Am I tripping? Everyone loves calling my daughter (2 months) "lil chocolate drop" or "look at all that chocolate". I love my daughter's complexion, not only because it's mine, but because it's beautiful. However, I can't help but feeling like ppl "other" or make it weird by avoiding saying dark. Calling her dark is acceptable and appreciated. I know "chocolate" comes from a place of affection, but I just can't embrace it 💯.

Explain it like I’m 5: why is the stimulus package going from the Senate to the House when usually bills are created in the House and then moved to the Senate for approval?

Hi Fishes, I am a RPA DEVELOPER with 3.3YOE in Blueprism, UiPath and python looking for opportunity.

Please help me with referrals.

Thanks in advance.

Accenture Tata Consultancy Infosys IBM Deloitte EY

Anyone have experience with Keeps? Does it work? (M 30’s here)

Just find out I am second chairing a trial for a case I know nothing about that starts in about 3 weeks. Where do I even begin to get familiar with the case?! Disability discrimination case. Help!!!!

No judgment tax question. Would a covered deck extension and repair to be used for work purposes (home office) be classified a deductible business expense? Need guidance.

Anyone try the period underwear? Just saw another ad and I’m intrigued and grossed out at the same time.

Tips for TOEFL?

Is alteryx core certification hard? Been using alteryx for a while and just refreshed my knowledge of the tools covered on the exam.

My employment contract states that I need to keep my salary confidential. I recently applied for a job that I thought would be a good match for me and explained this situation to the recruiter but he said the company wouldn’t consider me regardless. Still don’t think I should disclose. Would it be better to give a range? Fyi my current job and the potential new job are both abroad.

BF gave me a ring that he said would be replaced with an engagement ring when we get married at a later date. I don't get the point of it. Should I ask him to just consider it an engagement ring?

Anyone's office celebrate MLK day but don't have the day off? If so, what do you guys do?

Crowdsourcing ideas since my office currently doesn't do anything.

This question might anger some, but not meant to be provoking. Does anyone else feel that half the jobs in tech (scrum master, project manager, product manager, etc.) are more hindering than helpful? I feel like productivity would sky rocket if we didn’t have 10+ hours a week added of admin work/agile ceremonies/status meetings, and you just let developers and analysts do their job. Why are we spending hours learning how to estimate story points (for example) rather than improving production?

What role is the big4 FDD senior manager equivalent at A&M? Director or Senior Director?

If you know of anyone in Amsterdam looking for an Sr/CD Art Director, hit me up.
I'm in US at the moment but I wouldn't need a visa to work there.
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Thank y’all for starting this bowl! Newly expecting mama here 🤰🏾I’ll be 11 weeks tomorrow! My husband and I are praying that I give birth to healthy 🤴🏾 or 👸🏾. I look forward to learning from this group!

Any of the sisters deal with gestational diabetes but already had a restrictive diet pre and during pregnancy?
Doctor says I have it, but I honestly don’t believe them. I don’t eat cane sugar (not even in sauces), gluten, dairy, or soy. So not surprised I couldn’t process their drink-I don’t consume stuff like that regularly. I walk a mile or do HIIT training 5x/ week. The condition doesn’t run in my family (and my mom has 4 sisters w/kids-good sample size) (cont’d in comments)

New Dad here. 8 weeks in and I don’t feel the imagined bell and whistles of fatherhood. Is this normal?

I am a city boy but good god why are schools in the city not good. I’m personally against private school and am a product of nyc public schools and I came out fine but idk g

Seeing local parents reacting to the public school lottery results in DC, got me super nervous about when it’s my kids turn.

I hate the idea of having so little control.

Anyone have kids that struggle with night terrors?

My daughter had one for the first time last night and it scared the crap out of me. It was like she didn’t know who I was.

Potential unintended consequences of my parenting decisions is the most stressful thing ever.

The “right” approach can feel so clear one moment, then feel like a huge mistake the next.

Father of two princesses. 2 years and 4 months.

Talk to me about discipline. What age did you really start laying down the law? Im patiently waiting out the terrible twos but at some point will need to reign it in if this continues...

Where can I get good and affordable baby clothes 0-3 months?

Do any parents have a Lovevery discount code? Also, are there other similar services I should look it? Our LO is due in 3 weeks. So, I want to get him off to a good start.

How much per week/month do you spend on daycare?

Black mama here with a toddler and infant 👋🏾

Any thoughts on Montessori toys. School etc vs it’s competition?

Don’t judge me, I’m just struggling this year.

Mother’s Day Gift ideas?

What to do for a spouse who is struggling emotionally but refuses to get professional help?
I’m 17 weeks pregnant with our first. My husband is really struggling with emotional/ mental health. I’ve asked him to consider counseling or other medical alternatives. Instead, he wants to talk to me until 11:30 pm or 12 am at night. I want to be there for him but I can’t. I’m tired. I’m still working VERY full time, and I was just diagnosed with early onset preeclampsia 😫

Hey family-Has anyone gone with a pediatrician who didn’t have hospital rights to do the exam at birth?
Context: first baby, high risk pregnancy (blood pressure), in northern Dallas suburbs but delivering in Dallas proper; strongly prefer a doctor of the diaspora (my OB is black; we want our son to see black excellence all around), but those in the suburbs tend not to have rights in hospitals in Dallas proper