Roll-call!! Due June/July/August 2013

[cvd]

Ha, I just said to my hubby last night, "Now we can start talking names!"

I like really girly names (probably because I'm so used to picking boy names ). I also, for some reason, am gravitating towards names that end in "a" or "ana" but I don't know why, I guess I just really like them. So, I've been thinking about: Eliana, Gianna (DS1 was going to be Gianna if he was a girl), Ava, Amelia, Julianna, Annalise (or perhaps spelled Annelise, or Annaliese), Liliana (or Lilliana), Claire, and Sophia. It's SO hard for me though, because I'm such a girly girl and I love so many girl names...but, I only get one shot at it because we're done having kids after these two...so I need to pick my absolute favorite girl name, and make it really count, kwim? I have a feeling I'm going to be wavering on this name for awhile.

For boy names, DH and I both really love Logan. DS2 was almost Logan. That's probably our favorite boy name right now. But I also like: Noah, Owen, Elijah, Joshua, Joel, Nicholas, Jeremiah, and Zachary.

This is fun! What are the names you are all thinking about?

Ou I really like Eliana! I've not seen that one before! So neat you get to pick one of each!
The name we picked is Aubree (if you can't tell by my signature lol), not picking boy names!

[Praying4Pink]

Here are the pics! The tech said she could see the very straight line on Baby A, indicating girl, in every position she was in. I should have paid for a DVD, but I declined in the beginning, so she didn't set up the equipment to do so. She was 100% positive Baby A was a girl though, and she looked for a long time. She said no doubt in her mind. I don't know though, after seeing these pics, should I maybe wait to announce to family and friends until our scan in January? The tech said she was 100% sure, but...I don't know, it's just too hard to believe!

Anyway, here's two pics of Baby B (BOY):
(he was being stubborn and wouldn't give us a nub shot, but the potty shot clearly shows that he's a boy! )

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And two pics of Baby A (GIRL):

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AHHH sweetpea! Congrats for a beautiful baby girl AND boy. That is so awesome! They are so blessed already to have such a loving mommy. So thrilled for you love.

[Praying4Pink]

Ha, I just said to my hubby last night, "Now we can start talking names!"

I like really girly names (probably because I'm so used to picking boy names ). I also, for some reason, am gravitating towards names that end in "a" or "ana" but I don't know why, I guess I just really like them. So, I've been thinking about: Eliana, Gianna (DS1 was going to be Gianna if he was a girl), Ava, Amelia, Julianna, Annalise (or perhaps spelled Annelise, or Annaliese), Liliana (or Lilliana), Claire, and Sophia. It's SO hard for me though, because I'm such a girly girl and I love so many girl names...but, I only get one shot at it because we're done having kids after these two...so I need to pick my absolute favorite girl name, and make it really count, kwim? I have a feeling I'm going to be wavering on this name for awhile.

For boy names, DH and I both really love Logan. DS2 was almost Logan. That's probably our favorite boy name right now. But I also like: Noah, Owen, Elijah, Joshua, Joel, Nicholas, Jeremiah, and Zachary.

This is fun! What are the names you are all thinking about?

Sweetpea my best friends daughters name is Elianna and we call her Ellie. She was born 3 days after my son and now they are best friends too, lol. Oh and my husband Julian was named after both his grandmothers Julia and Lillian. If we had a girl the first time her name would have been Julianna. Loving all your girl names!!!! Your boy names are awesome too! Quite a few biblical names. LOVE IT!

We are looking at Josiah Landon for a boy. We just decided Joelle for a girl. Still working on middles. Firsts are daunting enough, lol.

[sweetpea]

I thought girls were more accurate around 20 weeks? isn't 12 weeks super early to tell? guess i need to read up on this nub thing lol

I wasn't 12 weeks, I was 13w4d and the babies were measuring 14w1d. From what I've read, if you can get a clear flat nub shot at 13 weeks or after, it's a very good chance of being a girl. But not only did I get a classic girl nub shot last night, the tech was able to get a really good potty shot, clearly showing the 3 lines. She was 100% confident that Baby A is a girl, and she's been doing this for 15 years and hasn't been wrong once yet. I feel pretty good about that.

[sweetpea]

Yes I heard this too, I actually had a scan booked for yesterday, but we had to cancel because DH couldn't get away from work. But in the end I am partially happy about it because apparently the difference in accuracy in an early early scan and an 18-20 week scan is substantial! So I am waiting the month, feels like forever though

It all depends on whether or not you have a really good tech, if the baby's in a good position, and if you're over 13 weeks. Those things make all the difference! Either way though, I am super excited for your scan - I have such a good feeling for you, cvd! Hopefully the craziness of the holiday season will make you too busy to worry about gender, and then before you know it, your scan will be here! What is the date of it again?

[sweetpea]

Glad to hear you guys like the name Eliana, that's probably my top pick right now. I love the nn Ellie, too. I love names that have significant meanings. Both of my boys' names are Hebrew names that mean "Gift of God" (that wasn't planned, I just happened to like both of their names, and they just happened to have the same meaning). Eliana is also a Hebrew name, and it means either "God has heard" or "God has answered" (I've seen both meanings for this name). Either way, it just seems so fitting because I have spent years praying for a daughter, and God has surely heard and answered my prayers.

[Praying4Pink]

I'm sorry to hear about the spotting, P4P, but it sounds as though your little babe is still doing well. I think I might have felt one or both of the babies move this week, too, but it's so hard to tell for sure. I felt a couple of the "popcorn popping" type feelings, rather than flutters, and it's stopped me in my tracks. It does feel like early baby movements, but the surprising thing is, I feel them rather high up, which is weird. I keep thinking of how I felt my other two much lower down, but then again, my uterus is already up passed my belly button (which I was told is normal for twins). So, who knows!

Thanks sweetpea! Yes babe is doing ok in there. I want to say now it is a girl because she is keeping me on my toes! Lol. I suppose as long as it stays brown/pink and there is no cramping then I shouldn't worry much. I am getting the NT done Tuesday so I will be able to see how much the little bear has grown since I last saw him/her. The popping I feel is the same as I felt with my son. I'm already convinced it is the baby, lol. Yeah yours probably is too! I think us moms know the difference between our babies and gas!!

[hopingforsaskia]

I like your names Sweetpea.. I love those older style feminine pretty names too. I actually am totally loving the name Aveline at the moment (av-el-een) but we're sticking with Saskia.

As for boys names... Oh my goodness.. Not getting anywhere!! We had Nash Keenan picked, but dh seems to have changed his mind and we can't agree on anything.. That's very odd for us because with both of our boys, I found the names, fell in love with them instantly, and dh loved them too. I'm hoping it's a sign that we won't need a boys name... anyway. The names we have on the "list" are Reid, Shepard, Arden, Quaid and Nash is still there too. I don't "love" any of them, but I think I really like Reid the best.

[Praying4Pink]

I like your names Sweetpea.. I love those older style feminine pretty names too. I actually am totally loving the name Aveline at the moment (av-el-een) but we're sticking with Saskia.

As for boys names... Oh my goodness.. Not getting anywhere!! We had Nash Keenan picked, but dh seems to have changed his mind and we can't agree on anything.. That's very odd for us because with both of our boys, I found the names, fell in love with them instantly, and dh loved them too. I'm hoping it's a sign that we won't need a boys name... anyway. The names we have on the "list" are Reid, Shepard, Arden, Quaid and Nash is still there too. I don't "love" any of them, but I think I really like Reid the best.

Hoping Reid has my vote, lol

[Jadis]

Hi Ladies, Sorry I haven't been on in awhile, just super busy! I've read back a few pages and I'm all caught up Sweetpea-a million congrats! That's such wonderful news!

Congrats to the new BFP's, so nice to have you here. So girls, I'm reeeeeally showing! I'm starting to wonder if the psychic I saw a few months ago was right when she declared that I'd be having twins