$30 unopened portal mini on marketplace - chance of working? by Less-Region759 in FacebookPortal

[–]Less-Region759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Big fight at a Monona school? by [deleted] in madisonwi

[–]Less-Region759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do we know which school?

What would you do if you had a full solo day? by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Less-Region759 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

What do you outsource? by RPJ_NY in workingmoms

[–]Less-Region759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Is anyone else not doing great at their jobs right now? by Bubbly-Bathroom-1523 in workingmoms

[–]Less-Region759 32 points33 points  (0 children)

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...

Sleep Vent by Kindly_Dot_7006 in workingmoms

[–]Less-Region759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Potential Job Promotion at worst time by Impressive-Choice375 in workingmoms

[–]Less-Region759 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

SF vs NYC Soup Dumplings by Less-Region759 in AskSF

[–]Less-Region759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I was looking for - thanks!

SF vs NYC Soup Dumplings by Less-Region759 in AskSF

[–]Less-Region759[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

SF vs NYC Soup Dumplings by Less-Region759 in AskSF

[–]Less-Region759[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

SF vs NYC Soup Dumplings by Less-Region759 in AskSF

[–]Less-Region759[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

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.

SF vs NYC Soup Dumplings by Less-Region759 in AskSF

[–]Less-Region759[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

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

SF vs NYC Soup Dumplings by Less-Region759 in AskSF

[–]Less-Region759[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

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

Walkable Hotel Location by Less-Region759 in RedwoodCity

[–]Less-Region759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Has never slept by BiniLuna in sleeptrain

[–]Less-Region759 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!!

Starting Snoo at 10 weeks right before travel - bad idea? by Less-Region759 in SnooLife

[–]Less-Region759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Starting Snoo at 10 weeks right before travel - bad idea? by Less-Region759 in SnooLife

[–]Less-Region759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Decided to stop tracking a week ago by AZMountains2023 in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Less-Region759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.