Goodness- its my last week of work before maternity leave and then my baby boy will be here in 4 weeks. Three if we need to a C-section (this babe has been in breach my entire pregnancy so we may be scheduling that! I find out next week).
After what I felt took forever because my husband took a long time to give input on names, we decided on [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] [name_u]Reese[/name_u]. I love it because I think it sounds sophisticated and versatile but I have times of second guessing and it still hasn’t stuck to call him by name yet! Im just worried if I end up not fully feeling [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] as his name when he arrives.
Also my husband’s step mom gave us a stuffed animal of the dragon in the Disney movie [name_m]Pete[/name_m]’s Dragon because that dragon character’s is named [name_u]Elliott[/name_u]. Some people have also referenced E.T. These references don’t really bother me but why are people so quick to associate characters with names? Are they trying to make me feel a certain way?! I don’t get it!
I’m just nervous and anxious. And I keep coming up with new names too but for future use. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband is really difficult to agree on names with so my future name list has just been for fun.
The majority of people have told me they love [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] and have never met an [name_u]Elliott[/name_u]. I haven’t met an [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] either, which is good and bad. I have no associations so I guess that is good - its like a blank slate. But it’s also making the name feel really out of place, I guess?
I’m not sure why I’m even posting this! Im just really getting nervous but also excited and I hope the name sticks and he feels like an [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] when he arrives!
I wouldn’t worry about the ET reference because pretty much every single name can be linked to some character or company or politician or something!
You may already be doing this, but it’s good to refer to baby by his name. Instead of “when baby arrives…” saying “when [name_u]Elliot[/name_u] arrives…” etc. If it still doesn’t feel right, it’s ok to look into other names!
Are you a first time mom? I was just wondering because with my first it felt weird talking to baby in the womb and calling her by name. With my second pregnancy I had my twin boys names before we even knew if they would be boys or girls. So as soon as they were confirmed as boys I started talking to them whenever I would feel them move. [name_m]Just[/name_m] little things like “good morning [name_u]Ari[/name_u]” “Hello [name_u]Ezra[/name_u]”. At first it feels weird but after hearing yourself say the name it sounds so natural.
I absolutely love [name_u]Elliot[/name_u]. I love Biblical Hebrew names and recently found out [name_u]Elliot[/name_u] is a variation of [name_m]Elijah[/name_m]. After that I’ve been totally crushing on the name. I hope you get your peace with it
I’m a first time mom and had a couple miscarriages before getting to this point and I’ve had a rough pregnancy so I have been full of anxiety which I think makes me feel weird talking to the baby (see - I write baby instead of [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] - I really want to be more attached to his name!) in the womb but I’m trying to do it more as I reach the end of my pregnancy!
That’s completely understandable. It is probably hard to get too attached because of your past loses. I’m so sorry to hear about that Momma. I’ll keep your little baby in my prayers. How far are you now?
I’m actually in the hospital now with my twins for the past two weeks. Got admitted at 23weeks and am 25 weeks now. I feel oddly at peace and detached. But the doctors feel very confident we’ll be fine. [name_f]My[/name_f] boys look great just my cervix length is incredible short so I’ll be here possibly for the next 10 weeks until the boys arrive, in the bed. The hardest is being away from my little girl at home. But grandma is taking good care of her.
Awe thank you for sharing. I will keep you in my prayers also. That sounds really rough but you seem in good spirits and in great care which is what is important.
I just have anxiety but I guess that’s to be expected for a first time mom! [name_f]My[/name_f] family is another state and my husband is the opposite of me - never worries about anything at all God sometimes i love him for that but sometimes I need a little more shown feelings! So my anxiety is just acting up and I want to feel a little more secure about the name choice. [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] [name_u]Reese[/name_u]. I love it but I have to admit it hasn’t fully clicked yet. Im sure it will
I love the name you chose! And it’s also good that you have been thinking about a few others, so you’ll have some idea of alternatives if for some reason you’re just really not feeling [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] [name_u]Reese[/name_u] for him.
But I think [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] is one of those wonderfully versatile names that fits any age, appearance or personality. So I’m sure it will fit!
Best of luck to you. The nervous excitement in your “voice” (so to speak) really takes me back You’ve got this!
God sometimes i love him for that but sometimes I need a little more shown feelings! So my anxiety is just acting up and I want to feel a little more secure about the name choice. [name_u]Elliott[/name_u] [name_u]Reese[/name_u]. I love it but I have to admit it hasn’t fully clicked yet. Im sure it will 