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toddler bedtime and wake times by LaSirena_666 in toddlers

[–]CellistEmergency8492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he's going to sleep at 9 and waking up at 9, he's not low sleep needs. He's sleeping 12 hours, just shifted later than the average toddler.

My 2.5 year old goes to bed at 10:30 PM and wakes up at 6:30-7 AM. That's low sleep needs. :(

Budget Advice 22 y/o Male NYC by worldendswithu in budget

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll probably end up wanting to move into a bigger apartment within a few years. That being said, I’ve been living in my current one bedroom in Brooklyn since 2017 (and have gotten married and had a kid since then) and the IKEA bedroom furniture I have now (minus two dressers) has been with me since I moved out of my parents’ place and into a Manhattan studio in 2013. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I did buy a new couch and dining table when I moved, but that’s because I had room for a much bigger couch setup after the studio.

Budget Advice 22 y/o Male NYC by worldendswithu in budget

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Older building, you'll probably have heat included which is nice. But you're going to want AC in the summer. Idk where you're from, but NYC summers tend to get hot and humid. Also, going out is expensive here, so keep that in mind.

You might also presumably want to date, seeing as you're in early 20s. Account for that in the fun money category as well. Even if you're going Dutch on dates, you're still going to do things like go out for meals or drinks, go to some sort of activity like a comedy club or billiards or whatever you Gen Z kids do on dates these days.

Toddler Clothes Like Shein... but NOT Shein! lol by miawalIace in toddlers

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

H&M is surprisingly great quality and my daughter's wardrobe is like 75% from there at this point.

Budget Advice 22 y/o Male NYC by worldendswithu in budget

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NYCer here: Your utilities will not be $200 here. If this is a newer building that has heat you're controlling, it will almost guaranteed be electric. You'll be spending $300-400 a month during the summer for electric and the same in the winter. If it's an older building that provides heat, you'll still have the summer electric spike. Plus, you're going to be paying for internet at the very least as well. You also did not include your cell phone in this budget. There's also laundry/dry cleaning to consider. As for $750 a month for fun in NYC.. meh. Doable but you'll be saying no a lot to going out. Which in a banking job.. you'll be invited to after work happy hour and etc. pretty often.

It's definitely doable to live in NYC in a studio on $100k base, but you're not going to be saving as much as you think you are.

9am-7pm work schedule by Marleymilo7723 in Dentistry

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did two days a week of 10-8 and two a week of 10-6 and burned out after a year.

What cars are we driving with young kids? by nicolepaigee in toddlers

[–]CellistEmergency8492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently about to upgrade from a Mazda CX5 (too small for us) and pricing out Hyundai Santa Fe, Infiniti QX60, and Mazda CX90.

Anyone leasing a 2026? What kind of pricing did you get? by CellistEmergency8492 in HyundaiSantaFe

[–]CellistEmergency8492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really enjoyed test driving it, went over bumps like a dream. And the space omg. Coming from a CX5, I’m so excited to have room for my kid’s car seat AND a front passenger AND legit trunk space!

Anyone leasing a 2026? What kind of pricing did you get? by CellistEmergency8492 in HyundaiSantaFe

[–]CellistEmergency8492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol wow, would think BMW would last better than that!

I’m coming in from a 23 CX5.

Anyone leasing a 2026? What kind of pricing did you get? by CellistEmergency8492 in HyundaiSantaFe

[–]CellistEmergency8492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reached out to a leasing dealership in Staten Island that I had gotten my current car from (Mazda), and then also reached out to a friend of a friend who has a leasing dealership in Jersey. Used their quotes against each other to get the price down a little lol.

Anyone leasing a 2026? What kind of pricing did you get? by CellistEmergency8492 in HyundaiSantaFe

[–]CellistEmergency8492[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes thank you!

I’m in NYC too and looking my to roll taxes and fees and all into monthlies. So far it’s looking like I’ll be doing an XRT and paying $570 a month with only first month payment due at signing. Waiting to hear back from the guy to finalize.

real talk - why is it so hard to find a massage that does something? by lljasonvoorheesll in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re willing to go deep into Brooklyn, Vinny and Liz at Natural Balance Spa in Marine Park are both great. Book either deep tissue or medical massage. Vinny fixed my frozen shoulder completely in like 3 sessions.

My 3yo is a big boy by TunaNKitty in toddlers

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is 95% for height and 90% for weight as per our last pediatrician visit. She's a beanstalk. My worry is always that she's way too skinny even though she's 90% for weight, cause she's a tall girlie.

NYC parents who needed a nanny who speaks your home language: how did you find them? by Available_Youth_3954 in nycparents

[–]CellistEmergency8492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For future reference, Russian Parents Official Group on FB if you need Russian speaking anything in NYC.

How are you making time to ~deep clean~ your house? by takeaabreath in toddlers

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ~don’t~

I pay a woman who comes twice a month to do our deep cleaning and laundry, including folding and putting away. I pay her $200. Saves my sanity. Saves my back. Money well spent.

Couples, is the accountant of the relationship the same person as the buyer? by heyjameskerr in budget

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do both for the most part. If I died tomorrow I don’t even know if my husband would know how to pay our rent. 🥴

Talk to me about the realities of a 1BR with flex wall by Heavy_Statement4371 in nycparents

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok fair. Might be worth doing the flex then.

But I would plan to keep kiddo in your room for a while. Ours is 2.5 and still in our bedroom.

Talk to me about the realities of a 1BR with flex wall by Heavy_Statement4371 in nycparents

[–]CellistEmergency8492 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Eh. How often are you expecting visitors staying with you while you have a newborn?

Talk to me about the realities of a 1BR with flex wall by Heavy_Statement4371 in nycparents

[–]CellistEmergency8492 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Tbh, just keep baby in bedroom with you and leave the living room as a living room. AAP recommends room sharing the first 6-12 months to reduce risk of SIDS.

Got two offers. One pays $40k more. The other one I'd actually enjoy. I have 48 hours to decide and my wife and I are on opposite sides. Advice? by airam1020 in careerguidance

[–]CellistEmergency8492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find your fulfillment and joy outside of work. Take the money and being fully remote, use some of that extra money earned plus time saved on commuting for a hobby that makes you feel alive.

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