What's in a name?

First of all, I would like to pat myself on the back. A blog post in February and now another in March?!?! Just barely made it before the end of March, but it still counts. Go me!

Ok, now onto the blog. So, a little history for those of you that don't know the story. Back in high school, long before I even knew who my future husband might be, I decided if I ever had a daughter I would name her Emma. I had heard the name and just thought it was the perfect little girl name. {Little statistic - Emma broke into the top 20 list at #17 in 1999. So, it wasn't nearly as common. Then, May 16th 2002 episode, Rachel on Friends had to go and have a baby on the show and named her Emma. I am guessing that is what sparked the increase in popularity. But...that was after I originally picked the name.} So, when Cliff and I went for the ultrasound and found out we were having a little girl, I was in shock and immediately thought 'What if she doesn't like the name Emma? Everyone is going to think we chose Emma because of Friends. Maybe we should think of a different name.' But then I realized I still loved the name and that's what we would name our little girl.

Pregnancy #2: another girl?!?! Absolutely no names picked for a girl, just a boy name. What to do? Months and months of debating, list making, research, etc... She has to come home from the hospital with a name! Started feeling the pressure with only 5 weeks left until the due date. Started feeling like I was slacking by not having a name picked out for this growing little girl that we cant wait to meet but is for sure going to come out at some point and will need a name. Well, I am proud to say I think we finally decided. Yay!!! In May, we will be welcoming little Danica Cathryn Howerin into this world!