So, in other news...
We all knew it, too! I don't know why, but starting at the 12-week scan, I had such a strong hunch that this was a girl growing inside me, and Anthony and my parents and brother and sister all agreed. I think I would have demanded a second opinion if the technician had said otherwise.
Now the challenges are: coming up with a name, and picking out nursery stuff!
The names I like are getting vetoed, it appears. My first choices were Sienna Marene and Sariyah. Anthony was already iffy on Sienna because it's a color, but when he found out Toyota came out with a Sienna model, well... that was it. Can't have a daughter named after a brownish color AND a car, I guess. And my aunt and cousin both said that Sariyah (sa-RYE-yah) sounds too much like psoriasis.
The current leading contender is also an "S" name. Anthony and my mom both suggested it individually, so I'm trying to like it. No, scratch that-- I do like it. I just don't love it yet.
Today, I'm going to see Les Miserables for either the sixth or seventh time, not sure. It's been many years, though. I saw it repeatedly in high school, each time with different people. I went with my theatre friends, my French class, my family, my best friend... now we're going back for my mom's birthday.
That's the Broadway show I've seen the most, followed by Miss Saigon, which I saw four times. What can I say? I hung out with a theatre crowd, and my family's a theatre family. It's just too bad tickets have gotten so expensive. Even the half-price tickets are tough to afford these days.
Oof! Little baby S is kicking in weird spots. Do you think if I hang upside down, she'll move somewhere less weird?
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The first and only time I saw 'Les Miserables' onstage was many moons ago at the Kennedy Center in Washington. That particular production had a rotating stage to show both sides of the Barricade.
ReplyDeleteBoth of my daughters have names beginning with S, Sheila and Sarah. ;-]
And just wait till your Baby S gets big enough; you'll be sitting in the theatre, and your entire abdomen will get up and migrate to the adjoining seat, lol.
My 10 and 7 year old cousins are named Sable and Alexis... we joke that if any more siblings come along, they'll have to be a Dakota or a Sienna... all great names. And much better, then, say... Mercury or Tercel. (grin)
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ReplyDeleteI'm just tickled PINK. :) Yay for little daughters.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the name Sienna, personally. Beautiful!
And I feel you on nursery challenges in some small way. LOL. When the lady I used to nanny for was pregnant with her little girl, I was going to help design the nursery. I've been into ladybugs and strawberries ever since then. But it's hard to find those kinds of things, apparently. LOL.
I just read your last letter in the AW newsletter. You got me with the "How do you say goodbye?" part. I had to wipe my eyes. I guess this is what they call bittersweet. If you are just half as successful at raising your daughter as you were raising AW, she'll be one lucky little girl. Our very best wishes go with you.
ReplyDeletebtw, I used to know girls named Mesmerie and Memory. I thought they were the prettiest and most unusual names I'd heard (up to that point, anyway).
I too just read your newsletter and feel a bit sad about the change, yet happy for you. You are a smart woman to throttle back in preparation for the arrival of your baby girl. Thank you for always inspiring and encouraging us. Stand by for the greatest moment of your life. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat? No PHANTOM attendance? That one's my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to miss you at Absolute Write. Your comments and humor have guided me tremendously. And your STREET SMART WRITER is a constant source of reference.
Best wishes as you embark on your newest journey. May you be blessed with the love and inspiration you have so generously shared with us in this forum.
Two things, Jenna:
ReplyDeleteFirst, as the baby grows inside, and decides your bladder is a great comfy pillow, have Anthony talk to her so she moves upward. I swear it works!
Second, go see the broadway show The Twenty-fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Too funny!
Third (okay, three things. So I lied), Take care of yourself, but make sure you stop by AW from time to time too!
lizzie26 (aka stormie. Don't know WHY I chose "lizzie26.")
So happy for you! I knew my last baby was a boy. He told me (in vitro) but don't spread that around I have a rep anyway. I also asked him what he wanted to be named and he told me! Okay that's enough hormonial weirdness or you will delete this.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for taking time for yourself and baby S. This is a blessed time and you only get it once. I'll put this blog in my favorites, I get a real buzz out of the way you write.
Ta!
Congratulations, Jenna! You deserve to bask in the glow of Mommyhood wiht a darling, adoring little girl to share your joy.
ReplyDeleteI'll miss you as owner of AW, but no one can fault your dedication or the help and hope you've so freely given to all of us over the years.
Enjoy your new path!
Oooh, a girl! That's great! I suggest Sylva for a name, it's a pretty one! Congratulations!
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Congratulations, Jenna! I just read the email in which you were stepping down at Absolutewrite...so sad! I can understand, though. You think you have no time now, just wait until that baby arrives! And a little girl...I'm so happy for you! I'm going to have to put you in my blogroll now...sheesh...gotta have my Jenna fix!
ReplyDeleteJenna -
ReplyDeleteYou've shared so many of your important steps on life's journey with AW readers that it feels like saying good-by to a member of the family.
Your daughter, S...., is so very lucky to have a mother devoted to making her the #1 priority right now.
Jenna, wish you all the very best of health and happiness as you take the next important step of life's journey!!
Susanne
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on Baby S!!!
ReplyDeleteOn the Les Miz thing . . . I could see it for like 100,000,00 times and still want more! It's simply the best . . . I envy you for seeing it 4X already :)
Very, very cool!
ReplyDeleteOne of the many advantages of having a baby girl is that you can change her diaper without wearing goggles.
ReplyDeleteJenna, just think that Baby S. can _hear_ and she's probably been humming along with you. She's gonna be ... a Broadway Baby!
ReplyDeleteWe'll miss you at AW, but there are only so many hours in a day. Something had to give. You did right.
How about...Sadie
ReplyDeleteHow about...Sadie
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