Dolman. And that is not my baby’s name.

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32 weeks pregnant
top: Tj Maxx, brand: Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve (not maternity)
shoes: Target, last year (similar)
hair style tutorial here
When it comes to baby names, my husband and I didn’t really struggle with picking out ones that we both liked. 

I always thought it would lead to an aggressive, heated argument with each of us defending our “perfect” baby names until the other gives in. 

But come to think of it, that’s not how we operate in any other aspect of life so I’m not sure why I thought baby names would be so hard.

Anyway, we’ve been calling the baby by his name for weeks now. We had this name (and a girl name) picked out before we even knew we were having a boy, so it made it really fun to imagine our son with this name we’ve been calling him.

I really took a long time before I buckled down and said that his name was _________ . I think it’s the gravity of naming a human being, along with not really knowing this child. I mean, all I know right now is that he likes to hang on on my right side. When he gets adventurous, he’ll shimmy over to my left hemisphere. But that has only happened a handful of times. 
Some part of him is lodged right near my belly button too. He gets the hiccups every once in awhile, but is generally a calm baby. 

So given that’s all I really know about him at this point in time, it’s hard to throw a name on that! 

But, a few weeks ago, Justin and I pretty much decided that what we’ve been calling him will be his name.

Like all things in life, that was a lot more anticlimactic than I thought it would be. If I remember correctly, Justin was in the bathroom at the sink, either shaving or getting ready for bed, and I was in the bedroom putting clothes away. 

“Hey babe. Are you still thinking of over boy names that you like?”

“No, not really”

“Me neither. So when are we going to officially say that ______ is his name?”

“I don’t know, whenever I guess.”

“Okay, well, should we just go ahead and say that’s what it is?”

“Sure!”

And that was that. 

You may be thinking,”Wow, she must have a very unique and interesting name for her child since she’s keeping it a secret. . . ”  Hate to dissapoint, but it’s probably one of the most classic, simple, uninteresting names around town. But that’s what we really love about it. If I may quote my sister (who frequently quotes Michael Scott from The Office) “Kiss. . .  and that stands for Keep it Simple Stupid”. 

So, I’ll share his name with you all on the day that he enters the world. And what a rough day that will be for him, don’t you think? I mean, thrust out from a warm, comfortable place that feeds you constantly into a cold, bright world with unfamiliarity all around you? It’s how I feel every time I leave my parent’s home. Or Dunkin Donuts.

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amber says · 10.22.13

As soon as you put him on your chest after delivery, all will be right in his new world.

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Danarae Williamson says · 10.22.13

Wow, you look great!

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somewhereinthyme says · 10.22.13

Lot’s of unusual names going around, looking forward to hearing a classic.

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Nora Rose says · 10.22.13

I love classic boys names like John and William. Can’t wait to hear it!

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Mander says · 10.22.13

You look so happy!!!

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Keri Howard says · 10.22.13

I just can’t believe how fast this pregnancy has flown by! Of course, I’m not the one that’s pregnant 🙂 I can’t wait to see this little man. Also, I’m a huge fan of classic names, my boys are Patrick and Matthew.

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Leslie Haasch says · 10.22.13

I adore that top – don’t mind me, I’m going to go scour my local TJMaxx now…

Also, you look wonderful! Pregnancy certainly agrees with you 🙂

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Liz Sophie says · 10.22.13

Yay for classic names! I really liked a lot of “different” names but I was apprehensive about bestowing anything like that on an actual tiny human. I didn’t want him to be that kid in school who had a really unique name that he hated & always went by his middle name. So my little man’s name ended up being William…pretty safe & mainstream but there’s a billion nicknames he can choose from when he grows into his own personality.

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audraailene says · 10.22.13

I can’t believe how similar our pregnancies have been so far! I’m 29 weeks now and our little boy also likes to cling to my right side and only occasionally ventures to the left side. 🙂 Although he seems to be a bit more active than your little one, we definitely came to the conclusions of his name very similar to the way you did. I asked my husband what we wanted to name him and he said the name we had both been throwing around for a while. And that was that. That’s his name. 🙂 I love it!

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Shannon says · 10.22.13

I’m 28 weeks pregnant right now. Pretty much as soon as we found out we were having a girl, we decided on her name. We’ve been calling her by her first name (Henley) since about 19 weeks, but just cannot decide on a middle name! We have about 2 or 3 we keep going back and forth on. Congrats on your little boy!

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Sarah Fox says · 10.22.13

Should you end up with a c-section like I did there is nothing like saying his name out loud and to the doctors. It’s a moment of pure joy! You will forever be a mommy! Congratulations!

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Holly @ The Grass is Always Greener says · 10.22.13

Naming our girls was probably the only thing my ex husband and I ever agreed to. We also kept it simple. I wanted something classic that wouldn’t sound odd when they are 80, but wouldn’t sound too old when they were a baby. Naming someone is hard work.

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Katie Kelley says · 10.22.13

That’s how we were with naming our daughter Jane. Classic, simple, a family name, and there are hardly any Jane’s her age so its still kind of original!

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Lisa Cuba says · 10.22.13

love it!

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Djsmommy2010 says · 10.22.13

Blonde question….why is the name of this post Dolman? Is that the style of your top?

Anyways, you wear your baby bump so well! So happy for you both!

I think it’d be fun to have a guessing game about his name…and the winner woul get a prize after he’s born. Just kidding….unless you think it’d be fun. I love games. 🙂

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AmyA says · 10.22.13

Not a blond question – I’m brunette and I’m not sure either 🙂

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kristinwithani says · 10.22.13

Y’all are adorable. Dolman is the style of sleeves of Kate’s sweater.

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Amanda Torres says · 10.22.13

I was wondering too! This style of sleeves are called raglan (like a baseball tee) dolman sleeves have a low armpit making them drape down.

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Courtney says · 10.22.13

You look absolutely radiant! That baby boy definitely chose the right parents! It is the most amazing connection ever, ever, ever. I am so excited for you. How cool it will be too, for baby boy to have an opportunity to watch his mommy on youtube and brag to all his friends that you are his mommy! Congratulations! 14 months later and I still find it hard to believe I have a son and that I carried him in my belly for 9+ months. This world is amazing! You are going to be the best mommy! 🙂

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kds says · 10.22.13

I have a Michael, Andrew and Matthew. They are all men now and their names fit. You look fantastic. Bless you and your family.

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Luanne says · 10.22.13

I already love his name and think it’s perfect for him and don’t even know it! 🙂 So close – he’ll be here before you know it!!

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Emily Kate says · 10.22.13

You look beautiful! And more power to you in keeping mum on the little one’s name I had friends who made the mistake of even telling FAMILY and ended up changing the name because the family hated it so much. But its about mama and daddy and what they think will suit their little one. (and yes- those poor babes are like “WHAT just happened?” once they’re born, but then they get to meet their wonderful parents, and thats such a special moment) I wish you a happy healthy birth story!

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Vanessa says · 10.22.13

I think it adds a little more surprise to delivery day to hold back the name, especially if everyone already knows the gender. We kept our name choices a secret from everyone – even our closest family.

Is it starting to get really “real” yet? It finally felt real to me the night I turned 36 weeks. I was lying in bed and told my husband, “It just dawned on me that Baby is going to be here in only 3 weeks!” I turned over and went to sleep. I woke up 20 mins later when my water broke, and she was born 4 hours later! I hope you are enjoying pregnancy. I really truly missed the bulging belly and little kicks and jabs for awhile afterward, even though I was holding our sweet baby. But I might be a little weird. 😉

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Kate at Green Fashionista says · 10.22.13

You look awesome hun! And I’m always for a Michael Scott quote 🙂

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Michelle says · 10.22.13

I’ve been reading here for a while but this is my first time commenting. You look fabulous. I have 2 babies of my own (28 month old girl and 9 month old boy) so I totally started remembering my pregnancies…the movements, hiccups, somersaults (done MUCH more by son). Savor it because a few months after your baby is born, you’ll miss it. 🙂
I totally understand you not sharing the name too. We didn’t share either name. We just didn’t want to hear the opinions. And ours are not weird either. (Avery Lynn and Christopher James).

And once he’s born, yes his world has just flipped upside down (literally) but it will melt your heart seeing how comforted he is simply by laying on your chest, feeling your warmth and listening to your heart. Enjoy!

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Lins - Domesticated Working Woman says · 10.22.13

I love your sweater! I’m wearing lots of non-maternity tops still – the nice thing is sweaters snap back into shape after getting wet. Can’t wait to hear your name.

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arbarge says · 10.22.13

I love your top!

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cpalmisanodillard says · 10.22.13

You’re stinking cute! I’m 4 weeks behind you in my pregnancy and am envious of your style.

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Ashton Barker says · 10.22.13

My husband and I picked out our son’s name within a few days of finding out I was pregnant, but we couldn’t decide on a girls name for anything. It was nice to be able to start calling him by his name right after we found out he was a boy. In fact, while I was pushing, I said “COME ON KILLIAN!!” the nurse said to my husband, “I hope that’s the baby’s name?!” LOL I’m so excited to hear what you chose 🙂

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Becky Lynn says · 10.22.13

I’m so glad you had an easy time picking a name! We cannot for the live of us find one we both like. I’d like something unique – meaning not on the top 10 list for the past few years – but not out there either, something that isn’t shortened (such as Rebecca to Becky) and something that we BOTH agree on! Luckily I’m only 17 weeks so we have time, but goodness, it’s hard! We had the same troubles with our first, and come to think of it, we never did agree on the name! I just had such a rough delivery I think I just got whatever I wanted without a fight when he arrived. 😉 Many blessings to you on the tail end of your pregnancy!!

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Amanda says · 10.22.13

I wonder if how they are in the womb is a predictor of their personalities? Maybe your boy will be really relaxed and chill as a baby – I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you for a calm baby! My son was like a cat trapped in a burlap sack in the womb and he hasn’t stopped moving yet either at 20 months old 🙂

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Olivia Toro says · 10.22.13

Can’t wait to find out, and congrats being a mom is absolutely the best feeling in the world.

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Olivia Toro says · 10.22.13

Can’t wait to find out, and congrats being a mom is absolutely the best feeling in the world.

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Desiree Lynn says · 10.22.13

We definitely did have the back and forth when it came to picking a name. No shouting or tears but there were lots of huffing and pouting (on my part) and major eye rolling (on hubs part). We decided not to tell a soul once we finally decided because we didn’t want anyone’s oppinion to ruin it for us. I’m so glad we did too. It was a fun secret to keep.

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Leslie Joyce says · 10.22.13

My son is 8 months old and we gave him a classic name as well. People continually try to make it trendy by spelling it differently. I don’t understand. We love that it is simple and timeless. Go ‘head, girl, with your classic name!

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Jennifer D says · 10.22.13

I have been following your blog for a while now, so fun to see and hear a little bit of your heart during this special time! choosing a name DOES feel like something super important! My husband and I fell in love with a name for our first son and tried out several others (because we felt like we “should,” rather than stick with the first thing we came up with…silly, I know!) and couldn’t get past the first name we chose. so, like you, we eventually said “well, I guess that’s what his name will be.” And now, he is definitely a Cooper through and through! 🙂 it’s funny how you can know so little about someone, but at the same time your heart already knows so much about that little person! Congrats, you’re almost to the day when you get to meet the little fella that your heart has known for so long! 🙂

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Katie says · 10.22.13

Love the detailing down the back of that shirt! Can’t wait to hear the name!

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Shasta says · 10.22.13

That feeling when baby gets put onto your chest and your emotions soar…it’s the best feeling in the world. Can’t wait to see pictures of him and hear what you named him!! Also, you look fabulous!

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kristinwithani says · 10.22.13

I love classic names too. Your story is so fun.

My mom still tells people the random way I was named. I was supposed to be Sandy (Alexandra after her best friend) but even through labor and delivery she said she couldn’t come up with a middle name.

Little squirmy bald me evidently didn’t look like a Sandy so I became Kristin right there in the hospital. No reason. No family connection. Not spelled the way anyone can ever spell it. Just Kristin. My middle name is my grandmother’s first name which all female grandkids in my family also have. It would have never worked with Alexandra so I’m thankful for the last minute change!

Oh, some other friends of mine about 8 years ago had their baby and named her Brooke Allison. Pretty name for sure. The announcements came. A few months later they changed her name to Elizabeth! She is SO an Elizabeth. I’ve never asked them the story of changing her name but I love that they did.

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Evelyn Morales says · 10.22.13

I think its great that you already have a name. My husband and I had our name for our baby boy before he was born. So we always called him Brandon when he was in my tummy. Only when we liked another name and tried calling him that name it didn’t sound right so we went back to the name Brandon.

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Ashley says · 10.22.13

That sweater is so adorable, love the button details!! You look so pretty 🙂

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Sincerely Miss Ash

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Unknown says · 10.22.13

you are just the cutest thing. love the sweater!!!

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Megan {Willow Way Blog} says · 10.22.13

Love your top! I want to wear it and I’m not preggers!

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Kate says · 10.22.13

It’s not maternity!

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azwyattfamily says · 10.22.13

We felt the same way! It seemed so wrong to name a person you’d never seen let alone met! I mean, he’s stuck with it for the rest of his life! His middle name was set but we wound up with three favorite names and didn’t choose until he was in our arms for a couple hours. Even then, I had a hard time using it because it was so final. But I LOVE his name now and none of the others would have fit him!

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Kess says · 10.22.13

I think his name will be Henry! That’s my baby’s name and he will be one December 27th:) so a December baby just like yours!

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Mia Purdin says · 10.22.13

Can we get a tutorial for the lovely way you’re styling your hair? 🙂 You’re looking radiant!

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Kate says · 10.22.13

a link to it is listed under the photo

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Isla Macdonald says · 10.22.13

I just love how healthy you ‘re looking throughout your pregnancy… its fab, and so exciting for you!

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Gigi Katz says · 10.22.13

awwww you look amazing! love the sweater so much. xx. gigi. http://www.gigikkitchen.com

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Lisa S. says · 10.22.13

You will never regret going with a classic name. On our second date my then-boyfriend-now-husband got on the topic of children’s names and we both said that if we had a boy we would name him Benjamin. Why in the world we were talking about this on our *second* date, I’ll never know, but we both laughed, said it was kinda weird and moved on. That was twelve years ago. I still love that name and of course I love kid attached to it even more.

That sweater, btw, is smashing. Love the details and color and it looks beautiful on you. You are looking happy and healthy!

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*E* says · 10.22.13

Growing up, there was always one name that I hated. When I played the name game with friends, I would pick other, creative, beautiful names for my future sons. But I always said NO to this name. Fast forward and I was married with a boy on the way. My husband really wanted to name him after his grandpa, who OF COURSE had THE NAME. I wanted to name him after my Daddy and Grandpa, who share a name. SO we flipped a coin. I lost. My child would have the name I never wanted. But you know what, I can’t imagine my little Robbie (Robert) with any other name. It IS his name–he’s Robbie through and through. So trust your instincts, because no matter what, you have given him HIS perfect name.

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Michelle Ash Latham says · 10.22.13

Looking good mama-to-be!

Can’t wait to hear what the little guy’s name is 🙂

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allkindsofmiles.com says · 10.22.13

I’m going to agree with so many other commenters– I (sometimes) love unique names, but there’s something really sweet about a good, classic name, especially for a little boy. Can’t wait to find out what it is!

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Elizabeth P says · 10.22.13

Classic/traditional names are good. Made up and crazy spelling for names, not so much. But no matter what, I’ve learned that if you do all the work of growing and carrying a baby, you can name it whatever you’d like. 🙂

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Olivia Rickert says · 10.22.13

I love these pictures!! Who takes them for you??
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Bella Vie says · 10.22.13

Ha ha ha I love this post, you are so funny!! Thank you for quoting Michael Scott, The Office is my favorite! I am so excited and happy for you with this new little boy that will be in your family. Yay!!

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megs7827 says · 10.22.13

I think we just decided on names for our twin boys. My first, Chase, was a name we loved but we were nervous he wouldn’t look like a Chase. But I think we both knew that was his name. We told the nurse that was his name in the delivery room. We never talked about it after he arrived we just started calling him that. Most people didn’t know his name before. We didn’t want to hear people’s opinions of it. We also weren’t 100% sure. I think we are 100% on the twins’ names. But people seem to be assuming that we won’t tell so we probably won’t we know our parents love the names and everyone else can wait.

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runtspickins says · 10.22.13

That’s kind of how we came up with our baby’s name! (I am 29 weeks along this week.) We brainstormed for a while, narrowed it down to about five names and flip flopped using the names as first and middle names and then thought of one and realized every time we came up with a different combination, we went back to the original and finally said, “that’s it!” Can’t wait to find out your little one’s name! =]

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michelle mccoy says · 10.22.13

You look gorgeous!! I love the sweater..Wish I could find it!

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Leng says · 10.22.13

Love me a traditional baby name. 2 of my kiddos are boys…Liam and Noah. So calm and peaceful 🙂

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Jessica says · 10.23.13

WoW I just cant believe its been 32wks… how time flies!! U look just ravishing! Thanks for sharing your personal life with us. I just love getting updates. Im so excited for your family’s big arrival. Hugs

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Jessica says · 10.23.13

WoW I just cant believe its been 32wks… how time flies!! U look just ravishing! Thanks for sharing your personal life with us. I just love getting updates. Im so excited for your family’s big arrival. Hugs

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Nicki Parrish says · 10.23.13

OK, I am making a guess. I think it is Jack. Can’t wait to find out if I’m right or not!! If I am, maybe you’ll give me a shout out! Good luck! My youngest boy is Gavin Dean, and to this day I absolutely love his name. My daughter is Delaney and I am still in love with her name too. My middle son is Coleton. I got his name from a soap opera character I used to watch. Still love it too!

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Jacque Pinol says · 10.23.13

So adorable! 8 more weeks!!! Yahoo!

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Michelle says · 10.23.13

Great sweater you look great! Looking forward to hearing baby’s name.

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Kathleen says · 10.23.13

We had ideas but didn’t really decide until after the baby was born but we also didn’t find out if we were having a boy or girl until the birth. All four times, their names just kind of came to us in a few hours. My third would have been named James if we’d gone with our pre-birth name but after he was born, it just didn’t seem to suit him and he became Matthew. The name totally fits him.

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J is for Jessica says · 10.23.13

My husband and I had the hardest time coming up with a name-it took almost the full 9 months! I agree, it’s a lot of pressure, they have to live with it their whole life!

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Sarah at Midwest Pillowtalk says · 10.23.13

can not wait to hear the name and see him!

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susan m says · 10.23.13

Matthew.
I think you will name your baby boy Matthew.
It means ” Gift from God “
Seems fitting..

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MichellePGH says · 10.24.13

What were you going to name the baby if it was a girl?!

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MichellePGH says · 10.24.13

What were you going to name the baby if it was a girl?!

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Anne Parker Huret says · 10.30.13

that top is adorable! I can’t wait to see pictures of that sweet baby boy!

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Olivia Toro says · 11.05.13

Hey Kate,
Congrats on your baby, and your blog personally I love it and enjoy it very much. I watched your recent video on how you think your funny and I think so too lol. I was wondering if you have considered cloth diapering your baby? And if you’ll be showing us how you decorate his nursery?

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Jim Schellinger says · 11.11.13

Congrats for you, and your blog actually i love your new blog theme ! It’s very nice. I am also work on babynology.com, The site is about baby names, names meaning – All suggestion baby naming.

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swopna says · 12.20.13

I found some of the best Baby names this website is dedicated for.
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Jayne E. says · 02.08.14

Love me some Dunkin Donuts!

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