A mom has revealed that she changed her son’s name after just 6 months!
Having a new baby is one of life’s greatest joys.
However, it also comes with one huge decision — what the newborn’s name will be?
For one mom in North Carolina, it seems her initial decision didn’t age well…
As she changed her son’s name just months after she gave birth because she “felt uncomfortable saying it out loud.”
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Now, there’s nothing quite as rewarding as parenthood.
The love between you and your child is something unlike any other feeling on earth… It’s a pretty magical thing.
Although you try and do the best for your child…
Everyone has an opinion on what you’re doing wrong.
There are many things that make parenthood irritating…
But there’s one thing pretty much every parent out there can relate to, which is feeling like you’re not giving your kids the best.
And there are a whole host of controversial decisions to be made around parenting.
It’s safe to say, people have some pretty strong opinions…
Like, for example, how to split duties between parents…
With single parenting being even tougher!
And modern parents have even more stresses to go through.
Technology has made the already hard job of parenting even trickier — especially as kids grow older.
There’s another big issue for parents, these days.
The highly topical issue of helicopter parenting.
It can be tricky to toe the line between responsible and overprotective.
But it’s important to foster independence and trust in your kids, to risk a serious rebellion down the line.
It often all comes down to communication.
And making sure your kids feel they can come to you with their problems will always make things easier.
Respect is another pertinent issue when it comes to parenting.
As a lack of respect is really what most fights between parents and kids come down to.
Patience is also key.
As any parent will tell you, you need the patience of a saint on some days.
The feeling of inadequacy can also bring parents down.
But if you’re trying your best, rest assured — you’re being a top-level parent!
Trying to instill discipline is key.
But, let’s be honest — it’s not always possible! Sometimes kids just aren’t in the mood to be obedient.
There’s something else that can make parenting seem scary.
That feeling that there just isn’t enough time!
Not only do days rush past when you’re super busy taking care of a little one…
But you want to treasure the precious, fleeting moments of your child’s early days (and years).
Dealing with fear is another big issue of parenting.
With a world out there that feels vast and frightening, it can be tempting to wrap you child up in cotton wool.
But you need to allow your child to experience life for themselves!
So long as they always know they can rely on you to help them out in times of need!
A lot of good parenting actually relies on relinquishing of control.
Which is, as any parent knows, easier said than done.
But you’ve got this!
The very fact you’re concerned about becoming a better parent means you’re already doing a great job!
Now, back to North Carolina and the mom whose son’s name made her feel “really uncomfortable.”
As per Tyla, Jen Hamilton found that when she introduced her son, his name didn’t always garner a positive reaction.
She revealed that often people responded to her son’s name saying it was an “interesting” name, rather than complimenting it.
The mom said “after a few months it wasn’t feeling right.”
She said: “I started to feel really uncomfortable saying Aspen out loud as it just didn’t seem to fit him.”
Hamilton said she discussed the move to change the name with her partner Brian.
“With our first child we’d been very set on a name but with our second we were struggling to find the right one and just settled on Aspen after seeing it on a Pinterest list of outdoor names.
“I thought it would fit when he was born but after a couple of months I was struggling with it,” she confessed.
“People suggested that he might be bullied if it was shortened to ‘A**’ when he is older and I started to pretend I didn’t hear people asking his name.
“It was an exciting time trialing names for him.
“It’s hard to name a baby you’ve never met so it was easier now we knew him,” she said.
The mom revealed the new name that they settled on instead was Luke.
“Now we love Luke and think it is perfect for him, we’re so glad we changed it.
“I feel like it should be illegal to choose a name when you’re pregnant. We’re very glad we changed the name as it’s exactly what he’s supposed to be,” she added.
What do you think?