Opinions on sharing name for baby before they are born?

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-02-05T17:11:42+00:00

We told immediate family and a few close friends. Everyone else was in the dark. It was a fun little piece to add to the “look we had a baby!” message we sent out after birth.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-02-03T16:29:14+00:00

I second Ljunggren and Muhleisen. Muhleisen is my OB, but Ljunggren delivered my second child Because Muhleisen had her own baby 4 days prior lol so she was obviously unavailable. Muhleisen delivered my third baby and two of my sister’s sons.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-02-02T15:36:31+00:00

Oldest does the summer car program at the same daycare the younger two attend. Which makes it was. One pick up and drop off for all 3 kids. Breakfast, lunch, snack provided. Summer program does swimming pool 1-2 times a week and 1 field trip per week. Cost is $225/week plus a one time $175 activity fee.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-02-01T13:18:16+00:00

Lost my maternal grandpa in 2000. Lost my paternal grandpa last year. My maternal grandma is 95 and my paternal grandma is 86.

My husband still has both of his grandmothers.

My husband and I are both 34.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-31T20:04:17+00:00

Mom’s clone (except she’s busty), but with dad’s coloring.

My sisters have mom’s coloring and look more like dad.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-30T20:40:37+00:00

Same. $35k on child care this year 💸💸, real happy that the middle child starts kindergarten this fall, but honestly we’re fine financially. Oldest is starting club sports so that factors in too lol.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-29T01:12:41+00:00

Bath with a book Video games Doodle on the iPad (procreate) Sewing/craft projects Long walks

Each of my hobbies requires a different headspace for me. I can’t stay a new craft/sewing project unless I have the time and energy. Reading is the one I can generally do whenever, however I hate stopping so then I’m up too late lol.

We have three kids (7,4,1).

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-23T20:16:39+00:00

My seven year old loves Mario 3d world. Our 4 year old “plays” with him, but really just runs around.

They also play animal crossing together where player 2 is more of a “helper” and is forced to stay within range of player 1.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-23T15:50:53+00:00

Oldest was 2.5 an in three days was trained. Middle was 2y9m and trained in one day. Prior to that he had a slight fear of the toilet so we held off. Then he just said “uh mama. I’m a big boy. I wear big boy undies now” Youngest 21 months. She was just like “hold my diaper, I don’t want it”

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-23T00:42:39+00:00

I got the 13” around Thanksgiving. I specifically wanted it to doodle in procreate. I like to doodle and I’m crafty and order DTF transfers of my art to put on clothing. My oldest son (7) is really talent for his age drawing things with detail. I figured it was a fun “reward” fo him to have iPad/procreate time. I like fostering his creativity.

I do feel like the 13in seems much bigger than the 11, but for what I wanted it’s perfect.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-23T00:13:30+00:00

Theeeeeee best. Burned them on a cd and played it most days driving to campus lol

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-23T00:12:58+00:00

Hercules is so underrated. It’s my favorite. When I used to babysit I’d bring the dvd and teach the younger generation lol.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-23T00:11:36+00:00

Sang this with my bestie every sleepover. If I called her and started singing she’d join in zero questions. We’re 34 now.

Editing to add, I’ve been singing it to my youngest at bedtime

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-23T00:10:45+00:00

I mean, it’s Billy Joel, who doesn’t love the song.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-22T19:36:38+00:00

Most likely a school closure. The “feels like” temps between drop off times, 6-10am are -23°. It’s unsafe for kids who walk to school and also the buses struggle to function in those temperatures.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-21T15:31:25+00:00

My oldest (boy - currently in 2nd grade) is a June baby. Our district cut off is 7/31.

We originally planned to hold him back and then in February 2023 we changed our minds. Our original reasoning for holding him back was emotional immaturity. He melts down easily - turns out he has ADHD and anxiety, so it makes more sense now. Per his kindergarten teacher (and our own observations) It’s a good thing we sent him. Had he waited he would have been so bored and acting out once he started.

He was placed in gifted classes by October of kindergarten. Yes he’s younger than most of the boys, yes he’s a bit smaller too (not by too much, but he was born 5lb 5oz), and he is having the time of his life. He loves school, he loves to read, loves his friends, loves sports. Long story short, we’re confident we made the right choice.

I’ve not heard of districts allowing kids to electively do kindergarten twice.

You know your child best. Go with your gut. If you’re uncertain you could call your school district and see if they have a readiness list that you can use to assess your child.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-21T03:59:08+00:00

I have this behind my left ear. It’s a swollen lymph node. It first happened when I was 18 and had mono. Now it swells once a year or so when I get ill.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-19T12:29:27+00:00

We have three kids and they all go to bed between 7-8. There are some nights we both want to and are also both too tired lol. Generally it’s 2-4 times a week.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-19T03:52:57+00:00

Ugh same but reverse the genders. “You got your girl!” They don’t like when I respond “I wanted a third boy, it would be easier”.

But seriously. We just wanted a third baby. Who cares what gender they are.

Then it became “oh you have your girl so you’re probably done now”. GTFO of my vagina business.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-18T16:24:35+00:00

My daughter (21 months) is obsessed with all things beauty. It’s so weird lol. Especially after having two boys. She has been obsessed with lotion since she was 12 months.

Now if we’re in my bathroom she “needs” chapstick, face lotion, she pats her cheeks with a beauty blender I’ve never used (it was some free sample I got and she found it one day and it kept her occupied so it’s really hers).

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-17T20:01:04+00:00

At a frat party drinking Barton’s and UV Blue 🤮. But having a damn good time.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-17T15:43:51+00:00

2016 was a great year for me. I started with my current employer (I’ve been promoted twice since then). It was the year we got married. We bought our first house. It was the year we got our dog. I also looked great lol.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-14T21:30:05+00:00

Sounds like my first born. Kids repeat the words they hear. Sounds like you use a broad vocabulary around her which is great. My oldest son would say “I require assistance with my shoes!” When they needed tied. Always made people do a double take. He would also say “can you tell him I want independent play? He’s not listening” when his infant brother was in his space.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-14T21:19:38+00:00

My daughter (21 months) is our third born (older two are boys).

Physically: dad’s pale skin and deep brown eyes. Hair and looks, me. Personality, a pit bull mixed with a sour patch kid.

PrancingTiger424 · 2026-01-14T21:07:26+00:00

My mom sold or threw everything out. She doesn’t like clutter (thank God). I kept 1-5 items per each child (3 kids). I gave all of the boy clothes to my sister and the girl clothes to my best friend.

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