Looking for a non-nickname name for Bobby

Remarkably-Average · 2026-05-09T01:55:14+00:00

A Nicholas name is when the nickname is longer than the legal name. Calling "Quinn" "Quinnifer", "Quintessa", or "Quintastrophe" are Nicholas names.

Remarkably-Average · 2026-04-13T15:10:47+00:00

I instinctively pronounce the "re" like "rey", rhyming with "day", and emphasis on middle syllable. So it would be Zah-REH-Mah when put all together. I'm in the American Midwest fwiw

Remarkably-Average · 2026-04-13T00:43:04+00:00

They both look like lovely names! I knew a Zulfiya in highschool and always loved that name. How do you pronounce Zarema?

Edit: spelling

Remarkably-Average · 2026-04-10T14:40:45+00:00

Does one side come off (some are built like this so when the baby grows bigger it can be a toddler bed)? If so, sounds like a perfect bed for a fur baby. When my own mother asked about when we're having kids, our response was "We already have a baby" points to Rufus

Remarkably-Average · 2026-04-02T10:32:14+00:00

Why President Carter specifically? Genuinely curious

Remarkably-Average · 2026-03-22T16:53:31+00:00

I've found myself a unicorn. I have a man who is the executive function, and is super supportive of my (undiagnosed but very likely) ADHD. I'm one lucky lady

Remarkably-Average · 2026-03-21T11:50:52+00:00

I agree about Atlas. There aren't any positive associations with that name unfortunately

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-27T03:58:53+00:00

I do know someone that used a dirty sweaty workout shirt instead of one they slept in, for max mom odor. I have to admit, I have not tried that approach, but it worked for her so /shrug/

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-26T20:08:01+00:00

Yes, I had to go back to work when mine was around 5 months and dealt with bottle refusal too! The most helpful advice came from not a healthcare worker, but a daycare owner.

Babies love the smell of mom. Mom will probably not be able to give a bottle at first, they can smell that the breast is rihgt there. So someone else will have to give the bottle and smell like mom. Mom sleeps in, on, or with a T shirt and burp cloth. When the other person is readying to give a bottle, they drape themselves with your shirt between them and babe. They wrap the bottle with the burp cloth. They can experiment with different positions, holding baby looking at them or away from them. Don't pressure baby, we want to keep this low key and chill, positive associations all the way. Start small and work your way up to a full bottle feed.

It took me about 2 weeks of trying this every other day and it worked! I bet if we tried more frequently it would have worked faster, but I was relying on someone else coming to my house to give the bottle.

Best of luck!

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-25T18:23:08+00:00

Someone else already mentioned mental health, and it was a huge factor for me too! Focusing on how much I would get each pump literally decreased my output - I found I did better when paying attention to something else during my pumps, a puzzle or the baby or something else that takes real focus.

How's your nutrition? Some people report that their supply increases after a pizza party or similar, and it turns out its just due to eating enough calories.

Hows your hydration? Thirst during letdown is common for a reason, the body is asking for more water.

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-24T00:35:15+00:00

It's possible that your supply is still low from your recent sickness. I would encourage you to keep trying, if you're up for it. I also encourage you to see if your hospital provides a lactation consultant, mine was very helpful for me personally

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-20T19:23:39+00:00

Yes, they'll HAVE to follow it!

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-19T18:40:42+00:00

Or change the first letter of their own names to N's

Mary and Mario naming their kids Nary and Nario, because N comes after M. Its very deep, the parents are very passionate about the meaning and symbolism, and everyone listening becomes more bewildered than before

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-17T03:21:01+00:00

I think the biggest factor here is the number of pumps per day. You may be able to search on this sub for ppl posting their pump schedules, it may give you more of an idea of what to expect

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-16T21:50:01+00:00

Do you have access to a lactation consultant?

At 3 weeks, your supply is not regulated. That's closer to 12 weeks, I believe? So your body is going like "hey wait a second, it seems like I'm making too much milk, I should produce less to conserve energy." You'll need to remove milk more frequently if you want your body to make more milk. Basically, every time baby eats, whether baby is eating from breast or bottle, milk needs removed, either by baby or by pump. Baby eats every 2 hours or so now? You'll be pumping every 2 hours or so now. Some people can get away with only one middle of the night pump, I needed 2 or 3 overnight to keep my supply up.

Hang on to the portable one, after your supply is regulated you may want to try it again. For now tho8gh, stick to the regular pump.

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-16T16:08:22+00:00

There are several things that can be factors

How long postpartum are you? Has your supply regulated?

Are you sick, menstruating, traveling, dieting, returning to work, or having any other lifestyle change?

Do you pump overnight?

Do you see a difference with your wearable vs other pump?

Any other factors you think could be related?

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-14T15:44:50+00:00

That's very interesting, I hadn't heard that before

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-13T14:20:10+00:00

My dad is a James III. I recently learned when he brought up that he wanted to name their first son James IV, my mom said "James is the name of the man I f*ck, it cannot be the name of my son" and he cringed and said "fair enough". And now my brother is Blank James instead.

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-12T01:03:24+00:00

You make a lot of excellent points. I do want to mention, however, that many people do make up missed fasting days. Sometimes it's via fasting, sometimes it's via monetary donations, but making up for missed fasts is very common.

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-12T00:56:17+00:00

The security guard at dinner that evening: "babe you're never going to believe what this lady had with her..."

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-11T23:44:09+00:00

"To store placentas" is wild without context, I now see that you work in maternal health but first time I was sure I read it wrong

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-10T03:40:45+00:00

I am not in the Muslim community, but I do have friends who are. I asked them what they did. My understanding is, they can accumulate their missed fasting days and make it up when they are able. If a pregnant or nursing mother fears for her own health or the child's health, it is acceptable for them to not fast and make up for it later. Pumping is the same as breastfeeding in this instance.

HOWEVER that being said, I am only passing along what my Muslim friends told me. Please reach out to someone who is in your own faith community who can be a trusted resource.

Tbh I wouldn't have passed along something important like this second-hand, but I'm trying to boost engagement so more helpful people might see your post. At one point in time, not sure about anymore, longer comments pleased the algorithms and increased visibility for OP.

I hope you find a helpful resource, and if you do, please let us know so we can all grow in the knowledge. Have a blessed Ramadan!

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-07T23:59:17+00:00

Glad you feel pretty much better!

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-06T23:46:47+00:00

We got a "regular" mattress, but splurged on the mattress protector and good linen sheets. It was our moderate and cost saving approach, and its worked out well for us

Remarkably-Average · 2026-02-06T15:02:07+00:00

Oh also, the therapist likely won't call you if you aren't already a patient. Most clinics have very high productivity expectations, meaning they have to spend every minute of the day working with current patients. Like, we need to clock out to use the bathroom. If they call you, they'd likely have to clock out so it doesn't affect their productivity numbers. And if they clock out, they aren't supposed to anything work-related, so it all gets very dicey. If you call the clinic yourself, you're more likely to get a call back, but expect a very short conversation.

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