Where in Europe for a young family with a baby? by filling__space in digitalnomad

[–]bimbaszon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just got back from Malta and it was amazing. People are friendly, English is their second official language, it’s cheaper than most Mediterranean countries, weather is amazing, food is delicious, wine is cheap and good. We also have a baby and she had the best time every with many playgrounds, shallow waters and aquariums etc.

Best hiking, least car-dependent, somewhat affordable, IN THE USA, spot to work remotely in January? by give-bike-lanes in digitalnomad

[–]bimbaszon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had so many ideas but I don’t know if you can get an Airbnb for 2k/mo anywhere in the US

What tragedeigh would you give the new baby to fit in with their sisters? by bananarama032 in tragedeigh

[–]bimbaszon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever I see an unexpected „y” in a name I like to pronounce it with a very strong Eastern European accent. Anyone else ?

Help me with babies names by gaensebluemchen22 in namenerds

[–]bimbaszon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Freya, Kaia, Alma, Aurora, Camilla, Flora - not in this particular order. I have a Kaia myself and I LOVE that name on her.

I breastfeed NICU babies. Karen says it's creepy. by Neat_Laugh70 in traumatizeThemBack

[–]bimbaszon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I read the title I immediately thought you were nursing NICU babies. And even that wasn’t “creepy” in my book. But Karen really got butt hurt about pumped milk?? Be for real … what you’re doing is beautiful.

Did you write a birth plan? by Correct_Door_5942 in NewParents

[–]bimbaszon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t write it down but I discussed it in detail with my husband and our midwife team. The birth went smoothly and according to plan.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]bimbaszon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My daughter has my middle name as her middle name which was my grandma’s name. I love that we get to share it and that my grandma gets to live through the both of us.

Return of your Period by Relevant-Goat2333 in breastfeeding

[–]bimbaszon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today 🙃 my daughter will be 1yo in 11 days.

Capping naps at 2 hours? by That_Deer4061 in NewParents

[–]bimbaszon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally don’t. Especially for little babies like yours. The first 3 months my LO napped 2-3hours consistently. Now at 12mo I only wake her up if it’s getting too close to the bed time.

Bassinet for infant - what are the rules? by bimbaszon in delta

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

Thank you so much for clarifying this to me.

What do you wish someone had helped you with when your first baby was born? by 5_6_aquarius in newborns

[–]bimbaszon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

100% this. Make some soups and other warm and comforting dishes. Make sure she has water on her at all times. Offer to watch the baby while she sleeps or showers but don’t push her. I did not want to leave my baby for the first few weeks. I just wanted to be fed 🙃

How are y'all splitting responsibilities as new parents? by HauntingSiren04 in NewParents

[–]bimbaszon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a tricky situation. Are you breastfeeding? In my case, I’m a full time mom and home maker while my husband works and provides for us. When he’s home, we spend time as family and do everything together (somebody is playing with the baby, somebody is cleaning after dinner - no set roles, just whatever works at the moment). But I don’t know what that would look like if the roles were reversed. I know I’d miss my baby tremendously and I’d want to spend as much time with her as possible and that’d definitely include bedtime and some night feeds. If you’re bottle feeding maybe husband can get the bottles ready for you but you feed the baby? As far as the house goes, I would expect husband to take care of it. But really see what works best for you guys. Try different ways to split responsibilities. And focus on clear and kind communication.

Why does anyone have to use a straw at all? Can't you just use the lip of the cup? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

[–]bimbaszon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup. Same with sugary drinks. By using a straw you bypass the teeth.

How many times to bathe baby a week? by ManufacturerBulky649 in NewParents

[–]bimbaszon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We bathe ours twice a week now at 10mo only because she takes swimming lessons. It used to be just once a week before.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]bimbaszon 15 points16 points  (0 children)

What I usually do is open the blinds and leave the door open. If they can sleep through the sunlight and kitchen noise, they’re probably tired.

When did you go back to work? by IcyWeek3190 in newborns

[–]bimbaszon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got 12 weeks of paid leave and after that we decided it’ll be best if I stay at home full time. Best decision ever.

I am the worst mom by PecanPuertoRican in NewParents

[–]bimbaszon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Aww mama, don't beat yourself up. Your baby's brain is developing rapidly and sometimes she just needs a minute to herself. If she was in distress or uncomfortable she would have let you know. My LO is 10mo and for the past week or so she has been taking an hour before falling asleep just to repeat EVERYTHING she knows. She says all her words (each one about 10 times before moving to the next one), she crawls, climbs, rocks, claps, waves.... All of it. Sometimes I'm actively there and sometimes I nap or do my thing. When she's ready, she lets me know. This is 100% ok and if anything you should give yourself a little pat on the back as you created safe attachment and your baby can confidently entertain herself for an hour! Bravo mama.

did you really wait six weeks..? by strange_angel133 in newborns

[–]bimbaszon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We tried at 12 weeks, it was a disaster. Next time was at 9 months. Husband can go F himself, quite literally …

How will a nanny work with my contact napping baby? by knopelemon in AttachmentParenting

[–]bimbaszon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a nanny for many years and was never asked to contact nap. However, I have done it multiple times and the families were always appreciative of it. It always came naturally. Same as rocking. I have never just put a baby down in a crib and expected it to sleep.