BabyandBump Lingo & Abbreviations

[ickle pand]

Broody is when you see other babies and want one of your own.

 

[LillyTame]

Ok, thank you...I was thinking so by the way it was being used, but wanted to make sure it wasn't something more technical! AND boy am I ever BROODY!

 

[Sanka7]

What's BLW ?

 

[ickle pand]

It's Baby Led Weaning which is an alternative method to the TW (Traditional weaning) method of starting with puréed foods.

 

[susannah14]

I know CIO is cry it out, but what is CC?

 

[ickle pand]

CC is controlled crying

 

[susannah14]

Thanks!

 

[AngelUK]

Is DF Dear Friend? And if so does this indicate that though he is the father of the baby, he is not the mum's partner?

 

[makecaker]

What is 'taken' usually on teen mums signatures?

 

[ickle pand]

DF is Dear Fiancé and I think taken means that they're not single.

 

[AngelUK]

Ohh right! Thanks

 

[tasha41]

What is 'taken' usually on teen mums signatures?

In a relationship.

 

[BabyF3verr]

Thank you! This helped me out tremendously!

 

[Ezza]

What is a 'rainbow' as in child ? Sound stupid now.... x

 

[ickle pand]

It's a baby born after a loss/losses. As in the rainbow after the storm.

 

[Ezza]

thankyou x

 

[Amalloy]

Ah, i am brand new to this and this will most definitely come in handy!! Thank you!!

 

[2011butterfly]

How do I use the "Multi-quote" function? - It's ok I've figured it out now!!

 

[Baby France]

Sometimes it helps to double check

 

[Blueberri]

DF - dear fiancé
DG - dear girlfriend
DW - dear wife
CTTW - come to terms with
IDK - I don't know
ATM - at the moment (yes I know this has two meanings but the former I put is much quicker to type up! )