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Help - struggling with pnd and baby has no name

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ActonBell · 20/12/2021 18:48

Title says it really. DS is 2 weeks and has no name and I’m really finding it difficult. Have severe PND - I’ve been here before and I am getting help. He doesn’t sleep unless being held and I’m beside myself with tiredness.

Really want to decide on a name before Christmas.

We’ve been mulling Aidan, Arthur, Charlie, Henry, Rory (though DH doesn’t like Henry). Looking for two syllables or more. Feel in such a fog and terrified of giving him the “wrong” name.

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SleighbellsZ · 20/12/2021 19:28

Aidan or Rory for me!

Just going put some names out there for you;
Harry
Jacob
Joshua
Elliot
Leon
Callum
Daniel
Noah
Oliver
Oscar
Freddie
Alfie
Archie
Tommy
Ethan
Lucas
Rowan

Sorry your struggling Thanks

WeDidntMeanToGoToSea · 20/12/2021 19:26

Rory's lovely. Flowers

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ActonBell · 20/12/2021 19:24

Yes - I am talking to midwives and have perinatal mental health involved. This happened with my first son but I was so hoping to avoid it this time. It seems birth and the associated hormones just break my brain. I was fine until 3 days after he was born. Now I’m having intrusive thoughts, deep depression, panic attacks, etc.

Thank you for the support about our name possibilities.

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OrangeAndYellowAndBlue · 20/12/2021 19:24

I think they are all such good choices, you can't go wrong. So don't worry about the "wrong" name.

Fwiw, I would choose Aidan or Rory, but I like them all.

Good luck to you - I hope things get lots easier soon.

PlainJane1000 · 20/12/2021 19:23

Congratulations and sorry for your struggles I hope it gets easier. I would cross off Henry if DH doesn't like. From the others all are solid names so maybe consider which rolls best with your surname?
Good luck

WreathSupreme · 20/12/2021 18:56

You need to speak to your health visitor about how you’re feeling. Is dh supporting you enough? Flowers
I like Aidan and Rory from your list.

CeeceeBloomingdale · 20/12/2021 18:55

They are all nice names, I don't think any would be a bad choice.

Marlena1 · 20/12/2021 18:54

Congratulations! Sorry you are having such a hard time, hope you feel better soon. Of your list I love Aidan and like CharlieSmile