When Greta was 9 months old, we decided we wanted to give her a sibling. And when she turned 2, she started asking for one herself. At last, 3 1/2 years later, the stars have aligned and our family is expanding. We couldn’t be happier–or more surprised (sometimes when something doesn’t happen for so long, you stop expecting it to)–about our little addition due in mid-April.
113 COMMENTS
Jennifer Flores
7 years ago
I’m seriously late on commenting but I wanted to send my heartfelt congratulations to your growing family! Greta’s going to be an awesome big sister :)
Dawn
7 years ago
Congrats! Persistence and prayers. I love having two kids. They are such a blessing. I also love that green reading room too!
Carly Cleghorn
7 years ago
Ahhhhhhhh!!!! YES! Congratulations! :D :D YES!
Alex
7 years ago
Hooray!!!!!!!! Aw I am so happy for you all! <3 <3 <3 and one to grow on <3 This is awesome, congratulations!
Ann Ehlert
7 years ago
I was really hoping this was the news! I follow your blog to remind me to pray for you next child. Your blog is fun and all but when I first read about your struggle I wanted to be someone who could pray when you just couldn’t. Each of our girls took one to two years each with help. We now have three girls and I am so grateful that they came to be. VERY VERY HAPPY FOR YOU! Now we pray for you, Julia, and the little one to be brought into the world safely.
bikethief
7 years ago
I knew it! My exact thoughts: “Whyyyyyyyy are there no new posts. This better be baby stuff.”
:) Congrats!
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Secret’s out. :D !!!! I seriously can’t wait to feel well enough to get this place going. It’s borderline depressing to still be living amongst boxes.
Rachel Norman
7 years ago
I seriously thought “hmm, health reasons, morning sickness?” too!!! I hope the second trimester looks up for you.
missmole
7 years ago
Congrats!!
bridget b @623designs.tumblr.com
7 years ago
*awesome* :)
bridget b @623designs.tumblr.com
7 years ago
awesom! congrats you guys!
Whitney
7 years ago
Congratulations!!! Greta’s excitement is so adorable!
Shannon Griggs
7 years ago
Congrats to all three of you!!! I’m due at the end of March, so so happy to add another to the spring baby boom list! Can’t wait to see your progress on the baby growing and nursery planning! Hoping your nausea gets better fast!!!
Rosko & Paige
7 years ago
Ahhhh!!! Congrats you guys!!!
Jenny Park
7 years ago
We had a very similar experience…conjoined twins…miscarriage….pregnant soon after with a beautiful baby girl. We have never tried to prevent little ones from coming so when Emmie was close to three we started the process for adoption when the fertility doctor stated “we don’t know why you can’t get pregnant again…secondary infertility just occurs and there is no reason….this may be it for you. You should appreciate the baby you have and move on.” Wow! Anytime you want/desire/pray for and beg for a baby for you family it is painful to not have those wishes fulfilled. I felt guilty that I already had a baby and wanted more…like I was greedy. But we moved ahead with adoption and we just about done with our paperwork when surprise! Our Ava Jane was born 3 1/2 years after our Emmie. Then 2 2 1/2 years later our Kai then 1 1/2 years later our Lucy. I don’t know why we can’t always determine the timing for our babies. (Maybe running around in heaven is just so fun they forget to get in line to be born?) ;) But I know that God is good, he gives us babies when he can, He heals our hearts when He can’t. Congratulations on your new family member! And maybe you will get closer and closer together siblings like us? It is amazing to me how you can really love another baby just as much as your first and how your family just gets better with each addition…it’s like your heart grows to receive and give more love. Congrats, how wonderful! And I can’t wait to see your new little bean’s nursery…how fun and beautiful it will be to be in your new home, closer to family and with a beautiful little girl helper to give ideas/opinions on décor as well. Happy Day!
Karla Maynor
7 years ago
I am so happy for you!!!!
Shannon
7 years ago
Ahhhhhh!! How exciting! Congratulations! :)
Nicole Jones
7 years ago
Best picture ever! congratulations!
Michelle Hinckley
7 years ago
Huge congratulations Julia and fam! I’m thrilled for you guys!
Layne & Everett
7 years ago
Congrats on your newest miracle! Life has an uncanny way of sending miracles at the perfect times…when we’re least expecting them ;) xo, Dana
PS – My open ID wasn’t working in the comments so I had to use my very antiquated google account. Normally, I wouldn’t sign off so formally…haha!
Steph
7 years ago
Happy for you that you are getting your dream of another baby! Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy!
Caroline Nolazco
7 years ago
Score one for me. My baby predicting abilities have been spot on lately. I should monetize my abilities.
Seriously though– so happy for you guys. Congrats!!
Tara
7 years ago
Congratulations!! I know I sound like an obsessed fan but you seriously made my day. I had a very stressful day at work and then when I opened up BlogLovin on my phone and saw your blog post title I just smiled so big. I’m SO happy for you guys and Greta. I wish you a smooth pregnancy from here on out and an easy delivery too.
I also love that three of my favorite blogs are all due with their second baby in April. You, YHL and LittleBabyGarvin. You (almost) make me want a third baby now, hehehe.
Maria Falls
7 years ago
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So happy to see this! Congrats!
Mama
7 years ago
Congrats, What wonderful news for you all! Greta will be an amazing big sister! We just announced pregnancy #3 on our blog too! http://ourtinyplace.blogspot.com/2013/08/monday-morning-video.html Blogger baby boom!! hope you’re feeling great!!
tinkster
7 years ago
Hyperemesis sucks big time (all three of my pregnancies) but hopefully it eases soon. Biggest congrats. I have about 3.5 years between 2&3 and they are awesome together.
Melissa
7 years ago
Congrats!! So happy for you all!
Angel
7 years ago
I am so happy for your family. Congratulations!
Morgan S.
7 years ago
Congrats – I’m an April 14th baby…so your baby’s got a good time of arrival :-) I am due May 15th with our 3rd! Wishing you a healthy pregnancy! http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com
Urban Wife
7 years ago
Huge congrats to y’all!! We know all too well the sweetness after a long wait to have a child. Can’t wait to read along this journey with you guys. Prayers for a healthy pregnancy. :)
Deborah
7 years ago
NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS! Is this the “health issue” Chris alluded to?
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Yes! Pregnancy brings on a slew of health issues for me, but we’re looking forward to the outcome!! Hahaha
Nichole
7 years ago
Congratulations!! I was hoping that’s why you were feeling under the weather. Being sick is the pits, but when you’re pregnant, at least it’s worth it!
Jane
7 years ago
oh baby! how wonderful!
Julianne Du Four
7 years ago
Congratulations! What an exciting time for you guys! And I’m weirdly excited to be due the same time as Katie B and preggers along with you and Sherry. :-D
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
It’s going to be a spring baby boom!
Lindsey
7 years ago
Congratulations! I found your blog via the forums at YHL and I love it! I am so excited to be pregnant (for the first time) with my favorite bloggers (Katie, Sherri, and YOU!). Especially after a struggle with infertility myself. Congrats again to you and your family!!
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Congratulations to you, Lindsey too!!! Spring baby boom! Wooooohoooo
Amy
7 years ago
Oh congratulations! So happy for you & your family!
Andrea
7 years ago
SO SO SO thrilled for your family. Congratulations, and hope you turn the corner soon and start feeling better!!!
Tiffany Hevel
7 years ago
I just knew it!!! Oh my goodness, congratulations guys! Just read some of the other comments, hyperemesis is no joke. I had it with both my pregnancies (and it’s a big reason why I don’t want ANY more). I’ll be praying that it ends soon and for a healthy baby (boy, maybe?). Lots of love from the South!
Britt
7 years ago
Best news ever! Julie, I have had you in my thoughts and prayers more then ever and couldn’t be happier. What a miracle! Can’t wait to see baby grow and you to not be sick. YAY!!!!
Liz Marie
7 years ago
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am overjoyed for you. I know exactly how “infertility” feels. I hate that word. I am so overjoyed to hear your success stories. I love hearing success stories because it makes me have hope. I am praying for a beautiful healthy baby for you 3 & I can’t wait to follow your updates. Congrats again!!!!! xx Liz Marie lizmarieblog.com
Rebecca
7 years ago
That is just absolutely awesome!! Congratulations and I hope you have an absolutely uneventful pregnancy and birth!! Funny way to put it but I know the second time around that is what we most hope for.
Abbie
7 years ago
Oh, I’m so happy for you all!! I was hoping that this was the ‘health issue’ referred to in previous posts… I hate to be the one who roots for morning sickness, but in this case, yay!! :) Congratulations!
Heat Press Vinyl
7 years ago
YAY! Congrats! So happy for you guys! Cant wait to see all the new things going on in that house!
stephy213
7 years ago
Congratulations to you and your family!! I love Greta’s face. Priceless!!
christapainter
7 years ago
Congratulations! I suspected something was up when Chris wrote something like, Julias feeling under the weather but ill let her explain it when shes ready. Haha! So excited for you guys, we started trying for our second when our daughter was 8 months old- she is also 3 1/2 and we are (finally!) expecting our second in December. so i know how hard that can be! :)
Jessie
7 years ago
YAY!!!! What a beautiful, happy picture!! So thrilled for you all!
Lucy
7 years ago
My heart is singing for you and your cute family! Yay!
Jennifer BNHblog
7 years ago
Congratulations! So happy for you guys. I love all the little family photos you always take together : ]
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Aw, thanks. We are masters at the camera timer. ;)
The Smiths
7 years ago
Yay! SO happy for you! I’ve been wondering….I sort of have a 6th sense about these things. :) Our first finally came with the help of a specialist and he’s now 6 months old. I’m so happy when great things happen to great people!
Emma Scott
7 years ago
CONGRATULATIONS! So happy for you and that your absence has been due to a great blessing!
Tanja
7 years ago
Congratulations. I’m super happy for all of you. I can’t wait to see the nursery.
Brit Pierce
7 years ago
So so happy for you guys! Morning sickness is the worst (been there twice!) but amazing how it ends up being worth it … most days :)
Elaine
7 years ago
Amazing. So, so happy for you. Awesome news :)
Brooke and Nick Rowe
7 years ago
Totally teared up when I saw this photo! Beautiful photo and beautiful family. I am so so happy for you guys! Congratulations!!!!
Cassie A.
7 years ago
I’m so excited for your family! I knew that had to be the reason for your absence! I hope you are feeling better.I’ll be sending prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby! Congrats!
Kala
7 years ago
Congratulations. My husband just said to me the other day, when I told him about another blogger being pregnant, “It seems like all your bloggers are pregnant.” Well guess he was somewhat right. I think there are like 5+ bloggers in my Feedly that are pregnant right now. Love it!
Alise
7 years ago
Congratulations!! What joyful news for you all!
mary spears
7 years ago
Thrilled for you guys! I’ve been hoping this was the reason for the Julia-absence. Sending lots of love from a total stranger in Oklahoma :)
Lindsay
7 years ago
Congratulations! Morning sickness is horrible. Ask for some anti-nausea (zofram) from the doc. I had sickness throughout my whole pregnancy with my son. Maybe it’s a boy! Congrats. Someone told me once that “you’re giving your daughter one of life’s greatest gifts, a sibling.” Great advice!
Lindsay
7 years ago
Oh and Chris looks great!
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Aww, I really do feel that. Even though some days, I feel like, “There’s going to be two!?” Hahaha. I am on Zofran and Phenegran. I have very severe morning sickness (hyperemesis). Had the same thing with Greta. Hoping the end is in sight!
Lindsay
7 years ago
Keep thinking that it will be good for both of them in the long run to have each other. The other thing that may come is feeling guilty for taking away time from Greta. It is possible to love both children. It made me so sad when I was in the hospital after delivering my second that I was missing my first baby! But it’s for the best. YOu will get through it!
K-Krew
7 years ago
Congratulations! I was wondering if sickness = pregnancy. Oh I totally remember the morning (all-day) sickness. Hope you start feeling better soon!!!
Mary
7 years ago
Congratulations!! Greta’s obvious joy makes my heart happy :)!
The Rowlands
7 years ago
CONGRATS!!! So happy for you and your sweet little family!!
Chrizelle
7 years ago
This is AWESOME!!! So happy for you guys! Haha, the smoothie comment makes sense now;-) Oh so sweet!
Kim @ Yellow Brick Home
7 years ago
:)
Kim @ NewlyWoodwards
7 years ago
So happy for you! Congrats!!!
Megan
7 years ago
Congrats!
Megan
7 years ago
Congrats!
Yours Two Make
7 years ago
aww congrats guys how exiting, was that why you were felling sick lately?
can’t wait to find out what it is, and plans for the nursery
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Ugh, yes. I have very severe morning sickness (hyperemesis). Had the same thing with Greta. Hoping the end is in sight! I’ve got a nursery to plan!
screwedonstraight
7 years ago
I knew it!! With all those mysterious posts about Julia not feeling well, I was like “Oh man, I hope she’s pregnant!!” I am so happy for you guys!!!! :)
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Hahaha, thanks!
Elisa Self
7 years ago
Congrats! Knowing you wanted this for a while makes it all the more sweeter. I’m also due with our second at the beginning of April – looking forward to watching your family grow! :D
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Congratulations, Elisa!!
Megan Cuy Catellanos
7 years ago
Congratulations! Hope this was the cause for your sickness the last few weeks! :)
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Ugh, yes. I have very severe morning sickness (hyperemesis). Had the same thing with Greta. Hoping the end is in sight!
Christie
7 years ago
Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you guys. Continued blessings to you and your family. :-)
Kristina Perry
7 years ago
Congrats guys, so very happy for you all!!!!!!
R Grokan
7 years ago
Congratulations! What an incredibly exciting time for your family!
Molly Knorr
7 years ago
Congratulations! So exciting!
Ginger Bradley
7 years ago
There’s a happy Grandma Ginger over here! Can’t hardly wait!
Jennifer Balserait
7 years ago
Oh-em-gee…Greta’s face is priceless! Congratulations!
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno
7 years ago
Congratulations!!! So happy for you guys! Xo!
chonga
7 years ago
How sweet!!! Congrats!
vicks27
7 years ago
Very happy for you guys! Gimme another cute nephew or niece!
Jenn Leigh
7 years ago
I’m so excited for you! Congrats!
Samantha
7 years ago
Wahoo!!!!!!!! So happy for you all!
Laura @ DMHB
7 years ago
CONGRATS! What an awesome picture! I love it!
Rebecca Nestingen
7 years ago
Congrats! All my fav bloggers are having babies! Wishing you a happy healthy pregnancy.
CanadianBostonian
7 years ago
Congratulations! My sister and I are a little over 4 years apart, and we are close as can be :)
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Aww, yay!
Kelly Goldman
7 years ago
Yes! I was hoping that’s why you were taking the break! Congrats!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
7 years ago
Congratulations!!! So very happy for you and your family!! :D
Julianne
7 years ago
Congratulations! That’s so exciting. And a great family pic!
LifeBegins@Thirty
7 years ago
Congratulations!!!!
Erin
7 years ago
How wonderful! Our sons are almost 5 years apart, and it’s been perfect. Congrats!!
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
So good to hear! Thanks, Erin!
A + S
7 years ago
So very happy for you all!
Brad Cowan
7 years ago
Congratulations! I can feel Greta’s excitement.
Katie
7 years ago
How fantastic. Coming from someone who understands the battles of infertility, I am so happy for you all!
Meagan @ Meagan Tells All
7 years ago
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! Overjoyed! LOVE the picture. Look at the joy in Greta’s face!
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
We told her right before we took this picture. She is so happy.
K
7 years ago
That is the best!
The Towers Family
7 years ago
Yea!
K
7 years ago
Congratulations! (And, I know it is totally happenstance, but I think you are are on the same timeline as YHL).
Julia Marcum
7 years ago
Hahaha, yes we are! Sherry and I had a few screams about that.
Beth
7 years ago
wow! congratulations to all of you. this is SUCH great news. hope you are feeling better! xo