Yes, making her premiere appearance here on earth is...well, we're not quite settled on the name. If you'd like to make your vote in the comments section after reading the blog, feel free...just don't be offended when we choose whatever we want anyway. :)
Our beautiful baby girl arrived at 6:15pm on June 12, 2008. She was 7 lbs, 3 oz and 19 inches long. She has bright, alert eyes when she opens them and a head full of brown hair. She's a good little baby. We're so blessed to have her here.
I went in for my weekly appointment Thursday morning and had the midwife (that's Certified Nurse Midwife, not lay-midwife) check to see if I was even close to dialating, just in case. Here's how it went:
Rachel: Oh, my gosh...
Char: What?
R: Oh, my gosh!...
C: What?!
R: I think you're at a 4 or 5 (she means centimeters dialated--10 cm is complete for those who don't know)!
C: You're crapping me...
R: No, I really think you are!
So, that's my cue...when I am that far, the baby comes that day. And...she did. Labor and delivery went well. She had a bit of trouble breathing for a little bit because she swallowed a bunch of fluid on the way out and must have inhaled a little bit, too. She got it out and pinked up well. Today the doc came to check her over and said, "Well, I think she's just perfect... I want to take her home with me!" That's pretty good since I think he has 5 young children of his own! Anway, she really is cute, and we have some cute little photos as well. Check out the pictures first, and then check out the name options.
Disclaimer: We're not taking a poll on pulling out new names, but we are interested as to which one of these name choices you like best for this cute little person. 
Thank you for being interested in our family. We love you all.
Thank you for being interested in our family. We love you all.
Name choices shown as first name with meaning and middle name with meaning:
A: Claire (clear, bright)Elizabeth (oath of God)
B: Nissa (friendly elf) Munay-said like moon-eye (to love)
C: Naomi (pleasant) Elise (French form of Elizabeth)
D: A different combination of Claire, Elizabeth, Nissa, Munay, Naomi or Elise
19 comments:
Oh my goodness! What a happy surprise! (That's my fantasy, to go in for a routine check-up and be ready to go.) I am amazed at her healthy size, considering she was early, right? She is so pretty! Well done. I like Claire, but I am more conservative in my naming. Congrats!
Yippie... she's here... I am happy for you! I like B... non-traditional is fun.
Congrats! I have been checking your blog every day to see if she has arrived. She is beautiful! I have always liked the name Claire- that is my vote.
Nissa or Naomi are my picks. They are all very cute and she is a doll.
Conrats.
jana
I am no expert at girl names, since I've not had to officially name one yet, but... My vote is clearly Claire Elizabeth, or Nissa Elizabeth. I like a little bit of tradition mixed with unusual. Congrats! So happy for you. Glad you were at the doctor's office when you discovered it :) In her crying picture, she looks like Peter.
Hey char! super cute blog! email me at vcjansen@hotmail.com so i can add you an invite for ours. I'm so lucky that I got to see her today! Thanks for the hammer again! You are a life saver! :)
I think Claire Elise fits the family names, but I love Nissa for the meaning. I think I would like Elise over Elisabeth, because they are still traditional and fit the family, but Elise is a little different. She's gorgeous either way! Call me if you need ANYTHING!
Let me know if we are on for tuesday still!
Miriam- oh wait I want that name
Oh my! Congratulations on your beautiful little girl!! And what a nice way for her to come...
Okay here are my choices:
#1 Naomi Elise
#2 Naomi Elizabeth
#3 Naomi Claire
Love ya!
Wow! She is gorgeous! I like Claire Munay. She just looks so sweet, and I think Claire is a very sweet name. I might just steal Munay... Congrats!
I like Nissa Claire (o: Congratulations! I didn't realize you were so close to having her, she is so pretty! Or you could name her after me, June 12th is our wedding anniversary (o: (Just kidding, of course, but pretty cool she was born on 6/12, I shouldn't forget that)
Do let me know if you come to Houston, Come next July 1st, who knows where we'll be!
I think that Claire Elise Erikson sounds very nice. It has a good flow to it. Claire is a very pretty name. Sorry, I wasn't home when you called. I'll try you back but probably next week cuz we'll be gone this week. Congratulations! She's beautiful.
i like claire elise or claire elizabeth. she is gorgeous!! she looks a lot like emery!!
Char she is beautiful! Glad to hear all is going well for you guys! I can't believe you guys have been married 8 years. Congrats! I vote Claire Elise.
Congraturation!!!!
What a beautiful baby!
We are happy for you.
I think Naomi Elise is good for her!
I'm serious!
Hey Chachi!!
Thank you for calling me... You are the greatest... I called you back but I just talked to Thomas... I think I like Clarie Elise... and I thought that before I read the other blogs... I hope you are doing well.... you are really making me realize that the end is near... scary and exciting... Congrats on you little girl... hopefully as spit fire as the rest of us :)
Love Mel
YAY! Congratulations Char! Did your sister tell you that i felt "the vibe" and called you when you were at the hospital?? HAHA! She's GORGEOUS!! I like Claire Elizabeth!! I was gonna name Natalie "Megan Elizabeth" remember? I'm so happy for you guys!
Oh my gosh, she is Beautiful. With all of these babies being born it almost makes me want another...almost.
Naomi Elise is my pick!
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