Working Moms

Ok - I know this is silly, but looking to see if anyone else feels like this…. Recently turned 42, mom of a 9 and 5 year old. Got an IUD after the birth of my second child. Always long for a 3rd, but… more

Any suggestions for gender neutral diaper bags? I recently bought the Mina Bae Emmy tote but my husband thinks it looks like a purse and doesn’t feel comfortable carrying

Starting to wean from exclusively pumping after a year! I can’t wait! Let me know any tips or tricks on doing it safely and how you transitioned your baby off of breast milk

How did you combat separation anxiety. For me it isn’t really apparent during the day but at night my baby cries and cries and protests sleep. He is almost 12 months old.

Postpartum mommas, what to do to reduce all the hair loss? Baby is 6 months and it’s actually gotten worse

When did your baby transition from 2 to 1 nap? My kiddo is about to be 12 months and is struggling to fall asleep at night. Will wake up an hour after putting him down to sleep.

Hi! I work at a remote, high-growth startup in the fintech space that’s currently hiring across product, engineering, analytics, program management, and implementation. If you have 10+ years of experi… more

I’m honestly so over a friend who seems to throw every single celebration mainly for Instagram and expects all the guests to just go along with it. There is a dress code for every celebration and they celeb… more

Hi ladies 🤍

I know our bodies have done something incredible, and I’m grateful for that. But honestly, I do miss my pre-pregnancy body and feeling like myself again.

I’ve lost some weight but feel stuck with the l… more

Becoming a single mother with a 1.5yo, need help deciding between two apartments 🙏 please share your thoughts!

Suggestions for a wearable breast pump? Would be nice to have something I could wear while on the go. Also, how do you all store milk when you’re not home?

FTM here 🤍 My baby will be six months in a couple of weeks, and I honestly can’t believe how fast time is flying. It feels so bittersweet watching him grow so quickly — I’m so proud of every new milestone, yet I… more

OK, can we talk life insurance? Specifically term life insurance? I am 37 and I have two young kids under nine and I do have a spouse. Would you suggest a 20 or 30 year term? I’m trying to purchase te… more

Leaving my 22 month old each morning, has suddenly become more of a gut punch. I’ve been back at work for 7 months, but the last month has been especially hard. idk why. I just wish I could be with hi… more

Silly question, but what did you dress your newborn in for the first month of their life? I’m thinking of getting lots of onesies but not sure what else to get.

How do you balance pumping breaks at work? Do I essentially just work longer days to still hit my 40-45 hours? Or is there any working with HR to lower my goal (without taking an FWA).

I’m scheduled to come back from maternity leave in 1 week and having a complete freakin mental breakdown 😭 I’m crying about 16 times a day and cannot fathom dropping my baby off at daycare. I just do… more

When did you tell work that you’re pregnant. Im 6 weeks atm which is very early but because of bleeding I need to rest more but still im nervous to tell work so early on.

Anyone transition back to consulting after maternity leave and successfully set and maintain new boundaries/expectations for evening/weekend time, travel, etc.? Starting to feel the anxiety of going b… more

How often do you have time to yourself? Not counting when kids are down. With two little ones 4 and under, is this something that is realistic? And if you do, what do you do?

Recently paid off my Genesis GV70, but I feel the need to get a bigger car since the baby will be here soon. I love my Genesis but our car seat takes up so much space and makes it hard for someone to … more

I’m wondering if we need to tell company/PPMD the expected due date when telling them I’m pregnant. My due date is 2 days away from the client 10K filling date. I didn’t want to work busy season hour… more

Moved to a new town and know nobody but family. For anyone who has moved to a new state and likes spending time with friends, how did you meet them? I miss having friends. I didn’t realize it would be… more

Advice needed: upgrading to a minivan w/ baby #3.

It's v important to me that I have a hybrid, so Kia Carnival vs Toyota Sienna.

I like Kia Carnival better. We would get the rear seat camera - we already used it for our ki… more

My husband bought me two nice bouquets of flowers for valentines which I loved and appreciated, and I have them out on our dinning table. But the next day I found him trying to take flowers out of the vases… more

What are the best leadership conferences that have you attended? I’m especially interested in emotional intelligence and giving feedback.

My 2.5 yo just spelled and wrote most of his name at school today.

I have not worked with him on this at all. I thought he was too young. Neither has school (also they told me they are working with him on recogni… more

Thoughts on baby monitors? We’re considering the Nanit Pro but I honestly think it’s overpriced and I don’t care to subscribe to their packages for “insights” just need a good monitor that allows me t… more

My son is 2 and while my husband and I always talked about having a second child I’m increasingly disinterested in it. My husband works for a startup and his income stagnated and he doesn’t get paid r… more

So……is anyone willing to give an honest answer as to when they allowed their toddler to face the front in the car?

If you think you tore your meniscus, is it better to go to urgent care or the ER? 😂😂😂

Seeking Diaper bag suggestions- needgood separation for diaper/wipes/clothes to bottle/formula to food to toys. Travel friendly. Less than $100. Any picks??

Hi working mamas, I’m feeling a bit lost about the whole “ “motherhood penalty” and could use some solidarity and optimism.

Across two kids, I’ve felt the “motherhood penalty” more than I ever expected. Here are the main moments that hav… more

Which is worse, the last two months of pregnancy or the newborn stage? All things considered I’ve had a good pregnancy, but the weight of the baby and mini contractions are starting to weigh on me. I… more

My daughter is holding her pee and won't go potty. She will sit on it but won't go. She waits to go only in underwear. Anyone experience this? We have tried the naked method too and that somet… more