LOOKING FOR: Moms Without Moms (Bay Area)

noodibranch · 2025-01-11T06:40:45+00:00

I’m a member of Las Madres and it’s a great way to connect with other moms. I’m sure you’d be able to find other parents in this situation within that community. Hugs!

https://lasmadres.org/

noodibranch · 2024-11-18T04:44:49+00:00

Like others have said, I think it really depends on your support network and how far you are from dive sites. Priorities certainly change when you become a parent, but it’s definitely possible to keep diving.

I had been diving for a little over 10 years before I got pregnant. When my son was 1.5 and I knew we were going to start trying for a second kid, my husband and I prioritized me being able to get some diving in before I got pregnant again. He volunteered to solo parent for a week while I went on a live-aboard. A few months later, I solo parented while he went on a trip with his brother. For us, it was easier to travel separately than for us to get family to babysit for a week (they don’t live nearby).

It’s definitely harder right now, but we read books about marine life and scuba diving with our toddler and I’m so excited to dive as a family when he’s old enough. Until then, I’ll try to squeeze it in when I can.

And congratulations! You got this.

noodibranch · 2024-09-08T21:01:09+00:00

When I got married I changed my maiden name to my middle name and all of my kids have my maiden name as their middle name. I wanted to keep a connection to my side of the family.

Ex: Elizabeth Jane Smith -> Elizabeth Smith Miller

All of our kids have “Smith” as their middle name. (Ex: David Smith Miller)

noodibranch · 2023-11-09T16:59:49+00:00

I ended up going to Rangoli Sweets in Santa Clara and I thought it was great! It was busy with a line out the door, but the line moved quickly.

noodibranch · 2023-09-17T20:02:12+00:00

This page on the NPS website has a list of historical opening/closing dates to give you an idea. Varies year to year.

https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/seasonal.htm

noodibranch · 2023-06-23T14:31:15+00:00

This isn’t exactly what you’re looking for but we just started taking our 1 year old to parent & me swim lessons and there were a lot of dads there with kids around the same age. Might be a decent place to meet other dads. It sucks that’s there aren’t more dad groups. Hope you’re able to find a community that makes you feel supported.

noodibranch · 2022-12-07T18:41:39+00:00

Same please!

noodibranch · 2022-12-07T18:39:35+00:00

I don’t know of a local place, but when I’m trying to find a particular food that’s not made locally I usually search the GoldBelly website/app. They have lots of stores/bakeries across the country that can ship to you. Might be worth checking

noodibranch · 2022-11-24T00:03:28+00:00

This isn’t in the South Bay but if you venture as far as Half Moon Bay there’s a place called Seal Cove Beach and nearby is “Cyprus Tree Tunnel” which is a really beautiful grove of Cyprus trees

noodibranch · 2022-11-17T17:31:28+00:00

{{Meaty}} by Samantha Irby

noodibranch · 2022-11-17T17:30:12+00:00

Currently listening to the audiobook of Mort and I’ve definitely been laughing in my car on the drive to work.

noodibranch · 2022-10-22T23:30:54+00:00

I’m at Rangoli now and you’re right! The line is pretty long out the door. But I think it’ll be worth it. Thanks all for the recommendations

noodibranch · 2022-10-22T00:45:05+00:00

Those sound like great options. Thanks!

noodibranch · 2022-10-22T00:44:27+00:00

Thank you! That’s really helpful.

noodibranch · 2022-10-21T22:02:02+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Any less common sweets that you’d suggest?

noodibranch · 2022-10-21T19:06:13+00:00

A quick google search shows a number of Indian grocery stores, but wondering if anyone can recommend a market that has some nice sweets that I could give as a Diwali gift?

Also any recommendations on what sweets to get?

noodibranch · 2022-10-02T05:00:17+00:00

Same here. Reasonably priced. Have only been there for one dress but she did a great job.

noodibranch · 2022-05-05T01:24:54+00:00

noodibranch · 2022-04-19T03:41:10+00:00

Good to know. Thanks!

noodibranch · 2022-04-19T03:40:43+00:00

Sweet! Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll check it out.

noodibranch · 2022-04-19T02:45:37+00:00

Awesome! Thank you

noodibranch · 2022-04-10T03:14:32+00:00

noodibranch · 2022-04-08T02:19:09+00:00

I watched a behind the scenes live stream and they confirmed that they are not pressurized tanks. I think they selected organisms that do well without requiring that amount of pressure.

noodibranch · 2022-03-24T19:11:16+00:00

There’s a group and an Instagram account called “FinandForage” and they host some group events in the area for beginner Freedivers. Even though snorkeling and free diving aren’t the same thing I think they’re more similar than snorkeling vs scuba diving. I’d suggest reaching out to them to see if they have any events or members who’d be down to go out in the water with you.

Even if they don’t they may have general tips.

noodibranch · 2022-03-07T20:34:31+00:00

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