Posts by atlantafemme

We've had our 20-month-old in these kinds of suits since he started going to the pool/beach. We have some from Coolibar, Target, Babies R Us, Carter's, etc. We still put sunscreen on his face, hands and feet and keep him in hats but I...

We thought a while about Nico and both liked it... but we think we've finally decided on a different name. Of course my partner won't let me tell anyone because DP wants no feedback to affect us and our decision. But in about 12 weeks,...

I'm looking for the same thing. All of the pediatric dentists I've found on the internet around here have terrible online reviews. Please update if you find someone! 

Thanks for all of your suggestions, everyone, and keep 'em coming. We're still undecided... uuuuuuugggghgghghhhhhh! But perhaps this thread will inspire others down the line who are looking for GN names. There are plenty of good ones...

Shoot. We don't watch Dora so I didn't know about Isa the Iguana. I like Shane too but my partner nixed it. Elliot was also a contender but was nixed for being too popular. I'm going to go insane in this name process. Only 13 weeks...

What do you all think of Esa, pronounced "EE-sa"? Does it sound gender-neutral?

Hey folks,   I started a yahoo group called AtlantaOffbeatParents to help connect offbeat parent types (inspired by the blog Offbeat Mama) in the Atlanta area. I don't know if I'm "allowed" to post this sort of thing...

Super~Single~Mama, it's the birthing parent that has to give up the rights, which is why is makes no sense and was bypassed. The one thing that can save the other NC 2nd parent adoptions and make them possible in the future for others...

Hey folks,   Anyone know of any salt water or reverse osmosis pools in Atlanta, preferably inside the perimeter, with swim lessons?   Thanks!

I talked to a friend in NC about this and basically she said the reason this adoption was able to be overturned is b/c there's a law on NC books that states for a 2nd parent to adopt a child, the first (birth/bio) parent has to give up...