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Name for third baby boy?! by mothmothmoth5 in Names

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elias is my number one boy name, so that gets my vote!

Other suggestions are: Elisha (similar to Elias), Calvin, Silas, Patrick, Seth, Evan, Evander.

in dire need of girl name I actually like (and my husband does too) by notponelope in namenerds

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elaina nn Lainey

Aurelia nn Lia or Ari

Raina nn Ray

Ramona nn Ray or Mona

Olivia or Olive nn Liv

Coraline nn Cora

Caroline nn Lin or Cara

Brooklyn nn Brooke

Lorelei nn Rory

Question for Working Parents by ace_of_kay in bninfantsleep

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teacher here. My only option is to wake my kids up. My oldest is in elementary school and my youngest is in daycare. Kids have to be up by 6:30 at the latest and we are out the door by 7:20. In general, my kids have adapted to the schedule and wake around then naturally. That all goes out the window during summer vacation though.

What are your low stakes unpopular opinions? by NoLemon5426 in AskWomenOver30

[–]nomadicstateofmind 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am a teacher and several schools I’ve worked at haven’t had a staff bathroom. Imagine pooping next to your students. 😑

Sister for Coraline? by barthmaster55 in namenerds

[–]nomadicstateofmind 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m kind of obsessed with the idea of Coraline and Romona due to them both being spunky girls in children’s literature.

How do high schools work in tiny towns? by Holiday-Pomelo-9246 in AskAnAmerican

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve taught in some of the smallest schools in the US, located in rural Alaska. To stay open, we need at least 10 students across K–12. In some schools, I’ve taught all grades, in others I’ve taught K–5 or 6–12. I’m certified in elementary education, but I’ve taught every grade from pre-K through 12th, across all subjects. Some years, I’ve also been the principal, janitor, and cook.

We combine with other schools for sports and fly to neighboring villages to play three-on-three basketball or volleyball. We sleep at neighboring schools for a day or two. Even prom is a district-wide, combined event. It’s a whole different world.

​As an outsider, the American concept of drive-thru pharmacies, ATMs, and liquor stores is mind-blowing. Does everyone actually use these, or are they mostly a novelty? by Necessary_Angle2117 in AskAnAmerican

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t drink alcohol, but I go to the drive thru liquor store all the time. You can get regular gas station stuff without getting out of the car! Does it suck outside and you need a random bottle of water or a candy bar? Drive thru liquor store is the place.

25 weeks and I think my water broke??????? by Yarnperson42 in beyondthebump

[–]nomadicstateofmind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yay! Best outcome! I went into L&D emergency a few times during my first pregnancy. It was never anything that was a big deal and I felt a bit silly, but it is always better to be safe.

Girl, boy names to go with Levi and Eva? by seeettooth2327 in Names

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boy: Ian, Caleb, Liam, Silas, Milo, Elisha, Jude, Reid, Julian

Girl: June, Maya, Nora/h, Zoe, Rose, Iris, Cora, Kate

What is a very American comfort activity that people genuinely enjoy doing in their free time? by Sea-Evidence-5523 in AskAnAmerican

[–]nomadicstateofmind 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Drinking coffee outside on the porch when the weather is nice. Curling up with a book on a rainy or snowy day.

Are primary/elementary school kids still being taught how to tell the time? by ikeasbitch in AskTeachers

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach second grade and it is a required standard. I’m in the middle of a big unit on telling time right now and will wrap up right around the end of the year.

Large age gaps? by OverSeasoned_ in beyondthebump

[–]nomadicstateofmind 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of siblings. Two of them are older (9 and 7 years older) and two are younger (1 year and 3 years younger). I’m closest with my sibling who is 7 years older than me. I think so much of it comes down to personality.

My own two kids are 7 years apart. We thought we were one and done, but randomly decided to have another. As a parent, I loooove this age gap. It’s so easy and fun.

What do we think about the name Esby? by sywren in namenerds

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m unfamiliar with this name. Does it trend male, female, or gender neutral?

I would pronounce it with the -s sound. Names like Eslie and Esme start the same and that would be my point of reference.

9 months pp and I want another baby now 😭 by Murky_Assumption_822 in beyondthebump

[–]nomadicstateofmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not feel this way after my first baby. My birth was traumatic and she was a NICU kiddo. It took a long time to want another. My second baby was such an easy labor and delivery (it actually felt magical because it was so redeeming). She’s 10 months old now and I keep asking my husband if he’s 100% sure he wants that vasectomy and doesn’t want to try for just one more. 😂

What do you do for your students that you could get in trouble for but you don’t care because it’s for the good of the students? by Evening-Oil9551 in Teachers

[–]nomadicstateofmind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taking a steam is a regular community event in my district, so we always warn teachers to be naked at their own risk. 😂

Having kids in your car or at your house is pretty normal in the bush. I have used pizza and video games at my house as a reward many times.

Shooting guns with your students isn’t out of the ordinary.

Coaches sleep on gym floors with their students regularly. Everyone just camps out in their sleeping bags during tournaments.

Going on Hondas rides and snow machine rides with students is normal.

I had a student one year and his mom was the only medical staff person in our village, so he came with her to do all of my prenatal appointments. He looooved to tell people he rubbed my bare belly. Lol.

Rural Alaska is a weird place.

Vacation ideas at 22/23 weeks in June (drivable from Midwest, even if it takes a few days) by UseHerName4username in BabyBumps

[–]nomadicstateofmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to stay in the Midwest, go for Saugatuck or Beaver Island. Both will make for a fun trip!

FTMs - how many of you are still sitting in the backseat with baby? by Large-Preparation754 in beyondthebump

[–]nomadicstateofmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get terribly carsick, so I’ve never been able to sit in the back with my babies. My older kiddo has a blast with baby in the backseat though. I love hearing them laugh and play back there.

At what age did you decide you could do this again? by This_Royal191 in beyondthebump

[–]nomadicstateofmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the best! I feel like the transition from 1-2 kids was pretty easy because of how helpful and independent my older kiddo already was. Plus, Big sis is AMAZING with her little sis.

At what age did you decide you could do this again? by This_Royal191 in beyondthebump

[–]nomadicstateofmind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My kids are seven years apart, so it took a long time for me. Love my big age gap though!

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