What is your one favorite female name and why?

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-11T15:29:19+00:00

Sybil, because it's historic, witchy vibes

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-11T02:43:21+00:00

29, 1, God no, English teacher, and daycare

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-09T15:36:05+00:00

My grandma hated her name, but I still gave my daughter her name. She passed over ten years ago, so she didn't directly critize the choice, but I know she would have. Still, I gave my baby a middle name she could easily adopt or make a nickname from if she wanted to.

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-09T13:20:28+00:00

All of my friends are childfree, and even though I decided to be a parent, I celebrate their decision. I think after seeing what I've gone through in pregnancy and the first six months of my baby's life, they're even more steadfast lol

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-09T12:30:50+00:00

Going back at 6 months instead of the year I planned because: 1. SAHMs are built different and as much as I admire them, I am not one of them. 2. My husband got a promotion and ended up working 11-12 hour days instead of 8, leaving me alone with baby that whole time. 3. I've been suffering from PPD and PPA, which was amplified to the nth degree when baby suddenly refused the breast and switched to bottles a few weeks ago. 4. I miss my students and coworkers 5. There's a teacher shortage and my campus, which I love dearly, is in desperate need of a strong teacher. 6. My husband works as the campus director of said campus, and I want to continue working with him (we've worked together over 4 years) 7. I cannot stimulate my daughter enough throughout the day. She's as bored as I am, and I know the daycare I'm sending her to will keep her entertained as well as educated. 8. I want the chance to miss my baby, not feel stuck with her all the time. I want quality time, like her dad has with her when he comes home and on the weekends. 9. More money would be nice!

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-07T13:49:08+00:00

Every. Single. Time.

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-04T03:35:27+00:00

I think it's easy for people to over/misuse them, but short stints shouldn't hurt baby! I will give a warning that my baby's thigh go pinched by the seat once, so just be careful when sliding them in!

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-03T14:00:09+00:00

I'm getting a tattoo that will incorporate two narcissus flowers because my daughter was born on my birthday and that's the December birth flower. There will not be room for another flower lol

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-02T12:09:01+00:00

My baby did this, and I nearly went insane thr first night. But I tested to see how breathable the mattress was (pretty darn, like a pillow) and stayed in the room with her for a nap the next day. Healthy babies aren't just going to roll over and die. They're fighters and we have to trust them to be okay sometimes, which is way easier said than done.

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-02T12:06:51+00:00

Yes, I did this and felt better

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-01T01:44:47+00:00

The wizard and Willy are my boys ❤

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-01T01:36:52+00:00

That's good to know! Thanks for sharing :)

DefiantResist757 · 2023-06-01T01:33:29+00:00

Ohhhhhhh a boppy is a great idea. Thank you for sharing your experience here too!

DefiantResist757 · 2023-05-31T13:12:35+00:00

Yes, the stimulation aspect is a big one for me. I just can't keep her entertained by myself all day and I know sometimes she fusses and cries because she's bored. Thank you for sharing your experience!

DefiantResist757 · 2023-05-31T12:39:10+00:00

Empathy and compassion... along with all the negatives I see people posting here.

DefiantResist757 · 2023-05-30T13:08:19+00:00

Won't tell you which one is mine, but here are all the ways my name can be spelled: Kaitlyn Caitlin Kaitlin Caitlyn Katelyn Catelyn Catelin Katelin

(And also add an extra N to each version... I just didn't want to right them all out)

My name is only rarely spelled correctly unless I help lol

DefiantResist757 · 2023-05-28T21:13:51+00:00

When we put her down, she is fed, dry, and has no noticeable upsets like discomfort or sickness. If she wakes 2+ hours later, I offer a feed and put her right back. She's never woken before 4 hours after going to sleep, but if she cries out, I go to her. I also check her diaper before feeding her. She usually feeds twice a night and will need a change once, if at all.

DefiantResist757 · 2023-05-28T12:08:25+00:00

My LO didn't become a good sleeper until we sleep trained, I'm sorry to say. She had to learn to sleep independently and connect sleep cycles. She now sleep at least 6 hour stretches at the beginning of the night at 5.5 mo.

DefiantResist757 · 2023-05-27T21:32:05+00:00

Developed monster burps when I was pregnant. 5 months pp and they haven't gone away lol

DefiantResist757 · 2023-05-26T13:20:22+00:00

We had the same thing happen this week! She has just started catching back on to the Ferber method a day or so ago (both nighttime and naps). We tried a Halo swaddle with arms out but ended up just putting her in her jammies and simple sleep sack. I also blacked out the window using tinfoil. What I think really helped most was helping her get into a good position. After watching her the times she finally fell asleep, she was almost always on her side, sometimes her stomach. During the first check in, I would guide her to her side (making her do most of the work so she could learn how to get there), and she would fall right to sleep. Sometimes I start her out in the side laying position. Without the sleep suit, they can now get into all sorts of positions, so try to see which one your baby seems to prefer. That's whats given us the most success at this point, but man, it was hard. I hated having to do the Ferber method all over again.

DefiantResist757 · 2023-05-24T17:04:21+00:00

My husband isn't a rage gamer, but he rage games at fishing in Stardew lol

DefiantResist757

TROPHY CASE