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@psw27: We're in the same boat! DS is named after DH so I had no trouble there but I've had this boy name picked out since I was super young. Everyone loves it but now that I might have the chance to use it I'm like hmmm how will my child feel about this name? lol
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@bubblegum: I always try to think of my DS introducing himself as an adult to see if I think it is a good name! Sigh. I think my husband has a name he's pretty into (Colton) but I only like it shortened to Colt.... which I get could be the nickname but I'm still not even sold on it. It seems too southern (and my family is southern, its nothing against the south - its just that we live in Boston.)
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@psw27: That's a good way to look at it!! Colton is cute name!! But I see what you mean of it feeling a bit southern. We had some what of the same issue. I love the name Theo but DH hates when people shorten names that are meant to be long. We have one name that we both like that is classic and not trendy.
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@bubblegum: Colton could end but being the name, we shall see! I love Theo - we have a few Theos and Teddies in our school! I could also go for something more off beat like August or Forest but my DH is anti. Or maybe it's a girl and we don't need to worry at all!
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@psw27: Ohhh I love the off beat choices! Those are strong but not too crazy!! Just perfect! Haha maybe it will be!!
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@bubblegum: Exactly! Both our boys have strong names (we aren't fans of unisex for a boy, personally) and we would have a hard time finding a name to compete!
@psw27: August is in our top two for a boy right now. It was in the running for DS2's name! Love!
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@ValentineMommy:
so cute!
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@ValentineMommy: That's awesome!
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I just had my ultrasound and baby looks great! So exciting. They said my due date is the 18th like I originally thought, for some reason I thought they changed it to the 19th. It was so exciting to see baby wiggling and moving arms and legs. We're really thrilled.
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@psw27: @ValentineMommy: @bubblegum: I love all your guys's possible choices. I agree that Colt sounds kind of southern, but I don't think Colton does.
We have 2 girl names we like and I had 1 boy name I really liked (Thomas), but DH said no! We've talked about it just briefly, but I haven't found anything I like as much
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@MOMTOLITTLEB: Congrats on a great appointment! I love watching baby move around.
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@MOMTOLITTLEB: that's so awesome, congrats on a good appointment!
@JennyPenny: I don't even know why I care if it sounds southern. I could end up back in the south someday! Plus no one in Boston is from Boston anyway! I like Thomas! A girl I know just had the cutest Tommy
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Oh, and I guess there are kind of problems with our 2 girl names. Paired with our DS's name they make up literary couple names. Name 1 makes a non-major couple in a VERY major book/movie series. Name 2 makes the central couple in a somewhat popular book series that is currently a TV series as well. I just have no idea if people would notice, or think its weird.
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@JennyPenny: Awww but Thomas is adorable!! What does he like instead?
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@JennyPenny: That's pretty funny though. I think it depends on how popular the couple is. Like if your son's name was Ross and your daughter was Rachel, that might be a little weird lol
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@JennyPenny: I'm so close to the second trimester!!!!! I'm counting 13 weeks as 2nd trimester. Can't wait
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@bubblegum: SO is pretty set on Nova for a girl. So Nova Jade and then for a boy the middle name will be Cyrus. We can't agree on a first name. I vote Corbin. He says no. We will talk more names this weekend when he is off work.
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@JennyPenny: Like @bubblegum said, I think it depends on how popular the reference is. If it's like Edward and Bella or something, I'd probably wouldn't choose it. Unless you're REALLY into whatever the reference is, maybe.
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@bubblegum: His only suggestion was Oliver, which is fine, but its the name of a close friend's dog and it feels weird.
I would say name option 1 is probably closest to 'Rachel and Ross', cause it's from something very very popular, but again the story doesn't center around that couple (in fact they aren't even alive if that offers a hint) but they are referred to a lot. There are plenty of people who are *obsessed* with the series that would immediately put them together in that way. Name option 2 is the central couple in a series that doesn't have the same cult following at all. But I know a few people who have read it and since its a new TV series it might get more popular. Hard to say.
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@ValentineMommy: I actually do really love both series personally, but I wouldn't be naming them after that series if that makes sense. I've liked both the girl names for a long time and DH named DS and it just happened to make couplings!
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@littleblessings: Oh I think Nova is adorable! Super cute. Ugh itsn't that the worst when DH says no to a name you like.
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@JennyPenny: Oh I can see how that would be weird especially since it's a dog.
OMG now you have my complete attention. I have to know what couple it is now lol
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@JennyPenny: I would say that even if you don't mind the references, people are going to assume you're superfans of whatever show/book it is. Just depends how you feel about that.
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@JennyPenny: Wait is it Lexi and Mark?!
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How would you guys feel about a FB group? When we find out the gender, I want to share it with all of you, but I know some people on HB IRL, and don't want to share with the world! Also, it's easier to follow along, especially on the weekends when I'm not on the actual computer. Thoughts?
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@bubblegum: haha, good guess, but no. More popular than that I'd say. And they're dead for the entirety of the series.
@ValentineMommy: I'm up for it!
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@JennyPenny: my guess is girl : )
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@JennyPenny: I'll take it that it's probably a Lost couple then. I never saw the series so I can't guess now lol
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@bubblegum: Oddly enough, I was going to reference Lost. DS1 is named Desmond.
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@JennyPenny: My guess is HIMYM? But I never saw it, so I don't actually know....
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@ValentineMommy: I'm up for it, that's what my last birth group did too, and we ended up using FB a lot after the kids were born!
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@bubblegum: @ValentineMommy: I'll post it in the FB group
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Here's the link to the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/537819219746341/
I'll take it down once everyone who wants to join does. You'll notice a random member of the group - it's my kids account. I had to add someone to open the group up. I'll delete it once someone joins
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@JennyPenny: Hahaha I still won't know lol I don't have a facebook.
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@JennyPenny: It could just be me, but I feel like those names are classic enough that they don't seem too referential. Also, I like them all
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@JennyPenny: Oh I completely agree with @ValentineMommy: ! Very classic names! I would not think of Harry Potter or Outlander. I love Harry Potter but because the name are so timeless my first thought wouldn't go there.
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@ValentineMommy: Thanks! We're pretty "classic" name people so its nice to hear that it also keeps the name from sounding like a specific reference.
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@JennyPenny: I didn't think of either thing (and I don't know what Outlander is.... I'm not great with that stuff!) I agree, both names are classic!
so cute!
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