Working Moms

What chores would you / do you outsource if you have a little spare cash? I’m nervous about the burden of 2 kids one day, when each of us works full time (we are both home by 6pm). No family nearby. W… more

How are we all doing this? I have 2 in daycare and I don’t think we’ve been healthy as a family for a single week the past year. We are fortunate that we both have generous leave but I’m still taking … more

Ok don’t judge but my spouse and I don’t share accounts but we do share expenses. It’s mostly worked for us for the last 10 years. Long story short— he’s done some extra spending recently so I offered… more

How do yall fit pumping into your outlook schedule? I feel like just blocking it off sets your status to “busy” and I still get cold calls 🫠

For people who kept their kids behind one year before starting kindergarten, how did you make your decision? Did you keep your child in the same daycare or move them to a different preschool for the repeat year?

H… more

If you had a high risk pregnancy, when did you tell people at work? Last time I told them at 17 weeks with a (seemingly) healthy pregnancy (turned into a traumatic birth). I’m newly pregnant again, an… more

Avoid Mat Leave Re-org?

Last time when I took mat leave, I came back with a reorg for a completely different role and team that I didn’t sign up for.

I was also not consulted in the process, so it was a big surpr… more

Moms. I finally feel I could try for baby 2 but I’m four weeks into a new, senior role. And I have serious imposter syndrome. Why does life stuff collide like this? Anyone been in a similar position a… more

In the thick of the 3-4 month sleep regression. Takes long to put baby to bed and he only naps for 45 minutes. Any tips, tricks, words of encouragement?

I work in audit at one of the Big 4. I am very lucky to still be able to work from home most of the time. But I am still overworked and there doesn’t seem to be enough time in the work day to get ever… more

I have a late summer boy. He is ready for kindergarten but I have the flexibility and ability to gift him another year of play in pre-K. He can be a bit shy and wonder if this will help in his later years. Any feedba… more

Family is moving to a suburb outside of Philly from NY and are looking for a nanny. A lot of these nanny’s are asking for 30-35/hr for full time for my 20 month old and part time care of my 4 year old… more

My in laws offered us a trip to see them in Florida in the fall. We will have a 5 month old. It’s a very generous offer but I’m stressing over flying with a baby and vacationing as a (new) small fami… more

Moms who nursed, how long did you go for? I'm 3 months in and the struggle is real. I've been considering adding in formula but I'm trying to make it to the most ideal time, where baby get… more

Im looking to obtain a professional designation that would take anywhere from 6 to 12 mo(my pace), naturally I've brought this up to my mom, who points out im already overwhelmed in a wfh position… more

How do I survive a 12 hour flight with a one year old?

If you breastfed and used a night nurse, did you feel it was worth it even though you still had a wake up to feed?

Do any of you have those climbing domes for your kids? Do your kids use it?

My baby just one day woke up and her had eczema 😢 she turned 3 months this week and I started noticing rough skin, bumps and redness on her body. I went to the doctor and they said it was eczema and … more

I’m going back to work next week after maternity leave and I’m dreading the emotional whiplash. I know I can do this, but I’m scared I’ll break down by lunchtime. What helped you transition without fa… more

I’m the only mom on my team, and lately I feel like I’m constantly apologizing for daycare pickup, for a sick kid, for just being a parent. I don’t think anyone means to be dismissive, but the lack of und… more

Did any moms have to cut out dairy from their diet while breastfeeding/pumping? How did you know your baby had a cows milk allergy?

Anyone experience implantation bleeding very early when ttc? Like 5-6 dpo?

🆘 when does 2 under 2 get easier 😵‍💫

If your in-laws live close by (but your family doesn’t), do you get together for dinner for your birthday? We get together for my in-laws birthdays and my husbands but not mine.

Any success stories of combination feeding (pumping/breast/formula) from birth? My first did not latch, so we exclusively bottle fed formula and pumped milk. I’m due with baby 2 soon and hoping this b… more

Just wondering what kind of side hustles you've found success with. I've dabbled in mystery shopping, focus groups, and surveys, but I'd love to hear about other ideas. What are you doing … more

Just got an autism diagnosis for my 2 year old. I already have him enrolled in speech therapy, feeding therapy, and am now exploring ABA services.

Any suggestions of things that worked to get your kid… more

Best diaper bag? Does it need to be professional enough to bring around work or on work trips? (I travel 1x/2months for work)

I am ready to be a manager, I have the skill set, except there isn’t a business need on my team. My boss is wonderful and trying to make it happen. So he hired two new people who unofficially “report”… more

My new job (3 months in) has unlimited PTO, which is wild after years of limited days. I've only taken two sick days so far. I'm trying to mind my own business, but a coworker who started afte… more

Help I’m behind on a Father’s Day gift for my husband and am working crazy hours/traveling next week so need some good and easy ideas!

Thoughts on negotiating your own layoff? We have three kids four and under and I’m about to come back to work from maternity leave. We are treading water every day while paying out the nose for childc… more

Would you take a big step back for remote work? I am a controller at a small PE firm in a VHCOL city. It’s 4 days in office. My husband is remote. I am currently on maternity leave and I have zero des… more

For the current or past pregnant women - how do you navigate hiding your bump while in the office? I’ve outgrown my pants and I think my belly is noticeable! Also what office appropriate clothing recs… more

Looking for recs on how to find a part time house manager in the DC suburbs (Maryland side). Drowning in the mental load of motherhood while working and need someone to pick up the slack around schedu… more

If you could design your perfect maternity leave, what would it be? I work in a small family business in sales and I love my job. I also greatly care about it. However, I know it’s unrealistic to go b… more