11 weeks pregnant and tested positive for Covid . Symptoms are headache and fever. I am trying to keep the fever down by taking Tylenol but the temp remains at 37.7. I have my 12 week ultrasound in few days but I don’t think the clinic will allow since I tested positive. So scared for the baby

Should I be concerned that my cats ALT liver levels are going up? I am trying to schedule an ultrasound for him. It went from 160 to 244 in three months.

Happy Friday. Just a reminder of a few things:

- ADHD is a disability, but it’s not the end of the world
- give yourself a break. Your brain needs it more than you realize
- medication is not a cure-all treatment. Medication + diet + exercise + self-organization is the key.
- ADHD causes us to feel emotions stronger than the average person.
- failure is inevitable, but so is success. Act accordingly, and be kind and fair to yourself
- life is hard, but that’s… wait, what was I saying? 😂😎❤️

^Looks like McK kid got his first bonus

Does Slalom have a minimum requirement for time in service, for taking maternity leave?

Anyone willing to share some best resources (books, podcasts, etc) for imposture syndrome? For awareness, I am a white women in HR. Always struggled with confidence but experienced some brutal/toxic management with my HR role with a bad business partner (now in a new role), and I am continuing to struggle with my confidence. Appreciate resources that are “self-help”. Also considering a therapist but hoping to also own the process myself for quicker “recovery”. TIA!

Mom's in this bowl, or anyone, do you feel like the place where you work discourages or penalizes women for getting pregnant or wanting to have children? I realized recently that most if not all of the women I work with don't have kids or have expressed that they don't plan to, and I'm wondering if that's intentional.

Is 210 HHI enough to live a upper middle class life in Dallas? Have 1 kid, and another on the way. Curious what people think.

How is your facility reporting COVID deaths?

So much discussion here on wearing a watch to work, worrying about client perception, etc. Has anyone bought a Rolex with plans to give it to your child and only wear it around them and never to work?

Reminder to Listen to your intuition, especially when it comes to your health. If you feel something is off with your body, nothing is more important than seeing a doctor. If that dr doesn’t take your concern seriously, see another one or go to ER. It’s better safe than sorry. This can save your life!

Is anyone not yet seeing any downtick in hours or inflow of work due to the Coronavirus? I’m beginning to think my situation is an anomaly, though granted we’re still in the front end of this thing.

For those of you doing only remote teaching, do you worry about your students getting enough food? When covid first started, it was easier to distribute lunches bc parents weren't working. What about now?

Do you go on vacations with a baby (6months+)? Thinking about the holidays and not sure if there is any vacation possibility…

Has anyone claimed childbirth classes on insurance? Why is everything so expensive?

Did yall hear about the Chicago mom who had her kid taken away because she wouldn't accept that her child was transgender? As a parent, that's actually kind of scary that the government would that with no basis of abuse or neglect. Smh

Pregnant/ first trimester in big law. Got informed I should be taking point on some aspects of a major trial, set right around my due date. I don’t want to announce I’m pregnant yet, and don’t want to get pulled from matters so early. But I also don’t want partners to resent that I knew I would be gone for this trial and that I didn’t tell the team sooner, so a different attorney could have taken point from the start (rather than me having to catch someone up in a few months). Any advice?

So far I’ve been through 1 IVF cycle. I have one embryo that is frozen waiting for transfer. My doctor is wanting me to do another round of IVF to back eggs for baby number two down the road. Has anyone been through this? I know of two people around my age that got pregnant naturally with their second baby after IVF. Does anyone know about banking embryos for future use instead of transferring? My insurance doesn’t cover anything so all this of out of pocket.

Best maternity wear online shops? With winter options and preferably modest?

Any recos for visitor insurance? Last time I had seven corners for my mum and thankfully the only issue she had in the last week was tooth ache (which cost me consultation and prescr.) otherwise healt

I am 6 weeks pregnant in a stressful job and it is making everything harder. Normally I handle it all well, but now I feel like a total space case, get stressed out more easily, and get so sick to my stomach and tired. This is after nearly a year of fertility treatments which as you know, are also incredibly stressful. How have you coped?

Hello.. Please help me to understand that is it okay if I can ask my manager to quit from a project?

Assuming I don’t get MBB, would you take AlixPartners, Kearney or LEK? My priorities are 1. Good reputation 2. Quick progression 3. Compensation

If anyone who works in or would like to work in member / patient engagement and service and would like a referral at PwC (all levels), feel free to send a message! We are hiring a ton!

Anyone tried the new Sanctions Certificate (CGSS) offered by ACAMS? Trying to see how difficult it is considering I don't have a lot of experience with sanctions compliance. I have CAMS & work in AML

Couple of offers in hand
OLA (Data Scientist 2)- 35.45lpa + 10% variable
Deloitte( Senior Consultant)- 31.5 lpa + 10%variable + 6.5 jb

Yoe : 7.2 yrs

Any suggestions ?

Currently at 29lpa and 14% variable. May ditch both the offer

How much would you give (in cash) for sibling wedding. Younger sibling if that matters. I almost feel desi wedding gifts is next level maze that I haven't figured out the access yet.

Looking for good third party inspector near Naperville IL area for pre drywall inspection. Really appreciate your help.

Any Capgemini 🐟 in here? Joining soon, here are my questions:
1) is there an official Capgemini bowl? If so how can I join?
2) things to know about the company?
3) any immediate perks to take advantage of?
4) whats the laptop situation?

Hi fishes need 11 likes to enable dm please.

I had an early miscarriage (week 4.5) after a FET with a PGT embryo (medicated cycle).

My doctor wants to move right away to a test cycle (w/ the objective of doing a biopsy and various tests), to be followed by doing the second FET cycle.

Is this too soon? Should I wait a month for my HCG levels to be normal again and to give my body some rest?

Was so bored during a call. Discovered I’m pretty decent at picking things up with my toes

Looking for tours/activities in the following cities when I’m in Australia: Melbourne, Adelaide, Hamilton Island, Sydney. Does anyone have some good recs? Is it worth it to do the bridge climb in SYD?

Do you ever do anything to celebrate a milestone birthday? I’m looking for ideas even though I know it’s still one day at a time! Don’t pick up that first drink!

Folks! Almost 7 weeks. I have some pain on just one side of the pelvis. Some mild lower back pain on the same side. No other major preg symptoms except fatigue. Hcg levels have been increasing but very slowly. Have an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow but freaking out if it could be ectopic! Any similar experiences ? TIA

On week 4 and milk still no more than 1.5 oz in a pumping session. Is there any hope it will get better?

I’ve tried everything (lactation consultants, fenugreek, brewers yeast, power pumping, etc.)

How did you pick your travel system? So hard to choose too many options 🥹. Feeling overwhelmed

Ladies, I feel ill prepared for some unanticipated changes that have come with pregnancy. Did your shoe size and ring size change permanently and by how much?

Getting induced in less than 5 hours! Excited and nervous as this is my first pregnancy. Any last minute recommendations or suggestions for my husband and I?

Are women here having issues finding appointments for initial prenatal visit? The first appointment I got will be at 11 weeks that too I was lucky because I had already scheduled with the doc for some other Obgyn issue back in July and they converted it to a prenatal appt. If I did not have that, I would have not got anything for the first trim. The other docs in the clinic also did not have appts. This sounds very risky. Heard from someone in Texas she did not get an appt until 16 weeks

FYI - the Snoo is 40% off right now. Great time to buy one if you’ve been eyeing it.

Does your shoe size really change after pregnancy? I need a new pair of boots for the winter but I don't want to invest in a good pair if I won't fit in them next year.

Anyone here having their 3rd? What was the transition like?

I am expecting my second child after 10 years and I need to decide if I'll be having a second C-section or VBAC. I am scared of either option but need to make a decision soon. Can you please share your experience on either options? Thanks in advance.

I am going in for the NIPT tomorrow. A bit nervous, for those who have done it how long did it take to get back?

I know everyone is different, how long did it take you to fall pregnant with your first? We have just started trying but I’m already stressed at the possibility of hiding a pregnancy at friends and family gatherings, taking an international trip in April, and the ‘perfect’ time to be pregnant/due (I know there’s no perfect time!). I feel like a crazy person!

Ridiculous question but we are pregnant and so excited! But we just recently renovated our home (bought nice furniture, put hardwoods in etc) and my annoying brother and SIL just keep commenting on how much toddlers destroy homes and that ours will be screwed bc it’s very modern. What safety measures can we take? We have a family room and the baby’s room will be upstairs and is fully carpeted. It’s the downstairs/living room/dining room I’m mostly concerned about. TIA!

How much TV time do you give to your 4 - 12 month old baby? I am concerned they are having to much sedentary TV viewing time - what has been your experience as parents?

Some context: agency let go about 15% of the company a month ago. I was warned by my dept lead more layoffs could happen if we don’t win new business soon. I’m 35w pregnant.

What scenario (if any) is most likely:
- That I’m let go before my mat leave begins
- I’m let go during mat leave
- I’m let go immediately after returning from mat leave

Seems like potential PR nightmare for them, but I can’t ignore the fact that I was given a heads up that layoffs could happen.

Sharing just because we never shared with friends or family and this will be therapeutic in a bowl of those who may have similar experience.

Weve been working with a fertility specialist and finally got pregnant. Week 8 today and found there is no longer a heart beat.

Devastated and trying to recognize it’s a set back not the end. Any love or advise welcome.