Friday, March 18, 2011

The name is in the bag!!!

I don't have a lot of pregnancy pictures this time around, so I figured I'd have Travis take some on a "big one." 30 WEEKS! Time has totally flown by. I'm ready in so many ways, but not in others. 2 MORE MONTHS!!! I can't believe it. One of my 'not ready' things is her name. NOTHING felt right or fit. It's been frustrating. But we've got one now and there's no going back! :))
(cool filter on this too huh? it's like grungy...)
 People say I look so small, but I feel so huge. I haven't gained a lot of weight, but this pregnancy has been different than my others. Actually when I look back, every single pregnancy has been different! Anyway this one has been a very sensitive stomach. I've thrown up more this time than all of the others combined. But I'll take that over kidney stones, pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure.  :)

So the name verdict?! Did I keep you reading? Okay drum roll please...Ashlynn.
I loved it as soon as I said it out loud, my heart just soared. I knew it was right. I told Travis and he liked it instantly (which has NEVER happened) We've prayed about it all week and every time I see or say it I'm so incredibly happy. I love that it fits with the other kids names, Kaylin, Ethan, Aidrian, and Ashlynn. We were going to use Arahia for a middle name, but now we aren't sure. We love Lynn at the end because it's Travis' only sister's middle name and it's also my Aunt Diana's, whom I was very close to growing up. So we've got both sides covered! :) Travis is debating with no middle name, but we'll see what happens. I'm just happy she has a first name now!
So I don't want to hear you don't like it, because I won't change it!! Practice saying it for when you all come visit me!!!! She'll be here May 20th!
PS
My fabulous sister Meagan made the baby this beautiful comfy and perfect blanket! I love it, I can't put it away! It's so cute and fun, and best of all, homemade. Thanks a million times Meagy!! 

10 comments:

Brooke Bennett said...

I actually LOVE the name! It's number 2 on my list of girl names! So fun!

melanie said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the name!!! Ashlynn fits perfectly. And you are just ABSOLUTELY looking beautiful! miss ya!

Tami said...

I love it! Ashlynn is such s sweet name. One of my YW is named Ashlyn and she is a cutie. How exciting!! I am so excited for you guys and I'm glad that your pregnancy is going well aside from the puking. But no major scary stuff which is great! Very cool quilt. I love it that your shirt matches. I love the prego pictures - You are hot!!

Karen said...

I absolutely LOVE that name! It would be at the top of my list if our last name wasn't Linn. Ha! Um and you look amazing!!!!

The Grantham Family said...

You are so pretty girl! I love the name Ashlynn...in fact I went to high school with an Ashlynn and LOVED her!

Lets just face it the "Lynn" in it is pretty great! Congrats and glad you BOTH love and agree on the name. I cannot believe you are rockin' 4 kiddos here in a bit....
miss ya badly!

Grandma Sharp said...

YOUR MOM LIKES THE NAME AS WELL. NO TRICKY SPELLING AND IT SOUNDS JUST LIKE IT IS SPELLED SO SHE WONT HAVE TO CORRECT PEOPLE ALL THE TIME!!! EXCITED FOR HER TO COME AND BRING MORE JOY TO YOUR FAMILY :).

Kenda said...

Love it! So sweet!

Angie said...

Love it! And you look fabulous!!!!

Meagan said...

Love the name. Can't wait to meet Ashlynn! What a cool blanket! ;) I'm so glad you like it. You look amazing!

Joyce said...

I love those types of blankets! I wanna learn how to make them:)