2016 update:
This is still one of my most popular posts, and it makes me smile every time I think back to our exciting announcement. But my goodness, has life changed since we shared that Baby Tooth #1 was on the way!
To catch you up:
- Baby Tooth became Baby Lucas who is now big boy Lucas
- We announced that Baby Tooth #2 was on the way and Baby #2 became Baby Alex
- I’ve documented all of the amazing highs of pregnancy and motherhood and also, some of the lows
It really is amazing how much difference a few years can make. But it all started with this post, so read on and THANK you for all of the love and support!
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There are seriously so many things I love about Christmas…the overall holiday spirit, the decorations, the gift of giving, the gifts (I’m human, what can I say?), the music… Amongst my friends, I’m pretty much the first one to start getting festive for the holiday season, and I can still remember being in college and belting out Mariah Carey’s Christmas album in my dorm room to my not-quite-as-festive roommate.
But I think one of my favorite things would also have to be putting up the tree. Every year, on Black Friday, the tree is up in my house. It was like that all while growing up, and it continues to happen the same way today.
Part of the reason I so enjoy putting up the tree is because it’s always just so pretty to look at; but as fun as it is admiring it, I really love going through all of the ornaments and reflecting on the memories behind them.
For example, this was the first ornament that I bought for Jay and I before we moved in together in 2008. I saw them at a craft show and was so excited to personalize it, knowing it was going to be on our tree.
Another one that brings back amazing memories is this ornament that we got while on our honeymoon in St. Lucia.
Man, that was one incredible trip. I could relive those memories over and over and over again!
Every year since Jay and I moved in together, my mother-in-law also gets us a new Hallmark ornament. They’ve ranged from everything to cute, lovey-dovey, and funny, and this year’s may just be my favorite one yet.
Because I mean, really…who doesn’t love “THE lamp” from A Christmas Story?
This year, the tree also has another new one on there, thanks to my friend Christina who made us our adorable little family ornament.
As much as I love that ornament though, I realized after looking at it closely that it was actually missing something!
You probably wouldn’t be able to notice it if I didn’t point it out, but I still wanted to make it perfect, so I called Christina and asked her if she might be able to make me a new one.
Sure enough, she was able to make a brand new one for me, which now has the WHOLE family on there…
Can you tell what was missing now?
Although my belly certainly isn’t as big as my snow person portrays (yet), we definitely do have a little one in there…
And “Baby Tooth” will be making an appearance this coming July!
To say we are thrilled would probably be the understatement of the year.
Sarah says
Congratulations!!! Long time reader, but know you’ve been trying for a while, such a lovely time of year to surprise everyone too!!!
Chelcie @ Chelcie's Food Files says
OH MY GOODNESS CONGRATS!!!
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
Oh my god I’m delighted for you! I literally just burst in to tears! Seriously amazing news congratulations!!!!!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
You already know how THRILLED I am for you but I have to say it again. BIG congrats and love you much!
Rachel Wilkerson says
Squeeeee!! Congratulations to you and Jay!!
Carrie @ Fitness and Frozen Grapes says
CONGRATULATIONS, COURTNEY!! Great, great news! :D
Nicki says
Congratulations!
Alyssa @ LIfe of blyss says
Eeeee I feel like I’ve been waiting for this post for years and years!
So so so excited for you. I can’t say it enough. And I love the way you made the big announcement.
I’m doing heel clicks and fist pumps just for you and Baby tooth today.
Xoxoxo
Jen says
You blog girls are freakin’ hilarious!
Jessie says
Congratulations!!! I’m pregnant with my first baby, due in April, and so excited. It’s a wonderful experience.
Alicia at Poise in Parma says
Congrats! What an adorable ornament and what great news for this holiday season. Wishing you lots of happiness and health!
Maria says
Congratulations! What great news! You are going to be an awesome mama :)
Tiff says
Congrats! I am sooooo happy for you and your family. What wonderful news!
Cassie D. says
Congratulations! So happy for you!
Amy M says
Now seems like the time for my first comment……congratulations! I am so not ready for a little one but always am giddy-excited for others!
Ashley says
Omg congratulations!! I’ve been waiting to see a post like this! So happy for you guys!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says
Yay!! Congratulations, Courtney! :)
Meg Tri. says
My favorite post to date! So excited for baby Horan!!
Mollie says
Courtney, I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!! What a cute way to tell all your loving readers!!!
Suzanne @Fit Minded Mom says
Awwwww, Congrats!!! Babies are the best!!!
Arie says
Very exciting! Congrats to you and Jay!!!! (and cody)
Heather says
Congratulations to you and jay…. Such amazing news for Christmas!! Love the ornament too!! Can’t wait to read your upcoming posts as you go through your pregnancy and preparations for the baby. Hope you are feeling well!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Congrats!!!! :) I am so happy for you :)
meghan says
Congratulations! I love the ornament and the way you announced it on your blog. This is too perfect! You’ll have to get a new snowman ornament every year where the little snowman is growing up!
alyssa - life a la wife says
SO excited for you! I know you’ve been trying for a while and I’m glad you’re Christmas wish is coming true :)
rebecca fitzgerald says
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!
Libby says
Yaaaaaaay!! Congratulations!! I wondered if this post was coming soon, and I am so so so happy for all of you! and maybe because I am older than most of your readers but I can not help but think of your sweet Mom!! I bet she is just over the moon and already shopping and making plans for this sweet blessing!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Congratulations, Courtney!!!!
Holly says
Congratulations!! I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now and have been waiting anxiously for this post :) SO so excited for you and your growing family!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
Congrats! I am sooooo happy for you and your family. What wonderful news!
Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife says
awww Courtney this is so exciting! Congrats! (: I can’t wait to follow your next journey!
Caitlin @ This Bride's Joyride says
I have been following your blog since the start and reading this post this morning made my day! Many congrats to you and Jay and I can’t wait to read everything to come!
Kelsey says
Congratulations Courtney & Jay!!! Such a cute way to announce it – and so happy for you!!
Sana says
Yessss!! Congrats!!!
Nichole says
Congratulations to you and Jay! I am a long time reader, but have never commented before; upon reading this news, I couldn’t resist. This is wonderful news! Enjoy the holidays and every moment of your pregnancy :-)
Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says
Oh Courtney, I’m so thrilled for you and Jay!! What a precious ornament to always remember this exciting Christmas! Enjoy this wonderful time. <3
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
OH MY GODDDD!!! Congratulations, Courtney!!! I am so so so happy for you and Jay!
Kate says
yay Courtney!
I’m so excited for you & Jay & for your whole family too!
Such an exciting time! I’m looking forward to reading all about your journey!
Hope to see you soon!
Khushboo says
You KNOW I am thrilled for you guys- congrats!!!
Molly Carter says
CONGRATS!!!!!! I was just wondering the other day when y’all might have a baby. I’m so excited for you! Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy. :)
Blog is the New Black says
EEEEEEEEK!!!!!!! YAY COURTNEY!!!
Juliene says
I had been suspecting you might be expecting for a few weeks but you threw me off with the alcoholic beverages! Congrats to you both. A baby is such a miracle especially after what you recently had to go through. I am expecting my second and I can honestly say that they are the best things I have ever done in my life! All the best to you for a healthy pregnancy!
Aubrie says
Yay congrats!! I’m due in July too :)
Lauren says
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! No lie, I just screamed out loud. OMG OMG OMG!!! I am so so so so so happy for you! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Lisa says
Im a Long time reader, but don’t comment often.
Many many congratulations!!! I had my first in July and I think it’s the best time of year. Enjoy your pregnancy. Congrats on the new job too :)
Blog is the New Black says
EEEEEEEEK!!!!!!! YAY COURTNEY!!! #sweettoothbaby
Brooke says
Congratulations!!
Tara | treble in the kitchen says
Yay!!!! I am so happy for you!!! When I saw life changing post as te title, I was hoping this was the reason! Congrats :)
Jenna @ Crazy Healthy Fit says
CONGRATS!!!!! Such exciting news :-)
Courtney says
Ahhhh I knew it!!! As soon as I saw the title of this post I was so excited I almost just scrolled right down to the end. Congratulations!!!! Can’t wait to follow along your new journey!
Rick says
CONGRATS to both of you……The ornament was a beautiful way to announce it
Julie says
Congrats!!!! That is super exciting!!!! :)
Jen says
Congrats!!!! :-D
Christy says
OMG! I knew it!! With all the strange food items lately (things that were “just hitting the spot”) I thought for sure you were pregnant. Congratulations!! Welcome to the club. Ours is due in May. It’s an exciting time. Enjoy every moment of it!
katie Carso says
CONGRATS!!!!! I had a feeling you were!!! I am so happy for you and Jay!!!! <3
Yay!!!
Beth @ Lessons Life Teaches Me says
Congratulations!!!! My husband says a July birthday is the best birthday to have. :) Congratulations, I hope you enjoy every moment.
kara says
Something was giving me the feeling that this post was coming! Congratulations Courtney and Jay!!!!!
Danielle@cleanfoodcreativefitness says
Ahhh I am so excited for you! What fabulous news and truly something to celebrate. What a fabulous way to reveal it too :) I couldn’t be more happy for you and Jay! Congratulations!
Susan says
Congrats! You will absolutely LOVE being a Mom. :)
Danica @ It's Progression says
oh my gosh! Yay!! Congratulations Courtney and Jay!!! SO happy for you :)
Brittany @ ReadRunRepeat says
Squeeeeealllll!!! :D Congratulations!!!! What an exciting way to kick off the next year :) I LOVE your ornament … what a cute way to make your announcement too! I am so excited for you and Jay :D
Faith says
Aww CONGRATS! You are going to be an amazing mother Courtney!
Cappy says
So excited for you Courtney! I love your blog and read it daily but don’t usually comment, however I couldn’t let this post pass without sending my good wishes on to you and Jay!!! And congrats on the new job too….. big changes for you in 2013!!
Brittany @ Proteinandpumps says
Yay! Congrats!! So exciting!
Renee says
Congratulations!! It’s an exciting time!
Nicolette says
Congratulations! And you shared the news in such a wonderful way – I loved the tie in with Christmas memories.
What a great Christmas gift!
Kim@hungryhealthygirl says
That news just made my day! I am so, so, so happy for you guys!
Danielle says
Yes! I am Goooood thrilled for you…I had a feeling you might be expecting a little one! Cody is getting a brother or sister! Congrats girl!
Bri says
OMG! I feel so cheesy/lame for being so excited for someone I’ve never even met in real life but I am SO, SO happy for you. Congratulations, Courtney and Jay!
Claire @ Keeping Up With Claire says
CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY!! I’m so happy for you and Jay!! You two are going to be amazing parents!
Stephanie @itrainthereforeieat says
Congratulations to you two!! Amazing, amazing news. What a happy way to go into the new year!
Marcie says
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your family! I just had a son this past March and you are in for the best time of your life. Enjoy every minute!
Alicia says
Congratulations!!!! So excited for you and Jay!!
Allie@LiveLaughEat says
CONGRATS, COURTNEY!!!!!! I must say I did not suspect, but that’s because I never do even when the hints are there. Anyway, so happy for you. What a wonderful way to ring in the new year.
Laura says
wow, this is oh so exciting!! so happy for you!! I’d LOVE for you to do a follow up post describing how all this happened, and your experience with HA and this.. it’s amazing what just gaining a little weight will do, right?! How long did it take??! SO EXCITING!!
Andi says
Courtney, your post brought tears to my eyes! Congratulations…what wonderful news …
Nicole says
Yay yay yay!!! I know this has been a difficult journey for you, but the reward is going to be the most amazing time of your life. You’re absolutely glowing and will be a wonderful mother. Congratulations!!
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
Congratulations! So happy for you!
Liz says
Awww, congrats Courtney! And that Jets jersey is SO cute!
Sarah says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That is so excitinggggggg :)
Lindsey says
Yay!! Congrats, that is SO exciting!
Lindsay says
Congratulations Courtney! So happy for you and Jay! Excited to follow you along on this journey :)
Brittanie @ Three Bracelets says
So exciting!!!! Congratulations and I love how you announced it! The perfect Christmas gift!
XO
Ashley @ The North Carolina Cowgirl says
Congrats!! That’s awesome news! You guys will be wonderful parents!
Dandi says
Ah!! I am SO excited for you all! Seriously, through reading your posts, you truly are such an amazing person and I absolutely love your blog. Congratulations again! Can’t wait for all the baby posts to start!
Melissa H. says
Oh my gooodness Courtney!!! Congratulations! So happy for you and Jay!!
Meredith says
Congratulations to you and Jay! So exciting :)
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
CONGRATULATIONS!!! that is soo exciting!!
Katie says
Yay!!! I have never commented, but have been reading for quite awhile. I think you and Jay are such sweet people so it’s nice to see you have something so wonderful to announce! I announced my (long-awaited, very tough to achieve) pregnancy at Christmas last year with a stork ornament and my daughter was born in July. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!
Cristina says
Congrats to you both!!!! This post honestly made my morning, you have been through so much and this is a huge blessing! So excited for you!
Kristin says
Congratulations Courtney! I am also a long time reader/not much of a commenter but I really look forward to reading your posts every day. :) So exciting for you and your family!
Christina says
This just made me tear up! Congratulations to you! What a wonderful Christmas gift for you guys!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
That’s so exciting! Congratulations Courtney (and Jay too)! I can only imagine how thrilled you guys must be!
Jenna | The Paleo Project says
So, so happy for you! Yours is one of the first blogs I ever read when I entered the blog community in 2010. I’m so happy for you and excited to see your family grow! XO Jenna
Traci says
Awww, congratulations! I’m so happy for you guys (I’ve been following your blog for a few years now). This must be so sweet after the journey it took to get here. Wishing you lots of lucky and happiness.
Sara@MagiaePasta says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Love the adorable Christmas ornament and the tiny little Jets uniform and well, EVERYTHING about this post!!!
colleen @ thegiftofmondays says
yaay!!! congratulations!!! what a wonderful way to end one year and start another!!!
Katy says
OMG this is soooo exciting! I am pregnant too (due in June) and I can’t wait to hear your updates and compare :) I’m the first of my friends to get pregnant so I rely on the blog world a lot for my pregnancy girl talk! I can’t wait to follow your journey!
Katy says
Also I will say that when I read in a post you put up the other day that you hadn’t been a fan of salads lately…I suspected it haha. I am 13 weeks and just started to eat (some) veggies again!
Courtney says
Hahaha…veggies and I have not been the best of friends these days ;)
Trixie says
Yayyyyyyy, congrats!!!! I’m so excited for both of you!!!!
Ashlee @ A Step in the Right Direction says
CONGRATS! We announced our pregnancy at Christmas last year! our lil guy was born July 28th of this year.
It is an amazing journey and you guys will love it!
I loved being pregnant!
Susanna S. says
Congrats!! :):):)
Julie says
AHHHHH! Congratulations to you and Jay!!!
Audrey says
Whattt!!!! Omg! Congrats Courtney! So happy for you:) I love hearing that couples will be having a baby!
Alyssa says
Congratulations Courtney!!! I am so excited for you and your family!!! I have been reading your blog for a while now so I know that you have been through a lot, so you must have been beyond excited to find out about your little one!! I am also expecting a little one in June!! Again, congrats and enjoy your pregnancy :)
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian says
Oh my goodness, Congratulations Courtney! I had a feeling this announcement was going to be coming soon, I know you two wanted children. Congrats!!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says
CONGRATS!!! soooo exciting !! :D
Colleen says
Congratulations! I’m pregnant too (due in May) so I am excited to see how everything goes for you! Enjoy the ride! :)
Farrah @ Fairy Healthy Life says
How exciting Courtney!! Congratulations! I love the way you announced it here. I wish you a healthy pregnancy!
Amanda says
Congrats, Courtney! :) :) :)
Megan says
Congratulations! What a cute ornament to remind you of this happy time for years to come. :)
Carly says
YAY! Congrats to you! I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and don’t comment very often, but I felt compelled to say congrats! Looking forward to reading about your pregnancy! :)
Karen Jasmin says
Congratulations!!! Okay so I cried…I am so happy for you guys!!!
Best news ever!
Heather says
Ahhh! Congratulations!!!
Melanie says
Courtney I am THRILLED for you guys! Congrats!!! Soooo happy for you!
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
I am SO excited for you!!! Congratulations!!!
Elaine says
CONGRATS!!!!! :)
Angela @ Health's Angel says
Congratulations, Courtney! I am SO happy for you both, especially because I know just by reading your blog that you’ve been wanting this for awhile. :) !!!! I can’t wait to follow along. All the best to you! both!
Clarice says
Congrats!!!! Your blog is one of my favorites and I look forward to reading it every day! SO excited for you two! :)
Amy @ Living N Learning says
Congratulations! As soon as I saw the family ornament I thought to myself “I bet she’s going to say something is missing.” And I was right! Enjoy this incredible time :)
Rachel @ For the Love of Chocolate says
Congratulations Courtney and the Horan family! Such a cute way to share the news. I can’t wait to read all about your pregnancy journey!
Hali D says
Congrats Courtney!!! Congrats to Jay, too. I’m so thrilled for you guys. You will be great parents! I was hoping to see a post like this soon. So much excitement for you guys lately!!! Congrats again!
Ali says
Congrats!! That’s awesome:)
Marie says
Congrats!!!
Connie @ Livin' Lean says
Beyond excited for you two!! Congratulations!!!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Awww yay! You know how thrilled I am for you! What a cute way to announce it too! It will be so fun for you to have it out in the open now. :) Love you Court!
Lynn says
Congrats! I am so excited for you and your family!
Shari says
Congratulations! So thrilled for you! :)
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
congrats girl!
Ashlee says
OMG@ Congratulations!!!! I really thought you were the last few weeks! :-) SO happy for you guys!
Kori says
Amazing news! What a great Christmas present! Congrats!
Blogging Runner says
How exciting!!! Congrats! And what a cute family ornament!!
Kim @ The Family Practice says
Congratulations! I love the baby bump snowmomma and also the little Jets jersey – what a fun way to share the news with all of us. Being pregnant was such an incredible experience, just so amazing what our bodies are capable of, just wait til that little one starts kicking! So happy for you both :)
Melissa says
YAYYYY! Congrats to you and Jay! Like so many others have said, I had a feeling! Thrilled for you and your family :)
Serena says
Congrats! I have a little one due in July as well. Haven’t made it fully public so I’m sure you were super excited to let the cat out of the bag! Best of luck on a happy and healthy pregnancy!
Andrea says
Congratulations that is so exciting. So many new things going on with you what a great time!!
Steph says
Congratulations!! I’m due in July with my first as well – it’s such an exciting, nerve racking, amazing time. I’m so glad to hear that making a few simple lifestyle changes allowed you to heal your HA and receive the excitement of this little one :) Looking forward to following along with you over the next 6 months!
Missy @ Life After Morning Coffee says
Congratulations!!! How exciting :) I love the ornaments… so adorable!!!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says
Congrats congrats congrats girl! I was tearing up readibg this post! I have been a follower of your blog for years and years and I know how much you have wanted this! So incredibly happy for you and Jay!
melissa says
congratulations courtney! So excited for you!
Mary says
OH MY GOD! I AM SO EXCITED! THIS IS AMAZING NEWS! CONGRATS! I cannot wait to see your cute little baby..hopefully you will tell us the sex! (I am so impatient) :)
Alyssa says
Congratulations! I’ve been reading your blog for some time now and I am very happy for you and Jay! You will be a beautiful happy family :) Thank you for sharing with all of us! :)
Mallory says
Had a feeling after reading last night that this was the post I would see this morning! Soooo happy and excited for you!
Jessica says
CONGRATS!!!!! As a new mom (I have a 3 month old), I can tell you it is AMAZING!! You will be great parents and Cody will be a fantastic brother :)
Calee says
Congratulations, Courtney!!! This is great news.
Jill says
Congrats! I am so excited for you! I was hoping we would get a post like this from you soon.
Nicole says
Oh my goodness, congratulations!!! What exciting news – I am so happy for you and your husband! And what a fun way to make the baby announcement!
Beks says
Congratulations, Courtney and Jay! That’s fantastic!
Elizabeth @ Southern Color says
Congrats! What a perfect Christmas gift :)
Jessie says
Congratulations! I love reading your blog and am so excited for you! And what a cute way to announce the news :)!
Alexandra says
CONGRATS!!! After everything that you have been through I can only imagine how thrilled and grateful you are!! What a blessing!! Best Christmas gift ever huh?
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says
OOOOOMMMMMGGGGGG this is so exciting!!! Congratulations!!!! It seems like this has been something you guys have been hoping for for a while now (at least if I’m any good at reading into hints) and I’m so happy for you both. What a big change!! Yayyyy!!
Jackie says
Although I do not comment that much, I have been reading your blog for a few years now and have always looked forward to reading your posts everyday. After everything you have been through the past few months, I can’t express how happy I am for you. CONGRATS to you & Jay! You deserve this and I can’t wait to read in the upcoming months about baby tooth :)
Elana says
CONGRATS COURTNEY!!! Soo happy for you and Jay!!!
Val says
Congrats! I’m a long time reader, never posted before, but yours is my favorite blog to read everyday- you just seem so real and down to earth, with reasonable goals, expectations and seem to be someone who knows to have fun in life, etc…and from what I’ve gathered from reading over the years this news couldn’t happen to a nicer couple. So, just wanted to pop in and say congratulations!
Laura says
Awww Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you guys! :D
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
YAY! Congrats!! When I saw the post title, I was hoping that was what it meant!! Congrats!!!! :)
Mary @foodandfunontherun says
Congratulations Courtney! What a fun way to announce it! So so cute!
Krystina says
OMG Congratulations!! That is such exciting news!! I am very happy for you both!!
Kate says
Congratulations!!!!
Claire says
CONGRATULATIONS!!! AH that is SO exciting! You’ll be an awesome mommy!
Beth says
Congratulations, how wonderful!
Sabrina says
Congratulations Courtney! You are going to love being a mom. Best of luck!
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life says
Oh my gosh, CONGRATULATIONS! That’s so exciting!!! What a fun way to announce it! :-)
Fizz @fizzsbizz says
Congratulations!!!
That’s such amazing news.
Natasha says
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Congratulations Courtney!!! So many new things in your life as of late that seem to be opening all sorts of new doors for you!
Serendipity says
Congratulations to you and Jay! What wonderful news– and what a clever way to announce it! Hope you’re feeling well. I’m looking forward to following your pregnancy on the blog!
Megan S. says
Congrats!! So happy that everything worked out health wise for you to have such a wonderful miracle come into your lives next year!
Shelby says
YAYYYYY!!!!!! What a blessing!!!!!
Angela I. says
Congratulations, Courtney! What a wonderful Christmas gift.
Amanda B. says
I think we’ve all been anticipating this post for a while now! ;)
Congratulations!!!
janetha says
congrats baberoo
RunEatRepeat says
Congratulations!!!
Natalie @ Free Range Human says
I just knew that’s where this post was going!!! Congratulations! I am thrilled for both of you, and I cannot wait to watch you chronicle this journey!
Karen says
YAY!! Congrats!! So excited for you and Jay! You will make an amazing mom!!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m so emotional, this post made me tear up! SO happy for you guys!!!
Katie @ KatieEnPursuit says
This is simply awesome news! Congrats to you & Jay! That ornament is too precious!
caitlin says
what a surprise! ive been reading for awhile and im so giddy and happy for you!!!! what a cute ornament! cant wait to read the journey with you :)
kristin says
OH MY GOSH!!!! WOW I am so incredibly happy for you two! What a great Christmas surprise. Congrats girl.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Oh Courtney, congratulations to you and Jay! I know how hard you’ve been working to get your body back to a good place, and I couldn’t be happier for you!
Karleen says
Omg!!!! Congrats Courtney!!!! So happy for you and your hubby! Looking forward to your updates this coming year! What a great Xmas present
Jill says
Congratulations Courtney and Jay!!!! I am honestly so very happy for you :)
Chelsea says
Ahhhhh!!!! That is so amazing! So happy for you. Long time reader, and your blog has been my absolute favourite for a long time. You seem so genuine and real, and it makes you so relatable. Out of all the “baby on the way” posts that have been going around recently, I am the most excited about this one! Congrats!!
Rachel says
I saw this on instagram and couldn’t be happier for you two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! :D
Katie says
Congratulations Courtney!!! So happy for both of you and Jay :)
Lindsay A says
Ahhhhh!!!! Congratulations! So happy for you! I just got chills! I know you must be the most excited momma to be ever!
Michaela says
Congratulations! Having a child is the most amazing experience, there is nothing like being a mommy! You will be a great mother! So many awesome changes going on in your life! Enjoy every second of everything!
Kristin says
Congratulations Courtney!!
I am so thrilled for your family. What wonderful news!!
HELEN says
Congratulations to you and Jay! This is the PERFECT Christmas present for your family :)
emily says
Congratulations Courtney!!! So, so happy for you!!! We’re expecting our first in April, so I’m looking forward to hearing all about your pregnancy!! :)
stephanie**s says
YAY CONGRATS! I had a feeling for a few weeks now you might be, not sure why. But then I’d see the strategic placement of alcoholic beverages and figured no way! :) so happy for you guys! cant wait to follow this journey!
Nicole G. says
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! How exciting!!!! :)
Chelsea @ Cardio and Cocktails says
I can’t wait to read all your posts about this new journey that you’re starting on!
Shay M. says
Awwww, Congratulations!!!
Amanda says
You’re such a wonderful person and I couldn’t be happier for you!
Molly @ happy&healthy says
Oh my goodness congrats!!! I’m so happy for you and cannot wait I hear about your journey!
Lea @ Greens and Coffee Beans says
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you!
Megan says
Oh my, so exciting! Congratulations :D
maria @ lift love life says
CONGRATS!!!! I am so ridiculously excited for you, I know that this is what you’ve been wanting and you deserve it. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey and you’re going to love it! Can’t wait to hear more about it and I’m excited to be on the same journey at the same time as a lot of my favorite bloggers :)
Amy @Macncheesenpeas says
Omg Courtney Congrats!!! such wonderful news!!! You are going to be a great mom :) Can’t wait to read all about your pregnancy!
Britt says
OMG OMG OMG!!!!
So excited for you!!!!!! Wow!!! That is so awesome :)
Please do more updates on your pregnancy as you progress…dr’s appointments, ultrasounds, baby clothing hauls, showers, the WORKS!!
(Ok I am a little too excited!)
Heather says
CONGRATS GIRL!
By the way, I think we are long lost twins. You sound just like me with putting up the tree black Friday and getting new ornaments and how much you love putting them up and remembering the fun times when you got them! I can’t wait to follow along with your pregnancy!
Patty says
Congratulations Courtney! So very happy for you. I wish you the best of luck!
Lyric says
YAY, Congrats Court!!
Heather @ My Inner Butterfly says
Congratulations!! What a great Christmas present!!! I’ve been a reader of your blog for quite some time now, but thought I’d stop being a lurker to congratulate you! :)
Shanna, like Banana says
Congrats, congrats, congrats! This is the most amazing news. I am so happy for you. I had a wee bit of a suspicion, so I’m so glad it’s true!
Get ready for an amazing journey my friend!
If you need anything, let me know..
Brigitt says
Wow Courtney!! Congratulations to you both. Such exciting news for your whole family. Best wishes to you during this exciting time!!
Kristy @ Kristy's Health Revolution says
I LOVE THESE!!!
Seriously, my favorite thing ever when someone announces their pregnancy on a blog I read regularly. I have tears in my eyes for you. What a special Christmas present! Congratulations, Courtney and Jay!
Carol T. says
Oh my goodness….. congratulations….what wonderful news. Happy Holidays to you and your family
kristina says
So excited for you and your little family! Congratulations!
Molly @ Just Your Average Athlete says
AWWWWWW, CONGRATULATIONS! Oh my gosh, that’s so exciting!! I’m so happy for you & Jay :)
Danielle says
Congratulations! This is so exciting for you. A new job and now a baby on the way!
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife says
Congratulations! How exciting :) What a happy Christmas surprise! Looking forward to reading all about it!
Nicole @ livingthesweetlifestl.wordpress.com says
Oh my goodness…so excited for you guys! Cute way to reveal.
Coco says
OMG OMG OMG!!!! I’ve been reading for years and this is incredible!
April Miller-Rose says
Oh MY GOODNESS!! Congratulations!! I have seriously been waiting for this day ever since I fell in love with you and your blog!! This is incredible! Congratulations to you and jay! This is definitely a life changing post and i cannot wait to watch and read the progress of your pregnancy! I’m so happy for you two! I wish i could give you a hug personally! :)
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
I. AM. SO. EXCITEEEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know how hard you’ve worked and how much you want this. You’ll be a great mother! Can’t wait to hear more.
erin m. says
Congratulations!!!!
Jennifer says
So HAPPY for you both! You’ll be an amazing mom. Honestly as a mom of a 2 year old little boy. It is a love/joy you truly never have known. It’s like life never had this much meaning until having him…and I am madly in LOVE with my husband.
Karen says
CONGRATS That is so amazing and I wish you all the best best you and the lil munchkin! You are such a positive light in the blog world.
I had to type this here because I had to get it out –
I took 2 pregnancy tests this morning and both positive.. going on my lunch from work to the walk in to do blood work to confirm.. I cannot wait to tell my hubby christmas morning I am going to get him an ornament too and stuff it at the bottom of his stocking
Celina says
The best christmas gift of all…the gift of new life! Congrats :)
Jolynn says
Ah yay!!! Congratulations!!!
Janay @ Ranch Lickin' Good says
That’s so exciting!! Congratulations!!
Brooke@BittersweetBrooke says
I had a sneaking suspicion lately that you were pregnant! Congrats! So very exciting.
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says
Congratulations!!!! That’s so exciting for you!! What a great Christmas present!
Kristin M says
Congratulations Courtney and Jay!! What a wonderful blessing!!! I am long time reader so I am SO happy for you!! Can’t wait to hear how you found out and how you told your family (if you want to share that is) :)
Congrats again! What an exiting time for you guys!!
Julie @ Swim Bike Running on Empty says
Congratulations on the little one! You both must be so excited :) Can’t wait to follow the journey!
Taylor says
Courtney I am SO excited for the two (well, three including Cody!) of you!
I need to tell you that this news is such a motivation and inspiration for myself and I’m sure so many others; your body was at a point where you weren’t sure if you would be able to have children, but you pulled yourself up by the bootstraps and helped to heal your body and bring it back to optimal health – needless to say, you are a very, VERY strong woman<3
Jess says
Ahhh congrats! I just came very close to spitting out my coffee mid sip all over my computer screen hahaha, I was not expecting that! You and Jay are going to be such amazing parents, that baby is already so blessed <3 So glad to finally hear some good news amidst all this tragedy!
Sarah says
Congratulations Courtney!!!
I read your blog everyday and am sooo excited for you guys! Such an awesome way to start of the holiday season and the new year!!
Jane {In the Pink and Green} says
Contgrats Courtney!! That’s so exciting :) I can’t wait to follow your journey, you’re going to be an awesome mom!! So happy for you!!
Jennifer Dunham says
Congratulations! Have been reading for awhile and following your ups and downs and so happy the outcome is so fantastic!! Congratulations!! Enjoy this time!!
Bethany says
AHH! Congrats Courtney! So happy for you! :)
Marilyn says
What wonderful news!! Congratulations!
Christina says
Congratulations Courtney! I’m a long time reader and just know you’ll be a wonderful mother. So much to be excited for during this holiday season. I would LOVE it if you wrote about your pregnancy along the way as part of your blog…even if you don’t think everyone will be interested, another blog I read set up a separate page for family and pregnancy updates and I’ve loved following along. Best of luck during your pregnancy and beyond!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League says
CONGRATULATIONS!! So happy for you guys! Best Christmas present you could ever dream of!!
Thais @ Eats n Miles says
Congrats Courtney!!! Such wonderful news!!! I´ve been a reader for a while now and am so excited for you! You´re going to be a great mom! Please post pregnancy updates, we would love to hear from you and baby!! :)
Lauren @ Sugar Coated Sisters says
CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY AND JAY! So happy for the two of you!
Emily says
Ahhhh!! I’m so SO excited for you! You will be a great mom! Congrats to you and Jay!! <3
Molly@This Life Is Sparkling says
Ah! I KNEW it! Congratulations!
Leslie says
AHHHHHHHHHH!!! Congratulations!!! :) :) I hope you aren’t feeling icky and just loving pregnancy. It’s the best! I’m at 23 weeks and am loving every moment, especially finding out gender and laying in bed at night with my tea and she starts doing her ballet routine in my belly. NOTHING turns your day around than that little pitter patter. I’m so happy for you guys!
Lauren says
Congratulations, Court! What a blessing for you and your family. Wishing you all the best and joy as you prepare for your little one!
Colorado Gal says
Congrats Courtney!!
Julie says
Wow Congrats, what amazing news! The ornament is adorable and will be a great memory down the road :)
jessica simon says
OHHHH! Congrats to you and Jay! That is so exciting!
Kathleen says
As soon as I saw the title of your post two thoughts came to mind … one was that you were giving up blogging :( or two, you were pregnant. So glad to hear you’re pregnant and not giving up blogging. Congratulations!!! Very happy for you :)
Stephanie Abbott says
CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS!!!!! SO excited for you two!!!!!!! :D
Janet says
Hi Courtney! I’ve been reading your blog for a very long time and have never commented but I love reading your blog and I just wanted to say Congratulations to you and Jay ! :)
cami says
CONGRATULATIONS courtney!!!! thats awesome =)
Sarah says
I feel like I just found out a good friend was pregnant! Sounds crazy but I’ve been reading your blog so long I’m so happy for you! CONGRATS :)
Jessica says
Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys! :)
Michelle Levine says
New job AND baby on the way! Exciting things on the horizon! Congrats ;)
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
Congratulations, Court (& jay)!
I am exciting for baby bump posts… and I just love that ornament — too cute!!
Sending good thoughts your way for an easy pregnancy :)
Leigh H says
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m also expecting my second child in July! I can’t wait to hear the updates along the way! It’s such an exciting time in your life!!
Tina says
Congrats Courtney!! So happy for you guys.
Katie G says
AAAAAAAAAAAAH OMG OMG OMGGGG!!! :D CONGRATS COURTNEY! I’ve been reading for so long now and my face just lit up reading this!! I’m so so hapy for you I cannot stop smiling!!
WE NEED DETAILS PLEASE . oh my goodness this is so exciting, congrats again!
Karlee says
CONGRATS!!! (I have been secretly waiting for you to announce this :P). That is so amazing. I can’t wait to read all about your journey :)
You are going to be an amazing mommy :)
Debbie (Accidently Delish) says
omg courtney that is amazing!!! congratulations!! how exciting!!
Kate says
OH MY GOSH my stomach was rising up in my throat because if you weren’t going to announce you were pregnant i was going to be so upset hahaah CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
BakingSuit says
Aw congrats! Such fun.
Trisha says
Aww, congratulations. This is a wonderful post. Happy Holidays to your family of four. :)
Rachel S. says
Congrats That is AWESOME!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you both!!!!!!!!
Janice says
Congrats Courtney! I am so happy for you and Jay, and can’t wait to hear more about your pregnancy and preperations for “Baby Tooth”! Merry Christmas!
Steph @ StephSnacks says
YAY Courtney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!! What a merry Christmas :D
Christa says
Congratulations!! You guys are going to be awesome parents! And I’m sure Cody will be an equally awesome big brother ;)
Jenn says
Congratulations!!! So happy for you!
Amy Risner says
Courtney,
I have tears (of joy) in my eyes right now for you. You have gone through so much with your HA and all the things that come with it. I can’t even put it into words how excited and happy I am for you. You and Jay deserve this so, so much! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and CONGRATULATIONS!!
Amy
Lauren says
Congratulations!!!!! I’m a longtime reader and I know how much you’ve been working to make this happen. You’re an inspiration and I can’t think of anyone who deserves this more!!
Teri says
Congrats Courtney and Jay! A perfect time for baby news…you two will be wonderful parents. I am looking forward to all your baby updates!
Heather says
Congratulations!!! I have been reading and loving your blog for some time and have been praying for a post like this ever since hearing about HA diagnosis! I hope things are going well for you and not too much sickness! Also, congrats on your new job! I hope to hear (officially) what you will be doing there!! Merry Christmas!!
Jessie says
Yay!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Tracey says
So excited for you and Jay and congratulations! You will be wonderful parents and I’m so happy you have overcome your HA diagnosis!
Smile says
I knew it! All the not so healthy choices that you were finally enjoying and the lack of drinks made me think for sure you were prego……also hope you can’t get out of that all inclusive
Gigi says
Congrats Courtney!!! Long time reader (since the blog was a baby! ;)) and just want to say coming to your blog everyday really makes my day! You are such an inspiration, and I am so excited to hear this news!!! :)
Smile says
I meant can….not fun to be in Mexico when pregnant!
Courtney says
Oh, we’re still planning on going! I won’t be the only pregnant one in our group :)
Amanda says
congratulations!!!!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
CONGRATS! I was so excited reading this post because I knew what HAD to be coming at the end!!! So, so excited for you! :-)
Rachel {studio cuisine} says
Congratulations Courtney! Such fantastic news!
Gabrielle says
Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you and Jay :) Wish you all the best xx
michelle kim says
OMG OMG OMG! YAAAAAAY!
Awwww I’m so happy and excited for you guys :D :D
When you asked, “can you tell what’s missing?” I got CHILLS up my spine because I was so excited! Hehehe
Kim says
Congrats!!!!!! I’ve been reading for a long time and I know you were so excited to start a family!
Annette@FitnessPerks says
OHHHH my goodness!! CONGRATS!!!! SOOOOO exciting!
Anne Marie @ Rocky Road Running says
This is fantastic – LIFE CHANGING – news!!! Congratulations Courtney, you are going to be a great mom, I can’t wait to read all about it!! xoxo
Jen M. says
YAY!!! How exciting!!! So happy for you guys!!!!!
crystal d. says
Yay!!! I am so happy for you and Jay!!!!! Congrats!!!!! I am 7 months pregnant with our first (a little boy!!) and it is just so exciting. Everyday is a new adventure but it is an adventure that I am enjoying and everyday I look forward to what new changes my body is going through. It seems like a lot of the blogs I read the woman either just had a baby or are preggers and it is fun to be able to add your blog to that list!! Again congrats to you and Jay (and Cody too!!) and I can’t wait to read more details on how things are going and to someday see Baby Tooth!! P.S. I haven’t done it yet but I keep meaning to order that preggers snowman ornament!!!! Too freaking cute!!!
TessaJ says
Congratulations Courtney! It’s going to be a fun journey!
Megan@funsizedfitness says
Congratulations!!!!
Julie says
Congrats!!!! You two will make one gorgeous baby :)
Jillian @ Sprinkle Massacre says
COURTNEY! CONGRATULATIONS! I was waiting for this post for a long time. I am so excited for you and Jay – you are going to be such a great Mom! :) When are you due???
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian says
Wow, that is fantastic; congratulations!
Kaelin says
Congrats to you and Jay!!! I wondered if you were pregnant… and now a new job and a baby! 2013 will be a great year for your family!!! :)
Jennifer says
Congratulations!!!!!!!! That is so exciting and such wonderful news around the holidays, especially with the stuff you went through several months back with HA!!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says
OMG CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITING!!!! YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE THE CUTEST BABY I KNOW IT!!!! Can’t wait for updates!!! Will you find out the sex?!
Taylor @glutenfreemamalemay says
I have been reading your blog for a while now, and have never commented. But this post gave me goose bumps :) In the wake of everything that has happened in our world lately, what a joy to welcome some good news :) So very happy for you and yours :) Happy Holidays!!
Alexa says
OMG congrats!!!!!!! i bet this is the best Christmas present ever!!! you will be the perfect mother :)
Katie says
CONGRATS!!!!
Brooke @ Running In Heels says
OMG!! So excited for you!!! Congrats girl!!
Annie says
Congrats to you! What wonderful news! Longtime reader-first time commenter! I am due July w/ our first as well :)
Lizzie says
Congratulations! That is SO exciting. What a perfect Christmas gift you and Jay are getting!
Hannah says
Congratulations!
Juile says
My mouth literally dropped when reading this …CONGRATS!!!! So excited for you and your little one on the way! You will be a great mom!
Mary Burns says
Congratulations!!!
olviya@servingsisters.com says
Congratulations!!
erica says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Melissa says
Congratulations!! I had wondered if this would be coming soon, that’s so exciting :) you’ll be a great mom, and I LOVE the little Jets jersey as a fellow fan!
Jessamy @ The Rambling Asian says
Oh my goodness!!! Congrats!! That is so exciting! I know you and Jay will be wonderfully, amazing parents and I bet Cody will be a great help.
P.S. love the little jersey!
hayley says
oh my goodness! i got chills reading this :) congrats to you and jay!!
Jentry Nielsen says
Oh my goodness!!!! This is awesome news! I am so excited and happy for you two! CONGRATULATIONS! What a cute jersey too! :)
Bryna says
Congratulations! I had a feeling that you were pregnant and I am very excited to hear and see your journey with the pregnancy!
P.S. How did you tell Jay?
lindsay @ fuel my family says
AW congrats! Being pregnant is amazing (once you get past the all day sickness!). Enjoy every second, even when you feel like crap. Even though i had terrible sickness for the first 20 weeks i always appreciated it since I knew it was a good sign of a strong pregnancy!
Heather says
OMG! How exciting, congrats!
Alexandrina says
Congratulations!! Yay! :D
Cindy says
OMG that is SO exciting! I can’t wait to read all of your future posts!!!! :)
Mary wise says
I’ve been following your blog for months and LOVE it. I am sooooo excited you and Jay! Congrats!!
Rachel@Running Daze says
Oh my goodness how exciting! Congrats to you both! (That jersey is adorable by the way)
Jen says
Oh My Goodness Courtney!!!!! Long time reader and commenter here….CONGRATULATIONS X1238926178596!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you and Jay!!
kelly says
Congrats!!!
Alison says
Oh my gosh my jaw dropped when I read this!! Congratulations! So excited for you both! Love the ornament :)
Heather @ For the Love of Kale says
SO happy for you, Courtney! <3 I know how long and tough of a road it was to get things movin' with your body and I want you to know that I so admire you for being so open and honest. You've encouraged me in my own journey to getting my period back (still working on it! I'll get there!). You're going to have such a stunning baby! xo
kat says
how wonderful! congrats! you’ll be a great mom
Yellow Haired Girl says
I just squealed. Congratulations guys!!!
Meaghan V. says
Congratulations, Courtney! It took me over 5 years to get pregnant with my first child; I know the joy you must be feeling! My sons are now 6 & 3, and I am thankful everyday that I am lucky enough to be their mom. Enjoy!
Bethany @ Accidental Intentions says
Congratulations, Courtney!! I’m so happy for you and Jay!
Miranda @ Miranda's Munchies says
Congratulations!!! What wonderful Christmas news :) Best wishes to you and your ENTIRE family <3
Hannah R. says
How awesome!! Congrats to you both!
Mariska says
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! Especially after all you’ve been through. I know you’ve gone through a very difficult time and I’m so happy that you finally got pregnant! I’m really looking forward to all your stories about your pregnancy and can’t wait to see your little one in july. xo
Angie says
OMG!! Congratulations!! i’ve recently just fallen in love with your blog and have been spending a lot of time reading older posts!!! :) That’s AWESOME!! I’m pregnant with our first little baby (girl) in February!!! SO excited for you!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Baby tooth – I’ve been WAITING for this announcement! :) Congrats to you both, what a wonderful gift after all of your struggles!
cathy says
Congratulations!!
Alycia says
Congratulations! I’m so glad everything worked out for you. You’ll be a fantastic mom!
Anna says
Congratulations to you and Jay, Courtney! Thank you for sharing your amazing life with us! You were the first healthy living blog I stumbled upon and after that, there was no going back! I was hooked :) Happy holidays!
Kelly says
OH MY GOSH I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU
Marie says
Yay! Congrats. I am so happy for you both. I love hearing news like this and can’t wait to share in your journey and to see the little one later! I will definitely pray for you and the baby! ;) yay!!!
Lisa says
Oh my gosh! Congrats Courtney! This is amazing news!!
Jaime D. says
Congratulations!! That is so exciting!! I am due with our first in Feb so I know the feeling!!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I sooo had a feeling! When you mentioned the other day that you weren’t wanting salads recently, I was going to comment and say “Maybe you’re pregnant!” Because I couldn’t go near salad for about the first 14 weeks of my pregnancy! ;)
Congratulations to you! I am so so happy for you and your husband. If you ever want to talk pregnancy, email me! Me and Ash (from Food and Fitness Diaries) are due just one day apart, and we text each other all the time to talk about this stuff. We’d love to include you in our conversations!! :)
Shannon says
Congratulations, Courtney!! How exciting :) I am so happy for you and your family. I can’t wait to hear all about your journey. Happy Holidays!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Congratulations!! What a perfect Christmas gift!! :)
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
I am so happy for y’all!! Congratulations.
Katie says
That’s so exciting!!!! It’s funny how incredibly happy I feel for you even though I’ve never even met you. Congratulations!
Eva says
I’ve read your blog for quite a while now and never commented, but I think now is the perfect time to start! Congratulations! I’m also expecting in July, so I look forward to hearing about your experiences!
Molly L says
I think this may be my first time commenting but YAY I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! Congratulations! And also I have to add that this was probably the most creative way to announce it! I kept on thinking, what is so life changing about a christmas tree haha! And then to see the ornament… just, AMAZING!
sherry says
Congrats! So happy for the both of you. You two will be amazing parents.
Such a good ornament!
dee says
I read an Instagram comment that made me rush over to read this post for myself! How exciting!!! So many of the blogs that I follow are welcoming/have welcomed lovely little babies!! This is too fun! Congratulations!! What a perfect Christmas gift to the world!
Sarah says
ahhhh congrats Courtney!!!!!! I am so happy and excited for you!
Susan says
Congratulations! Such an exciting time…enjoy!
katie says
So exciting! Congratulations…and what a great time of year to announce it in person to friends and family :)
Marci says
I just got so excited, its weird how “close” you begin to feel to the blogs you follow! Congrats!!!!
Mo says
I knew it! Your food combos and lack of alcohol had me suspecting ;-). I just had my baby this past July (after overcoming HA). Congratulations a million times!!!!
e@thisnotedlife says
That’s so sweet! What a great announcement – congratulations
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
This makes me so happy!! Congratulations!!
Katie @ skinnyminniemoves says
Congrats!!!!!!! So happy for u! U will be beautiful preggers :)
Elizabeth says
Congratulations !! !! So cute how you told us about it. Love it
Elizabeth says
Ahh congrats!! I have been reading your blog for the past year and I am just so happy for the two of you. What a wonderful way to enjoy the holidays :D
April V says
That is GREAT!! Can’t wait to meet your little one!!
Was there any certain way you told your parents??
Luci says
Congrats! So happy for you and Jay!
Natalie says
It all makes sense now! Ahh bursting with joy :)
Conrgratulations to you and Jay. All the best!
stina says
Congratulations!! Such great news and what a cute post! – and how wonderful to see how much love and well wishes you are getting from all of us readers! Enjoy this special time to the fullest.
Andrea @Pencils and Pancakes says
OMG! Congrats! What an exciting time for you with the new job and everything. A great way to start 2013!!!!!!!
Alaina says
Congratulations Courtney!!!! You and Jay are going to have such an adorable baby. :-)
Antonia says
Congratulations, mommy and daddy-to-be! I’m so incredibly happy for you!!! Celebrations are certainly in order!
Nancy says
Oh, my goodness! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is such great news and I’m so very happy for you and all the families!! It will be such an exciting time for all of you and the new one is a very lucky little person to have you two for parents!!
Parita says
CONGRATS!!! Such exciting news! Y’all are going to be amazing parents. :)
Martha says
I have been reading your blog for a long time but have never commented. Just want to say a huge congrats to you & Jay! I am a Mom of four, children are such a blessing….so excited for you :)
Nicole says
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Congrats to the both of you! :) (and Mr. Cody, too!)
Julissa says
Call me a nerd… I’m going to school to be a dental hygienist so I LOVE that you call the baby “Baby Tooth” :P May I ask how you came up with this?
Jenn @ Be YOU at Be Me says
Congrats!!!! My hubby and I are expecting our first as well and we are due in July too! I look forward to hearing about your pregnancy journey. I have been finding pregnancy blogs to connect with and now I can keep reading yours : )
Lisa says
Congratulations! Are you going to find out what you’re having or be surprised? How did you break the big news to the rest of your family? All the best for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Angela @ Beauty in Strength says
What an amazing Christmas gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Courtney and Jay!!!!!!! Love and many blessings heading to your little family!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
Ahhh! CONGRATS!! I’m so happy for you!!
jeanne says
I smiled big time as soon as I saw that ornament! Congrats to you guys! Lots of love.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
Congrats girl!!! This gives me so much hope!!! :) You all will be wonderful parents!!
Angela says
Ahhhh!!! Congrats to you and Jay!!! Such amazing news. :)
Karla says
Omg!!! I’ve been waiting for this post. Not to sound crazy but hope you post lots of details from HA to now!!! Congratulations!!!!
elizabeth | notes, quotes & anecdotes says
congratulations, courtney!!! couldn’t be happier for you & jay :)
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
Congrats, Courtney! I just had my first baby on Halloween, and I can honestly say that the whole experience, including the pregnancy, has been the most incredible time of my life. I just know that you’ll be a wonderful mother, and I’m so happy for you! :)
Holly says
I am so so SO happy for you!!!!!!! And inspired. I am going through HA and have gained 15 pounds and am just praying and hoping my time comes.
Holly says
CONGRATS Court & Jay!!!
SO happy for you guys :D
& I LOVE how you announced it! XO
Danica says
Congrats!! I love reading your blog and can’t wait to read all about your journey into mommyhood :)
Shannon says
Congratulations, Courtney! I thought at first you guys were adopting another pet- no idea where that came from- but then I saw the snowman with the baby bump. \
It’s probably too early to tell but are you having a boy or a girl? What do you guys want more? My birthday is also in July- so is it close to the 23rd? (That would be crazy if your baby and I shared the same birthday!) :D
If you don’t want to answer all of the questions, skip the ones you’d prefer not to answer. I will not be offended.
crystal says
Oh my goodness!!!! Congrats I am sooooo excited for you guys!!!!
Elizabeth@myneonrunningshoes says
Yay yay yay!!! Congratulations! We can’t wait to hear more details! :-)
Emily says
Congratulations to you and your hubby! So happy for you, I am due with my first in Feb and it truly is the biggest joy (as you know) Praying for a smooth pregnancy for you and that you are feeling good! Looking fwd to pregnancy updates :)
Kristin says
Courtney, Congratulations! I love reading your blog and I’ve been wondering if you were pregnant with some of your food preferences lately but you did a great job keeping the secret! I had to work pretty hard too dealing with HA also this past year but thankfully, I’m due right after you in early August. I’ll enjoy reading about your pregnancy during mine! :)
Leah says
Courtney! That is great news. Sending happy thoughts and love to you two!!! :)
Julie says
Congrats!! I’ve been reading your blog for months now without posting at all, but I just HAD to say congratulations. Like many others, this post brought tears to my eyes and I couldn’t be happier for you :)
Krista says
Congratulations!
Kaitlyn says
congrats courtney!!!! how incredibly exciting. you will make for an amazing mother :)
Em says
Congratulations!! As a long-time reader, I couldn’t be happier for you :) With this great news and your new job, your blog has taken a really interesting direction and I look forward to reading about the journey ahead!
Rebecca says
Too adorable- so happy for you!!
Marie says
Congratulations Courtney and Jay! So very exciting!!! You will be great parents!!
Niki says
eeee so exciting!!! Congrats Courtney – you are going to be an AMAZING mom. I look forward to reading about your pregnancy more on the blog! You are amazing
Robyn says
Congratulations!!!
Julia says
Oh Courtney that is SOOO exciting! Congratulations! I just got chills, haha! I’m so happy for you!
Katy says
AHHH! Sooooo exciting! Congratulations. I am so excited for you and your family and I can’t wait to read about your journey to motherhood. :-)
Jaclyn says
I am so THRILLED for you both. No one deserves this more <3
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
What an exciting thing to find out around the holiday’s nonetheless! Congratulations, future mama!
Candice says
congrats! being a mom is amazing.. you are going to be great! SOOOO excited for you!
Erin says
Congratulations! I don’t know if I have ever commented before, but I’ve been reading your blog for a long time, so I feel really happy for you even though I don’t actually know you! :) What a great Christmas present for you two.
Beth says
YAY!!!!!! Congratulations! So, so happy for you!
Gillian says
AHHHH! I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for someone I have never met. Congratulations to you and Jay! Best christmas present ever :) xoxo
Tracy says
Congratulations!!! What an awesome Christmas gift to you both!
Tiffani says
SO excited for you! Congrats!!
Regan says
COngrats…that’s an adorable way to announce your exciting news!! i hope you’ve been feeling well!!! enjoy this time :)
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
Aww! CONGRATS! …… I’m so happy for you! It is an amazing ride- enjoy it! :) We’ll all be here with all sorts of unsolicited advice if you ever need it! HAhaha!
I told my parents last year as a Christmas ‘gift’ about our little bundle; after we had had some serious issues trying for our blessing—- best Christmas present ever- till he came!
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns says
congrats!!!! so thrilled for you :)
Kelly says
Congratulations that is such exciting news!!!! I’m so happy for you!!
Kassidy says
CONGRATS! That’s awesome! You and Jay are going to be great parents, so happy for you both!
Taylor Roberts says
congrats!! that is so exciting!!! what a way to start the new year!
Katie @ A Full Plate says
Oh my goodness!! Congratulations!! As soon as I saw the post title I knew it was a baby announcement :) I’ve been reading for over a year now and I actually reared up reading this! Just knowing you’ve been through some changes and health concerns…basically I’m thrilled for you and Jay!
Brenda says
I’ve been waiting for this post for months! Congrats to you and your family! Being a mom is the best. : )
Emily says
Congratulations!!!! That’s so exciting!! I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while now, but I’m not sure if I’ve ever commented. This post certainly calls for a comment though! Would it be totally weird if I said I had a feeling this post was coming because of the water bottle in the dinner pictures for the past few weeks? So excited for you, Jay, and Baby Tooth!!
Seema says
So excited for your family Courtney!!!! :D Congrats Congrats Congrats!!!! And right in time for Christmas – it really is the most wonderful time of the year!!! :)
Sophie says
Oh my goodness.. I am sooo excited by this news!! I know I don’t even know you.. haha.. but it feels like I do and I’m so happy for you both! xo
Sophie in Australia
Sue says
Congrats! Have a blessed Xmas C!
Laura says
I am SO excited for you!! (which is weird to me because I don’t even know you) I seriously felt a rush of happiness when I read this post. Congratulations to your family. You are going to be wonderful parents. That will be one lucky kiddo. Thank you for bringing some good news to the web!
*Andrea* says
congratulations!!! love the pics :)
Jessica @ Prayers and Apples says
Congratulations! I’m a new reader, but babies are always so exciting ♥ Yay! (Your ornaments are also super cute!) Merry-Almost-Christmas! :)
Rachel says
How wonderful, I’m so happy for you guys!
Sarah Lynn says
Oh my god, thanks for making me tear up. Congratulations Courtney, from a long time reader. I am so excited to keep reading and truly hope you will keep updating! :-) Lots of love, Sar
Bek @ Crave says
Omg I’ve got goosebumps! Congratulations you two :) Can’t wait to go through pregnancy with you now ;)
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Girl, you KNOW I’m so pumped for you!!! Thanks for letting me be an insider the past few months – I feel like I’ve been waiting for this FOREVER!!!
Nicole says
Congratulations! Can’t wait to follow you on your journey!
Sue says
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you, Jay and Cody!!!!
Sue
cait says
congrats mama-to-be :)
Brandi says
Congrats Courtney!!! So happy for you both!
Anna@ActiveFingers says
Woohoo! Congratulations :D
Beth says
Congrats Courtney!
Sienna says
YAY!!!!! Congrats Courtney! What a cute way to reveal the news :)
Sabrina @Work It Ms Jackson says
Courtney! I am SO happy for you two! CONGRATS!!!!
Sarah says
Sooo happy for you! It will be an extra-special Christmas for you this year :) Congratulations!
Holly says
Such exciting news! Congratulations to you, Jay and Cody! What a sweet and amazing blessing!!
Renee @ Fit For Motherhood says
Congratulations! That is so exciting. I can’t wait to follow you on this journey.
Jackie says
Congratulations! I really enjoy reading your blog and am so happy you and your husband have been blessed with this upcoming addition to your family! Can’t wait to hear what you are having
Kara says
oh my goodness! congratulations!!!! i’ve been reading your blog forever and couldn’t be happier for you :)
Noelle says
Congratulations to you and your hubby! I was so excited to read your post and see the exciting news (love the ornament!!). I look forward to reading your blog every day and I feel like I know you…..what a special time! Enjoy every minute!
Jessica says
Congratulations!! Long time reader…so happy for you! :)
Julie says
Ahhh congratulations!!!! SOOOOO excited for you! And what a perfect little Christmas gift for you and Jay (well…Christmas in July, too, I suppose). You’re going to be such a great mom!
emmie says
EEK!!!!!!!! YAYAYAY
Amanda says
EEEEK! Have been waiting for this post!!! So excited, congratulations Courtney! Big love to you and the fam xoxoxo
Tabs says
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So much fun ahead for you guys! :) So excited for you both (obviously)!!
Caitlin says
CONGRATULATIONS COURTNEY! You deserve this SOOOO very much. I’m so happy for you and hope that I will meet the little one someday. The post is beautiful too. <3
Miss Polkadot says
Congratulations, Courtney! Your way of telling through a Christmas ornament is so unique and this way you’ll always remember this special moment. I can just imagine how proud your Baby Tooth will be when knowing he/she had an own ornament on your tree before even being born :).
Jenny says
Congratulations!!!! So excited for you!
J says
I’ve been reading your blog for a long time (love it!) but have never commented. Every so often, I would wonder when this post would come, and now that it has, I’m so excited for you! Congratulations!! :)
Courtney says
Aww, well thank you so much! :)
Kristen@Change of Pace says
I just found your blog and am so glad I did. What a wonderful post to find! Congratulations!!!
Shayla says
Awwww LOVE how you announced it!!!!! So so excited to see the cats outta the bag and as you know I’m SO happy for you and Jay!!!! :) xoxo
Danielle D says
So I’m totally a little late, but, I have to wish you a huge congrats and Merry Christmas! This is such exciting news! And so happy to see that little JETS jersey!! (hopefully we’ll have a better season with an additional little fan haha :) x x x Danielle, a semi-long-time reader of your blog :)
Min says
Congratulations, Courtney!!! Ahhh!!!! I ‘m so so happy and excited for you and Jay!!!
Mikayla says
Congratulations Courtney! I’m a little late catching the news but no less thrilled for you and your hubby :) Wishing you many, many blessings this year!!
Emma says
OMG, I’m SO behind!!! I’ve been so busy over the holidays, I’m just now catching up on my favorite blogs! Congratulations!!! I’m super excited for you and Jay =)
elena says
congrats courtney. I was just wondering where the name “baby tooth” came from?
Courtney says
It’s a play off of “sweet tooth” :)