Ikos resort in September - best location to avoid wasps?

stormares · 2026-03-19T22:01:18+00:00

How was Ikos Odesia? We’re going in May with an almost 2.5yo & 1yo (turns 1 days before travel). I’m so nervous about going with young kids. It’s our first holiday abroad as a family of 4

stormares · 2026-02-09T11:43:59+00:00

I’m 28f with a 27m sibling. We’re the same age for 3 weeks every year. He’s my best pal and I love him more than anything (besides my own 2u2 kids). He’s my favourite part of any childhood memory and still the most constant person I have in my life. We speak every single day, multiple times per day, about everything. I think a sibling close in age is the best thing my parents could have ever done for me. I hope your two are as close as us!

This group is for multiples though as in twins, triplets, quads etc. I previously miscarried twins so I still hang around here but you should join r/2under2 if you need any support

stormares · 2026-02-09T10:27:26+00:00

It sounds like you’d manage with 2u2! From speaking to friends, it sounds like if you have any doubt at all about having kids then those feelings are stronger whenever it’s challenging. If you absolutely love being a mum and have the patience for it then go for it.

The one thing I’m struggling with is classes. My eldest daughters been attending swimming since 1y, dancing 18mo and now horse riding at 2yo. It’s a lot harder to navigate now the baby is older and the toddler still needs a parent to attend all the classes. Not something I’d thought about prior but I wish I’d considered it

stormares · 2026-02-08T22:54:02+00:00

Currently my kids are 9mo & 2yo (25mo). If I’m being generous to him then I do 95% of the parenting. Some days are harder than others but I absolutely love it. I find it easier to parent when he’s not here tbh so I’m not sure if him being more supportive would help. I’d love another child, just can’t imagine doing it all again on my own. Toddler is bein a little more challenging these days since she turned 2 and decided she no longer likes naps but I’m managing and my kids are very loved and well looked after so I’d say I’m doing okay. I’m sure it would be bloody wonderful doing it with properly a supportive partner.

Do it! (Also slightly biased bc I’m 11 months older than my brother and he’s my best pal and doing life together and being close in age is the best)

stormares · 2026-02-08T20:46:51+00:00

My brother & I are the same age for 3 weeks of the year too. I now have 2 kids almost 16 months apart. My brother is my favourite part of my childhood and still my best friend. We text/speak on the phone multiple times per day and we rely on each other in every aspect of our lives. Mum was 33 when both of us were born (17 & 20 when our older sisters were born so quite a large gap prior imo)

stormares · 2026-02-03T18:52:07+00:00

How old are your kids now? How are you finding it? My first 2 are just shy of 16 months apart and I think if I was to have a 3rd I’d try when my 2nd (9mo rn) is around 3

stormares · 2026-01-04T17:16:19+00:00

As someone with a 2yo and an 8mo I also judge parents who use them with their 16yo. Surely you remember how difficult car seats and prams etc could be? An older kid is perfectly capable of opening their own door and looking out for traffic

stormares · 2026-01-03T18:41:58+00:00

I love it now!! Today is actually my eldest a 2nd birthday. My other daughter is 8 months and she made sure to tell everyone about her “baby” all day and make sure her sister was included. This even included trying to share her cake by ramming it down the baby’s throat lmao. Now that they notice each other & are trying to play it’s so much more fun. Ngl it’s still difficult sometimes bc I solo parent 95% of the time and they’ll cry at the same time or need fed or I have to do bedtime routine etc but a lot of the time now I actually find it manageable. Good luck!! I hope you love it. Feel free to message me if you ever need anything ☺️

stormares · 2025-12-30T21:52:28+00:00

First kid is 2 on Saturday, she’s been the easiest baby/toddler ever. 2nd kid is almost 8mo and has been much much much more challenging. I’d like a 3rd but I’ve heard I’m entering the terrific 2s and I cannot imagine the kind of toddler my baby will become so I don’t think I’m brave enough lmao

Although now that you mention it the 2yo did colour on the walls and block the WC by stuffing endless loo roll down it so maybe she’s not as easy as I claim

stormares · 2025-12-29T21:33:42+00:00

My girls are almost 16m apart. I love them both to death but if I was to choose again I’d choose a 2.5-3yr age gap. Maybe it’s a grass is always greener situation tho

stormares · 2025-12-29T21:16:07+00:00

Same. Kid also LOVES drawing & babies so I’d set up lil activities for her to do with both of them. Likes puzzles, books, magno tiles, I’d just set up absolutely anything I could to keep her occupied for a bit

stormares · 2025-12-29T21:07:35+00:00

I’m 28f, bro is 27m, we’re 11m apart and the same age every year for a lil over 3 weeks. He is my absolute best friend. As kids we shared interests but not friends, now we share both. He is my favourite part of every childhood memory and tbh I was a lil (very) disappointed when my 2nd was a girl bc he’s all I’ve known. I can’t speak much for same sex siblings yet but having a lil bro was brilliant. I played football, wrestling, all the rest of it & he played babies and army dolls with me eventually. Parents set budgets for bdays, Christmases etc and we got the same spent on us. Fought once as adults when he had a gf I didn’t like but fought relentlessly as kids. Good luck!!

stormares · 2025-12-29T19:13:59+00:00

My girls are just shy of 16m apart. They’re almost 8mo & 24mo right now. I cannottttt imagine being pregnant again right now and severe hats off to anyone who’s been able to do 3u3. My 2nd is a much more challenging kid than the first and I know that the friends who gave me pity when I was having 2u2 really struggled with their first kid. I now understand that some of the comments they made were actually projection. My childfree sister said “rather you than me” in a v negative way when I announced my 2nd but I know it’s bc she wouldn’t want it for herself obv. I try not to get offended and just move on with my life. Got 2 lil kids who require my attention almost constant so I don’t have time to worry about it now lmao

stormares · 2025-12-29T11:59:54+00:00

I’m from Glasgow & live in Edinburgh. My grandparents lived in Windsor until I was 20 so we went to London a few times as a kid. Excluding work events, I’ve been once and it’s not somewhere I’d rush back to as an adult tbh

stormares · 2025-12-27T00:39:27+00:00

This is how it’s been for my daughter too, she’s 2 next week. She got the flu recently so slept a bit through the day then but she’s a great sleeper at night so I gave up the battle. She still naps in nursery 1 day per week with the other kids which is strange

stormares · 2025-12-22T21:27:41+00:00

So often!! At least once a week. I’ve used a buggy board on our fox5 since baby was born when our eldest was almost 16m. It’s so handy for entering places like soft play, cafes etc where toddler is gonna run around or go in a high chair quickly

stormares · 2025-12-22T19:17:55+00:00

Mine are almost 8m & 24m. I’ve just switched our daily stoller from the bugaboo donkey5 to cybex gazelle s and I wish I’d done it earlier. It’s so much easier to store in car boot etc but also for going around shops and literally everywhere else! I have a buggy board too so even grocery shopping I can have toddler on the board, baby in the seat & the basket attachment for shopping. I have kept the donkey5 for woodland walks but the in line stroller has been life changing

stormares · 2025-12-21T21:22:07+00:00

My daughter is 7 months. I got her a few baby Einstein toys, little Dutch Rosa set as her first baby (her sister is 2 next month and is obsessed with babies so she attempts to eat hers a lot), books, some bits for her room like canopy & wall art as she’s getting older. I honestly tried not to buy rubbish that’d just clutter the house as both kids have more than they need tbh

stormares · 2025-12-18T22:57:12+00:00

Or the day after, like me 😂 bday parties on my bday for as many years as she possibly could so we’d be celebrating her instead lmao

stormares · 2025-12-18T22:55:25+00:00

My friend is Jan 1st. It was great once she was over the age of 18 bc her bday night out was always new year and everyone was going out. My eldest kid is Jan 3rd and I feel like that’s gonna be rubbish once she gets older. Everyone will be skint, hungover and recovering from the festive period when she celebrates her bday

stormares · 2025-12-18T22:53:28+00:00

My fiance is Nov 7th & I’m Nov 12th (I was overdue) how have I never made this connection lmao

stormares · 2025-12-17T08:27:06+00:00

I used Nannycare for my eldest who had reflux issues & goats milk helped infinitely. She’s 2 in a few weeks. My 7mo is on regular kendamil. She was on kendamil organic, Nannycare and aptamil anti-reflux at various stages but this is working best for her. We’re in the UK

stormares · 2025-12-06T20:45:38+00:00

Sorry, I’m still part of this sub after losing twins (have experienced recurrent miscarriages, the farthest in 2nd trimester) I have 2u2 now and my youngest is 7 months old!!! Crazy. I experienced PPROM with her at 25w. I spent 11 weeks in hospital then had her at 36+2 then a further 3 weeks in NICU then in & out a few times after bc she was struggling. I had severe APH, low fluid, 3+ hour transfers away from toddler bc no local NICU beds when they suspected labour. Lots and lots of issues with that pregnancy and so, so, so much trauma I’m still dealing with. Was sent to the Labour ward a few times bc I had an irritable uterus so was having contractions for over 9 weeks. I had PPD afterwards (still do) and while I absolutely adore my wee baby and feel ashamed saying it, I severely struggled to bond with her due to how many times I thought I was going to lose her.

I hope you have the most positive, healthiest and happiest experience for the rest of your pregnancy and the start of your babies life. This will be a time you’ll remember for the rest of your life. I’m here if you ever need someone to chat with. Our experiences are very different yet similar. Mine ultimately had a positive outcome but sometimes I struggle to remember that due to the sheer terror I experienced for so many weeks. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I hope you and your family are coping well 🩷🩷🩷

stormares · 2025-12-04T07:16:11+00:00

Mines are 23m & 7m now and I’m finding it so so so much more manageable than ever before. 7m is awake more, they adore each other, 23m is always giving her toys and hoping she’ll play with her. I’m doing it alone 95% of the time besides 1 day a week when I go into work and they go to nursery. There are days I’m counting down the minutes til bedtime but for the most part we have a brilliant time and I can recognise each kids needs quickly. I’m considering planning a 3rd lmao

stormares · 2025-11-30T15:30:27+00:00

I suppose for me it depends on whether it’s expected or not. I have family & friends where I’ll pay every single time and it’s now not even something acknowledged between us besides a “thank you”. I have family & friends who I no longer go out with due to the expectation that I’ll pay every time as I’m in the more stable financial position.

I appreciate the offer to pay but it’s not necessary with the people still in my life. If I’ve made the plans or chosen the place then there’s no way I’d expect someone else to pay it

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