We're Having A Baby!

Day 6

It's Cray Crew's first baby!!

We're so happy for Anna! I was ecstatic as all of us were. I can only imagine how happy Anna and Mike must've been when they learned the news.

We're so excited, we've already thought of names for the baby, below are some of the suggestions:

1. Bea (yes, suggested by Bea)

2. Cray Crew

3. J Crew

Eventually, the conversation lead to freezing eggs, because at this point, nobody can see marriage in our horizons just yet. We're still checking ballpark figure on how much it actually costs, although I've heard from a good friend who's a decade older (but doesn't look it, at all) that it is quite expensive. So I guess it's safe to assume that those who showed interest, eventually want to have babies. I know I do.

However, pretty recently I've been considering adopting. Largely because I'm for adopting animals. But I also want to go through those emotions of holding your baby for the first time. Time will tell.

Anna, jokingly wished for the baby not to be as crazy as we once were. I was reminded of probably the most beautiful thing someone has ever told me, so far. The words were said at the perfect time when I was at a low point. My friend told me in words that are only his, that he wishes for his daughter to grow up just like me. I think that is the most heartwarming compliment I have ever heard. I'm sure it is not a secret to him that I have my sparks of madness, I'm not sure though if he knows how crazy I am.

As for my wish for Cray Baby 1, I hope you grow up to be brave, kind, curious, happy and loving. I cannot wait to take you to the sea!

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