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Behind the Scenes Lately: A Sneak Peek

Published on 10/30/13
by Brittany Dixon | 150 Comments
Yesterday started off on a particularly happy note with a good breakfast. I dropped Hailey off at school, then drove to an appointment with my doctor. No, I’m not congested or coughing, though I have had some battles with nausea recently. You see, lately I haven’t been able to show...

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Yesterday started off on a particularly happy note with a good breakfast.

happy breakfast

I dropped Hailey off at school, then drove to an appointment with my doctor. No, I’m not congested or coughing, though I have had some battles with nausea recently.

You see, lately I haven’t been able to show you everything going on exactly.

I’ve shown you what I’ve been eating, but I haven’t revealed a few odd-for-me foods that have snuck their way in.

2013-09-25 17.20.37 cape cod salt fix

I’ve shown you some outfits, but not my most recent favorite pair of jeans.

maternity jeans

I’ve mentioned my wine glass, but not much about what has been in it.

sparkling apple mango cider

It’s safe to say I’ve been holding on to a sweet little secret.

telling the dad to be

And I’m not the only one excited to finally be able to share it.

happy hailey big sis

Here we go…!

big sis promotion

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  3. Katie says

    Congratulations!!! David’s face in that picture is hilarious. And of course Hailey is adorable in her shirt and tutu. Yay for new babies! 🙂

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  5. Sarah says

    OMG Im so excited for you. I have read some of your posts from when you were pregnant with H and Im so excited that we will get to share this special time with you. Can’t wait till its my turn. Im hoping end 2014 start 2015 once house is safe and done (at present complete building site with no elecs downstairs etc – nightmare)

    But YEY, I am so happy for you all. Take care x x x x

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  8. Kelly @ Runmarun says

    YES!!!!! I am SO HAPPY for you, Brittany! You have a beautiful family and the new addition is going to make it even better! YAY!

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  10. Chrissie says

    So happy for you!!!! I must say I LOVE Your blog. I have been following it for over a year and love that we have a lot in common so your advice really sticks. (I have a little boy who turned 2 in October and a little one on the way in April 2014)

    Congrats and hope your morning sickness has not been too bad!

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  14. Michelle says

    Awww Congrats! I might be slightly biased, but May babies are pretty awesome. Cheers to a happy and healthy pregnancy! I’ll drink your wine for you 😉

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  17. Melissa G says

    CONGRATS!!! We’re due in April. Still feeling Nausea…do you deal with any Nausea? I’d be interested in a blog of how to cope with it, especially as for me it lingers passed the first trimester. This is my third baby and I NEVER got any with the other two. :-p

    I have learned a few things about my body and how sugars effect my body. So the last few days I’ve been eating oatmeal with some maple syrup, fruit, and chia seeds. Sometimes eggs in the morning don’t make me feel well. I like hard boiled in the afternoon though. I just started to be able to eat Salads again, my fav is balsamic vinegar and with a dash of s/p and EVOO and veggies of course and a good ol Taco Salad, I top it with tortilla chips broken up. Yum yum! But the nights are a different story, that’s the worst part of my nausea…yuck! And being a Red Sox fan and the World Series, yup, basically killed me. They better just win tonight, so I can get to bed early again!

    Anywho..

    Thanks Brittany!! =)

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  18. Nicole says

    Congratulations! Our girls are super close in age and it looks like our next little ones will be too! Wonderful news and beautiful announcement!

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  19. Kelli D. says

    So exciting! My son will be 2 in December and his little sister is due in March! I have been wondering if you would be having another soon! 🙂 Congrats to the three of you! I’m really excited to follow your pregnancy while expecting at the same time 🙂

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  25. Karen says

    CONGRATS!! I knew it and had a feeling the news was coming out soon. YAY!! So excited for the three of you. Hailey is going to be a great big sister.

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  26. Kim says

    Congratulations! Great news! I’ve been following you since Hailey came along since my daughter is just just a little younger (born in January) and I’m due in three weeks with my second, looking forward to watching/reading how your pregnancy unfolds this time 🙂

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  29. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    I am so flipping excited for you friend!!!!! I can’t wait to follow along your journey again 🙂 H is going to be such an awesome big sister.

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  34. Holly says

    Yay Brittany! I’m so stinkin’ excited for you and your family! I love your honesty with life, so I’m excited to follow along as you transition to a family of FOUR!

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  37. Nicole H. says

    Congrats! I’m due in late May and can’t wait to continue reading your updates. Please keep me inspired to eat right and focus on being healthy throughout my pregnancy! While I’d like to say I already do this, I may need some help to stay on that train!

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  43. Rebekah Anderson says

    Wonderful!!! Congrats!

    We were both pregnant at the same time with our 2 year olds (mine is Oct 6, just a bit after yours), and I’m due with my 2nd baby (a boy) on Monday. And now we’re pregnant again at the same time (for a little while longer, on my part).

    So excited for you guys adding a 2nd to your family, too! Hope pregnancy goes as smoothly as possible. Take care of yourself and NEVER refuse help with Hailey. 🙂

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  46. Nikki says

    Congratulations – I had a feeling! Ive been reading your blog since your last pregnancy and this time I get to head down this road with you! Can’t wait to hear about it!

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  48. Aneeta says

    Yay!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! I love your blog and have been following for a long time..your journey with Hailey was great and I am wishing you another great one!

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  49. Christina says

    Congrats! What a precious picture of Hailey – she will be a great big sis! Looking forward to following your journey!

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  56. Jodi says

    Finally!! I kept wondering when the big news would come out!! So was I the only crazy person that picked up on the random details? Okay, don’t answer that, would only confirm I am crazy… 🙂

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  58. Jessica says

    Congratulations! So many May babies!! I am due at the end of May/beginning of June with our second baby. The nausea/carsick/hangover feeling has been So. Much. Worse. this time around. Can’t wait to hear how you’ve been feeling. <3

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  59. John J. says

    Such a creative way to announce. You are so much fun! Waiting on the next news of gender. You are a wonderful Mom – just like your Mom has been.

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  62. Kelli H says

    Yayyyy!! I’ve actually been wondering if/when you’d have another baby! so happy for you guys!! Congratulations!

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  65. Regina says

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m currently 15 weeks pregnant with our #2. It’s such an exciting journey and so different the second time around. Can’t wait to follow your journey 🙂

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  67. Heather says

    Congratulations – what exciting news! I always thought the waiting to tell everyone part was the worst because I’m terrible at keeping secrets. Now I’m 37 weeks and the first trimester seems so far away. Ha ha.

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  68. Bethany says

    So exciting! I loved following your pregnancy via your blog the first time around and look forward to following your pregnancy journey again! Congratulations, Congratulations, Congratulations!

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  70. Avery @Young Aspirations says

    No way! Congrats!!! How wonderful! We are ALSO expecting a baby in May so I look forward to seeing your updates! We are due May 12th. When’s your due date?!

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  73. Maria says

    Aww, congratulations friend! I am so happy for you and the family and wish you a healthy and joyful pregnancy!

    Also, you a top-notch secret keeper – totally took me by surprise 🙂

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  75. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    Eeeeeeeeek! So excited for you guys! Congratulations, Girl! LOL When you talked about “your new favorite pair of jeans”, I thought, “hmm, they have a stretchy waistband like maternity jeans!” with NO thought that you could be pregnant. 😉

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  76. KatieTX says

    I KNEW IT! I really thought you were going to announce it in your “turning 30” post. Congratulations, that is such exciting news.

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  77. Katya says

    Congratulations! We just had our baby girl 5 weeks ago and I keep going back to your older posts about Hailey – so helpful! You’re such a great mommy! Love your blog!

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  78. Brittany from CountingMyCupcakes says

    OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! Congrats, Brittany. This is so amazing. <3

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  79. Gina says

    Congrats to your family! I have never met you but I read your blog daily and this post today had me a bit teary eyed! It’s funny how I feel so excited for you and your family – like I “know” you. Love the internet and the way blogs do this!I hope your pregnancy goes well!

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  84. Tanya @ Vegan Faith says

    OMG, OMG, a bazillion times OMG! Ok, so Katie and I are having a girls night tonight and while it’s at her house I’m over stepping and inviting you over for mocktails! Please come so I can give you a hug in person!

    Reply

  86. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    What an awesome Wednesday post!! I am sure you all are super excited…it sure looks like Hailey is!! Congrats 🙂

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  89. Sherry says

    I knew you would find a exciting and creative way to share the good news—and you did!
    Hailey and this new one are so fortunate to have you and David for parents. Let the journey continue!

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  92. Lia says

    Yayyyyyy!! I love your blog and have gone back and read most of your pregnancy posts from your pregnancy with Hailey and love them. Can’t wait to read about pregnancy in real time!

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  93. Urban Wife says

    CONGRATS!!!! (Sorry for the caps but omgitdeservesit!)

    I’m so excited for y’all!! May is THE best month but I may be biased since that’s when our baby was born. 😉

    p.s. Loved the adorable and creative way in which you shared the news!

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  96. Lauren says

    Congratulations! I’m due in May also! (the 12th to be exact). I’m so impressed that you’ve actually been able to eat/blog during the first tri. I’ve been more sick than with my son and it’s kicking my butt. Looking forward to reading your adventures as I have mine too.

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  104. Lauren K says

    I am so excited and incredibly happy for your little family!! Is it weird that I thought this news might be coming with the modifications to plank? Clearly I have pregnancy/babies on the mind with so many awesome announcements lately!

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  109. Kimberly @ Healthy Strides says

    Congratulations! I am so excited for you.

    And, I swear I’m not creepy or a stalker, but I had randomly though the other day if you were considering a No. 2 (probably because a lot of people are on No. 2 in my world) and now I know. Hope you are feeling well!

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  110. Ashley says

    WOW!!!!!

    That is SO exciting!!! I never comment but L O V E your blog and am having our first bambino in the spring way out here in Seattle. You are an amazing mom and I am so happy for you!!!! Congratulations Dixon Family!! Thanks for sharing with us!

    Cheers with a fabulous mocktail 😉

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  111. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    AHHHH!!!! Yay!!! So so happy for you guys. Congrats! And that is the cutest little big sis outfit!

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  112. Brenda says

    Horray! What great news for you and your family!

    I’m due with baby 2 in April! Should be an exciting spring. : )

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  113. Lauren B. says

    Yayayayayayayay!!!!! That is awesome news! I can’t wait to follow you along this pregnancy too. Congrats to you and your growing family!

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  116. Debbie says

    That’s so exciting! I was reading the post and immediately on the first sentence knew – I’m also expecting… due May 22! That’s awesome – congrats to you both!!

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  117. Marjorie says

    OMG, YAY! 🙂 Congratulations! That is big, happy, exciting news. Hailey is going to be a great big sis. I look forward to reading all about it. Love and prayers to you and your (growing) family.

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  119. Anne Kendall says

    Yayyyy! So so so exciting! I’m so happy for you, David and Hailey! Two little girls are going to be an absolute blast. Cannot wait to read more!! 🙂

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  120. Katya says

    congratulations!!! how exciting. I am due in April so we are similar 🙂 look forward to hearing about your 2nd pregnancy experiences. It’s so different with a toddler!

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  123. Therese says

    Congratulations! I’m due in June so it’ll be fun to go through it “together.” How’s the first trimester treating you this time around?

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  127. Hilary @ PeanutButterSpoonfuls says

    Congratulations!!!! My son was born the day after Hailey and now I’m pregnant again and due in May too!!

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  128. Maria says

    Congrats!!!!! I had a feeling this was coming! The post on your birthday about your twenties I thought for sure a pregnancy announcement was at the end of it!!! So excited for you 🙂

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  130. char eats greens says

    CONGRATS!!!!!! Such a cute post and so awesome for your family. I bet Hailey is so excited!!!!! Can’t wait to follow you in this pregnancy 🙂

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  132. Dominique @ That's What Domi Said says

    Yay, congrats!! Not sure why, but I had a feeling you might be making this kind of announcement soon…I’m excited to hear more about this adventure for your family!

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  133. Ilana says

    Huge congratulations, Brittany!! Hailey is so cute and you must be so excited. I’m due with my first in May, so it will be extra fun to follow your updates.

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  135. bonnie says

    I just knew it !! Was waiting & hoping for such a wonderful announcement !!
    BIG CONGRATS !!
    I love Haileys dress!! My daughter had a pink t-shirt made that she put on my grandaughter (who is Haileys age)…it looked like an eye chart.. letters in a big triangle
    I
    AM
    GOI
    NGTO
    BEABIG
    SISTER in smaller letters
    IN DECEMBER 2013
    THIS WAS NOT A TEST !!!
    It took us a few minutes to realize what it said !!! My second granddaughter is due 12/23/13 !!! Wait until Hailey starts to ask questions about “mommys big tummy” !! Looking forward to reading all about it !!!

    Reply

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