The cat is out of the bag; Dustin and I are expecting a new addition to the family in early June. This new addition is not the four legged-canine variety, but a real human baby boy. Whoa! To say this was unexpected and a surprise, is quite an understatement. I never planned to be a parent. I guess what they say is true about the best laid plans…
The adventures of Dustin and I will never be the same. In fact, nothing in our lives will be the same. Due to this new reality, Antlers & Gills took a bit of a hiatus. In fact, I took a bit of hiatus from online life. Adjusting to our new family status has proven difficult. I’ve needed a period to grieve the life that I lost and accept the new life ahead of us. It has been a process; a process I continue to endure. To be honest, the motivation and inspiration to write has ran short lately.
The baby is healthy and growing. For this we are thankful. Dustin is bursting at the seams with joy. I do believe he is excited enough for the both of us! He will be a fantastic dad.
Antlers and Gills will be back soon, hopefully, with a gear review. It is a review I have meant to post for quite some time.
I hope everyone is well.
-Stephanie
Congrats!!!! So happy for you guys.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael.
DeleteOh, wow! Congrats to you both, Steph! How fun that is going to be!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brian. We have already bought the backpack kid carrier...let the fun begin!
DeleteCongrats! Now you get to pass along all of the outdoor traditions!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jay. We are looking forward to passing along out love of the outdoors to the little one.
DeleteThat's great - congratulations, you two. Yes, your life is going to change - for the better. And you'll still find a way to enjoy all of the wonderful stuff you two loved...the only difference being, you get to introduce a little one to all of it, as well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and Dustin. What better people to raise a healthy kid in an environment that so desperately needs more folks like you. p.s. I don't babysit.
ReplyDeleteStephanie and Dustin ~ Having a family to share life with is such an extreme joy. I have no doubt that you will be outstanding, loving, and caring parents.
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Congratulations! Praying for a healthy baby and mommy!
ReplyDeleteI wish all three of you the best in life and the best in fishing!
ReplyDeleteCongradulations!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe story will continue!
Congrats! Can't wait to see pictures of the new "Antlers" when he arrives...
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Congrats! That is awesome news. You're lives will become so much more satisfying.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, to you both! I have a 3-year-old and a newborn...the adventures change, but they don't stop!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm glad the hiatus from the blog was time well spent!
ReplyDeleteNot sure it's safe to cast a fly rod with a baby on your back, but I've sure done it with spinning tackle. Hoping to see some pictures of this on Antlers and Gills soon! Tim.
Congrats to the both of you, good health and good fortune.
ReplyDeleteWell, how about that! Congratumahlations!
ReplyDeleteI've been gone from the blog following world for a few months too. I come back to find out 2 of my people - Lunker Hunt and EcoRover - are either in China or going there. And you guys are expanding your family! Congrats to both of you. Life will never be the same, but it will never be as fulfilling, either.
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