In this special episode of ***If You Knew Better***, **Amber Grimes** shares the biggest personal announcement of her life—she's expecting her first child. Amber opens the episode with her exciting pregnancy reveal **\[00:00]**, explains why she waited to share the news publicly **\[01:59]**, and reflects on manifesting the space to embrace motherhood through maternity leave **\[03:52]**. She also recounts the encouraging conversation in Las Vegas that shifted her mindset **\[05:22]**, the emotional moment she took the pregnancy test **\[06:41]**, and the unforgettable surprise of telling Conor they were expecting **\[08:59]**. Amber candidly discusses keeping the pregnancy private **\[11:16]**, navigating first-trimester exhaustion **\[11:50]**, and adjusting to new routines centered around nutrition, hydration, and prenatal care **\[14:04]**.
As the journey continues, Amber shares the emotional experience of telling family at 12 weeks **\[17:32]**, explains why she chose to skip a traditional gender reveal **\[19:13]**, and instead joyfully reveals the gender on the show **\[19:54]**. Looking ahead, she invites listeners to be part of this next chapter **\[21:02]**, laughs about baby names and maternity fashion **\[23:17]**, and closes with heartfelt reflections on gratitude, growth, and the life-changing adventure of becoming a mother **\[24:02]**. Filled with vulnerability, excitement, and optimism, this episode marks the beginning of a deeply personal new season and celebrates the power of embracing life's biggest milestones.
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