Think you can guess her name?
Jul 19th, 2010 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Parenting AdviceThank you Thank you to everyone who has wished us well during this pregnancy! This has been a huge journey for us, and we’re so glad you could share it with us! And now, if you don’t mind, I’ll share a little story with you.
It all started 5 years ago, when I had my 3rd child, a sweet little cholicy boy named Ashton. My marriage was falling apart, and I knew I was done having children. But even though I knew I was done, I knew there was a little baby girl still up there in heaven waiting for me. I just didn’t know how I could possibly bring her into this world. So I was content with my 3 little children, and told God “I’m sorry, but I just can’t have her right now. I know you understand.”
Fast forward to 2 years ago, when my marriage failed and I was SO GLAD I stopped having children when I did. I simply couldn’t imagine being a single mom raising a newborn. This is the point in my story where you all know that I started a preschool so I could stay home with my beautiful children.
And then I met my sweet hubby. After a whirlwind courtship of just 7 weeks we were married. He became a father of 3 overnight (they know he is their stepfather but they adore him so much they call him “Dad”) but he still hoped that someday he might have a child or two of his own. Though I finally had my BODY back and so wished I didn’t have to go through the miserable weight gain again, I slowly became excited about the idea as well.
A year into our marriage, we knew it was time. And we got pregnant immediately. We were so thankful! I contemplated if this was the time that my baby girl would finally come join our family. And sure enough, at just 7 weeks along, when I saw her for the first time as a little tadpole in the ultrasound, I KNEW it was HER. Of course, the ultrasound wouldn’t prove it until 20 weeks, but I knew all along she was finally ours. And that’s when her name came to me as well. It was so beautiful, so sweet. Like it had always been her name.
So after a busy pregnancy with life flashing by quicker than we could catch up, she joined our family at 3:29 p.m. on July 7, 2010. And our life has been so much richer ever since!
Now who thinks they know her name? Her first and middle initials are S.M. Post your guesses below! Good luck!
And with such an exciting event in our lives, we wanted to celebrate it with something really exciting for you as well! Stay tuned in the next few days for a special email just for you!!!
Joy,
What a beautiful little girl! I’m going to guess Susan Marie?
- Mariah
So adorable! Sally Mae??? Congrats and hope all is well at your home! -L
Congradulations! What a nice story.
Please don’t let it be Sallie Mae.
I think Sara Marie sounds good.
Congrats Joy! So happy for you and your family.
My guess is Sarah May Aderson
I guess Sophie Marie!
Hi Joy
Going through a divorce is very painful but I believe we are not meant to be alone and you received a double gift, one of a precious baby girl and the other a father and loving husband.
God is good! Congratulations and I know she will be everything you want her to be. All the best and may God bless and keep you and your family.
Kindest
Brenda
Congratulations! She is adorable. As far as her name, the only one that comes to mind is Sarah Marie. I don’t think that’s it though, by the way you described getting her name.
Enjoy her!
Congratulations! All in God’s timing. So happy for you all.
Beautiful! Congratulations! I’m thinking Sophia Marie.
Congratulations! What a cutie! My guess is Sydney Madison. Whatever you chose I’m sure it’s perfect for her though
Congratulations Joy!
What a beautiful angel.
May her arrival here on Planet Earth bring joy to you, your family and the nations of the world.
I have to shout out a guess, can’t say no to a guessing game.
Savannah Marie or Serenity Marie
Am I close?
almost forgot.
My guess is Sarah May
Joy,
I am so happy for you guys! Babies are such a blessing. Look at me…..I had my body back too!! Atfer a “birthday celebration” that went out the door and I was with child once again. She is my reason for contacting you in the first place because I refused to go back to work when she was born. Now I’m living my dream because of her (and you)-I have finally opened my pre-school after YEARS of saying I’m going to one day. Congratulations to you and your hubby (and the big brothers). My guess on her name……….Samori or Saige Miracle. No matter her name, she has wonderful parents! All the best.
Tammy
Samantha Marie
Congratulations! Such a cute baby. God bless you all. As for the name……Sarah Marie…..
What a blessing…she is beauitful!!!! Welcome Sarah Megan
Congratulations! I’m going to guess Sophia Maisie….or for some reason I’m thinking Sicily, too.
Congratulations! I’ll guess Soleil Marie.
Samantha Marie
Congratulations! Oh, such a blessing, a pretty and cute little girl.
I have two guesses here: Sue Marie and Sandra Mae
Priscilla
Congratulations! She’s a real sweetie (of course). I laughed at the Sallie Mae guess because I thought of that, too (but not for real). And all those “Sarah” guesses! Sarah is the first thing that popped into my head, too… before I read any comments. So I’m going to guess Sarah Michelle.
In the Bible Sarah had to wait a long time for a baby and God gave her a baby boy. You had to wait a long time for a baby girl, so my guess is Sarah. Marie is my guess for her middle name.
Congrats!I guess Sandra Marie Anderson, she is beautiful!!!
You have a precious angel. I’m going to guess “Sarah Madison” and if allowed another guess, “Sarah Marie”.
Joy, Congratulations,
God bless you with a pretty and cute baby.
God bless and keep your family every day.
Congratulations and God Bless you all. My guess is Sierra Maddison!
She is gorgeous! How wonderful to know miracles still happen. Just to be different I am guessing Samantha Michelle. Congratulations!
I think it’s nearly unanimous….your lovely daughter’s name is Sarah Marie.
Best of wishes to you and your husband, your little angel on earth, and her big brothers!
Well, the first name popped into my head was Sophia Marie (probably since it is so close to my name). Im sure whatever you named her it is beautiful!
My first taught was Sarah Marie. I see that others thought the same.
Congratulations!! I’m sure you are a wonderful mother and your kids are so lucky to have you as their mom. I hope things are going well and everyone is adjusting to your new bundle:)
What a beautiful baby! How blessed you are! Congratulations! My first guess was Sarah Marie, but I’m going to go with Sunshine Meadow instead because it sounds like such a beautiful place to be, much like the life you are living.
Blessings!
Paula Farris
Congrats to your family and welcome the new bundle of joy my guess will be samone mircale she is she cute
Sahara Marie??? I Just hope Im right about Sahara I love that name!And your baby girl is just BEUTIFULL
Sariah Mackenzie. Congratulations! I hope you are both doing well!!
Congrats to you and your family!! She is a beautiful little girl! The only name that comes to mind is Sarah Marie.
How beautiful and comforting is your story with a wonderful ending! I have 3 children and went through a devastating divorce and met my soulmate. I already had a girl and 2 boys and my love had girls so no children berween just love partnership and friendship. I have started a preschool fullfilling my dream. I think her name is Serena Marie or Sarah Michele
Sweetheart,
I rejoice with you & your family on the arrival of the bundle of Joy.
You’ve been a channel of blessing to so many of us.
I wish you & your the best in life.
Sweet Mary is the name on my mind.
Congrats!,
Lara. (Nigeria)
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby daughter.
I think she suits the name Sylvia Mary.
All the best
Kath Keen
New Zealand
She is sooo cute
Congrats! I am happy for you. Enjoy and all the best.
I think her name is “Sally Mae”
Jose
Hi Joy,I rejoice with your family with this new bundle of joy,may you cherish each moment with her.This is such a special for me too because my son give his life to chirst on that very same day.
This e-mail bought a smile to my face!She is so precious!Her name is Samantha Madeline!
Comments already given above. (Exodus 31 and Proverbs 31)
The Lord strengthens you and all households for lasting marriage, full of pleasant surprises.
Grace Ansah
dear joy,
congratulations..i just wish i am there to see the baby and and you..u have inspired me, and am happy for the arriveal of the new member in tour family..god bless you.
i think her name is sunshine marie..she bring light and joy to evryone..
marie
Phillipines
My guess is…Savannah Marie!
How about Susannah Marie. Congratulations Joy and to you too Marcia:) Glory be to God!
Funny how almost everyone says Sarah Marie. That was my first thought too. Just in case it’s not I’ll Suzann.
Congratulations Joy, Sadie Marie is absolutely beautiful! I’ve stayed on your email list not because I’m particularly interested in Pre-school, but because I love your story. You are indeed blessed! I’ve enjoyed watching your business grow and mature and look forward to seeing where you go from here.
Blessings to you, your hubby and to little S.M.,
Tim
hai joy congratulation let she give happy in your life
palani ramesh
chennai
india
What a great resource!
Sophie, Savannah, Sadie, Sydney is my guess for the S. part. May or Marie, Madison for the M. Sooo Cute! Congrats!
Hi Joy:
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter.
Marty O’Connor
Congratulations Joy! I’m expecting grandson #2 around Oct. 3rd!!! Can’t wait!
Joy
Congrats. We had our little boy in March.
Brianna
Congrats to you and your family, all the best and God bless.
Congratulations!!!!
That is a blessing, we just don’t know what God has prepared for us.
Connie
Congratulations on your new addition to your family!!!!!!
HI my ongradulations!!!!!!! hope u baby n every thing r find. Praise the Lord…!!!!!! ill guess her name? SAARAH MEERIUM or SILVERYN MARLENE i put her pet name is PRIMROSE ok. ill pray for u n ur family u also pray for me ok. may GOd bless you n tc
eranga.
Congratulation!!!!! I am so happy for you…… She is beautiful
Lots of Love and blessings to her
Congrats
Congrats on your new baby.. my guess Stacey Myra
Hugs Stacey
Congratulation on your new arrival. You can do all things through Christ who give you strength. I am really bad at guess or trying to remember names, but my guess would be, Sophie Marie.
Take Care,
Denise
Beautiful baby!!!! My guess is Sophia Marie
Cograts! She is really cute.
I’m going to guess her name is……hmmm… Sarah Marie?
Susan Marie or Maree. Thought of the name, your little girl would have been born on my birthday 8th (Australian time) So Susan is my name & Maree is my besties name who also shares a birthday on the 8th! Then I read Mariah’s post at number 1 and SAME!! She’s meant to be Susan Maree!!! Congratulations
Congrats! I’m guessing Shannon May.
My daughter’s name is Sarah Marie, so I am going with that….
faith
Congrats to the whole family, how exciting! My guess is Summer Mia.
im guessing sara michelle…
I can still remember how I felt going for those first ultrasounds. How amazing it was the first time I saw son’s heartbeat on that ultrasound screen, and how reassuring it was to hear it for the first time.