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BubbaJug

@summergirl1211 Nora was actually the one I said I'd be OK with if people couldn't handle all three syllables of Eleanor's name. I think its a lovely name and like it on its own even.

@cpasley I get it. Kids are mean. I was made fun of a lot as a kid for having a "boy" middle name (Jordan)... I didn't give Eleanor the middle be I really loved because her initials would have spelled EAT and I didn't want her to have a hard time. I do love Charlotte though, its a beautiful name. There's an old movie where the mother and father couldn't agree on what to name the baby... So they named her Chantel and the father called her Charlotte and the mother called her Chu-Chu (shu-shu, she was French) and I always think of that when I hear Charlotte.

@cbear2010 ugh!!! My cousin named her daughter Elise and calls her Elsie!!! WTF same amount of letters, completely different name!!

@jodielyn10 you're killing me. Though I love Madeline beyond words. As long as she is a fellow coffee/cheese/cinnabon enthusiast then I'll let Maddie slide

alphahelix

@hijoi - I read your post and immediately thought to myself "well, Joi is short for HiJoi... oh, wait.."

My FC, I just dropped my teething baby off at the IL's for the afternoon so I can "get some cleaning done." I did everything last night after she went to bed so I could sit on my ass all day today. I'm swatting away the mommy guilt as we speak.

Boing214

@BubbaJug I think Eleanor is a beautiful name for a beautiful little girl, and the nickname Ernie makes me smile because it feels like an inside joke between you two. Which is how it should be between a mother and daughter.

grimesk12

Mira still hasn't had her one year appointment. I still haven't found a pediatrician here in GA. Part of it is my fault but also our Health insurance changed the beginning of this month and I still haven't gotten the cards. I did call about that today.

Also I am still nursing Mira in MOTN and whenever she wants on weekends. It's the only way to get her I sleep so I have no plans to stop yet.

snickersforeveryone

I bought Emily a toy for Christmas the day before yesterday (sorry MM).  Last night she had a rough night, and I'm exhausted.  Guess who got her Christmas toy early?  It's distracting her nicely.

Pandril19

MissMusic said:

zpanjwani said:

@aylafsu88 Wow bitten repeatedly?  I would absolutely take issue with this and see if the daycare is implementing a system to rectify this behavior.  I know kids will be kids, but perhaps they need to isolate your LO from this vampire kid.  ::hugs::  I know how awful it feels to see your kid hurt.

I agree.  I can see an incident happening once or twice, but if my kid was always being targeted you bet I'd say something.  It may mean keeping certain kids apart, or something as simple as keeping a better eye on them.

Elissa's been bitten _several_ times.  It sucks, I feel bad for E, but I'd personally rather her still get to interact and play with the other kids then keep getting separated to protect her.  I know the DC is working to redirect the behavior in the other child and it's a phase they'll get through.

We just thought it was funny that the incident report used to say "a friend bit her" and now says "a child".    I mentioned it when signing the sheet on day and said "Oh, not a friend this time?" and the receptionist said , "Well not anymore!!"

StokedWifey

Sometimes when I read your comments and questions about nursing, I get jealous.  It's something I wanted so bad and the NICU screwed me royally.  I feel like I really missed out and it makes me sad.  He could never latch because of nipple confusion, so we had to use a shield, which gave me terrible mastitis over and over.  

aylafsu88

MissMusic said:

I asked DH this week if he wanted a separation.  I do not want one, but I've been getting "that feeling" for a while now that he's not happy.

He said he does not want one.  I believe him, for now.

@MissMusic I am sorry that you two are going through a rough time right now.  I know that moving, trying to sell the house, and the job situation can make things stressful.  I hope that you two can reconnect and things get better.

SallySunrise

zpanjwani said:

MissMusic said:

I asked DH this week if he wanted a separation.  I do not want one, but I've been getting "that feeling" for a while now that he's not happy.

He said he does not want one.  I believe him, for now.

Wow, shit just got real.  Thank goodness you guys are both on the same page about wanting to remain together.  Good luck and we are here if you need us.



^^What she said. That's big stuff, MM. I've been through some pretty rough times in my marriage, so if you ever need to talk I'm here. We threw the D word around for a while, so I know what that's like. Even when you both say NO, it's a big knife to the heart of the relationship just knowing you're in a place where the question's gotta be asked. It sucks, and I'm so sorry you're there.

Hugs hugs hugs

Boing214

MissMusic said:

UPDATE to my grandfather being in Portugal:

I JUST got a text.  He fell on the street, broke his nose and his front teeth.  Lots of blood.  He is in bad shape.

You know...we all told him he was too old to go, but no one wanted to deny him 1 last trip.  I feel bad for him and I wish he would realize he's 20 yrs old anymore, because he's always getting hurt.  At his age, any injury can be serious.  GAH.

@MissMusic Oh no! Hopefully he's able to feel better soon. Is he going to have to stay there for recovery or will he be able to get back to the states?

StokedWifey

@MissMusic, I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble.  I can imagine the stresses with moving, selling the house, etc are pretty overwhelming and aren't doing much for your marriage.  I'm glad y'all are on the same page with wanting to stay together and hope things improve greatly and very, very rapidly.  I hate that your grandfather is having a rough trip.  

nesenotes

@missmusic we are all here if you ever need us. Glad you guys are on the same page. Sorry about your grandpa the poor guy.

@bellaxanthe hopefully she'll outgrow it quickly. Its easy for me to forget that its probably just as hard for the parent of the biter. Emery doesn't bite but she doesn't look when she walks and frequently steam rolls other children. All I can say is sorry. she's been known to literally sit on other children too.

Boing214

I just gave in and am having another piece of pie at work. This makes 3. X_X

RTaylor12

@JodieLyn10 Taylor was thisclose to being Madeline. The only reason we nixed it was because Maddie is so popular because of all the Madisons. If that trend dies down a little before our next girl, it's still a big consideration. Don't get mad at me if your LO is a girl and we "steal" your baby name! Haha

I agree w/ the double-name thing too. (Coming from a Rebecca who goes by Becky!)

reinedecajun

fishybride82 said:

Do people hate me because I call my kid Tommy? I actually like nicknames and I'm jealous I never had one (I'm Danielle and refused to let people call me Danny- that's my dad).

When T was born I was disappointed because he had hair. I wanted a Baldy so bad. He has to go get his second haircut tomorrow. : (

I call Frankie BullFrog...I mean how much worse can ya get?

C&Csmommy

@missmusic I am so sorry you are going through all of this! We are all here for you! Hugs to you!!

My FC is I am doing the bare minimum for grocery shopping next week before my c-section because my mom is coming to help with the boys and will buy all the groceries we are "out" of! I love when she comes to stay because I don't have to lift a finger to cook or clean! I only get to see her every couple if months so I take full advantage and I do feel guilty but she LOVES feeling "needed" and I love relaxing!

snickersforeveryone

@missmusic, I missed your post yesterday.  I'm so sorry you are going through such a rough time.  DH and I went through two rough patches, one in which we each thought the other wanted a divorce.  It's so painful.  Please know that we are all here for you if you want to talk, and that you are in our thoughts. 

Also, sorry to hear about your grandfather...I hope his injuries heal quickly.