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Post by snowyowl on Dec 30, 2017 11:59:21 GMT -6
What do you think of the name Parker? A last minute add to the list. DH decided he doesn't want to use Asher as a 1st name since he might get called ass-er. I think I like Parker better than Asher. William is my favorite from your list, lots of cute nicknames and also nice as is.
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 30, 2017 12:11:07 GMT -6
sunfrogger I have three too, a tula, mei tai & solly! Can’t have enough IMO 😂 I have an ergo, LÍLLÉbaby, ring sling, woven wrap and a K'tan. I had a mei tei with DS but I never used it so I gave it away. The lilebaby is new because I wanted one Thant can forward face. OK so I have a ring sling, a Complete All Seasons by Lillebaby, a ktan and a boba stretchy wrap I'm actually trying to sell right now bc I never used it. And an Embossed if this sale goes thru.. But it was definitely a price glitch so I'm nervous. I tried a bunch of ssc at a local baby wearing meeting and fell in love with the lille!
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Post by amesie on Dec 30, 2017 12:20:22 GMT -6
In my scavenger hunt looking for DD’s bubble guppie toys, I found one of her favorite books that’s been missing for forever and she always asks for it. She was so happy and came up to me like 10 minutes later and put her arm around me and said “Thank you so much mama for finding my book”... sweetest 😍
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Post by benandjerrys on Dec 30, 2017 12:25:09 GMT -6
Does anyone know how to upload a file? I came across this crazy excel chart from my insane birth prep and was thinking I could share it here if anyone is interested.
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Post by benandjerrys on Dec 30, 2017 12:27:10 GMT -6
Also, can someone come tell my H to snap out of this crabby mood?
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Post by snowyowl on Dec 30, 2017 12:57:09 GMT -6
I’m having cold feet re: our name. I put my energy into subtly encouraging DH to get on board with the name from our list I thought I liked most that he would get into (there are other names I prefer but he seemed really bleh on those or outright vetoed). Now it seems like he’s on board and we might actually have a name! Except now I’m starting to obsess about the negatives. The name is Ewan and I’m concerned that people will call him “ew-en” instead of “yoo-en” - both accidentally and possibly on purpose as he gets older and kids start teasing each other. Plus there is no nickname, which I tend to see as a negative for no particular reason aside from the fact that humans tend to find nicknames for anything and it might end up being “you” or “ew”.
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Post by yellow711 on Dec 30, 2017 13:08:08 GMT -6
My football team is in a bowl game today and DH is off so I am making a bunch of yummy appetizers and we are watching that. No big plans for the rest of the weekend! Which team?
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Post by tiffrobot on Dec 30, 2017 13:19:30 GMT -6
aprilz81 do you watch World Juniors? I know you are into NHL. I love World Junior time, but I was so tired I fell asleep during the big game yesterday haha. Don’t worry, I woke up in time for the end of the third and OT 😒😉
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 30, 2017 13:20:59 GMT -6
I’m having cold feet re: our name. I put my energy into subtly encouraging DH to get on board with the name from our list I thought I liked most that he would get into (there are other names I prefer but he seemed really bleh on those or outright vetoed). Now it seems like he’s on board and we might actually have a name! Except now I’m starting to obsess about the negatives. The name is Ewan and I’m concerned that people will call him “ew-en” instead of “yoo-en” - both accidentally and possibly on purpose as he gets older and kids start teasing each other. Plus there is no nickname, which I tend to see as a negative for no particular reason aside from the fact that humans tend to find nicknames for anything and it might end up being “you” or “ew”. i like it but I would be hesitant to use it due to possible pronunciation problems...would Evan be appealing to you? Like I said though, I do like it!
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 30, 2017 13:22:35 GMT -6
We are home! I am so happy to be out of that hospital. My roommate was insufferable and the food sucked. I am so happy to be home and seeing G. I missed her so much. She hasn’t been eating as much and she has been boycotting naps but I think that’s because I haven’t been home.
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Post by ajetter on Dec 30, 2017 13:37:53 GMT -6
I sorted and started laundry, got three girls dressed for the day, cleaned out the fridge, made lunch for everyone, and cleaned up the kitchen/picked up so I could start the roomba. I could definitely go for a nap right now, but DD3 is napping so I need to try and get the freezer cleaned and a shower taken without her underfoot!!!
But my fridge looks so nice. It’s ridiculous how little stuff like that can make me giddy. Lol.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2017 13:39:27 GMT -6
My football team is in a bowl game today and DH is off so I am making a bunch of yummy appetizers and we are watching that. No big plans for the rest of the weekend! Which team? Iowa State!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 30, 2017 13:40:17 GMT -6
There is a ridiculous amount of cologne going on in the other half of this room. I can’t with your roommates! At least it will be a funny memory. Luckily you will be home soon.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 30, 2017 13:42:57 GMT -6
I’m having cold feet re: our name. I put my energy into subtly encouraging DH to get on board with the name from our list I thought I liked most that he would get into (there are other names I prefer but he seemed really bleh on those or outright vetoed). Now it seems like he’s on board and we might actually have a name! Except now I’m starting to obsess about the negatives. The name is Ewan and I’m concerned that people will call him “ew-en” instead of “yoo-en” - both accidentally and possibly on purpose as he gets older and kids start teasing each other. Plus there is no nickname, which I tend to see as a negative for no particular reason aside from the fact that humans tend to find nicknames for anything and it might end up being “you” or “ew”. I’m a Ewan McGregor fan way back to Moulin Rouge so I’m into it but I see what you are saying. You had a great list of Irish names.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 30, 2017 13:45:45 GMT -6
Also, can someone come tell my H to snap out of this crabby mood? When there’s 3 weeks or less until baby there’s no time to be crabby. Just think of how today would be on broken sleep and baby + toddler needs. Relish in the freedom. I keep reminding myself it’s all coming to an end soon. This is very dun dun dun of me but it’s true!
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 30, 2017 13:46:17 GMT -6
aprilz81 do you watch World Juniors? I know you are into NHL. I love World Junior time, but I was so tired I fell asleep during the big game yesterday haha. Don’t worry, I woke up in time for the end of the third and OT 😒😉 I didn't follow this round other than I saw that USA beat Canada.
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Post by rebeccabunch on Dec 30, 2017 13:48:58 GMT -6
I followed through and got everything but the tree down and into storage boxes. After nap, H will take them to the attic. Tomorrow I clean out my office which becomes the baby’s room. I need to take advantage of this momentum. It feels good to get these things done. ajetter thanks for the car seat set up help. I want to avoid going back there. It’s the worst! You’re also inspiring me to clean out my fridge and freezer.
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Post by yellow711 on Dec 30, 2017 14:00:49 GMT -6
A coworker of mine went to Iowa State. Last I saw, they were winning!!
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Post by amesie on Dec 30, 2017 14:01:37 GMT -6
I’m having cold feet re: our name. I put my energy into subtly encouraging DH to get on board with the name from our list I thought I liked most that he would get into (there are other names I prefer but he seemed really bleh on those or outright vetoed). Now it seems like he’s on board and we might actually have a name! Except now I’m starting to obsess about the negatives. The name is Ewan and I’m concerned that people will call him “ew-en” instead of “yoo-en” - both accidentally and possibly on purpose as he gets older and kids start teasing each other. Plus there is no nickname, which I tend to see as a negative for no particular reason aside from the fact that humans tend to find nicknames for anything and it might end up being “you” or “ew”. i like it but I would be hesitant to use it due to possible pronunciation problems...would Evan be appealing to you? Like I said though, I do like it! +1... when i read this post i pronounced it Ew-en in my head and didn’t even realize that wasn’t how to pronounce it until I kept reading
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Post by amesie on Dec 30, 2017 14:03:15 GMT -6
Also, can someone come tell my H to snap out of this crabby mood? When there’s 3 weeks or less until baby there’s no time to be crabby. Just think of how today would be on broken sleep and baby + toddler needs. Relish in the freedom. I keep reminding myself it’s all coming to an end soon. This is very dun dun dun of me but it’s true! I keep reminding myself of this too during the hard times of the day. But instead of making me calm down, it makes me panic on how I’ll handle it with a newborn in the mix! 😩
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2017 14:08:31 GMT -6
I’m having cold feet re: our name. I put my energy into subtly encouraging DH to get on board with the name from our list I thought I liked most that he would get into (there are other names I prefer but he seemed really bleh on those or outright vetoed). Now it seems like he’s on board and we might actually have a name! Except now I’m starting to obsess about the negatives. The name is Ewan and I’m concerned that people will call him “ew-en” instead of “yoo-en” - both accidentally and possibly on purpose as he gets older and kids start teasing each other. Plus there is no nickname, which I tend to see as a negative for no particular reason aside from the fact that humans tend to find nicknames for anything and it might end up being “you” or “ew”. I love the name Ewan and it is one of the most pronounceable Irish names IMO. People are always dumb when it comes to names - DD1 is Adeline and DD2 is Corinne and people manage to pronounce both of those wrong all the time. Wut.
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Post by ajetter on Dec 30, 2017 14:17:01 GMT -6
rebeccabunch I don’t know if it would work in the Acadia, but with just three I’ve heard people say remove one of the captains chairs (or in some cars they fold flat), and put both older kids in the back. You have to climb in but you’re doing both kids and you have more room? But really, it wasn’t a huge deal having her back there because she could buckle and unbuckle the harness herself. We didn’t move her to a belt (still in the high back) until she was 6ish (and 46 inches per the car seat manual), and didn’t switch her to a backless booster until she was 7. She’s a shorty, not excessively thin, but still at almost 8 she’s barely 50 pounds. So I’m with you on wanting to keep them properly restrained for as long as possible!
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Post by snowyowl on Dec 30, 2017 14:29:04 GMT -6
I’m having cold feet re: our name. I put my energy into subtly encouraging DH to get on board with the name from our list I thought I liked most that he would get into (there are other names I prefer but he seemed really bleh on those or outright vetoed). Now it seems like he’s on board and we might actually have a name! Except now I’m starting to obsess about the negatives. The name is Ewan and I’m concerned that people will call him “ew-en” instead of “yoo-en” - both accidentally and possibly on purpose as he gets older and kids start teasing each other. Plus there is no nickname, which I tend to see as a negative for no particular reason aside from the fact that humans tend to find nicknames for anything and it might end up being “you” or “ew”. I love the name Ewan and it is one of the most pronounceable Irish names IMO. People are always dumb when it comes to names - DD1 is Adeline and DD2 is Corinne and people manage to pronounce both of those wrong all the time. Wut. Fair enough! I have a super simple, but unusual, name and people read it wrong all the time. I guess if I can handle it DS2 can too... and it isn’t like he will be a baby forever. He can tell people how to say it eventually. I’m not sure if I am really worried about it, or just looking for reasons to worry because I’m afraid of commitment 😛
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Post by snowyowl on Dec 30, 2017 14:33:41 GMT -6
i like it but I would be hesitant to use it due to possible pronunciation problems...would Evan be appealing to you? Like I said though, I do like it! +1... when i read this post i pronounced it Ew-en in my head and didn’t even realize that wasn’t how to pronounce it until I kept reading Yea, I wouldn’t care if people always had to ask, I’m more concerned that people will assume they know and I’ll discover weeks after the fact that his teachers are calling him ew-an. We would have to raise him to have a big enough personality to correct people from a young age😆 Evan isn’t really what I’m looking for. I will recheck our old list but DH is going to roll his eyes so hard they might fall out of his head.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 30, 2017 15:23:07 GMT -6
I love the name Ewan and it is one of the most pronounceable Irish names IMO. People are always dumb when it comes to names - DD1 is Adeline and DD2 is Corinne and people manage to pronounce both of those wrong all the time. Wut. Fair enough! I have a super simple, but unusual, name and people read it wrong all the time. I guess if I can handle it DS2 can too... and it isn’t like he will be a baby forever. He can tell people how to say it eventually. I’m not sure if I am really worried about it, or just looking for reasons to worry because I’m afraid of commitment 😛 I have a very unique name & spent my whole life telling people how to say it. It was annoying in high school but otherwise I’m totally cool with it. Although we did give DD a very simple & easy name to avoid this for her own life lol. FTR I love Ewan
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 30, 2017 15:29:59 GMT -6
rebeccabunch we usually leave up our decorations through most of January. This year Wife took them all down this week while she worked from home.
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 30, 2017 15:30:19 GMT -6
What do you think of the name Parker? A last minute add to the list. DH decided he doesn't want to use Asher as a 1st name since he might get called ass-er. Love it.
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 30, 2017 15:33:14 GMT -6
snowyowl I love Ewan and think you should stick with it!!!
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 30, 2017 15:34:25 GMT -6
Does anyone know how to upload a file? I came across this crazy excel chart from my insane birth prep and was thinking I could share it here if anyone is interested. I’m 99% sure you cannot upload a file to pro boards. You should upload it to Dropbox or google drive or similar and then link it. 😊
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 30, 2017 16:06:01 GMT -6
I also love Parker, flippinchica! I have a student with that name this semester and he seems like a really great kid! Any other teachers find it majorly gets in the way of choosing names?! Ugh.
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