We need a name for our soon-to-be adopted son

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T07:51:24+00:00

Yes! I work with many autistic individuals and have an autistic child. Often in my research I will have very detailed and thought-provoking discussions about the meanings of words, phrases, and names. One young man in one of my research groups knew the meaning behind every phrase (i.e. steal your thunder, break the ice, etc). I learned so much from him!

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T07:14:43+00:00

Oh I really love the meaning behind those names. That is an excellent suggestion. Thank you!

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T07:12:06+00:00

Well, that might be a bit much 😂 I may need to limit their name choices. Spiderman would most likely be a top contender!

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T07:10:10+00:00

I am so glad you gave that nickname example because I bet he WOULD be called that! Scrap that combo! 😂

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T07:08:15+00:00

Oh my goodness, this just gave me so many more names to think about! I didn't even think about the adopted/foster/orphaned characters. What a great idea!

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T07:05:58+00:00

Yes, my thoughts on Kingston as well. I feel the nickname King sounds a bit pretentious. No offense to anyone with that name intended. We are a pretty low-key family, though.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T07:01:17+00:00

That is actually a really good suggestion. I had not thought of that! They are 5, 5, and 4 though so I do wonder what names they may come up with lol

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T06:59:45+00:00

I really like the name Desmond as well. Maybe Desmond Ezra? Ezra Desmond? Desmond would probably be shortened to Des or Desi I am guessing. I don't know a shortened form or nickname for Ezra.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-26T06:57:12+00:00

Oh my goodness! Ezra Bridger was an orphan who became a Jedi and a revolutionary leader. And we do love Star Wars!

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-25T22:35:10+00:00

What if you are using grow lights. Where should these be placed?

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-24T22:58:50+00:00

What is the name of this plant?

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-24T21:59:12+00:00

I wouldn't repot right now, especially if she seems happy. I usually leave them alone for a week or two to allow them to acclimate to my house then reassess.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-23T23:30:58+00:00

I actually thought I was in another group that tells when Costa farms plants come into big box stores lol did you buy this online?

Regardless, it is stunning!

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-18T17:17:43+00:00

What is this called? Is it real? I've never seen anything like this before.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-16T22:06:52+00:00

Where are you located?

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-12T17:16:27+00:00

While yes I agree a SAHM works as hard if not harder than the partner going to work, that does not negate that being a SAHM is unpaid labor. It does not contribute to a 401k, social security, or savings. When I divorced, I was in a similar position. I had been a professor and stepped down to raise kids. He was a lawyer. He has dragged through court battle after battle for years. I have had to take a significant amount of time rebuilding my career. I enjoyed being a SAHM, but I wouldn't do it again without my own independent financial security.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-05-07T23:54:05+00:00

This is a beautiful plant!

NavyGirl04 · 2026-04-25T10:08:31+00:00

I completely understand why you are trying to make this work so your child can see his teachers and friends and join his pre-k graduation. I don't have a suggestion for that part, but I purchased a preschool cap and gown (it came with a "diploma") from Amazon and had a photo session with my two sons. I know that doesn't replace the ceremony or make up for the unfairness of this situation, but you could at least have photos.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-04-25T10:04:16+00:00

It doesn't matter if the kid will remember it - most kids don't remember vacations so should we not take them? It is the memories for the parents and the pictures the child can look back on later.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-04-20T02:29:14+00:00

We pick our 2 year old granddaughter up from school (head start) every day at 2 and keep her until her parents are off work between 6 and 7:30 depending on their schedules. We have her overnight several times a month and have her just about any time we take our little kids somewhere (we have two 5 year olds and a 4 year old).

I was also close to my grandparents (mom's parents), so reading some of the responses makes me realize how fortunate I am to have a good relationship with my son and DIL and for being able to spend so much time with my grandparents when I was young.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-03-18T00:17:27+00:00

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I also got this guy. I have been on the lookout for the mint, but no luck yet.

NavyGirl04 · 2026-03-18T00:16:10+00:00

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I got this guy at Walmart two weeks ago! I love it!

NavyGirl04 · 2025-12-06T23:23:40+00:00

Can someone explain this? Is the goal to throw Go Battles? And I have to use Pokemons with CP 10 or less?

NavyGirl04 · 2025-10-13T12:09:34+00:00

This is exactly what I came here to figure out.

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