I've had several people ask me this week if we are sharing the name we've picked for our baby boy. I think some wait to name their children until they are born, and some just don't want people to know for the surprise element when the baby arrives. I'm just assuming here, and I'm not really sure why most don't share the name they had decided on. Maybe because they aren't sure which name they like? I know my sister waited until her kids were born to name them, and had her options down to a few when they were born.
Anyways, Arthur and I have always known which name we liked for a boy as soon as we started talking about having kids. We only have a first name picked out, and haven't yet decided on a middle name yet. Maybe that will be our surprise element when he arrives. :)
His name will be Finn. Finn like Finland or Fish, which are two things that Arthur loves. Finn like Fennemore, which is my Grandpa's middle name. My grandpa was very special to me, and he died on July 23 of last year.
In other news, everything is going well with my pregnancy. No major issues aside from the standard night nausea and day headaches. My next doctor's appointment is a week from this Friday, on February 8. Then two weeks after that I'll be 20 weeks and can do my official halfway point ultrasound. That is something I'm definitely looking forward to. :)
How far along: 16 Weeks, 4 days
How much time left: 23 Weeks, 3 Days
Top two symptoms: I struggled with a really bad headache today. It started around 8 or so, and didn't stop until tonight around 6:30. I drank some Coke, and that seemed to help a lot. It's weird, but I never liked Coke, and still don't really like it. I just find that it helps my headache get better. I get nausea pretty quick if I move around without eating something before and after.
Favorite thing I ate today: Arthur and I went out to dinner tonight before we went to a movie. French fries. Delicious.
Mood: My mood today was ok. I get grumpy when I don't feel good, and so the middle part of my day sucked. I felt like I couldn't do anything because my brain was so foggy. I work really hard normally, and to not be able to think quickly and work fast really bugs me. I can't wait for pregnancy brain to go away.
Worried about: Lately I've been thinking about raising a kid in these times. When I was little, there was no iPhone, iPad, Wii or Game Boy. If we had video games, we rarely played them because they weren't too engaging. I hope that I will still be able to teach my baby that make believe and playing outside are fun things too.
Excited for: The weather recently has been awful. I am excited for the spring and summer time which means that my baby is coming sooner... Cold doesn't mix with excitement. :)
Anyways, Arthur and I have always known which name we liked for a boy as soon as we started talking about having kids. We only have a first name picked out, and haven't yet decided on a middle name yet. Maybe that will be our surprise element when he arrives. :)
His name will be Finn. Finn like Finland or Fish, which are two things that Arthur loves. Finn like Fennemore, which is my Grandpa's middle name. My grandpa was very special to me, and he died on July 23 of last year.
In other news, everything is going well with my pregnancy. No major issues aside from the standard night nausea and day headaches. My next doctor's appointment is a week from this Friday, on February 8. Then two weeks after that I'll be 20 weeks and can do my official halfway point ultrasound. That is something I'm definitely looking forward to. :)
How far along: 16 Weeks, 4 days
How much time left: 23 Weeks, 3 Days
Top two symptoms: I struggled with a really bad headache today. It started around 8 or so, and didn't stop until tonight around 6:30. I drank some Coke, and that seemed to help a lot. It's weird, but I never liked Coke, and still don't really like it. I just find that it helps my headache get better. I get nausea pretty quick if I move around without eating something before and after.
Favorite thing I ate today: Arthur and I went out to dinner tonight before we went to a movie. French fries. Delicious.
Mood: My mood today was ok. I get grumpy when I don't feel good, and so the middle part of my day sucked. I felt like I couldn't do anything because my brain was so foggy. I work really hard normally, and to not be able to think quickly and work fast really bugs me. I can't wait for pregnancy brain to go away.
Worried about: Lately I've been thinking about raising a kid in these times. When I was little, there was no iPhone, iPad, Wii or Game Boy. If we had video games, we rarely played them because they weren't too engaging. I hope that I will still be able to teach my baby that make believe and playing outside are fun things too.
Excited for: The weather recently has been awful. I am excited for the spring and summer time which means that my baby is coming sooner... Cold doesn't mix with excitement. :)
LOVE his name!!! I like that you are sharing it with everyone too. We knew that we wanted to use the name Courtland for our first boy before we were even married. Hudson didn't come as easy and who knows with our next if we will have an idea.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your headaches. I wish I had some advice to help you. Glad the coke helps. Caffeine does a good job with headache pain.
I am sure you will be able to teach Finn to use his imagination and play outside. You will be a good example and make sure he has every opportunity to do those things.
Hey Brookie! Thanks for commenting, it always makes my day. :) I'm glad you like his name! I appreciated your comments on my earlier post about birth methods and pain medication. It's going to be tough, but I'm going to try. I have a feeling I'll be good at it. :) I really appreciat your advice! Love you!
DeleteLove the name! Finn was on our list for boy names too!
ReplyDeleteHate to break it to ya, but prego brain lingers.... but it gives you a GREAT excuse for a lot of things!!
You and I do have a great taste in names, don't we?! :P I feel like at least once he's out then I can invest in some more extreme brain stimulating measures like 5 hour energy. ;)
DeleteThis post is awesome! I also like the name Finn. Good choice you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lil Leenard. I'm glad you like Finn. Did you know that one of my name choices for a boy was Jackson? This was before Jackson was here, of course... but I wasn't going to tell you! Hah! This worked out much better because I can still love Jackson and his name! :)
DeleteI love finn too! It makes him more real too, once you have a name. And yeah, prego brain gets replaced by mommy brain which might be worse... Lo siento.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Lo siento. Mike says that all of the time. It is feeling a bit more real, with him having a name... I think I need to get some movement and a baby bump to feel that physical connection though. Hopefully soon! :)
DeleteAnd them mommy brain gets replaced by grandmommy brain just saying!! Thanks for sharing with us I love it sorry about headaches not sure how to fix it. I never liked orange juice or salsa and I would chug both daily maybe why autumn is so fiery!!
ReplyDeleteOh no, it never goes away!? Ahhh! I hope it does, cause this is the pitts!
DeleteYou are very welcome! I hope I am not bombarding you with too many comments! You CAN do it and will be GREAT at it!! Love you right back!
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