Maggie Whitley

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{Psalm one hundred thirty nine verse thirteen.}

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photos c/o White Peach Photo | dress c/o Francesca’s

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb, Psalm 139:13 NIV

I’m 11.5 weeks pregnant ~ more details coming soon about our little bundle arriving in early March :)

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He Said (Feat. Chris August) by Group 1 Crew on Grooveshark

^ This is one of my FAVORITE songs [lyrics here]

PS. the warmest hug to each + every one of you.
My heart could burst; we are so thankful for your prayers // encouragement!


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  4. Cindy says

    WooHoo!! Congrats to you both :) What wonderful adventures await you in the coming months! A big move and a cutie-patootie baby. Enjoy every minute!
    Cindy

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  11. Emily E says

    Congratulations!
    Such an exciting time :) when we had our baby it brought to our minds Hannah’s prayer thanking the Lord for giving her the child she prayed for (the verse escapes me).

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  13. Jess :) says

    Tears are just streaming down my face….

    He is SO good! SO faithful! And always keeps His PROMISES!!

    Congratulations, sweet friend (and Zack and Bauer)!!

    Just means I’m going to have to come visit by plane now instead of car!

    Love you

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  28. Melissa G says

    This IS big news! How fantastic! I know how you’ve longed for this and now God has given you the desires of your heart as you trusted in Him. He is so good!

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  36. Erin @ Home with the Boys says

    I could not be more happy for you sweet girl! I got all teary-eyed! God is SO GOOD! You and Zack will be amazing parents – just like you are to Bauer :) I will continue to pray for you and little Baby Whit {hehe}!

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  44. Jolanthe says

    This just made me cry and shout out in excitement for you all right now!! This brought me right back to that moment in Tanzania when you asked that little girl at one of the centers to pray that God would bless you and Zack with a family.

    LOVE YOU!!!!

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  45. Diana says

    Congrats and blessings!!! So happy for both of you and baby Whitley! Can’t wait to follow your new life in California as your family grows. Hugs…Diana

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  46. Annie says

    Hoooooooooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so glad the cats out of the bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    The picture is adorable!!!

    And…I have that dress! I {heart} Francesca’s! AND YOU!!!!!

    SO SO SO SO SO THANKFUL GIRL! This is such a blessing and an answer to SO MANY prayers!
    You will be a WONDERFUL mom and Zack a great daddy!!!!!!!!!!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!

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  47. LoveFeast Table says

    Oh sweet friend!! Congrats on your newest addition! It’s so amazing, with every big move in our lives, or big change, God usually threw in a new baby! :) It’s His blessing mama!
    So excited for you!
    ~Kristin

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  53. Stephanie says

    That is wonderful. I know that it has been a long journey! I am exactly 11.5 weeks pregnant too and look forward to the baby bump growing. I sure hope you are feeling better than I have been. But, it is all worth it!

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  54. Leigh says

    Yeah Maggie!! Congratulations, that’s amazing!! I’m so excited for all of the amazing things in your life the next year. I know you’ll be the most amazing mom. Xoxo

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  61. Pocky says

    Maggie, I’m so incredibly happy for you & your adorable family! Congrats to you all & sending lots of hugs + love your way.

    You are going to be such an amazing mother!

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  62. Jelli says

    WOW! Many hugs (if you’re a hugger) of congratulations on this amazing blessing! Enjoy your pregnancy to the max. What a sweet and cheery family of three!

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  65. Emily says

    That’s wonderful news Maggie! Thanks so much for sharing your news with us. I’m so excited for you & Zack. What a big year this is for you both!

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  68. Melissa Howell says

    Zack, Maggie, Bauer and this beautiful, fearfully & wonderfully made baby…we are SO incredibly happy for you. Our prayers for your journey to CA are fervent and even more so now that I know you’re growing a baby!! :) All our <3

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  74. becca @ sewLOVED says

    oh, maggie, that’s such wonderful news! what a new and fabulous journey you guys are about to go on – not to mention the move too. such an exciting time in your lives. so very happy for you and zack!

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  77. Sydney S says

    Congratulations!! So excited for you and Zack. Praying that you and baby Whitley have a safe, healthy, and amazing pregnancy. Becoming a parent is lifes most precious gift, you and Zack will be amazing parents. God Bless!

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  80. Jessica says

    God is so good, and his timing is perfect! We tried for almost 2 years for our first and looking back, that statement is so very true!

    I am so happy for you and Zack! What an amazing blessing! You will be a wonderful mommy!
    Xoxo

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  82. Teri says

    I had this feeling that we would have a wonderful announcement from you soon:) Congratulations to you and Zack! Best wishes for a happy, healthy pregnancy! Can’t wait to meet Baby Gussy in March!

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  85. Alle says

    Bauer is gonna have a sibling! I’ll admit that after reading this, I jumped up and squeeled while doing a “happy dance” and completely freaked out my 16 month old! God is so good and I cannot wait to follow your journey into motherhood! I’ll continue to pray for you, Zach, and that precious gift you’ve received!

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  88. Amanda says

    YEOW!!! :) Congratulations to you and Zach!! I’ve been praying for you, and am so excited that God in His perfect timing has given you a baby bump! :) I love that song too… He might let you bend, but he won’t let you break…

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  90. Maribel Reyes says

    Congratulations! That’s wonderful news! Exciting adventures you are about to take for sure! When is your big move? I can truly see your excitement on the announcement. God bless you Gussy, your husband and your baby. May he help you find the perfect home in Santa Monica. :)

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  97. Dyan says

    I’m literally crying with joy for you! I am so happy the Lord decided to answer your prayers sooner rather than later!

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  103. Lisa Mac says

    I am beyond thrilled for you two. Praise the Lord! God is Good and He is Faithful. Blessings and congratulations. :)

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  106. Cathy Kelemen says

    aww….congratulations! So happy for you! Babies are a wonderful thing! Enjoy your pregnancy :) March is the best month to have a baby!!!

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  108. Rachael Barclay says

    Wonderful news! P.S March is a good month, I have a birthday then too;) I hope you have a safe, healthy and happy pregnancy and good luck with your move!

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  109. Marcie Seery says

    Yay! So excited for you and your husband…what an exciting time! Blessings on this new baby being formed minute-by-minute.

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  112. shelia says

    That is SO wonderful!! I prayed for you that day you poured your heart about wanting a baby bump! God sees are hearts’ desires and answers the most desperate pleas! What a sweet testimony this child has already!! :) Blessings on your precious family!

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  117. Carissa says

    Can’t tell you how excited I am for you!!!!!

    Psalm 118:1-8
    Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. …

    :)

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  118. Kyla Roma says

    Congratulations, Maggie!!! You guys must be so excited- I’m so happy for you, I wish I could drive over and give you a big hug! You two will just be the best parents- what a lucky little child :)

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  119. Erin says

    YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!! Seriously, if the comment section could allow me to continue writing more “Y”s on that, I would!! SOOOO happy for you, friend! Love you! :)

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  120. Nicole says

    Congratulations! Being a mom is the best. It’s so much fun! Wishing you a happy, healthy pregnancy, and quick labor & delivery in March!

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  129. Jennifer says

    Congratulations!! I hope you are feeling okay. You are a rock start to be doing the first trimester and a huge cross country move. Hope everything is going smoothly.

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  131. Miranda says

    Yeow!!! Congrats Gussy :). I was one that commented on that post about my struggles and after a year and a half of prayer, the Lord is also blessing us with a little one in March! He was good then & He is good now! Congrats <3.

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  132. Mary says

    THIS IS AWESOME!! God is good all the time!! Blessing and grace to you and your new family!! May God protect you all and bring forth a beautiful little soul come March!! What an answer to prayer!!

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  133. Erinn says

    Congratulations to you and your husband on the baby news! I also wanted to THANK you for posting that song. I really needed to hear those words today. Uplifting. Rejoicing with you in this exciting season of life. <3

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  139. Michelle says

    Fabulous news! I’ve been following along with your blog and I am so happy for you! (Pssst….I’m also 8 weeks along myself!) Hope you are feeling great!

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  145. Megan says

    Oh I’m so happy for you!!! I feel like I know you personally! It’s the most wonderful and amazingly terrifying thing you’ll ever do!

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  147. Valerie says

    I am so so so excited for you! Y’all will be excellent parents :) Aww…words can hardly express how excited I am <3

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  150. Kathy says

    Congratulations! Faith in God includes faith in his timing! What a way to start a new chapter in your life with the move and a baby! Congrats to you both again!

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  154. jessica says

    this is such exciting news!!! congratulations to you, and your hubs and the pup! what a blessed little babe. :-) congratulations…so so exciting!!!

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  162. Cindy says

    I’m just so excited for you! I know all about the waiting on God’s timing. After being together for nearly 10 years we finally got married. I am 36, not really a spring chicken in terms of baby-making, but God has blessed us (I’ll be having our son in ELEVEN weeks!) Each moment has been the best thing I’ve ever experienced as I move through this pregnancy. You just wait til your belly really is round. JOY! And then the butterfly kisses when Baby first moves= amazing! And now, when he’s really moving and kicking, well, God is all about miracles. I pray for you to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy little nugget growing inside of you. Be blessed.

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  163. Rosi says

    so happy for you Gussy! congratulations! my heart jumped with delight when I saw this on FB!!! may the Almighty bless you and your baby and allow for a healthy and safe development!

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  164. Ashley says

    So, so happy for you. It took us longer than we had wanted to get pregnant with our first baby, and now that she’s 3 1/2, I feel like if I had known that it was HER I was waiting for I would have waited for as long as I needed to. I know you will feel the same way about your precious baby! And now… I’m 33 wks pregnant (unexpectedly!) with baby #3… God works in funny but amazing ways! I never would have dreamed that in 3 1/2 years I would have THREE babies while I pined for just one. His ways are PERFECT! xoxoxo!

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  165. Jenny says

    AAAAHHHHHHH!!! NO NO NO WAY! I’m so happy for you two! What a blessing! Now, you know I’m obsessed with pregnancy and birth, so any questions you have are welcome in my inbox! I’ll send you a copy of my ebook too. :)
    XOXO

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  170. Nicole at Mommy Moxie says

    Maggie, that is AMAZING news! Congratulations! I have followed your blog for (geez) years now and admire you so much. You are going to be an adorable family <3

    If you decide you'd like a maternity hospital gown to deliver in, let me know. I'd love to send one your way, especially after all the free advice you've handed out over the years.

    ((HUGS))

    Nicole

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  185. Martha L. says

    Oh my goodness!!! Congratulations!! Your bundle of joy will be the most fashioned forward on the block :)

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  188. Alanna says

    So stinkin’ excited for you! Hurrah! May God bless you with a fuss-free pregnancy, but most of all, a safe and healthy baby who will grow to be a man or woman of God! xoxo
    Alanna

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  189. Magen says

    Congratulations to you and your family! Been praying for you and will continue!! My friend is struggling, and I shared her blog with you :) You are such an inspiration!!

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  191. Erin says

    Is it possible for one person to be so excited for another person, even though we have never met? I guess so…. When I saw first saw this I got a little emotional (in a good way). I guess because I feel like everyone around me is pregnant or announcing that they are pregnant, and while for some that may be discouraging when you are trying to get pregnant and it just is not happening, that is not the case for me. A lot of these woman I know who are now pregnant all have a unique story to tell about their journey to becoming pregnant, which has been so encouraging to me. Whether it was that they were told that they might never be able to have kids, or that they were trying for so long with no success and then when they finally let go. and relinquished control, it just happened. I just have to trust right now that God’s timing is perfect and right now might not be the right time. I know that with God, all things are possible and I am just believing that He will give me that desire in my heart for a baby when He is ready. Congratulations, I am so happy for you.

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  204. Casey Arntson says

    Congrats! I am so happy for you! :) I have followed your blog (and instagram!) for awhile and was waiting for this exciting news! :) Yay!!!!

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  207. Aileen @ Barker Zoo says

    AHH! I am so so excited for you. Moving to Cali + now a little baby? If you really do end up in Santa Monica, it’ll be a little beach baby. :) I’m going to live vicariously through your uber exciting life!

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