A Very Special Christmas Gift
Christmas this year is eagerly anticipated in our home, we are already counting down the months until the Birth of the Christ Child, not only because it will be His Birth, but….. this Christmas we will be holding in our arms our precious new Gift from God. Baby is due to be born December 22nd but as is well known, they come on their timetable (mummy is praying early, thank you;)
Our children are all so very excited, every day they chat about the baby, give her/him a little caress, and bemoan just how long they have to wait until the arrival. The joy in which they all received our news just makes our hearts sing. Our older children were so delighted when we rang and told them, and though they are saddened by the fact that they will be away at College for most of the baby’s early years, a huge blessing of having a Christmas baby is, they will be home for several weeks right at the beginning:) Plenty of time to bond. We’ll have 20 years between our oldest and the baby, which incidentally is the same difference between myself and my youngest sister.
Begging for prayers though as we do have a ‘slight’ complication, I have a subchorionic hematoma (blood clot), I’m trying not to worry too much, but it is a niggling concern nevertheless. Actually I’ve had a subchorionic hematoma previously with Jem, but as that was a positive outcome my thinking is good (mostly).
Must be off as I have a date with a ‘Dictionary’, 14,000 names to cull through, and as Jelly Bean is sooo keen on a sister (it’s been 9 years since our last girl baby!) I best brush up on girls’ names too. My previous choices no longer appeal, so starting from scratch. If you want to suggest some names I’d be most appreciative.
Criteria is:
– Saint’s name
– Not Common
– Strong for boys
– Pretty for girls.
19 Comments
loving, laughing and learning
a Big congrats to you and the family. Hope you haven't got too much morning sickness. We will be praying for you and the little one.
Vicky
Congratulations, Erin – what a wonderful Christmas gift for you all!
Praying for you.
God bless:-)
Deanne Langford
You can always count on me for some name suggestions!
Sue Elvis
Congratulations Erin!
deopatriaeamicis
Congratulations!
Laura Pearl
Congratulations, Erin! I'll keep you and baby in my prayers.
Just from what I know of you through your blog, you are someone I admire very much–and you have a wonderful family. This blessing is richly deserved.
God bless you!
Charlotte (WaltzingM)
Congratulations! What a wonderful gift to look forward to. My husband is 20 years older than his youngest brother!
Sarah
Hooray hooray hooray!!!! 🙂
Cassie
How exciting! My name suggestion is Emma for a girl. It's not common in my area and I think it is a beautiful name and there is a saint to match. No boy suggestions as I never had any ideas (but always tons of girl names picked out) and I only have boys. ; )
Angel
Congratulations! I read the link about the hematoma; doesn't sound too bad, does it, (thankfully), but I will surely keep you in my prayers! I'd give you some suggestions for boy names but I think you already have 2 of my favorite unusual boy saints! And as for girl names… sigh… haven't had occasion to think much about those, I'm afraid…
Mega
Wow! 🙂 Congratulations! 😀 I hope everything goes well for you, I'll be praying that your baby is born safely.
Oh I'd love to help find a name for your baby, I'll look this afternoon 🙂
I'm really excited for you!! ^^
Gae
Dear Erin,
Congratulations to you dear friend and all the family
Prayers that all continues to go well for you and your cherub.
Talk soon
Love and blessings
Gae and all the O's
wattle_girl
A wonderful blessing! Congratulations to the whole family. Julie
Jeanne
Oh. My. Goodness. Me.
That is soooooooo exciting! Congratulations, my friend!
Stay well.
Jeanne
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3926
PS This is my favourite Saint's name. 🙂
The Academy of the Good Shepherd
Glad I checked your blog today Erin! Congratulations! I will keep you and your little one in prayer. What a blessing!
Erin
Dear Friends
Thank you for all your warm wishes:) You make us just smile:):)
Charlotte,
That is fascinating to know about your dh.
Names: Funnily enough Emma was my nickname as a child. Ha ha, didn't know Jeanne was a saints name! Angela I wonder which ones? Do you have other suggestions?
One friend has been sending me lists and it is funny how accurate she is to our taste.
Chareen
WOW ! Congratulations that is so very exciting. Oh I'm so happy for you and your family. That has made my day 🙂
Well my friend before you get too busy I would like to invite you to do this with me. MADE {Bravely Exploring God-centered Creativity}
Ingi Mc
Oh wow – how did I miss this? Well wishing you all the best wishes in the world – can't think of a better Christmas present (except you'll be really preggers in summer – yuck poo).