I wanted to wear shirts that said IT'S A GIRL but Gabe vetoed that so we had to come up with another plan. We decided to order a cookie cake from the Charlotte Airport and have them write the news on it and put a little pink border around it- once we landed we had to run to pick it up, wrap it like a gift, and meet the families for brunch where we would give them the gift. They didn't even know that we were finding out the gender before the trip so we thought it would be a fun day!
Here are pictures of us getting ready in the airport:
And then after we ordered our food, we gave the moms the gift and told them it was a thank you for all they had done when they were here in March. For about 15 seconds they thought that we had just bought them a cookie cake...then Sue READ what the cookie cake said~
My mom just started yelling- It's a Girl? It's a girl? And everyone was really excited (especially my sisters who have already purchased her girly clothes.)
**A note on name telling before the baby comes** It is a very personal thing to come up with a name and then share it with others...I have many friends and family members who wait to have the baby to share with others. I was told by a few people that it's bc people share their opinions on whether they like the name or not beforehand but generally won't do it after the baby comes. Gabe and I weren't too concerned about what other people thought and were excited to tell (again just a personal decision) but it is VERY funny what people say. A few responses:
1. Blank Stare or nothing
2. Why?
3. You still have time to change your mind
4. Many folks love it and let us know that too:)
I just kind of laugh and let folks know that Gabe and I knew years ago that if we had a girl she would be Finnegan, hope the name grows on everyone else!
Here I am at five months Preggo with Finn:
7 comments:
congratulations. girls are GLORIOUS. oh... duh- LOVE the name. i am a fan of more uncommon names.
we cannot wait to meet her!! oliver is already saying he wants to call her finny! he's SO excited to have a cousin!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the tutorial on people's comments on your name choice. Laughed out loud. We can't wait to meet her and see you all again. We miss you lots. Hope all is well.
HOORAY AGAIN and AGAIN! I have to admit I check this blog like a stalker to see that beautiful belly! Such a great idea for the mamas (who both look crazy happy!)...I'm sure you and Gabe are having a blast with her already. Meg,you are glowing and this gal is gonna be the prettiest creature in the whole Northeast!
Love the name. . . and the belly! Hope you're feeling better these days!
I have also been collecting "girly" items! It's SO fun!!! You look great! Get ready for all of the comments about EVERYthing.... I think it just goes with the territory. Love you three...K.
What a wonderful surprise this whole pregnancy has been from the announcement you were expecting, to "It's a Girl", to her name. Kris is right, you will get comments about everything but this is your baby and you get to make the decisions! Keep in mind that there will come a day when no one will be able to imagine calling her anything else. Yea, Finnegan, your Grammy loves you already!
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