u/Ostrich_Low

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My mother has "named" the baby

I (26F) am just over 5 months and a ftm,around 2 weeks ago we found out the baby was a boy and we did not want a big gender reveal or anything so we just casually told our families,everyone was happy and moved on with life.The problem is my mum,hubby and I have been throwing around name ideas but don't have anything specific or sentimental so we just going with it,first my mum decided the name has to have the letter "z" as her other 2 grandkids (my brothers kids,all awesome people) have names with z in them and we didn't agree or disagree as we dont have anything solid as yet however she took that as the go ahead and decided on a name and keeps on reffering to the baby by that name/nickname for said name and even told numerous family members this is the name and bragged about how it was all her idea,it is not a bad name and actually one we had on the list however it is our decision,we've told her multiple times that we have not decided yet and to please stop however she turns it into jokes about how sensitive first time parents are and that how can we not like the name when it has cultural and religious significance etc and we end up looking like AHs. At this point we are definitely not naming the baby that just because of her behaviour and we are hoping by the time the baby comes she will finally get it in her head.Ultimately hubby and I will name the baby what we want (definitely not the one she picked) and hope for the best but for now her behaviour is very frustrating.

For more context: My sil had to stop her last week from buying custom items with said name because she is so convinced of this and apparently she was very upset however I heard it from my brother and not from her directly so thank God for small mercies.

sorry for the format and spelling errors,Im just very irritated

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u/Ostrich_Low — 9 days ago

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Hi

My husband & I will hopefully be travelling to Zanzibar in the first week of June and I would like to know regarding currency,especially in local markets. As a habit we dont generally carry cash and just tap our cards and I would like to know if this would work or is it necessary to have cash. Also if we do have cash is it mor advisable to have shillings or USD.

Sorry if my questions seem a bit stupid,also sorry for the format as I am on mobile

TIA

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u/Ostrich_Low — 9 days ago
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I understand the title sounds very weird but let me explain,when Muslim people go to the bathroom we usually wash with water and use either a hose/jug and recently with my belly getting bigger I've been finding it harder to wash properly down there especially when I'm at work or in a public toilet and would like to know if theres any tips or how others handled it ?

Sometimes when im at home and tired,I just go for a full shower instead as its easier than struggling on the toilet.

Im a first time mum and feel awkward to ask my mum or older sister.

Thanks in advance and sorry if this was weird.

(I am on mobile so please excuse format)

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u/Ostrich_Low — 17 days ago