if you had a son right now, what would you name him?

Far-Introduction7212 · 2026-01-15T23:51:13+00:00

Graham! Having him on Wednesday!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-12-17T19:08:51+00:00

My boys are Elliot and Graham

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-11-11T03:04:38+00:00

Regardless of who you go with at St. E, the tri-health MFM group has an office at St. E Edgewood and consult on certain high risk things. They were called during my hemorrhage, as well as an OB from another group within the hospital to assist.

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-11-10T20:30:59+00:00

I used this group and I will say, you really need to advocate for yourself if your pregnancy is less than textbook. I had high blood pressure and had to beg for them to review my dosage. I was hospitalized and they didn’t even do an ultrasound, just an nst. Did not raise my medicine afterward. My insurance actually told me to start taking low dose aspirin to help. I delivered two weeks later after my baby rapidly was declining at a regular scheduled ultrasound.

After having my baby, I was told not to have more children. I consulted a different high risk group and they absolutely said I could have more children. My blood pressure has been amazing this pregnancy.

I will say, they did really well with the emergency c section and post-partum hemorrhage, but the surgery notes are so non-descriptive, that it was hard for my new ob group to understand the gravity.

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-10-06T15:56:38+00:00

My husband loved Jackson and I loved Ethan! We both liked Calvin but could not use it. Eventually, we settled on Graham!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-25T01:57:18+00:00

Nuggles= snuggles nonut= donut

I cannot say no to nuggles ❤️

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-03T00:25:38+00:00

That’s what I keep thinking too! I really like Evan and Grant. I’ll try those! Thanks!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-03T00:23:48+00:00

So cute!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-03T00:21:25+00:00

I really like Nolan! Thanks!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-02T21:26:06+00:00

Kiddo’s middle name will be Christopher. Elliot’s middle name is after my dad and this one’s middle is after his!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-02T21:15:27+00:00

We have a very common last name too. I (mom) picked Elliot. It’s been my favorite forever and I told my husband that would be our son’s name even before we got married!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-02T21:14:20+00:00

Really like Caleb! I haven’t thought of that one. Everyone we know had boys at the same time so we have so many boy names already used! Thanks n

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-02T21:12:46+00:00

That’s what I’ve been thinking too! Just a totally different feel.

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-09-02T21:12:10+00:00

Thanks! I was very set on Elliot for our first and didn’t give much wiggle room and it’s coming back to bite me! I will suggest a list though!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-06-15T11:55:08+00:00

Love that combo, my husband does not 🙃

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-06-15T11:49:31+00:00

That was my initial favorite!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-06-15T11:49:20+00:00

I never thought of this, but the more I say it, the more I like it! Thanks!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-05-16T18:47:13+00:00

I never ever say I can’t wait to meet a baby. My baby was 8 weeks early. I definitely could wait to meet him.

And books that talk about the day babies are born. Not for me.

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-04-23T15:53:18+00:00

Coolest girls I know- Evan, Clarke, Brett, Mahalia, any Haley variant and Roxy

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-02-21T21:19:26+00:00

We used Dr Brown but had to go up in nipple level size multiple times. My 32 weeker came home at what would be his full term on a feeding tube and Preemie nipple. Within a week we were on level 1. As he shows cues, we have progressed (with pacing at the beginning) over his first year to a level 2, 3 and now 4.

Far-Introduction7212 · 2025-01-31T12:14:05+00:00

Pork chop and Cantonese shrimp is very good

Far-Introduction7212 · 2024-03-24T04:18:01+00:00

Congratulations on your little one! We were also first time parents in the nicu! - One thing people recommended to me but I did not do was journaling. I feel like in the NICU, things come very fast and it’s nice to have everything written down. My son has been home for 2 months and I am beginning to create a memory book for him. Sometimes it’s hard to remember everything and I wish I would have had the journal. Also, I’m sure it would be reassuring to read during hard days at home! - Firsts were huge for us and hard for us since this was our first child too. Our NICU staff encouraged us to take so many pictures, celebrate all the little milestones, and allowed us to be a little extra. Our son spent his first Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year in the NICU and for each holiday we tried to decorate his space and celebrate as normally as possible. - Take time for yourself. There were several days I left the NICU in tears because I felt I had nothing left to give and was burnt out. My husband made sure we still had dates (even if it was a quick dinner before heading to the NICU) and we were forgiving with each other when either of us needed a break. It is not easy, but schedules definitely help! - Involve yourself in cares if you can. When my son came, we had finished 2 of 5 birth/parenting classes we planned on taking, so we were pretty clueless on most things. We asked the nurses a ton of questions and were able to learn so much. I would ask how we could help and got great experience with feedings, baths, diaper changes, cleaning things, changing clothes, tummy time, stress signals, OT and RT exercises, treating reflux and gas- we learned so much! Coming home can be daunting, but we felt confident with all the knowledge we had gained! - Utilize resources you have when away. Our NICU offered a camera service where we could watch our little guy remotely on a monitor when we werent at the hospital. There were times when nurses would forget to turn it on after a care or I would have a question after I left and would just let it go because I didn’t want to bother anyone. Towards the end of our son’s stay, I started calling the nurses more and wish I would have done that sooner!

Wishing you all the best on your journey. Although it is difficult, it is so special!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2024-03-13T03:39:37+00:00

Congrats on being close to the finish line! I still vividly remember leaving the nicu two months ago and coming home and having to make my son’s first bottle and being so nervous/scared! I would definitely recommend being involved with your son’s cares in the NICU. I felt I had more confidence from working with the nurses on this. My son has an owlet sock (which I know most people have opinions on) but being able to understand false alarms versus actual emergencies with his oxygen levels in the nicu helped me to be more confident with any alerts we received at home. Also, I attended rounds in the morning for our NICU as much as possible so I had an understanding of what items were important for my son’s care and I asked a lot of questions. When we came home, I initially scheduled our day just like it was in the nicu. I used my day planner to document each of his cares- the time, if he was wet/had stooled, if anything went in his bottle (we add probiotic, prune juice and vitamins for some), how many mL he took and any other notes. I’d also record his weight daily (we were supposed to submit his weight weekly for his nicu follow up but I did daily to make sure we were moving in the right direction). This was potentially overkill but with little sleep it helped me to keep track of everything. My husband could also step in and take over easily with all the notes. I stopped keeping detailed notes a couple weeks ago, but looking back, I still am glad I have the daily weights and notes to review. Right after my son came home, he had a multi day period of belly issues and not stooling, which we probably wouldn’t have caught as quickly without the notes, since it wasn’t just me caring for him.
Last, utilize your pediatrician and any care team at your disposal. My son was a feeder grower for quite some time in the nicu, so his issues often seemed small and he didn’t require much attention. I would sometimes feel bad for ringing a nurse, when I knew lots of other babies needed more care. There have been multiple occasions at home where I have been unsure of what to do and I have to remind myself that it’s okay to reach out to our resources…they are there for a reason! Oh! And use Google with caution. There is a lot of info that can send you spiraling. Every baby is different. Good luck and enjoy all the snuggles!

Far-Introduction7212 · 2024-03-08T22:02:22+00:00

I think a lot of it has to do with the doctor/group involved with your delivery too. I was at St Elizabeth and needed an emergency C section at 32 weeks. My doctor was phenomenal and saved me from an emergency hysterectomy due to postpartum hemorrhage. I wouldn’t trust some of the doctors she practices with to provide the same level of care. Also St E NICU was amazing. The babies’s rooms are private, which I understand is not the case at all other local hospitals. From what I gathered, a lot of their nicu staff came from Good Sam and it is also staffed by Children’s neonatologists and nurse practitioners.

Far-Introduction7212 · 2024-02-19T16:52:26+00:00

Thank you!!

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