And we were pretty sure it was a boy.
After we caught our breath, we went into a flurry of name searching, since we'd been concentrating on boy names. Even the kids were writing name lists.
Ethan, Anna, and I love "Ruby", but apparently Kenny Rogers forever ruined that name for Brian (I may have to send him some hate mail - is he still alive?). It was so cute to watch the kids work on their lists - and see how they spelled the names. Rosie just said that she like Genevieve. I said, "Oh, we could call her Genny or Genna", "Vieve" she replied. No compromising with that one. :^)
But by the end of the evening an unexpected name had come out of nowhere and captured us - Laurie Jane. We have a few others from our combined name list that we both like, but this on is really burrowing in. Not 100% official yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's the keeper. What do you think?
Our girl names that we never used were: Lucy Rae (Rae was my grandma's name, Lucy was my great-great grandma's name) and Rivers. I just liked the name Rivers alot for a little girl. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
That's a sweet name. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of Little Women for some reason. Maybe because the guys name was Laurie?? It's sweet.
ReplyDeleteI hate that you are using all the good names before I can even HAVE kids! Jane is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteBut, yeah, i totally love the name Laurie Jane
I think you guys and your name picking is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteDid I ever tell you that we didn't reveal the name of our last baby until after her birth? I wanted something to be a surprise.
Congratulations on the girl! Girls are my favorite, though I may be a little biased. :-) After having lived with my nephew for almost 8 months, I know girls are easier to handle.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Jane is cute, and not something you hear every day. No matter what you decide, please do not name her after a fruit, vegetable or anything else stupid.
You and I are both having girls!
ReplyDeleteOur last 3 were not named until after they made their arrival. Ms. Independent was 4 days old before we decided on her name. We just called her "baby" for a little while! LOL
We have a running list that we add to and take away from. I am always up for suggestions.
Congratulations! I think Laurie Jane is a great name.
Love the name! You are so blessed! What a wonderful little Christmas gift!
ReplyDeleteaw!!! :) congrats! i love the name!!!
ReplyDeleteLove em all! And congrats!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!! I just stumbled into your blog when I searched gluten free cooking...my daughter was recently diagnosed with an allergy to gluten and I'm on a mission to learn as much about it as possible.
ReplyDeleteNot to mention find some edible gluten free meals! And YAY!!! How exciting and maybe a little overhwelming to be suddenly thinking of girl names! Best of luck with your sweet baby. :) Nice to meet you!
Wait! My computor crashes and when i finally get back on i fund i've missed some AWESOME news! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLove the name!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite girl's name was always Clara, but not everyone loved it. :)