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| Sun, 10-14-2007 - 3:41am |
We had an ultrasound on Friday for "baby #3".. and guess what! We're having baby #3 AND #4!! Our second set!! (and last). We were told that couples who have fraternal twins are five to six times more likely than others to have fraternal twins again (don't know whether these are fraternal or identical but it seems likely they'd be fraternal). Charlotte and Adelle looked identical when they were born (DH said 'all babies look the same!' though) but now at close to four months they look less alike (though both have DHs big green eyes). We knew they weren't identical shortly after birth due to their different blood types.
So we've decided we'd like to find out the genders of our babies (but have to wait a while to do that accurately!) But we're really excited and surprised (and a little nervous, of course, about having so many babies in the house!) We haven't told our nieces yet (live with us, we're legal guardians) but I'm sure they'll be coming up with names for them.. but do you have any suggestions? I'm liking Ilana (EE-lah-na) lately, and also Alexander. Cassandra (nn Cassie)? Peter?


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How exciting!!!
With Charlotte and Adelle (gorgeous BTW) I think a longer, more classy name would work. Before I suggest, do you use nicknames for your other kids? I do think that makes a big difference.
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Wow, congratulations! I really don't know how you'll manage! :) lol
Cassandra and Alexander are both on my lists so I think they're great!
Wow, two sets of twins!
I'm not sure if Ilana really 'fits' with Charlotte and Adele. Plus, I think there would be issues with people not knowing how to pronounce it. Cassandra is quite pretty. Other girl names that seem to 'fit' with your daughters' names include:
Bridget
Christina/Kristina
Emilia
Julia
Kathleen
Teresa/Tessa
For boys, I like Alexander a lot. Peter is okay. Other boys' names that I think might be
Hi - we don't use any nicknames for Charlotte and Adelle. My niece calls Adelle "Addie" sometimes which I like. They will be 10 or 11 months old when the second set are born - yikes! Twins are often born early so it's probable that they will come in late April rather than mid May. I told my sister and she mentioned that we have cousins who are 4 sets of twins and 1 single by the same parents! I haven't met them but I can't imagine!! No other twins that I know of in the family apart from great uncles.
I think everyone is right about classic English-language names. I think Alexander is a definite choice for a boy though (nn Alexy) and maybe Nikolai for DH. Girls names give me the most trouble - I love so many of them it seems. DH hates Cassandra it turns out - he really likes Jessica but I'm not so sure.
I love both Charlotte and Adelle and I think Peter would make a great addition to them! Personally I wouldnt use Cassandra or Alexander since you already have a C and an A.
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Hello and congratulations (I think - LOL)!
Peter would be a great classic addition to Charlotte and Adelle! I would probably avoid Alexander and Cassandra because of the matching letter which could be confusing with the close age difference. I also think it takes away some of the distinctiveness of each name when parents "match" the letters.
I think the suggestion of Leona is excellent. Ilana doesn't seem the perfect fit for a fn but might make
Ginger
Congrats!
Let's see...
Charlotte, Adelle &...
g/g...
Cassandra Jade
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