Click below for the entire interview, including her fertility struggles, details on Trista’s pregnancy, what she wasn’t expecting — including her gestational diabetes — how she and Ryan have decorated the nursery, and an exclusive GIVEAWAY!

You’ve been very honest about the fact that it took a while for you to become pregnant.

It goes along with my personality. I got married and shared thatpart of my life on television. I am proud of my life and have peoplearound me who love and support me and my decisions. Also, I feel thatany experience I have that can help another person, or give theminspiration, is great, especially with something as important asbecoming a mother.

How has the pregnancy been?

The first four months were awful! I didn’t just have morning sickness; I had morning, noon and night sickness! I was pretty much on the couch all day long. Once I got into my second trimester, I got my energy back and felt much better. I have really enjoyed this little person growing inside of me.

What has been the best advice you’ve gotten so far?

The #1 piece of advice that everyone gives me is to sleep while you can. Anyone who knows me knows I like my sleep! Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to sleep well during the pregnancy.

What has happened during the pregnancy that you were not expecting?

EVERYTHING! For one thing, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in my 7^th month, and I wasn’t expecting that. I expected to eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. During the pregnancy, I’ve been craving desserts and carbs like crazy, especially Marble Slab Creamery ice cream!   

I also wasn’t expecting all these changes in my body. I’m happy to have my body change for the baby, but it’s difficult to see cellulite on your arms when you didn’t have any before!The most beautiful unexpected thing about pregnancy is feeling the baby move. Just feeling the fluttering and the kicks is an amazing thing.

How have you been preparing for the baby?

I’m an organizational freak by nature, so when the nesting phase kicked in a couple of months ago, I literally went through every cupboard and cabinet! I had a garage sale over the weekend and I’ve also been putting up a few items for sale on eBay, too, just to make way for baby stuff.

How is the nursery coming along?

The nursery is almost done. The last big piece of furniture arrived today. Ryan and I are doing the nursery in shades of chocolate brown and white, and then we’ll add pink or blue accessories, depending on what the baby is!

New Arrivals, Inc. is doing all the bedding, drapery and fun accessories like a growth chart and picture frames. We got our crib, daybed, and changing table from Bratt Décor. www.angelsong.net worked with New Arrivals, Inc. and custom-made this great rocker/glider, and then www.GreenNest.com donated all of our mattresses, pillows, and paint. Everything from them is organic, which is really important to us. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of getting the nursery prepared and beautiful for the baby.

I was putting some of the baby’s clothes away the other day and I held up a newborn diaper. That’s when it hits you that you’re really having a baby.

What are your plans for after the baby is born?

Honestly, I just want to be a mom. Ryan [who is a firefighter] will be on 48/4, meaning that he will work 48 hours straight and then be off for four days. During that time, it will just be me and Baby, so we’ll see how it goes. We’re also planning on taking a family trip after the baby is born. I’m looking forward to it all!

And you’re coming out with a diaper bag line, too.

Yes, I needed a diaper bag, so I designed my own diaper bag line! Trista Baby (www.tristababy.com) is going to launch in just a few weeks. The bags are made from environmentally-friendly material here in the US. We’re starting the line with two bags; the first is a tote and the second is a messenger bag, with more designs to come in the future.

*Trista Baby bags will be available at www.tristababy.com and also at www.ebags.com.

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On the baby’s sex: Trista: We want to be surprised. We’ve talked about names, but we haven’t settled on anything yet. I really would like to meet the baby first.

Favorite part of being pregnant: Feeling the baby kick is pretty cool.

Least favorite part: Watching her body change, she says. I love the fact that I’m pregnant, but it’s kind of hard to get used to the changes that happen to your body. But I’m not complaining in the least.

On the possibility of a reality show for the new family: Trista: One hundred percent no! When it comes to cameras being in your private life 24 hours a day, that’s something we’re in total agreement will never be happening again. That’s how we met and we’re really appreciative of that, but that won’t be happening. Sorry to the public if they were wanting to see any of the birth!

Source: OK!, June 25 issue, pg 58-59

Trista wears a custom ‘Blessed Belly’ tee she was gifted with by Blessence Maternity. You can get your own non-blingin’ version for $36, either in teal or the berry color Trista is wearing.

Click below for two more pics and more from the interview!

On morning sickness: I was sick for four months. I couldn’t really move or get out of the house.

During that time, Ryan made sure every need of hers was attended to. He says, Fora while she was living off of saltines, so I made sure she had enoughof those. She likes her back rubbed and scratched, so I would try to dothings like that to help.

Cravings: I ate fruit before, but I crave it more now.

On labor plans: Ryan has 24-hour shifts as a fireman, but he plans to make it to the birth no matter what. If we’re getting close to the due date, I’ll try to make sure I have coverage for work. But if the baby comes at a time when I’m not expecting it, we’ll figure it out. The firehouse is one minute from the hospital.Trista adds, He can get off work if I go into labor for sure!

On the nursery: It’s not all pink…yet! She says, We’re working on that now. We’re doing neutral colors and then we’ll add girl or boy accents.

Ryan hasn’t had to lift a finger as Trista’s been at the helm. He says, I didn’t really have much to do with the nursery, to be honest. Trista has strong feelings about what she wants, so I give into that.

Nervous about becoming parents?: Trista: No, not really. I’ve worked with kids for a long time and I’m really excited to meet him or her.

Ryan: I’m excited but nervous. You want to be a good dad but you worry about the health of your baby and being able to raise it so they become a good person. It’s a lot of responsibility and I don’t take that lightly.

On having more children: Ryan says they may try for one more, but Trista just wants to take it one step at a time. She says, I’m just focusing on this one. I’m happy to be pregnant. If we just have one, I would be tickled pink. We need to get through this one before we can go there.