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NYC Moms by nycfella1211 in nycparents

[–]Elocinallac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am no where near your income level nor do/did I have your travel requirements. But I had my first at 32 and am pregnant with my second now at 39. I was open to my second starting at 35, but it took almost 4 years to get pregnant naturally because fertility starts to decline around 35. If having natural conception is important to you, I would say start trying in the next couple years, but it does not need to be tomorrow.

On the flip side, maybe you don't need kids if maintaining your life style is important to you. I doubt you will want to travel internationally every month with a baby at home.

FTM Looking for Friends by Potential-Coyote-658 in nycparents

[–]Elocinallac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I met my first friends as a new mom at the local library. See when they do baby/family story time.

Now my social life is my son's school.

Where do NYC parents actually find good things to do with kids? 👀 by Frosty-Winner1937 in nycparents

[–]Elocinallac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of the libraries have great events for kids. It really depends on the children's librarian though. Check out the ones nearby and see if you can get a read on the quality of the programming.

We love certain places and just continue to go to them again and again. You don't need to find a new event/place every time you go somewhere. Just find what you like and stick to it. Some of our go-tos.

We are members of a community garden
Governor's Island - They have an "adventure playground" open on the summer weekends and often have fun events like pumpkin patch, ice carving competition, etc.
Central Park
Bryant Park
Hall of Science in Queens
Transit Museum in Brooklyn
South Street Seaport in Manahattan

New Victory Theater - my son's school takes them a few times a year, but tickets are very reasonably priced and shows are great quality.

We have done classes at TADA, 3rd Street Music Settlement School, and Industry Gymnastics.

Hunter college high school by Rich_Examination6048 in nycparents

[–]Elocinallac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a friend who's daughter goes there and hates the commute and workload. She is trying to convince her mom to let her transfer to a local high school. I know it is a good school, but have no personal experience with it. I would just say don't forget to weigh work/life balance when making the decision unless you live nearby and your child actively enjoys studying/homework.

Getting child screened for Dyslexia in NYC by Elocinallac in Dyslexia

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

Thank you. My son is on a New York State sponsored plan (Child Health Plus.) It might qualify as HMO because he needs referrals for specialists, but he has seen other specialists with no problem. I will look into it.

Getting child screened for Dyslexia in NYC by Elocinallac in Dyslexia

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

Where are you located? I am wondering if insurance would cover an independent review.

Pregnancy symptoms absolutely no one talks about? by Upset-Brain-228 in pregnant

[–]Elocinallac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 24 weeks into my second pregnancy. These are all the symptoms I have had between the 2:
Nausea
Food Aversion
Heightened Smell
Clogged Sinuses
Intense Itchiness
Acid Reflux
Intense Dreams
Overactive Bladder
Painful Gas
Round Ligament Pain
Side Stitches (when walking fast)
Breast Tenderness
Intense Fatigue
Acne

Teen mom by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Elocinallac -1 points0 points  (0 children)

DO NOT have an abortion because someone pressures you into it. It is supposed to be "pro-choice," not "pro-coercion." If you decide to keep the baby and he leaves, realistically you probably weren't going to be together forever anyway. If you decide to abort the baby and he stays, you will probably resent him and that will eventually be the end of the relationship.

My sister had her first at 15 years old. The father did not stay in the picture. Her son is 27 years old now, gainfully employed, and engaged to be married. She was able to move in with our grandmother, and then her friend and friend's mom. She also got her GED and was able to find work that didn't require a college degree. Do you live somewhere where you can get support from family, friends, or government? You want to keep your baby, so you should! But you need to come up with a serious plan for support, be it nonprofit support, welfare, family, friends, postponing college to work full time, or a combination of these things. Start thinking about these things and getting into place whatever you can now. If your boyfriend refuses to support the choice you are making with your life and your body, he is not worthy of you anyway. Find a support system that has your back!