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I don't know what I was thinking. I am not a surprise person and I should just come to terms with that. I was laying on the ultrasound table after giving the cute little note card to the tech, only to beg her to tell me what it was. So....another little girl will be joining our family in May. I guess my senses were off this time around. Not sure they were senses per say, but more or less trusting in the old wives tales. My pregnancy has been so different that I thought it just could not be a sweet and innocent girl. Boy was I wrong. Hopefully, my experience thus far isn't a predictor of things to come. I called Chris who decided he rather know now vs. in a few days, so I guess we are two of a kind. We are back to the drawing board with names. We just can't seem to agree on anything, so luckily we have 20 more weeks to brainstorm and hopefully this kiddo won't come home with the name Baby Boynton. Although a bit surprised, we are very excited that our little darlings will have each other. It is my hope they will be the very best of friends. I, personally, can't imagine having a brother when I have three of the greatest sisters/best friends a person could ask for. I wish my daughters the same kind of lasting friendship that only sisters can develop.

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Anonymous said…
YAY!! I am thrilled for another niece. This time maybe all Ava's clothes will fit her perfectly since they will be born around the same time. I am glad you couldn't hold it in since I really hate surprises! I can't wait to meet Cinderella, Fiona or Jasmine (all Ava's ideas for names).
Lisa
christopher said…
Hmmm...at least Chris has one supporter of Fiona. I, personally, thought he was crazy!! He actually suggested Jasmine this morning. He and Ava are definitely on the same page..if only he and I could get there!
Anonymous said…
Congratulations on another little girl!! How fun for Claire! Abby probably lucked out getting a little bro. since she is such a tom-boy. I'll try to think of a couple of names for you to help the process along.....
Nicole
Anonymous said…
YES! I am so EXCITED! We got lucky having 3 sisters!!! I still am curious about the boys name you picked out! Anyway, can't wait til Christmas!

Love ya,
Jessica
Erin&Joshua said…
Yeah!!! Another little girl! As for little girl names - I'm with Ava, I like Cinderella.

Since Chris and Claire both begin with C's what about a K or C name like Kathryn, Carolyn, Courtney, Carolyn, or Kayleigh.
christopher said…
Although all were good ideas, we are not necessarily looking for a K or C name. I just can't seem to find anything that Chris likes. I will win this battle!
Erin&Joshua said…
So its a battle huh??? Well - I wish YOU victory in the battle. I'm not sure Fiona is the way to go, sorry Ava and Chris. But, do you really want your kid having to deal with the teasing of being named after Shrek's wife???
Anonymous said…
well i heard the names that are all the rage in the name world are the boys names that can also function for girls names, like shane.

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