Mike and I have been struggling for months with a baby girl name. Our boy name was easy peasy. I don't know if we even really had a discussion about it. It just was. This girl name on the other hand has been talked to death. Names have been added, removed, added back, and removed again. A few have remained the entire time and for the most part we've had a small handful of top contenders that doesn't waiver much. The problems are that we never agree on the same name at the same time and that although we both like the names none of them feel right. And then we try to decide WHY they don't feel right. It's been a thorn in our side.
Yesterday I'm sitting at work and one of the names pop into my head. I text simply the name to Mike. Here's our text conversation:
Kristi: Name.
Mike: done. lil baby name it is
Kristi: :) it was that easy? just a text with a name? :)
Mike: yup
Of course now I'm second guessing that name. Is it better than the other name? I'm not sure but am slightly excited that we potentially have decided on a name - well just a first name. Now onto the middle name...
Lets hope we can decide this part a little sooner :)
Weekly update!
How far along?: 36 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: not exactly sure. more than 10 but less than 15. my goal was 15 which apparently I'm going to surpass :( This I don't give a crap what I eat probably won't help lol
Symptoms: lots of contractions/Braxton Hicks, pressure and some swelling.
Gender: Unsure and getting ridiculously excited to find out!
Sleep?: pretty crummy but at least I'll be prepared for the lack of sleep I'm about to get with a newborn :)
Best moment this week?: making it to full term!!
Movement: starting to run outta room so although maybe the movement isn't necessarily stronger or more frequent, it sure feels that way.
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major - just wanting to eat in general, I guess.
What I miss?: being able to be stand and walk without contractions
What I am looking forward to?: our ultrasound on the 20th
Size of Baby: Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long.
What I’m nervous about: 1. having to be in this much discomfort for potentially 4 more weeks 2. not being able to determine when it's real labor vs. these BH/contractions.
How far along?: 36 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: not exactly sure. more than 10 but less than 15. my goal was 15 which apparently I'm going to surpass :( This I don't give a crap what I eat probably won't help lol
Symptoms: lots of contractions/Braxton Hicks, pressure and some swelling.
Gender: Unsure and getting ridiculously excited to find out!
Sleep?: pretty crummy but at least I'll be prepared for the lack of sleep I'm about to get with a newborn :)
Best moment this week?: making it to full term!!
Movement: starting to run outta room so although maybe the movement isn't necessarily stronger or more frequent, it sure feels that way.
Food cravings/aversions: nothing major - just wanting to eat in general, I guess.
What I miss?: being able to be stand and walk without contractions
What I am looking forward to?: our ultrasound on the 20th
Size of Baby: Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long.
What I’m nervous about: 1. having to be in this much discomfort for potentially 4 more weeks 2. not being able to determine when it's real labor vs. these BH/contractions.
A mark for every breath you take, every blink, every sleepy yawn. One for every time you suck your thumb, wave hello, close your eyes and sleep in the most perfect darkness. One for every time you have the hiccups. One for every dream you dream within me. It isn't very pretty anymore. Some may even think it ugly. That's OK. It is your home. It's where I first grew to love you, where I lay my hand as I dream about who you are and who you will be. It holds you until my arms can, and for that, I will always find something beautiful in it.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 35 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: Not sure anymore since I'm not sure my official weigh-in last week.
Symptoms: still alot of pressure, some swelling - not sure if it's mostly heat related or just the end of pregnancy, and heartburn (so bad last night I had to take my first tums!)
Gender: Unknown but getting really excited to find out!!
Sleep?: about the same as last week, although I'm starting to feel more tired. feeling physically drained after work, cleaning, shopping, etc.
Best moment this week?: feeling like we are knocking some things off our To-Do list including picking out our girl outfit :) Now if we could just pick a name :)
Movement: still active and strong but less somersaults due to limited space
Food cravings/aversions: nothing really
What I miss?: easily putting on socks lol
What I am looking forward to?: having this baby!!! and enjoying our last few days as a family of 3!!
Size of Baby: over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon).
What I’m nervous about: transitioning from a family of 3 to a family of 4. How Colin is going to handle having to share the spotlight.
How far along?: 35 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: Not sure anymore since I'm not sure my official weigh-in last week.
Symptoms: still alot of pressure, some swelling - not sure if it's mostly heat related or just the end of pregnancy, and heartburn (so bad last night I had to take my first tums!)
Gender: Unknown but getting really excited to find out!!
Sleep?: about the same as last week, although I'm starting to feel more tired. feeling physically drained after work, cleaning, shopping, etc.
Best moment this week?: feeling like we are knocking some things off our To-Do list including picking out our girl outfit :) Now if we could just pick a name :)
Movement: still active and strong but less somersaults due to limited space
Food cravings/aversions: nothing really
What I miss?: easily putting on socks lol
What I am looking forward to?: having this baby!!! and enjoying our last few days as a family of 3!!
Size of Baby: over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon).
What I’m nervous about: transitioning from a family of 3 to a family of 4. How Colin is going to handle having to share the spotlight.
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