Melissa writes:<\/p>\n
I am kicking myself!<\/p>\n
I am due in one week with our third boy. We have known for months and months that we were having a boy, and we worked very hard at getting pregnant. We had a tough pregnancy that we thought we’d lost several times, and then about midway through, we learned he was quite small and had to watch him closely with near weekly scans and measurements and an amnio we weren’t planning on having just to prepare us for anything that might come.<\/p>\n
Well, the results were relieving, and he’s finally doing great and growing, and I’ve been really relaxed and happy for the first time in this pregnancy – for the last month of it!<\/p>\n
I think I am in denial, however, as we still don’t know how we are going to NAME HIM!<\/p>\n
With our other two, we were clear, certain and excited by our selections. Our first son is named Tate Fletcher. Our second son is Nicholson Scott, but we call him Cole. So we have Tate and Cole. Our last name sounds like Secret.<\/p>\n
At first, I thought I really loved the name Leo for our new little guy, given how small and what a fighter he is. He’ll be our lion cub. But I wasn’t sure my husband was all in as he was a bit ‘Meh’ about it. So I came up with a few other names, floated them and then we sort of left it.
\nWe just knew we’d know when the time came. Well, we don’t, and the time is nearly here… Aaaaargh!<\/p>\nOur short list (I think) is:<\/p>\n
Jude
\nLeo
\nLuke
\nCorbin
\nRafferty (with nn Rafe)<\/p>\nAnd our middle names are:<\/p>\n
Henry (after Mark’s Grandfather)
\nLloyd (my dad, who is loved by all)
\nChristopher (my brother I adore and who is the best uncle ever – no kids)
\nWilliam (a family name)<\/p>\nI am not against Luke per se, but feel it is awfully popular. Mark likes it but could go with Jude. I like Jude, but worry it may be trending toward the girls (grrrrrr…another great boy name that the girls snatch!) I also think it sounds like we’re sort of trying too hard with the 3 short, strong, one-syllable names. I love, love, love Rafferty, but my best friend does NOT like it. It makes me nervous. If I had to pick right at this second, I’d probably go with Leo Christopher, but I’m worried I’m settling with the easiest and that I’ll regret it.<\/p>\n
I’m really struggling here, and Mark has no clue either. I’ve been reading your blog for months, LOVING it, and never thought I’d come close to needing you!<\/p>\n
Help?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Name update!<\/strong> Melissa writes:<\/p>\n
About 4 months ago, you posted a panicked plea from me on your blog about the naming of our third son. I’m writing with an update!<\/p>\n
Our beautiful boy was born on 11\/10\/11. Though I was a touch disappointed with the date, as I’d SO hoped for my due date of 11\/11\/11, we soon realized it was actually fortuitous :)<\/p>\n
Why was the 10th fortuitous? Because the 10th of November is the feast of Pope St. Leo the 1st. A loving and benevolent man by all accounts.<\/p>\n
Our son is Leo Henry. Our little lion cub. He is perfect, as is his name.<\/p>\n
Thank you for your help and to all who wrote in!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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