So my little babe is one week old...well, one week and one day, but who's counting? We left the hospital without naming him and it's constantly been on my mind. The hospital warned me that we had to have a name by Thursday (today) which is the day they send the info over to the state birth certificate office. All week I've been contemplating, worrying, stressing, and crying over naming this sweet little boy. Why has it been so hard? I've probably been over-thinking it all because really, he'll grow into whatever name we give him, right? We went to the hospital with two names--Asher and Tyce. I like both names and we've received mixed reviews from family/friends on both names. When I was pregnant with Rylan we were debating between Rylan and Andrew. When I saw him I knew he was a Rylan...and I still think that name fits him perfectly. I was hoping the same thing would happen with this baby. But it didn't. I saw him and thought "Yes, he looks like Asher, but he also looks like Tyce". I tried calling him by both names and both felt right but felt wrong at the same time. We tried going through baby names again online but that didn't help. We were adding names to the list instead of narrowing down. So it's been a week of me calling him "baby". If you ask Rylan he says "name is Tyce"...I think Kevin was working with Rylan in secret, coaching him.
Last night Kevin got home from work (his first day back at work...I desperately missed having him around) and we sat on the couch and discussed the names--again. He bribbed Rylan (by agreeing to run in circles around the couch with Ry, his favorite thing to do with daddy) into calling the baby "Asher" which Rylan did immediately and he says it so cute! But today Rylan was back to saying the baby's name is Tyce.
Anyway, after tossing a coin, drawing a name out of a hat, and doing eenie meenie miney mo, as well as confirming the name with Kevin, I called the hospital with the name. So it's official folks. I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family:
8 comments:
You crack me up! I happen to think both names are nice, but I'm glad you were finally able to decide. It's great to see a picture of him, too. Please give me a call if there's anything else you need help with.
you're so funny! that is an adorable name, and I think it definitely fits him! what a cute little stud!
Geez...you got me all uptight and stressed out reading your dilema of naming your boy. I never knew it could be that hard. Both kids I've helped name, the name was in place before the baby was even born. The names fit perfectly as well.
Not that my opinion counts, but even though I think Tyce is cute, I LOVE the name Asher! Phew - I'm glad you got it done in time!
Yeah, I'm so glad you decided on a name in time! George and I love the picture, I'm excited to see him in person!
Asher looks a lot like Rylan in that picture, what a cutie! I'm glad he has a name so you don't have to stress over it!
Congratulations Doyles. What a perfect little boy. We are so happy for you all. Rylan and Asher make a great pair. Cute! Cute!
and Asher is SO handsome!! I'm so happy for you Janell, baby's are such blessings...hard work, but blessings none the less!
hoping you have a fast recovery!
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