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Hey rkn ... Robin
My daughter is called Robyn. Here in Australia it is definitely a female name, even when spelt Robin.
The only male I knew called Robin insisted on being called Rob and spent his schooldays being teased for having a girl's name.
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Hmmm. Former tennis champion Björn Borg, one of the most famous Swedes ever, named his oldest son Robin. A popular (male) Swedish ice hockey player is also named Robin. I have had a few (male) students named Robin, but never a girl student named Robin. I grew up with Batman and Robin. Batman's Robin is a boy, right? And then there is Robin Hood. He's a boy too, isn't he? I mean, Robin Hood and Maid Marion as two girls... that's not how I picture romance in the Sherwood forest! Hey, I'm all for gay marriage, but Robin Hood should not be gay! Particularly not a gay girl! So I was absolutely floored some time back in the seventies or eighties when I was told that Robin is a girl's name in the United States, and you can't call a boy Robin in the States because that would be ridiculous!  Ann
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You know, I've always thought of Robin as a girl's name. I know there are boys named Robin, but if I were to run into one, I think I'd be really surprised. All of the Robin's I've run into have been girls. Not that I've run into many. I actually thought the author, Robin Cook, was a woman, lol! And I figured the whole Robin Hood name was a cultural difference or something. He is set in the past, after all.
Tara
Rose: You're NOT keeping the horse!
Doctor Who: I let you keep Mickey, now lets go!
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Kerth
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As in Sweden, Robin is considered a boy's name in Germany. I still get confused when I hear of a female Robin.  But then, there are also many names that can be used for either gender.
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light is the office grapevine. (from Nan's fabulous Home series)
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Well, as one person drops off the list, another is added. I found out about 2 weeks ago that I'm pregnant. I'm currently about 6-7 weeks along, probably due around mid-to-late January, and I had my first ultrasound today. Hearing the heartbeat really made it real! No real morning sickness so far, just queasiness when I don't eat regularly. I've been so excited that I wanted to say something, but also so scared that something will go wrong that I didn't want to say anything, either.
"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited
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{{{{KAREN}}}} YAY! Am so happy for you! Talk about timing... . Carol
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Karen! I'm so excited for you. And for all the other future parents on the boards.  Several years ago, it was a different group of FoLCs who were having babies all around the same time (being on the Kerth committee was the best fertility drug around, apparently. *bg*) My "Kerth baby" is now 8 years old, but I still remember how fun it was to have a group of friends to swap stories and advice with. I'm thrilled that the rest of you get to enjoy it, too!
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Originally posted by KathyB:
being on the Kerth committee was the best fertility drug around, apparently. *bg* Hey, waitaminute. I was on the committee this year. I think you're right!
"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited
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Karen! I am SO excited for you! (I am also so glad I dragged my half-dead self to the computer!)  I can't wait to find out if I should buy you a pink or a blue ficus ... you know, for the nursery!  And enjoy the lack of nausea while it lasts. I recommend lemons in bulk.
Clark: "You don't even know the meaning of the word 'humility,' do you?"
Lois: "Never had a need to find out its meaning."
"Curiosity... The Continuing Saga"
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Congrats Karen!
Lisa (who is somewhat jealous that Jen has already given birth -- 3 weeks or so to go)
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Congratulations, Karen!  Ann
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{{{Karen}}} So happy and excited for you! PJ (whose Kerth baby is 10 )
"You told me you weren't like other men," she said, shaking her head at him when the storm of laughter had passed.
He grinned at her - a goofy, Clark Kent kind of a grin. "I have a gift for understatement."
"You can say that again," she told him.
"I have a...."
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Congratulations, Karen! Welcome to the club!  Tara
Rose: You're NOT keeping the horse!
Doctor Who: I let you keep Mickey, now lets go!
Doctor Who, The Girl in the Fireplace
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Congratulations to the newest mommy-to-be! I'm so happy for you! Hope you have an easy time. I'm 17 weeks along and haven't had morning sickness so far, just this queasiness when I spend a long time without eating. I hope you have the same lucky. Andreia
"My wife's love is what unites Krypton and Earth in my heart. Without it, without her, I truly would be in hell."
~ Superman: Man of Tomorrow #15
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We just found out today, we're having a girl! She's looking really healthy, too! Tara
Rose: You're NOT keeping the horse!
Doctor Who: I let you keep Mickey, now lets go!
Doctor Who, The Girl in the Fireplace
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Tara, welcome to Team Pink!  Raquel (who thinks her baby daughter is going to be a soccer player because she is kicking her so much! )
"It's not the years that count, it's the moments, right now as they happen." (Clark Kent to Lois Lane - Brutal Youth - S4)
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"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited
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We're having a girl, too! ![[Linked Image]](http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/serda23/smilies/baby.gif) Since the beginning my husband was sure we would be having a girl. It turns out he was right all along. Now to the task of shopping for clothes, decoration and furniture. And the harder task: agreeing on a name. Andreia (19 weeks along)
"My wife's love is what unites Krypton and Earth in my heart. Without it, without her, I truly would be in hell."
~ Superman: Man of Tomorrow #15
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Congrats ladies! When I was pregnant the last time, DD[now]7 was right on. The day before I took the test, she told her teacher she was having a baby brother. Then she told me to the tell the doctor that we needed a boy baby. Told her that it wasn't up to the doctor but it was up to God. She said tell God we need a boy baby. Sure enough - we had a boy . Carol
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Hey, Andreia, congrats on your little girl! Welcome to Team Pink too! Adam and I already have a name picked up for our little girl(finally!) but we're keeping it a surprise until she is born because we got sick of all the comments, advices and opinions. We figured that after she is born people won't care much for the name since they will be distracted looking at her... lol. Raquel (who is 28 weeks along and oficially in her last trimester! Yay! .)
"It's not the years that count, it's the moments, right now as they happen." (Clark Kent to Lois Lane - Brutal Youth - S4)
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