The Name Game

So here's a question we've all been asked before; what are you passionate about? My answer is always the same - family, children, babies, pregnancy, infertility issues, well you get the picture... I have said it a million times before and I will say it a million more - I was put on this earth to be a mom. If I had stuck it out in Biology in High School instead of being so obsessed with being on the stage I would probably be doing something along the lines of midwifery, there's no doubt about it.

I think part of me being so interested in pregnancy and children has to do with having siblings that are quite a lot younger than me. I have been able to be involved in the pregnancies and I have been blessed enough to witness these little people grow into busy pre-schoolers. Especially regarding Clauds' pregnancy - her journey to welcoming Liam into the world was a long and difficult one, yet so extremely interesting and inspiring. Another contributor to this whole thing is my rocky relationship with my own biological mother. I want a chance to be the best mother that I can be. She's inspired me in terms of raising a family to the best of my ability and to be the kind of mother than my future children deserve, and I thank her for that.

Another thing that I am passionate about and so interested in that has stemmed of off my love for pregnancies/babies is names. I have always been fascinated in names. I love hearing them and learning the meaning behind them. I truly believe you become your name in one way or another. My first name means "little wise one" and I have always been wise beyond my years according to those that know me.

Yesterday my amazing Aunt and Uncle welcomed their first beautiful baby into the world - a little boy! I couldn't be happier to have another first cousin and I can't wait to get home to meet him. So far, this little guy hasn't been named yet and I can completely understand how they don't want to rush into any names - it's a massive decision! 

This got me thinking about the names that I love as well as what goes into choosing a name. And so over the next few days I am going to be sharing a bit about how to chose the perfect name for your little one, my favourite boys and girls names as well as my answers to a couple of name tags that have been doing the rounds on YouTube. Of course, I shall be sharing Little Cousin's name as soon as it is revealed ;)

I would also love to hear a bit from you - do you like your own name? What are some of the names that you love and if you have children, how did you go about choosing their names?