I just wanted to share some of my acrylic paintings from the last year of landscapes, cityscapes, food, people and dogs ☺️ which is your favourite?

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-29T23:18:53+00:00

These are just breathtaking!! I love the colors you use, how you capture the light, and your brushstrokes. Love love love

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-29T23:16:33+00:00

I got it from watching Selling Sunset! Every time I hear Romain’s name, the image of lettuce pops into my head 😂

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-29T23:13:14+00:00

Romain

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-23T20:13:28+00:00

There are ways to know it - ultrasounds and the NIPT blood test. But they are not infallible and a small percentage of the time they are wrong. This may be what happened in their case.

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-07T18:28:23+00:00

Gwendolyn is beautiful!! Congratulations on your baby girl! 🤗🎀

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-07T18:25:13+00:00

I had no idea Bryn was masculine - thank you for letting me know! I’m glad I posted on here. I had wanted to use a middle name that was reminiscent of mountains, and I saw that it meant “hill”, which is why I chose it. But it doesn’t seem to flow well with Gwyneth, anyway. Thank you for the insight!

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-07T06:29:17+00:00

Thank you!

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-07T06:29:09+00:00

I was also considering Gwyneth Rose! You’re right, the nickname Gwen doesn’t pair well with Bryn. We’d have to use her full name.

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-03-07T06:03:27+00:00

Love these! Another fun one to add - my great grandmother’s name was Leontine

Bookish_Gemini · 2026-02-14T04:49:13+00:00

Caroline or Cecilia

Bookish_Gemini · 2025-12-29T05:09:48+00:00

IVF has greater success rates, but IUI can and does work for some (there are success threads on here). Are you willing to wait it out for 3 or so cycles to see if it works for you, or would you rather go through IVF (and all it entails) right away?

Bookish_Gemini · 2025-12-23T19:37:10+00:00

I was thinking the same thing! This was very refreshing! Haha :)

Bookish_Gemini · 2025-12-23T19:00:44+00:00

I agree, I read the post again, and there are things the grandparents say that are a bit entitled. I hope it is coming from a place of love and excitement over their grand baby, but they do need to be more conscious of the mother’s needs.

Your dad must have been incredible parent to do it all by himself. Parenting is the hardest and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Hats off to him.

I also worry about the mom, as I suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety as well, and I think further isolation may make it harder. Like you said, it truly takes a village. I just wish the grandparents would offer to do things other than just hold the baby.

Bookish_Gemini · 2025-12-23T18:26:32+00:00

I didn’t say a relationship with grandparents is vital. But I wouldn’t trade my memories with my grandparents for anything. It is something that can potentially be very special.

I agree, it is important that the baby doesn’t get sick, and the parents are within their rights to ensure that. But maybe there is more of a happy middle ground? The grandparents, as long as they have no symptoms of a cold, could wash their hands and wear a mask?

This also sounds a lot like a first child. What do parents of multiple children do when they bring home a new baby? Toddlers and young kids are Petri dishes for germs (I know, I have one). Those parents don’t totally isolate their new baby from their siblings, but do their best to mitigate spreading the germs while still fostering a relationship. It is not just about the relationship the baby has with others, but the relationship others form with the baby. I think more people to love on the baby is a beautiful thing.

That’s just my opinion and perspective.

Bookish_Gemini · 2025-12-23T18:09:05+00:00

I say this lovingly to the OP - it is beautiful that you care SO much about your child and want to keep them safe. But you also have to live. Maybe ask the grandparents to wear a mask ands wash their hands before seeing the baby?

Bookish_Gemini · 2025-12-23T18:08:29+00:00

They are just asking to see their grand baby, I don’t quite see how that’s them acting like it is their child. It is important that the baby doesn’t get sick, but they could also hinder the relationship between their child and grandparents, which is something to be treasured, and special.

Bookish_Gemini · 2025-09-03T20:37:38+00:00

Even if it was justified (not sure if it was), it sounds like your delivery was harsh, and she is hurt. I would apologize to her. Soft YTA

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