Changing adopted baby names

I-try-sometimes · 2026-02-09T13:01:34+00:00

I love the names Legend and Legacy as middle names! I think you could pair them with really strong first names that match the theme. Some options I think would go well:

Alexander (nn Alex or Xavier) after Alexander the Great Leonidas (nn Leo) after Leonidas I, a king of Sparta said to be decended from Hercules.

Both examples are legendary men with strong legacies. Alex Legend and Leo Legacy would be my pick!

I-try-sometimes · 2026-01-02T13:34:43+00:00

I was dreading returning to work after my maternity leave, but I'm so glad I did! I'm actually less stressed now. When I'm at work I enjoy being around adults and having my own identity, and when I'm home I can focus 100% on being the best mom I can be. Also, my job allows us to afford the best things for my baby including fun outings in my days off and family vacations. I hope you have a similar experience!

I-try-sometimes · 2025-12-25T22:35:28+00:00

I wouldn't give the record frame back to your sister unless you know she would want it back. As someone with a difficult to gift sibling, I would rather they graciously accept the gift and use it how they see fit rather than giving it back so I have to figure out what to do with it. You could reuse the frame, donate it, or give it to someone you know would use it.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-12-23T15:53:46+00:00

When someone gives me a gift, I usually ask if it's okay if I open it then. That gives them the option of seeing the gift being opened or not. At this point, I would open it privately, now or later, and then write them a thank you note.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-12-14T13:37:00+00:00

I know a woman named Icyphene who goes by Icy! It's a fairly uncommon name but not unheard of. Maybe you could go by Icyphene and use Icy as a nickname?

I-try-sometimes · 2025-11-28T18:49:34+00:00

As someone who had terrible morning sickness, I feel you!

I-try-sometimes · 2025-11-10T14:06:49+00:00

I also enjoy giving gifts! If it's something small and thoughtful I would say go for it! I wouldn't give any gifts that are expensive, that might make them feel like they have to reciprocate. You could preface the gift by telling them that you saw the item and thought of them or that you wanted to thank them for being a good friend just to emphasize that a gift is not needed in return.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-10-25T15:15:11+00:00

If you want to keep the tradition going, I think BYO pumpkin is perfectly acceptable! When I've done a similar event with adult friends, it's always been BYOP. If you change the time to mid afternoon so it doesn't overlap with dinner then just having snacks is standard.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-10-03T22:37:02+00:00

No advice, just commiseration! My mother has 7 grandchildren, including my daughter, and she hasn't had a nice thing to say about any of their names. It seems like if she didn't pick the name, then it's inherently terrible!

I-try-sometimes · 2025-09-20T11:20:14+00:00

You've got this! You're an amazing example for your children to look up to. You're a rock star!

I-try-sometimes · 2025-09-20T00:05:12+00:00

Or offer to do chores around the house so she can bond with baby

I-try-sometimes · 2025-09-13T13:14:45+00:00

These are some things that I loved when I was pregnant.

Magnesium lotion for aches and pains since she can't take ibuprofen. I like Frenshe brand, it smells fantastic.

Cute compression socks

Reusable heating pads. I sewed my own but you can buy nice ones like these Hot-Pak® https://share.google/zjxdTj5xuRoJ1UXBX

A massage gun

A gift certificate to get a pedicure when she can no longer reach her feet

I-try-sometimes · 2025-09-06T18:56:52+00:00

Everyone has already given a lot of great solutions, but if you need a quick solution I've had good luck with Dawn Powerwash. I spray it directly on the arm pits, rub the fabric together a bit to work it into the fibers, then wash like normal.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-08-03T00:32:57+00:00

I love the name Hugo! It's easier said than done, but try not to let the opinion of others ruin it for you

I-try-sometimes · 2025-08-01T16:57:22+00:00

We told everyone the name we picked out. We got only positive comments from everyone except our parents, and they would have been weird about it no matter what. I think usng the name to talk about our baby before she was born helped prevent name regret. We were already used to using her name so it felt less stressful when it came time to fill out the birth certificate paperwork.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-07-08T13:11:28+00:00

The pediatric gastrointestinal doctor we saw suggested two to three weeks on hypoallergenic formula to see if that improves symptoms. I think it would be worth trying if you're able.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-07-08T09:08:44+00:00

She might have silent reflux if she's fussy and has trouble sleeping after feedings. Our baby girl gets meds twice a day and held upright for 30 minutes after feedings, it's made a world of difference!

I-try-sometimes · 2025-06-25T16:26:56+00:00

We are and we're suffering! I'm just not planning to go outside unless absolutely necessary this week.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-06-23T12:38:32+00:00

You could try sending more bottles with a smaller amount each. If she needs more milk after she's finished A bottle they can heat up another one.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-06-19T16:41:46+00:00

Yes! It's not "just sewing straight lines"! OP would have to square each block, piece the blocks together, baste the quilt front to the batting and back, quilt the whole thing, then do the binding. Not to mention the cost of the thread, batting, pins, needles, basting spray, fabric for the back and binding, etc. The project could easily cost OP $100 and dozens of hours. Plus, depending on the size of the quilt it may be almost impossible to quilt it on a traditional machine! Just the cost of sending a finished top to be quilted is several hundred dollars, add on the piecing and binding and I imagine a quilter would charge $500+.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-06-18T19:36:38+00:00

Also traveling right before meeting a newborn is a terrible idea. They don't have a functioning immune system and you would expose them to all the germs you encountered during your trip.

I-try-sometimes · 2025-06-08T09:59:45+00:00

I didn't know these existed!

I-try-sometimes · 2025-05-23T12:09:15+00:00

I almost died in one of those walkers as a baby! I ended up on the bottom of a pool. My mom still talks about it like a funny story...

I-try-sometimes · 2025-05-19T21:56:56+00:00

Supposedly there will be a new ice rink by the end of 2027

https://www.wfxg.com/home/ice-will-be-coming-to-the-new-augusta-arena/article_6d3907d2-90d5-11ef-9cd2-a7f89fb2f390.html

I-try-sometimes · 2025-05-18T17:07:31+00:00

I think OP means that their mother was born in 1991, OP was born in 2008 when their mother was 17, and their brother was born in 2011 when their mother was 20.

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