Any women here struggle with hemmroids after a vaginal birth?

If so, did you see a colorectal surgeon to get them tied or remediated after pregnancy? I am sure they are here because I am pregnant and had them bad on first pregnancy around 32 weeks.

Tips for just getting started, with the day especially, or even just a bad task later on after a few productive hours? I can have a stack of billables to do, but if it isn’t truly urgent, it’s just like a giant mental wall preventing me from getting things done. Medicine doesn’t help. It’s like I need the fear of god in me to get anything done and the moment I’m not scared of getting fired, I just... can’t. Things are OK at 2 am for some reason though.

Hey former grad students, how long did it take for you to mentally recover?

I understand this country should preserve masks for the front line workers and thereby discourage the masses from using them. But in reality wearing masks can protect you and others...am i right?

Hi all, is this bowl still active? I am a public health professional (MPH) and couldn't find much relatable on fishbowl. I am working for an INGO in the national team, would love to connect with fellow PHPs. Additionally, would require 11 likes on the profile for DM. Thanks

I had a problem concentrating on one task, reading for more than 5 mins, and just staying on track overall with work. I was okay in college, but I did poorly in law school bc of the my inability to focus and I started to feel that way since becoming licensed. I took a vyvanse yesterday and my productivity increased ten fold. I’ve always wanted to avoid medication and did so, but I feel like I need to look into getting prescribed. Has anyone had similar experience? I know, big topic w/ lawyers.

My biggest fear is that tomorrow COVID will not magically disappear like we’ve been hoping for

I want to lose 20 pounds (M 165). I put together a diet that has me at 3500 calorie deficit per week for roughly 1 pound per week loss. On top of this I am going to the gym twice per week for heavy lifting + 10 min cardio. Do you think I will see results with going to the gym twice a week? It’s hard for me to find time to go more often but I want to tone up while also doing my cut. I am going to try to also incorporate yoga twice a week into this. Thanks!

lives in the city with a roommate who brings in a friend or two to the apartment to hang out with. am afraid those are bringing in the virus. anyone knows of a short term I can rent out?

Acronym NYC was a nightmare to try to get feedback/move the process along

Why the push to vaccinate kids and not the grown ups running circles around vaccines?

Looking for good value rentals anywhere (can be OTP). Couple and a baby, looking for 2-3br at ~1600-2000, any suggestions? Open to living anywhere safe and relatively nice since we’re not going anywhere. Would love specific site or building recommendations

Has anyone talked to a therapist or professional about being unemployed? At this point I feel like it's making me depressed. Are there other unemployment support groups out there?

I can seem to find a Pfizer booster anywhere in the city, anyone know where I might find one

How are things going in your area now that cities have more or less dropped all mitigation measures like mask mandates and vaccine mandates?

I’m trying to go back to the basics. How do you guys structure thoughts around identifying the correlation between 2 variables? A basic example: the number of steps I take in a day and the hours of sleep I got that night.

Daycare recommendations in 78750 neighborhood?

It's only 2 pm and I am sooooooo sleepy, what should I do to feel better

If you stopped driving while pregnant, when and why?

I can't imagine having a dog, let alone a kid, working these hours. How do you guys do it?

Has anyone completed a case study with IBM? How was it? This will be my first! Any tips would be great.

What’s the hourly rate for an experienced BCBA in New Jersey ?

So, in some cases if not most, your ideal job/ career is about who and what you know, besides experience. With that being said, if anyone has any information regarding open positions within the financial field, starting with the base salary being no lower than 50,000, please share!

Offered a role at Senior Consultant actuarial in Netherlands (Amsterdam). Any ideas on salary as seems low compared to London?

Hi! Does anyone have experience working with Gallagher? What’s it like, work/life balance, etc?

Is anyone who switched firms this year still paying social security tax on their wages even though they are past the SS taxable wages threshold ($137,700 in 2020)? I just realized my SS tax “bonus” hasn’t yet kicked in this year even though it should have two paychecks ago, and I’m thinking it’s because my new firm’s payroll system doesn’t “realize” that I already paid a bunch of SS tax at my old job this year. Not sure how to fix this..do I just have to wait until I file my tax return for 2020?

Do we have any job consultant in this group ?

Where to buy good quality fancy socks without paying $40 a pair ?

Rolex Submariner: Black Cerachrom No Date vs. “Hulk”? I understand they are 5-6K apart price wise, let’s assume that’s not an issue. What would you want to own?

Bonobos slim or tailored pants? Looking for answers for both casual chinos and weekday warriors

Anyone else here like candles? Just lit a Cire Trudon Ernesto I got 25% off on a sale at Bloomingdale’s. What’s your favorite candle?

Are Charles Tyrwhitt shirts good? Or absolute junk? ($30/piece?!). I’m not a shirt snob, but do like shirt materials to not be scratchy / cheap feeling. For reference I tried Mizzen+Main and hated it.

I want to buy Lulu’s ABC and Commuter pants that are on sale. However only the 34 inch length is available. My pant size is 30 inch length, if I get the 4 inches reduced (using a tailor or DIY at home) would that look weird or spoil the material of the pants in anyway?

Viewed a studio apartment today. Excellent location, renovated, great price, back of the building. But it was sandwiched between the stairwell and the garbage chute. Is this a deal breaker? It’s on a lower floor of a high rise so assuming lots of ppl would be dropping their stuff down the chute.

I can seem to find a Pfizer booster anywhere in the city, anyone know where I might find one

when I was working in my previous organization(a product based company), in 2018 they got good profit and decided to give a hike. Now the senior exe and other bosses decided to call employees to meeting room and give this good news. So they called everyone except QA. A dev(my friend) asked the boss why QA is not called, the boss said hike is not for them.

I felt really bad on hearing this. Aren't we QA not on par with other employees ? does being product based cause this ?

Would you try to show interest in a woman coworker if you aren’t sure if she is queer? I just can’t break out of the friend mold which probably means there’s nothing there but I can’t even ask

Hi fishes,

Joined pune office last month and i have a huge crush on my senior.

Is it okay to make out in the first month? or will there be any consequences?

As a manager, how do you expect your employee to deal with a diffcult customer?

If you stopped driving while pregnant, when and why?

Hello and congratulations to you all! About to be a first time father, as my wife is due in the first week of the new year ☺️

I couldn't be happier and I'm so glad this community exists for us to share all the joys related to new life. So happy for you all! 💕

Any mommy groups in South FL? Do any professionals even work in South FL?

My Obgyn is offering weekly classes that range from “childbirth” to “infant cpr” and mom/dad “meet and greets”. Outside of the cpr one which seems important, did anyone attend classes and find them useful? Or did not attend classes and wish they had? The recommended curriculum is about 20-30 hours in total over 2-3 months which is a time commitment. Thank you!

Week 6 and can hit very dizzy spells. Anyone else experience this? Is this the nausea side of morning sickness? I can’t even look at my screen let alone run a call

We are planning to try conceiving in a month. Have been taking prenatal since 20 days. I got ovulation test kit recently. Planning to reduce workout intensity (am lifting usually) during the weeks between trying and testing for pregnancy. I have started reducing caffeine already. Is there anything else I should be cautious of at this point?

Has anyone been able to get pregnant/have a healthy pregnancy with mild uterine prolapse?

How did you know when you were ready to have a baby? Or were you ready before you had your first? My husband wants to start having kids and has been pushing for it for a couple years now, but I take care of our finances, and I don’t feel at all prepared. Maybe I’m also a little scared to become a mom, so I keep saying finances is my excuse, but I am also a little financially concerned. I don’t feel ready emotionally and him pressing me is making it harder.

Here 28 weeks pregnant and tired of hearing you would need to do this for better lactation, you would have sleepless nights. Can a new mother not figure out on her own with the right scientific knowledge ? Is it important to go by what your parents , in-laws or known ones tell you ?

TV/ Movies recommendations needed! Was admitted to hospital for ongoing monitoring until the baby is born. We’re looking at anywhere from 1-12 weeks depending on baby. So any recommendations to get to help keep my mind off the scary stuff, would be strongly recommended! TIA!

Anyone have to retake their NIPT test? My results came back as insufficient quantify and I’m freaking out. I’m 11.5 weeks. Not a high BMI or anything so I’m worried something is wrong with my baby

Ughhhh I feel so nauseous all day every day. I’m 8 weeks today and miserable. I have never felt such a constant unwavering nausea.

When in your pregnancy did you start gaining weight?

Random thought. I would describe the tiredness you feel in pregnancy like a heavy stone tied to you that just drags you down and you’re too tired to care or try to fight it.

For me it’s not super constant or frequent but when I get that tired I feel like I become part of my mattress. 😂😴

How soon after ovulation did you test ?

Any online workout plan for pregnancy?

Help! When would you disclose a pregnancy during the interview process?

Hi all, I was recently contacted by a headhunter for an incredible opportunity at a great startup.

I've always wanted to work for a startup and the product is awesome. I have made it to the last round. I am also 7 months pregnant (visible) and the last interview will be in person at their headquarters.

Should I say something before coming into the office for the last interview?

Anyone have some pregnancy safe healthy lunch recommendations?

Hi! 26.5 weeks and already feel done. Gonna be a long 3 months from here.