Working Moms

I haven't worked on site 5 days a week in an office since March 2020 and that was Pre-kids. Now I have 3 kids ages 5 and under and interviewing for an on site M-F job but commute is good like 20 m… more

My 21 mo has been going to daycare since a month. Last Sat he fell sick (cough, cold, fever) so for 3 days we have been staying home caring for him. He went back to daycare on Thur and he seems quiet … more

Rocking chair or a lazy boy for breastfeeding- as experienced moms, how many of you breastfeed in your bed or sofa and how many of you think having a confortable recliner will help with the posture an… more

Nanny question- if we go out for 20 days in December, do we still pay the Nanny for the whole month? How does this work?

She is yet to start and will want to inform her in advance accordingly!

For those with a live-in nanny, how did you find? I live in a rural area in CO and am due in the Fall so I’m not necessarily in a rush, but this would require more of a relocation than normal nanny hu… more

Moms how did you get comfortable with having a baby sitter / nanny drive around with your kid. I cannot seem to get comfortable with someone driving my children but I really need someone to pick them … more

How many moms here consider having a tummy tuck at some point or have done it already?! Had my youngest at 37. Im 41 now, best shape of my life and I’m thinking that little mom pouch is never going aw… more

Help! I'm putting together a video for my mom's 80th birthday. We asked many relatives and friends for a short video, and now I need to put it all together. I started on canva but this will pr… more

Random question: what extremely bug proof, air tight, waterproof storage containers with a very good tight seal do you recommend? Links, brands, recs. Size or color doesn't matter, I just need to … more

Random question: Has anyone gone to the Disney Zombies/Descendents concert that is touring this summer? My son loves Zombies and we are thinking of going. Just wondering if it was a good show.

My 3 year old is waking up 7 times a night on average coming to our room. He sometimes wakes up crying sometimes just calmly walks in and wants a cuddle. It’s debilitating at this point. I can’t take … more

Any moms here with long commute with young kids? We are currently thinking about moving to Waterloo, Ontario for good school district and an affordable home. I need to commute to downtown Toronto 2 da… more

Husband travels for work half the month, every month in the spring and summer, this has been for a while now. Our two boys under 4 are so clingy that it’s nearly impossible to do much without them nee… more

Encouragement? Advice? I used to love the idea of being a working mom. When I had one kid, it was pretty simple. Now that I have 2 kids (2 and under) it is really wearing me down. I’d love to work 8-1… more

I need to take time off so I can sleep.


That's all. That's the post.

When traveling solo with a kid, do you pack any personal safety items? Traveling with a middle schooler to a city I'm familiar with, and while I've never felt particularly unsafe, I've nev… more

How do you work during sleep regressions? I just returned to work last week and halfway through the week my baby started a major sleep regression. She used to sleep 7-9 hours straight for months but … more

How do you handle two young kids when solo parenting? I currently have a 2.5yo and 8wk old. My partner is back to work while I’m still on leave. I solo parent for bedtime and also one day a week. What… more

I have been making dumb mistakes at work. Stuff I could do previously seems very odious after having a baby who is 1.5 years now. I know that everyone is judging me and my boss ( I was typing boyfrien… more

Anyone here late dx neurodivergence? Self diagnosed ADHD (at least), also meet “gifted”traits, and been waiting a couple weeks to see my therapist. Thinking I need to make a switch to someone a bit mo… more

For my newborn, what kind of tax saving account or things one can do? A new mom here..

How to navigate a career change while pregnant? Recruiter reached out with a great opportunity, increase in title and increase in pay. I was 31 weeks preggo but took the interview. Did well on the sec… more

I grew up in a household were dating was forbidden. I never felt comfortable opening up to my parents about anything which includes peer pressure, sex, or depression. As a mom of two toddler boys, I … more

How did y’all survive pregnancy while working? I’m only 7 weeks, but I’m so tired I can barely get out of bed. I can’t look at food without dry heaving. I don’t understand how women do this while havi… more

Anyone with two young kids (toddler and infant) and feels like stuck in a unhappy marriage and unsupportive spouse?
How do you handle the stress and navigate through esp with full time job?
It’s emotion… more

We just moved and we hired a nanny for my 21 month daughter. My daughter does not warm to new people easily and we know that but she is not taking to this nanny at all. We are on our second week. I WF… more

Situationship help - Had a whirling romance on a trip to Miami. Back in the real world - Guy ghosts, I initiate and he pops up super attentive funny flirty, then back to ghosting, then again repeat. T… more

I returned to work from maternity leave with my second little one a couple of weeks ago and I’m making dumb mistakes like asking a question a call when it was answered earlier in the meeting. So frust… more

Nanny concerns — my 2.5-month-old baby to cry every time the nanny gives him a bath (and also during most other interactions), but especially during bath time, how do I tell her on repeat to be gentle and proper?… more

Anyone else have a kid obsessed with “Kpop Demon Hunters”? I am fascinated with the hold of this show and its catchy tunes.

Moms- question for my newborn.

Till what time is it recommended to exclusively breastfeed if possible?

Gift ideas for departing with nanny of three years? We love her but can’t afford her anymore since I haven’t been able to find another job after leaving my last one. Cash is hard for obvious reasons a… more

Hi everyone, has anyone else been made redundant and finding it hard to find work? I was made redundant in February and still have not found a job… I am freaking out.

Not working laid off and found out I’m pregnant. Like WTH, I did an interview today final round and have a few more pop up interviews with diff jobs next week but what do I do? I mean will I even qual… more

Can anyone shed light on why so many summer camps and activities in NYC end at 3/3:30pm? This is such a random (but unfortunately common) end time and just completely unpractical for working parents.

Been years since I've flown United with my kid, so please forgive my silly question. Does the 1 carry-on rule include a purse/backpack they can for under a seat? Meaning, could we bring our person… more

We hired a nanny to take care of my daughter (21 months) and part for my 4 year old son until he starts a full day summer camp. We just moved to the area and we didn’t have the best turn out for nanny… more

My husband has very bad WLB. Most of his weekend has to work at home. I feel so lonely and tend to cry often. But we need the money he’s making. His salary is more than 2x of mine.

The only time my husband spends … more

Should I tell my boss I’m applying to higher paying and remote positions? I have a lot of respect for my boss, but the company pays lower than the market and I know I can make more elsewhere. Recently… more

A quick poll: would you want to switch to a role pays $150K with no career progression but offers great flexibility (work from home, and you’re flexible to participate in any school activities)?

Context: I’m 35. M… more