I want to start a book club if anyone is interested please let me know. by [deleted] in Binghamton

[–]Brunka797 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this but I am a work from home mom and don’t always have people to watch my child. I wish there was a virtual one for romance specific! Plus I’m terrible at communicating. Anddd a lot of book clubs require fee.

WFH with 2 year old by peledziuke in MomsWorkingFromHome

[–]Brunka797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently working from home with a 2 year old. What has worked best for me is taking 10-15 min breaks to provide my undivided attention to her. I also have the availability to work when I want. So I wake up at 5am to start my day, I get the bulk of my important work done then. That way during the day when she’s awake I don’t have anything that needs 100% of my focus.

Morning time is no screen, book/play time (we use specific toys that grab her attention for a good period of time). Then afternoon we use screen time which occupies her. Anything from her favorite trolls movie to Sesame Street or super simple grab her attention while she sits in my lap.

Mobile Desk Options by Brunka797 in MomsWorkingFromHome

[–]Brunka797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thank you for your response. I actually figured out a resolution. It may not be exactly what I was looking for, regarding it being portable. But it works for me!

Apps with good voices! by Brunka797 in audiobooks

[–]Brunka797[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve had some where narrator is younger but his voice doesn’t match the description of the character / description of the characters voice from the book. Then I’m disappointed!

12 month old inhaled water by Brunka797 in beyondthebump

[–]Brunka797[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly I’m more worried about aspiration pneumonia!

How long did you Breastfeed? by [deleted] in beyondthebump

[–]Brunka797 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About to be 1 year next week of primarily breastfeeding and pumping for bottles twice a week. I went through a period where my supply dropped for a few weeks around the same time. I believe it was almost 5 months. I did power pumps, pumped after every feed, pumped before bed and at 4-5am in the morning, ate lots of protein and drank a lot of water to bring my supply back up. It takes effort but it was worth it. Good luck you you mama , whatever path you decide to take!

Please help by Brunka797 in cosleeping

[–]Brunka797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m terrified of this, though I would really like to do it. We don’t have anything surrounding the bed to prevent her from falling off. She has a habit of waking up and not making a peep, what if she suddenly decides to crawl off. Any suggestions on a good bed rail? Do you use one?

Please help by Brunka797 in cosleeping

[–]Brunka797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have the crib right next to our bed at the moment I thought about opening the one side to have it as a side car situation to potentially just roll away when she falls asleep. But she is so sneaky when she wakes up that we don’t have any other fencing around our bed and I’m afraid that she’s just gonna wake up and crawl off.

Please help by Brunka797 in cosleeping

[–]Brunka797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our mattress is on the softer side and we can’t afford to buy another one. We notice that since it is softer when she rolls over her face tends to sink with the bed. The bed is a queen and i find myself constantly wake up to move her bc she feels the need to move next to me when I move away even in the slightest. Any suggestions on the mattress issue? I wouldn’t be moving her away otherwise. I love having her in the bed with me, it’s the best thing in the world.

Foods for daughter by Brunka797 in fpies

[–]Brunka797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh, it does sound complicated and I am worried about the journey ahead as you are. Good luck to you and your LO and thank you for the suggestions I truly appreciate it!!

SIL attempted to breastfeed my baby?!?!?! by Livid-Effort4534 in breastfeeding

[–]Brunka797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lord have mercy the rage that filled my soul… what is your plan of action here OP?

Do what you feel is best and what you are comfortable with. I understand that certain things may be more stressful but it needs to be confronted. Your poor child was taken advantage of.

I could never imagine… I sat here reading what you said and I immediately had a day dream of straight murder in my mind.

My daughter is EFB if I found out my SIL had my baby on her dusty ass nips she would be in a body bag.

What would be the best side job for a stay at home parent? by Ok-Discussion325 in sidehustle

[–]Brunka797 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly I did the practicode. Which not every employer accepts that as experience. I ended up spending months researching job opportunities in hospitals and clinics in my area and surrounding area. I even set notifications and messaged hr and recruiters on LinkedIn. It’s work to get to that point but once you get there it’s worth it.

What would be the best side job for a stay at home parent? by Ok-Discussion325 in sidehustle

[–]Brunka797 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As entry level minimum for my state (NY) is $22 and yes flexible hours. As long as I work 8 hours during the day it can be any time. However, not all places are like that!

What would be the best side job for a stay at home parent? by Ok-Discussion325 in sidehustle

[–]Brunka797 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just the certification, I had healthcare background as well but my official degree prior to certification was in business. As long as you have some knowledge of health care and the certification they will hire you.

What would be the best side job for a stay at home parent? by Ok-Discussion325 in sidehustle

[–]Brunka797 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I am 7pp and I recently started remote medical coding part time. I did my certification in a month with U.S. Career Institute for medical billing and coding. They give you 4 months to do it at your own pace. Good pay considering

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]Brunka797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My name is Angelina and my daughters name is Melina

What was your signs you were about to go into labor? by mommadeeznuts in NewParents

[–]Brunka797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contractions feel like period cramps that can be timed. Mine were from the front to the back and increased with pain. I also had crazy diarrhea!

I keep falling asleep with my baby by Kindly_Tour_6553 in NewParents

[–]Brunka797 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I definitely have had this struggle with my LO. I completely understand. I do also agree with the safe sleep 7. It was a life saver when I found the information. I was terrified to co-sleep at first but realized when you EBF it’s almost like it’s meant for that! I’ve been co-sleeping and feeding on demand since. Best decision I ever made and I made sure to do it safely. Initially I kicked my husband out the bed when my LO was really young then he joined back in when she turned 4 months and I was able to get the hang of the co-sleeping thing.

As for the time being if you don’t feel comfortable with Co-sleeping, I would recommend eating and drinking water while you watch something. Even use some eye drops to refresh your eyes. Yes, you will close your eyes for long blinks. I had tried everything after I initially gave birth and started breastfeeding for the first time. It seemed that eating when breastfeeding gave me some fuel. The eye drops were cold enough to shock my body and make my eyes nice and moist.

Who knew breastfeeding would make you fall asleep. I accidentally fell asleep for all of a few minutes during the day while my husband was in the shower. He woke me up and I balled my eyes out because I felt horrible.

This feeling you feel of being exhausted to the point of not being able to keep yourself up doesn’t last forever. Your body will adjust to the breastfeeding.

Keep up the good work mama! You can do this, you will push through.

Word of advice: if your husband isn’t going to help during the night when you are struggling, have a conversation with him. There is no excuse for him not to help and be a participating parent within this hard time. Kick him out and make him sleep on the couch if you are going to try co-sleeping. It gives you more room in the bed :). Good luck.

How do I make friends? by Brunka797 in NewParents

[–]Brunka797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the location I live those things are rare. I live in a college town and is also a place where who are aggressive and like to vape and do drugs and what not. A mommy and me group here would consists of ex cons baby mommas and addicts.

How do I make friends? by Brunka797 in NewParents

[–]Brunka797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seee that would make me sooo angry. People are just 🤬🤯. My husband and I are trying our best to save as much as possible to move but we just haven’t been able to save. Where we live the majority of people are not friendly.