After starting solids my baby has little to no interest in milk. I always feed him milk before solids but he’s just waiting for solids 😅 is that ok? He’s 7 months.

Hi! We have a jogathon fundraising in my son’s school. Most of our families are overseas, and don’t want to ask donations to few friends during this difficult times. Our friends also have school age kids. Is it ok if we just do one donation as family? My son wanted to get the expensive prices, but dont want to spend $150 for a kid’s hot lunch. Sorry if it is a dumb question but it is our first fundraising. Thanks

So, I knew ahead of time that I would be working Thanksgiving weekend, but I just got my schedule for December and it looks like I'm going to miss Christmas as well. I feel bad that I am missing so much time with my kids, how does everyone else deal with these emotions? Any tips on how I can make up the missed experiences with my children?

My husband and I have concert tickets to a big outdoor festival that was cancelled for covid and is now happening in late August. His brothers and some college friends are flying in to stay with us. We just found out we're pregnant and I'll be 9 weeks by concert time. We aren't ready to tell anyone but we can't think how we can ask them to cancel without explaining. We are all vaccinated and are in SF so cases are low, but not zero. Any advice?

Single child on H1 B in US
How do I get my old parents to stay with me without every 6 months travel back to India?

Is there any legal way to have them stay with me as long as I am here?

Anyone had to take iron infusion for anemia at 21 weeks? My Hb is low and my OBGYN had me visit a hematologist who put me on infusion. He said its safe for the baby, but I can't keep my worry hat away! Please tell me I am being stupid... First time mommy!!!

Any other mommas only get real supply from one side while pumping? Getting 0.5 Oz from left side after half hr pumping... Any problems if I just pump and feed from right side? (Baby is 11 months old and supplementing with formula anyway, likely weaning at a year)

I had someone from school flame and unfriend me on Facebook because I said jobs are the best way to help someone go from low income to self-sufficient. And this was after I had her child in school and was told I was a great teacher.

I have COVID and have not been back to school since Christmas break. My district does not require a negative test to return, just 5 days of quarantine. However, I am a special Ed teacher and work with medically fragile kiddos. As a parent I would not want my child’s teacher to return to school knowing they could infect someone…does this seem right???

My husband and I had a really tough time this past year. With the pandemic, having to take care of a toddler at home, being pregnant with a 2nd child, dealing with a new job, and my husband losing his best friend due to COVID, our marriage has been really strained. We’re both so stressed and tired but we want to work through this and will seek counseling. For those who have been through rough patches during their marriage, do you have any advice or anything that worked for you?

Seeing all of the moms at bring your kid to work day makes me 😄 I hope I can be like you one day!

In-house job where im in the office three days a week (commuting an hour from NJ) but work 9-6, some evenings, and rarely weekends, making $450k all in (as breadwinner) OR v10 job with awesome culture and people but working quite a bit more (definitely evenings and some weekends), fully remote and get to see my 3 little kids a fair amount since im WFH and $460 (with salary increasing every year)? Ultimate goal is to go in house but not sure if it's the right time with little kids..

I can’t believe I’m asking, but I’m considering a breast lift after baby #2. Any other moms thought about it/done it? Pros/cons, considerations? Cost, recovery time?

How do you deal with a child who will pee on themselves for the attention? I have a student who does this two-three times a week. I have never experienced his before, and not sure what to do.

Can pregnant people take the sleep version of liquid IV? The hydration ones I know are fine but wasn’t sure about the sleepy ones..

BDO stopped accruing PTO during parental leave. What's the policy in your firm?

Any good baby moon recommendations and the best time to go? Currently 12w based in Washington DC area and starting to plan. On the fence about flying right now with Covid numbers, but considering places where masks are still mandatory for air travel (I.e Germany, Portugal)

I am about to meet my bf's parents who r frm different cast- culture all together. I m Hindu Rajput n they are Marathi Brahims.Although his parents said they are fine with marriage but i can sense they are not actually happy. They are taking it ahead just for the sake of it.Does this culture difference matters a lot after marriage.??
In-laws not liking me will be a problem after marriage.? What should i really focus on?? Is getting married be good idea in such scenerio ?

Hello, I’m looking for some job referrals. Currently I’m working in the DME (durable medical equipment) field (customer service) alot of phone time and they are really pushing back on wfm options. I have 3 small kids, so I really need flexibility, but I also need to work FT. At this time, I am not choosing a specific career because as previously mentioned, I have 3 small kids and I have not had the opportunity to choose what I like to do.

How old were you when you had your first kid? Approaching the ‘max age’ soon but I saw a couple of people having their first kid at 36 with no issue at all. Are my acquaintances more like exceptions

Newly pregnant here! Anyone get pregnant right after starting a new job? Nervous about telling my team and needing to take leave within my first year at the new company.

Hair salons for partial highlights near downtown?

How many summer Fridays have you taken so far?

Should I take a test waiver for Georgetown PT with a 600 score if I have a 3.8 GPA from an above average state school in Finance & Information Systems and will have 4 YOE when applying - 1Tech at a Bank, 1 Consulting, 2 Corp Strat at a smaller healthcare co (current). 600 was my first try so I still have time to get it up as well.

Ab aur single nhi raha jata..anyone looking for a boyfriend??

Tips on being/becoming a top performer?

At law firms that restrict their lawyers’ personal securities trading, how are those policies enforced?

Do you disclose where you're going next when submitting a resignation? I don't want to give the opportunity for my current employer to badmouth me to the next place

Hello guys,

I have 3.5 yoe in Cisco Telepresence. Have basic knowledge of CUCM, VCS, VMware, WebEx issues. Worked upon TMS, telepresence endpoints, WebEx.
Have basic knowlege of DHCP, Subnetting, DMZ, Firewall, routing switching, OSI model, TCP/IP, SNMP
ITIL V4 certified. Will complete CCNA 200-301 by this month. Is there any good opportunity for me? I need to get out of here.
Please

Thank you very much.

Let’s talk work life balance: Why do people find it a point of pride to stay in the office late? My team looks at me weird for leaving by 5:30 everyday, but I get my work done soooo.

Is there any transport facility provided by IQVIA in pune?
How much is the monthly charges?

Parents coming in for a cruise for anniversary. Where should I take them to dinner?

Got laid off. And is my first time.
Lost confidence, motivation. Ever had this experience before? What did you do? How did you get up?

What would you think be the perfect content in promoting a brand new Creative Agency? 🤔

Going to Costa Rica in March. Plan to go from San Jose > La Fortuna > Monteverde > San Jose. Is car rental the best option? How easy is it to drive around there? Thanks.

How much are other AGMs getting paid in fine dining?

What’s the salary trajectory (annual growth, bonus %s etc) like at tech companies / scaleups after 2YoE in consulting?

Any info on this for roles in product, strategy, operations are appreciated.

Trying to compare the future impact staying vs exiting

Thanks!

When can i expect offer letter from LTI ? I had submitted my documents on last Thursday and salary discussion done on Friday.

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NYC moms - Please tell me I’m not alone in this. I live in NYC, I make 190K a year. After taxes my nanny cost of $4200 a month is more than HALF my paycheck (post tax).

Today I dropped my baby at her 1st day of daycare. And both of us are a mess. 😭

Nanny of 2.5 years just gave notice. Put up a posting on care…hasn’t been long yet but I’m freaking out because a few years ago living in a big city we would have had a ton of applicants already. I’m afraid between the great resignation and now living in a suburb of a tier two city there just aren’t many options. If we can’t find someone, what’s my play? E.g., take a leave of absence til we do find someone, cobble together a few part time people, hastily attempt to put them all into daycare?

I am that mom who has a 14 month old who was never sleep trained. I didn’t everything everyone told me not to do - I still rock him to sleep with a bottle and he co-sleeps. Cont...

Hi moms! What lotion or products did you use to take care of postpartum belly (stretch marks etc)?

Any book recommendations for working moms? I’m a first time mom & I’d love to hear perspectives from other moms on how they balance home and career.

Anyone else been drinking 2/3 glasses almost everyday? I have two little ones and it just a lil bit of me time at the end of the workday

Do your nannies generally follow your guidelines or do you have to accept their ways? Ex: I would prefer our toddler feed himself, but nanny continues to feed him with a spoon because it’s quicker

Moms with a Doona stroller - is that your only stroller? If you have another which one and why? What did you transition to after that? I get its limited lifespan but I wanted to know 1) do you need an alternate for other situations in year one eg long walks, 2) what did you transition to after having skipped the infant phase, 3) any other things to be aware of? Thanks!

Anyone at EY Canada know if Manulife will cover the cost of a breast pump?

WFH 3 days a week which is amazing however, it’s been super annoying & challenging b/c upstairs neighbor 4yr old kid is constantly running/ jumping. That’s all I hear!! I’ve confronted them 2x. Tips?

Moms, what is your opinion on goat milk formula? I am hearing conflicting things. My baby’s pediatrician did not recommend it, because these formulas are new and not enough studies have been done on them (as opposed to Similac and Enfamil which have been around forever). But I’m also hearing from some people that it’s closer to breast milk and easier to digest for babies. Have any of you done any research on this and have a perspective to share? Many thanks!

Another daycare question! How long did it take before your little one got sick the first time? My 6mo starts next week and I’m trying to plan ahead for backup coverage.

TIL that my husband talks to himself CONSTANTLY when he works... 🤦‍♀️

Is there such a thing as too early to teach your kids about affirmative consent? I don’t mind breastfeeding but just wish my little dude would stop impatiently ripping off my top in public 😅

Any suggestions on how to help a 2 year old deal with OCD? My two year has many ocd tendencies, I've heard probiotics can help (waiting for those to come in the mail)..but what can I do to help? I rather not put her on medicines. It's getting worse.. seeing doctor later this week as well.

After over a decade in consulting, I’m finally leaving - I’m taking a tech industry exit opp to more than double my total comp with a company that lives/breathes WLB.

I am only posting here because I don’t know how many times I have posted in this bowl previously as I have limped along trying to get through this first year postpartum. It has been SO hard. And it continues to be hard, but there are bright spots like this one, and I want to celebrate the wins ✨🍾🥳

Best Pregnancy / Birth / New parent Podcasts or Book recommendations?

On mat leave and our babysitter will become our full time nanny in March. She charges $20 per hour but want to negotiate a lower weekly rate. What is reasonable? And what should be expected of her?