[name_m]Just[/name_m] coming back around to say hi to those who have been around for a minute. [name_f]My[/name_f] 4th, 5th, & 6th kids were named with the help of these forums. And after we were foster parents, I wanted to have a 7th child, but instead I had a nervous breakdown (true story).
I’m writing a memoir about parenting six kids (and a foster kid)—while bipolar. It’s tentatively called The Sweary Mommy (by [name_f]Lindy[/name_f] Vogel; pen name.). Back when I wrote a few articles for Nameberry, I went by [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] B. [name_m]Miller[/name_m] (in case anyone remembers my Dr. Seuss [name_f]Baby[/name_f] Names, Geek Chic [name_m]Science[/name_m] Names, etc,).
Anyway, hope y’all are doing well. I was thrilled to see one of my favorite names come up on a recent trends list: [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f]. Sigh maybe I’ll have a granddaughter named [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] one day!
I’ll be lurking, looking wistfully at names, and trying not to shamelessly plug my book.
-Laura
Mom of [name_m]James[/name_m], [name_m]Will[/name_m], [name_f]Elise[/name_f], [name_m]Zach[/name_m], [name_m]George[/name_m], & [name_m]Arthur[/name_m]
I absolutely remember you! [name_m]Welcome[/name_m] back, I had wondered about you but also figured if I had a small army I’d be too busy to post too! So exciting to hear that you are writing a book, I hope you keep us updated. And I truly hope your mental health struggles are manageable these days, as I remind myself often, the path is not linear
[name_f]Glad[/name_f] to see you back! It’s nice to see another [name_f]Berry[/name_f] from awhile back pop in. Congratulations on your book and definitely keep us posted on it! As a mother who has mental health struggles too, reading memoirs/books from people who have “been there” is such a lifeline sometimes.
