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Baby Sebastian??

Dear Baby Sebastian, 

First of all, I realize that in a few weeks when our NIPT testing results come back, I may have to change the name I have provided you with. You're probably wondering "Why Sebastian?"

As much as I do appreciate "the Little Mermaid", that is not the cause of your namesake. I have been dreaming about baby names long before you became an embryo and eventually a fetus. I also have an intuition I have XY chromosomes floating around in there, but I could be wrong. 

When your Mama was approximately 14, I really thought I would someday marry a boy named Sebastian. Sebastian was going to be cool, smart, musical, and probably wear glasses. He was going to be calm and collected with no criminal record. He was going to be well-dressed, and different from all the other boys with brown eyes.

I did not end up marrying a boy named Sebastian. I married your father, Ryan. Your dad was an exceptional candidate for the qualifications of marriage, even though his name wasn't Sebastian. 

When I informed your dad of the name Sebastian, he started to sing one of the tunes from "The Little Mermaid", laughed, and said "no". (He has a funny sense of humor sometimes...). So while you are in my womb, I will call you Sebastian.

Or at least until our NIPT testing informs me that you are not a boy. Then, we will have to come up with a new name for you - which I have plenty to choose from. Don't worry, your nickname won't be Sebastianette. 

Sincerely, 

Your Madre
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Marlys said…
Well, this sounds like a fun blog and I’m so excited to see it develop!
I’m even more excited to become a Grandma so this is a treat for me!
July 19, 2020 at 11:42 AM
Azrunnergrl said…
Love the childhood dream and connection to the name. Now I know. Very cool. Sebastian means revered, a deep respect so it makes sense that you listed all the qualities that were important to you. Thanks for sharing your story!! I’m so happy and excited for you and Ryan! ��
July 19, 2020 at 9:01 PM
Lisa from Lisa's Yarns said…
Ha! This is too funny! I did not know about this dream husband Sebastian. You definitely picked a great guy who is going to be a great father. Before I took my pregnancy test Phil said, 'you know it's going to be positive because of course we will get pregnant during a pandemic.' And he was right obviously. Go figure we try for many months and then get pregnant during the weirdest time.
July 22, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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