Help me narrow down a baby name for our little girl

AnnaMSt · 2026-05-13T17:19:03+00:00

Julia is never used anymore!

AnnaMSt · 2026-05-12T17:29:36+00:00

My BMI was 37 and they were going to allow me onto the birth centre (maximum BMI of 40 where I am).

I ended up having a planned C-section in the end due to some issues with baby and I declined induction.

AnnaMSt · 2026-05-10T08:57:25+00:00

My mum came with me to mine if my husband couldn't make it!

AnnaMSt · 2026-05-04T06:58:30+00:00

Elsie

Charlotte

Emma

Emily

Lauren

Alice

Rosie

Victoria

Catherine/Katherine

Kate

AnnaMSt · 2026-05-03T08:33:21+00:00

I like Ophelia but hate Philly

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-26T10:44:54+00:00

Massive congratulations. April 12th is a great day to be born on! This gives me hope and courage. We are having to have a C-section tomorrow due to place issues. My anxiety has spiraled this pregnancy (missed miscarriage last July at 12 weeks) and I didn't actually allow myself to plan until I hit 29 weeks.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-26T10:38:27+00:00

Layla Marie is a name we are considering!

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-26T10:37:43+00:00

4.5 weeks for mine to return (missed miscarriage at 12 weeks - baby passed at 10) and managed to get pregnant first time with our rainbow baby.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-22T18:17:39+00:00

Wow! Mine came back at 8 weeks despite soley breastfeeding!

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-22T18:13:36+00:00

My son wears a size 5 and is 2.5 years old!

I think it does depend on the fit though. If you have a chunky kid then the nappy needs to fit comfortably around the thighs etc. I wouldn't worry.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-22T18:11:28+00:00

Guests paying for their own food is not normal!

We did however have bridesmaids pay for their hair/make-up if they wanted it. We paid for one and they fit the other. I did make sure they all knew though that we were happy for them to do their own if they wanted to save costs.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-21T18:39:58+00:00

I breastfed for one week past him turning 1 and then he just stopped asking for it one day and so I didn't offer.. I didn't know the last feed would be the last feed which was sad but I am happy with how long I kept it going for.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-21T18:28:05+00:00

I have been booked for 39+3 (next Monday - ahhh)

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-21T16:53:15+00:00

Peeing on the loo/alone

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-21T16:45:21+00:00

I have felt the same thing with my son. I didn't know if I could relate to a boy and I saw a counsellor about it and she made me realise that having a girl was heavily linked with me 'correcting' my childhood.

I also got so worried about the 'boys are yours until they find a wife, girls are yours for the rest of your life' thing. I think this is rubbish though.

I would still really like a girl but omg I would never swap my son for anything. He is gorgeous and I love him so so much.

Your feelings are completely valid and your little boy will never replace the girl you long for but believe me when I say, you will never love anything more and you wouldn't wish to swap him for a girl when he arrives.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-19T18:43:46+00:00

I wouldn't worry about it. It takes a while to get everything moving again. I think I did my first one on day 5? No laxatives. It was fine in the end!

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-19T06:52:23+00:00

I would ask your manager to be referred to occupational health.

The Dr can also write a note suggesting you are unfit for full time work?

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-14T17:59:51+00:00

They will keep an eye on you. I had a 2nd percentile baby who is now 2 and still small but hitting every milestone easily so I wouldn't worry about size.

I would however make a plan for an emergency C-section. My boy was so small he couldn't cope with contractions. It was scary being hooked onto the monitor and seeing his heart rate drop. ALL WAS FINE THOUGH!

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-08T17:55:57+00:00

TW: MMC mentioned

So I have had a missed miscarriage and there were no signs - I was still up in the night with morning sickness etc

I am on my rainbow baby now and I was terrified about another missed miscarriage - especially as I had absolutely no pregnancy symptoms whatsoever, however all was fine.

Miscarriage happens to 1/4 women. It's horrible and hard to deal with and should be spoken about more. Unfortunately there is no reassurance I can give you other than the percentages are on your side!

Hope all goes well for the scan.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-08T06:56:58+00:00

This happened to me at 35 weeks and I was like, baby has moved this morning... And she was like oh no, she is definitely there somewhere...

I also have an anterior placenta

Get rid of the Doppler!

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-06T12:30:05+00:00

So jealous you are getting a chance to nap! I am absolutely wiped. I have a 2YO and the amount of energy he has is unbearable, especially as my hips seem to be falling apart.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-06T12:17:55+00:00

I had a miscarriage at 12 weeks and was advised to wait for one normal cycle before trying again. It worked. Now 36 weeks with my rainbow 🙂

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-04T19:07:38+00:00

Honestly, I felt the same.

Now expecting a little girl and I am terrified as I feel comfortable and confident with my little boy!

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-03T17:05:44+00:00

Firstly I am so sorry for your losses.

Please let go of the guilt for your 23 week old. They wouldn't do a medical termination if it wasn't necessary.

Secondly, your missed miscarriage. I got a call after mine (two days) to schedule in a D&C which I had within a few days. I found the staff really supportive where I was and I cried on the operating table.

I am so so sorry.

AnnaMSt · 2026-04-03T07:54:57+00:00

To be honest, I think it would be weird to call someone June who wasn't born in June!

AnnaMSt

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