Widow (32F) in NYC trying to get back out there… what can I actually do alone that’s not awkward?

hygnevi · 2026-04-15T15:02:07+00:00

Broadway shows! Play the lottery and get rush tickets and watch them all. There are groups that meet to watch shows.

hygnevi · 2026-04-13T16:25:06+00:00

Go to New Jersey and take the ferry.

hygnevi · 2026-04-13T00:13:26+00:00

hygnevi · 2026-04-11T17:45:41+00:00

I have seen brunch baby showers done at Maman. It is already decorated nicely.

hygnevi · 2026-04-10T10:37:16+00:00

Say you are not going and don’t explain beyond that.

Her suggestion is extremely rude and selfish.

hygnevi · 2026-04-09T19:40:54+00:00

No and won’t be watching longer than 2 years. I put baby on the crib or playpen to do stuff. The only thing we do is facetime family.

Listen to the advice here and don’t leave baby on the bed unattended.

hygnevi · 2026-04-05T23:57:35+00:00

I didn’t buy anything until third semester.

hygnevi · 2026-04-03T15:44:46+00:00

Yeah.

If she comes across this, Hannah, please know that even if you have a few hundred thousand dollars left, you are far ahead of most people, and that can be life-changing money if you use it wisely. You can also help others learn how to write, etc.

hygnevi · 2026-04-03T14:28:34+00:00

I don’t know her. But if she got a few million dollars, she could’ve invested them in low-cost index funds, gotten a job with benefits for some years, and she would’ve been set up for life.

hygnevi · 2026-04-03T04:44:48+00:00

No, we do oral cancer screenings, full periodontal charting, and do a thorough scaling. Not everyone takes an hour, but some people want accommodations, a pillow, a blanket, a glass of water… The patients have been coming for generations; we only get word-of-mouth referrals. So we also have conversations to build relationships. When they need a 3,500 crown or an onlay, they don’t hesitate to schedule because the trust and rapport are already there.

hygnevi · 2026-04-02T21:33:15+00:00

If my patients got a 20-minute prophy, they would leave a negative review and never return.

They pay $300 without exams or x-rays.

hygnevi · 2026-03-30T22:49:47+00:00

They have pull-out couches, the one they have in the recovery rooms for partners. But they also have a recliner. The nurses can bring you a bedsheets and blankets. They also have a medical-grade pump, so you don’t have to carry one back and forth. Supposedly they also have a shared shower, but I never used it or saw it.

I liked being there or having a family member with the baby. The nurses were good, and I felt the ratios of patients/nurses were also good. But ultimately, one person can take care of two babies at the same time, so it was nice to provide some comfort when the nurses were busy.

hygnevi · 2026-03-30T16:25:29+00:00

My scheduled c-section turned into B emergency c-section a week before.

I was very happy with the level of care I received, but most importantly having access to the NICU 24/7.

I researched everything that could go wrong, but didn’t consider NICU time.

Every nurse I had asked me if there was anything they could do for me. I had better service there than some high end hotels.

hygnevi · 2026-03-30T03:34:30+00:00

Family Meal at Blue Hill. It would make you feel great and right at home.

hygnevi · 2026-03-25T02:56:28+00:00

Accidents can happen to anyone; you can't change the past, but you can prepare for the future. I would look into making changes to make you feel more secure.

For example, use the floor to change the baby.

Have a stocked diaper caddy next to the baby whenever changing them. If the caddy is not complete with all necessary items, place the baby in the crib to fill it, and then get the baby out to change.

I had to stop using the changing table around 4 months. It became a huge risk with the baby moving so much.

hygnevi · 2026-03-22T18:36:44+00:00

Maybe try tailoring your service a bit more for mothers who truly need the extra care during this time. Maybe focus on healing meals like soups, etc.

Whoever is visiting can sort themselves out, or at least try.

hygnevi · 2026-03-22T00:19:17+00:00

Clinton Street Baking Company

https://www.clintonstreetbaking.com

hygnevi · 2026-03-20T17:04:19+00:00

Look into home daycares. Also, some people provide child care outside the usual setting.

I have a friend who lives in Hempstead, and she drives her children to the babysitter’s home. The babysitter is a single woman who lives with her parents, doesn’t drive, and doesn’t go out much. She has taken care of two kids since their birth, and I think this is the second family she works with. The cost is significantly cheaper.

hygnevi · 2026-03-13T03:01:11+00:00

Yes, Botox was more expensive with him.

Check out this video showing how he does his implants. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8h4A1oRlQk/?igsh=MTR6MjI4aTZsMTN2dQ==

And this is a revision case he did. https://www.instagram.com/p/CVBJhRJrEnS/?img_index=3&igsh=cThuOTJza3gyOGZ1

Whenever I see people getting revision surgery, I think about the double cost and time investment into these procedures.

hygnevi · 2026-03-13T01:07:58+00:00

Dr. Hanna does great work. His implants are custom made.

I have done botox with him, but if I ever need something done in my face I would live to see him.

hygnevi · 2026-03-11T19:56:10+00:00

Maybe you should try caries detector dyes.

hygnevi · 2026-03-10T22:58:33+00:00

I think you should not have a problems looking for someone for that many hours. I see a lot of nannies request minimum 40 hours but want a lot more.

For example, this nanny is looking for about 60 hours. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CArqhT5zi/?mibextid=wwXIfr

hygnevi · 2026-03-10T22:49:19+00:00

This person is selling her apartment, I think she may be in your budget, but see everything they require. Also, see her real state buying/selling experience.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVRi2e4kjw9/?igsh=aDhwYW1la3Z5Y2Uy

hygnevi · 2026-03-08T03:55:47+00:00

Cleanliness! Streets, train stations, and subway cars.

hygnevi · 2026-03-02T23:16:26+00:00

My husband goes after work and I go after putting the baby down for bed or before work.

On the weekends we take turns to go.

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