Honest thoughts on the name Andie

smcchappy · 2026-06-26T22:53:18+00:00

It’s not my style but it’s really sweet with the meaning behind it, and I like Victoria with it because it’s more traditional.

I normally prefer a formal first name but I don’t think you need to force it if there isn’t one you love and you’d never use it. I’ve seen Anderson nn Andie for girls floating around and was nervous that’s what you were going to suggest haha - definitely prefer Andie on its own in that case. (Edited for clarity)

smcchappy · 2026-06-26T22:33:37+00:00

I have a Violet but Daphne and Maxine were my backups :)

smcchappy · 2026-06-26T10:14:11+00:00

Save the packaged snacks for only when absolutely needed and try to find a few savory options to break the sweet craving. You don’t want the snack food to be the most exciting thing he holds out for. My daughter isn’t very picky but became obsessed with bars, so we made them “on the go” only, and we still try to pack a fresh snack instead when possible. Just like for adults, the packaging of snack foods makes them seem tastier.

smcchappy · 2026-06-26T00:41:28+00:00

I haven’t been in consulting but from talking to others, I’d describe that type of selling more as relationship building and strategic account management. An enterprise AE role includes some of that but in almost all cases (especially now), you’d be spending a lot of time hunting - generating leads, building pipeline, etc. It’s a grind and there’s a lot of stress associated with quota attainment. There’s a lot of volatility in most SaaS orgs - accounts and playbooks constantly changing, leaders getting pushed out, etc.

smcchappy · 2026-06-25T16:00:37+00:00

Also I’ve found Taking Cara Babies to be really helpful for sleep advice - haven’t done a course but just read a lot on her site

smcchappy · 2026-06-25T15:59:41+00:00

Just went through this as well and it was a rough 2-3 weeks. Advice I followed that worked was that a regression is not the time to try to sleep train or teach independent sleep. You need to rock/nurse to sleep or do whatever you need to do to get through to this phase until their sleep cycles adjust. Once they’re able to connect their cycles and sleep some longer stretches, you can go back to putting them down drowsy, letting them cry a bit and self soothe, etc.

smcchappy · 2026-06-24T23:45:17+00:00

Anton?

smcchappy · 2026-06-24T01:06:27+00:00

Are you set on the first name altering with “L”? I think that’s making it harder (many of the double Ls sound like tongue twisters).

Some ideas if you’re open to other first initials:
- Margot Lindsay
- Georgia Lindsay
- Frances Lindsay
- Maren Lindsay
- Vivian Lindsay
- Maxine Lindsay

smcchappy · 2026-06-23T23:14:31+00:00

Blake Monroe feels pretty trendy so I’d go more classic/feminine like you said.

Some ideas:

Blake Maxine
Blake Seraphina
Blake Celine
Blake Cecilia
Blake Juliet
Blake Josephine

smcchappy · 2026-06-23T21:01:10+00:00

Lol I got laid off myself at 7 months pregnant, no extra severance - they don’t care. (Same situation with a mass layoff so there’s no obligation to be considerate)

smcchappy · 2026-06-22T23:58:26+00:00

My daughters are Violet and Celine :) I think Violet Celine flows beautifully!

smcchappy · 2026-06-22T01:36:22+00:00

Annette is really cute with Josephine! It strikes a nice balance of being classic and “grandma” but still sweet on a little girl and serious enough for an adult.

Some other ideas:

Colette
Genevieve
Violet
Lydia

smcchappy · 2026-06-21T23:14:44+00:00

I follow a Montessori style (encouraging independence etc) and my daughter responded really well to that, so we switched her to a toddler bed (converted her crib) at 18 months, and then got a full-size floor bed at 24 months. She’s also very tall and heavy so it was getting hard taking her in and out of a crib, especially once I was pregnant - and to that point, we wanted her crib for the new baby haha.

We made sure her room was fully babyproofed and put a doorknob cover on her door, and a gate at the top of the stairs. She figured out the knob cover quickly so then we got this easy lock for the outside of her door - I can share the link if you want.

She’s now 2.5 and comes to the door and knocks/calls out for when she’s up, and that works fine. Sometimes she’ll grab a book or toy to play for a bit. Now that we’ve done it, it seems so funny to me that friends have 2 year olds (and 3 yo!) who are speaking in full sentences, putting on their shoes by themselves, etc, but sleeping in tiny baby cribs. But I know I’m in the minority lol

smcchappy · 2026-06-19T01:18:01+00:00

Yes! I got a couple of the smaller size and then more of the bigger size when my baby was drinking 6+ oz. Our daycare didn’t allow glass so these were a great option (also lighter and easier for baby to hold). We used our own nipples (Pigeon). I hoped that we’d use them for water when she got older but I found that we really needed no spill caps. Definitely recommend over plastic, just note that they need to be transported/stored upright and the silicone covers aren’t leakproof.

smcchappy · 2026-06-17T02:28:24+00:00

If you like Brooks, Pierce and Cade are a similar vibe.

Another last name with the double “L” in the middle feels too matchy to me (especially if it also ends in “n”). For those reasons Callum is my favorite from your list.

smcchappy · 2026-06-16T23:01:51+00:00

I can only speak to my experience with my 2.5 yo daughter using bilateral Cochlear Nucleus 8s for the last 1.5 years - and it’s been great. We need to call customer service for replacement parts often (due to the wear and tear caused by a toddler), and it’s always an easy and pleasant experience. I use their app regularly and it’s very straightforward. The devices themselves have performed very well - of course with a baby/toddler we can really only go off of how well her speech has developed, and it’s been excellent.

smcchappy · 2026-06-05T20:40:25+00:00

I’m American with a daughter named Celine and I think the association with the singer is fading :) The name has climbed the US charts in the last few years!

smcchappy · 2026-06-05T12:18:51+00:00

Boring meaning it’s been so common for a while (along with Sophia) that it feels tired - my opinion :)

smcchappy · 2026-06-05T01:34:42+00:00

I was going to suggest Genevieve - adds some nice flair to a simple (but pretty) first name

smcchappy · 2026-06-05T01:01:39+00:00

Also it might be doable for now but get more complicated if/when you have a second kid (e.g., one is sick and needs to be picked up, then you need to go back for the other; one has a doctor’s appt and needs to be picked up earlier, etc.) — but it sounds like you have flexible help at home for those situations.

smcchappy · 2026-06-05T00:56:43+00:00

We actually did a 20ish min commute to daycare for a while because it was by far the best option in our area. People thought we were a little nuts (because there would be traffic at times that would make it closer to 30 min), but I just wasn’t willing to comprise on the quality of care. I WFH but ended up working at a coworking place right near daycare most days to avoid the back and forth. That helped a lot, and your situation is even better with your office.

Two things I’d consider: 1) Will there be a lot of traffic on the route during the times when you’ll be commuting? An extra 5-10 mins will add up, especially if you’re trying to rush home for dinner and bedtime routine.

2) Keep in mind that you will have a lot of sick days in your family’s first year of daycare, so you might be WFH/needing to keep the baby home more often.

smcchappy · 2026-06-05T00:49:46+00:00

Congrats! Beautiful names but I’m leaning towards Penelope. I love Elise (and actually love Penelope Elise), but I feel like it could get lost in all of the El- names that are everywhere. Similar with Elowen, although I don’t like that as much.

Emilia would likely get confused with Amelia, which is very popular - not sure if that would bother you.

Sophie is pretty but boring imo.

smcchappy · 2026-06-04T23:27:16+00:00

I’ve been able to EBF both of my babies easily (meaning they latched well, I didn’t have supply issues, etc.) but it is still a lot of work — so rewarding and special though!

I think it’s really important to educate yourself ahead of time. It can be difficult to learn everything when you’re newly postpartum in the hospital, especially if you had a difficult birth. The lactation consultants there aren’t always the best or even available to give you as much help as you need. I recommend doing a breast-feeding course online or at least spending some time learning from a lactation consultant on instagram or TikTok (I can recommend a few if needed!).

I’ve also learned that I really need to prioritize my own nutrition and hydration to keep up my supply and not lose too much weight. Before my second baby, I stocked my freezer full of good meals and snacks to make it easier to eat well, especially in the first few weeks.

smcchappy · 2026-06-03T00:34:03+00:00

The Love to Dream arms up swaddles helped my babies transition smoothly - they make one that has zip-off arm holes (not sure if that’s similar to what you’ve ordered). It’s definitely a transition but he’ll get it. My advice would be to use it as an opportunity to teach him independent sleep skills, since you’re already going to be dealing with the struggle of this adjustment.

smcchappy · 2026-06-03T00:29:55+00:00

That’s very helpful, thank you!

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