What Will Mr. & Mrs. AbNormal27's Baby Be?

[AbNormal27]

Hey All,

With the stretch run about to begin here, I thought I'd take a poll as to what everyone here thinks the gender will be for our upcoming addition to the AbNormal27 family.

The Mrs. and I have decided we don't want to know and we are looking forward to being surprised when the big day comes. So, here's your chance to take a guess. There's a 50/50 chance you could be right!

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Hey All,

With the stretch run about to begin here, I thought I'd take a poll as to what everyone here thinks the gender will be for our upcoming addition to the AbNormal27 family.

The Mrs. and I have decided we don't want to know and we are looking forward to being surprised when the big day comes. So, here's your chance to take a guess. There's a 50/50 chance you could be right!

Aaryn

[puck_it]

i didnt see shannahan so i voted boy :p

[puck_it]

i didnt see shannahan so i voted boy :p

[Turbulence]

A Boy, named Threeve.

[Turbulence]

A Boy, named Threeve.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

She's SO a girl. A hockey-playing girl, too. :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

She's SO a girl. A hockey-playing girl, too. :D

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

She's SO a girl. A hockey-playing girl, too. :D
I thought the same exact thing as soon as I saw the topic name. ;) :D

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

She's SO a girl. A hockey-playing girl, too. :D
I thought the same exact thing as soon as I saw the topic name. ;) :D

[Alicia]

Got to be a girl!

[Alicia]

Got to be a girl!

[Stormbringer]

(ponders and considers for a moment)

A boy.

[Stormbringer]

(ponders and considers for a moment)

A boy.

[tommy]

A boy. Because boys are better than girls...

kidding! I'm kidding!

:beatup: :smoke:

[tommy]

A boy. Because boys are better than girls...

kidding! I'm kidding!

:beatup: :smoke:

[Canesluver]

I am so disappointed with this poll.

I thought sure when I'd open the link, these would be the choices:
* Winger
* Defenseman
* Goalie
* Center
* Enforcer

:lol:

[Canesluver]

I am so disappointed with this poll.

I thought sure when I'd open the link, these would be the choices:
* Winger
* Defenseman
* Goalie
* Center
* Enforcer

:lol:

[guinevere]

I wanted the option of "yes" - it will be a boy or a girl. (I was kind of rooting for a pony - I always wanted a pony)

[guinevere]

I wanted the option of "yes" - it will be a boy or a girl. (I was kind of rooting for a pony - I always wanted a pony)

[Mona]

I voted boy.... 8 lbs. 2 oz.. :D

[Mona]

I voted boy.... 8 lbs. 2 oz.. :D

[Fernando da Silva]

I voted a girl... called Karina (Kah-ree-nah- i hope). Or Carolina (Ca-ro-lee-nah)...

[Fernando da Silva]

I voted a girl... called Karina (Kah-ree-nah- i hope). Or Carolina (Ca-ro-lee-nah)...

[puck_it]

I voted boy.... 8 lbs. 2 oz.. :D

we starting a lgc.com pool? :D

[puck_it]

I voted boy.... 8 lbs. 2 oz.. :D

we starting a lgc.com pool? :D

[AbNormal27]

I am so disappointed with this poll.

I thought sure when I'd open the link, these would be the choices:
* Winger
* Defenseman
* Goalie
* Center
* Enforcer

:lol:

This poll is coming eventually. I'm sure the kid already knows they have no choice and WILL be playing hockey, but I figured we'd let the little gaffer be BORN first. ;)

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

I am so disappointed with this poll.

I thought sure when I'd open the link, these would be the choices:
* Winger
* Defenseman
* Goalie
* Center
* Enforcer

:lol:

This poll is coming eventually. I'm sure the kid already knows they have no choice and WILL be playing hockey, but I figured we'd let the little gaffer be BORN first. ;)

Aaryn

[Guyute]

(I was kind of rooting for a pony - I always wanted a pony)

:lol:

[Guyute]

(I was kind of rooting for a pony - I always wanted a pony)

:lol:

[Captain Slack]

Got any names picked out?

[Captain Slack]

Got any names picked out?

[AbNormal27]

Got any names picked out?

We've had a list going for quite a few years now, actually. It keeps changing and we know we won't know for sure until we see the little one what the name will be.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Got any names picked out?

We've had a list going for quite a few years now, actually. It keeps changing and we know we won't know for sure until we see the little one what the name will be.

Aaryn

[RIO]

It's going to be a boy, and I'll tell you why. It's another magnificiently perfect creation to join the Canadian Clone Army of World Domination.

It's soooo obvious. :smoke:

[RIO]

It's going to be a boy, and I'll tell you why. It's another magnificiently perfect creation to join the Canadian Clone Army of World Domination.

It's soooo obvious. :smoke:

[StormShaman]

A defenseman.

Thus it is written, thus it shall be. :cool:

[StormShaman]

A defenseman.

Thus it is written, thus it shall be. :cool:

[AbNormal27]

A defenseman.

Thus it is written, thus it shall be. :cool:

So, a BOY defenseman or a GIRL defenseman. Come on, Camille, just answer the question ;) .

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

A defenseman.

Thus it is written, thus it shall be. :cool:

So, a BOY defenseman or a GIRL defenseman. Come on, Camille, just answer the question ;) .

Aaryn

[puck_it]

boy defenseman... better than Orr

[puck_it]

boy defenseman... better than Orr

[StormShaman]

A defenseman.

Thus it is written, thus it shall be. :cool:

So, a BOY defenseman or a GIRL defenseman. Come on, Camille, just answer the question ;) .

Aaryn

Who cares? Long as there's another card-carrying member of the Defenseman's Cabal (TINDC) on the way, it's all good. :D

[StormShaman]

A defenseman.

Thus it is written, thus it shall be. :cool:

So, a BOY defenseman or a GIRL defenseman. Come on, Camille, just answer the question ;) .

Aaryn

Who cares? Long as there's another card-carrying member of the Defenseman's Cabal (TINDC) on the way, it's all good. :D

[AbNormal27]

Who cares? Long as there's another card-carrying member of the Defenseman's Cabal (TINDC) on the way, it's all good. :D

K. What does TINDC stand for? Tough Individual Northerner Defenceman Caniac? :huh:

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Who cares? Long as there's another card-carrying member of the Defenseman's Cabal (TINDC) on the way, it's all good. :D

K. What does TINDC stand for? Tough Individual Northerner Defenceman Caniac? :huh:

Aaryn

[StormShaman]

There Is No Defenseman's Cabal. ;)


(Mea culpa--I keep forgetting that not everyone is an old Usenet hack like me.)

[StormShaman]

There Is No Defenseman's Cabal. ;)


(Mea culpa--I keep forgetting that not everyone is an old Usenet hack like me.)

[Lady J]

She's SO a girl. A hockey-playing girl, too. :D

She's SO a boy! :eek2: No wait, that sounds like a problem already...

[Lady J]

She's SO a girl. A hockey-playing girl, too. :D

She's SO a boy! :eek2: No wait, that sounds like a problem already...

[Canesluver]

If it's a girl, her name should be Brianna (BREE-ahn-ah)

If it's a boy, his name should be Luke

[Canesluver]

If it's a girl, her name should be Brianna (BREE-ahn-ah)

If it's a boy, his name should be Luke

[Lady J]

Humperdink for a boy, or Humperdink for a girl.

See how flexible the name is? We've got a winner here I think.

[Lady J]

Humperdink for a boy, or Humperdink for a girl.

See how flexible the name is? We've got a winner here I think.

[Canesluver]

I need to elaborate:

Brianna Elise

or

Luke Emile

[Canesluver]

I need to elaborate:

Brianna Elise

or

Luke Emile

[StormShaman]

Humperdink for a boy, or Humperdink for a girl.

See how flexible the name is? We've got a winner here I think.

Humperdink! Humperdink Humperdink Humperdink!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Miracle Max

:smoke:

[StormShaman]

Humperdink for a boy, or Humperdink for a girl.

See how flexible the name is? We've got a winner here I think.

Humperdink! Humperdink Humperdink Humperdink!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Miracle Max

:smoke:

[AbNormal27]

Humperdink! Humperdink Humperdink Humperdink!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Miracle Max

:smoke:

Uh, Camille, sorry to tell you that Humperdink was vetoed off of our BOY and GIRL name lists MONTHS ago............

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Humperdink! Humperdink Humperdink Humperdink!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Miracle Max

:smoke:

Uh, Camille, sorry to tell you that Humperdink was vetoed off of our BOY and GIRL name lists MONTHS ago............

Aaryn

[Stormbringer]

Humperdink! Humperdink Humperdink Humperdink!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Miracle Max

:smoke:

Uh, Camille, sorry to tell you that Humperdink was vetoed off of our BOY and GIRL name lists MONTHS ago............

Oh rats...what about Englebert? :D

[Stormbringer]

Humperdink! Humperdink Humperdink Humperdink!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Miracle Max

:smoke:

Uh, Camille, sorry to tell you that Humperdink was vetoed off of our BOY and GIRL name lists MONTHS ago............

Oh rats...what about Englebert? :D

[AbNormal27]

Oh rats...what about Englebert? :D

Sadly, Caroline, THAT wasn't even a consideration.

As I told you and those who were at run-that-way's Draft party, I'm thinkin git will come down to a quick glance at the TV Guide to name the kid............ think about it.......................

"Kojak, Magnum, come here girls! Daddy needs you to speak to the neighbour for him!"

But, that is only if I can get Melanie to move down there!

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Oh rats...what about Englebert? :D

Sadly, Caroline, THAT wasn't even a consideration.

As I told you and those who were at run-that-way's Draft party, I'm thinkin git will come down to a quick glance at the TV Guide to name the kid............ think about it.......................

"Kojak, Magnum, come here girls! Daddy needs you to speak to the neighbour for him!"

But, that is only if I can get Melanie to move down there!

Aaryn

[Stormbringer]

As I told you and those who were at run-that-way's Draft party, I'm thinking it will come down to a quick glance at the TV Guide to name the kid............ think about it.......................

"Kojak, Magnum, come here girls! Daddy needs you to speak to the neighbour for him!"

But, that is only if I can get Melanie to move down there!

Well, I've always been a little partial to Columbo, Bullwrinkle, and Belvedere myself. :smoke:

[Stormbringer]

As I told you and those who were at run-that-way's Draft party, I'm thinking it will come down to a quick glance at the TV Guide to name the kid............ think about it.......................

"Kojak, Magnum, come here girls! Daddy needs you to speak to the neighbour for him!"

But, that is only if I can get Melanie to move down there!

Well, I've always been a little partial to Columbo, Bullwrinkle, and Belvedere myself. :smoke:

[AbNormal27]

Well, I've always been a little partial to Columbo, Bullwrinkle, and Belvedere myself. :smoke:

Caroline, thanks for the input here (you silly masked freak), but I'm hoping to get some insight as to what the lgc.comers think the gender will be for the next Caniac added to our collection.

Come on people, HELP ME OUT HERE, I have to DECORATE! Colour schemes have been chosen (duh, Hurricanes colours, puh-lease), I need some help with the esthetics! :mad: ;)

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Well, I've always been a little partial to Columbo, Bullwrinkle, and Belvedere myself. :smoke:

Caroline, thanks for the input here (you silly masked freak), but I'm hoping to get some insight as to what the lgc.comers think the gender will be for the next Caniac added to our collection.

Come on people, HELP ME OUT HERE, I have to DECORATE! Colour schemes have been chosen (duh, Hurricanes colours, puh-lease), I need some help with the esthetics! :mad: ;)

Aaryn

[RIO]

Boy? I'd name it Brutus. Yes, I actually would, but I'm strange.

Girl? I'd name her Hero, in staying with the greco-roman theme.

But all my votes are cast for Humperdinck. Good one, Sis! :D

[RIO]

Boy? I'd name it Brutus. Yes, I actually would, but I'm strange.

Girl? I'd name her Hero, in staying with the greco-roman theme.

But all my votes are cast for Humperdinck. Good one, Sis! :D

[puck_it]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

[puck_it]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

[RIO]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

That horrible pun killed twenty five baby seals! I hope you're happy. :p

[RIO]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

That horrible pun killed twenty five baby seals! I hope you're happy. :p

[Captain Slack]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

Good thing we weren't in the same room, puck_it, cause I'd have had to smack you for that one. :beatup:

[Captain Slack]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

Good thing we weren't in the same room, puck_it, cause I'd have had to smack you for that one. :beatup:

[tommy]

Waldo Alouiscious Johnston, the third.

[tommy]

Waldo Alouiscious Johnston, the third.

[apolinar]

Ronnie Francis Abnormal Bechard.

Left wing.

[apolinar]

Ronnie Francis Abnormal Bechard.

Left wing.

[Lady J]

Waldo Alouiscious Johnston, the third.

That works for me, but I prefer the spelling " Aloysios" ( pronounced Al-o-wish-is ). I had a beagle named Sigfried Rufus Aloysios O'Tiggins. All good names.

:evil:

[Lady J]

Waldo Alouiscious Johnston, the third.

That works for me, but I prefer the spelling " Aloysios" ( pronounced Al-o-wish-is ). I had a beagle named Sigfried Rufus Aloysios O'Tiggins. All good names.

:evil:

[puck_it]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

That horrible pun killed twenty five baby seals! I hope you're happy. :p

RIO those seals were meant for your shoes... your the real evil ;)

[puck_it]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

That horrible pun killed twenty five baby seals! I hope you're happy. :p

RIO those seals were meant for your shoes... your the real evil ;)

[RIO]

your the real evil ;)

*sits back in my oversized black leather villian chair*

I see you are now telling the whole world my secrets. Surely no one else noticed I was evil until you mentioned it. THEREFORE! You shall fight in the Pit of Death with my Giant City-Eating Robot!!

*points dramatically to a giant evil robot made out of cardboard boxes*

See!! Your fate is sealed... Seal-ed? AHAHAHHA! My Evilness made a pun!! AHAHAH!!

*wicked peals of laughter*

And now. I have an appointment with my shoe maker.

*horror music* EEP EEP EEP EEP!!

:D

[RIO]

your the real evil ;)

*sits back in my oversized black leather villian chair*

I see you are now telling the whole world my secrets. Surely no one else noticed I was evil until you mentioned it. THEREFORE! You shall fight in the Pit of Death with my Giant City-Eating Robot!!

*points dramatically to a giant evil robot made out of cardboard boxes*

See!! Your fate is sealed... Seal-ed? AHAHAHHA! My Evilness made a pun!! AHAHAH!!

*wicked peals of laughter*

And now. I have an appointment with my shoe maker.

*horror music* EEP EEP EEP EEP!!

:D

[Mona]

^^Aaryn you know to keep the baby away from Rio when she is in one of those moods!! :crazy: :p

[Mona]

^^Aaryn you know to keep the baby away from Rio when she is in one of those moods!! :crazy: :p

[RIO]

^^Aaryn you know to keep the baby away from Rio when she is in one of those moods!! :crazy: :p

*twirls glued-on villian moustaches thoughtfully*

Ah, yes. Dearest Mona.

*steeples fingers*

You warn the Canadian of my evil, do you?

*leans forward and raises an evil yet impeccably groomed eyebrow*

You mustn't forget that I have pictures of you partying with the New Kids!!!

*horror music* EEP EEP EEP EEP... *fades into.... Hanging Tough!!* EEP EEP EEP EEP!!!!

[RIO]

^^Aaryn you know to keep the baby away from Rio when she is in one of those moods!! :crazy: :p

*twirls glued-on villian moustaches thoughtfully*

Ah, yes. Dearest Mona.

*steeples fingers*

You warn the Canadian of my evil, do you?

*leans forward and raises an evil yet impeccably groomed eyebrow*

You mustn't forget that I have pictures of you partying with the New Kids!!!

*horror music* EEP EEP EEP EEP... *fades into.... Hanging Tough!!* EEP EEP EEP EEP!!!!

[Mona]

You mustn't forget that I have pictures of you partying with the New Kids!!!



Holy freakin sh*t.. I forgot about those... **runs away singing Hanging Tough AND hides banner that reads I LOVE YOU JONATHAN** :p :laugh:

[Mona]

You mustn't forget that I have pictures of you partying with the New Kids!!!



Holy freakin sh*t.. I forgot about those... **runs away singing Hanging Tough AND hides banner that reads I LOVE YOU JONATHAN** :p :laugh:

[puck_it]

*points dramatically to a giant evil robot made out of cardboard boxes*

*takes out a lighter*

[puck_it]

*points dramatically to a giant evil robot made out of cardboard boxes*

*takes out a lighter*

[Fernando da Silva]

CAROLINA (Cah-ro-LEE-nah)!!!

[Fernando da Silva]

CAROLINA (Cah-ro-LEE-nah)!!!

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

That horrible pun killed twenty five baby seals! I hope you're happy. :p

RIO those seals were meant for your shoes... your the real evil ;)

C'mon you guys. Club sandwiches, not seals.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

name the baby bounced

that way when ever he plays hockey you can say i just saw a bounced check ;)

That horrible pun killed twenty five baby seals! I hope you're happy. :p

RIO those seals were meant for your shoes... your the real evil ;)

C'mon you guys. Club sandwiches, not seals.

[AbNormal27]

I just wanted to chime in here, on the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday :beer: , to say thanks to everyone for their input into this thread.

Mrs. AbNormal27 and I spent a few hours (during Law & Order CI and Boston Legal) last night working on our baby names list and made some new additions to it. While we are still a few months away from the big event, we are really starting to feel the excitement.

We had Thnksgiving dinner at my inlaws on Saturday and they all gave us their theories as to what gender our kid is going to be. It was kind of comical and frustrating to hear them refer to the baby as "him" or "her" when nobody knows for sure which it is. :lol: :spin:

Anyhooooooo, thanks again, and please don't forget to vote in this poll.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

I just wanted to chime in here, on the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday :beer: , to say thanks to everyone for their input into this thread.

Mrs. AbNormal27 and I spent a few hours (during Law & Order CI and Boston Legal) last night working on our baby names list and made some new additions to it. While we are still a few months away from the big event, we are really starting to feel the excitement.

We had Thnksgiving dinner at my inlaws on Saturday and they all gave us their theories as to what gender our kid is going to be. It was kind of comical and frustrating to hear them refer to the baby as "him" or "her" when nobody knows for sure which it is. :lol: :spin:

Anyhooooooo, thanks again, and please don't forget to vote in this poll.

Aaryn

[Mona]

Happy Thanksgiving Aaryn... **waves turkey leg** ;)

[Mona]

Happy Thanksgiving Aaryn... **waves turkey leg** ;)

[puck_it]

happy thanksgiving. :beer:

[puck_it]

happy thanksgiving. :beer:

[Fernando da Silva]

Happy Thanksgiving Aaryn.
Do you have any prevision when your son/daughter will born? My name suggestion (if be a girl): Carolina (Ca-ro-LEE-nah) Hurricanes AbNormal Bechard.
And congratulations for your future baby!!!

[Fernando da Silva]

Happy Thanksgiving Aaryn.
Do you have any prevision when your son/daughter will born? My name suggestion (if be a girl): Carolina (Ca-ro-LEE-nah) Hurricanes AbNormal Bechard.
And congratulations for your future baby!!!

[AbNormal27]

Happy Thanksgiving Aaryn.
Do you have any prevision when your son/daughter will born? My name suggestion (if be a girl): Carolina (Ca-ro-LEE-nah) Hurricanes AbNormal Bechard.
And congratulations for your future baby!!!

Yes, the due date is Janiary 28th, but my father wants it to be a day later so he can share his birthday with his new grandchild. Thanks for the name suggestion. Thanks to everyoone for their input in this thread.

BTW, we were in attendance at Friday night's London Knights game against the Owen Sound Attack. That was (unofficially) the baby's first hockey game. ;)

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Happy Thanksgiving Aaryn.
Do you have any prevision when your son/daughter will born? My name suggestion (if be a girl): Carolina (Ca-ro-LEE-nah) Hurricanes AbNormal Bechard.
And congratulations for your future baby!!!

Yes, the due date is Janiary 28th, but my father wants it to be a day later so he can share his birthday with his new grandchild. Thanks for the name suggestion. Thanks to everyoone for their input in this thread.

BTW, we were in attendance at Friday night's London Knights game against the Owen Sound Attack. That was (unofficially) the baby's first hockey game. ;)

Aaryn

[Turbulence]

Carolina (Ca-ro-LEE-nah) Hurricanes AbNormal Bechard.

My vote is for Carolina Hurricanes AbNormal 27 LetsGoCanes Shanahan Gretzky.

But it's your decision. :spin:

[Turbulence]

Carolina (Ca-ro-LEE-nah) Hurricanes AbNormal Bechard.

My vote is for Carolina Hurricanes AbNormal 27 LetsGoCanes Shanahan Gretzky.

But it's your decision. :spin:

[AbNormal27]

My vote is for Carolina Hurricanes AbNormal 27 LetsGoCanes Shanahan Gretzky.

But it's your decision. :spin:

OK, do you REALLY think that "Shanahan" is EVEN a possibility? I mean cuh-mon. Regardless, the last name is Bechard.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

My vote is for Carolina Hurricanes AbNormal 27 LetsGoCanes Shanahan Gretzky.

But it's your decision. :spin:

OK, do you REALLY think that "Shanahan" is EVEN a possibility? I mean cuh-mon. Regardless, the last name is Bechard.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

We're now inside of 2 months to go. Anyone else have a feeling what the baby will be? :huh:

Aaryn

[StormShaman]

I think that if the kid is a boy, you should name him Hamish (Scots for James).

If Hamish Bechard isn't a hockey name, I dunno what is! :beatup:

[Shell]

Anyone else have a feeling what the baby will be? :huh:

Aaryn

How was her morning sickness and complexion?

[AbNormal27]

How was her morning sickness and complexion?

No morning sickness at all through this wondeful roller coaster ride, and she has never really had a bad complexion. Does this make a difference?

Aaryn

[Guyute]

the real question is have you, Aaryn, put on weight as well? if so, I'll go boy. (little known wive's tale about the father gaining weight. and, it was true for me. lol)

[Shell]

How was her morning sickness and complexion?

No morning sickness at all through this wondeful roller coaster ride, and she has never really had a bad complexion. Does this make a difference?

Aaryn

No morning sickness and no bad complexion? I definitely vote Boy!

[AbNormal27]

the real question is have you, Aaryn, put on weight as well? if so, I'll go boy. (little known wive's tale about the father gaining weight. and, it was true for me. lol)

Actually, I've been training for a return to competitive hockey, so any weight I've added hasn't been "sympathy weight".

Aaryn

[SouthernHockeyChick]

No, no, it's a girl.

[Guyute]

Actually, I've been training for a return to competitive hockey, so any weight I've added hasn't been "sympathy weight".


a new baby AND competetive hockey? talk about a full plate. lol.
good luck. ;)

I have trouble with new baby AND ______ (the blank could be: eating, doing dishes, watching tv, getting a shower, etc...)

[tommy]

As for the name:

Girl: Maggie Elizabeth Bechard (not too sure about that middle name though...)
Boy: Michael Aaryn Bechard (Mike Bechard sounds like a hockey name to me.)

:D

[SouthernCaniac]

Aaryn, I keep meaning to post congrats on the impending arrival, and now its mere weeks away and i'm just getting around to it. There's nothing better than a baby, end o story. And i am absolutely certain that you guys are having a boy. And there is only one proper name for him (providing that i remember correctly that your wife is a Habs fan. Please forgive me if my memory is faulty).
Squalus Bell.
There you have it. Squalus is latin for whale which is a nod to your Whalers devotion, and bell for the bell center of course. Another acceptable variation would be
Squalus Saku.
Now you can start monogramming the name on all the baby blankets and get your nursery boy ready.
Hope all is well in Canada!

[corylav]

How was her morning sickness and complexion?

No morning sickness at all through this wondeful roller coaster ride, and she has never really had a bad complexion. Does this make a difference?

Aaryn

No morning sickness and no bad complexion? I definitely vote Boy!

I'm gonna vote girl, simply b/c given the above answer (my wife had no complexion or morning sickness and we had a girl.)

[Fernando da Silva]

A boy: Aaryn (a Junior?)
A girl: the same name i already wrote in 3 posts in this thread

[AbNormal27]

Dear Hurricanes,

I have been a lifelong fan of the Hurricanes (yes, since the days of the Whalers, green cooperalls and Pucky) who had dreams of becoming a player for the team. Due to lack of skills (but not desire), I didn't get to live out that dream. I did, however, get to go to the Draft recently in Raleigh and spoke with some of the Hurricane draftees (oh how I wished I could be in their shoes), and met some wonderful Caniacs.

My wife and I are expecting in late January/Early February, and I noticed something interesting about one of the recent ultrasounds we had done. I had to look twice, but there is NO doubt that this IS my child and apparently the baby is following in my footsteps and dreaming about playing for the Hurricanes!

Keep Your Stick On The Ice,
Aaryn Bechard

Aaryn,

I put it on the Caniac Art page
http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/custom/radD786E.asp because I didn't want anyone thinking it was real. Believe me, it would have happened.

Thanks for the image!

KevinC

Yup, the kid made it on to ch.com before the old man did! ;)

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Dear Hurricanes,

I have been a lifelong fan of the Hurricanes (yes, since the days of the Whalers, green cooperalls and Pucky) who had dreams of becoming a player for the team. Due to lack of skills (but not desire), I didn't get to live out that dream. I did, however, get to go to the Draft recently in Raleigh and spoke with some of the Hurricane draftees (oh how I wished I could be in their shoes), and met some wonderful Caniacs.

My wife and I are expecting in late January/Early February, and I noticed something interesting about one of the recent ultrasounds we had done. I had to look twice, but there is NO doubt that this IS my child and apparently the baby is following in my footsteps and dreaming about playing for the Hurricanes!

Keep Your Stick On The Ice,
Aaryn Bechard

Aaryn,

I put it on the Caniac Art page
http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/custom/radD786E.asp because I didn't want anyone thinking it was real. Believe me, it would have happened.

Thanks for the image!

KevinC

Yup, the kid made it on to ch.com before the old man did! ;)

Aaryn

[Stormbringer]

http://metroboards.homelinux.com:443/hockey/forums/metrofolder/woot.gif

Way to go Aaryn! :spin:

[Stormbringer]

http://metroboards.homelinux.com:443/hockey/forums/metrofolder/woot.gif

Way to go Aaryn! :spin:

[puck_it]

:D how cute

[puck_it]

:D how cute

[Turbulence]

Awesome! :D

[Turbulence]

Awesome! :D

[oneillfan92]

That's so cool! :D :beatup:

[oneillfan92]

That's so cool! :D :beatup:

[tommy]

That's awesome...

and was I the only one who didn't know that RIO's Bob Boughner drawing was on there?

[tommy]

That's awesome...

and was I the only one who didn't know that RIO's Bob Boughner drawing was on there?

[StormShaman]

That's awesome...

and was I the only one who didn't know that RIO's Bob Boughner drawing was on there?

It is?!

[StormShaman]

That's awesome...

and was I the only one who didn't know that RIO's Bob Boughner drawing was on there?

It is?!

[Stormbringer]

and was I the only one who didn't know that RIO's Bob Boughner drawing was on there?

I didn't know until this afternoon, when I looked through a little more of the gallery... :smoke:

[Stormbringer]

and was I the only one who didn't know that RIO's Bob Boughner drawing was on there?

I didn't know until this afternoon, when I looked through a little more of the gallery... :smoke:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

*raises hand* I knew! I knew! :D

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

*raises hand* I knew! I knew! :D

[Mona]

Congrats Aaryn.. glad Kevin put that up for you... not much longer eh?? ;)

Rio's drawing as usual is awesome.. and that drawing of Justin is pretty darn good too.. wish I had some talent.

[Mona]

Congrats Aaryn.. glad Kevin put that up for you... not much longer eh?? ;)

Rio's drawing as usual is awesome.. and that drawing of Justin is pretty darn good too.. wish I had some talent.

[Fernando da Silva]

wish I had some talent

Idem. Wish i had the RIO's drawing talent.

[Fernando da Silva]

wish I had some talent

Idem. Wish i had the RIO's drawing talent.

[AbNormal27]

Well, 10 days until our scheduled due date!

Anyone else, who hasn't already voted yet, have a feeling what our bundle of joy is going to be?

Those of you who HAVE voted already, do you have any other name suggestions? Serious name suggestions (sorry, Squalus and Hamish didn't make the cut) only please. ;)

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Well, 10 days until our scheduled due date!

Anyone else, who hasn't already voted yet, have a feeling what our bundle of joy is going to be?

Those of you who HAVE voted already, do you have any other name suggestions? Serious name suggestions (sorry, Squalus and Hamish didn't make the cut) only please. ;)

Aaryn

[Turbulence]

Benjamin Andrew Bechard. :beatup:

[Turbulence]

Benjamin Andrew Bechard. :beatup:

[AbNormal27]

Benjamin Andrew Bechard. :beatup:

Sorry, but Benjamin is my cousin's name and my bosses name, so NOPE!

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Benjamin Andrew Bechard. :beatup:

Sorry, but Benjamin is my cousin's name and my bosses name, so NOPE!

Aaryn

[tommy]

Daniel Pierce Bechard or Daniel Thomas Bechard...

Danny Bechard sounds neat-o.

I'm retarded.

[tommy]

Daniel Pierce Bechard or Daniel Thomas Bechard...

Danny Bechard sounds neat-o.

I'm retarded.

[Turbulence]

Sorry, but Benjamin is my cousin's name and my bosses name, so NOPE!

That's also my name...I was hoping it would slip by...:beatup:

I always thought 'Shaq' had a nice ring to it...
...but if it's a girl...maybe Hannah Victoria Bechard. Or Hannah Sydney Bechard...always liked the name Sydney.

[Turbulence]

Sorry, but Benjamin is my cousin's name and my bosses name, so NOPE!

That's also my name...I was hoping it would slip by...:beatup:

I always thought 'Shaq' had a nice ring to it...
...but if it's a girl...maybe Hannah Victoria Bechard. Or Hannah Sydney Bechard...always liked the name Sydney.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Daniel and Benjamin are weirdo names for a girl, don't you think? :evil:

I like Sarah and Lauren.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Daniel and Benjamin are weirdo names for a girl, don't you think? :evil:

I like Sarah and Lauren.

[Turbulence]

Or Aarynanna, if it's a girl.

[Turbulence]

Or Aarynanna, if it's a girl.

[puck_it]

Sherman Christmas Klump Bechard ;)

what about Aaryn Junior

[puck_it]

Sherman Christmas Klump Bechard ;)

what about Aaryn Junior

[AbNormal27]

what about Aaryn Junior

I just couldn't do that in good conscience. Besides, I'd like the kid to have their own identity.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

what about Aaryn Junior

I just couldn't do that in good conscience. Besides, I'd like the kid to have their own identity.

Aaryn

[StormShaman]

If it's a girl, you should name her Camille and let her play with giant robots.

And be a defenceman. :smoke:

[StormShaman]

If it's a girl, you should name her Camille and let her play with giant robots.

And be a defenceman. :smoke:

[AbNormal27]

If it's a girl, you should name her Camille and let her play with giant robots.........And be a defenceman. :smoke:

LOL, that's my biggest fear, Camille, that we'll have a girl and she'll be BIGGER than me........ that and she'll be better on the point than dear old dad. :beatup:

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

If it's a girl, you should name her Camille and let her play with giant robots.........And be a defenceman. :smoke:

LOL, that's my biggest fear, Camille, that we'll have a girl and she'll be BIGGER than me........ that and she'll be better on the point than dear old dad. :beatup:

Aaryn

[Turbulence]

And fight better, too. :beatup:


<---Joining the 3000 post club! [/self gloss]

[Turbulence]

And fight better, too. :beatup:


<---Joining the 3000 post club! [/self gloss]

[StormShaman]

If it's a girl, you should name her Camille and let her play with giant robots.........And be a defenceman. :smoke:

LOL, that's my biggest fear, Camille, that we'll have a girl and she'll be BIGGER than me........ that and she'll be better on the point than dear old dad. :beatup:

Aaryn

:D

[StormShaman]

If it's a girl, you should name her Camille and let her play with giant robots.........And be a defenceman. :smoke:

LOL, that's my biggest fear, Camille, that we'll have a girl and she'll be BIGGER than me........ that and she'll be better on the point than dear old dad. :beatup:

Aaryn

:D

[AbNormal27]

And fight better, too. :beatup:

Now hang on there Mr. Turby! ;)

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

And fight better, too. :beatup:

Now hang on there Mr. Turby! ;)

Aaryn

[puck_it]

i hear ya with the no junior thing. :)

[puck_it]

i hear ya with the no junior thing. :)

[tommy]

Shannon Elizabeth Bechard...

or maybe Heidi Klum Bechard...

:evil: :D :beatup:

[tommy]

Shannon Elizabeth Bechard...

or maybe Heidi Klum Bechard...

:evil: :D :beatup:

[Mona]

How about for a boy Cane Eak Bechard?? A girl.. Stormy?? ;)

[Mona]

How about for a boy Cane Eak Bechard?? A girl.. Stormy?? ;)

[Stormbringer]

If it's a girl, how about Caroline? Afterall, you'd be naming her after the region in which your favorite team is located... http://metroboards.homelinux.com:443/hockey/forums/images/smilies/greensmilewinkgrin.gif

[Stormbringer]

If it's a girl, how about Caroline? Afterall, you'd be naming her after the region in which your favorite team is located... http://metroboards.homelinux.com:443/hockey/forums/images/smilies/greensmilewinkgrin.gif

[AbNormal27]

If it's a girl, how about Caroline? Afterall, you'd be naming her after the region in which your favorite team is located...

...................... or have the kid share its name with.......... YOU? Hmmmmm, veeeeeeeeeeeeeeery sneaky, my masked friend.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

If it's a girl, how about Caroline? Afterall, you'd be naming her after the region in which your favorite team is located...

...................... or have the kid share its name with.......... YOU? Hmmmmm, veeeeeeeeeeeeeeery sneaky, my masked friend.

Aaryn

[Turbulence]

I have a question, one that is very vital to our decisionmaking in this thread. Do you expect your kid to be AbNormal like you, or like everyone else? :D

[Turbulence]

I have a question, one that is very vital to our decisionmaking in this thread. Do you expect your kid to be AbNormal like you, or like everyone else? :D

[AbNormal27]

Well, I'm not sure anyone could be as AbNormal as I, but if we have a boy and he becomes my own version of "Mini Me"............ may God have mercy on all your souls ;) .

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Well, I'm not sure anyone could be as AbNormal as I, but if we have a boy and he becomes my own version of "Mini Me"............ may God have mercy on all your souls ;) .

Aaryn

[Fernando da Silva]

If it's a girl, how about Caroline? Afterall, you'd be naming her after the region in which your favorite team is located...

And is the "English Version" for Carolina!!! :D

[Fernando da Silva]

If it's a girl, how about Caroline? Afterall, you'd be naming her after the region in which your favorite team is located...

And is the "English Version" for Carolina!!! :D

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

If it's a girl, how about Caroline? Afterall, you'd be naming her after the region in which your favorite team is located...

And is the "English Version" for Carolina!!! :D

:roll:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

If it's a girl, how about Caroline? Afterall, you'd be naming her after the region in which your favorite team is located...

And is the "English Version" for Carolina!!! :D

:roll:

[puck_it]

yeah i was waiting for it

[puck_it]

yeah i was waiting for it

[tommy]

is it really, now? :beatup:

[tommy]

is it really, now? :beatup:

[AbNormal27]

OK, tomorrow is our due date!

Any last thoughts from yall? Anyone want to take another guess at whether we will be bringing home a girl or a boy? Anyone else have anymore suggestions for names (pleeeeeeeeeease only serious ones)?

Let me know and wish us luck.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

OK, tomorrow is our due date!

Any last thoughts from yall? Anyone want to take another guess at whether we will be bringing home a girl or a boy? Anyone else have anymore suggestions for names (pleeeeeeeeeease only serious ones)?

Let me know and wish us luck.

Aaryn

[guinevere]

OK, tomorrow is our due date!

Any last thoughts from yall? Anyone want to take another guess at whether we will be bringing home a girl or a boy? Anyone else have anymore suggestions for names (pleeeeeeeeeease only serious ones)?

Let me know and wish us luck.

Aaryn

I hope you bring home a boy or a girl. :D I'll be thinking of you. I hope all goes well. Here's a little pre-mature congratulations.

[guinevere]

OK, tomorrow is our due date!

Any last thoughts from yall? Anyone want to take another guess at whether we will be bringing home a girl or a boy? Anyone else have anymore suggestions for names (pleeeeeeeeeease only serious ones)?

Let me know and wish us luck.

Aaryn

I hope you bring home a boy or a girl. :D I'll be thinking of you. I hope all goes well. Here's a little pre-mature congratulations.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I had the thought today "I haven't seen Aaryn post in a while....wonder if anything is happening!" and then I looked you up and realized a "while" was more like 12 hours, lol. Hey, I knew it was close!! :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I had the thought today "I haven't seen Aaryn post in a while....wonder if anything is happening!" and then I looked you up and realized a "while" was more like 12 hours, lol. Hey, I knew it was close!! :beatup:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

I had the thought today "I haven't seen Aaryn post in a while....wonder if anything is happening!" and then I looked you up and realized a "while" was more like 12 hours, lol. Hey, I knew it was close!! :beatup:
Lol, I was thinking the same thing. :spin:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

I had the thought today "I haven't seen Aaryn post in a while....wonder if anything is happening!" and then I looked you up and realized a "while" was more like 12 hours, lol. Hey, I knew it was close!! :beatup:
Lol, I was thinking the same thing. :spin:

[Captain Slack]

Good luck, buddy! To all three of you! :canada:

[Captain Slack]

Good luck, buddy! To all three of you! :canada:

[apolinar]

The roads are clear now, right?

[apolinar]

The roads are clear now, right?

[Mona]

Good luck Aaryn.. hope all goes well. And since I voted for a boy, how about the name Steven.. for Steve Chasson (sp?)... I know how long you have loved the team.. thought it might be a nice tribute.

[Mona]

Good luck Aaryn.. hope all goes well. And since I voted for a boy, how about the name Steven.. for Steve Chasson (sp?)... I know how long you have loved the team.. thought it might be a nice tribute.

[puck_it]

good one mona

go Aaryn go! :canada:

[puck_it]

good one mona

go Aaryn go! :canada:

[Stormbringer]

Lots of luck to all three of you Aaryn. I voted for boy too, but have a killer idea for a name that could work for a boy OR a girl...

Francis

Tis not a bad Whalers/Canes tribute too, but the choice of Steven certainly should not be overlooked, should the wee one be a boy. Whatever the child turns out to be, I wish nothing but the best. :canada:

Edit: *smack* Worded that wrong...stupid carlag.

[Stormbringer]

Lots of luck to all three of you Aaryn. I voted for boy too, but have a killer idea for a name that could work for a boy OR a girl...

Francis

Tis not a bad Whalers/Canes tribute too, but the choice of Steven certainly should not be overlooked, should the wee one be a boy. Whatever the child turns out to be, I wish nothing but the best. :canada:

Edit: *smack* Worded that wrong...stupid carlag.

[Shell]

Best of luck to the three of you Aaryn!! I highly recommend the epidural :beatup:

[Shell]

Best of luck to the three of you Aaryn!! I highly recommend the epidural :beatup:

[AbNormal27]

OK, we are now 2 days overdue and momma-to-be, the ever lovely Melanie, is getting a tad annoyed. Contractions have started, but they aren't frequent enough to be noteworthy.

I just wanted to pass along an update to y'all in case some of you were wondering, or if anyone wanted to get in a late vote. I guess it really wouldn't be a LATE vote if the baby hasn't arrived yet, but you know what I mean.

Anyhoooooo, I also wanted to pass along my sincere appreciation to those of you who took the time to PM or email us with well wishes and to those of you who offered advice. You may think it was nothing, but it means something to us.

Until there is anymore news, stay tuned and keep your sticks on the ice.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

OK, we are now 2 days overdue and momma-to-be, the ever lovely Melanie, is getting a tad annoyed. Contractions have started, but they aren't frequent enough to be noteworthy.

I just wanted to pass along an update to y'all in case some of you were wondering, or if anyone wanted to get in a late vote. I guess it really wouldn't be a LATE vote if the baby hasn't arrived yet, but you know what I mean.

Anyhoooooo, I also wanted to pass along my sincere appreciation to those of you who took the time to PM or email us with well wishes and to those of you who offered advice. You may think it was nothing, but it means something to us.

Until there is anymore news, stay tuned and keep your sticks on the ice.

Aaryn

[Guyute]

poor gal! best of luck, I'll hope tomorrow is the day! (wouldn't wish a 3am run to the hospital on anyone. lol)

[Guyute]

poor gal! best of luck, I'll hope tomorrow is the day! (wouldn't wish a 3am run to the hospital on anyone. lol)

[nccanes]

I've been out of town Aaryn and wondered if the bundle has arrived.

I was 8 days overdue with #1, but you don't have to tell Melanie that. ;)

Best of luck, we're thinking about you 3!

[nccanes]

I've been out of town Aaryn and wondered if the bundle has arrived.

I was 8 days overdue with #1, but you don't have to tell Melanie that. ;)

Best of luck, we're thinking about you 3!

[Shell]

The first one is almost always late.. I was 4 days over but did hold out on that last day so I could have a 4th of July baby LOL. Not sure how they do it in Cannyda, but here they won't let you go too far past anymore.. they were going to induce me at 7 days past. Hope all goes great!

[Shell]

The first one is almost always late.. I was 4 days over but did hold out on that last day so I could have a 4th of July baby LOL. Not sure how they do it in Cannyda, but here they won't let you go too far past anymore.. they were going to induce me at 7 days past. Hope all goes great!

[Captain Slack]

I think Canezilla & run_that_way have Aaryn's phone number. If he hasn't checked in by tomorrow, I'll get one of them to give him a buzz...

[Captain Slack]

I think Canezilla & run_that_way have Aaryn's phone number. If he hasn't checked in by tomorrow, I'll get one of them to give him a buzz...

[AbNormal27]

OK, here's the latest........

They are going to induce Melanie tomorrow! We are going to be at the hospital for 5AM, and will hopefully have a baby by Wednesday afternoon.

Last minute votes, name suggestions, etc. should be submitted NOW! Wish us luck!

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

OK, here's the latest........

They are going to induce Melanie tomorrow! We are going to be at the hospital for 5AM, and will hopefully have a baby by Wednesday afternoon.

Last minute votes, name suggestions, etc. should be submitted NOW! Wish us luck!

Aaryn

[Captain Slack]

Good luck!!!! I'm sure everything will go fine!!!

Hey, tomorrow is Groundhog Day!! Do they have that in Canada??

[Captain Slack]

Good luck!!!! I'm sure everything will go fine!!!

Hey, tomorrow is Groundhog Day!! Do they have that in Canada??

[AbNormal27]

Hey, tomorrow is Groundhog Day!! Do they have that in Canada??

Yes we do. I'm just hoping that we don't have a Groundhog Day like Bill Murray had.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

Hey, tomorrow is Groundhog Day!! Do they have that in Canada??

Yes we do. I'm just hoping that we don't have a Groundhog Day like Bill Murray had.

Aaryn

[Mona]

Best of luck to all three of you tomorrow!! I say a boy!! ;)

[Mona]

Best of luck to all three of you tomorrow!! I say a boy!! ;)

[puck_it]

boy boy boy

[puck_it]

boy boy boy

[Stormbringer]

Boy or girl, it's all good. :smoke:

Again, the best of luck to all three of you Aaryn. :spin:

[Stormbringer]

Boy or girl, it's all good. :smoke:

Again, the best of luck to all three of you Aaryn. :spin:

[Turbulence]

The question is...does your child-to-be have any 'Canes clothing yet? When I was 8 months old I would have killed for some Hurricanes footie pajamas!

[Turbulence]

The question is...does your child-to-be have any 'Canes clothing yet? When I was 8 months old I would have killed for some Hurricanes footie pajamas!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Yippee!!! :spin: Best wishes! We'll all be thinking about you!

And it's a girl, dammit!! :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Yippee!!! :spin: Best wishes! We'll all be thinking about you!

And it's a girl, dammit!! :beatup:

[AbNormal27]

The question is...does your child-to-be have any 'Canes clothing yet? When I was 8 months old I would have killed for some Hurricanes footie pajamas!

Yes, I stocked up when I was down there for the Draft. run-that-way and Canezilla can attest, this will be one WELL dressed baby!

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

The question is...does your child-to-be have any 'Canes clothing yet? When I was 8 months old I would have killed for some Hurricanes footie pajamas!

Yes, I stocked up when I was down there for the Draft. run-that-way and Canezilla can attest, this will be one WELL dressed baby!

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

OK, check out the time stamp on this post ^ ......................

The final vote tally is

14 votes for "A BOY"
11 votes for "A GIRL"

We are aboUt to leave for the hospital. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted and posted or took the time to PM or email or call with well wishes and warm thoughts. To paraphrase Tina Turner in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome...........

2 people will enter the hospital, 3 will leave.

Stay tuned and keep your sticks on the ice.

Aaryn

[AbNormal27]

OK, check out the time stamp on this post ^ ......................

The final vote tally is

14 votes for "A BOY"
11 votes for "A GIRL"

We are aboUt to leave for the hospital. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted and posted or took the time to PM or email or call with well wishes and warm thoughts. To paraphrase Tina Turner in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome...........

2 people will enter the hospital, 3 will leave.

Stay tuned and keep your sticks on the ice.

Aaryn

[Mona]

We want pictures.. lots of pictures... :spin:

[Mona]

We want pictures.. lots of pictures... :spin:

[Shell]

hope all went well Aayrn!!! Do you guys have groundhogs day up there? and hey, the new tyke shares a birthday with Irbe too :)