U.S. Mommies To Be

[lisaf]

lol, the weather this weekend has been unbelievable... leaving our windows open at night... warm breezes at night as if it was late summer etc... just crazy!

I do think we can be a little wierder here, but I know being 'unique' is a growing trend.
DH and I don't want people to have trouble pronouncing or spelling our son's name, but we also don't want him to be the 4th Ethan in his classes etc...

I don't think the origin matters, if you like a name and it fits the criteria that interests you guys, go for it!
(my husband went to school with 2 kids name Thor One was pronounced Tore though.... just saying he didn't think there was anything unusual about that until he thought back as an adult... kids just kind of accept it, you know?)

I do think if you want it pronounced right, I'd spell it with a K... just to be safe... my first thought was that it was SEE-an until you mentioned spelling with a K and the Celtic origin. If you don't care if its mispronounced a lot, and/or you have a strong feeling about spelling it with a C, then go for it!
(I looked up Kian and it is an acknowledged spelling variation of Cian... it ranked #595 in the US in 2009 - I think its great that it ranked at all! )

 

[AuntBug]

My sis named 2 of her three galuc names, and both she and her dh are mutts. My niece has a similar name, Cerys, but the c is a "k" sound. And they live in OH.

 

[JNA]

I really like the name Cian but I would spell with a K because it looks masculine to me (just an opinion)
I have a name for my girl but not a spelling so far it's Ka'aliayh how would you guys pronounce that name? (just aa test to see if that spelling works for what im going for lol)

 

[lisaf]

JNA - I'd probably pronounce that
KAH-ALL-EE-YAH
or possibly
KAH-ALL-LAY

 

[JNA]

Yeah the 1st one is close enough its KAH-LEE-YAH the second A is silent. If spelled Ka'Aliyah would that make you want to say KAH-LEE-YAH? I got it form the bible Aaliyah which means to test or test history. Or high exalted one in arabic.

 

[heyyady]

We've chosen decidedly French names- but I'm mostly German and my husband is 1/2 German 1/2 Mexican (I call him my giant Beanerschnitzle- lol)
Origin doesn't really matter here in the states anymore- just if you love it

 

[MissFox]

Yeah the 1st one is close enough its KAH-LEE-YAH the second A is silent. If spelled Ka'Aliyah would that make you want to say KAH-LEE-YAH? I got it form the bible Aaliyah which means to test or test history. Or high exalted one in arabic.

I like it and that's pretty much how I thought it would sound. The spelling of Ka'Aliyah brings the pronunciation across nicely also.

 

[southerngal2]

Very pretty name JNA!

We've decided on Micah for a boy and Adriane for a girl.

We have our ultrasound tomorrow at 1:00! Can't wait!

 

[southerngal2]

Just thought I'd let ya'll know that right now at Udder Covers if you use promo code "family 2011" you get a nursing cover for free. Only pay shipping.
I just got one for $9.95.

www.uddercovers.com

 

[lisaf]

I got one of those covers! Matches my 'free' sevenslings

 

[southerngal2]

How's the quality?

 

[lisaf]

I think its fine, definitely worth what I paid.. .not sure i'd shell out the money for retail price on it, but it would cost me just as much or more to make it myself if that makes sense.

 

[luckyme225]

My husband is Irish so he really wanted Irish names. We named our first son Connor and this one will be Liam.

I wanted to get an udder cover awhile back when I saw the deal but I already have a hooter hider so I was trying to be good and not buy extra. I love nursing color fabrics for some reason lol.

 

[DarlingMe]

Hey girls, I just thought I would mention a podcast "Pregtastic" I have been listening to. I am on episode 80 after about 2 months of listening! I really enjoy it. It is a bunch of preggos that chat about pregnancy. They have a topic, guests, book/baby gear suggestions, etc. I have learned alot from it not having any pregnant friends and only having family members with children over the age of 10 around to talk to! Anyhow its free, and is on iTunes and a few other sites but I am not sure of them. I love reading and learning about what is going on and what will happen with all this but dont always have time. I can listen to this in the shower or car... K done sounding like a commercial again! Just wanted to share.

Just search for "Pregtastic" it has a belly with a smiley face as the picture.

 

[southerngal2]

Yeah Lisa, I figured it was cheaper to buy it at that price than to try to make one.

 

[southerngal2]

Had our ultrasound yesterday! It's another girl!

 

[MissFox]

Congrats on Team !!!!

 

[Annunakian]

Congrats on the girl.

 

[lisaf]

congrats on team pink! So jealous of all the cute girl stuff you get to buy!
I have to avert my eyes in kids clothing stores and only focus on the boy's side

 

[MissFox]

hehe lisa.
Sooo DH just called. Since yesterday we've gotten the PackNPlay, carseat and the stroller!!! I"M SO EXCITED! It seems so much more real now. Now we just need to make room for it!