I read in a book once that you should never make dramatic decisions while pregnant like chopping off your hair. In theory, it sounds like a great idea — a new fun style when you’re maybe not feeling so hot — but in reality, the same hormones that made you think cutting off your locks on Wednesday would be a good idea, leave you sobbing in your bathroom on Thursday when your hair is six inches shorter.
I think the same theory should apply to other life decisions, like leaving your blog. When I initially made the (rash, very rash) decision, it seemed like it was absolutely the right thing to do. I needed a break and there couldn’t possibly be any other solution other than abandoning it all together. No posts here and there, no writing just when I felt like it. No. It had to be all or nothing because I feel like it and SO THERE.
And then the next day I’m sitting at my computer and I’m not blogging and huh, I want to. Like, a lot. I think I wanted to come back and tell you how I was convinced that the leggings/Ugg boots/North Face fleece uniform on college campuses had died out five years ago, but how I was apparently so very, very wrong. Yes, I pretty sure I wanted to come back and write about that.
But see, I had made this proclamation. And I even though my emotions were yelling, “IDIOT! You were WRONG!”, I figured the least I could do was stick it out and give myself the month-long blogging break, emotions and hormones be damned.
So I did. And you know what? It was the right decision. Because it gave me time to reflect on things and writing and made me realize that at least for the forseeable future, I can’t possibly give up blogging.
Not now, when there’s so much to talk about.
Specifically, This Little Baby — Due July 1, 2010.
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December 14, 2009 at 8:09 am
s
(long-time reader, not quite first time poster)
Wait wait wait…little baby?! Seriously?!
That is absolutely wonderful news! Congratulations to you both. Can’t wait to follow you on this next great adventure!
December 14, 2009 at 8:20 am
Mrs. Nic
Glad to have you back! I started following your blog in early November and was enjoying it quite a bit (for a few weeks, anyway!). Congrats on the baby!
December 14, 2009 at 8:21 am
A
A baby, a baby! Hurrah!
A thousand congratulations to your growing family. What wonderful news!
December 14, 2009 at 8:25 am
Katie
Nice to see you back, and congratulations!!
December 14, 2009 at 8:28 am
Taylor
CONGRATULATIONS! I’ve been reading your blog for years now, and even though I don’t personally “know” you, I do know that you will make an amazing mom!! SO happy for you! And SO happy that you’ve decided to keep blogging! Can’t wait to read about your growing family!
December 14, 2009 at 8:30 am
Hope
Congratulations! I very nearly teared when I read that last line. I’m so looking forward to reading all about this wonderful new chapter in your life!
December 14, 2009 at 8:47 am
Sarah
Wahoooo!! Go you! Congrats congrats congrats! It is an AMAZING journey.
December 14, 2009 at 8:58 am
Julienne
Congratulations Molly! So happy for you and Michael and Kodiak!
December 14, 2009 at 8:58 am
Ivy Beth
I knew it! Congratulations Molly…you are going to be a great mother. I’m so happy for you both!
December 14, 2009 at 9:08 am
Melinda
Congratulations!!!
December 14, 2009 at 9:15 am
Raven-Smiles
Yay! Congratulations!
🙂
December 14, 2009 at 9:16 am
Amy Jo
Welcome back and Congrats!!!
December 14, 2009 at 9:19 am
Tootie
Welcome back! And, of course, CONGRATS!! I’m so excited for you.
December 14, 2009 at 9:20 am
Kate
Yay!! Congratulations! I’m so glad you’re back : )
December 14, 2009 at 9:21 am
mags
WOW! Congratulations! Now you’ll have TONS of stuff to blog about 🙂
How exciting!
December 14, 2009 at 9:22 am
prinny
WOW… CONGRATS! That is awesome news – and the best come-back we could’ve wished for! All the best to you and your little family!
December 14, 2009 at 9:22 am
Jackie
Yay! Congrats again 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 9:27 am
Megan/SomewhatVoluble
I KNEW you’d be coming back to tell us this news! I’m so excited for you! Congrats!
December 14, 2009 at 9:35 am
PomJob
Welcome back… and congratulations!
December 14, 2009 at 9:38 am
Isabelle
(second time poster, avid reader!)
Omg a baby!!! Congratulations! Though I don’t know you personally, I love reading about your life and wish I could write half as well! 🙂 Looking forward to reading all about This Little Baby!
December 14, 2009 at 9:42 am
Em
you finally got that baby you so desperately wanted, how exciting, congrats!
December 14, 2009 at 9:42 am
fritz
YaY!!!!!!!!!!
I kinda figured as much, so happy for you and your family!!
December 14, 2009 at 9:42 am
KelleyK
Congratulations! 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 9:44 am
Moonjava
Congratulations, that’s great news!
December 14, 2009 at 9:49 am
Lucy The Valiant
That is PERFECT! congratulations!!
December 14, 2009 at 9:58 am
mb
SQUEE!! SO glad this is finally out. Official-on-the-blog congratulations, friend. 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 10:01 am
mandy
Wooohoo! Congratulations and welcome back!
December 14, 2009 at 10:03 am
ETM
Congratulations!!! That’s so wonderful! Merry Christmas!!
December 14, 2009 at 10:04 am
christina
Wow a big huge Congrats!
December 14, 2009 at 10:04 am
Shaina
Wow!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 14, 2009 at 10:13 am
Mrs. Jones
Oh. My. Goodness! I’m so happy for you! 🙂 And soooo glad you’re back!
December 14, 2009 at 10:16 am
itsybitsymama
I had a feeling about this, Molly! Congrats! I hope you’re feeling well.
December 14, 2009 at 10:19 am
Jenn @ Paying Myself
Squee!! Congrats!!
December 14, 2009 at 10:22 am
Amanda
I couldn’t be more excited for you!! Welcome back baby 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 10:27 am
dani
Congratulations, Molly! Such great news.
December 14, 2009 at 10:31 am
paisana
Congratulations!!!
December 14, 2009 at 10:34 am
Nicki
YAY! Congrats Molly!
December 14, 2009 at 10:35 am
Becky
Congratulations! I know how much you wanted this (at least as much as any of us readers can know), and I’m very happy for you and Michael!
December 14, 2009 at 10:37 am
Jen
Congratulations! I am so happy that you are back and I’m really thrilled for your wonderful news. How are you feeling? I can’t wait to hear how it all progresses. Hooray!
December 14, 2009 at 10:38 am
Lauren
Long time reader (and I’ve commented here and there) and I just wanted to congratulate you! I kind of had a feeling you’d come back with some news like this 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 10:39 am
Kaley
Yay! Now that it’s on the blog it’s totally official 🙂 Can’t wait to read all about this journey! Congratulations again 🙂
xo
December 14, 2009 at 10:40 am
Patience
Welcome back and CONGRATS!
December 14, 2009 at 10:40 am
notsojenny
congrats, that’s so exciting!
December 14, 2009 at 10:41 am
Jamie
Congrats molly!!!!!
December 14, 2009 at 10:41 am
Candice
Yay, congratulations!!
December 14, 2009 at 10:44 am
Emma
Congratulations, Molly! I’m so happy for you!!
December 14, 2009 at 10:50 am
Jessie
yay!! a baby!!! Congrats!
December 14, 2009 at 10:52 am
teachergirl
molly! you’re gonna be a mommy!
oh this makes me so happy. i hope i’m next. 🙂 (wow. i just said that out loud and on the internets!)
December 14, 2009 at 10:55 am
Kimberly Lee
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Welcome to the “Mama-To-Be Club”.
December 14, 2009 at 10:56 am
CJ
Longtime reader, rare poster–
Congratulations!!!! How exciting. I can’t wait to hear more about your journey. I’m 17 weeks along so not far ahead of you! Congrats again!
December 14, 2009 at 11:00 am
Kristen
Is it bad that I kind of assumed this was the reason for your break?
Congratulations! Enjoy your pregnancy — it is a wonderful time.
December 14, 2009 at 11:08 am
Kitty
yay yay yay yay yay!!!!!
congratulations!!
December 14, 2009 at 11:10 am
Shelley
Yay! I was thinking that was going to happen one of these days. Congrats!
December 14, 2009 at 11:11 am
littlehoneybear
I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been reading your blog for such a long time! I am SO very happy for you, Michael and Kodiak! I can’t wait to read all about your pregnancy!!!
December 14, 2009 at 11:11 am
brookem
congratulations! i know how much this has been on your mind. so happy for you.
December 14, 2009 at 11:12 am
Kate
How wonderful! We are so excited for you and Michael! Can’t wait to read all about this incredible time in your lives. My little one is turning one on Thursday – it is hard to believe. Your baby will bring so much joy to your life!
December 14, 2009 at 11:21 am
Allison
CONGRATULATIONS!
December 14, 2009 at 11:32 am
Nic
woo hoo! Congratulations!
December 14, 2009 at 11:38 am
Tara
Congratulations on your growing family!!!!
And I am so glad that you are back to blogging!
December 14, 2009 at 11:38 am
A. Marigold
Congratulations!
December 14, 2009 at 11:45 am
Anne-Marie
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! And well done to you and Michael 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 11:45 am
Jessica Lynn
yay!!!! omg you must be THRILLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cannot wait to follow you on this journey!
December 14, 2009 at 11:47 am
verybadcat
Oh, Molly. I’m so very happy for you. 🙂
Congrats!
December 14, 2009 at 11:48 am
Phoebe
Such wonderful news about the baby- Congratulations!!!! I can’t wait to read all about your journey! So happy to have you back!
December 14, 2009 at 11:48 am
Wiz
That is so exciting! Congratulations!!! I cannot wait to read about your pregnancy and little one.
December 14, 2009 at 11:49 am
stealthnerd
Welcome back and congratulations!! 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 11:52 am
Ashley
As I said in my tweet, I may have screamed upon finding out you were pregnant. That is GREAT news!! I’m so so so happy for you!!!!! Congratulations 😉
And welcome back, I’m glad you weren’t gone for too long!
December 14, 2009 at 11:59 am
Megan
Wonderful news! Congrats, mama!
December 14, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Jen
Congratulations!!!!!!!
December 14, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Julianne
Congrats, that is wonderful news!
December 14, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Lacey Bean
Yay! Congrats! One day before my birthday. 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 12:15 pm
girlrunningaround
Congrats! So happy for you!
December 14, 2009 at 12:16 pm
MG
Congrats Molly and Family!!
December 14, 2009 at 12:29 pm
HKW
Silently squeeling from my cubicle! Congratulations – this is wonderful news (and I’m so glad you are back!)
December 14, 2009 at 12:47 pm
heidikins
Squee! So exciting!!
xox
December 14, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Kimberli
OMG that is great news!!! Congratulations!
December 14, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Molly Cole
Yay! congrats!
December 14, 2009 at 12:59 pm
porkrolleggandcheese
Adding to the long list of CONGRATS!
December 14, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Anna at Hank and Willie
So, did you cut your hair? Can’t wait to see on Wed.
Oh and so so so so so excited, but you knew that already!
July babies are awesome.
December 14, 2009 at 1:05 pm
La Petite Belle
OMG! Congratulations.
December 14, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Kasia Fink
Ahhhh!!!! Congratulations, doll! I read your comment on my blog this morning and I was all… huh? Then it hit me and I rushed over here. I am SO happy for you and yes yes yes, also delighted we are pregnant at the same time. How FUN.
All the very, very best to you both.
December 14, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Terra
Congratulations!!
December 14, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Alison
Oh my God, a baby!!! I had a feeling! 🙂
Congrats Molly, you must be unbelievably excited!
December 14, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Sarah
[New-ish reader, first time poster]
Welcome back! We don’t *know* each other but I love reading your blog. Congratulations on the baby! VERY exciting!
December 14, 2009 at 1:36 pm
schmei
Congratulations!
Did you know already when you took the hiatus?
And, OMG, Kodiak is going to be the cutest with a wee babe.
December 14, 2009 at 1:37 pm
zoey
I think you should still write about the uggs/leggings and other phenomena as you observe them. Your observations of the little moments and details and subsequent interpretations are often astute and sometimes priceless…. nice post….the last line made me tear up. A baby. Joy and Magic.
December 14, 2009 at 2:01 pm
gemdot
you’ll be an amazing mother!!!!
my heart is bursting for you…congratulations!
December 14, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Shaba
AHHH! Yay!
Congratulations! I am so beyond happy for you and Michael, there are no words!
December 14, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Rose
Oh WOW! A huge CONGRATS goes out to you and your family! I’m very, very happy for you!! xo
December 14, 2009 at 2:17 pm
bing
That’s such exciting news! Congrats to you guys. I can’t wait to read about all your new pregnant adventures. 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 2:21 pm
inmytummy
I don’t comment often, but congratulations!!
And I’m glad your blog is back.
December 14, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Britt
AWESOME! I almost fell off my chair when I read pregnancy hormones. Congratulations to the both of you!!
December 14, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Janine
Congratulations! And yay your blog is back!
December 14, 2009 at 2:46 pm
tia
Congrats!!!!!!!
December 14, 2009 at 3:22 pm
KR
Congratulations!
I love following your blog – it reminds me of things in my own life sometimes, as I got married just about a year before you did (so it was fun to remember my own experiences as you wrote), and now I’m due in May – so it’ll be fun to see how you go through all this also.
So far, for me at least, it’s been fun, exciting, scary, sickening (for the 1st trimester), and a huge blessing. Enjoy!
Kelly 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Anna
Oh Molly, congratulations!! I’m so happy for you and Michael. I’m due in April and have loved being pregnant – I look forward to following you in your journey!
December 14, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Melissa
Congratulations!!
December 14, 2009 at 3:54 pm
alyndabear
EEEE Molly! I’m so happy for you, I’m squeeing. Congratulations blog-friend. Wheeeee. 😀
December 14, 2009 at 4:13 pm
hillary
congratulations!
December 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Amber
That is great news!!! I am so happy for you! 🙂 Welcome back, we have missed you!
December 14, 2009 at 4:49 pm
lynn @ human, being
woot!
wait … is this going to become a mommy blog then? 😉
healthy, happy pregnancy to you.
December 14, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Mel
OMG! BABY YAY!
December 14, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Suzy Voices
Oh, congratulations!!!!! 😀
December 14, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Kaci
AAAHHHHHH!!
Congrats 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 5:32 pm
heather
Delurking to congratulate you!!
Wow… I started reading and thought, “why is she comparing her decision to stop blogging to cutting your hair while pregnant? Hmmmm…. Is she… no… could she?… ”
And you are!!
I’m glad you’re back to the blog so we can hear all about the newest addition to your family. What a wonderful way to put a smile on my face on a blah Monday.
Hooray!
December 14, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Ashley
Ok, so I’ve been following your blog for over a year now and I think I’ve commented like once or twice… shame on me, I know. Your blog is one (of very few) that I have looked forward to the posts on a daily basis. I hated you being gone and I have to say that I am almost in tears of excitement for you. CONGRATS! *HUGS* My lil’ man is 7 weeks old tomorrow and I have to say giving birth to him was the absolute best thing that I’ve ever experienced. And being a mom is the coolest job ever! You are gonna LOVE IT!
December 14, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Kate
Ooh, I had a feeling something like this was up! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you (and Michael!). Yay!
December 14, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Mrs. D
Oh my goodness congratulations!!!! So glad to have you back. Can’t wait to hear about this new and oh so exciting chapter in your life.
December 14, 2009 at 6:19 pm
heather{dot}com
So glad you’re back and SO excited to follow This Little Baby! Congrats!
December 14, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Rachel
YAYYYY!!!!!!!!!! Congrats. Glad you’re back.
December 14, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Tamsyn
Congratulations and welcome back! I can’t wait to read all about your pregnancy 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 6:47 pm
littlespoon
I totally knew it. Congrats darling! 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Sarah
Congrats to you and your husband! You’re going to be awesome parents!!!
December 14, 2009 at 8:19 pm
judi
congratulations!! so exciting! can’t wait to hear/read all about it 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 8:46 pm
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December 14, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Heidi
ZOMG!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂
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December 14, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Stephanie
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I had hoped that you were gonna have some big announcement when you came back. This is so exciting. My own pregnancy dreams have been put off, so I am excited that you are going to be sharing yours with us.
December 14, 2009 at 9:41 pm
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Hooray, hooray, that’s wonderful news!!! 🙂
December 14, 2009 at 10:16 pm
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Great and happy news. Can’t wait to follow this adventure.
December 14, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Mike
Writing wise, I can’t think of anything better than this (though a certain cover letter comes close).
Life wise, you will compare everything to the moments you are going through now — and nothing will come close.
You know how I feel….but if you don’t, let me (try and) tell you, if it is possible to love a child more than you love A&E, then that is one amazingly blessed little one.
December 14, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Joo
What a fabulous way to let your readers know!
I had to do a double read to make sure I read it correctly.
Congrats a thousand times over.
December 15, 2009 at 12:18 am
Jennifer
Yippee! A baby! That is wonderful news!!
December 15, 2009 at 1:04 am
Kristen
Congratulations Molly! I have been reading your blog for almost 2 years but have never commented. I am so excited for you and Michael and can’t wait to read about your journey through pregnancy. I am due in the middle of June so it will be fun to read about someone going through a similar experience. Heres to a happy healthy pregnancy!
December 15, 2009 at 1:53 am
Laura @ so alaurable
Congratulations!! And glad you’re back.
December 15, 2009 at 2:46 am
Jenny
Omgsh! CONGRATULATIONS! That is absolutely amazing. Eeee!
December 15, 2009 at 5:05 am
signorina
OMG! That’s so exciting! Congratulations!!!! 🙂
December 15, 2009 at 9:23 am
Tiffany
Yay yay yay! Congratulations! So glad you’re back and can’t wait to follow along as you go through your pregnancy.
December 15, 2009 at 9:49 am
gibsondog
Congratulations!!! Oh, this is such a very exciting time!
December 15, 2009 at 10:47 am
Iz
I have been lurking for so long now but I had to come out of the woodwork and wish you a heartfelt congrats! this is wonderful news!
December 15, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Desperately Seeking Seersucker
I left you a little surprise on my blog…
http://www.desperatelyseekingseersucker.blogspot.com
December 15, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Bluebelle
Ahhhhhh! Congratulations! That’s wonderful news!
December 15, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Barb
Being almost 8 months pregnant right now….You are going to love it!!! Congratulations to you and Michael..that is GREAT news..
I can’t wait to see my little one…. you are going to love it!!!
December 15, 2009 at 5:25 pm
adriana
Congratulations!!! And welcome back! And wooo hooo about the baby!
December 15, 2009 at 5:58 pm
MegR
I remember reading the post when you got engaged! Thanks for sharing this news. Happy congrats to you and Michael.
December 15, 2009 at 7:52 pm
noringsattached
Congrats to you and Michael!!! I am so happy for the both of you!!!! How awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also? Super Happy you are still blogging 🙂
December 15, 2009 at 9:54 pm
ccr in MA
Congratulations! Such lovely news.
December 15, 2009 at 11:26 pm
A Little Coffee
Awwwww YEAAAAHHHHH! I know how much you want this, CONGRATULATIONS! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Also, can I put in a request for belly pics? Too much? Ok. I’ll shut up now. But I’m so excited for you!
December 17, 2009 at 12:30 am
Betsy Dail
Congratulations!! July 1st is an excellent day to be born, if I do say so myself 😉
December 17, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Anastasia
I KNEW IT!!!! I’m so happy for you both! Congrats Mama!
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