Let’s start today’s post with a pop quiz. I like to keep my readers on their toes. If you’re a regular reader, you know that I’ve been posting with less frequency than usual. I’m sure you’ve been wondering why and I don’t want to leave you in the dark any longer. Let’s see if you can guess the reason.
Maryea hasn’t been a consistent blogger in recent months because:
a.) She is a lazy person and doesn’t feel like posting frequently.
b.) She’s lost interest in blogging and may quit soon.
c.) She’s pregnant and exhausted.
d.) She’s taken a part-time job at a local farm.
If you guessed C, you are correct. I’m pregnant!
That’s the good news. The bad news is that this little peanut has sucked the energy right out of me, leaving me with just enough to take care of my family. What’s left goes to the blog, but as you can tell, it hasn’t been as much as I would like.
I’m hoping that I’ll turn a corner soon and my energy levels will return. I’ll be 13 weeks on Thursday, so it could happen anytime. With Meghan, I was sick up until 17 weeks. This pregnancy has been different all around, so maybe I’ll get lucky and feel better sooner.
The Future of the Blog
I have no plans to quit blogging, but I do think Happy Healthy Mama may change a bit. While healthy recipes will always be my focus, I don’t see it being realistic for me to post 5 or more new recipes a week during this time in my life. Even if I get some energy back during my second and third trimesters, once the baby arrives it will be even more difficult to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So in addition to healthy, whole foods recipes, you can expect to see:
- Weekly pregnancy updates. I’ll keep you updated on my progress and touch on health and/or nutrition related pregnancy issues.
- Health or nutrition topics that interest me and I think you’ll be interested in, too.
- General parenting topics.
- Whatever topics you’d like to see (so make sure you tell me in the comment section).
I will go into more details about the pregnancy when I do my first weekly pregnancy update–look for it later this week! In the meantime, I’d like to genuinely thank my readers for sticking with me through this time without even knowing why I was so inconsistent with my postings. Although my stats show that the blog hasn’t grown as much in the past two months as it had been previously, my readership has stayed steady, and that means so much to me. Without you, this blog would be nothing but me chatting at cyberspace air, so thank you, thank you, thank you.
Kinsor says
I am so happy for you! This is so wonderful. 🙂 I just love your blog, and I look forward to reading pretty much anything you have to say.
Maryea says
Oh, you are too kind. Thank you so much! 🙂
Carissa says
Congratulations! I was wondering why there weren’t any new posts. I’m happy to hear it was good news, not bad! I look forward to the new topics!
Maryea says
Thanks Carissa! I wish I could have told you guys sooner, but I was nervous to jinx it. I felt better telling the world at the end of the first trimester. 🙂
Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says
Oh my goodness gracious!!!! Congratulations 😀 😀 😀
Maryea says
You are too funny with that phrase! 🙂 Thanks, Alex!
A Little Yumminess says
Congrats!! I was wondering what was up 🙂 All the best!
Maryea says
Thank you much!
Rashmi from Yumkid.com says
Yay! Congratulations Maryea.. so happy for you…
Maryea says
Thank you, Rashmi! 🙂
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Congratulations!!! That’s so awesome 😀 I’m so excited, I’m reading so many bloggers that are pregnant right now. I love it 😀 I’m super excited to see your pregnancy updates, I love those kinds of posts 😀 I really hope you start to feel better soon. I was sick for so long with both, at least 6 months 🙁 I know exactly what you mean about having no energy, it’s awful. I hope it picks up soon!
Maryea says
Thanks, Heidi. 🙂 Oh wow, six months?!! That makes my 17 weeks seem like a piece of cake. I have been reading along all the pregnant bloggers and was so anxious to share my news. I knew I wouldn’t feel comfortable telling before the end of the first trimester, but I was tempted a few times! 😉
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I’m so excited for you and your family! Congratulations! I will definitely keep checking regularly to read your pregnancy posts. I feel like so many women on the food blogs I read recently became pregnant. It’s so fascinating keeping up on pregnancies!
Maryea says
Thanks, Kelli! I’ve been reading along some of the other pregnant food bloggers, too. I love reading all the different journeys!
Lisa says
HIP, HIP, HORRAY!!!!!! I know how much you’ve wanted this to happen and I’m praying that you feel better soon and have a happy, healthy pregnancy from here on. I’ll still be here reading even though I confess that I mainly come for the recipes. Good Luck and take of yourself and little peanut.
Maryea says
Thank you, Lisa! Don’t worry; I hope to continue to post plenty of recipes. 😉
Julie says
YAY!!! I’m so happy for you and guess what….I AM TOO!!! I just found out so I’m only 5 weeks but I’m so excited to read your updates and live in the moment as well! Can’t wait to read anything you post! Good luck and stay rested! 🙂
Maryea says
Congrats to you!! Take care of yourself. 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Congrats Maryea!! Such great news! I totally understand about the no energy/blogging thing. We’ll still be here reading your wonderful posts 🙂
Maryea says
Thanks so much, Estela! 🙂
Candy @ Healthy in Candy Land says
How exciting! Congratulations! I hope you get to feeling better soon. Meghan is going to be such a great big sister, I’m sure.
Maryea says
Thanks, Candy. 🙂 I sure hope she embraces her role as big sister. I know the transition isn’t always easy for little ones!
Sarah @ Recipe Love says
Congratulations Maryea! I’m so happy for you! I look forward to your new plans for your blog 🙂
Maryea says
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
OMG CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maryea says
Thanks, Jenn!
Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife says
Congrats Maryea!!! That’s so awesome! Can’t wait to read your pregnancy updates! 🙂
Maryea says
Thanks, Lauren! 🙂
Marcie placke says
Oh that is the best news!!! I can’t wait follow you through this pregnancy. So fun. Feel better soon. I was sick with both until 20 weeks and it was so much more difficult round 2 as I had a 2 yr old to care for!! 🙂
Maryea says
Thanks, Marcie. 🙂 UGH I sure hope I’m not sick for 20 weeks! That doesn’t sound fun at all.
Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says
Congratulations Maryea!! I’m so excited for you. I’m looking forward to reading your updates as well as anything else you want to write about! 🙂
Maryea says
Thank you, Emily! 🙂
Jenny says
Congrats!!:)
Maryea says
Thanks, Jenny!
Lee says
Congratulations Maryea!
Maryea says
Thanks, Lee!
Lindsay@LivingLindsay says
Congratulations Maryea!!! I’m so excited for you and look forward to following along on your journey. I hope you feel better with each day that passes! 🙂
Maryea says
Thanks so much, Lindsay!
Holly Shields says
Congratulations Maryea!!!! I hope and pray all goes well for you and your pregnancy!
Maryea says
Thank you, Holly! 🙂