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October 20, 2011


Baby Blodgett is on the way!

You can read our story here.

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  • On October 20, 2011 , Margaret said:

    How exciting!!!! Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , kaylen said:

    AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! i am SO SO SO happy for you!!! also april 15th is my birthday, so….that’s pretty awesome :)

    congrats again! eeeee i am so happy :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , kaylen said:

    oh yikes sorry about those emoticons…

  • On October 20, 2011 , Jamie said:

    Congratulations!!!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , natalie @ The SoHo said:

    I just squealed with joy! Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , krista {wed by hand} said:

    Ahhhhhhh! CONGRATS! I’m so happy for you two!

  • On October 20, 2011 , stephani said:

    wow, congratulations. isn’t it just… a miracle, yes! exactly the same thing happened to us. we had three iui & just in the cycle before we wanted to try ivf i became pregnant & am now 20weeks along, the baby is due in die middle of march.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Kelly said:

    I have followed your journey and despite never having met you, felt real joy for you and your husband this morning. Congratulations and enjoy this special time!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Vicki said:

    Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!! I am crazy-happy for you!!! I just know you will be the best mom! This is such happy news!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Julia said:

    Wonderful news! You really deserve this happiness.

    xx.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Camille said:

    CONGRATULATIONS MELANIE!! This is wonderful news and I’m so happy for you and your budding family :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Alia said:

    Aww, congratulations, Melanie!! That’s fantastic news, and I’m so happy for you! :D

  • On October 20, 2011 , Jennie said:

    That is amazing! Congrats and sending you best wishes and hugs! =)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Johanna said:

    Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Tiffany said:

    Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Jenn said:

    What wonderfully happy news, congratulations to you and your husband!! And yay for being done with the first trimester!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Meghan said:

    I’m crying happy tears for you! Elated. And I only know you through your blog.

    Congrats to you and yours! Its going to be a great adventure.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Kelly said:

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! You guys are going to be the best parents!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Mal @ The Chic Geek said:

    Oh my goodness, YAY!!!!!!!! Congrats!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Rhianne said:

    Congratulations, I’m so happy for you both!

  • On October 20, 2011 , LatteLisa said:

    Congratulations!
    This is indeed a happy post.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Megan said:

    YAY! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and hoping this would happen for you guys!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Kim said:

    Hooray! Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Barchbo said:

    YAY!!!! (In 90 point font!) So excited for you – what a blessing!

  • On October 20, 2011 , shelby@honeysuckle said:

    Congrats!! SO excited for you guys!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Amanda B said:

    So happy for you guys! Yay!!! I bet (s)he’ll be worth the wait!

  • On October 20, 2011 , The New Diplomats Wife said:

    oh my goodness, congratulations! I have been following along for some time and very excited for you and the new family!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Nicole said:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I could not be happier for you two! I wish I could give you a great big hug and an even bigger ice cream cone! Hooray for baby Blodgett! :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Nat said:

    Congratulations! I, like many I’m sure, feel as if this news has come from one of my old friends, despite us never having met before. I have read your blog and followed your story, and have always been touched by your bravery and honesty in sharing your experiences. I am so truly glad that you have got what you desire and deserve. Yay to several months of cute baby shower ideas and birth announcements!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Karen said:

    There were no sparkly blazers or choreography involved in this reveal, so I can’t say it’s BETTER than the Beyonce reveal. But it’s pretty awesome. Congrats to you and Ryan!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Fiona said:

    A big and happy congrats to you both!! I hope everything goes well for you! (:

  • On October 20, 2011 , Emily said:

    Congratulations to you both!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Mare said:

    Ah!! CONGRATS Melanie!!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Maggie [The Freckled Citizen] said:

    This is such fantastic news… it’s the best feeling in the world when good things happen to goo people. Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Natalie said:

    YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Alie said:

    YAY YAY YAY!!! Congratulations, Melanie!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Liz said:

    Oh wow! Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Katie said:

    Really cute pics. They feel so original to me too. I’m so excited for you two! I want to call your baby “Baby B” with an emphasis on the “B” so that the baby sounds like a rapper that I’m introducing.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Zoë {Conversation Pieces} said:

    Awww that is too cute… their smiles totally made me smile :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Cyd said:

    Yay yay yay! So incredibly happy for you both.

  • On October 20, 2011 , sarah said:

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , celeste said:

    whoa! congratulations to both of you!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Kaira said:

    oh my goodness!! Congrats to you! :-)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Lisa Michelle said:

    Yay!! That’s amazing news! Congratulations!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Carrie said:

    I’ve been following your journey on this and your other blog, and I’ve left comments before saying I’m thinking of and praying for you. I really did, and I am SO EXCITED that you guys are expecting. Congratulations, and I will continue to send vibes for a healthy pregnancy.

    Also, on a selfish note, I’m happy because you’ll probably come up with all these creative ideas that I may borrow (with credit) for our house and family. ;)

  • On October 20, 2011 , domestikate said:

    Brilliant news, congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Susan M. said:

    Congratulations! :D That is such exciting news!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Gloria said:

    Wow, SO happy for you both! Congrats!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , postcards and pretties said:

    congrats!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Miranda said:

    Yaaaaay! Congratulations my dear! I really and truly couldn’t be happier for you! Wishing you a lovely and happy pregnancy!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Leslie said:

    Wheee!!! Congrats!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Stefany said:

    Congrats! So exciting!

  • On October 20, 2011 , tiffany said:

    crazy awesome. best wishes m. you’ll have to start looking into a baby bike seat now! xx

  • On October 20, 2011 , nole said:

    Congratulations Melanie!! I’m so, so, so happy for you!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , sharon garofalow said:

    This is the BEST news! Congrats to you guys! I look forward to seeing how the rest of your pregnancy goes and how you are as a mother (because I can tell that you are going to be kind of awesome if that half wall is any indication.) Your whole world will change in April and I look forward to the life lessons you will share, the new direction of diys and most awesome kid’s parties ever!

  • On October 20, 2011 , pinkcupcakevintage said:

    YAY GOD! So happy for you guys!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Emily B. said:

    So excited for you! I’ve been following you for awhile, so I know that this is something you have really been trying for. Although my husband and I aren’t currently trying to get pregnant, that is on the horizon, and I have concerns about my own fertility. So following your story and now your wonderful news gives me a little more hope. Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , emily said:

    congratulations! i am so excited for you! and i love your adorable photo booth announcement.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Amanda Jane said:

    This is so exciting! I’m so happy for you!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Janey said:

    Congratulations! I’ve been quietly following along with your journey and I’m really happy for you!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Abigail said:

    Congrats! Wishing you the best as you start a new family!! =)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Tara said:

    So happy for you! I’ve been following you over on babble and this is such a great addition to your story. Just perfect :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , jenni bailey said:

    Aw, congrats! It will be fun to see all the baby stuff working its way onto your pretty blog. :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Victoria said:

    Hooray my friend, love the photos:)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Sarah Ann Noel said:

    omigoshomigoshomigoshomigosh.
    YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Amy@OldSweetSong said:

    HIP HIP HOORAY! So happy for you both. xo

  • On October 20, 2011 , Jake & Jamie Bartlett said:

    Congratulations! That’s such wonderful news!!! I’m sure there will be future posts filled with the coolest looking baby-things ever :) .

  • On October 20, 2011 , Helena - A Diary of Lovely said:

    yaay! Great news Melanie, congratulations to both!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Natalie said:

    wow, congratulations! thats so fantastic for you both!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , beth said:

    congratulations!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Angelique said:

    Felicitations!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , jenn said:

    wooho! A huge congrats to you both. I have been following your story and this is the best news! So happy for you and looking forward to reading more

  • On October 20, 2011 , stephanie said:

    yipeeeee! congrats. xo

  • On October 20, 2011 , Lindsay said:

    eeeeee! such happy news. congrats!
    love, lindsay

  • On October 20, 2011 , Angela said:

    Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , cathie said:

    so happy for you, mel!!!! you’re going to LOVE being a mama. congrats!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , d-dawg said:

    Melanie and Ryan, I just commented over at the other blog but I I think I’m supposed to do it here. I am so happy for you!!! I cried as I read your news remembering the morning I found out we were getting Mack. Nothing compares to that feeling. I can’t wait for you to have your little baby in your arms. Congratulations from the Harlows!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , rubi said:

    Congrats!

  • On October 20, 2011 , holly said:

    OMG, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Erika Peterson said:

    I can’t even tell you how excited I am for you – after following your story for so long, this is exactly what I hoped would happen! CONGRATS!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Michelle said:

    I am soooo happy for you guys. This announcement is perfect, and so fun and I want to keep it up on my computer all week to make me smile. And btw, did Ryan get a Don Draper haircut? He looks so professional!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Erica said:

    SO SO happy for you. I have loved reading your heartfelt posts on the Being Pregnant blog and am so happy to share in your joy!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Diana said:

    Those are the cutest photos! You look so excited in all of them! Congratulations you guys! Can’t wait to read your story!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Lisa said:

    YAY!!! I am so so excited for you, I had to run in and tell Jeff as soon as I read this. We could not be happier for you two! You will be such awesome parents!!! YAY!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , mackenzie said:

    Melanie!!!! I’m so deeply happy for you! Your pics brought tears to my eyes! Congrats and I cant wait to follow how you’re doing!
    xoxo,
    Mackenzie

  • On October 20, 2011 , Trude said:

    OMG congratulations to you both!! This announcement is my fave. :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Lauren said:

    Congratulations! I’ve been a quiet follower for a while and actually wondered how you were doing last night. What a great surprise this morning! God is good!

  • On October 20, 2011 , ag. said:

    AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!! CONGRATULATIONS! Soooo so excited for you guys! It’s been so emotional following your story and I’ve been so in awe of how brave you have been. I cannot even imagine how you must be feeling! Congrats!! LOVE the way you’ve shared this great news!

  • On October 20, 2011 , mommaruthsays said:

    CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS!
    I’m over the moon excited for you both…this is the best news I’ve ever heard on a Thursday :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Stephanie said:

    congratulations!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Maggie Rose said:

    AHHHHHHHH! YAAAAAY!! Best news EVER. Awww and now I’m tearing up! So excited and happy for you both.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Marlena said:

    I got chills! Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Sarah Rooftops said:

    Congratulations! Wonderful news!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Francine said:

    Congratulations! What joy! So happy for your family’s miracle!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Melissa said:

    So excited for you!!! Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Shannon said:

    Such joy and happiness!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Liz {Sequins & Stripes} said:

    Oh my gosh, SO SO SOOO happy for you!!! Congrats!

  • On October 20, 2011 , kristin said:

    YAAAAY! i’ve never met you but have been rooting for you along your journey – it makes my heart sooo happy to see that you’re expecting! congratulations, i hope you have a wonderful, stress-free pregnancy and birth. ((hug from a fellow mama))

  • On October 20, 2011 , w said:

    OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!! I actually teared up!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I wish you the sweetest pregnancy………….. can’t imagine your excitement!!! OMG!!! :) :):)

  • On October 20, 2011 , brianne said:

    Congrats! Super huge congrats! You’ve brought such a great perspective to your journey and I’m so happy for you that its going in a happy direction – can’t wait to see what cute baby stuff you show us :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Hannah said:

    SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH!!! CONGRATULATIONS.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Victoria said:

    Awh! Congratulations! :) Those photos are so so cute. :) x

  • On October 20, 2011 , tara said:

    Long-time reader, first time commenter but such a big, wonderful post called for congrats. My eyes filled with tears when I read this. So happy for you all!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Haley K said:

    WOOHOO!! Goodness you guys are one cute couple…and how wonderful you’ll be adding a cute baby to your little fam! :) The second and fourth pictures of you made me giddy. So happy for you two!! Hope you’re feeling okay…and hope that sweet baby is growing healthy and strong. xoxo

  • On October 20, 2011 , Flo. said:

    AAAAAH! Amazing, congratulations!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , jes said:

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Carrie said:

    Yaaaay! I know you’d been wanting this for a long time and am SO excited to hear your good news! I’m sure you’ll be the BEST mom. Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Natalia said:

    I just love you so much!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Suzanne said:

    So happy for you!!! Congrats! Yay!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Lena said:

    OH MY EFFING GOD I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Glade said:

    Wow! great way to share the good news. Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , casey said:

    congratulations! what wonderful news…

  • On October 20, 2011 , lesley said:

    SO EXCITING! babies are so fun.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Merritt said:

    Yippie! I’ve been silently cheering you on and I am so happy to read your exciting news. Congratulations!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , gina bina said:

    Congrats! I love to hear success stories. I’m just a few weeks behind you, due May 23rd. Almost seems too good to be true :) .

  • On October 20, 2011 , sarah w said:

    congrats and congrats!!!!!!!! wahoooo!!! my guess is a girl.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Jennifer said:

    Ohhhh, congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Annie said:

    Congrats!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Meghann said:

    oh, wow! congratulations! you really deserve this!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Ashlea Walter said:

    Gasp! What wonderful news. I wish you the best because having a baby will definitely be your new fave.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Katie said:

    CONGRATS! So happy for you two, reading about your struggles has meant a lot to me. Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Ashley said:

    Hurray! I’m so happy for you! This is wonderful news!

  • On October 20, 2011 , marta said:

    oh. my. goodness. this is the best news i’ve heard all day. congratulations melanie. you and your hubby will love that baby to the moon. so happy for your growing family. wishing you a wonderful blissful pregnancy. hooray!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Lindy said:

    Oh my goodness! I’m so ecstatically happy for you both! Yay! Congratulations!!!!! Doing a seriously awesome happy dance for you over here! Woot, woot!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Charisse said:

    YAAYYYY!! I cannot say enough how excited I am for you guys!!!! I’ve been following your story through your pregnancy posts, and I am just so, so, so amazingly happy for you! This news just made my day so great. :) Congrats!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Marisa said:

    Congratulations Melanie and Ryan!

  • On October 20, 2011 , brooke @ s + b said:

    melanie, i got teary reading how everything happened. so excited for you!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Marla Smart said:

    I am so very excited for you! I pray you have a wonderful pregnancy! :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Erika Z said:

    Such wonderfully happy news!!!! Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , kim said:

    speechless! So happy for you guys that I got all teary…. such happy news!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Mallory said:

    YES! I’m so happy for you, Melanie! Your baby is going to be oh so lucky to have such a creative and altogether hilarious mom. With Tim Gunn for an uncle! Ha!

    (I made that joke because I’m pretty sure you find Tim Gunn to be the grandest but if I’m mistaken – just ignore that Gunn-reference. Anyway – HURRAH!)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Vanessa said:

    I’m in my cubicle at work and I totally had to stifle my squeals!!! I’m so, so happy for you, Melanie! For both of you!! Thank you, God for giving this gift to this family!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , lisa said:

    yay!! congrats to the two of you!! :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , hannah singer said:

    overjoyed for you!! xoxo

  • On October 20, 2011 , Brooke Premo said:

    Aaahhh!

    Melanie! I have never been so happy to hear news about a person I don’t even know in real life in my whole life, but this is the best news!!! Congrats, congrats, congrats! You will be such a great Mommy!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Rachel (heart of light) said:

    Huge congrats, you guys! How wonderful!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Rachel said:

    I am so amazingly happy for you! This baby will light up your lives, that is for dang sure. I know that you have wanted this for so long, and it makes the pregnancy that much more awesome. Every pregnancy is a miracle, and your story has helped me realize that, and appreciate my own children all the more :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Rebecca - A Daily Something said:

    OH YAY! Congratulations, Melanie!!!! :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Tamsin said:

    Yay! We tried for two and a half years before we got pregnant, and now our little boy is the light of our lives. I know how you must feel! :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Katie said:

    eeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkk! I teared up reading your good news! that is SOOOOO freaking exciting! you guys so deserve this so much! so happy for you!!!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , lindy said:

    i am so happy for you! What a blessing it is to hear this news as I have been reading and keeping up on this process for you. Go baby go!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Bridget said:

    congratulations!! what a blessing. My birthday is april 12th and it’s an awesome month for babies :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Tiffany said:

    Congratulations on such wonderful news! One of my very best friends has been going through this for awhile… their miracle hasn’t happened yet, but so encouraged that yours has!

  • On October 20, 2011 , emma said:

    Wow!!!!! Thats so awesome!!!! Congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , nicole @ deliajude said:

    blessings upon blessings.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Chessa! said:

    I am so thrilled for you. I have been quietly following your story for a long while and I have been hoping for this day for you. I was not as brave as you when I was going through the pain of infertility – I couldn’t talk about it or share it with anyone. I also recently saw your video on the redbook site….you are an inspiration – such a strong woman. congratulations!

  • On October 20, 2011 , kristen said:

    YYYYYEEAAAAAAA!!! Congratulations!!! That is soooo awesome! what an answer to prayer! i love it!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Treva said:

    How cute are you? Seriously, someone tell me, because you have blasted through whatever cute parameters my feeble mind has ever been able to rig up. My cute paradigm is all kinds of messed up now. But this is a worthy piece of news so I totally forgive you.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Katie said:

    I KNEW it as soon as I saw the title! So excited for you two. :)

  • On October 20, 2011 , Caroline said:

    So happy for you!!! I commented when you disclosed your fertility problems- we had been trying for over two years… You wrote-’here’s hoping for a miracle for the both of us’- and I am pregnant too! We are due Feb 12th. Still am right there with you when you say the heaviness of the struggle doesn’t leave you. Take care and a huge congratulations.

  • On October 20, 2011 , Rachel said:

    Melanie!! I am over the moon happy for you. What a special announcement. I wish you very well for the rest of your pregnancy and for the upcoming arrival of your little one. Get as much rest as you can now :)

    Many congrats!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Nicole said:

    Congratulations! Such beautiful beautiful news. x

  • On October 20, 2011 , Amanda (wit and whistle) said:

    Aww congrats Melanie!!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Anjuli said:

    omg congratulations! i’ve been following your blog for a couple years now… and i’m so happy for you!

  • On October 20, 2011 , Gaby [The Vault Files] said:

    So happy for you! Congrats and all the blessings ;)

  • On October 21, 2011 , sedd said:

    i literally gasped! that is amazing! much love to you, happy birds!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Ali said:

    WOW! big congratulations!!!! i feel like i know you – that’s how excited i am for you!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Danelle said:

    Congratulations! energy of the universe is my fave.

  • On October 21, 2011 , Hatice said:

    Yay!!! So happy for you, congratulations!!!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Sarah said:

    Oh my gosh, Melanie, congratulations to you both! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us, your articles have helped me so much better understand a friend who is going through the same thing. I’m so happy for you, and your little one is going to have the most awesome parents!

    xx

  • On October 21, 2011 , Ivana said:

    congratulations! i’ve discovered your blog during my bed-rest pregnancy (and now i’m blessed with a 4 month old beautiful girl) and it was such joy to read and i am so happy for you. although we never met, i even shed a happy tear when i read this. you are in my prayers… lots of love from croatia

  • On October 21, 2011 , Annette said:

    Oh, Melanie! I am so happy for you and your husband! What an absolute blessing! Praying for you and little baby Blodgett, that you both remain healthy and happy on this beautiful journey!
    God Bless xx

  • On October 21, 2011 , Annika said:

    I would be lying if I said I hadn’t been hoping for you to write a post like this! Congratulations, you guys! So happy for you!!!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Kyla said:

    Congratulations! So exciting!

  • On October 21, 2011 , The Lil Bee said:

    I have been waiting and hoping and thinking of you for SO long, Mel. Congratulations to both of you—all of you! xo

  • On October 21, 2011 , Lynne said:

    Wow. Congratulations!!! I found out yesterday that a friend is also due in April. They have been trying for three years. Yip

  • On October 21, 2011 , Nicole said:

    YAYYYYYYY!!! oh my gosh, how exciting! Congratulations!!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Missy said:

    Oh Melanie -this is such a happy wonderful announcement! I gotta be honest – I was praying for you guys to be blessed with a pregnancy. I know, that sounds super creepy because I don’t even know you! But I’m so happy for you – being a mom is the best job EVER. Get ready for the best times of your life!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Patty Barrett said:

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! So wonderful. Congratulations!

  • On October 21, 2011 , vanessa joie said:

    this is the HAPPIEST news. congratulations sweet lady!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Kirsteen said:

    Wow, huge congratulations to the two of you! x

  • On October 21, 2011 , mary-straton smith said:

    Melanie, I am so happy for y’all! I’m such a huge fan of your blog, and I feel like i know you! Congratulations to you both!

  • On October 21, 2011 , jozen said:

    yay Melanie!!! I am so happy for you both! i read your blog daily and know it was a struggle for you at times. God is good!!! congrats!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Amanda Blair said:

    A million and 1 congrats to you and your hubs! I am so excited for you and in celebration of this huge moment in your life, I would like to give you a couple high-fives, so please open the link and high-five with me! http://www.ihighfive.com/

  • On October 21, 2011 , Angela C said:

    Seriously SO happy for both of you! You are going to be an amazing mother and I am excited to meet your baby! I hope you are feeling well!! :)

  • On October 21, 2011 , jessica said:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is such exciting news!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Stacey said:

    Congratulations!!!!

  • On October 21, 2011 , danni. said:

    ROOMIE!!!!!!!! congrats congrats congrats x 100000 my dear friend. I am filled with tears of joy, just reading about the whole process this journey has been for you & Ryan and now the most absolutely wonderful news ever. So excited for you both! Can’t wait to meet your little baby who will be growing in your tummy at ALT ;) I’ll totally be on pregnancy duty for you and will run and get you whatever you need, since you’ll be so far 6 months along when I see you. Dude. This news totally made my weekend.

  • On October 21, 2011 , Peaches said:

    tears in my eyes thinking of your happy news! What a beautiful reason to celebrate. Congrats, congrats a million times over :)

  • On October 21, 2011 , amanda said:

    what a blessing. so excited for you.

  • On October 21, 2011 , Lauren at TwIn Style said:

    Yay and a big time congratulations! I have been following your journey, which you write so beautifully (and sometimes even hilariously) about, so reading your news was very exciting.

  • On October 21, 2011 , Allison @ House of Hepworths said:

    Congratulations!! We also suffer from infertility and our daughter is an IUI baby, so I totally know where you are coming from. So double and triple congrats to you!!!

    Also, my sister in law is a Blodgett. I wonder if you guys are related!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Emily said:

    Amazing news! Congratulations!! Enjoy every second- it goes fast!

  • On October 21, 2011 , pamela said:

    so happy for you THREE! congratulations! can’t wait to hear more.

  • On October 21, 2011 , KT said:

    That is extremely exciting!!! I wish the absolute best for your family! What a great way to announce your news, too! Baby Blodgett is going to be beautiful!!!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Annie said:

    I am coming out of months of lurking to say, YAAAAAAAAY!! How absolutely wonderful for you guys!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Jessica said:

    MEL!!! Congratulations in oh so many ways. I am so happy for you two I feel like crying. What a wonderful wonderful miracle. Love you!!

  • On October 21, 2011 , alyson said:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! so excited for you. :)

  • On October 21, 2011 , Erica said:

    Goosbumps and cheers! I just read this post and I can’t tell you how very happy I am for you and your husband.

    Reading all of your posts about this whole babymaking process and the emotions that go with it has been so touching. It truly made me so grateful for my own little ones and to love on them a lot more!

    I am so very happy for you both!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Jackie said:

    I’m literally sitting here crying for you. I cannot think of better news. I love love love this. Thrilled for you. Couldn’t be happier. Trying to sound so sincere because I’m just so happy for you.

    CONGRATS!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Lisa said:

    CONGRATULATIONS! I read your story and started to cry. I could feel your pain and am so very happy for you!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Kayla @ Exquisite Banana said:

    OMG!!!!! Melanie, I am so unbelievably overjoyed for you both. Many many congratulations to you and Ryan. Your baby is already so loved. What a gift!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Randi said:

    Happy news, indeed! Congratulations! Wishing you a perfect second and third trimester!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Christina said:

    YEAH!!!!
    Congrats, Melanie! I’ve been rooting for you guys since you started writing on babble, hoping that you would get to post this happy news someday soon.
    Lots of love to you and baby Blodgett!

  • On October 21, 2011 , Chloe said:

    best news ever! congrats on your little bean!

  • On October 22, 2011 , christine said:

    OH MY GOSH!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

  • On October 23, 2011 , Dee Dee said:

    So wonderful! God is good. All the time. Enjoy this time.

  • On October 23, 2011 , size too small said:

    ahhhhhhhh! so excited for you guys! i know it’s been a long road- congratulations!

  • On October 23, 2011 , shalini said:

    Wow, congratulations! So happy for you!

  • On October 23, 2011 , Down and Out Chic said:

    oh melanie congratulations. i’m so excited for you guys! yay!!!!

  • On October 23, 2011 , Alyssa said:

    Oh my goodness, what a delight to hear your news. I can only imagine how excited you and your husband are. Congratulations! That precious little boy or girl is a blessed baby :)

  • On October 24, 2011 , Sarah said:

    Congratulations!! I love your blog and have had my fingers crossed for you! All the best for your little family.

  • On October 24, 2011 , kasey at girl in the gray house said:

    what wonderful news!!! and i have to say that your baby will have the best birthday ever – i was born on April 15 and no one ever forgets your birthday when it’s tax day! congrats to you and your husband!

  • On October 24, 2011 , alli said:

    That is so wonderful! Congratulations to you guys, you are adorable! Wishing you many more blessings during your pregnancy.

  • On October 24, 2011 , Melissa said:

    CONGRATULATIONS, Melanie!!

    I’m crying happy tears for you. I’ve been hoping that I’d see this kind of news on your blog soon. HAPPY DANCE!!

    You’re going to be the kind of mom I hope to become.

  • On October 24, 2011 , courtney said:

    Hooray! I’ve been lurking and hoping. So happy for you. :)

  • On October 24, 2011 , julia wheeler said:

    omg!!!!!! so happy for you!! that story just gave me goosebumps!! and hope :)

  • On October 24, 2011 , Caroline C said:

    Oh, Melanie! I am so sincerely happy for you both. What fantastic and beautiful news. You must just be over the moon!
    Congratulations.

  • On October 25, 2011 , Jessie said:

    Melanie, I’m so excited and happy for you!! Congratulations!!

  • On October 26, 2011 , Elise said:

    oh my goodness! Congratulations. What happy happy news!

  • On October 26, 2011 , Dawn said:

    It feels strange for me to be this excited for you but I AM! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!! I’ve been reading your tales of trying and have felt so sad for you and now I’m so very happy! I look forward to being a part of your journey (that’s right I do and I don’t care how awkward that sounds, ha!). Congrats!!

  • On October 26, 2011 , Jen Jafarzadeh said:

    Melanie, I am so so happy for you! That is the best news! I’ve been thinking good thoughts for you while following along on your journey — congrats! I even shared your infertility blogging with a friend who’s having a hard time, and I know it’s been helpful for her. You are going to make one amazing mama.

  • On October 27, 2011 , Christi said:

    Yaaay! Such happy, happy news! I have prayed for you and your husband many times, and I’m so thankful that God has blessed you with this new little life! Congratulations!!

  • On October 27, 2011 , Agnes said:

    Congratulations!! That’s great news!
    I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and though I have not commented before, your story was on my mind. I actually read about the bowties as bumb-accessories first and then started looking for this post. So wonderful!

  • On October 28, 2011 , jennifer said:

    i am minutes away from photographing a birth (sitting in a birthing center waiting!) and i am catching up on your blog. so many miracles happening around me! i can’t even express how thankful and happy i am for you and your husband. this news just made my day. congrats melanie!! sending you much love!
    xo
    j.

  • On October 29, 2011 , Sarah said:

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! I have aside many a prayer for you and your husband. Can’t wait to hear all about your new journey! I’ll be smiling all day knowing miracles do
    Happen. Congrats again! (PS. My birthday is April 14! Its a good week to be born. ;D)

  • On October 29, 2011 , Lindsey Morningstar said:

    Congrats!!!! Such proud parents already :)

  • On October 31, 2011 , alana said:

    Congrats! It’s so kind and honest of you to share your story. I really appreciate that as a reader.

    All the best to your new family! :)

  • On November 1, 2011 , Kim said:

    I am obviously so late to this news, but eeeek!!! Congratulations!!!

  • On November 1, 2011 , Analise said:

    Congratulations! What delightful news! Wishing you and yours all the very best.

  • On November 1, 2011 , Kelly said:

    Wow, congrats!!!! It is such a treat to check back on your blog today and see this very happy news!

  • On November 2, 2011 , Harriet said:

    Waheey!! I haven’t checked my google reader for a couple of weeks and wow I held my breath when I saw the title of this post and then there was the photo Congratulations!! What wonderful news :)

  • On November 7, 2011 , ab said:

    i havent been on this blog in a while, and i was browsing a baby blog and had this overwhelming feeling to come here and see if you had any updates on your process. so imagine my delight when i saw this happy news! congratulations and many happy wishes to your family!! <3

  • On November 9, 2011 , Kristi said:

    Congratulations! I’m so happy for the two of you.

  • On November 11, 2011 , aspiring kennedy said:

    wow!!! just now seeing this. so very happy for you. i have been watching your journey for a while, and this brought a big smile to my face. congratulations! what a happy thing to celebrate!

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