[~Got Pink~]

After a few days, I just wasn't feeling Emily anymore. I tried and tried and tried... but its just not the right name... I'm not making anything official, because my mind could change between now & then, or, we could just go in with a few names, and name her once we see her.

So for now, her name is Aaliyah. I'm NOT annoucing it on facebook though, because the same friend that had the name issue (Sierra) is also using Aliyah for one of her middle names, and already told me "not" to use it...

I'll just continue to call her baby, until we know for sure, BUT, I am big on nicknames, and I love that I can call her 2 different ones with her name, either Ali or Leah.

I'm also starting to wonder if MAYBE she isn't a she... I NEVER had a hard time naming my boys.... ever.
With Ryan, we had his name picked out WEEKS before the gender u/s. It was either going to be Ryan Riley or Ashleigh Jaedon... Braxton's name we picked out the day we found out he was a boy, and Kaden's name was figured out before we found out he was a boy (although DH never agreed to it, or liked it, I named him while in the OR, my mom was in there with me)
Although we never even bothered to look for boys names, I'm trying to convince myself that 2 different u/s techs both said GIRL and all my symptoms say GIRL, I just can't help but think its not a girl

Its probably because I want a girl sooo badly, but idk. I refuse to get rid of my baby boy clothes just in case, and I'll probably pack some in the hospital bag... I feel so confused still, and I think I wouldn't be doubting it so much if the tech didnt tell me it was REALLY easy to confuse a boy for a girl... but all 3 of my boys were visibly BOY at 17 weeks and I've had 2 ultrasounds and checked both times.... so, we'll see I guess. But how do I just stop thinking about it???

[iluvgummies]

For what it's worth, my mom had 3 boys before having me & says she was the same way...convinced that it was going to be another boy. I'm sure the tech's are right & it is a girl.
As for the name, while Emily would be my choice of the two you mentioned (was actually one that DH & I were strongly considering should DS have been a girl) I also think Aaliyah is very pretty and am a big fan of names that provide multiple nicknames. Good luck w/ whatever you decide.

[.s.o.p.h.]

They're probably right and she's a girl. Its in the back of my mind too that they may have gotten it wrong and my bubs a boy but I think im just being paranoid.
Do you get another scan at all or?

I had A LOT of boy names I really liked but I cant name this girl, its so hard.

[Alison79]

With my first daughter I did not truly believe she was a girl until she was born and I could look for myself. I can still remember the shock of changing her first few diapers - very different from a boy!

[~Got Pink~]

The only way my dr. will give me another scan is if something goes wrong between then and now, or if we pay for the 4D scan...
but, right now we just can't justify paying $150 for a 20 min scan ya know. Atleast not while DH is still in school. He's done in may and will hopefully get a decent job, in which case we will get one :0)

[preciousgiftsmama]

I am afraid my "boy' will come out a "girl" But I keep reminding myself that I couldnt find a girls name we wanted either, but we had our boys name for 12 years! So a boy is fitting, and my pg is so different from the girls. But I share your fear, just the opposite gender!

[-LovingLife-]

From now til birth you have plenty of time to play around with names. And instead of letting that be a drag, try to think of it as a great opportunity and have fun with it.

I haven't been able to settle on a name yet either. I had wanted Levi Benjamin but DF doesn't really care for it. So we are still undecided and picking out alot of names.

As for the gender, I'm betting that she is a girl. But being prepared for anything isn't bad.

[Wifenmomalwys]

I, too, keep wondering if the tech's could be wrong. I find myself comparing u/s pics a lot, lol...And about the name-once you see her, you will know for sure

[Nwheeler]

My husband today just brought a "new" name for the baby today. Oh lord! And the thing is is that I really like it. So, maybe we will wait until we see her too.

[~Got Pink~]

its different here, they don't show you the gender shot, let alone give a pic. Within the next 3 months (but most likely sooner) we're getting 2 large-ish lump sums, so I think we're going to do the 4D. That way I'll be able to SEE it and get a pic too. :0)

Even DH isn't so sure, and told me that if it IS a boy, to not get my tubes tied.... So, this better be a girl, or i'm in for atleast 1 (if not more) more pregnancy... and I'm physically done. lol

My symptoms are 100% different too, other than being exhausted, and SUPER hormonal, I'm feeling great! morning sickness hasn't been a huge burden, sadly though, I had headaches galore for a long time... Luckily, its stopped for now, and I'm blamming it on extra hormones jumping around in there.