!! YAAAAAY!!!!! (09.13.2010 08:56pm)
5) Jessica @ How Sweet It Is: WOW!!!!!! CONGRATS TO YOU GUYS!!! :) (09.13.2010 08:56pm)
6) Erin M.: AHHHHHHH!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!!! Congrats Katie, Chris and Bean! (09.13.2010 08:56pm)
7) AmyLyn: Congratulations!!!! Best of luck!!! :) (09.13.2010 08:57pm)
8) debbie: Congrats! I bet Bean will be a great big brother. You are adorable pregnant as well. (09.13.2010 08:57pm)
9) Kaylynne: Congratulations! (09.13.2010 08:57pm)
10) beth: omg!! congratulations Katie, Chris and Bean Man!!! (09.13.2010 08:57pm)
11) Kat: Congratulations!! That's so exciting!! New house and new baby!! Yay!! (09.13.2010 08:58pm)
12) Renee: And P.S. what are you going to call this one? You know, since Bean is taken? (09.13.2010 08:58pm)
13) Carrie: YIPPY!!!! That is so exciting!!! Congrats Katie and Chris!!! (09.13.2010 08:58pm)
14) bama leigh: OMG! Congrats! Can't wait to read more in the coming months! (09.13.2010 08:58pm)
15) A Long Far View: Congratulations!!! So happy for you guys :) (09.13.2010 08:59pm)
16) Kim T.: Congratulations! What exciting news! (09.13.2010 08:59pm)
17) Kristen: Yaaaaaaaaaay! So excited for you! (09.13.2010 09:00pm)
18) Kristen: Congrats!!!!! That is so exciting!!!! And surprising! Can't wait to read updates! (09.13.2010 09:00pm)
19) Katie D @ The Amateur Librarian: OH EM GEE!! so wonderful! so scary! so lovely! (09.13.2010 09:01pm)
20) kate g.: Oh. My. Gosh!!! Yay, yay, yay, yay! I am so happy for you guys! Congratulations! Seriously, that is such great news after everything you guys have been dealing with. I cannot wait to read about Baby #2. Lots o' LOVE! (09.13.2010 09:01pm)
21) Ilana Jacqueline: WOW! Congratulations Katie & Chris! I recommend you start calling this one sweet pea. The bean and the Pea. This is so fantastic! I'm so excited for you both!!! (09.13.2010 09:01pm)
22) Elise: Eeeeeeeee! *more squealing* Congratulations! :D (09.13.2010 09:01pm)
23) Laura: OH MY GOSH! I am SO EXCITED! Congratulations! :) (09.13.2010 09:02pm)
24) Alicia: Holy cow! Congratulations!!! (09.13.2010 09:02pm)
25) Jessica: Congrats Katie and Chris!!!! That is so exciting. Can't wait to see updates and hear what Bean thinks. :) (09.13.2010 09:03pm)
26) Kendra: YAY!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Bean will have a playmate! So excited for your family! (09.13.2010 09:03pm)
27) Ana: CONGRATULATIONS!! How exciting for you and your family!! :) (09.13.2010 09:03pm)
28) Mary: I only know you through the internet but I'm so excited for y'all! I started reading after bean was born so now I'm excited to join in on the fun as it grows! pun intended. Woo! (09.13.2010 09:05pm)
29) Katey: Congratulations! This is so exciting for you and Chris. (09.13.2010 09:05pm)
30) Catherine: Hooray and congratulations! I can't wait to see what an adorable big brother Bean will be! (09.13.2010 09:06pm)
31) Mera: Congrats how exciting for you too. The same thing happen to me when my daughter was six months old. We wanted to start trying in three months but had the oops well I guess we don't have to try. It is fun and hard at the same time. I am almost 38 weeks an she is 15 months now it is the most diffuclt thing this far along. So I hope it is easier for you (09.13.2010 09:06pm)
32) Kari: HORRAY!!!! How exciting!!! (: (09.13.2010 09:06pm)
33) Lori @I Can Grow people: CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN! I am SO FREAKIN' EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS! I have to say, I'm a little sad that we aren't going through pregnancy #2 together since it was so much fun to be pregnant together for baby #1. But Aaron and I have a burning question: What will this baby's nickname be? I vote for Bun. Aaron suggested Sprout. Just so you know... Hugs, Momma! (09.13.2010 09:09pm)
34) Leslie: CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU GUYS!!! SUCH exciting news! Can't wait to read all about him or her!! :))) (09.13.2010 09:09pm)
35) Lori C: Congratulations!!! (09.13.2010 09:10pm)
36) Krissy: I seriously love your blog... read it the second a new post is made! And when I read this post, I got so excited for you that I felt like I knew you, like an old friend. Which might be due to the fact that we are both redheads... or just that I love reading about you life! Congratulations on your growing family! I couldn't be happier for my favorite blog friend, even though we've never met! (09.13.2010 09:12pm)
37) Reba: Congratulations! (09.13.2010 09:12pm)
38) Kristin: Congratulations!!!!!!!! My daughters are 22 months apart and while at first I thought we were crazy for having them so close together, I wouldn't trade it for the world!! (09.13.2010 09:13pm)
39) Catherine: We couldn't be happier for you guys!!!!!! CD&N xoxo (09.13.2010 09:13pm)
40) Leigh @ Kesler Expressler: Congratulations! So wonderfully exciting! (09.13.2010 09:13pm)
41) Jaclyn: AHH! Katie! That is so so exciting :) I am normally not an avid commenter, especially being busy and harried lately, but I'm so thrilled that you got such a happy surprise after all the stress that's been going on lately. Congratulations to you, Chris and big-brother-to-be Bean Man! (09.13.2010 09:13pm)
42) Catherine: What will this one's nickname be? The Peanut? :) (09.13.2010 09:13pm)
43) Lisa: Ahhhhh!!! Congrats! Awesome news! Maybe you can call this one Jellybean? (09.13.2010 09:13pm)
44) Whitney: SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! Can't wait to follow the journey! (09.13.2010 09:13pm)
45) Dyanna: Aughhhhh!!!! That is so freakin awesome!!!!!! Such exciting news after everything you guys have had to put up with lately. Congrats!!!! (09.13.2010 09:14pm)
46) Emma: Buuuuu.....uhhhh.....duuuu.....WOW! So exciting! you look great! (09.13.2010 09:16pm)
47) Lindsay: Congratulations-- what exciting news! (09.13.2010 09:16pm)
48) Sarah H.: Ahh!! So exciting! Bean is going to make a great older brother! April is a nice time to have a baby :) Sorry you've been feeling ill, but they say that's the sign of a healthy pregnancy. Hey 9 weeks is no where as near as bad as those women on "I didn't know I was pregnant". Good thing you have a bigger house now ;) That's what happens when you get more bedrooms...you fill them. I bet your family is thrilled and I hope your teaching job is OK with you ducking out toward the end! Good luck with everything and I'll be praying for a healthy baby and uneventful pregnancy! (09.13.2010 09:19pm)
49) Jenn: Yay!!! Congratulations and best wishes on the new baby! (09.13.2010 09:19pm)
50) Katie M: Wahoo!!! Are the ovaries chanting, "we want a girl!" Yet? So happy for you and you're a cute preggo already! :) (09.13.2010 09:20pm)
51) Cindy: Congrats Katie! What a fun surprise!! (09.13.2010 09:20pm)
52) Kari @ Adventures in Newlywedland: Eeeeeeeeeeee! I'm so EXCITED for you guys!! And you look wonderful!! (09.13.2010 09:20pm)
53) Ella: Oh WOW!! Thats exciting news! I wasnt quite expecting it! I hope the rest of your pregnancy is less stressful & everything goes well! With my last baby i didnt find out till i was 9 weeks either! (09.13.2010 09:22pm)
54) Nikki: Holy cow, what a surprise! I am so excited for you, Chris, and cannot wait to see Bean Man as an older brother. I look forward to seeing all of the changes that are coming for your family! Congats!! (09.13.2010 09:25pm)
55) Jessica: Congratulations!!! Very exciting news! (09.13.2010 09:25pm)
56) Jennifer: Agreed. Sweet Pea and Bean Man (09.13.2010 09:26pm)
57) Nicole: Sooo happy for you guys! You all have gone from the lowest of lowest to the ultimate high of highs! Obviously your faith in God is very strong! Looking forward to reading about your next fabulous journey! PS. My vote is for sweet pea! ;) Nicole (09.13.2010 09:29pm)
58) Hilary: Congrats!! That is very exciting news! I didn't show for the longest time with my first pregnancy and it actually bummed me out. With my second baby, man, I popped immediately. It was like my body went "Woo hoo! Bring on the junk food! We can get fat and still be considered cute!" (09.13.2010 09:29pm)
59) Lisa: Wow, you guys have had plenty to experience and report on in the last month!! Speaking of new family members, how's Lt. Dan dealing with this news?! (09.13.2010 09:29pm)
60) Nikki: Another though: Right after I read this I made a mental note to tell Jason as soon as I picked him up from the airport. I call you MC Katie..after planning my discussion with him I wondered to myself if it was creepy to be this excited about someone I don't know...Oh well, I'm still excited for you!! (09.13.2010 09:30pm)
61) Sarah S: Whoo hoo!!! I popped out at 10 weeks to with our second one and instantly looked about 5 months pregnant. Something about pregnancies being close together..... : ) (09.13.2010 09:30pm)
62) JenD: Holly BIG news!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited for you guys and you'll do great:) Bean and Bean #2 are lucky kids!!! (09.13.2010 09:33pm)
63) Emily: Congratulations! You know they say you are a lot sicker when its a girl! I am crossing my fingers for you! My vote for nickname of baby #2 is sweet pea! (09.13.2010 09:34pm)
64) Victoria: Congrats! I cant wait to hear all about this little one! (09.13.2010 09:34pm)
65) Ashley @ According to Ashley: OH MY DEAR LORD I AM SO EXCITED AND I JUST YELLED THE NEWS TO MY HUSBAND AND HE WAS EMOTIONLESS!!! (Sigh....Men.) I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! (And WOW -- Do you guys have a lot going on right now OR WHAT??) (09.13.2010 09:35pm)
66) Kelly @ The Startup Wife: You know, it's weird, I TOTALLY had this feeling you were pregnant! Who knows why! But SO exciting .. congratulations!!! (09.13.2010 09:37pm)
67) Jessica W: Congratulations!! What happy news!!! (09.13.2010 09:38pm)
68) Claudia: Congratulations! This is great great news! Congrats to you, Chris, Bean Man, Lt. Dan, Big Molly and Lucy! (09.13.2010 09:39pm)
69) Liss: Holy moly, I was not expecting that! I can only imagine the surprise for you guys! I have a huge grin on my face. That's such great news. There seem to be a lot of pregnancy announcements around me lately, it's all making me super clucky for #2. I guess I'll just have to live vicariously through everyone else's pregnancies. :P Congratulations to you all, and I wish you a smooth, uncomplicated pregnancy! :D (09.13.2010 09:40pm)
70) Angela: CONGRATULATIONS! Eeek, I'm way more excited then I should be. (09.13.2010 09:40pm)
71) Jody: As soon as I saw "BIG announcement" on your twitter, i knew you were pg!! Congrats to you both! (09.13.2010 09:42pm)
72) Sara: !!! Beanie's getting a sibling! Holy crap. This is so exciting. You know that whole big changes come in threes thing? Well, you got the job and you got the move--you totally needed something else on top of that. Congratulations! (09.13.2010 09:43pm)
73) Sarah R: That certainly was a bonus post! Congrats to you three! (09.13.2010 09:45pm)
74) Kate: Congrats!! (09.13.2010 09:46pm)
75) Kat @ Living Like the Kings: OMG OMG OMG!!!! CONGRATS!!! SO EXCITING! I'm currently just over 22 weeks along. Maybe you can move back to CT and we can be belly buddies. No? Ok. In that case I will just continue to stalk your blog...from the safe distance of the computer. (09.13.2010 09:46pm)
76) andrea: 2 is crazy and wonderful and scary and hectic but it's AMAZING!!! Congrats to you and Chris and to Big Brother Bean! It's weird how different each pregnancy is. I was sick but would have been happy being prego forever with the first. the second I wasn't sick but lost weight and by week 30 I wanted it out! good luck can't wait to see you grow! (09.13.2010 09:47pm)
77) Kristin: You know, I hear you're more sick with girls than you are with boys... ;) (09.13.2010 09:48pm)
78) Bridget: Congratulations! That is amazing news! (09.13.2010 09:49pm)
79) Diana Oliver: OMG!!! Congrats! Oh so happy for you, Chris and the Bean! How exciting! (09.13.2010 09:49pm)
80) Renu: Congrats! This is wonderful news! (09.13.2010 09:53pm)
81) HollyT: YAY!!! CONGRATS!!! (09.13.2010 09:56pm)
82) Rachel: Congratulations, that's such wonderful news! I am pregnant with my first due on November 14 and am beyond excited! I don't normally comment, but felt that this definitely deserved one. I feel like I know you and I read your blog everyday. Good luck and I wish you an easy pregnancy and hopefully this one turns before their big debut! I'm praying for the same for me...9 more weeks for her to stop sitting up and get ready! (09.13.2010 09:56pm)
83) Lisa: Katie...I don't know you personally, but after reading your blog for over a year, I feel like you're a friend. And when I read this post, I started SCREAMING! CONGRATULATIONS! You stinker! God bless you; all of you. I can only IMAGINE what life must be like right now, what with everything that's been going on, but now you've got a little surprise on the way. You know what they say; new house, new baby! ;) (09.13.2010 09:57pm)
84) Aubrey: The new husband (of one whole month) is looking at me funny because I just screamed and literally jumped up out of my seat! And he's kind of looking at me weird because I said I was jealous that you're having another baby. Congrats guys! I hope everything goes well for you! (You should do a poll - boy or girl) (09.13.2010 09:58pm)
85) Amy L Butler: WOW! What an amazing surprise among all of the chaos. Best of luck on the pregnancy and transition to having two children. It's a blast! (09.13.2010 09:58pm)
86) Deb: Congrats to you and your family, Katie! I am 11 weeks with my first and I am excited to follow along with you. I wish you a healthy, happy and uncomplicated pregnancy! (09.13.2010 09:59pm)
87) Laurie: Oh my god! That is so freaking amazing! Congrats to You, Chris and Bean! (09.13.2010 09:59pm)
88) tessabella76: Holy Canoli!!!! This is the 2nd baby announcement I've heard today-I just found out today that my 25 year old niece is pregnant and that at 33, I'm going to be a great aunt! Congrats Katie, Chris, and Bean!!! So happy and excited for you!!!!!!!! (09.13.2010 10:01pm)
89) Maryellen: I KNEW IT!!! I have been waiting for this post for weeks now! I just knew (probably before you were even pregnant) that you were going to be pregnant! Fun times! :O) Congrats! (09.13.2010 10:01pm)
90) Lisa: P.S. My big sis and I are fifteen months apart, and I LOVE it; Bean's going to love it to. And nine weeks is nothing compared with some friends I have; one friend was about three or four MONTHS before she even found out she was preggers. !!! (09.13.2010 10:01pm)
91) Kelly: Congrats! I just knew when I saw on facebook the words "big announcement." I bet little Bean will be a great big brother. I call boy! (09.13.2010 10:02pm)
92) Rachel: Congrats Katie, Chris and Bean! I'm so excited and happy for all three of you. You know, Katie, when my mom was pregnant with me, and when my friend was pregnant with her daughter, they both were sick as dogs. I predict a baby girl!!! First there was Bean, what now, a little brownie? :) (09.13.2010 10:04pm)
93) Astrid: Holy crap and congratulations! I wish I had the sort of patience to just let pregnancy happen to me and get surprised by it, instead of paying attention to every single fertility sign so we can be *ahem* with child *ahem* as soon as possible. (09.13.2010 10:08pm)
94) Jenny J.: That's so GREAT!!!! Congratulations!!!!! :D (Side note: I shrieked when I read this, scared the crap out of my husband. -snicker-) (09.13.2010 10:11pm)
95) Betty: OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!! I have no words, I am just so happy for y'all! and hey, better to have a 6 month pregnant belly than to be in that weird "you look wider/weirder/not yet pregnant" stage! (09.13.2010 10:11pm)
96) Heather: Congrats!!!! This is awesome news!! I agree with the previous person who said you should call this baby sweet pea! ;o) (09.13.2010 10:12pm)
97) Jenny J.: P.S. I know how much you love Target and today I discovered a site dedicated completely to deals at Target, http://www.totallytarget.com/ and immediately thought of you :) Enjoy! (09.13.2010 10:14pm)
98) Amber: oh yay!!!! Congrats, that is super exciting! Maybe it always seems like it, but sure seems like its the season to be pregnant! (09.13.2010 10:14pm)
99) Betsy: Congrats What great news!!!! (09.13.2010 10:18pm)
100) Mallory: OH my GOSH!!! Congratulations, Katie!! This is such exciting news - so happy for you, Chris, and Bean! (09.13.2010 10:21pm)
101) Laura: YAY! A new baby, how amazing for the three of you. Many congratulations to you and your family. I can't wait to meet this one via your blog and see how it works into your family. I'm hoping for a girl, you know, even things out. (09.13.2010 10:21pm)
102) Candice: Oh my goodness!!! Congratulations!! My sister's second was a surprise like this, when her son was just about exactly Bean's age. It's crazy having two under three but she totally loves it, and her daughter (younger) absolutely loooves her big brother. It's so adorable. This'll be hard work but great fun. Congrats!!! (09.13.2010 10:22pm)
103) Meredith: woooooo hooooo congratulations!!!! :) (09.13.2010 10:27pm)
104) Casey: Congratulations! (09.13.2010 10:28pm)
105) Jennie: Wow, what a surprise! Congratulations! (09.13.2010 10:28pm)
106) Lindsay (YoungMarriedMom): Congratulations! What a wonderful surprise! Glad to hear you are healthy and the family is growing. Bean will make a fabulous big brother. (09.13.2010 10:30pm)
107) stephanie: Yay! So excited for you!!! I don't know you, know you, but I love you & am so delighted for you! (09.13.2010 10:33pm)
108) Erin R.: I do the SAME thing!!! I told my husband and he was like "ok..." I'll talk to Sarah H. tomorrow about our internet friend MC Katie :) (09.13.2010 10:35pm)
109) Jennifer: Can I get a "woot woot??" And can this kid have the nickname of Pork? It's a little out there but wouldn't it be great to have Pork and Bean...sorry couldn't resist!! SO SO SO happy for your little family! (09.13.2010 10:35pm)
110) Amy: How incredibly exciting!! I read your Facebook update and immediately told my hubby "I think Katie's pregnant!!". Is it sad that he immediately knew who I was talking about? Congratulations, imaginary friend! Can't wait to read the updates... everything is turning up for you guys now. You really have bloomed where you were planted. :) (09.13.2010 10:36pm)
111) Samantha Dickie: WOWZERS!!! Congrats!! (Psst... Bean...Enjoy it now... because the new one that is gonna cry alot... he/she may love Mr. Bear... Don't say I didn't warn ya...) Congrats to you all! (09.13.2010 10:37pm)
112) Carrie: Katie and Chris CONGRATS! And Bean is going to be such a great big brother!! I'm being induced Friday, and just yelled out a "OHH MY GOSH!!" that prompted my husband to say, are you OK?! HORRAY!!!! (09.13.2010 10:39pm)
113) Kate: Oh holy cow! Congrats you guys! (09.13.2010 10:39pm)
114) Erin R.: AHHHHHHH!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, CHRIS, AND BEAN!!!!! I'm so happy for you guys and can't wait to read about your adventures in these coming months :) (09.13.2010 10:40pm)
115) Jenny: So awesome! Congrats to you all. I'm actually 17 weeks along with my 2nd right now too and my belly definitely popped out WAY sooner this time around also. We have a little man who is almost 3, so we're hoping for a girl with #2. You guys have any preference? BTW- my nickname vote has to be Sweet Pea. :) (09.13.2010 10:57pm)
116) Stacey: That is so exciting! You are a week behind me. I feel you pain with the whole sick thing! (09.13.2010 11:05pm)
117) Jen C: woohoo!!! congrats on your little surprise!! can't wait for the details (09.13.2010 11:10pm)
118) lauren: yay! congrats! maybe you are much sicker this go around cause you are having a girl!?!?! i am 39 weeks and change with a girl and puked my guts out through week 22. lovely, huh?! (09.13.2010 11:15pm)
119) Jennifer in CA: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So what will this "bean" be called? :P (09.13.2010 11:18pm)
120) Soo Jin: Congratulations Katie, Chris, and Bean!! :) I have been a long-time reader and fan of your Website, but I tend to be a little comment-shy. However, this news was big enough to boost me out of my shyness! I'm extra excited because I'm 20 weeks along with my husband and my first child, and I've been going back to your posts from when you were pregnant with Bean out of curiosity. In fact, I was just reading your posts on items from your baby registry you couldn't live without (have to start to think about registering soon) when I saw your tweet and went over to your home page! Congrats again!!! (09.13.2010 11:29pm)
121) Anne Cooper: Congratulations!! That is so exciting! And I agree with everyone else, what's the new one gonna be called?! (09.13.2010 11:30pm)
122) Brooke: Thats SOOO exciting! congrats!!!! (09.13.2010 11:35pm)
123) Staci: I saw your pic on Flickr before seeing your new post. Many, many congrats to you! (09.13.2010 11:46pm)
124) Joke: Wooooow, congratulations Katie! That is such crazy news! You'll have to make a new part on this site I guess for the new little one! I hope all will be going well :) (09.13.2010 11:46pm)
125) Tiffany: Congratulations! That's crazy-awesome and fantabulously exciting. You are surely cooking up another adorable lil' tot. Pat on the back for Chris, too! (Hey, what cute nickname does the new baby get? It's gonna be hard to top Bean...) (09.13.2010 11:48pm)
126) mom of two: CONGRATS!!! The second one goes by sooo much faster than the first.. mostly because you are RUNNING around after the first... as for being sicker.. It could mean this one is a different sex! That is what happened to me.. the first one a girl - no sickness, the second a boy - much more sick! Good luck! Two is exhausting.. but awesome! (09.13.2010 11:55pm)
127) Lindsay: OH MY GOSH!!! Congrats to you both!!! So very excited for both of you!! (09.14.2010 12:01am)
128) Ariel: Huge congratulations! I'm an infrequent commenter but an avid reader, so happy for the three of you! (09.14.2010 12:05am)
129) Kristen: WOW :) Congrats to you guys!!! (09.14.2010 12:13am)
130) Sarah@Crazy Love Gamble-Style: Yay!!! Babies are where it is at!! In two days I get to find out what "flavor" I am having, there is nothing like the excitement of a baby!!! So looking forward to reading along and going through this one with you, Bean was already a little grown by the time I started obsessively reading this blog. :) (09.14.2010 12:20am)
131) Amber Barnum: YAY! Congratulations!! I wish I could "accidentally" make a baby. :-) My husband isn't going for that though... oh well, guess I will just have to enjoy everyone else's babies through their blogs! (09.14.2010 12:39am)
132) allison: CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so very exciting :) (09.14.2010 12:47am)
133) Christina Madisonc: Yay!! Congrats!! I'm nearly 14wks along myself! Somehow I was expecting news like this from you any day now. This is however our 4th in 5yrs and I am WAY showing! Like you I already look about 6 mos along. CONGRATS!!! (09.14.2010 01:03am)
134) Jess: Oh what lovely news!!!! I too would have screamed but it's only 6am here in London (teachers have early starts!) Your fab news seems to have dragged the pregnant people out of the closet, so to speak! I'm 22 weeks and can't wait to hear your side of the story! :) (09.14.2010 01:16am)
135) Jen at Cabin Fever: OMG! Congrats!!! That is awesome beyond words. And you HAD to be sticking out your belly in that photo. I don't believe that's you now! (09.14.2010 01:18am)
136) Kristin H: Wow! That's quite a shock! Congratulations! (09.14.2010 01:22am)
137) Michaela: ohmigosh my imaginary internet friend is having another imaginary internet baby-I'm so excited! and knowing what a cutie you guys popped out last time, i'm sure this little one will be just as gorgeous. I just can't WAIT to read all about it! Congratulations!!! (09.14.2010 01:59am)
138) Phoebe: CONGRATS kATIE!!! Ahh! I KNEW something was up lol. I figured it was either going to be you or Lori lol. (09.14.2010 02:19am)
139) Sabrina: WOW - congratulations katie and chris! man, that's awesome!!! okay, maybe not the sickness and the timing, but still: awesome :D i'm so happy for the 3 of you, err, soon to be 4, eh?! ;) (09.14.2010 02:23am)
140) Janae: I'm sure you've heard this already, but CONGRATS! Hope you feel better (i.e. not nauseated!), I'm sure you need all the energy you can get chasing the other little one around. All the best to all of you! (09.14.2010 02:25am)
141) Christina: (shrill and ear-piercing) Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! Aren't you glad you are just reading that and not actually listening to it? I'm so excited to hear your news! And if it makes you feel better, my belly looks just like yours, except mine popped out because of brownies and soda. (09.14.2010 02:37am)
142) Jana: CONGRATULATIONS Katie and Chris!!! Seems like we are going to be pregnancy buddies! I'm also 11 weeks along!!! :DD YAY!! I will be SO happy to read now about your second pregnancy here! (09.14.2010 02:56am)
143) sue: Oh that is great!!! awwe.. <3 oh this is sooo excitinnn... :D:D:D (09.14.2010 03:21am)
144) Laura: Congrats!!! By the way, I think "under the weather and over the moon" is an awesome title for this post. You are a great writer - I figured out your happy news when I read the title. Yay! (09.14.2010 03:31am)
145) Angie: OH...my.....god....that is fantastic!!! Congratulations!. I am so happy for you guys :D (09.14.2010 03:41am)
146) RACHEL: wow HUGE GIANT CONGRATULATIONS! xxxx (09.14.2010 04:02am)
147) Katherine: Congratulations Chris and Katie, so excited and happy for you. Bean is going to be *the* best big brother ever!!! I actually just texted my boyfriend saying "Katie's pregnant", his reply was "Who?". I think he thinks I'm crazy! Can't wait to hear more about Bean Mark II (09.14.2010 04:24am)
148) Michelle: OMG!!! Congratulations...another cutie on the way! (09.14.2010 04:51am)
149) Isabel: Congratulations!! That's wonderful news. Although I'm only just getting over how adorable Bean is and you go and do this to me... ;-) (09.14.2010 05:30am)
150) ALittleBite: Congratulations!!! That's amazing! (09.14.2010 05:35am)
151) Brody: OMG!!!! Congratulations!!!! (09.14.2010 05:37am)
152) Marie: Congratulations you guys!!! I'm so excited for the three of ye :) (09.14.2010 05:45am)
153) Tabitha (From Single to Married): oh WOW! That's awesome! Congrats to you two!!!! (09.14.2010 06:17am)
154) Bee: Oh wow. Congratulations!!! I look forward to reading through your pregnancy journey and how Bean is going to adapt to this big change! Are you hoping girl or boy??? (09.14.2010 06:22am)
155) Jamie: OH! Congratulations!! I've got the feeeevvvveeerrr!! Best of luck!! (09.14.2010 06:29am)
156) Alaina: AH! That is so great!!! Congratulations to you and Chris! (09.14.2010 06:43am)
157) Ashley: AAAAHHHHHHHHH! I KNEW IT as soon as I read the first couple sentences. I screamed a little out loud. SO EXCITED! :) Sorry if I seem stalker-y...just feel like I know you guys and I'm super excited to watch the second baby grow like Bean! (09.14.2010 07:19am)
158) Melissa: Congratulations! As soon as I read this, I texted my sister "Go read MC. K has news!" (09.14.2010 07:20am)
159) Casper: Congratulations. That is wonderful news! Yea, I hear you look pregnant much quicker the second time around. (09.14.2010 07:31am)
160) Ashley: I did the same thing! "You know Katie from Marriage Confessions? She's pregnant! I'm so excited!" (09.14.2010 07:34am)
161) Carrie: YAY!!! Congratulations!!! (09.14.2010 07:49am)
162) Tiffany: Congratulations!! I'm so glad ya'll are in a better place now... and even more excited about your new addition. Although, I have to ask what ya'll will call him/her. Because there's only one bean! You should come up with some options and have a poll on the site. ha. :) (09.14.2010 07:53am)
163) Monique: Congratulations you both!! This little baby already has a mind of it's own, by the looks of it! Wishing you all the best! (09.14.2010 08:00am)
164) Lee Ann: Laughing out loud here! That's what happens you don't think about it! Congratulations!! (09.14.2010 08:01am)
165) Beth: Ack! No way!!!! Smiling for you here. A big congratulations, this is a blessing! (09.14.2010 08:02am)
166) Leticia: Congratulations!! That's always amazing news whether it's planned or not! (09.14.2010 08:02am)
167) Melissa: WOW KATIE!!!! How exciting. That is soooooo funny. I loved Chris's face :) So happy for you guys! Glad you guys got the bigger house! You're gonna need it. Hope you feel better soon. (09.14.2010 08:04am)
168) Kay: Just had to add my two cents! Congratulations on the new bud, new house, new job etc! Must be exciting! (09.14.2010 08:12am)
169) kk: WOWW!!! Congrats! This is sooooo exciting~ (09.14.2010 08:17am)
170) Jen: Congrats!! Life has a way of keeping things fun and exciting! (09.14.2010 08:26am)
171) Kirsten: Congratulations! (09.14.2010 08:28am)
172) Katie van der Meer: I saw the title of your post and knew I was going to hear you were expecting. Congrats. My second pregnancy was easier but I think it might be because I had the same sex baby. I have heard that it can be harder when it is a different sex... although I have also heard that you just never know. So honestly I have nothing to give you. But maybe you are having a girl. Congrats again. It will be fun. (09.14.2010 08:31am)
173) Summer: Wowwie Wee Wah! What great news! Congrats!! (09.14.2010 08:36am)
174) Bonnie: SO.EXCITING! Congrats!! Can't wait to follow along with you guys! (09.14.2010 08:39am)
175) Caitlin: Congratulations! But I have to say this is kind of scary. My son is one day younger than Bean...and I'm 9 weeks pregnant right now (although I haven't starting telling the blog world yet). Apparently my goal is just to follow your lead! And this pregnancy has been much more exhausting than the first! I know what to expect, but the symptoms have felt worse. Plus there is the exhaustion from having a 15 month old in the first place! (09.14.2010 08:40am)
176) Jordan: Plus, sweet pea sounds like more of a girly name and when I read this post I immediately thought 'GIRL!". So there ya go. (09.14.2010 08:52am)
177) Life of a Doctor's Wife: Congratulations!!!!! So excited for you!! (09.14.2010 08:55am)
178) Ashley: OMG!!! Congraulations! How very exciting!!! (09.14.2010 08:56am)
179) Ashley: Like a lot of others I'm not much of a commenter but Had to let you know how excited I am for you and your family, your head must be spinning (literally & not :) ) with all that's going on in your life. Congrats Katie & Chris! (09.14.2010 08:57am)
180) Becs: Wow! That is so amazing. I am so excited for you!! Congrats Katie! (09.14.2010 09:00am)
181) Cassi @ Miles from Suburbia: Wow! Congratulations to y'all! Looks like you moved just in time! (09.14.2010 09:00am)
182) Chelsea: Congratulations! (I am so glad that you got the other stressors a little more settled.) I can't wait to follow along... (09.14.2010 09:00am)
183) Tabitha: Congrats! I guess your chanting ovaries were a little more determined than you thought! We want a girl! We want a girl! (09.14.2010 09:02am)
184) Amanda: I'm calling it now - it's a girl. So that months and months from now when you find out that it's a girl, we can go back in the blog archives and find my comment and see that I called it! Also, your new living room is TO DIE FOR ! I LOVE it ! Congrats :-) Won't it be fun a few years from now to look back and try to figure out since everything is meant to be - how it all came to be and when it actually started being that way? Like perhaps fate knew the secret about this baby that you didn't and intervened and the break in happened to force you into moving because so many good things were waiting for you on the other side? Life's funny like that :-) (09.14.2010 09:10am)
185) The Cake Mom: Wow, so exciting!!! Congratulations! (09.14.2010 09:13am)
186) Jasmine: Congrats, congrats, congrats! One for each of you :) (09.14.2010 09:16am)
187) Ann G-B: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! (09.14.2010 09:18am)
188) Tracy: OH my goodness!!! Congratulations!!! I know how you feel about showing early the second time around. I am 9 1/2 weeks with my second baby and I feel like I need to be in maternity pants every single day!!! It's crazy how fast you start showing. I haven't been really sick, but I haven't gained any weight either. I hope your sickness gets better soon!!! (09.14.2010 09:22am)
189) Jessica: Yeh!!!!! I am so very happy for you, Chris and Bean. But now what will you call this one? (09.14.2010 09:22am)
190) Christina C.: OMGOSH, my eyes just bugged out of my head but it was totally worth it. I am so happy for you guys! Congrats! (09.14.2010 09:26am)
191) Katy @ MonsterProof: Congrats! Can you name "him" Frank? Just because I can imagine you saying "Frank 'n Beans". Alright. I'm ridiculous. (09.14.2010 09:27am)
192) Leah: That's wonderful Katie! I guess when God wants something for us He makes it happen :-) I'm 14 weeks along now so we'll be pretty close together. This is my first and I'm diving into the world of baby gear now. You may need to start up the baby review section again :-) Congrats! (09.14.2010 09:29am)
193) Katie N.: Eeeeeeiiieeee! So exciting! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys :) (09.14.2010 09:30am)
194) Sara: OH MY GOSH! :) How wonderful, congratulations!! (09.14.2010 09:31am)
195) Michelle @ Mommy Loves Stilettos: Congrats!!! xo (09.14.2010 09:36am)
196) Stephanie@ourmarriageadventure: WOOO!! Congrats Katie, Chris, and the Bean! That is so exciting for all of you. So...will this one get its own page too? (09.14.2010 09:37am)
197) Robin: Awesome! What great news amidst all the craziness! Congratulations! (09.14.2010 09:40am)
198) Heidi: WOWZA talk about surprise :) !!! That's awesome news!!! Congrats to you and Chris (and Bean of course!!) !!!! :) (09.14.2010 09:47am)
199) Maren: AWWW! Congrats!! I've kinda been expecting this news. I don't know why, just have. I'm crazy, I know! (09.14.2010 09:54am)
200) Randall: Phew, you've been busy girl! Congrats! (09.14.2010 09:56am)
201) JesCady: Congratulations! Since we are letting cats out of bags and stuff, I have a secret for you. My husband and I are 8 weeks pregnant today! Three years, three doctors, 1 massage therapist, and 1 IUI cycle later we are knocked up. Not quite as oops as your situation but still very surprising. Our baby is due in April, but shhhhhhh, don't tell anyone. (09.14.2010 09:58am)
202) Rachel P.: What a surprise! Congratulations you guys. (09.14.2010 10:03am)
203) Neva: Congrats to you and your family Katie! I just want to introduce myself. My name is Neva and I am from Oklahoma. I happened upon your blog one quiet afternoon at work, and I couldn't honestly tell you how I found it. One blog Katie (it was of the reader of the month living in Australia), one blog was all it took and I was hooked! From then on I began to read your older blogs when I could and made sure to check back with you everyday (M-F) to see how you and your family were doing. I have never left a comment before, but have often thought about it. So here I am leaving you a little comment of congratulations. I was so excited and giggly reading your blog today. Brought me back to when I found out we were pregnant with our 2nd (a daughter). My son was only 9 months at the time. I felt awful, like I was cheating my son. So many mixed emotions. Anyway, long story short. Your story sounded like my story and I just wanted to say you and Chris and Bean Man will absolutely LOVE having a little girl around(yes I'm predicting a girl-already sick? Happened with me..). In my opinion, having kids close together....well it rocks! Good luck on your new journey and can't wait to read more. :-) (09.14.2010 10:03am)
204) Cassi: YAY!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS! So, so excited for you, Chris and Bean! :) (09.14.2010 10:05am)
205) Ivette: Congratulations! I guess the little one just couldn't wait any longer to join your family! (09.14.2010 10:10am)
206) Maybelline: I started reading you when Bean was like 7 months or so.. and I'm so excited for the.. well... four of you!!!!!!!! I know it was a total surprise, but once again.. God works in very strange ways.. I hope you feel better soon and that you enjoy the great things happening around you right now.. what did your parents say??.. I'm so excited!!!!.. God Bless you and your wonderful family.. Take care!! (09.14.2010 10:15am)
207) Lissa: Congratulations! Having a second is great - the whole after birth experience is so much more relaxed since you kind of know what you're doing the second time around (I say "kind of" because it's amazing how fast you forget things from the first too). (09.14.2010 10:28am)
208) Natalie: CONGRATS!!! Super exciting! :-D (09.14.2010 10:33am)
209) jess: So exciting!! Wow - so happy for your family! Talk about a busy coupla months...haha What great news! I'm 15wks with my 1st - excited read along with you this time around and be able to relate somewhat! all the best (09.14.2010 10:38am)
210) Megan (Best of Fates): Um, Wow. Did I say wow? 'Cause I felt like you've probably not heard wow enough in regards to this announcement, and I wanted to get it out there. Wow. And now I'm trying to think of names that go with bean. All I've got is Rice. Are you going to name your child Rice? 'Cause I'd be on board. And I know it's for my approval that you've been waiting. (09.14.2010 10:46am)
211) Jill: Congrats! THat is so awesome! I'm sure Bean is going to be a great big brother! (09.14.2010 10:47am)
212) Megan (Best of Fates): Also, it turns out I like numbers, and am weirdly excited to have been comment 200. Does that make me a dork? Oh, no, you're right, of course not. That makes me incredibly cool. That's what I thought. (09.14.2010 10:47am)
213) Ashley: CONGRATS!! As the mom of 2 girls and 1 boy, I will add my girls made me much sicker than my son. Hopefully it will pass soon. (09.14.2010 10:56am)
214) MistyK: First Off Yay! Second. I need to get a test and make sure im not having a stress baby too! (09.14.2010 11:00am)
215) Amy VanHarten: Congratulations Katie!!! I predict a girl because I was sick as a dog when I was pregnant with my daughter, and when I was pregnant with my son I was only had a little sour stomach. I am so glad to see things are looking up for your family! (09.14.2010 11:04am)
216) Dianne: Congrats to you and your family. (09.14.2010 11:04am)
217) Casey: YAY!!! Congrats! (09.14.2010 11:06am)
218) Terry: Congratulations. I started reading your blog a couple of months ago, and am really happy for all of you. (09.14.2010 11:08am)
219) Sara @ embrylovescookies: Bean and Rice, Ha! I love it!! (09.14.2010 11:16am)
220) Heather @ Littletinbird.co.uk: OH WOW!! Katie I am SO FREAKING EXCITED for you! Oh hooray, this is the best news I've heard in AGES! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (09.14.2010 11:17am)
221) Sara @ embrylovescookies: So happy for you guys! I love the pic of Chris, Ha! And by the way, second pregnancies can be SO much worse than first ones. I was sick from 6 weeks until the day my second was born. That's right...miserable the entire time!! It's a good thing that the actual birth was a lot easier than my first, or I never would have forgiven him :) (09.14.2010 11:20am)
222) El: Congratulations!!!! I am also 11 weeks pregnant with my second. It will be fun to have someone to go through this with. I hope you are starting to feel better; my nausea has been improving a bit the last few days. (09.14.2010 11:58am)
223) Sara M: Hilarious! I spit out my water!! :) (09.14.2010 12:02pm)
224) Sara M: Congrats! I started reading your blog a few months before Bean was born and my second was born 3 weeks after Bean. My 2 boys are 22 months apart and I love it! Yes, the second pregnancy seemed to fly by and I didn't really get to enjoy it since I had a toddler to run after, but they are getting to the age where they are playing together. It melts my heart to see my oldest be so loving to his little brother. We didn't find out the sex, so called the second the very original "number 2". (09.14.2010 12:06pm)
225) Kelly P: Congratulations! It will be so fun to have them so close in age :-) (09.14.2010 12:07pm)
226) Holly: Congratulations! I hope you start feeling better. I am excited for all the blog posts about baby #2! (09.14.2010 12:07pm)
227) Michelle: OH MY GOODNESS! This is sooo exciting! So I'm 18 weeks prego (Henry is Bean's age) so our little 'oops' was a little sooner- but not much! So happy to follow you on this journey AGAIN with babies the same age! :) Hello sleepless nights! Okay, so since i have a 7 week head-start- this pregnancy has been MUCH harder. Especially chasing Henry around. All my friends who are prego with their second (and a toddler), say the same thing. I didn't feel human and have energy until the 14th week. So just HANG IN THERE. Also, I immediately popped out too. In fact, I've had a little baby belly that's gotten much larger. Life is unfair, right??? But we just found out it's a little girl so we're thrilled (and hopefully someone is getting fixed after this one...not it...)! :) Congrats again Katie- so thrilled for you guys. I'll keep reading- love the blog. Love your fam (esp. Ginny!). Take care and TAKE NAPS!!!! (09.14.2010 12:19pm)
228) Darcy: WOAH! Congratulations Katie and Chris!!! That's such amazing news :-D (and glad there's nothing wrong with your tummy!) (09.14.2010 12:20pm)
229) jamie: i seriously clapped my hands and teared up and said {oh my gosh} outloud when i read this. then i looked around to see if anyone was watching. cause how crazy is it that i'm so happy for my imaginary friend? as it is, my almost 7-year-old comes up to the computer when i'm reading my favorite blogs and says {refering to the pictures} who is that? what am i supposed to say? my friend? oh my. so happy katie. now tell us about your first day at work! please and thank you. (09.14.2010 12:26pm)
230) Martha @ The Greatest Thing: Holy cow!!! CONGRATS KATIE!!! I can't believe how many big changes you, Chris, and Beanie have gone through these past few weeks, but this is just icing on the cake! I've been reading every so often over the last year or so, even though I haven't commented too many times. It's going to be so exciting to be along for the ride this time along! PS, is it just me or did this post bring out all the pregnant gals in our little section of the internet?? I think it might be a good idea to run out and make sure I'm not expecting too LOL! PSS, I love the idea of Sweet Pea, but it sounds kind of girlie. But Peanut would work well before you find out one way or another! PSSS, CONGRATS AGAIN! And you look great- your belly's just popped out cuz it's making room for Chick-fil-a and ice cream and other funny cravings that are coming! (09.14.2010 12:34pm)
231) Jess: Congratulations and best wishes! Can't wait to read about Bean's adventures in becoming a big brother! (09.14.2010 12:45pm)
232) jessa: hip hip hooray! you are such an amazing woman, with an incredible family - i can't wait to hear about your latest adventures with a baby on the way! (09.14.2010 12:49pm)
233) Susan Samson: Yay! So exciting! Little Bean is gonna be a Big Bean, awww. Wishes and prayers for an awesome pregnancy. (09.14.2010 01:02pm)
234) Lindsey: This has to be one of my favorite posts EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Katie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D (09.14.2010 01:11pm)
235) Tressa: WE'RE GONNA GET OUR GIRL!!!!!!!!!!! ;-) Congratulations Katie, Chris and Bean Man!!!! So your due when? I'm all for "self entertainment"!!!!! I'M SO FREAKIN EXCITED RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (09.14.2010 01:19pm)
236) Amanda: How exciting. I completley feel for you. I am 12 weeks along with my second and while I was never sick with my first one I have been SICK with this one and started showing so much sooner. I also look 5 - 6 months along already! Congratulations! (09.14.2010 01:21pm)
237) Katie B.: Congratulations!!! That is sooo awesome. I'm looking forward to reading your blog posts again! (09.14.2010 01:26pm)
238) Rachel: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :D (09.14.2010 01:29pm)
239) Lauren: Hey Katie. I read your blog most everyday. I have a son who is 14 months old and am pregnant too (18 wks now). I found out I was nine weeks pregnant about two weeks after we moved...and it was a surprise...and I am a lot more sick and tired my second pregnancy... plus I think we're the same age...and also I was an English major. I don't leave comments a lot, but I had to let you know: you are not alone! Congratulations!!! (09.14.2010 01:54pm)
240) Christy: Congrats!!!!!!!!! (09.14.2010 01:59pm)
241) Amanda in Alabama: That is so exciting! I lost weight my whole pregnancy and came out weighing about 25 lbs less than I did before I got pregnant! It was awesome :) Congratulations! YAY! (09.14.2010 02:05pm)
242) Tiff: This is funny! All that time that your uterus was chanting for more babies, I think it was perhaps giving you a subtle warning... "Hey lady! We're making a girl! (Or boy)" Congrats! I'm hoping that reading about your pregnancy won't make my uterus start petitioning for a second baby. I think my husband and 8 year old son would kill me :) (09.14.2010 02:25pm)
243) Emily F: Congratulations!! So exciting! (09.14.2010 02:26pm)
244) Nate's Mom: OMG. Bean and Bun. That's PERFECT! (09.14.2010 02:34pm)
245) Tawny: Aww a Bun for Bean! I hope this one is a girl! Ya know - even up the odds a little. (09.14.2010 02:44pm)
246) Candy: Congratulations! (09.14.2010 03:02pm)
247) Snarky Mommy: Congrats! I was waaaay sicker the second time around and it was a girl. (09.14.2010 03:13pm)
248) Megan: I knew it as soon as I read the title of this post. Yippie!!! So happy for you, Chris, Bean and, um, Legume! :) (09.14.2010 03:15pm)
249) Israel Chauca F.: Congratulations! (09.14.2010 03:18pm)
250) Sheila: Talk about blooming where you're planted!!!! So happy for you and your family! Happy and healthy six months to you!!!! :) (09.14.2010 03:20pm)
251) Brooke: Congrats!! So excited for you and your family. We are 12 weeks along with our first so I am always excited to hear about another bun in the oven! (09.14.2010 03:25pm)
252) Leah: SO EXCITED for you!!!!!!!!!!!! The same thing happened to friend of mine. She had just had a baby and simply thought that she never lost her baby belly. Four months into her pregnancy she realized that something was not quite right... hahaha. CONGRATULATIONS! (09.14.2010 03:42pm)
253) Allison: Wow. How exciting! Congrats on the big news! (09.14.2010 03:56pm)
254) Meredith N.: ahhhh! yayyy! (09.14.2010 04:30pm)
255) Kourtney: Congratulations!!!! (09.14.2010 04:41pm)
256) Jill Smyth: Holy Crap people, the love. Wow. Congrats K, and I hope that your feet don't swell up this early like they did last time. That looked seriously painful. o.O I guess bellies just pop sooner with seconds. Uterus is all - oh hey, I know what I'm supposed to do already! And please - don't keep us waiting for the nickname of the new kid. PLEASSE! (09.14.2010 04:48pm)
257) Jordy: oh congrats! i'm excited to follow this journey. :) and now i'll think that every time i feel the signs of stress, it's because i'm actually pregnant. ha! (09.14.2010 04:54pm)
258) Kristin Bateman: OMG, congrats!!! You know, out of nowhere today, I thought: Katie's pregnant again. (I have Preggo-spidey sense!) Yay! So exciting. And yes, I think it's a girl! (09.14.2010 05:19pm)
259) Niki: Yay! Congratulations! I'm really happy for y'all. :-) (09.14.2010 05:23pm)
260) Nigeria @ Life As Me: OMG!!! I am so excited for you!! I have read this post 3 times!! Unlike most of your readers, I am a 19 yr old college student so I can't really empathize like every one else.. I really hope you have a girl and I also vote for Sweet Pea or Peanut if you find out its a little boy. I have to admit all this talk of food nicknames is making me hungry. Have you tried explaining the new baby to Bean Man yet? Has he noticed the baby bump? So manu questions! (09.14.2010 05:49pm)
261) MaryGene: ohhhh my gosh!!!! You are so precious!!! And I love Chris' "UM WHAT???" face! I hope it's a redheaded little girl!! :) Many blessings to both of you!!! (09.14.2010 06:27pm)
262) Margaret: Shut UP! I can't say that I'm not a little jealous (hopefully we're not going to be too far behind) but wow! So exciting! Beanie's going to have a brother or sister! Yay!! Hope you feel better soon! (09.14.2010 06:32pm)
263) Kate: Congratulations!!! Are you hoping for a girl or a boy? (09.14.2010 06:38pm)
264) Laura: WOW! first of all, congrats. secondly, i wouldn't worry too much about this next baby being so close in age to Beaner. my brother and i are 20 months apart, and we were best friends as kids. (09.14.2010 07:39pm)
265) Amanda: Congrats! I'm one week ahead of you! (09.14.2010 07:44pm)
266) Julia: HOORAY! Thats is so exciting! Much love to all of you! (09.14.2010 08:27pm)
267) melissa: dear katie, it isn't nice to announce a pregnancy just for two hundred plus comments. but it is a brilliant strategy. good work! love, melissa (09.14.2010 09:39pm)
268) she: wow, i want a baby too! maybe we should work harder for that awww. (Now wheres my husband) Congratulations Ms. Katie! Hello triple B! Big Bro Bean.:)) (09.14.2010 10:08pm)
269) shionge: Yooohoooo Katie & Chris - I am No. 258 to be here but just as surprise as all the rest of the folks here so here's wishing both of you best of everything, congratulation and with Bean I know just how both of you embraced parenthood so beautifully :D I am so happy here in Singapore and yes, I've changed my undie Katie *tongue in cheek* and yes happy happy smiling all the way. Congratulation once again lovely folks :D Luv Betty Singapore (09.15.2010 04:23am)
270) Courtney: WOW! I did not expect that. Congrats to the whole family. I can't wait to read about the adventures that this one brings. Has Bean noticed your body is changing? I think the other readers are right, he'll make a great brother. (09.15.2010 06:52am)
271) alison: Congratulations to you both! I have 3 boys and I can tell you .. each time our lives were going thru an event or something stressful, I ended up pregnant. I just knew something was going on by reading your postings! Hoping you have a easy and pleasant pregnancy! can't wait to read the coming months!! (09.15.2010 08:40am)
272) Katina: Congratulations! I don't know why, but I had a sneaking feeling you were going to tell us this. Hmm. Premonition, I guess. Wishing you a happy pregnancy and a healthy baby... but we're all kinda pullin' for a girl... :) (09.15.2010 09:11am)
273) Maren: PS. Someone way up at the top suggested calling this baby Sweet Pea...I think that's adorable. Sweet Pea gets my vote!! (09.15.2010 09:35am)
274) Melinda: I knew this was going to happen when you were so miserable in the rental house and couldn't find a job!! Getting older comes with psychic abilities. OK, maybe looking back at a life where I planned 1 child but ended up with 4 has something to do with it......Congratulations!!!! I think it's a girl already. Maybe I really am psychic. (09.15.2010 10:43am)
275) Katie J.: HOLY COW! Well congratulations! New job, new house and a new baby. I wish you, Chris, and Bean all the best! Yay! : ) (09.15.2010 11:29am)
276) Amy: Ahhh! Congratulations, Katie, Chris & Beanie! I was so happy for you when things started looking up ... and it just keeps getting better :) You look beautiful, Kaite-- I'm excited to read along with you as you experience the wonder & surprises of a second pregnancy! (09.15.2010 12:11pm)
277) Donna: Wow Congrats! And I was the same way, my second pregnancy (even though I was in better shape than with my first) was harder. I hope the tirednes/sickness goes away soon! (09.15.2010 12:47pm)
278) Jessica S.: CONGRATULATIONS!! There's always a rainbow after a rain storm ;) (09.15.2010 12:54pm)
279) Adrienne: Congrats you guys! That is wonderful news. As the mother of 2 "surprises" (can they really be surprises, I mean, we KNOW how babies are made?) I say welcome to the club! I got sicker with each pregnancy, so I know how you feel. Bean is going to be a great big brother! (09.15.2010 01:49pm)
280) dave: Well, Well, Well...if this isn't the bright side of being unemployed, I don't know what is. Congrats here.... (09.15.2010 02:39pm)
281) Kim: OMG!! Wow. Congrats!! (09.15.2010 02:56pm)
282) Stephanie: Congratulations to your little family...growing strong! (09.15.2010 03:27pm)
283) melissa n.: Oh wow - I'm so happy for y'all!!! :) Congrats! (09.15.2010 04:17pm)
284) Natalie: Congrats! Also, this gave me chills. Immediately i though, "Crap! I hope i'm not pregnant again!?" I know that i'm not....but clearly i am insane... (09.15.2010 05:05pm)
285) Keshet: Whoa, I was totally not expecting that! Huge congrats! (09.15.2010 06:15pm)
286) Kelly B(elly): Ok, so I'm actually not at all surprised. During one of your allusive bloggy moments when you said you had news or exciting things to share, I totally thought that's what it was, and just thought that with all the sudden moving and job stuff that you were delayed in your announcement. But CONGRATS!!! You will like having 2 that close together. Or at least I think you will, as long as you can remember the crazy days DO end eventually. It's very sweet, really. I love seeing my kiddos be buddies. Oh, man. You're gonna have so much fun!!!! (09.15.2010 10:55pm)
287) Natalie V.: Congratulations!! That is super exciting!! :) (09.15.2010 11:43pm)
288) Heather M: Congratulations :) I hope that you are taking care and enjoying your second pregnancy. (09.15.2010 11:47pm)
289) Jeska: See? God pushed you into this new house, so you would have room to expand. :) Congratulations!!! (09.16.2010 02:25am)
290) Kate: congratulations! This is so exciting!!! (09.16.2010 05:19am)
291) Heather: Woohoo! Congrats you guys! So if baby #1 was nicknamed bean, what will baby #2 be nicknamed? (09.16.2010 05:31am)
292) Tina: AHHHH I'm so freaking excited for you!!! I think I just peed a little out of excitement! Just kidding :]I'm hoping this is my month so who knows maybe I'll have some pictures of my little guy to share with you when your little guy gets here x] (09.16.2010 09:02am)
293) Beth B.: Katie, that is awesome! Congrats! I have an almost 10 month old and I woke up today extremely nauseous. I'm sending my husband to get pregnancy tests when he's done with work. We shall see.... :) So happy for you! (09.16.2010 04:34pm)
294) Katrina: Congratulations!!! We are right there with you... I am 11 1/2 weeks along, and we have a 14 month old. It was a big surprise to us as well! (09.17.2010 05:46pm)
295) Megan @ Red Dirt and Crazy: Congratulations!!! This is so very exciting!! I can't wait to hear about life with two!! I'm a scaredy cat!! :-) Megan (09.17.2010 11:19pm)
296) Megan @ Red Dirt and Crazy: By the way...I think Peanut is a good nickname! Although nicknames can't happen on purpose really...they just have to happen. Ya know? (09.17.2010 11:20pm)
297) Sarah C.H.: OMG!!! I would have commented sooner but my old macbook is on the fritz. But YAY! I had this crazy weird feeling that you were pregnant. And I kept telling myself I was being silly that you probably weren't, but my gut just knew it. It wouldn't leave me alone. I'm so excited for you! Congratulations Katie and Chris and Bean!!! I can't wait to watch the new guy and bean grow together! (09.19.2010 09:00pm)
298) Emily Marie: WOW!!! Just.... wow! Congrats! And from experience I can tell you this honestly... whoopsie babies are awesome. ;) The New Guy and Bean are going to be awesome playmatesm, congrats you all!! (09.20.2010 09:31pm)
299) Amy: Gee, I wonder why this post is currently #1? :) (10.12.2010 06:44am)