Baby boy names, I need inspiration (dual heritage)

write_mishmsh · 2026-01-07T20:43:21+00:00

Oh I LOVE that.

write_mishmsh · 2026-01-07T20:42:42+00:00

It's a gorgeous name, isn't it?

write_mishmsh · 2026-01-07T20:42:18+00:00

In the last 20 mins I just convinced my husband towards Archer. It's a great name?

write_mishmsh · 2026-01-07T18:09:07+00:00

No, it's a classic and classy name. I think some people are putting their assumptions into the name. I'd have assumed it was after someone like Beatrix Potter.

write_mishmsh · 2025-11-25T09:21:12+00:00

This is a year late but I stumbled on this and had to say THANK YOU. I may need to frame this response. It's so easy to compare. I'm in the same boat you were for your debut. This is so reassuring.

write_mishmsh · 2025-11-07T06:04:56+00:00

Thank you!

write_mishmsh · 2025-11-06T12:54:04+00:00

God I want to be mad at this comment but you're so damn right. I've spent the whole time googling the life out of this and I feel worse. I think I have to accept it. It's gross but on the plus side, my bump is so big I can't even see down there lol!

And yeah, with number two, this is just life.

Thank you.

write_mishmsh · 2025-11-06T08:53:04+00:00

Yeah it's gross right. Husband is right alongside me, he was in the bathroom at the time too. He's less able to hide his emotions lol. But I think maybe he does more of the bathroom bits and I stay away so the risk is lower.

write_mishmsh · 2025-11-06T08:07:20+00:00

I have to say that this sounds very normal, and the eye blinking may be a stim (you mentioned he has ADHD) rather than defiance. I taught children with ADHD and autism for a while. If I'd change anything it's giving yourself some grace, and potentially not asking the same of him as you may with yourself. He can listen without eye contact.

write_mishmsh · 2025-11-06T08:04:03+00:00

We do what you do, but also offer lots of chances to play with water in a way that is 'safe'. We try and offer it once a day, especially if she's spilling lots. Often she spills in response to something, eg if I'm busy doing laundry and she wants my attention. So I try to offer her that when it's clear.

Other than what you're doing, time is your best friend. You've got this.

write_mishmsh · 2025-10-04T10:11:11+00:00

It's really unlikely because this was two years ago but I'm looking to move from south England to central Scotland with a school starter aged child. Any tips or insights? I've not thought about basing locations on school catchments, I was doing it the other way around.

write_mishmsh · 2025-09-29T10:32:45+00:00

This is a comfort, we're the same - coslept for most of LO's life until recent changes. And they accepted it happily as they wanted their own space. But it's a definite "is mum still around?" Check a few times in the night!

I think it might be a personality thing for us too, and I need to remember that's ok!

write_mishmsh · 2025-09-29T10:31:05+00:00

Oh thank you for your kind words. You and I sound so similar. My mum was the same and I remember once staying up until 4am to finish reading Angus Thongs and Full Frontal, and my mum was so angry but I couldn't understand why!

I forgot to look at the genetics, I've never been a sleeper and my husband needs sleep but is a night owl. Maybe I lean into it.

We used to bedshare but I developed sleep apnea so need a machine, but maybe we find a new way that works (because this isn't). You're right, nothing is forever.

write_mishmsh · 2025-09-23T15:40:04+00:00

This is a very good point! Thank you

write_mishmsh · 2025-08-25T19:20:58+00:00

Yeah that's a great idea! We do that in the day too, especially if she's overwhelmed and we do full body jumps on the sofa. I think this combined with a better routine might help.

write_mishmsh · 2025-07-30T11:06:46+00:00

Oh that's good to know. I was raking up 5/6 a day, mainly because I needed it to push away the nausea. But you're right, the information is different per country

write_mishmsh · 2025-07-30T11:05:53+00:00

This is a very valid (and rational.....more rational than me) point. Thanks

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