Danielle was moved to a room shortly after giving birth. She desperately wanted to shower but was advised to wait until she was stronger. Something about getting dizzy after losing so much blood. She did have a sponge bath and it felt great! She's feeding the baby, while Rod naps in the rocking chair.
"I see you got your daddy's appetite. (pause) I can't wait for you to meet your brothers. They are going to be so happy to meet you. Oh, and you have a big sister. She's a sweetheart. I think you'll like her." (Danielle)
"Oh goodness. I can't believe I fell asleep." (Rod)
"I can. We have had quite the ordeal." (Danielle)
"Honey, why don't you go on home and get some rest." (Danielle)
"No. I'll wait until your mom gets here with the boys. That way I can take them with me, and she can visit longer with you and the baby." (Rod)
"Why haven't you eaten your breakfast? You have to keep your strength up." (Rod)
"I'm not hungry." (Danielle)
"It looks pretty good." (Rod)
"I'll hold the baby while you eat." (Rod)
"But honey..." (Danielle)
"No buts. I promised the nurse that I would make sure you eat." (Rod)
"Fine!' (Danielle)
"Mommy's trying to be stingy. Tell her you need lots of daddy time." (Rod)
"I'm going to remind you of that when she is screaming in the middle of night, wanting some attention." (Danielle)
"What was that, Princess? You said you are going to sleep through the night from day one?" (Rod)
"Ha, ha. Don't let that sweet little face fool you." (Danielle)
"I remember when Nicole was this small. It always feels like they will stay this size forever." (Rod)
"It goes fast. Before you know it, she will be walking around getting into everything." (Danielle)
"Honey, unless we are going to name her Princess, we should probably think of choosing a name for her. I have the list we started." (Danielle)
She reaches on the table to get her composition book. The baby starts fussing.
"Ssshh. It's okay. Daddy's here." (Rod)
"Is she okay?" (Danielle)
The baby cries die down almost instantly.
"Okay, we have eleven names on the list, so far." (Danielle)
"I thought we were going to name her Roderica?" (Rod)
"I put that on the list, but she really doesn't look like a Roderica." (Danielle)
"I'm going to call out the rest of the names on the list. Let's see if we can narrow it down. Ready?" (Danielle)
"We're ready." (Rod)
"1. London, 2. Logan 3. Robin 4. Ava 5. Grace 6. Jasmine 7. Destiny 8.Deja 9. Desiree and 10. Leigh." (Danielle)
"That is quite a list. If it's not going to be Roderica, then I don't have an opinion about the others." (Rod)
"Are you serious? You aren't going to help me name her?" (Danielle)
"You choose, and I will tell you what I think." (Rod)
"I like London, Logan, Robin, Ava, Grace, Destiny, and Desiree." (Danielle)
"That's practically the whole list." (Rod)
"I know. This is making me hungry. We'll come back to this after I eat." (Danielle)
"Mmmm, cold eggs." (Danielle)
"Do you want me to get them to bring you something else?" (Rod)
"No. That's going to take too long, and I'm starving. I just won't eat the eggs." (Danielle)
"That's probably Mom." (Danielle)
"Yep, it's her. (pause) Hi mom. I have you on speaker, so don't say anything crazy." (Danielle)
"Hi! I'm just calling back to let you know we are on our way. The boys are so excited. Well, Julian is. I don't think Jacob really knows what's happening." (Roberta, Danielle's mom)
"Oh, I can't wait for you guys to meet her. I've already talked to the nurse and she said the boys can come visit, but they can't stay long. Rod volunteered to take them back so you can stay here with me and the baby." (Danielle)
"That's wonderful! I just love my son-in-law." (Roberta)
"He is grinning from ear-to-ear." (Danielle)
Just then there's a knock on the door.
"Hold on, Mom. Someone's at the door." (Danielle)
"Come in!' (Danielle)
"I'm just checking to see if you need anything." (Nurse)
"No. I'm good." (Danielle)
"Well let me check on the little one." (Nurse)
"Oh that reminds me, there aren't any diapers in here, and I'm sure she needs to be changed." (Danielle)
"I'll just take her and get her changed, and I'll bring back some diapers for you." (Nurse)
"Don't look so worried, Mr. Taylor. I will bring her back to you in one piece." (Nurse)
"I'm sorry. Was I looking worried?" (Rod)
"Just a little." (Nurse)
"Can you bring me a blanket when you come back? I'm a little chilly." (Danielle)
"Sure. We will be back in a jiffy." (Nurse)
"Okay, Mom. I'm back. What were we talking about?" (Danielle)
Rod decides to take this free moment and go to the bathroom.
Well, no name selected yet. Of course, we are always interested to hear suggestions. They can be names on or off the list.
I like either Jasmine or London. Those are cute names for a girl, and can grow with her.
ReplyDeleteChampagne - Thanks for your input. Jasmine seems to be quite popular here on the post.
DeleteI'm voting for Jasmine to keep the 'J' names in line with Jacob and Julian. If they had one on the list with an 'N' I probably would have picked that because of Nicole (like Natalia, or Nadia, or Neera, I know, you get the point and I need to stop going on and on now, but I thought I'd get those in there). Then both girls would have names beginning with 'N' and the boys would have 'J' names.
ReplyDeleteNo insult to anyone with that name, but I'm glad they tossed Roderica.
Jaye Frye - I was thinking like you about the J's and the N's. However, when I started reading the N names, I realized I have a lot of dolls here with N names. Danielle never had any intention on naming her daughter Roderica. She was just placating Rod. Yeah, she could have said "We are NOT naming our daughter Roderica", but what would that accomplish except a hurt husband. Danielle is the queen of getting what she wants without degrading her husband in the process.
DeleteCute names. I also like Rochelle (Ro for Rod and the Elle for Danielle). Robyn, Lauren, Elise, Jazmine are some others that I like and of course Victoria. Victoria is a royal name in my opinion and so is Elizabeth. I also like Isabella. Lol! I can go on and on. Lol!
ReplyDeleteGeorgia Girl - I like the Rochelle combination, but this little girl just doesn't look like a Rochelle. Victoria is a pretty name. I may offer that one to Danielle for consideration. We have an Isobel in town, which is why I didn't consider anything close to that. Thanks for your suggestions.
DeleteI was sure that London was my favorite followed by Ava, but then I started reading the comments and now I like Jasmine and Rochelle, too. Lol
ReplyDeleteJewell - You are so easily persuaded. Lol! London and Ava were two of my faves, too. If there last name wasn't Taylor, that would have been on the list of first names, too. Love that name.
DeleteWell I have a niece named Victoria Isabelle which is a really beautiful name. But I like the names Jasmine or Ava as her first name and grace as the middle. One name I really love is Isabella Marie.
ReplyDeleteRebeka - That is a very pretty name. Jasmine seems to be getting the most votes at the moment. Isabella Marie is a pretty name too, but I immediately think of a Hispanic girl when I hear it.
DeleteI get quite engrossed in these stories, I really love hat you do with your dolls.
ReplyDeleteThe baby looks so realistic in her little hat & baby rug.
Fiona - Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the stories.
DeleteDestiny sounds beautiful and jasmine.How you are your dolls are fine!
ReplyDeleteJaiden - Thanks for your input. I never expected Jasmine to get such a huge response. We are all doing great.
DeleteHow about Nevaeh (an N name like her sister
ReplyDeleteBrittney - I think that is a very pretty name, and I did consider it, but all I see is heaven spelled backwards and something about that bothers me. Not sure exactly what.
DeleteI like Leigha (close to what's on the list) as well as Charlotte and Maisie.
ReplyDeleteUnicorn Princess - Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for your name suggestions. All three are very nice names.
DeleteLooks like you are getting a lot of help with the baby names! I kind of like Logan too, but a "J" name like Jasmine is a good idea.
ReplyDeletePhyllis - I'm going to have to add a Logan to someone in town. I really like that name.
DeleteI think you should name her Amoni-Lee Taylor, Simone, Luna, or Cheyenne Those are just a few at the top of my head I'd hope you consider.
ReplyDeletebrooklyn - You seem to be really good at coming up with names. I like everything you suggested. I really like the name Brooklyn, too.
DeleteThank you my dad actually named me.My full name is Brooklyn Chance Devereaux Watson.
DeleteHmm. I would call her Jamie. I like unisex names and it keeps with the J's. Her middle name could start with a N.
ReplyDeleteMuff - I know a guy named Jamie. I wasn't too keen on him, so that name just doesn't resonate with me. But thanks.
DeleteI like the name Desiree. But Jasmine and Grace are also beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDukasha - I need a Desiree in town. I really like that name, too.
DeleteMy vote is for a J name like Jasmine Danielle seems to like J names with a Julian, and a Jacob. They could also call her Jazzy for short. Then an N name in the middle so Nicole doesn't feel left out.
ReplyDeleteOne last try. Lol! Jasmine Rochelle Taylor
DeleteTammy Toro - As you probably know by now, she didn't go with a J name because it was associated with her late husband.
DeleteYes, my vote is also for Jasmine or Jolie.
ReplyDeleteBTW...love the nurse's hair.
april - Jolie is a pretty first name. The nurse is wearing a wig purchased from a fellow doll friend, named Paulette.
DeleteAva Grace Taylor
ReplyDeleteDoll Crazy - I seriously considered this name, Ava Grace. It has such a pretty ring to it.
DeleteThe baby is so cute! I like all the names they have on the list. They could use one of them as a middle name like Ava Grace. :)
ReplyDeleteLeandra - Thanks. I was happy to find them a unique baby. I didn't want to go with the typical Mattel baby. However, they will need a new baby soon because this one isn't articulated.
DeleteHow about london rochelle taylor
ReplyDeleteAngelia - Hopefully by now you have seen the baby's name. I really like the name London, but Rochelle just doesn't work for me.
DeleteHow about london rochelle taylor
ReplyDeleteI'm too late to chime in. I'm glad I don't have to wait though. On to the next post.
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