The baby name…
I always imagined from a young age choosing a baby name would
be a creative challenge for me. Growing up adoring Jacqueline Wilson books made
me set on choosing unusual children names too. Star and Dolphin are still on
the reserve list, just saying.
But, twenty-something years later finding myself with a
growing bump and a husband who is just as much a part of this as me (yes, biology
kids), was it really that easy choosing a name?
As with all aspects of marriage, I found the baby name
process to be a war of words. Insulting each other’s choice of names lasted for
about five minutes, as it soon became apparent that we were walking a fine line
between hurting one and other feelings or coming up with the most magical word
ever.
Well… we got to choose two names, as we haven’t found out
the sex of the baby. I’m certain the other name will be put into reserve for a
future offspring/pet/goldfish. But, the two names we have chosen are like the
best kept secret in the universe.
Because, however many people ask – my lips are sealed. I
have carried around the secret for nearly as long as the bump!
When I spotted the girls baby name on a ‘most popular’ 2018
baby name list, I panicked just a little. What if suddenly there is a boom of ‘****’
– but then I remembered that however popular the name might seem or be
predicted to become, it’s the name we chose for our precious little one.
As the ninth month of pregnancy lasts clearly a million days
(AHEM years), I am counting down the days until maybe we might meet our baby. I’ve
also factored in the pain and every account of labour I have read. Because, right
now I’ve got the marathon bean in me – the last leg is by far the hardest, most
gruelling, unruly, torturous, and unpleasant. But the one that provides the finish
line.
Yes… in sight.
♥
I can't wait to find out the name of baby now! xx
ReplyDeleteI've found this bit surprisingly hard too! I think because neither me or Pete has any names in mind beforehand it felt like we were starting from scratch. I think we're decided now, but there's always the possibility of a last minute change of heart! X
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