Working Moms

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My significant other and I both work full-time and trying to avoid the madness o… more

Have a newly minted two year old and a 6 month old and barely holding it together. Left consulting when I had one infant because it didn’t work for our family. Went to another employer for a hybrid role but left … more

How did you decide your family was complete? I have one, amazing 6 year old, and for the last 4 or so years, my husband and I have been in this limbo trying to decide if we want another child. I tru… more

Athletic/ small chested ladies — best wireless bra you’ve found for everyday wear?! I’m a 36b and would wear a sports bra everyday if I could, but need something that goes with shirts and blouses. A l… more

Hi, Any high chair recommendations? Looking for something not too expensive, but good functionality, good for baby’s posture, and easy to clean. tIA!

How did you find a *good* financial manager? I need investment and financial advice and someone who can help me manage my money. I don’t want to go to someone just bc my friends or coworkers recommend… more

Anyone ever hear of swaddling increasing the risk of SIDS? I'm not talking about when the kid is 4 months old and can roll over, I'm talking newborn, Day 1. I have a coworker who is due the sa… more

I’m looking for some advice on weaning. My baby is ebf and never took to a bottle. We introduced both a MAM sippy cup and an open cup around 6 months, but she doesn’t really drink from either yet. She mostly trea… more

When did you start solids with your baby? My little one is 5 months and my MIL is very eager for him to start solids but I feel like he isn’t ready. Additional context, my MIL is a physician but old s… more

My newly 3 year old son is an absolute beast. It’s nearly impossible to get him ready in the morning and at night. It’s full of screaming and him refusing to do what needs to be done - take his clothe… more

Moms in the corporate world - I am a new mom to a one month old, and I truly cannot imagine going back to work full time for awhile. For those of you who work part time, how did you find your role?

My 3mo keeps reaching for their hand to self-soothe. We haven’t offered a pacifier yet — torn between letting it be vs introducing one. Both seem like habits that might be hard to break later. What wo… more

Hi moms, what do you think about interviewing when you’re not really ready to leave your job? Work is slow at our company and I just got back from maternity leave. Historically people who don’t have good utilizat… more

My son is 3, and I still haven’t cracked the potty-training code. Any tips for getting a stubborn toddler to actually sit on the toilet?

Hello mom's. So my toddler is 2.5. Ive tapered back on milk as a way to get more solids in. And she gets some milk at school anyway. Is more milk an important source for nutrients. Should she be g… more

Alright, I keep seeing this mineral sunscreen powder that you apply on your toddlers with a brush. Does it actually work? And if it does, what brand do you like?

We relocated for my husbands job and I am STRUGGLING to find likeminded mom friends. I joined a mom group and I take my 1 year old to a Montessori play group 2x a week but I just haven’t connected wit… more

I have a 18m baby. Without any shadow of doubt the hardest part of being a parent so far is finding my way back to my relationship with my husband. Afraid that this is getting so out of hand that I do… more

My husband has a 4-day bachelor party coming up in a month or so. I’ll be 32 weeks pregnant and would be home alone with our 2 year old while he’s gone. Is it reasonable for me to ask him to stay home… more

Hey moms. For those who bought a tablet for their child which one did you go for? Which brand is best for a 3 year old. Thanks

Thoughts around starting kindergarten at 6 for a child with a late Aug birthday? Is academic redshirting a thing nowadays? What are the pros and cons

Have any of you made a career transition post baby? I’m a senior manager, about to start my 3rd trimester for Baby no.1 and know my current career isn’t sustainable for me with a baby. My plan is to g… more

We're sharing with our families soon that we're expecting. Once the family knows, do you wait for someone to offer to throw you a baby shower or did you just go ahead and plan your own? My fam… more

When did you tell people at work you were pregnant, assuming you are working in the office every day and body changes are more noticeable? I am 14 weeks and considering telling now because I am tired … more

I would hate to be the mum who always complains so wanting to hear your thoughts. My son is well into potty training but still having loads of accidents and it’s frustrating at this point. He doesn’t … more

Is it a common issue that babies cry more with their nanny? And they taking very long or not able to soothe the baby? How do you deal with this. Adapt yourself or train the nanny of your child nuances… more

FTM here and seeking advice on going back to work. I was laid off just before my MAT leave and I’m currently interviewing for jobs, I have worked remotely the last 4 years and am interested in hybrid … more

My 6 year old keeps mixing up B and D and other words/letters. This has been an ongoing issue for over a year. She doesn't have any of the other signs of dyslexia except for this. It's hard to… more

How have we regressed 75 years in the last 3?!? It seems to me that in the past year the idea of being a working mom has regressed to 1950.

The discrimination, lies and deceit are at an all time high. I left corp… more

Tips for getting my one year old to drink whole milk out of a cup? She will only drink it from a bottle, but I’m trying to phase them out. She absolutely loves drinking water out of sippy cups and str… more

Moms that have EBF, any advice on how to get my 14 month old to drink milk out of a bottle? We’ve tried so many ways and I am tired. I want to wean her but she needs to have at least 1 bottle of regul… more

Okay moms.. I need some serious help for those of you who has a partner that does not work standard business hours. Please tell me how you put a toddler and an infant to bed when your partner is not h… more

My little girl just turned 10 months and still isn’t crawling. She can only inch worm. I am starting to get a bit concerned bc she is so timid, afraid, and doesn’t trust herself. She also cant go from… more

HELP! My kid (almost 3 months now) was easily taking the bottle since 2 weeks old. Yesterday, was giving him the bottle again. after the gap of 10 days, he stopped taking it.

Went 4 hours hungry (usually at most … more

Hi everyone! I’ve recently noticed that every month for the last several months I have been having extreme depression and mood swings that lasts several days. Once it passes, I’m normal and it is like… more

Does anyone home school their child and work? My rising 1st grader has been wanting to watch lots of TV this summer instead of a trial homeschool period, but I'm not happy with the public school c… more

Weekends are draining me: play dates and adult friends coming to me with problems. Is it selfish to just cocoon for a bit? Do you ever feel like this too? We have an active three-year-old and we both… more

I have a potential opportunity for a higher level role at another company but I am in the thick of it with my young kids. Has anyone taken a promotion and regretted it? If not how did you manage the … more