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My Due Date: July 22, 2014I have given birth!
Age: 46 years old
Location: Seattle, United States
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9 DAYS!
By emmapeal9 » Posted Feb. 24, 2014 5:16pm - 319 views - 10 comments
We've got 9 more days until we get to find out whether Peep has a P or a V.
NINE. EXCRUCIATING. DAYS.
I have a terrible fear my kid will refuse to cooperate (like it did with the doppler last time) and we won't be able to see what's going on in there. I am the least patient person I know, while having this fear might be irrational, I will lose my shit if it becomes a reality. (Parent of the year - I know).
Having our gender reveal this close is also bringing names to the forefront. I haven't sold DH on some, but I have on others. We want to incorporate and honor family with middle names. Naming a PERSON is such a responsibility. Often I think we'll just have to see what Peep looks like when he/she arrives. Maybe she looks like a Sally instead of Mary or Joe instead of Steve.
Maybe you ladies can weigh in.
Here's what DH and I agree on so far:
BOY names -
Holden Dean (Dean is my father's middle name and DH really likes it)
Torin Dean (I adore the name Torin - strong, Irish, and there's a young pro-skier with the name so I think its kinda badass)
GIRL names -
Finley Porter (Porter is DH's stepfather's last name. He raised DH from 7 since his bio-dad is not in the picture)
Emerson Charlotte (I'm in love with Emerson for a girl, but her nickname would be the same as mine. I'm Emily - EVERYONE calls me Em - even at work).
I want my kids to have strong distinctive names that aren't so strange they'll lack professionalism in their adult lives. I also hope there aren't 6 other kids in their class with the same name.
Feel free to give thoughts. Ultimately we'll do what we feel, but I like to hear other opinions and decide if those thoughts affect my inclination or not. :)
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9 DAYS!
By emmapeal9 » Posted Feb. 24, 2014 5:16pm - 319 views - 10 comments
We've got 9 more days until we get to find out whether Peep has a P or a V.
NINE. EXCRUCIATING. DAYS.
I have a terrible fear my kid will refuse to cooperate (like it did with the doppler last time) and we won't be able to see what's going on in there. I am the least patient person I know, while having this fear might be irrational, I will lose my shit if it becomes a reality. (Parent of the year - I know).
Having our gender reveal this close is also bringing names to the forefront. I haven't sold DH on some, but I have on others. We want to incorporate and honor family with middle names. Naming a PERSON is such a responsibility. Often I think we'll just have to see what Peep looks like when he/she arrives. Maybe she looks like a Sally instead of Mary or Joe instead of Steve.
Maybe you ladies can weigh in.
Here's what DH and I agree on so far:
BOY names -
Holden Dean (Dean is my father's middle name and DH really likes it)
Torin Dean (I adore the name Torin - strong, Irish, and there's a young pro-skier with the name so I think its kinda badass)
GIRL names -
Finley Porter (Porter is DH's stepfather's last name. He raised DH from 7 since his bio-dad is not in the picture)
Emerson Charlotte (I'm in love with Emerson for a girl, but her nickname would be the same as mine. I'm Emily - EVERYONE calls me Em - even at work).
I want my kids to have strong distinctive names that aren't so strange they'll lack professionalism in their adult lives. I also hope there aren't 6 other kids in their class with the same name.
Feel free to give thoughts. Ultimately we'll do what we feel, but I like to hear other opinions and decide if those thoughts affect my inclination or not. :)
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from megan_wynne » Posted Feb. 25, 2014 8:53pm I love Holden; in fact, we had thought about that name for awhile if baby was a boy. I really like Emerson! It has a great nickname option and it's unique! |
 | Comment from Krod0519 » Posted Feb. 25, 2014 4:27pm 9 days will go by super fast :) just keep super busy. You have such a great list of names, I really like them. I don't think you can go wrong any way you go! I am secretly hoping you get a girl though bc Finley is precious. |
 | Comment from Eluria88 » Posted Feb. 25, 2014 2:25pm We aren't finding out the gender of ours so I have to wait until September :P I like Torin and Emerson! Finley sounds like a boy name to me for some reason! GL at your scan! |
 | Comment from emmapeal9 » Posted Feb. 25, 2014 10:48am Thanks for all the kudos, ladies. And I appreciate the opinions. Dakota - DH agrees on keeping Porter as the middle name no matter which we choose for a little lady. Appt is at 8:00am (PST) on the 5th. I should go into the appt with a stack of one dollar bills. ;) Amanda - I love Taryn. I know a couple of them - both very sweet girls. :) God bless husbands. |
 | Comment from mrsamanda » Posted Feb. 25, 2014 8:18am Finley is cute. Finn is awesome for a boy! I had it on my list. I love odd names. One of the choices on my list for a girl was Taryn or Fallon. But, we will not be going with those names because DH doesn't like them. I think we have settled on a name though. Partially... I have anxiety when it comes to making big decisions. It's someones life long name for God sake! I've told few people, in case we change our minds, but if you ask DH it is what we said it would be. AHH! |
| Comment from dakotagurrl » Posted Feb. 25, 2014 7:35am I love Torin! We have Torbin as one our our choices, Emerson is cute too, but I like it better with Porter. Hopefully u can semi-occupy urself for the next 8 days. What time's the appt at? Fingers crossed that ur baby spreads those legs further than a stripper on a Friday night!! =D |
 | Comment from acrichton » Posted Feb. 24, 2014 8:58pm team p or v....giggles.... I like ALL the names!!!!!!!! Been looking for a Scottish name for my little lad, but nothing sticks yet. Can't wait to find out if its a P or a V!!! :D |
| Comment from sillychemist » Posted Feb. 24, 2014 5:54pm I like all of the names you've chosen. :) |
