Naming crisis and 37 week appt.

What about naming him Hale Andrew? That sounds nice. And it's different.

Also, It's not really my business, but why are they doing an ultrasound to see your baby's weight about the VBAC? Do you have a history of 12 pound babies, babies getting stuck or an odd past surgical history? If not, IMHO, I'd skip it. the key to a VBAC is staying positive. Our bodies don't make babies that are too big for us. It's absolute crap unless you have something unique about you.

I am a huge fan of using mom''s maiden name as a first or middle name if it is a neat sounding name. I like Andrew Hale lots!

Hi there, I hate to overstep my bounds or offend, especially if you do choose the name Andrew after all, but I can sort of see what you mean about not being "over the moon" about the name. Don't get me wrong...Andrew is a great name and totally respectable, but I specifically remembered you want to keep your name private and were irritated when other people tried to intrude on your name. Then when I saw you decided on Andrew, I was surprised, bc I thought for all the secrecy, it would be a name a little less ordinary. It's like keeping the name "Michael" a secret.

Anyhow, I agree that Hale Andrew has more oomph to it. Plus, Hale is a family name and I like the meaning for a strong big boy which your doctors seem to be predicting.

I do understand wanting to give your husband his choice in names though...and Andrew is not a bad name...but I like names that are not totally common and I think Hale is that, without being totally without a connection to you.

Sorry in advance if I've offended you...just giving my honest opinion.