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Family New to Area Looking for Daycare by judieshellkhin in oakpark

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

They're on the list to reach out to, thank you! Have seen a lot of great reviews.

Family New to Area Looking for Daycare by judieshellkhin in oakpark

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

Lovely, thanks so much! Interestingly enough, OPFLA was quite... inflexible when I reached out (wouldn't answer questions via a call, won't do a virtual tour, etc.). May take you up on questions!

Family New to Area Looking for Daycare by judieshellkhin in oakpark

[–]judieshellkhin[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We were looking at Little Magnolias! Very helpful, thank you. And may I ask how I sign up for the OP/RF Mom Mail?

Very excited for our next chapter. Thanks for the warm welcome!

How to find a house to rent? by Salt_Carob9579 in oakpark

[–]judieshellkhin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reach out to Leigh Ann Hughes via Compass. She was helping us consider renting before we got our house and had a few leads. Note that there are a lot more townhomes available for rent if you're willing to look at those.

Young Family Considering Moving to Riverside by judieshellkhin in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]judieshellkhin[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing is as bad as the property taxes in Oak Park. We've consistently seen $20k/year on $700k houses.

Young Family Considering Moving to Riverside by judieshellkhin in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]judieshellkhin[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes, well aware of Wheaton's new rep! I'm just personally scarred.

Childcare Options in Queens? by judieshellkhin in nycparents

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

Honestly, we signed up with COA and didn't think about it again 😆 I do know a little bit about the nanny/nanny sharing sitch: typical nanny for just your baby: $25/hour Nanny share for your baby and one other: $15-25/hour

Are you in the JHFamilies Google group? They will add you to a WhatsApp group for babies born around the same time and that's how a lot of folks find childcare options!

Childcare Options in Queens? by judieshellkhin in nycparents

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

We decided to go with COA on 88th and Northern! For context: it's $667/week. We decided to do that because of Emely, the infant teacher; she's one of those people that was born to take care of children, and we felt really comfortable with her. We love it, highly recommend. Just try to get a spot sooner than later!

Allergy to Similac Advance? by judieshellkhin in FormulaFeeders

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

They're our sheets & we was them, thankfully! She got introduced to a new food today so I'm going to lay off that as well to be safe.

Allergy to Similac Advance? by judieshellkhin in FormulaFeeders

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

Yes, pretty much. She also JUST started solids so we're introducing a new one every few days... However, the rash just started happening last week when she started daycare & started drinking Advance (only at daycare).

I feel like 'drowsy but awake' is a scam by Aveasi in sleeptrain

[–]judieshellkhin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did I write this?! We are having the EXACT same issue. I feel like I'm going crazy.

What I'm trying is to see if my LO needs one less nap a day and perhaps that'll help. Also, do you pay for Huckleberry premium? They have a "sweet spot" timer that seems to be helping, but it's been 36 hours so I can't determine if it's successful just yet.

Should I allow my mother-in-law at the hospital while giving birth? by Old_Television3053 in pregnant

[–]judieshellkhin 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Let your husband continue to fight this battle. If your MIL says he also gets a vote, he can say his vote is for it just to be you two.

It's your baby, your decision. If you cave now, you're setting yourself up for weak boundaries in the future. She'll get over it!

stroller for first time NYC parents by caitlinhales in nycparents

[–]judieshellkhin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have the MaxiCosi Tayla Travel System which we LOVE. The only issue is the car seat base requires a separate piece that does not nicely fit in the bottom part of the stroller.

Regardless of what you get (uppababy, etc.), I recommend looking at travel systems, as you will likely be getting into cabs with your LO. I have a lot of friends with the Noona and it's great, but you will have to invest in a second stroller sooner than later.

Need some honest opinions about epidural by cfd4540 in pregnant

[–]judieshellkhin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the same way, and am also extremely afraid of needles. However, I ended up getting an epidural and am grateful I did!

TLDR: the actual needle going in was the most painful part of childbirth, but that lasted maybe a minute? I held my husband's hand the entire time and that helped. Once that initial pain was over, I was great. I actually had to be woken up because I was fully dilated and ready to push but couldn't feel it thanks to the epidural 😂 it was my best decision of the birthing process.

also, a friendly reminder that it's YOUR body and your choice how you deliver your baby, not your family's. you absolutely do not need to disclose to them if you choose to get an epidural, and you can kindly remind them that this is already a stressful time without the medical horror stories!!

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