This video will explain everything. (turn your volume on)
Did you watch it?!? Really?? Isn’t that the cutest thing EVER!!
P made it for all of Samster’s grandparents, I think he did SUCH a good job! I’m really sorry I couldn’t tell you sooner, the one bummer about this blog is I write it for all of my great blog friends but have to also keep in mind that the entire creepy internet could be watching too. I just didn’t want to share until things were more in the clear.
I’m 13 weeks along & am due August 27th which is exactly 9 days after Sam’s due date was! Although Sam was 3 weeks early so hopefully Chum Chum (that’s what we’ve nicknamed the baby by the way. Hey, it’s better than ‘Cletus the Fetus’ which is what my husband was originally calling it) won’t be early & they’ll have a good month between their birthdays. I always said I wanted my kids to be 2 years apart so they’d be buddies and boy did we hit that on the mark!
Hopefully this also explains why over the last 2 months I’ve been kind of in & out with my blog consistency. The morning sickness this time was KILLER. Seriously, SOOOO much worse than with Sam. I threw up every single day, at least once a day, for 4 straight weeks. UGH!!
That’s why you got so many recipe posts during that time, they’re easy to put together. (;
I am cautiously optimistic though that the nausea is mostly behind me. Just like with Sam I seemed to hit 12 wks and magically start to feel better.
So that’s the big Samster news! I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t really nervous to have another one. Life with Sam is finally “easy”. She sleeps, plays by herself, has little conversations with us…it’s really fun. The thought of going through that whole newborn stage again, with a toddler in tow, is intimidating to say the least. But I just keep telling myself, lots of people have had more than kid, many even closer in age than these will be & they kept their sanity just fine. Most of the time…
The Mattesons
Congratulations!! That was such an awesome video. Best of luck in your pregnancy!
Tonya
Congrats!!! Such exciting news!
I had terrible morning sickness with my last child..it was HORRIBLE!!! So I know how that can be, but so worth it in the end!
Hope your pregnancy gets easier!
Angela
Yay congratulations! I just heard on the radio. That is super exciting.
Vannary
Congrats! I absolutely love reading your blog. Best wishes to you and your family…
Just Beachy
Congrats , your doubling your fun.
My daughters due dates were three weeks apart and somehow they ended up with their birthdays one day apart but we love how that worked out.
Angela
Congratulations! I with you on the nervous part. My son will be 3 in July and I am having another one in October. On the good days I think "Yay, another baby", on the bad days I start to cry and wonder if I can give this one back.
Just Joany
Outstanding News! Congratulations! That is such a cute way to make the announcement for the grandparents. I'll bet they loved it.
~ Just Joany
Red Wagon Flights
Scooter
Congratulations! I loved the video.
Missie Krissie
Congratulations! That was such a brilliant way to tell the grandparents! So lovely! Good luck with the impending arrival!
msbuckeye02
Just heard it on 99.5 also, congrats! I'm sure you'll do great, you're already a great Mom! And just think about all the new baby fashions you get to dream up! 🙂 LOVE the video!
Skywalker
I heard about you and your hubs via FB! Congrats!!!!
Can't see the video and sorry I haven't kept up with you in a while – got to about 33 weeks then litterally puttered out, gave birth and puttered out again – being a mom is tiring…no wonder my mom hid in the bathroom to get away from us.
Kim
Congratulations!
Samantha
The video is adorable! Congrats to you, peter, and sam! If it's a boy, you will have to come up with super cute cloths for him too!
Lynette
Congratulations!!! What exciting news!!! And what a fun way to share the news…such a cute video! I hope you feel better soon!
Sandra
Congratulations! The video is awesome and the news even better!
You will be fine, with some off-days here and there but in the end it's great!
Don't forget you've raised one baby to toddler, you can do that again!
Warm hugs,
Sandra
Janel
When I read your blog title, I said "she's pregnant!" – I'm so smart! haha!!
Congrats!!!! I'm sure you will do GREAT with 2 little ones! All my friends that have 2 say its not as hard as they thought it would be.
Keep us posted on how things go and I really hope that the puking is behind you! (I threw up every day for 5 months! – I feel your pain!!)
Stephanie
Congratulations! Great due date…that's my wedding anniversary! Hope the morning sickness has passed, that's the worst!
Emily
Congratulations!!! It is awesome having two babies, tough, but awesome.
The video was fabulous! I loved it.
Lovely Chaos
Congratulations!!! When I heard there was big news yesterday on the show I was hoping this would be it!!!
Anonymous
Congrats! What an amazing video. I bet the grandparents were so excited. My toddler's birthday is Aug 22, but her due date was Aug 29. It was nice to have them while it is still warm out and you don't have to be inside all the time (like during snow storms).
Monika @ Home
Congrats!!!! Wowzer!!!
Great video:)
I am always reading Your posts but I am not commenting so often as I should.
Oh, I want too:D we are trying for 6 months now, maybe soon, I hope:)
I wish You very healthy & no problematic pragnancy and baby, second cutie:***
Småenglenes verksted
Congratulations and God's many blessings on all of you – how exciting, I loved the video -a great way to break the news:) Tone (Norway)
The Oxford Family
Congrats! Sooo exciting! Great video!
Crystal
Congratulations! I understand how you feel about having a toddler and being nervous about another on the way. My daughter will be 2 in March and the second is due Sept. 6.
Melissa
Congratulations! I loved the video. Such an adorable idea. You are about a month behind me! Yay for 2nd babies. We can go through this together. I was very sick with both of my pregnancies so I feel your pain. It's the worst. I'm really happy for you and your family!
daniii♥
That is the cutest video EVER!
The Scott Family
Congrats! I heard the fantastic news on the radio this morning by your hubby and he mentioned the video. I couldn't wait to see it. What a fantastic idea! I might have to steal it! If we are as lucky to get pregnant again this year. Did you just take pics of Sam by the computer and do the video on the mac? How easy is it?
Are you guys going to find out the sex of the baby?
Again, congrats!
Natalie
That is so exciting! Congratulations! I love the video. I may have to put iMovie to use when we have our second little one. Great video.
Patti Brown
great video, what a neat way for Grandparents to find out…love your blog.
MelindaB
Congrats!! Wonderful news! I hope the morning sickness is all gone! And the video was adorable.
As a Mom to an early baby – can I ask why sam was 3 weeks early?
Robin
Congratulations Natasha ! I love the video.
Anonymous
Congratulations !!! that was the cutest video ever !
Julie
Congrats! I have two babies two years apart! Annabelle will be 3 April 16th and her baby brother, Dash will be 1 on May 3rd. It's fun! Hectic but fun! I love the video! What a fun way to tell people!
Miranda
That video made me tear up! SOOO cute! Mine are 13 months apart and if I did it, so can you. My youngest is now 6 1/2 months an while he was miserable for the first 3 months of life, he is such a happy baby now and LOVES his big brother!!! You will love having them close! Will you find out if you are having a boy or girl?
Susan Y
I already knew it. I could tell from the change in your posts!
Natalie
Congrats Natasha, P & Samster! Love the video!
Caroline
Congratulations! I am so excited for you!!!
Michelle
CONGRATS!!! That is so amazing!!!
Melissa
congrats!!
I have two that are 19 months apart! right now they are just 1 and 2 going to be three in may! Its a blast! It was a lot easier then I thought it would be! just remember to get sleep when you can!
awesome way to tell the family! cute
Anonymous
Congratulations!! That's wonderful news and I'm so happy for you guys. My little one's are 25 months apart and they're absolutely the best playmates and it's so adorable. So, perfect timing! Best of luck for a wonderful pregnancy and delivery!
Lisa Yeager
Congratulations. The video was so touching! I loved it. I had all three of my kids close in age. When my first was 15 months to the day I had my second, I had my third when #2 was 21 months. It was alot of work, but totally paid off. Rest while you can. No lie! Sam naps, mommy naps. Once you have the 2nd it will be alot harder to ever rest. Best of luck and can't wait to hear all of your stories.
Lisa Yeager
Just wanted to let you know when I was getting ready to send my post that the security word was "blessec" that is as close to "blessed" that you can get. I think that is a sign 😉
Alli
Yay!!! Congrats, this is wonderful news 🙂 It's clearly win/win whether you have a boy or a girl. If its a girl, the pretty ruffles continue, and if it's a boy…think of all the new crafty potential! Really, best of luck to you and the hubby!
Embellished Bayou
Congratulations! I'm sure you'll do fine with two, Samster will be a big help, right?!?
Cori
Aww, that was so cute! Congratulations!!!!
LtrOusRtD23
Congratulations!!! This is so exciting! That video is adorable.
ZIBA
Congrats! I'm also 13 weeks along and due at the same time 🙂 This is also my second child. I'm very nervous!
Art & Becky
Congratulations!!!! How exciting! I can't wait to see how you decided to decorate the nursery and all the baby ideas you come up with. 🙂
Sandra
Congratulations!!! That video is awesome!! You will be great with two. It is an adjustment, no doubt, but also twice as fun–when it's not twice as hard :). You will love it. And the two year spacing is great–my youngest two are two yrs apart & are as thick as thieves!!
The Harris Family
Congrats! Thats such exciting new. Hope you feel better. Its tough being sick with a toddler.
Cassie
CONGRATS!!!! The video was so sweet and cute! Your DH rocks!! So happy for you guys!
Gabby
How exciting! Congratulations!
Angela
Seriously cute video! Congratulations! An old wives tale says that if your early pregnancy is so very different from your first, that the sex of the baby is different. I was so sick with my first….several times a day, every day, for 6 months. With my second I was hardly sick at all….just a little bit. Boy and girl. Here's wishing you a happy and easy pregnancy!
Anonymous
Many congrats!! I hope you have a boy so that you can post some cute boy crafts… 🙂
Erin
So creative! CONGRATULATIONS!
Victoria
Congratulations! I am so excited to see what new crafts come with baby. Is it selfish to hope it's a boy so I can have more ideas for my little one? haha Loved the video, and I hope Sam isn't too bothered by the newest addition:)
Holly Days Closet
LOVE the video way to cute. Tell ya what send me your address and I'll get a little something in the mail for her and the new one. That way she won't have to share. I'm doing the toy society and have a few toys made up already.
Holly
Rotten
OMG, I teared up watching that. Congrats!!! How very exciting! YAY!
Heather :: AFD Jewelry ::
Cute video! Congratulations!!
Jaimie
Congrats! I'm sure you'll do just fine! : ) August 27 is my little one's birthday!!!
Judy Ross
Congratulations! As a veteran Mum I can honestly, hand-on-heart, SWEAR that #2 is easier than #1 – you've done it all before and at least you know which end to stick on your boob and which end to stick into a diaper! Best of luck for the rest of your pregnancy, the delivery and the fun to follow!
eight helping hands
Congratulations!! I think this is great! How cute would it be if it were a boy and you could make him cool outfits too!
BTW, August 3rd is the greatest day of the year to be born! No pressure! :O)
Please remember in all the chaos of life to take care of yourself!
God Bless!!!
Heather O'Pry
Congratulations! What a great way to tell your family, very creative. We bought a gift bag stuffed it with baby items. I was suppose to never be able to concieve and my baby is 5 today. I love your blog and glad that you are feeling better.
Anna
congrats! what a fun time for you and your family!
Jeanette
Congratulations!
Jo
WOW…big new from the "samsters"…Does this mean a change in the blog name…We had five kids in eight years. The first 10 years of that is a complete BLUR!! You'll do fine. I almost hope for a boy so we can see cute boy creations. Wishing you and your a healthhy journey.
Anonymous
Congrats! I just have to say I enjoy reading your blog on baby fashion and arts and crafts. Love the creativity.
Kristen
I am so happy for you. That's about the time I want to start trying for our second. I can't wait to read all about things pregnancy and continue on with the normal blog stuff but my one question is how are you only going to be Samster Mommy? What about the new little one? haha.
Jennifer
Congrats!!! That was so awesome, P did a wonderful job! I'm glad you are feeling better. I was sick the whole 9 months with both my girls and not a day at all with my son. So I'm glad you're past it. Such exciting times ahead for you guys. All my best to the now 4 of you! 🙂
Jennifer
I forgot to mention that my first two are 11 1/2 months apart and now 14 and 15. I now have a little one almost 15 months old and I look back and wonder how the heck did I do it with 2. I know you will do just fine. You are a GREAT mom!! 🙂
Papgena Made It
Parabéns!!!
Congratulations!
I have a 3 year old daughter and being trying to give her a brother or sister but still haven't happen, but I understand completely about the nervous thing!
Some days think it would be impossible!
Probably one of those things that after happen turn to be easier than we thought at first! 😉
Rafahi Family
Oh my gosh! Congrats! I am so excited for you, and a little jealous too. I am now almost 17 weeks and I am still nauseated! Can you believe that? I have been able to add back in some foods, but the sick feeling remains. No FUN!
I hope that everything goes well throughout your pregnancy and I am looking forward to hearing about it too!
Keyona
Congrats! Your blog is adorable. Live your husbands show and can't believe I didn't know you blogged! You have yourself a new follower! 🙂
Beth- the mama bee
congratulations. Mine are 21 months apart (onw boy, one girl) and I wouldn't have it any other way. They are best friends and love to play together. Hope you're feeling better soon.
Joanne
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
jess
congrats! BTW, cutest way to announce a pregnancy ever!
felicia
That's so exciting! Congrats to you guys! I was terrified when I was pregnant with my second, my older one had been the only child and grandchild for over 6 years when the second was born. But having 2 is such a joy and watching your 2 kids together is one of the greatest things. My 2 completely adore each other. You are going to do great!
luvinthemommyhood
Congrats!!!! So excited for you! I'm due May 8th with baby #2…and I'm scared, excited, but scared…haha. All that newborn stuff seems so long ago now, I hope it all comes back to me. Best of luck and hope you are feeling great and have a wonderful pregnancy 🙂 Big Hugs!
Mary Beth
What an adorable little movie! I just started following your blog last week, and I believe it is my favorite! You have such an awesome variety of topics and sewing, crafts, cooking, etc. LOVE IT!
Best of luck with your pregnancy. I will post over at the vbac post a bit later.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
tammiemarie
Hi there! I just found your blog yesterday through whipup, it's great and I have so many things I want to try now! Congrats on your pregnancy, I'm 15 weeks with our 4th (in 5 years). I love having our babies so close together. The conversations between them are hilarious!
Christine
sooooo cuuuute! 🙂
Ashley
have been following your blog for a few weeks now, and stumbled upon this post… congrats!! what a sweet video. almost brought tears to my eyes… =] samster is so precious… hope your pregnancy continues to go well, again — CONGRATS!!