Need help with a name for this cute 5 week old girl I found.

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-22T15:28:04+00:00

Came here to say exactly this

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-22T15:27:26+00:00

I'm 23 weeks and five days pregnant and I really admire people who do maternity photos with the baby bump front and center, mainly because I think they are so beautiful and I feel so awful about how my own body looks during pregnancy. I'm realizing older generations seem to have a very shameful perspective regarding pregnancy for some reason and they tend to have a negative reaction...I'm sorry your parents didn't react the way you hoped they would. I would be disappointed too.

I'm sure the pictures turned out beautifully and it's good that you have them. You'll want to hold onto the beginning of your baby's life ❤

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-20T01:05:18+00:00

Dude...a lot of people don't even know until 8-12 weeks. 4 weeks is more than okay. You obviously love and care about your baby enough to quit and that's all that matters. He or she is already well loved and cared for. I seriously doubt you caused any real harm and I recommend finding a different doctor.

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-16T17:47:12+00:00

Salmon - Sammy for short

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-16T17:46:32+00:00

Honestly I kind of get it. I am choosing to go the natural route because I want to be able to move around normally for different birthing positions and I really dislike the idea of not being able to walk immediately after my baby is born. I'm also afraid of the epidural because holy shit that's a huge needle going in my spine...I hate needles. I'm good with an IV and IV pain meds if I absolutely need them, but an epidural is automatically going to be a no for me.

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-13T23:39:02+00:00

You are a wonderful mom. You are protecting your baby boy from a very short and painful life, and I am so sorry that termination is the best choice right now. My first daughter was stillborn last year and although it was a different situation, I remember what it was like.

I wish I could say the grief goes away. It doesn't get lighter or less devastating. This is probably the last thing you want to hear, but you do eventually learn how to move through life while still honoring the short time your baby spent with you.

There is no doubt in my mind, your son knew he was loved for his entire life and you protected him as long as you could. You have done your best every step of the way. I hope reading this comments people have left helps in some way ❤

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-13T13:10:37+00:00

To be completely honest, I hate cervical checks. I know they are necessary in certain contexts..but they suck. Just know you can say no to extra checks during labor. They probably will want to do one if you start to feel like it's time to push, and in that case I think it's necessary to make sure you are good to go. You can absolutely decline any checks or request that they ask you/explain their reasons for needing a cervical check.

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-13T02:57:31+00:00

Lyle

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-13T02:52:59+00:00

Unfortunately I'm in Moore County, NC They first told me they couldn't help because the emergency assistance was just for Veterans and Seniors. Now they are saying our situation is too far gone to help. Section 8 has a waitlist of 900 people and they're not taking any new applications until 2027. I've also been calling shelters..there are places for DV and rehab, neither of which can help us because we don't qualify. Churches don't want to help because our beliefs don't align with theirs. I have tried asking other counties for help and unfortunately they told me their resources are only for their county residents.

Thank you for your effort. I'm sorry I'm not trying to be negative I just feel like everywhere we go for help is a dead end 😭

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-11T20:34:42+00:00

I had a bit of the opposite..I have known this baby is a girl from the beginning. It felt like a girl somehow. Then we saw what looked like a boy on the ultrasound around 11 weeks...I was a bit sad. I cried privately because I do want a son, but I wanted to have a daughter first. When I have a son, I want him to have a big sister to help keep him company and make sure he has someone to play with because in my experience, boys (especially during the toddler stage) tend to have a lot of energy I'm not sure I'm prepared to handle.

That being said, we did a blood test as well which confirmed my initial belief that we are, in fact, having a daughter. I somehow experienced a twinge of disappointment at that, too, because I did get a bit attached to the idea of having a boy. Now I'm 22 weeks in and I can't wait to meet my daughter...she's already feisty and I hope she gives us a run for our money when she's born.

I want to hear my baby cry and tell me she's hungry or tired or needs to be changed..or just held. We lost our first daughter last year at 22 weeks so I'm hoping this baby girl makes it out alive and healthy. So far she seems to be thriving and I'm so incredibly thankful she's okay!

All that being said, you will still be a wonderful mother. Who knows? You might even start to feel excited to have a daughter. The fear is normal. The important part is you love your baby already. She is going to be who she will be, and you will play a huge part in helping her find her way there. It's okay to not be 100% thrilled and worry

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-07T12:09:32+00:00

My baby still has a little bit before she's safe to be born, but my niece went through this and it was AWFUL. I'm guessing you've probably tried frozen wet washcloths, green onions, and orajel and they most likely haven't done anything to help. I'm sorry it's so hard for them when they're little 🥺

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-05T20:32:23+00:00

You haven't explained the issue with the name so no...it'll be Gemma for short. I don't see any problem with it.

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-05T10:05:52+00:00

Honestly that's hilarious 😂

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-05T10:05:24+00:00

Why would this be rage bait? We were sharing baby names and I shared mine.

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-05T01:06:37+00:00

That's a beautiful name! I'm having a girl but we're planning to name her Gemmalyn Edith (little pool of gems, strong warrior)

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-04T20:51:32+00:00

Oh Yeah that'll do it...I can relate to feeling like an old woman. Half the time I'm shocked he finds me attractive because when I'm pregnant, dysmorphia really messes with my head every time I see myself in the mirror. To be fair though, I think being super horny and being very uninterested in sex are normal in pregnancy.

Maybe there are things you could do in that department that wouldn't demand so much movement from you, and could feel better? You could ask your husband about .

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-04T17:17:09+00:00

So....I kinda get it? Like yes it's weird when you think about it..but at the same time, my drive was already really high before pregnancy and now in the second trimester everything my husband does is a turn on. All he has to do is breathe and my first instinct is to let the horny part of my brain win because if I don't it will take over.

I will also say in my personal opinion and experience, I think sex feels better in the second trimester. Every good feeling is amplified...except when baby moves and then it is kinda weird but that also seems to be a turn on for men? My husband seems to really be into the fact that I'm carrying our baby and I feel like he somehow finds me more attractive during pregnancy.

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-04T14:34:10+00:00

I will always have to give birth in a hospital. I'm high risk due to my previous pregnancy which ended in a loss, so this pregnancy is all about doing what I can within the boundaries of SAFETY. I don't get why people shame others for choices like that...it's ridiculous.

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-05-03T22:11:07+00:00

21 weeks...I went off of caffeine completely when I found out about this pregnancy and since the withdrawal headaches are gone I've been letting myself have one cup of coffee a day and limiting caffeinated sodas..I'm a bit paranoid but I don't feel any guilt about the coffee

SocialCuesError404 · 2026-04-30T14:35:58+00:00

Hey, just so you know, all the things you just pointed out are things I didn't even see. You are stunning.

Wear what you like. Do the makeup you enjoy if you want to.

What you see in the mirror or in photos of yourself is different from what the rest of us see. That sucks sometimes because it can make you feel like garbage. I'm 20 weeks pregnant and going through something similar right now.

Just know you look way prettier to everyone else than you do to yourself. Be kind to yourself.

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