What’s In A Name (Part 2)

When Sam told me we were expecting again, I was pretty sure the baby was a girl. As a matter of fact, I even had a dream about about it. I blogged about that here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2021/04/23/and-the-baby-is-a/ This pregnancy has been difficult for Sam. She has been in a lot of pain. We found out that … Continue reading What’s In A Name (Part 2) →

Ok, Ok, I’ll Write ….

I'm writing under protest. I still don't feel up to writing today. My last post was three days ago, and I wish I could say that I am past it. I'm not. I have nothing planned out, which is kind of a "no-no" when you are writing. I am only writing because I am forcing … Continue reading Ok, Ok, I’ll Write …. →

And the baby is a ….

I've been waiting for today for weeks! Because of Covid, my wife's OB/GYN is only allowing the patient in the office. With Ella, I was at every ultrasound. I looked forward to hearing the baby's heart beat each month. I loved that special togetherness that we felt when we were at the office. It has … Continue reading And the baby is a …. →

Under Pressure …

I've been through this three times in my life already, but it is ultimately one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do? What is it? Picking a name for our baby on the way. Why is this so difficult? First, I think it is so stressful because we do not know the … Continue reading Under Pressure … →

What’s in a name?

The title of this blog is a reference to a great quote by William Shakespeare: Based on Mr. Shakespeare's quote, names really shouldn't matter that much. I think many of us would disagree with him. I mean, a name is often the first thing we learn about a person, right? It is also one of … Continue reading What’s in a name? →