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Pure Happiness is… more pure love + an announcement

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Hello my friends…

Today is a very special Pure Happiness post…. because as you can see…
– these photos give it all away *smile*

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I am pregnant with Baby #2!

Yes! It’s a very exciting time around here ;) I am already in my 5th month and could not contain the excitement any longer ;)

After all, you’re probably wondering why is this girl so crazy for Kimchi and posting all kinds of #craving posts! Well, this new mama-to-be is doing well… (the crappy months are behind me) and I’m glad that my energy level is up and I’m feeling good. 

I also want to introduce a new series on Pure Ella entitled : Pure Pregnancy! I will cover great topics such as healthy plant-based diet when pregnant, dos and don’ts of a healthy pregnancy and challenging the info out there about what a healthy mama should eat for the health of her and her new baby.

Since this is my second, and I’ve had a long 6 year gap, I’m also eager to learn new things and I hope you’ll join me on this exciting new path. Expectant moms and new moms – please do join the fun and let’s learn lots of new things together! 

I want to thank you all for being here and allowing me to share this journey further with you.
I will keep to my regular recipe and inspiration posts as often as I can during this *fun* time ;) 
I will also keep preggo things to a minimum and not change the essence of what Pure Ella is about, so no worries if you’re not into baby things ;)

Thank you all for being here and supporting me along throughout the years.
I’m so happy that my health has improved so much that I can have another baby in a healthy state of mind and body ;) This baby means so much in my life right now. All the good things and so much more! 

My Pure Happiness is really about pure love today…. because that’s all I feel right in my heart (and belly!)… I’m just bursting with LOVE! (and feeling little kicks already is pure joy too!!) ;) 

♥

Ella

 

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Comments

  1. Oh yay!!! Congratulations!! And where, please, did you get those awesome teeny moccasins?? Ps. you look beautiful! Love that gorgeous bump :)

    • Thanks so much Janie ;)
      The moccasins are the first thing I picked up at just a few weeks into the pregnancy LOL!
      I am a thrifter and could not resist them for $3! In mint condition of course – the label says it’s from Baby Gap but it could have been from a while ago…
      I don’t even know if I’m having a girl ;) If it’s a boy I’ll send them over to you ;)
      xoxo Thanks for stopping by, it’s lovely to ‘meet’ you! ♥ ella

  2. EEEEEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!! I am so excited we can finally talk about it. Congratulations and I totally feel the need to throw you a virtual baby shower. Oh yeah, I claimed it and it is soooo happening.

    • Yay!!! Thank you so much Meg ;)
      Oh you’re so cute too!! I’ll just pretend I know nothing about it ;) Yay!!! ♥

  5. Ooooh Ella! What a wonderful news!!! So happy for you! You look gorgeous! Sending you lots of Love for this very special time in your life. *Hugs* xx

  6. Congrats! What an exciting time! I am also expecting baby number two right now, and it has been 4 1/2 years since the first. I’m looking forward to your preggo posts!

    • Thank you ;)
      Yay for your pregnancy too…. Congratulations!! ;) It will be nice to have you here during this exciting time ;)
      All the best!! ♥

    • Thank you Laureen ;)
      And I have to admit I really like the way your thoughts run…. Pure Mama is pure perfection for a series ;) hmm… too many ideas here but I can’t waste this! It’s too precious ;) Thanks!!! xoxo

  11. Woooohoooo!!! Best news!!!!! Lots of love!!!! You look more gorgeous than ever!!! (This baby thing suits you very well ;)

  12. Congratulations mama!! I haven’t been around the blogging world much these past couple months and today I decide to do my rounds since I am back and I see this! I am so happy for you and your family my friend!

    Take care,
    Stephanie xox

  15. Dear Ella! Congratulations! It is the best news really. Me too, I am expecting my baby number 2 – it for July. I have a question for you – do you still take mestinon? I had to take it for some weeks in the first months, lately I am feeling some weakness in my arms again. How do you cope with MG during this pregnancy?
    I wish you all the best and keep posting, it will be interesting to read.
    Love, Mojca

    • Oh my goodness Mojca – this is amazing news!!! ;) Congratulations!! ♥ ♥ ♥
      I wish you all the best ;)

      As for MG, I am doing really great and like you needed some Mestinon at the beginning, I was really tired and weak in the first 3-4 months. But, it’s been really great in the last few weeks. No meds at all and my energy is amazing ;)
      I try to still strengthen up when I feel good, not too much but I do lunges around the house with small weights and also try to strengthen my arms.
      I am doing this to help me get stronger for when the belly gets bigger so my legs are strong… but also for when the baby is here so I can hold him or her ;)
      Of course, if the illness should return it won’t matter, but I think muscles work best when they are in use. “you don’t use it, you loose it” ;) right?

      But that is an entirely personal tip as I don’t know how you’re doing….
      If you do get weakness in your arms, try to think if there was something you did that would strain those muscles a day or two before….? Sometimes we overdo it and think it’s MG but it could be related to a normal weakness when we over do it.

      I do wish you all the best though ;)
      If you ever want to write more, you can always email me too ;)

      Best wishes for you and the the little babe ;)
      xoxox Big Hugs!!!
      Ella

  17. Was so pleased to read your announcement on instagram! Huge congratulations. I’m impressed you got to 5 months and kept it a secret from us!

    • Thank you Emma ;)
      It had a lot to get a cute photo of my belly done! lol!! rather than hiding the news ;)
      Very happy though to get the news out ;)
      xoxo Sending big hugs!!

  18. ooooooohhhhh, congratulations to you!! We have 5 children here on earth (3 in heaven) and I know exactly how you feel. So beautiful!!
    Peace & Raw Health,
    Elizabeth

  19. Big congratulations with new Baby #2! I’m so happy for you! You look gorgeous!!!! I can’t wait to see your progress and let’s do a virtual baby shower, shall we?! xxxx

  20. Hi Ella!
    Congratulation on your pregnancy!! Enjoy this special time as much as you can!!
    Its my first time on your blog today and I love it.. You create great recipes and are a very inspiring person!
    The past few years havent been easy for me and I feel constantly tired.
    I had my first Baby nine month ago. It didnt make things easier (but extremely wonderful). I’ve tried so many things. I think I worry myself sick and my body feels weak and without energy. It started in my childhood, my mum was worried and brought me to all kind of doctors, but all the doctors said I’m perfectly fine. I would love to change things with a new diet, because I think that it would improve a lot. Especially the energy levels. I tried before and failed, because it was too hard, but your recipes look so amazing that it doesnt seem so hard anymore… My eating habits are not too bad, but its really hard to cut out a few little things so its time for change!
    I’m looking forward exploring your blog and recipes a bit more!
    Thank you for sharing these!
    Enjoy the little kicks..