FAQs

Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions...

Q: How do you pronounce "Mia"?
A: Its Meeee-ah. Think "Princess Diaries" or Mia Farrow.

Q: How did you come up with the name "Mia Joy"?
A: We liked the name Mia. Joy is Melissa's middle name. With "Davenport" we thought the name should be short, or the poor kid would never get to go to recess.

Q: What was the boy's name?
A: Still a secret. Sorry. Its a very meaningful name to us, and we will use it if we have a boy. If, in the end, we are done with kids and have all girls, we will reveal it.

Q: Will you have more kids?
A: Now that the colic is over, yes.

Q: OMG, really?!! When?!!!
A: When I can string together sentences again in a logical fashion. Or in several years. Whichever.

Q: How long will you breastfeed?
A: A year. Or when Mia tires of it and weans. Whichever comes first. Though with her hatred of bottles, my bet is on a year.

Q: How does Mia sleep?
A: Really good for Mia. Not so good for other kids. Sometimes we get several hours at night, sometimes not. Usually, we get about 40 minutes - 1 hour during the day.

Q: What is Chrysalis and Emmaus anyway?
A: Chrysalis and Emmaus... its a three-day spiritual journey. Think of it as Christianity 101. Its for any denomination. Chrysalis is the youth version, and Emmaus is for adults. If you are interested in more information or would like to go on one... just let us know!

Q: What kind of dance do you do?
A: I take ballet and jazz. I can also tap and do modern, but I try to limit my classes. I'll be teaching ballet, pre-ballet, and tap next year.

Q: Is Mia the cutest baby in the world?
A: Why, yes, yes she is. Thanks for asking!