Since we’ve been talking about baby names, Justin has been asking what other names we considered for him. Luckily, I kept a pregnancy journal, so I could answer his question.

Perhaps for the record we should keep a list of baby names we’re considering for the little one now.

• Abigail
• Alexandra
• Alyssa
• Ashley
• Cassandra
• Ella
• Emma
• Gabrielle
• Hannah
• Nicole
• Olivia
• Rachael
• Rebecca
• Samantha
• Sarah

S.’s not a big fan of the girl names that shorten to boy names (Alex, Sam). He also doesn’t care for Ella. I’m not a big fan of Nicole or Hannah since I’ve been semi-screwed by women of the same name. We’re still leaning heavily towards Emma, but recently learned that Emma should be the number one girl name of 2006. I always lived with two or three Michelles in my classes, so maybe having the most popular name of the year isn’t the best idea.

Another favorite question of Justin’s is what I craved when I was pregnant with him. That answer’s easy: Wild Cherry Slurpees and canteloupe. I have no idea why, but the child is built of those two items. With Ryan, it was anything sweet. Hence my current weight problem. With this little girl, I’ve been dying for Taco Bell (really just Meximelts with no meat) and fountain Dr. Pepper. Not the healthiest combination either.

When will I start craving fruits and vegetables? Life would be less conflicting then!

Counting down,
michelle