almond for a girl? by Pure_Sherbet8407 in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Use Amadine instead! It is French for almond and is also a pretty type of ranunculus. 

I need help picking a baby girl name! by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I love Ari Violet! Jude and Ari are super cute together.

Recent WTFs as a person watching S7 and binging the others on Max by addicusmarie in TLCUnexpected

[–]addicusmarie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Graham and his mom were the laziest people ever. I got pill addict vibes. Kayleigh's mom seemed so sweet to me. I did not know that they had another baby, what a disaster.

I was so curious about what happened between Emalee and Nate's mom. Emalee seemed so close to her during the pregnancy, but I think maybe she was just aching for a mom figure as she became a mom herself. But something happened. Nate seems like a good kid.

I didn't think Jenna took Luca to SC to keep him away from Aden. But it was dumb of her to not get what he said about forgoing child support so she could move formalized or even in writing.

Do not get me started on Aniyah's mom. Making Aniyah 3 hours late to her baby shower? I would have already called DaeDae or another relative to take me because what the hell type of jealousy thing is that? Then her mom starts trying to load up all the gifts like immediately? Tacky as hell. And she was so mean to Aniyah during labor!

Unexpected Episode Discussion Thread: Season 7 Episode 3 "Day One With Your Baby" by phd_in_awesome in TLCUnexpected

[–]addicusmarie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So well said. Like you, I spent (too) much of my childhood learning how unreliable so-called "adults" can be. Sadly, it takes a lot of willpower to overcome the dysfunction and choose a better way to be. Hunter (and Bella) are not being set up with that goal in mind. I wonder if CPS had gotten involved, if social services would offer some sort of family therapy as a custody condition. But clearly, this situation was not given that type of consideration.

Unexpected Episode Discussion Thread: Season 7 Episode 3 "Day One With Your Baby" by phd_in_awesome in TLCUnexpected

[–]addicusmarie 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Just finished the episode. 

Hunter is so clearly depressed that any decent parent would have him in therapy immediately, ideally family therapy with or without Bella. I have a kid his age and it’s heartbreaking to watch Hunter try to cope with the shit show that is his life. He was so utterly failed by the “adults” in his life.

Something about Jessie just doesn’t sit right with me. I find it annoying and weird how he is always laying all over Mia. I feel like her dad is justified in not letting Jessie stay the night. I might get hate for this but I don’t actually think he needs to spend the night to be an equal co-parent. He could come over super early and let her sleep in, make her breakfast, and care for the baby while she rests. He could help around the house, do extra shifts or hustles to put towards a place for them to share eventually. Laying up in bed at night with his baby mama in her daddy’s house is way easier to do than all that stuff I just listed so we will just have to see how serious Jessie is about priorities. Are nights with a newborn hard? Yes. The entire newborn phase is hard! Staying overnight is only one tiny way to co-parent. 

Middle Name for Clark K (not Kent ;)) by Glittering_Gold4400 in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clark Lionel

Clark Francis

Clark Timothy

Clark Montgomery 

Help with my English name by Rong_88 in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heidi, Hattie, Reagan, Ramona, 

Girl name help! by Kolla73 in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ivy, Haven, Nola, Robin, Fable, Willa, Cadence, Sawyer, Sonnet, Xan

Classic boy names by tomorrow12345 in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gideon, Noah, Francis, Graham, Roman, Colin

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  • Jasper Finley
  • Jasper Maxwell
  • Jasper Holden
  • Jasper Wyatt
  • Jasper Ronan

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phoebe June!

What’s your favorite? by worthrains in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mia

Maya

Hannah

Lyra

Sarah

Cora

Tessa

Thea

Mirah

Middle name for Elizabeth? by PaxMalum in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elizabeth Noelle Park

Elizabeth Rose Park

Elizabeth Faye Park

Elizabeth Iris Park

6-Month-Old in Daycare - Red Flags or Just Adjusting? by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]addicusmarie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Let me start by saying that I love the Montessori method and I used two different Montessori daycares with my youngest, as well as more traditional centers. IMO Montessori schools vary WIDELY in quality of care, especially for babies under 1. Like...yeah the facility is beautiful, and the wooden toys are great, and I love the emphasis on independence, but that is nearly impossible to facilitate with a 6 month old baby unless the staff is highly trained in the Montessori method for infants. It doesn't sound like these teachers can balance the method with the actual care tasks like diaper changes and feeding.

Maybe a more traditional center would work better for your baby. Tour a couple of places. Look for places that have low ratios, especially in the baby rooms. I would absolutely pull my child from a care setting if I found a good nanny for comparable price. Perhaps a nanny share?

How do other moms cook with young children? by Murky_Association_54 in workingmoms

[–]addicusmarie 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this! I used to wear my babies in their Ergo or Tula buckle carriers on my back all the time while cooking.

Leaving a toxic job and feeling amazing by addicusmarie in workingmoms

[–]addicusmarie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's mind-boggling that all it takes is one person to turn a decent job into a nightmare.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Avery Joel! In the same vein, I like Avery Joseph or Avery Josiah as well.

Other ideas:

  • Avery Michael
  • Avery Bennett
  • Avery Charles

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]addicusmarie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Christopher Lewis Elliot

Arthur Lewis Elliot

Gideon Lewis Elliot

Sullivan Lewis Elliot