I posted a couple weeks back that we had chosen Baby Girl's name. We're not telling IRL people until the day she's born. We plan to use the same chalkboard we've used for our weekly bump photos and creating a "My Name Is" sign with her name written so that when the curtains are pulled back for the family viewing at the time of the c-section, DH can hold it up as the "announcement". {this part makes me smile because DH is so excited about this idea}.
Back to her name. I am whole heartedly in love with her name and am 100% sure this was the name she wanted as well...but...I just can't seem to say it outloud. I said it yesterday in conversation to DH and he mentioned that that's the first time he's heard me say it other than the day we decided. I thought about that fact. It's true. Even now. I could tell you her name...Emma June. But actually saying it outloud.....It's probably best I don't because I'm not likely to slip that way...but in some ways I feel bad because it was so easy to refer to Logan by his name the moment we decided. For now, I just call her Baby Girl...and I guess in a way that's my personal, intimate nickname for her. Also, I kind of feel like calling her by her actual name makes it too real before it's real real. Make sense?
Don't really have a point to this post. Just blabbing! I usually would blog something like this, but today's post was reserved for DH only and our anniversary. Needed to tell someone though...it's been plaguing me for days.
Re: Saying her name outloud...
I totally understand this... Im kind of the opposite though, I say his name as much as I can to DH to really believe he's real. I'm a little worried about slipping to someone else... but it hasn't happened yet.
BTW- Happy Anniversary!!!
Married the love of my life 7/11/09 - Our first baby, Peyton Mark, was born sleeping 10/25/11 at 33 weeks - Our second baby, BFP 2/4/12, welcome to the world Raylan! Holy Moly, BPF 2/4/14, please be safe and sound little one!
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This is me too. We've also told family and friends bc I don't really care what they think since I love the name. I also feel like saying it for me not only makes her more real but it helps distinguish the pregnancies in my head.
Well I say her name every time I talk about you! It's a beautiful name and perfect for her even though I liked calling her Princess. :-). That being said, it's totally normal to be nervous. She is going to be here soon ---try to stay positive. You have done so well the entire time. I'm proud of you! I can't wait to hear the name reveal details. Everyone is going to love it!
ETA-- Happy Anniversary to you two love birds!