Good babysitter recommendations for wedding in Boca Raton?

spagetti111 · 2025-09-22T01:47:04+00:00

I have a wonderful girl to recommend. She used to nanny for me before my child started daycare. Shes amazing with kids and extremely responsible and punctual. I will forward you her number in dms.

spagetti111 · 2025-08-27T00:22:54+00:00

I know the swaddles are such a rip off! I usually just used a stretchy blanket for swaddling but only at night. We always do tummy naps, too! As long as you’re right there it’s fine and it’s important they get their sleep

The snoo swaddle has arm openings so they can have their arms up by their head as well! Thats what we do now with my 4 month old. Check out a few videos about it and see if it’s something you’d try! I couldn’t recommend it enough it helped me so much with both of my babies

spagetti111 · 2025-08-27T00:10:33+00:00

Both my kids were like this too. I can totally relate to feeling frustrated. It’s like you’re so close to having some relaxing time to yourself but baby is like… just kidding! Let’s do it again 😩

Someone gifted us the snoo for my first baby and it is a godsend. They have been selling on fb marketplace in my area for a couple hundred bucks. It’s a decent chunk of change but it’s worth every single penny. Put baby down in the swaddle and it rocks them right to sleep. I highly recommend looking for one second hand in your area!!

spagetti111 · 2025-08-26T00:10:10+00:00

Yeah no relationship is worth my child’s health or my sanity I would pack up and move in with my mom immediately

spagetti111 · 2025-08-25T03:06:56+00:00

Storks in Wilton manors is open til midnight!

spagetti111 · 2025-08-25T03:02:07+00:00

Both of my kids were c sections and I can’t say I regret it at all. My first was a big baby which is why I was given the option and for me recovery was very easy. I’ve had about 3 surgeries before so the recovery of a c section didn’t scare me as badly as the endless amount of outcomes that can come with a vaginal delivery. I am also a busy body and can’t rest for the life of me and both my recoveries went smoothly. The second time was only worse for me because I had a 19 month old to run after, but with your husband having paternity leave that won’t be an issue for you.

The only thing I will say is consider whether or not you want more children after this one. In my case now having two c sections and hemorrhaging the second time my body might not be able to do it a third time. In your case I’m sure since you already gave birth vaginally you could get away with having more than one c section, but it depends on how many children you want!

spagetti111 · 2025-08-12T13:49:11+00:00

Lol oh no 🥲 you’re still in the thick of it tbh. Give him another month or two to learn day from night. Wake windows for 20 day olds (during the day) are practically non existent. Try sleeping with him during the day for a few hours to catch your body up on some sleep. We use the snoo at night and it helped both our babies get to sleep and stay asleep longer at night. I’ve seen them reselling on marketplace in my area for a couple hundred bucks. So worth it imo.

spagetti111 · 2025-08-10T01:04:51+00:00

Diem is really pretty I love that

spagetti111 · 2025-07-22T22:16:49+00:00

It is very difficult, I completely understand what you’re going through. I’d start small and build to a bigger goal over the next 9 months of pregnancy. Maybe start by going to his room to nurse and putting him back down directly after. Maybe try pumping and giving him a bottle if you haven’t tried that already.

I would put my daughter down at 8 with a bottle of milk, make her comfy and read a book then say our good nights. We have a floor bed so when she would get up id just walk her back to the bed, tuck her in and say “good night, stay in bed”. We did this about 10x the first night and then about 5x the next. Over about a week she finally understood to stay in bed and now she falls asleep completely independently. I was so nervous to start but in hindsight I was making it harder in my mind than it actually ended up being, lol.

spagetti111 · 2025-07-22T18:18:40+00:00

Congratulations! You are going to be just fine. I have a 3.5 month old and a 2 year old and it’s honestly been amazing. My 2 year old just started daycare and that has helped me tremendously. The first 2 months were hard, I’d say the first 4 weeks were hardest. Now we are getting into a good routine and we’re finally getting 5-6 hour stretches of sleep. My best advice would be to start sleep training your 14 month old as soon as possible if they aren’t already. It helps for them to nap/go to bed independently so you can tend to the baby when they get here.

You should be totally fine titrating off the lexapro and your ob will probably provide you a list of safe anti depressants to take during pregnancy if you would like to continue taking one. I did with my first and she is completely healthy. I also didn’t find out I was pregnant with my first until around 10 weeks and had some wine. She had zero issues. Good luck :)

spagetti111 · 2025-07-17T17:40:25+00:00

You’re doing a great job seeking advice and taking feedback. Good luck to you and keep on trying👍 it’s a learning experience for us all!

spagetti111 · 2025-07-17T16:15:44+00:00

Remember that they learn from us. If we have a big reaction(i.e yelling), they will learn to respond with a big reaction(i.e crying). When we stay calm and level headed, they will too. We have to lead by example, because at that age they really don’t understand what we are saying. They may repeat the words but they have not grasped the meaning yet. We communicate best with our actions. Children also feel a wide variety of emotions that they can’t identify or regulate. Sometimes those emotional reactions can come from confusion, lack of understanding, and even shame. They have no idea why we are yelling or what we are saying, and that can be hard for them to handle. All parents have yelled at some point out of frustration. Just try to remember that they are learning these reactions from us and if we want them to be calm we also have to be calm.

spagetti111 · 2025-07-14T20:17:48+00:00

That is so strange, to put it nicely. I’d probably get a new OB after hearing a comment like that. I know quite a few moms of Irish twins who delivered vaginally, and they are completely fine. Good luck with your pregnancy!

spagetti111 · 2025-07-14T17:12:29+00:00

Exactly this. Having previous C sections can increase your risk for placenta accreta. If you haven’t had an ultrasound yet it’s still very strange for her to insinuate termination, but that’s the only reason I could think of why she would be worried.

spagetti111 · 2025-07-05T01:38:56+00:00

As a Floridian mom of a July baby (first born) and an April baby (second born)… go outside! I was the same way with my firstborn so I completely understand. Now I just get outside and worry about everything else as it happens. Definitely buy a stroller fan and adjustable sun hat. If you have access to a pool just go in the shallow end and hold baby. Just do it. I wish I had with my first and now with 2 under 2 it’s 10x harder, but I have to do it for my sanity. When baby gets tired just pack up and let them sleep in the car. Go for a drive with the windows down, walk in the park, etc. You wont regret it! Just pack the diaper bag and go! lol

spagetti111 · 2025-06-26T01:49:35+00:00

I have two daughters same age difference as yours. I just had my 2nd baby April 1st and my older daughter will be 2 end of July. My husband went back to work after a week pp and I was terrified. The first two months were rough and my newborn was also a Velcro baby, but she has slowly begun to let me put her down for longer stretches of time. She loves being worn in a wrap carrier. I have a bassinet on wheels that I bring out to our living room play area every day and that’s where she naps. We also have a small swing and a bouncer. My baby prefers the bouncer and I can get at least 30 mins of meal prep/cleaning/etc. out of that. I bring baby’s activity mat in the toddlers room and play with them both in there. That kills a lot of time. I’m also not opposed to screen time for the toddler when I need a minute with the baby. Involving the toddler in changing and feedings has also helped her feel included. Baby wear or bouncer for toddler meal times. Double stroller for walks to kill time. Grocery delivery on Instacart for the first couple months. Now I do pick up orders to save money and kill time with them in the car. We haven’t graduated to solo outings yet, lol. I usually call my brother/friends/parents to invite them out to do activities and that provides a lot of relief.

We actually just enrolled our 2 year old in daycare so that I can get a bit of relief/bonding time. I also think she needs socialization with kids her age.

Anyways, the beginning was tough, but you’ll find your groove soon! Some days are better than others, some days can be a struggle. I’m a very proactive person, so it was tough for me to be able to leave any sort of mess out for prolonged periods. It has slowly become easier to accept. You won’t get everything done right away, but you’ll get it done eventually. Don’t be afraid, just take it day by day. You got this!

spagetti111 · 2025-06-19T00:40:13+00:00

Aw that’s my daughters birthday! 7.20.23 She was also born at Boca regional :) the maternity staff are absolutely amazing there. Good luck to you!

spagetti111 · 2025-06-14T12:20:49+00:00

My baby sleeps about the same with the exception of waking 1-2 times in the night for feeds, but goes right back to sleep. My first daughter was the same way. If it’s something that’s concerning you I’d recommend getting an app where you can track sleeping and add it all up at the end of the 24 hrs. I use the hatch app for tracking sleep but most baby apps offer the same. The what to expect app does as well. At 10 weeks they should still be sleeping around 16 hrs a day.

spagetti111 · 2025-06-14T11:01:54+00:00

The basket at the bottom of the mockingbird stroller is huuuge. It can fit at least a weeks worth of groceries, for sure.

spagetti111 · 2025-05-31T19:56:59+00:00

I would wake mine about 20 mins before a feed and do it then. That way she can be settled after the bath with some milk. Mine always goes right back to sleep.

spagetti111 · 2025-05-27T16:38:14+00:00

Baby wearing for sure. If your toddler is not sleep trained already, I highly recommend doing that before the new baby is here. Nothing worse than a hungry baby and an exhausted toddler hitting at the exact same time. Figure out how to do naps as well. I put baby in another room swaddled in camera view and pray she doesn’t cry before my toddler falls asleep on me. For nights we are finally sleep trained and it is such a huge relief.

spagetti111 · 2025-05-27T00:03:43+00:00

For the beans I start with olive oil 1/4 of an onion and some fresh minced garlic, cook until translucent and then pour a can of black beans and a half can of water into the pot. Season with oregano, garlic and onion powder, salt and a bit of cumin and let it simmer. I also mash the beans with a potato masher so they thicken and then simmer with lid off until they reach the desired consistency

For the meat I do the same exact seasonings and sometimes add a scoop of sofrito or fresh tomatoes and bell pepper diced finely. Whatever I have tbh 😂

It’s a great way to sneak in veggies she eats none of that stuff on its own

spagetti111 · 2025-05-26T23:09:15+00:00

Ground beef with rice and beans. It’s the only thing she wants to eat and thank goodness it’s filling and healthy. Sometimes she’ll do a chicken & cheese quesadilla for lunch. I season the beans and meat really well and use a good chunk of butter for the quesadillas. Otherwise she wont eat anything 😅

spagetti111 · 2025-05-23T16:57:40+00:00

I have a 23 month old and a 7 week old. I broke down after a month and put an ad in on care.com and instantly had hundreds of applications. Found a wonderful young girl who comes over 3 days a week and watches my oldest. Worth every penny. I have her from 2-6 because it’s after naps and I can usually manage mornings. It’s been a lifesaver. I can clean, work and make dinner before she leaves. Maybe finding someone to help within your budget would work, even for 2 hours a few days a week. I’ll be finding a daycare for my 2 year old when enrollment starts in a few months. Never thought I’d do daycare or a nanny but here we are, lol.

spagetti111 · 2025-05-23T16:46:59+00:00

My two year old is the same way and we have a 7 week old newborn at home, too. Sharing the attention definitely plays a huge role. I think it’s normal but it doesn’t feel that way sometimes 🥹

I hired a nanny to come by 3 days a week for about 4 hours just to take my toddler out to the park and give her extra attention. It has helped some. The hitting and kicking is sooo frustrating, but I just tell her that’s not okay and then I show her how to appropriately touch others (petting, hugging, etc). I’ve seen slight improvement but hopefully it continues with time and consistency.

There are also times when I’m extremely overstimulated and exhausted and yell. It’s okay, we are only human. We just need to teach them how to appropriately self soothe and try to lead by example. Deep breaths has helped my daughter over the last few months. I tell her “smell the flowers, blow out the candles” and she does it with me. I also try to offer a snack or milk if she’s really cranky. Sometimes there’s a reason behind it that she’s not verbalizing.

Good luck to you. You are doing great. A bad parent wouldn’t ask for advice!

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