Thank you for saying this! I thought there was something wrong with me for not wanting a goopy baby put on me. I just don't like goo and I felt like a jerk for having that sensory issue trump immediately holding my baby. I was just worried about throwing up on my baby...which I did not do even though they didn't…

Can you spell it in a way that makes it easy to read or is it a spelling based on another culture (like some irish names or welsh names that look crazy but are super simple and sweet)? If it is another cultural name, then that is fine. If it is made up, make up a phonetic spelling. If it is common and you just want…

I think professor x is so well-known in pop culture and not going away any time soon, so that would be the assumed pronunciation by most. As a substitute teacher I see thousands of names a week and I've only come across a couple Xaviers and they were all ex-zay-vears, but I have also learned to never assume with…

I feel for you. I was able to put together a very well-received wedding for $2000. You have to put in a little extra effort, but you can still do things in a way that is not too pricey, will let you and your fiance be comfortable, and appease the family. Here's my advice: