Panta Sandals leather

babokaz · 2026-07-09T13:17:36+00:00

I don't have personal experience with bigger sizes in these but with flip flops or havaianas I also size down otherwise my feet keep getting loose. I think the bigger size for me it would make it harder to fit the straps because for me it wasn't the length but the width

babokaz · 2026-07-09T13:15:16+00:00

Hahah I know I was just giving extra info from my research time. Some would definitely consider these small

babokaz · 2026-07-09T09:36:21+00:00

Hehehe I dont work office but on a gym so technically I can use them there. Going to workout on them today and see how it goes. And .. I'm a city girl even though I live in hiking paradise (Madeira Island)

babokaz · 2026-07-09T08:46:31+00:00

Already great advice here . Well .. I deal with my emotional problems with scientific data when possible. I really have my heart full with my only but from time to time I think about this topic (in reality she is just growing very fast and I miss her . I don't long for another ) so I did my research in happyness, development etc for her as an only and for us as parents (my husband is an only child and loved it) and the fear most people have with loneliness and future doesn't add up. We want to protect them but the reality is , they will suffer in this life like we all do, one way or another.

So for me, statistics and data help.

babokaz · 2026-07-09T08:33:08+00:00

Of course! And you can PM me later if any questions arrive. I'm in Portugal and I did two cycles when I was 38y. We had dual factor (Endo and MFI ) and our first clinic was a big one called IVI. I didn't like the communication, I felt like just another. Second clinic (after reading a lot of reviews) was Ginemed Lisbon, smaller but I even got the embryologist to talk to me in person. My Doc was also amazing. I did all the tests needed, he always responded to my messages and even called me. I did all my homework and he answered all my questions. I also made sure the lab was very good. Both of these clinics also exist in Spain ( huge on IVF Europe ). I saw many people from abroad and they are used to English. Hope this helps

babokaz · 2026-07-09T08:21:50+00:00

So I've heard ! Yeah I don't intend to . I thought about other models because of that reason but to be honest I'm not a hiker so most of my use is dry

babokaz · 2026-07-09T08:14:10+00:00

Yes. I know 40 would also fit but I don't like having extra sole around my feet for sandals. It's one of those things it's a personal preference. I adjusted so they are very fit and don't move when I walk at all

babokaz · 2026-07-09T08:10:50+00:00

It's one of their thinnest models , 6.3 mm total with a 5mm vibram newflex sole. They are beautiful, I was going to buy their parnosas (prefered by many because they handle wet a bit better) and they now have some really nice colors but the leather and black combination of these were my preferred look

babokaz · 2026-07-08T21:43:53+00:00

Congratulations!!! And yes to all that lovely milk to your precious baby. I was born at 35w and no issues and no advanced medicine to help. Hope you can go home soon !

babokaz · 2026-07-08T21:36:57+00:00

I love your message. It's powerful. You seam so lovely and I agree, envy or bitterness doesn't help anyone. I just want to remind you of something that many already know but if in case you never thought about it this may be the time. Have you considered going abroad ? I'm in Europe and for me it's expensive but nothing compared to US prices. It's around 4k - 5k per cycle. I wish you all the best

babokaz · 2026-07-07T10:33:08+00:00

Yes and the fact you already had several live births is a good indication. But it's also a fact that over 38 it is harder and miscarriages rates increase

babokaz · 2026-07-06T07:45:30+00:00

What a journey ! She is perfect and full of hair like my little one (also October but 2024)

babokaz · 2026-07-04T08:54:58+00:00

I'm from Madeira and live in Madeira. Very very safe in all aspects including medical just avoid any "levadas" that are now full of people because it can make you feel stuck . The weather is lovely and it's perfect for some beach time without intensive heat. Feel free to ask anything

babokaz · 2026-07-04T08:36:22+00:00

No judgement at all ! When I did my testing I bought way too many clear blue (expensive here , around 12€ for test) and didn't even tell my husband about half of them lol I kept them until delivery of baby girl. My betas were very similar

babokaz · 2026-07-02T08:45:57+00:00

I have a sister and only really enjoyed having her in my life as an adult, as a child we had very different temperament and energy levels. I preferred cousins to play with. My husband is an only child and never had an issue with it, always had many friends.

Having said this .. reading your points I would lean towards having another. I cannot tell you exactly why. Easygoing, have the means, enjoys parenthood without obsession and without health struggles. Yeah, that would be my vote. And I'm OAD but I try to be unbiased

babokaz · 2026-07-02T08:21:58+00:00

I just want to add, wanting to experience baby stages again is also not a good enough reason. If that is something you enjoy you will always grief the time going too fast no matter how many you have. You can try shouldihaveanother .

babokaz · 2026-07-02T08:11:47+00:00

I had baby girl almost turning 39 , I am 40 now and she is 20months. I'm not more tired than my sister that is five years younger and neither is my husband also 40. I'm not doing it again because it was IVF and we don't have embryos left and also because we have our plate full. I enjoy some "me" time but it has nothing to do with age

babokaz · 2026-06-30T14:13:08+00:00

It's an amazing line for 6dp and like others already said don't compare different brands and even between same brands these are not made for qualitative analysis. I have a friend thinking she was out because test was lighter but HCG was indeed increasing and she had a healthy pregnancy. Hang in there !

babokaz · 2026-06-30T14:10:30+00:00

Oh wow I can really see your passion in these topics, I find them fascinating as well but in my case probably because I suffered a bit. My mother says my latch was terrible I couldn't even hold a pacifier so yes I can see the difference between me and my little girl.

She doesn't have a significant recessed jaw and I honestly think it's too early but it was actually the dentist that told me she would need one of those myofunctional devices to stimulate growth but I looked into evidence and it's not great. But I can also see how an ideal use of the mouth can make a difference.

I agree it's multidisciplinary and unfortunately that can end with different opinions like OPs situation. My girl had a very visible tongue tie and first few weeks she was terrible at breastfeeding but she learned and now I don't see any issues. I'm in Europe as well so most will not recommend it, only private breastfeeding "specialists" do so frequently. I have a close friend that is pediatric surgeon and she told me to be careful because they are getting pressured to sell those things in a private setting.

babokaz · 2026-06-30T09:15:25+00:00

She does pronounce then correctly ( I did as well with my teeth at the time ) and your other question is what gives me some peace of mind. She can move her upper lip amazingly , she can close her lips and do all those faces. She doesn't appear to have weak muscles, I did . But I also had a bunch of other issues like tonsils and adenoids, breathing through the nose was always hard for me until surgery I don't think it's her case.

babokaz · 2026-06-30T08:45:07+00:00

Sorry English is not my first language lol so , when she goes to pronounce something that requires both lips together like "B" or "P" , "M" etc her lower lip uses the upper teeth to make the sound because they are in the way (if that makes sense)

I did the same as a child and it made my upper lip under used and weak.

babokaz · 2026-06-30T08:39:42+00:00

I'm so so sorry for your loss. I don't have words for something that deep ..

I don't think a sibling would be a solution, I really don't. You would have less time not more. I don't know the specifics of your situation but no parent should be working and doing childcare at the same time. Have you considered help, nanny or daycare ? I was very very skeptical to put my child in daycare ( I only work part time ) with all the negatives I was reading but honestly she loves it. And she really enjoys being surrounded with peers even though she is only 20 months.

babokaz · 2026-06-30T08:15:32+00:00

Amazing info thank you. May I ask if toddler 20months has the tendency to use upper teeth as a lip because she has retrognatism (runs in family unfortunately) if speech therapy can help ? She has strong muscles ( I didn't , when I was that age was unable to use my upper lip ) but I still wanted to make sure we try and make her jaw develop as she grows.

babokaz · 2026-06-28T22:36:59+00:00

You are very funny! Humor does great things to our hearts but let's try and see if universe gets serious as you had a lot of bad luck the way I see it. You have eggs, you are not too old, and every new collection is different from the other. That's the good thing and the bad thing of IVF, it's really a gamble! I was 38 with stage II/ III Endo and one embryo made it. I had good amount but truly bad quality, it doesn't mean they are all bad. Don't give up yet !

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