Conference oass::babynames

    Hi Tina,
    Congratulations.
    
    I like both of your names and the fact that they have personal
    meaning makes them more special.  What does your husband not like
    about them?  Does he prefer a different type of name?  
    
    Chris (tine)
    
    

    Hi Tina, 
    
    My name is Christina and I go by Tina also!  Have you thought of
    spelling Krista as Crista or Christa (Just to be different since you
    spell your name Kristina?  It would give your daughter different
    initials, but then again, the same initials are kind of neat!  My son
    has the same initials as his father.  EJP  - 
    
    I do like your choices very much:  Krista and Christopher are very good 
    names! 
    
    Keep us posted!
    
    - CHristina

    Hi!
    
    	Thanks so much for your replies!
    	I've given this alot of thought...and still feel that those are
    	the names I love.  As I said, my husband has had two children from
    	a previous marriage, and has had the chance to name his children.  
    	I don't mean to sound like a troll, but I think I should get last dibs
    	on this one...so I'm going to stand firm.  He hasn't given me any
    	reasons why he's not thrilled with the names, and it's not like I'd 
    	like to name them something awful!
    
    	Thanks again,
    	      		Kristina Ellen Johnson	 	

Tina,

Just curious, what are the names of his other 2 kids?  I love your boys
name - Christopher William Johnson - sounds good and has a little of both
parents in there.  For a girl, I'm not crazy about the flow of Krista
Ann (double "a" sounds), but I think the namesake connection is more
important (obviously).

Here are a few more ideas for you to think about for a girl:

	Samantha Ann Johnson
	Suzanna Krista Johnson
	Wendy Ann Johnson
	LeeAnn (or Leanne) Krista Johnson
	Sheryl Ann Johnson
	JoAnn Krista Johnson
	Bethany Krista Johnson
	Alyssa Ann Johnson
	Meredith Ann Johnson

I think I like something a bit more unusual to go with Johnson, but of
course it's just my opinion... Any more progress with pinning down your
husband on his preferences?  Lots of men really don't think about the
name seriously til near the end it seems. My theory is that the pregnancy
"takes over" the woman's body so she sees the name-choosing as one thing
she can control and thus spends more time thinking about it. Who knows?

Good luck,
-Cori
	

    Tina, 
    
    Did you ever thing of using Kristina as a middle name for a daughter?
    
    i.e.  	Morgan Kristina Johnson (my FAVORITE) 
    		Jesslyn Kristina Johnson (another FAVORTIE)
    		Chelsey Kristina Johnson 
                Kirsten Kristina Johnson 
    		Samantha Kristina Johnson 
    		Brittany Kristina Johnson
    			
    Christopher William Johnson is a GREAT name for a son and I love the
    connection it has with you and Hubi!   
    
    Let us know!
    
    - Christina

    Wow! Thanks for the great ideas!
    
    My husband's 2 other children are named:
    	Timothy James Johnson and Jamie Lynn Johnson
    
    I love Chelsey Kristina Johnson, that's so pretty, and I never thought
    of using my own name!  Bill has since been lobbying for Chelsey, but 
    I didn't give it much thought until I saw your note.
    
    I think that you're right: women just naturally start thinking
    about this sooner - it's PART ofthem...I know my heads been FILLED with
    names, and decorating the baby's room ideas, and images of our
    soon-to-be new person!  Bill is starting to think that way - but only
    since I'm beginning to show - I think it's starting to be more "real"
    to him.
    
    Thanks again, and keep the ideas coming!!
    
    Tina