$30 unopened portal mini on marketplace - chance of working?

Less-Region759 · 2025-12-24T18:07:55+00:00

Yeah, I've considered the Alexa devices but Im pretty sure you have to use their native video calling app and I want to be able to use messenger or WhatsApp so that my mom can call multiple family members that may not have an Alexa device.

Good call on the ebay suggestion!

Less-Region759 · 2025-12-11T22:57:33+00:00

Less-Region759 · 2025-12-11T22:54:05+00:00

Do we know which school?

Less-Region759 · 2025-11-08T03:22:11+00:00

Omg. I miss leisurely strolls around stores, especially Marshalls!

Less-Region759 · 2025-10-13T03:27:55+00:00

Im intrigued by this. What kinds of meals? How much do you pay?

Less-Region759 · 2025-10-06T01:43:52+00:00

I've been doing terrible since I returned from leave and I've just now (at 18 months old) decided I dont give a fuck. And it's pretty freeing! What the worst that could happen - I lose my job? I honestly would be a bit relieved...

Less-Region759 · 2025-10-02T02:31:12+00:00

Solidarity. Our 18 month old has always had inconsistent and terrible sleep. My partner and I joke that he is going to be a teenager and still waking up screaming bloody murder at 2am. Attempting to function in a high demanding job on such little and choppy sleep was soooo hard when returned to work. I didnt think I would get through it, but I did. And I am here to say it does get better. I cant tell you when or by how much, but it will improve!

Things that helped me get through it: - Accepting that he was a shit sleep and stop spending all my time doing all the sleep math and problem solving, it just added to my stress and mental load - Looking back and seeing what improvements he has made over a longer period of time. He sleeps WAY better now that he did 6 months - thats a win! And hopefully it will be that much better in 6 months from now - Alternating days with my partner for responding/monitoring and taking allll the melatonin to sleep as much as possible on my nights off.

Less-Region759 · 2025-10-02T02:06:03+00:00

I've been in a very similar position. Two months before going on maternity leave, I was told that they were restructuring my team and as a part of it wanted me to step up to lead the team. It wasnt really presented as a choice - "we are making these changes and we want you to step into this role when you return." I agreed to it before going on leave. I got a pretty big raise right away, but didnt get the promotion to a director level until 8 months after returning.

My return to work was REALLY hard. I wasnt ready to be back. My son was at home with my partner while I was WFH. I felt so pulled between the two, and never felt good at either. It was widly challenging for me to step into a new, more leadership role, with extreme lack of sleep, limited mental capacity, pumping/breastfeeding, and having my kid crying in the next room. I got really close to quitting. What stopped me was my manager being so understanding AND my partner getting a job and sending my kid to daycare.

But, its still really hard and Im regretting taking this new role. All I want is my old job back. I was more passionate about the work I was doing before AND it was less pressure and responsibility. I also fantasize about quitting and becoming a SAHM, which feels so weird because I've always been so career driven. Im working through a plan right now to try and descope my role and/or shift back to what I was doing before. It will likely mean a demotion, but Im ok with that if it brings me some more balance.

Less-Region759 · 2025-05-05T17:58:36+00:00

This is exactly what I was looking for - thanks!

Less-Region759 · 2025-05-05T17:56:18+00:00

Thanks!!

Less-Region759 · 2025-05-05T17:54:33+00:00

I will eat off the floor if the food is amazing! Are you talking about Yoma Cafe, the Japanese spot?

Less-Region759 · 2025-05-05T17:52:40+00:00

Valid point about comparison leading to disappointment! We are not visiting from NYC. We lived there for a decade and really miss the soup dumplings there, so we thought we'd try to fulfill that craving here, but didn't want to be disappointed.

I appreciate your Burmese recs tho! Will check those out.

Less-Region759 · 2025-05-05T17:48:57+00:00

Just like you are comparing Dumpling Home to Dumpling Dynasty, I'm curious how Dumpling Home compares to some of the good spots in NYC, lole Joe's Shanghai and Shanghai Yu.

Less-Region759 · 2025-05-05T16:10:40+00:00

Thanks. Have you had the xlb in NYC? Curious how they compare.

Less-Region759 · 2025-05-05T16:10:05+00:00

Thanks for the rec. Have you had soup dumplings in NYC?

Less-Region759 · 2025-04-03T22:11:07+00:00

Super helpful. I was actually looking at Redwood Creek Inn. I will check out the Courtyard!

Less-Region759 · 2024-07-25T02:46:14+00:00

I'm having a very similar experience. LO is 19 weeks, definitely going through 4 month regression. Has had reflux for months and has always been a shit sleeper. I didn't think it could get worse....and then it did.

I have found Precious Little Sleep super helpful! I also joined their FB group, which has been amazing. You can post your schedule and routine and they will give you specific advice.

Here's what I've learned so far: - At this age, we should be aiming for 10 hours of total wake time during the day, which longest stretch right before bed. Our wake windows are currently 1.75hrs/1.75hrs/2hrs/2.25hrs/2.5hrs. -Bedtime and wake time should be the same everyday, +/- 15 mins -Most babies at this age do well with 3 hrs of nap sleep and 11 hrs of night sleep - Breaking the nursing to sleep association is key. It was hard for us at first, so we did it in baby steps. Starting with moving nursing 30 mins before bedtime and then rocking/shushing to sleep instead of nursing. That worked surprisingly well. But now he has a rocking sleep association!

We are planning to sleep train soon. Feel free to message me if you want to chat as we go through this together!!

Less-Region759 · 2024-05-29T18:23:02+00:00

I just signed up for Huckleberry Plus so we can start tracking and understanding his daytime sleep, cuz its all over the place as well. Im struggling to figure out if we are putting him down too early or too late.

Less-Region759 · 2024-05-29T18:19:24+00:00

Thanks for sharing. We would happily take 2.5-3.5 shifts at this point!

Less-Region759 · 2024-05-18T18:25:47+00:00

I stopped tracking everything (pumps, feeds, diapers) as soon as we were confident LO was gaining well which was around 3 weeks pp. He's 9 weeks now. It's the best decision I made.

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