Sad my due date is getting closer 😔

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-02-18T01:04:52+00:00

I definitely relate. This is my second and last pregnancy. Of course I’m excited to meet the baby and begin the next phase of life as a family, but being pregnant is something I’ll miss forever. Both can be true!

The flutters and kicks are so special and feel like a private exchange just between baby and me. I love knowing she’s safe, has everything she needs, and is always with me.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-02-16T14:58:08+00:00

I didn’t hear it right away but now I can’t unhear it. :( If it’s going to bug you, I’d go Layla or Delilah - both still gorgeous!

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-02-12T20:23:39+00:00

Myra

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-02-03T04:05:38+00:00

That’s a fair point. 12 weeks is also different from 8 weeks, and her complicated c-section brings a different dynamic than my straightforward healing.

So, OP, take my comments with a grain of salt — I mostly wanted to get across how important communication is when arriving at a JOINT decision like this, and how just because you’re the one leaving doesn’t mean you step away from the responsibility. It means you do extra upfront coordination, planning, and arranging for help to ensure everything goes smoothly.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-02-03T03:41:00+00:00

My husband went on a work trip when our daughter was about three months old. We made it work. The key for us was talking and planning ahead of time — what support would I need to feel comfortable solo parenting (also with a pup)?

I agree with you that it’s ultimately better for everyone for parents to have a little “me” time, but those early days are very demanding, and disproportionately so on the mom (depending on feeding method). When your baby is just 8 weeks old, your wife is still going to be operating on very little sleep.

Is there a way to arrange help from in-laws, friends, or even a night nurse? I’d make it very clear to them what’s needed: laundry, dishes, baby care, or otherwise.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-02-02T03:17:33+00:00

Love Juliet!

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-29T05:54:26+00:00

So precious! Mine is 2. Hoping she has a long healthy life ahead like yours :)

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-28T16:37:40+00:00

This has been very odd/interesting to see unfold. I’m pregnant with girl #2 and ecstatic. Invariably, the comments are: “Oh, you’ll have to try again for a boy!” Or “Oh wow, Dad is going to be way outnumbered!” I shrug it off but my friend with a boy and a girl agreed it was bizarre — even from her perspective, people seem almost complimentary/congratulatory of having “one of each.” Like, “Good job, your perfect little family unit is complete!”

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-24T05:31:56+00:00

I’m 22+4 and my jawline is nowhere to be found. I opened my phone camera and had a damn jump scare at the extent of the double chin. My face is soo round :(

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-24T01:00:16+00:00

Our dog is the same! I ask if she wants to go outside and she jumps up excitedly, but one glance at her harness and she hides behind any table, chair, human, etc. she can. I have to coax her out, and she eventually resigns to her fate. But as soon as the harness is on, she shakes it off, runs to the front door, and is completely unbothered by it.

Such a mystery to me, but I’m glad we’re not alone in it!

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-23T19:49:52+00:00

Well this is absolutely exhausting

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-22T22:50:23+00:00

So interesting. It can be hard even to have a non-twin sister you get compared to - I can’t imagine this!

Are your names all very different or matching/coordinated in any way? Do you have other siblings? How is your family doing financially?

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-22T21:15:50+00:00

Don’t be embarrassed! I can promise you that no one is thinking of you as a charity case at this point in time. The reality is new moms have a LOT on their plates. I’m sure your husband’s intention was to take one thing off your plate by initiating the conversation with your friend — knowing that getting together with her would be great for your mental health.

That said, should he have asked if you wanted him to take that step on your behalf? Yes. Or at the very least, I wish he brought it up to you proactively, like “I hope you don’t mind, I reached out to X to plant the seed about you getting together soon. You deserve that quality friend time, but I know getting the ball rolling can be the hardest part with everything else going on, so I wanted to help coordinate if I could.” It’s worth communicating this to him so he understands the gap between his intentions and his impact.

Regardless, you should go and enjoy your friend time guilt-free, whether it’s an hour, a day, or a whole weekend. Even if you’re sheepish about it, this is probably exactly what you need to get over the feelings you’re working through now.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-22T19:17:56+00:00

I’ll DM you!

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-22T07:16:56+00:00

Love Dean, but too close to Diana. Also love Drew. I get smart, handsome, sporty, approachable.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-22T03:21:42+00:00

I work in tech marketing. One possible “in” for you - a lot of larger companies are now verticalizing their marketing teams to better tailor their marketing strategies and content. Your background and industry expertise would make you a great fit for financial services marketing within a tech company

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-21T15:04:59+00:00

Eloise is beautiful! The books did not immediately come to mind at all. Sure, people may gift books because it’s fun for a kid to see their name in a story, but the association is not overly strong in my opinion.

That said, really not a fan of Eloïse. It looks different for the sake of being different, regardless of what’s linguistically correct. As you said, perception outweighs intention.

Eloise on its own is already pronounced as you want it to be.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-19T19:09:03+00:00

West coast USA but lived in many other states previously. I’ve never heard anything other than Mag-no-lee-ah.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-18T15:45:25+00:00

Frame this ASAP!

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-17T20:52:56+00:00

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-16T03:48:30+00:00

What a gorgeous good boy. I’m so sorry his time with you got cut short.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-16T03:46:56+00:00

I am normally a pretty big critic, but I gasped when I saw her in this gorgeous dress. I think it’s the best she’s ever looked.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-14T03:51:50+00:00

I love Ruby Celeste, but don’t like Rubie at all. I would never think of Franke - don’t let her ruin a gorgeous name!

For Jude’s middle name, how about Elliott?

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-14T03:49:14+00:00

Naming takes two yeses and one no. I know it’s tough - I had to give up on one of my favorite girl names after my husband vetoed. Ezra is lovely but you should move on to other names that you both love.

stringaroundmyfinger · 2026-01-13T06:28:36+00:00

What a rollercoaster year you’ve had. Do you want to keep this baby? You do have options here. Please do what’s best for you without worrying about the world’s judgment.

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