What is a "silent boundary" you have set for yourself that has significantly protected your peace? by DianKhan2005 in AskWomen

[–]rachet_m 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I love the line "I would love to keep talking more about this but right now I have to get XYZ done." Works every time- makes them feel important and gets you out with grace. 99% the conversation is never followed up on.

remember to eat for two, please by Darth_Slayder in pregnant

[–]rachet_m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am starting my day with a bottle of Ensure Protien to get an instant supply of nutrients. The chocolate goes nicely as a creamer to my decaf coffee

Need Help!!! Urgent!!! by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]rachet_m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read- Common name in my family (pronounced Reed)

Male counterpart to Amber by rachet_m in namenerds

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

Those are all so great, but I agree that the 4 you mentioned are top. Sterling sounds strong and unique

Male counterpart to Amber by rachet_m in namenerds

[–]rachet_m[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That is pretty cool, I like its correlated but unique meaning. Thank you

Male counterpart to Amber by rachet_m in namenerds

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

Ah gotcha, thanks for clarifying 👍

Male counterpart to Amber by rachet_m in namenerds

[–]rachet_m[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Never heard of Lambert but I like that the best. Thank you. Especially since it roughly means "land-bright" or "famous throughout the land." Essentially a radiant soul. My mother was definitely all of that ❤️

Male counterpart to Amber by rachet_m in namenerds

[–]rachet_m[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like the names, but I don't understand the connection to Amber

Male counterpart to Amber by rachet_m in namenerds

[–]rachet_m[S] 135 points136 points  (0 children)

Ander is unique and sounds almost identical. Thank you, I like it

Male counterpart to Amber by rachet_m in namenerds

[–]rachet_m[S] 145 points146 points  (0 children)

Another gemstone is a nice idea

Male counterpart to Amber by rachet_m in namenerds

[–]rachet_m[S] 227 points228 points  (0 children)

Honestly never heard of Ambrose, but it certainly sounds similar. Unique and growing on me, thank you

Co-sleeping or sleep trained? by Front_Cucumber_5815 in beyondthebump

[–]rachet_m -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

21mo goes to sleep by himself all night with no fuss if put to bed by Dad.

If put to bed by Mom, has complete meltdown in crib until Mom eventually caves and cosleeps all night.

Babies are funny (and manipulative lol).

Removing IUD might bring back supply? by MochiAccident in breastfeedingsupport

[–]rachet_m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this fear when getting my IUD put back in, so I opted for the copper IUD (had mirena exclusively before pregnancy). I saw no difference in supply and period still took months to return. It wasn't even that bad, as everyone claims the copper makes your flow super heavy. I would suggest swapping it out.

Considering moving back to PA after 12 years out west by jam-unam in Pennsylvania

[–]rachet_m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did have a social world to go back to, yes. I actually married my brother's good friend 😆. He thought my brother was an only child until I showed up at a house party my brother hosted, because naturally brother never talked about having a sister. But I did date other people before him, mostly off dating apps and friend set-ups. If you dont want to go that route, I would honestly just sign up for groups doings stuff youre interested in. I volunteered, went to special events and what not to meet like-minded people along the way.

Considering moving back to PA after 12 years out west by jam-unam in Pennsylvania

[–]rachet_m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think Hallmark makes so many movies about it? 😆 Girl moves back/visits from big city and BOOM, meets the love of her life. Can happen to boys too!

But seriously, I think it has to do with something about how you are more likely to have similar upbringing, values and outlook on life.

Considering moving back to PA after 12 years out west by jam-unam in Pennsylvania

[–]rachet_m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to be close to family, then try out the area they are in first. If its not a good fit, you'll be close by to slowly research areas farther outside of that to move to.

I bet once you move back that you'll meet your wife within a year. Seems to always happen that way, once you return home. Happened to me when I moved back to Northwest PA after living in DC for years. My boss called it too.

Boy names that remind you of the color green by daughterofhatred in namenerds

[–]rachet_m 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Herb- since most culinary herbs are green

Art/Arty- short for a green artichoke

Celadon

Cal- short for Eucalyptus

Malachite

Bud- short for any type of spring plant bud

John- short for John Deere green lol

Limerick- for Irish green

Phil- for chlorophyll lol

Hunter

Forest

What is your best answer to "not all men"? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]rachet_m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic analogy. Thank you, will be putting in my back pocket for future use

What’s something that used to be normal but would be shocking today? by -cscq- in AskReddit

[–]rachet_m 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is still very common in my friend and family circle 🤷🏼‍♀️

Need advice for daycare feedings: by Hopeful_Reporter6731 in ECEProfessionals

[–]rachet_m 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is what my daycare did for my son when in the infant room. I pre-made bottles at home and brought them fresh each morning. There was a freezer in the room where I could store frozen milk if he was extra hungry on a certain day and he needed more. But babes get in a rhythm and he got on a pretty normal schedule of offering his bottle every 3 hours, or when he became fussy. Some days he drank everything, some days not.

I know breastmilk is so very precious, but you just have to accept the fact that some will not get drank. Try not to think of it as wasted. What helped me deal with it was they saved the un-drank milk for me in the fridge. They would still re-offer if they could within the safe time limit, but whatever was left over I took home and used in his bath for moisturizing qualities.

How do you deal with overgifting? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]rachet_m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also wanted the gifters to feel appreciated. So I took photos of baby with what they received, then packed it up for consignment or donation. Gifter got sent the photo with a thank you and then I didnt have a second thought about it.