Attn: MrsReber

[SusanD]

Guess what - we're having a girl! I'm so excited I just had to share!

[emilycat]

Oh, congratulations! I'm not Mrs. Reber, but couldn't resist posting...that's so exciting; you know, girls are the best kind http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

Emily

[lindrusso]

Well, I don't know if one sex is easier than the other, but my boys sure don't hold up the argument that boys are more difficult! I've seen plenty of little girls in my moms group that are MUCH wilder! Of course if you subscribe to the "boys will be boys" philosophy, then perhaps your boys will live up to your expectations http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif . I guess boys and girls are just different - even amongst members of the same sex.

Funny, Mrs Reber, we too had a harder time with boys names. My husband was so goofy about the whole thing. We couldn't name him this or that name because it reminded him about this or that person. This name was no good because it rhymed with that bad word. And then you have to watch out for bad initials - like LSD or RAT or whatever. After a while he'd get totally silly and start throwing out names like "Brick" or "Rock". What a big help he was! Our second son didn't even have a name for the first 24 hours - I had picked out a name and ended up "winning" because my husband couldn't come up with anything!

Anyway, congratulations SusanD - how exciting!

[emilycat]

I just thought of this because of Alysha's comments about her husband's "Rock" and "Brick" suggestions, and I had to share.
Although my brother had a name months before he was born (it was a no-brainer for my parents; he was just John the IV) but my sisters and I (I was 10 when he was born) called him "Baby" for almost a year. It makes me laugh out loud to think about it.
You've got 3 little girls running around, all trying to hold their little brother, who's just learning to walk, yelling, "Come here, Baby," We still joke about it.

[SusanD]

Thanks! We're totally stuck on names. We started a list a few weeks ago - kept a big legal pad in a drawer in the kitchen and every time we thought of one we'd add it. Problem is, we had all kinds of boys names and very few girls. So now we're basically back to square one.

Lindrusso, I'm like you about the initials although my husband thinks that's the dumbest thing he's ever heard. We know we want the middle name to be Evelyn, after my grandmother, so our kid's going to end up being BED or TED or RED or something. Oh well.

I always thought that boys would be easier too, however our neighborhood has proved that wrong. It's pretty much all little boys, and I've seen more bike crashes, sports injuries and fist fights than I ever thought possible. I'd be a nervous wreck everytime he went out the door! I guess they both have their challenges.

Well, no matter what her name is or how her personality turns out (although knowing her gene pool, she will most definitely NOT be a placid child) she will be loved dearly! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[mommywannabe]

Congratulations SusanD http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif I'm sure she'll be happy & healthy! Good luck with the names. It's funny, we're not even pregnant yet and we already have names picked out http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif I've always said that I wouldn't name my child after anyone else, but if we have a boy we're naming him after my Dad...Steven.
My Mom told me I didn't have a name for a few days & she just ended up naming me after a Beatles song (Michelle). Of course, at this point, I've had soooooo many people sing that song to me, it's kind of grating.

[SusanD]

Thank you, we're pretty excited about it! Hubby's already freaking out about wedding bills, her wanting her own credit card, etc. I can't wait! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[MrsReber]

Congratulations, Susan! We don't want to know, but we may find out accidentally- especially with my husband watching the ultrasound so closely. He tells me that boys are easier! Ha! He'll have to talk to my sister about that one!

So have you picked out a name yet? We can't agree on any boys names, so I keep thinking that's what we'll have. I had a dream last night, too. I went into labor at work and had a baby boy 20 minutes later. Ha ha ha ha ha!!!

[MrsReber]

I am going to try to post another reply. My computer wouldn't let me before! I think it must be a man thing. My husband suggests some weird names to me. He likes Ted Nugent (rock star turned controversial hunter?) so he likes Ted for a boy. Ah, no. He came home the other night and said he likes the name Rachel. I was surprised to hear that. I would prefer Sarah, but Rachel is very nice. So last night, his sister is over and I tell her that he thinks Rachel is nice and my husband (who is half listening) says "how come you never mentioned that name to me? I like that." I said "uh, I know, you suggested it". So now, I am thinking, perhaps I can pick any name and tell him that he suggested it. He won't remember. My one friend says since women spend 9 months with the baby before birth, we should get to name them. I can think of so many pretty girls names, but boys names are so hard for me.

Susan, I bet knowing the sex of the baby makes it all seem that much more real. I am curious, but I think we'll wait. I love the suspense. I still can't imagine the baby being anything other than a boy, but who knows? I think I may have to start making a list of names for us to consider. Well, we both still have a few months to go!

[SusanD]

It's funny, I guess I just always had this hunch that we were going to have a girl. From day one...before I got pregnant even. So as wonderful as it was to hear, I must admit it wasn't a huge surprise. On the other hand, my husband said that even though he had the same hunch, he was still taken by surprise because it reinforced how "real" this is. (I knew it was "real" when I had to pack away my jeans! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif) I think it was quite a shock to him at first. But now everytime he rubs my tummy he asks how his "little girl" is doing. It's so cute!

[MrsReber]

Aren't husbands just so cute? I am just amazed at how this man who goes out hunting and racing and is suddendly this big softie who talks to my stomach. I wanted to start a list of names last weekend, but I have a final tonight for my class so I had lots of studying to do. Don't think I'll be attending the spring semeseter next year, though. I'm going on 18 weeks now. All the people at work are just thrilled. That's such a relief. It's funny because I only told a few people and word got out to a few more people. Now the people who didn't hear it directly from me are afraid to say anything to me until I tell them myself. My boss and his boss (the director of our entire division) are just thrilled. They both have young children at home, which is great. Five months to go!! Have you looked into childcare yet? My neighbor across the street offered to be our babysitter since she is home full time with her son, but I still need to check out my options.

[SusanD]

That's great that your co-workers are so excited. Doesn't that just make everything so much easier? No we haven't started looking into child care yet. I need to get going on that. I really want to find someone who can watch her in their home, I really don't want to go to a daycare center! I'd love it if our neighbor could do it, she works evenings and weekends so she can be home with her kids during the day. But it's one of those things that I don't feel comfortable asking. I've already talked to my boss about only going back 4 days a week which will be nice - at least I can have one extra day at home! By the way, I have become a baby clothes-shopping monster! I can't help myself, they're all so darn cute! Plus it doesn't help that Baby Gap has all of their baby clothes on sale right now. Yikes!

By the way, I hope you & the baby enjoy your holidays! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif I'm pretty sure that come January, my baby's going to be punching me, saying "Hey Mom, what happened? You cut off my cookie supply!"

[This message has been edited by SusanD (edited 12-19-2000).]

[MrsReber]

Susan, you sound like me. I was afraid to approach my neighbor about daycare. I had thought about it since she was at home with her son, but I didn't want to intrude. I was on the phone with her one day, and she brought it up. She told me that she talked to her husband about it and she was interested in watching the baby for us. I was so relieved. Even if I don't go with her long term, I know that she's there until we decide what to do and work out a good schedule. She watches babies for other women, too. I want to work four days a week or at least work one day from home. I'm glad that you're working that out with your boss. That's great.

I haven't bought one baby outfit yet. I still feel like I'll jinx myself if I start getting too into the baby things. I have my crib set (but no crib) and my wallpaper border, but I'm sure that Christmas will bring some baby gifts, knowing the two grandmas we have to deal with!

Ha ha ha- I made 8 different kinds of cookies and I can't stop eating them!! Enjoy your holidays! Only two more real work days. Friday is our brunch in the morning then I want to go home and enjoy the holiday.

[SusanD]

Remember you had the problem with your pants sliding up over your tummy? Well, I've got the opposite problem - mine keep sliding DOWN! I'm wearing drawstring pants today, and I look like one of those old men whose beer gut hangs down over their waistband. ARGH!

Happy holidays to you and your family...and enjoy your cookies! (It's kind of fun having an "excuse" for those gaining those extra holiday pounds! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif )

[MrsReber]

I understand! I wore a pair of maternity pants the other day with the panel in the front. I tried to fold part of it over, but the pants still keep falling down on me! Guess my tummy isn't quite big enough for them yet. I feel pretty good. I told one of the admin secretaries this morning that I was pregnant (almost 4 months!) and she said that I carry it very well. She had no idea at all. I'm surprised I'm not bigger with all the holiday goodies around here. One guys' wife made cream puffs for us. Boy are they good. I had 2 already.

[SusanD]

No kidding...I simply cannot stay away from the treats! The worst culprit is the shortbread that a co-worker made for all of us, I have to purposely walk by on the other side of her desk so I don't look at it! Plus my husband participated in a cookie exchange at work and brought them home for me - so now we're got five tins sitting in the pantry. Sure is fun now, but does not bode well for the weight loss efforts later. Yikes!

I'm still not able to fit into maternity clothes either, and I'm almost at 22 weeks. I tried some pants on the other day and I still get that bulge in the front. I've finally started feeling the baby move! It's so cool, it felt kind of wierd at first but now that I know what it feels like, I'm totally in tune with it and looking forward to the next time! My husband keeps putting his hand on my stomach, I know he wishes he could feel her too - I feel bad that he can't, but that will come soon enough. And speaking of clothes, I was at the mall over lunch and blew another wad at Baby Gap. This is bad! At least now I can buy cute little pink flowered things instead of green and yellow. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[MrsReber]

Susan- I don't know if you saw the post from the other Susan (slknight). I hate to pass on news like this, but she lost her baby at 10 weeks. I can't imagine how horrible that must be and how she must feel. I almost feel a little guilty for being so happy right now. She posted on the great food BB under the Blah post. I guess you and I can count our blessings this year.

We just had a brunch and we're all leaving around 12:00. It took me forever to get to work with the snow we had early this morning, but I didn't want to miss out on the brunch!! Some days I am starving and then other days, I eat two bites and I'm stuffed. I still haven't bought any clothes, but I've seen some very cute stuff. My mom is going to come crib shopping with me after my next dr's appointment. I need help. My husband is pretty much letting me decorate and buy whatever I want. He says it's all mine to do- so now I must enlist mom's help! Hey, I need an opinion from someone!!




[This message has been edited by MrsReber (edited 12-22-2000).]

[mommywannabe]

I'm so glad everything is going well for both of you http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif Hope you have a wonderful Christmas; I look forward to following your pregnancies into the new year!