Latest update, there are rumors about the next batch of referrals to come in before the Chinese New Year (maybe 1/15 or 1/23?) that might go up to 5/12/05 LID group. We'll see.
As for me, well, I couldn't sleep last night. I've had several nights where I start thinking of baby's name and I try different variations, different names... just generally over-analyzing (which i'm very good at) this whole name thing! Sheesh. You'd think that a name was important or something? lol.
Here is my dilema, I originally wanted her to have an "M" name. Meaning her first name started with M. Having my initials has been a consideration, too. I just can't seem to decide, though. There are a couple/few "M" names that I like, but I seem to gravitate toward the "E" names... Here is my list so far:
(I do plan to incorporate her Chinese name if at all posssible, as a 2nd middle name, most likely)
Elaina Mei-Li (or Elena Mei or Elaina Mae)
Mei-Li Elaina
Mia Ellen
I also like the names
Madalin
Marie
Mattea
Miriam
... this is all I can think of now, I have a whole list at home! lol.
I need Help!!!
And then, of course, I remembered that I originally wanted to name my daughter Elizabeth Marie (but am not naming her that because my sister already has a niece named Elizabeth)... so, her initials would have been the same as my first choice in names currently. Ugh.
Then I thought of... well, what if I had a boy? (not that that is likely this time around, since i've requested a girl, but one never knows, lol)... I like the name Eli. And if I went with Eli I could name him Eli Michael (my brother's name). So, then they'd both have EM. Which I do like. And it is similar to mine, yet different.
So... we'll see. I'll stop beating a dead horse. For this minute. :)
The Brambles
12 hours ago
Naming can be so difficult. I know that we struggled for a while and then when we thought of the right name we had not doubt in our minds. I love all the names that you have come up with so far.
ReplyDeleteI also noticed that we must have close LID's. Your ticker is at just about the same spot as mine.
Hi, Karen! Yours is the journey to Ava, right? I stole your ticker! HAHA. I do think we are close on LID. Who are you going through? I'm with CCAI.
ReplyDeleteI've kind of been thinking the Elaina Mei or Elaina Mei-Li for a long time. I just am not 100% sure! I keep going back to it thought. I think I might know when I see her at least I hope so! lol.
We were DTC on October 28 and are using GWCA.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes I am from Story of Ava.
We have been thinking about Mei as a middle name as well. I really like Eliana.