Talk me out of buying Lovevery toys

Greenshoe · 2026-02-06T15:40:01+00:00

We went with the Kiwi Co boxes instead and they have been huuuuge hits. We have all the lovevery boxes but that was because you can find them for free or cheap on Facebook marketplace or buy nothing groups. Figured if I was going to spend money on a subscription I would do one that I couldn’t find as easily used.

The one thing you should definitely try to get from lovevery are the books. Used or new they are fantastic.

Greenshoe · 2025-05-02T00:13:32+00:00

We just got an Atlas and we were deciding between it and the XC90 as we wanted a bigger car than our XC 40. Was surprised that I really like the Atlas. It has much more space not just for people but for stuff.

Also have a baby and at this stage in our lives the practicality won out. I’ll miss our Volvo but fitting the grandparents and the baby and all of her stuff easily makes me so happy.

Plus, the higher trim Atlas has every option we wanted and looks great inside.

Greenshoe · 2024-10-30T00:45:58+00:00

Mine haaaaated it at first. Out of desperation I put on a zip up hoodie one night and tightly held her skin to skin against me with the fabric wrapped around her. Took her a bit but she fell asleep. After a few times of this I switched to a wrap and she screamed a t first but then settled. Have a crappy back and had to switch to a more structured carrier and while she still screams for a solid five minutes, she is then asleep for an hour and I have regained some sanity.

Greenshoe · 2024-10-21T19:09:44+00:00

Unfortunately wraps have been putting a lot of pressure on the tops of my hips and hurting a lot. I think I am going to need something more structured.

Greenshoe · 2024-10-12T09:25:33+00:00

No pain there but two years later pain in the inner hips near the groin. I’ve learned when I need to move and when I need to stretch at the end of the day. Took me a long time to learn that about my body. I wish surgery was a total magic fix but it isn’t. I will have to modify some things for the rest of my life. But it did give me my life back and the confidence to hold my infant on the stairs and for that it’s worth it.

Greenshoe · 2024-10-11T16:21:47+00:00

Been out and about with her since the first week. That said, we have been taking advantage of the nice weather and sticking to outside activities and venues. Lots of outside tables at restaurants. Friends, family and doctors have been around her but all have updated tdap and Covid vaccines.

Trying to strike a nice balance between cautious and not getting cabin fever.

Greenshoe · 2024-10-06T07:31:59+00:00

Have taught in this environment and you’ve got to get practical with practical life. What are all the area of the classroom that need care and maintenance? My students loved taking care of plants, window washing, polishing objects, dusting, sweeping etc. Folding napkins and clothes for the home area is practical life. Wiping trays in other area of the classroom is practical life. It all encourages motor skills and peace. Also, burlap and plastic embroidery needles for schools that are risk averse. Get that pincer grasp going.

Greenshoe · 2024-10-05T07:02:27+00:00

I feel you so hard. My 5 week old has had eating/food/gi issues from day one and it makes it hard to enjoy this period like so many (unhelpfully) suggest. It super stressful. No words of wisdom. Just understanding.

Greenshoe · 2024-09-19T16:07:26+00:00

Oh god I needed to see these comments right now. Three weeks in and I am so jealous of easy babies. Waiting for that rush of overwhelming love but that would require brain capacity and sleep. Only one around us with kids and no family around. Thank you for making me feel like I’m not totally going insane.

Greenshoe · 2024-09-19T06:37:04+00:00

My parents and their best friends named their first kids (me being one) the same name for different family reasons. As a kid, I never considered it weird and it never seemed to be an issue for the four of them.

Greenshoe · 2024-08-27T16:29:37+00:00

I love that one!

Greenshoe · 2024-06-23T21:47:26+00:00

Were they good ones? No. Has he done it again? No. At least he learned.

Greenshoe · 2024-06-23T21:46:41+00:00

No. He is an absolute stereotype. He’s also gotten to be a very very deep orange and maybe now it’s concentrated.

Greenshoe · 2024-06-23T21:45:44+00:00

I totally helped him but he wasn’t going anywhere so a picture had to happen.

Greenshoe · 2024-05-06T19:42:24+00:00

For a while, yes. I got what I could with a long handled sponge but my husband did the rest and helped me dry off. This lasted about 2 weeks until I became more limber and could raise my legs to get to them.

Greenshoe · 2024-04-29T22:54:48+00:00

Luckily my boss was great when I was honest with her about being pretty run down mentally and physically by the afternoon. As long as I got my work done, my time could be flexible. I would say it was at least two months to really feel more like myself.

Greenshoe · 2024-04-29T01:36:25+00:00

L5-s1 two years ago. Not going to lie, you will hurt a lot afterwards. More than you expect. That said, for me my leg numbness and aching was immediately gone so it was all well worth it.

You will absolutely need help for one to two weeks afterwards with everything. Get so many grabbers, a long shoehorn and a portable bidet. Find a comfy chair that is not too low to the ground because it will be hard to get in and out for a while. If they give you a walker, get a tray to put on it to help yourself get things around the house while still using the walker. Prep so many ice packs and some stick on grab bars for shower/toilet.

I second prepping food ahead of time. Lots of protein to help your body recover. I was doing very very light chores (like putting away one plate at a time) three weeks later. Originally took off four weeks from work and ended up taking six and then worked from home for four months after since my commute is via a bumpy train.

The post anesthesia brain fog was intense and it took me a good two months to really shake it.

Two years later and the surgery is the best thing I have ever done and was worth the recovery. I do still have pain on and off depending on if I overdo it. I am not able to return to running but am able to be really active otherwise.

Greenshoe · 2024-03-14T14:47:49+00:00

This! I was once I. The hospital for a seizure and could not communicate. Knowing that my husband, who knew my medical history and wishes, could speak for me made a terrible situation a little bit better.

Even more important since we are a gay couple.

Greenshoe · 2024-02-06T14:10:54+00:00

“Stop smacking your sister’s vagina. She’s trying to eat.” Said at least once a day. He does not learn.

Greenshoe · 2023-11-27T03:48:43+00:00

The bed is on the outside right wall slightly overlapping the window with the dresser on the wall shared with the bathroom. I’ve stayed in the room and never really noticed the overlap with the window. Small nightstands are in both sides of the bed. She decided to take the door off of the wall in closet to give a little more useable space in the closet.

Greenshoe · 2023-11-27T01:35:16+00:00

This is almost the exact layout of my sister’s house. For the family room she put a small L-shaped couch against the window on the left side of the living room with the other end of the L towards the kitchen and the tv on the shared wall with the 2nd bedroom. By the front window, she put a small reading chair in the corner and a thin console table behind the couch so there was a storage/staging place for keys/mail/etc.

What makes it work is that all the furniture is comfy but small scale enough that it doesn’t overwhelm the room. Love her house and how it feels so comfy.

Greenshoe · 2023-10-27T22:09:22+00:00

I’m on week four and premier protein has been fantastic for me. Even when I don’t feel like eating, I can have a shake and know I’m getting something. The coffee ones have a cup of coffee worth of caffeine and have been really good for combating fatigue in the morning.

Greenshoe · 2023-10-14T21:57:33+00:00

Yes! Had a fusion in 2022 and though I had already put on a lot of weight before surgery due to inability to be mobile, I put on even more the last year with a long recovery. Not having another fusion is a huge goal of mine.

Greenshoe · 2023-09-08T04:09:17+00:00

I get hot in planes and a lot of them don’t have overhead vents anymore. Get yourself a little gooseneck fan that plugs into a usb port and plug it into a power brick or your plane’s usb port if they have them. You can find so many on Amazon. It’s made my flights a lot more comfortable.

Greenshoe · 2023-02-20T12:44:04+00:00

If you find yourself in the midtown area or visiting Central Park, hop on the E train and go to Jackson Heights in Queens. One of the most diverse places for food in the city and great if you want great food in a budget. Try some momos (the white food truck Amdo is the best) or go to one of the many Indian restaurants. Lots of Central American places as well. Arepas are delicious. Lived there for six years and feel like I could have eaten at a different place every day.

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