Nicole Curtis doesn't hold much back, but when it came to her 2015 pregnancy, she was uncharacteristically tight-lipped. In fact, most viewers didn't even know Nicole was expecting until her baby, a brother for 18-year-old son Ethan, had already been born! In her new memoir, Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned From Saving Old Homes (and How They Saved Me) ($28), Nicole finally opens up about the experience, from discovering she was pregnant to welcoming her little guy into the world.
Not only did POPSUGAR Home get exclusive access to the never-before-seen (and completely adorable) image above, but we also got a sneak peek at the book. After reading it, we asked Nicole about the biggest baby revelations, and you can check out what they are and what she had to add to them ahead. Then check out Better Than New to read her full birth story and so much more.