Untraditional naming dilemmas

So Chris and I are in bit of a quandary when it comes to picking names for the kiddos.  While many parents-to-be spend a bunch of time sifting through and debating first names for their kids, where we're really struggling is on what to do about last names, since we both kept our own last names.  While we will respectfully pass on any suggestions, advice or judgment you have to offer about first names, we thought it would be fun to get some perspective from the peanut gallery on what we should do about last names.  As a caveat, we reserve the right to disregard the will of the majority.

Here are the possibilities we've come up with so far (in no particular order).  Cast your vote for your favorite option!

(a) have one Dedrick and one Gorman (how lucky are we to be getting twins?!)

(b) flip a coin off the babies' toes with one name heads and the other tails; whichever side the coin lands on, give both kids that name

(c) make up a new name that involves some combination of our names (e.g. Dedman, Gordrick, or O'Dedrick (giving homage to Chris' Irish roots))

(d) write-in your own idea

We are both in agreement that hyphenating is not an option, so don't bother making that your write-in candidate;-)

Prospect of Parenthood

Daddy-on-the-spot

They used to be so cute!

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Enter your guesses in the comments and the most correct will receive a prize!  (Immediate family(parents and siblings) of Liz and Chris are exempt from this one... sorry guys!)

BIRTHDAY POLL!

Liz's 40 week due date is December 3, 2013

So!  When do you think we will get to meet these cute lil kiddos?!  Comment with your vote, the closest to the actual birthdate will receive a prize!!!

Fun Facts!

A few weeks ago, we started taking Bradley method childbirth classes.  They've been pretty fun thus far and I think they'll help us feel as prepared as we can for the process of actually welcoming these babies into the world. 

In the past two weeks, we've learned a couple facts in these classes that I thought others might find interesting:

1. The uterus is the strongest muscle in the human body.  It can exert 45 lbs of pressure per square inch.

2. Since I'm pregnant with twins, I have approximately 100% more blood in my body than I did before I was pregnant.

Given fact #2, I'm hoping there are no vampires nearby.  But if there are, I'm fairly confident that they'll be scared away by the power of my uterus (see fact #1) :-D

You are INVITED!

You are invited to join us as we shower Liz and Chris with love, encouragement and gifts to prepare them for the arrival of the BABIES!! 

A shower will take place at the home of Kathryn Bilder  

717 Alvarado Ave, #260, Davis, CA 95616 

Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 12:00 Noon

Since we know that Liz and Chris's lives have touched so many, in so many places around the world, today begins the *virtual* shower and 

HERE IS HOW THIS WORKS:

Over the next few weeks, we will communing via this blog.  We will share and connect.  We will play games.  We will give Liz and Chris advice and encouragement to prepare them for their biggest journey yet...

PARENTHOOD!!!

During this time - we NEED YOUR HELP!

Please participate!  

Please respond in the comments section to questions and make your guesses when we play our games - the more the merrier!  

If you do not live in the vicinity of Davis, CA, have your gifts sent to Kathryn's home before October 3rd.  

REGISTRIES: 

 Click here for the
 TOYS R US registry
and
AMAZON registry

Let us begin with a role-call!  Please let us know who you are, where you are, and how you know Liz and Chris, and how long you have known them.