July 15, 2010

Our news!

Well, I figure I should inform our amazing adoption community of our latest family news! I've already told the facebook world so I guess that means it is "official" now.

I'm pregnant. Baby is due January 9th!

Honestly, I am much more nervous about announcing it here because I know that so many of my readers (and even close friends) have struggled with infertility and have or are going through crazy long waits to be able to adopt their children. And so I know that it will be hard for some of you to perhaps read this and I totally get that. And because I am probably asked at least 10 times a day now that I tell people I am pregnant, I will just say that no I have not struggled with infertility. I am very blessed. My husband and I actually chose to start our family first through adoption and now we are going the old fashioned route to grow our family. But hopefully we will be able to complete more adoptions if we can one day find the funds and the right program for our family.

So there you have it. I am both excited and terrified of what is in store for me and mostly my aching back. I've struggled with chronic back pain for a long time and so I am quite worried about what this might do... but there is only one way to find out!

I'll end with some Mosey cuteness.


(okay, blogger wouldn't let me... sorry. I have millions of new photos and just no time or energy)

28 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Even though I have known for a very long time, this news still puts a giant smile on my face! :) I so wish I could have been there for you. Perhaps we will labour down the hall from eachother!! Love Erin

July 15, 2010 at 8:55 PM  
Blogger Katie said...

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH I've been waiting for this post!!! SO exciting! Can't wait to see you with a belly :)
This is going to be such an amazing adventure and I am so happy for you!

July 15, 2010 at 8:59 PM  
Blogger Katie said...

Congrats Emily and Mike, this is very exciting news for you!

July 15, 2010 at 9:11 PM  
Blogger L said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What wonderful news.

Lorie

July 16, 2010 at 4:34 AM  
Blogger Chad, Laura, Sara and Seth said...

A baby!!! Yippee!!! Every life that is brought into this world is such a blessing. I'm thrilled for you and so glad that your family is growing. Moses will be a great big brother.

And you should never feel bad about announcing such amazing news (but I can understand how you feel).

Laura

July 16, 2010 at 5:43 AM  
Blogger Dancin' Momma said...

Congrats! That is so exciting!!! I can't wait to follow your new adventure. :)

July 16, 2010 at 6:57 AM  
Blogger BCMommy said...

I already knew via FB, but want to congratulate you again!!! We are very happy for you and Moses!!!!

Claire and the fam

July 16, 2010 at 9:19 AM  
Blogger Derrick, Alysia, and Levi said...

Wow!!!! Awesome news!!! Congrats! I will look forward to following your story and please do post some pictures of Moses when you have time. Pictures of your little guy have always put a smile on my face!

July 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM  
Blogger Dana said...

I too am thrilled for you! I was wondering if you'd post about it on here. You're going to be the cutest little pregnant lady :)

July 16, 2010 at 12:26 PM  
Anonymous Sarah said...

YAY! That is such sweet news to share.

Congratulations!!!

July 16, 2010 at 8:30 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Mike and Emily, Congratulations!!
Very exciting news indeed. :)
Auntie Rose

July 16, 2010 at 9:20 PM  
Blogger Ranavan said...

Congratulations!!!! It is so exciting!!!!!

I hope you will feel comfortable to blog about your pregnancy journey :)

July 17, 2010 at 6:57 AM  
Blogger The Mannings said...

Congratulations!!!

July 17, 2010 at 7:19 AM  
Blogger ChristyCanuck said...

Congratulations!! This is wonderful news! And Moses is going to be a big brother!!

I wish you (and your back) much health and happiness in the coming months. :)

Chris

July 17, 2010 at 4:23 PM  
Blogger Janice said...

That is awesome news!! I'm very happy for you. Whether it's a referral or a pregnancy announcement, I'm sure everyone will be happy for you.

Janice

July 17, 2010 at 5:16 PM  
Blogger Proudmama said...

Congratulations to you and your family!

July 18, 2010 at 11:19 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Emily!!

So pleased to hear you will be adding a little one to your family! There is nothing so blessed as a new baby! Would love one myself. smile

Blessings,Justine

July 18, 2010 at 12:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations! That's exciting. And don't worry about the adoption community. Most people in this community just loves us some babies no matter how they join the family!!

July 18, 2010 at 2:54 PM  
Blogger Natalie and Chris said...

That is such great news. I'm so happy for you all. Can't wait to see pics as the pregnancy goes forward.
Congrats again,
Natalie

July 18, 2010 at 9:33 PM  
Blogger Sarah Rodgerson said...

CONGRATULATIONS! so happy for you. As someone who followed the same path of adoption then announcing a pregnancy very shortly afterwards (although mine was unexpected due to previous infertility) I understand your reluctance to be too excited about it in "bloggerland"! But trust that everyone truly is happy for you and supports you in whatever way you chose to grow your family. Wait untill you are about 8 months along, chasing and carrying a toddler...then it gets really fun! lol, enjoy!

July 19, 2010 at 10:13 AM  
Blogger Sharla said...

Congratulations! What great news! I look forward to following this part of your family's journey!

July 20, 2010 at 10:13 AM  
Blogger emily said...

Thank you everyone SO much for your comments. It seriously means so much to me! Not sure how much of this pregnancy I may chronicle here but we'll see... I'm thinking of starting another blog????

July 20, 2010 at 12:56 PM  
Anonymous hazel said...

WOOHOO!!! Big congratulations Emily and Mike. This is wonderful news :-D

July 21, 2010 at 11:20 AM  
Blogger Melissa said...

I know that you might've worried about some couples that struggle with infertility, but how can people not be thrilled for you? The feedback proves it! Heartiest congratulations on the little bun in your oven. Pregnancy rocks. I never thought my son would be my only bio child, but it looks like that might be the case. I loved being pregnant -- enjoy it while you can, and take advantage of the fact that your little peanut is so easy to take care of in there! Mother of two coming up! That is so exciting!

July 21, 2010 at 1:39 PM  
Blogger Connie said...

Congratulations!! Very exciting news! All the best! We struggled with infertility for years before we decided to adopt, but we never pursued fertility treatments, because our desire to adopt was stronger than the desire to get pregnant. I love that your first choice was adoption.

However your children join your family, whether through birth or adoption, it is beautiful and meant to be!

July 22, 2010 at 9:21 PM  
Blogger erin rindahl said...

Emily Jayne
You are the best mother, you will be the best mother again and hopefully again and again! Moses, Mike and you are very blessed not just with fertility but your true ability to love all. So enjoy this time in your life, embrace it with the widest arms and know that everyone around you is even more fortunate to have another little Krabbendam in their lives.
I personally have been waiting for this day for over 10 yrs (since Madeline was conceived and born).

July 24, 2010 at 11:29 AM  
Blogger lyndsey said...

Congrats!!!!!!! So exciting!

July 26, 2010 at 1:39 PM  
Blogger Alicia said...

I am SO excited for you!!! and have SO SO MUCH I want to talk to you about! Must find time to write an email to you..... Again, I'm SO excited!

Where did you go on your ferry ride?

August 3, 2010 at 10:57 PM  

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