We have been bombarded with that dreaded question. "What are you going to name the baby?" We have been back and forth with several names, and have not chosen a forsure yet. I have been frustrated and saddened by people's responses when we give the options we are going with. I don't think people mean to hurt our feelings when hearing what names we are choosing from, but I caution everyone and myself to not make the sour face when you hear a name, or say you wouldn't name your child that, or make statements of not being a fan of someone's choice name for THEIR child. I hope that I don't do this to anyone, and if I have I AM SORRY, please forgive me- I know what a tough choice it is, and I want to respect the parents for making the choice.
Being a former teacher I struggle with name association enough, so when I do like a name, I don't like when people slam it down. A name can be very significant for a child and a parent. Maybe there is something in their life at the time of birth, maybe there is family origin, or just a liking to the name.
So please, we are trying to pick a name that we like, not that everyone else likes. We know we will love this baby no matter her name, but we want to be the ones to name her.
Oh girl, do I ever hear you on that one! We have received a significant amount of slack for our girl's name, Israel ("it's a boys name" or "I would never name my kid after a country" or whatever), and it's frustrating! It's like, you know what, you don't like the name, you don't have to name your kid that name. But WE like it and it's OUR child so keep your opinions to yourself!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you and Brenton like a name and God has put it in your heart and it has significance to you - then praise God for your baby and the name she will carry with her!
Exciting about the contractions! We hope to meet her soon! :)
Thanks for your post! It can be hard to "grin and bear it" when someone comments on your chosen name(s). I had to hear the question "Do twins run in your family?" on top of the name questions when I was pregnant! Now that got annoying! But just like Audra said, Praise God for that new life!
ReplyDeletegrrrrrowl I hear the mommy bear say!!!! Our Holly seems to feel the same way about hearing others opinions...for me I say that the name may not be to our liking at first but it's so funny how the little one looks just like his or her name when they arrive! You name your sweet wee one and we'll love her and her name ok? Love ya' and can't wait to hear she has arrived!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain! When we decided on the name Linus I got a lot of goofy looks. I have always liked the name and finally started telling people to mind their own P's and Q's when they shot me the look.
ReplyDeleteoh, and Audra, I love the name Israel. I have a nephew with that name but I think it is great for either sex!
Its funny the different things you are experiencing with each pregnancy. I think this is so difficult this time because you had Jake and Izzy's names picked out 6 months before they were born. Don't worry about the name, it will come. Little do you know, but Jaclyn's name was Lucy in my head for 24 hours after she was born. I just couldn't decide. But then the end result was my middle name. It will be a wonderful and fitting name no matter what... Even if you name her horsie!!
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