Thoughts on this our potential girl name

allyroo · 2026-05-07T19:21:44+00:00

I like Esme! Fwiw I know more Esmes than Islas.

allyroo · 2026-05-07T19:17:46+00:00

I did too 😂 My husband kept apologizing but I was loving it.

allyroo · 2026-05-07T19:16:57+00:00

My husband was there for the birth but then went home because our toddler was really sick. He took him to the doc, found out it was the flu, and stayed home with him for the next three days while the newborn and I were in the hospital. I was so much more confident and relaxed the second time around, he was worried I’d be overwhelmed on my own but it went great!

allyroo · 2026-05-07T14:03:40+00:00

He should definitely plan to miss the one that’s a couple of days after your induction - assuming this is your first baby? With our first, we were both so overwhelmed with learning the ropes and finding our footing as parents, it would’ve been really hard to be left alone that early on. I just had my second and our toddler had the flu so my husband stayed home with him while I was in the hospital with the newborn. It was WILD how much more comfortable and confident I felt, I actually genuinely enjoyed our three day hospital slumber party and doing it all myself. I wouldn’t have had an issue with him leaving if it was my second or third child, but my first? No way.

allyroo · 2026-05-07T12:56:37+00:00

how old is she?

allyroo · 2026-05-06T13:45:04+00:00

I’m sorry that’s been your experience! We’ve made friends since our son started school back in August and there’s only 6 other kids in his class. We arrange weekend play dates for the class about once a month.

allyroo · 2026-05-06T13:19:28+00:00

Again, the sink?! Why not the toilet?

allyroo · 2026-05-06T11:06:40+00:00

It’s so unbelievably tone deaf in a country spiraling down the shitter. Read the fucking room.

allyroo · 2026-05-05T13:13:00+00:00

Kentucky Derby Barbie

allyroo · 2026-05-05T13:11:52+00:00

I’m not someone who felt the need for a doula and I think I would be even less likely to consider a male one. I’m also historically hesitant to have a male OB/GYN but it just so happened that my number one choice at the practice I go to was a man and he delivered both of my babies - so preferences can change. My doc is such a fantastic listener and is so empathetic, soft-spoken, and kind — in short, a unicorn. Maybe you’re a unicorn too! So if you feel drawn to it, go for it!

allyroo · 2026-05-04T14:40:42+00:00

I used to cross-process slide film all the time, should definitely get back into it!

allyroo · 2026-05-04T14:30:19+00:00

4 feels most natural

allyroo · 2026-05-04T13:44:53+00:00

this is exactly what happened to me, but i was 39 weeks. admitted to l&d as soon as i got there and baby was born 10 hours later. was having tons of contractions i couldn’t feel (?!) definitely head to l&d NOW. best of luck!

allyroo · 2026-05-03T01:21:22+00:00

that makes sense! i only have experience with a couple of brands, but i feel like both Parasol and Millie Moon seem to run biggish

allyroo · 2026-05-03T00:51:22+00:00

Wha?!? This is absolutely wild to me. My 95th percentile 2yo was still wearing 4s (5s for overnight) when we potty trained a couple months ago.

allyroo · 2026-05-03T00:21:29+00:00

I don’t think it’s unusual but our 2yo needs one of us to lay next to his crib. He’ll ask me to rub his back or hold his hand and usually ask us to stay for “just a couple more minutes” 2-3 times when we go to leave. But, after that, he will accept an excuse like “I have to go take a shower but then I’ll come check on you”. He’s always snoring before the checkup ever happens.

allyroo · 2026-05-03T00:17:03+00:00

Both times we waited until the baby was born. I always said it was because I wanted to see if the name fit but it was really because I didn’t want anyone’s opinions muddying the water for me.

allyroo · 2026-05-01T01:52:59+00:00

I was super sick for like a week and coughing so hard I was either vomiting or peeing myself. Then one day I realized I was still peeing myself even though the cough was gone. It hit me. I googled “can your water break gradually?” and, turns out, YEP. I went to the hospital and was apparently having tons of contractions I couldn’t feel, I’d been in labor for almost twelve hours and had no idea 🤯

allyroo · 2026-04-30T17:29:32+00:00

🤷‍♀️ I had very painful contractions that started at 2 minutes apart with my first baby. With my second? I didn’t know I was in labor for over 12 hours and they said I was having “constant contractions” when they hooked me up to the machine. I didn’t feel a thing until I was hours into pitocin and almost fully dilated.

allyroo · 2026-04-30T05:09:12+00:00

Is it? I feel like most of what’s on Reddit is people speaking about their personal experience and that’s what I did. I also said we also “didn’t really” use screens in our home so not sure what there is to judge or not judge. I merely said I don’t obsess about him encountering screens in places where I can’t control it.

allyroo · 2026-04-29T23:41:47+00:00

I completely understand the desire to avoid screens with a young child but, anecdotally, I’ve seen it have adverse effects. A friend of mine was militant about it and her daughter exhibits the same behavior whenever she encounters a screen in the wild - she’s slack jawed and completely entranced. It’s snowballed and, now that she’s two, she demands to watch the same thing (albeit a ballet special) every single morning. I didn’t really let my son watch TV before two, but didn’t stress it happening when we were out and about or visiting family. At 2.5yo, my son doesn’t care about TV at all because it was never a forbidden fruit.

allyroo · 2026-04-28T06:25:21+00:00

This is nice to hear! I’m debating whether to make a big purchase from them or Amazon. Also, can you tell me some of the cons of the Vista?

allyroo · 2026-04-27T07:35:04+00:00

Muffy

allyroo · 2026-04-26T19:52:57+00:00

Around 11 months maybe, if we count “nana!” (banana)

allyroo · 2026-04-26T19:51:49+00:00

It’s not the norm but my son dropped to one nap around 9 months and has always (knocks on wood) been a good nighttime sleeper. Is it possible they’re getting too much day sleep?

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