We are having a baby!
WOW….WOW WOW WOW. I can hardly believe it. We are going to have a baby! Do you know what it is like to want something so bad for so long it almost feels as if it’s never going to happen? Nick and I started dating when I was 15 and he was 16 years old. We have been married for over 5 years. I truly believe with all of my heart that my weight was the one thing that prevented us from starting our family sooner. I also believe that if it were not for the Biggest Loser I would not be experiencing this miracle today.
I have taken three home pregnancy tests. After the third positive test and squeezing my sore tender breast about a million times it finally sunk in that this was real. It’s funny because before I even knew I was pregnant I was talking to Nick and I said “it would be so neat if we found out we were having a baby and we told everyone at Christmas” When I showed Nick the positive test he said to me “Now you can do your Christmas thing” Keep in mind this was on Friday November 27th. The day after Thanksgiving. My response to him was “Um….yeah”. By Saturday morning I was like “Nick, it’s been 24 hours and I do not think I am going to make it until Christmas”. He laughed. Sunday goes by and I still haven’t told a soul. Monday is hear. I have to meet my mother after work for a radio remote and we sit and talk for over an hour and I do not say a word! It was killing me. My mother has been asking Nick and I when we were going to have kids for years and here I am pregnant and I haven’t said anything. Finally I came home from work Tuesday night, Nick was on the phone and I mouthed to him “We are doing it tonight” (meaning we are telling our families now because I will never make it to Christmas)
Nick and I head out to my mothers house in Shiocton. I had called my sister Karri and tried to get her to moms house with out giving it away but finally had to tell her over the phone to make sure she was at moms house in time. Nick and I walked in the front door, my mom, John, Jake and Stephanie are all sitting down eating dinner and my mom looks a little confused. She is trying to figure out why we were there in the middle of the week. I had a gift wrapped box in my hand and inside the box was a helium baby balloon that would pop out as soon as she opened it. I told her I had an early Christmas present for her. She shakes the box a little and starts tearing into it and as soon as she seen it she started screaming, jumping up and down and bawling. It was one the cutest most memorable moments of my life.

19 comments
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Oh my gosh Kristin!!!!!! Congratulations, that is so incredibly exciting!
I just smiled really wide in the midst of my tedious homework session
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Kirstin I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s going to be the best experience you will ever have! I have 4 children and I wouldn’t change one thing about any of my pregnancies. CONGRATS!!!!!! KEEP US POSTED!!!!!!!
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Kristin that is so amazing!!! My fiance and I want to have children but I know being 300lbs it would be a miserable pregnancy therefore tonight we went out and got ourselves personal trainers for christmas!!!! I have always wanted to get pregnant and I must admit that I know that it wouldnt be healthy now so hopefully with the help of a personal trainer we will be able to get healthier together and start a family after we get married!!!!
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Kristin — I woke Brad up for work tonight to tell him the lovely news. His response was damn Nick—Monday night at work someone asked Nick on when you were thinking about having kids and his response was August– Brad looked at him and said “dog you serious” Nick’s response was no and walked away. Guess what Nick is in for it once they got to work tonight, because Brad was about to congratulate him but didn’t know if he was joking or not. Congrats to the two of you and we look forward to your next 8mths of adventure.
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Congratulations Kristin! What wonderful news! Am so happy for you!
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Dear kristin, congratulations!! I am so happy for you!! I for one had to wait a while and get a bit of help before I could have my first born and I very well remember the happy moment when my doctor told me the good news. MK is now 5 1/2 years old…….
Enjoy it all and have a healthy, happy pregnancy!!
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CONGRADULATIONS to you both as well as your extended family. That is wonderful news, I am so happy for you. As I am sure half of America that watched you on the Biggest Looser is. Can’t wait to hear when your due date it, your progress through the pregnancy, as well as names you’ve picked out. Can’t wait to meet your new addition in 9 months.
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I am so HAPPY for you!!!! I love you! WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!
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Girl. Seriously. I am sooo Happy For you and Nick! I was at the gym when I got your tweet and I teared up a little because I knew that was something you set forth with your personal weight lose goals.
You are still inspiring us, and I hope to follow you in the blogasphere through this new journey!
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OH and btw, the 10th marks my one year on my diet! I am currently at -85 pounds and at 201! I havent been under 200 since seventh grade! I am hoping that this is the week at my weigh in.
Thank you for all the inspiration!
Josh
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Congratulations Kristin. How exciting! I lost my first two, so I can understand what it is to want it so badly. I just couldn’t be happier for you and your family. You have done so much to inspire so so many, I’m so glad you got to fulfill another dream. You’ll be a great mom.
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Kristin & Nick,
I am so happy for you both! Kristin I watched you through the Biggest Loser. You are such an inspiration to so many people. I am glad that you and your husband got something that you have been wanting! Congratulations to both of you and your families!
Joellen
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Kristin, that is an awesome story. I can actually picture your mom freaking out (and of course your sisters). Congrats
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Kristin I am sooooo happy for you!!! That is going to be one lucky and happy baby!!!
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I am SOOOOOO excited for you! It gives me HOPE that one day I will be able to get pregnant too! Never give up! YAY! We will definately have to have an online baby shower!!!
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Congrats! You are in for a treat!
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I am beyond happy for you both!!! If you have any questions I’m hear for you! I’m almost at Week 21 so I know a LITTLE BIT =) LOL
((hugs))
gayle in VA
Congrats again!!!!
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Can’t wait to read about your pregnancy! We were all routing for you when you were on the BL.
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That’s so great!!! Congratulations to you and your husband!!!
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I watched you through the beginning of your weight loss on the Biggest Loser and I followed you all the way through, congratulations on your pregnancy. I know all too well what it feels like to want a child and not be able to get pregnant. After countless fertility treatments and weight loss, etc… my husband and I became pregnant with our now 5 1/2 yr old son Cade. So, congrats to you and your hubby, May God Bless all of you!!!