Maya Jacquelin? MJ?

So we are still not 100% sure of the name, but we are settling into MJ, or Maya Jacquelin for now...

Like Xander, it is a blend of "old and new" and can adapt to suit our little girl's personality as she grows.

We are already learning just a little about her personality!  Already, she is strong, and athletic- kicking all the time with lots of acrobatics to surprise Mom at the oddest moments!  She does not like to be pushed around, and is likely to kick back it you poke her.  She is making sure she doesn't make it too easy on us.  Erin has had to curtail quite a lot of aerobic activity lately to keep the contractions away, and has had both nerve discomfort and hip discomfort already.

Ah, but, it is a sweet thing to know she's on her way, growing stronger and already establishing her place in our family, and in our hearts.

Xander has been practicing with a new baby doll that Grandma Kathy sent.  We don't let him play with the doll unless supervised, and we are really really gentle with the baby.  Each "introduction" is pretty short, and he has been really good so far.  As time goes on we'll allow him more and more time with the baby doll, but want the idea that she is special.  Hopefully, by time MJ comes along Xander will be a pro at holding and caring for a baby sister.