Anyone receive high hcg levels early in their pregnancy? What did it mean for you?

Purchased a flight with American with miles a few months ago for mid-April (including travel insurance), but now need to cancel. How can I ensure that I get my miles back?

As cops, how do you handle those kids who jump the subway turnstile?

How much of a pay bump should I expect if I’m going from an L9 to L8 as a servicenow business analyst at AFS?

What does this phrase mean when women say "I want a man who wants to build with a woman?"

Is anyone working in citius tech ? How is WLB ? Is it worth joining ?

Sister’s coming to town this weekend. Any fun things to do in Chicago? We’ve already visited the bean, art museum, Three arts club etc before

Is there any joining kit apart from laptop for the new joiners?

Any good utilities for creating charts for print? I hate creating charts, been doing it forever in my line of work, but Excel forget it, and the AI chart tool isn’t great either. Any alternatives?

Any good tailors in the river north area? Looking to get some jeans hemmed at a reasonable price

Need recs for men’s PC bag. Looking for leather, at least 4” deep, functional interior, sleek/modern, higher-end designer (a step from Tumi). Has anyone seen a good Ferragamo or comparable bag?

I’ve been having issues with mice in my apartment since early November. I’ve used all types of traps, bait, and hired an exterminator (with my own money) who just laid more traps/bait. I got a quote today from a different company for $670 because they will remove my dishwasher and reinstall it and seal holes there and in the cabinet. Is it reasonable to ask my landlord to cover some or at least half of this cost/reduce my next month rent? Is this quote reasonable?

Is it just me, or is it common for former union bosses who go into corporate management to have an inherent inclination try to treat their employees the same way they would treat their employer in their previous role? Anyone else have a similar experience?

Hi fishes,

I am a java full stack developer with 5.5 YOE.
My package is 15.5lpa fixed.
Is my salary good in current market standards?

I have a trip coming up in October on United and booked first class on points. I checked my flight and it's showing only snacks in First (this is a 7 hour flight). Does anyone know if this is true? If so I'm just going to downgrade to economy

I made the error of telling a recruiter my minimum preference of salary when she asked target salary. She confirmed that’s in line with the role pay scale plus a small bonus. The employer now made me an offer for this exact amount & small bonus.
Do I live with my error and just accept and potentially leave $ on the table? Or is it acceptable to counter with 5k more for example, (seeing as everyone usually recommends countering and that the employer is expecting a counter/can always do better)

Partner I work for I think is attracted to me. I’ve always maybe sensed it but then last week we were at a training and he would always look towards me and smile and they’d be long held smiles, and then would always try and sit next to me or across from me. And then when he didn’t he’d move his chair out a little so he could look at me. Then when he was leaving he came up behind and touched (not just tap) my shoulder to say good by.

Maybe it’s all in my head, but if not, what should I do?

Good morning, I am wanting to transition from Healthcare into HealthTech. I have been in Healthcare for 22 years and I have front and back end experience as well as laboratory experience. I do not know any roles to look into that will be suit me and how to structure my resume . Does anyone have any recommendations?

Nov / Dec Mumbai H1B Dropbox success stories ? Only hearing negative ; regretting why I even came.

CORD Blood and Tissue banking.

1. Who has done it before?

2. What company do you recommend?

3. Do you think its worth it?

4. Did you prepay for 20 and 25 year storage or just pay the annual fee for storage?

When in your pregnancy did you start gaining weight?

Is the spectra s1 as good as elvie/willow? Does just getting any one work? I ll have to go to work everyday probably from month 3

How many ultrasounds (by trimester) have you gotten during your pregnancy? I had 3 during first (a six week bc of previous MCs, 8 week, 12 week) 1 during second, and 2 during third.. wondering if that’s a lot.

7 weeks. Thank god for grocery delivery service. Can’t bear the thought of doing anything rn when I’m feeling so nauseous. Even sitting at my desk for work is so tough. I want to crawl into bed again

What are good books to read during pregnancy?

Any single moms by choice here?

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.)

Can folks recommend books for first time moms? I’m very early first trimester but feel totally lost and overwhelmed already. I need like very basic 101 how to take care of an infant and beyond lol. Especially ones that include items that are must haves or nice to haves so I can actually start thinking about a registry.

Bump is now getting bigger at 16 weeks and planning on adding a moisturizer for belly. Any recommendation?Just saw an ad for Frieda mom’s pregnancy moisturizer. Anyone tried it and is it pregnancy safe?

We’re at 32 weeks with twins and both are estimated to be about 4.5lbs. Anyone care to guess where they could end up by 36 weeks when they’re taken out?

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.

My back hurts so much from sleeping on my side. Is that what a pregnancy pillow helps with? Or any other tips?

Ferrari as a boys first name? My last name rhymes with it as well. Crazy or ingenious ? (I got laughed out of the room from my wife so here I am looking for support)

How do you plan out your dates for maternity leave? I do not want to work up until my due date because I do not want the added stress prior to birth. I also want to give the people covering for me some clear instructions and don’t want to deal with going into labor while still in the middle of managing projects. My company does STD for the first 6 weeks but there is a one week “waiting period” that’s unpaid unless you put in PTO. How do you plan your last day knowing baby could come anytime?

I’m six weeks and have either a yeast infection or UTI (been awhile since I had either and symptoms since last night can go either way). Have an urgent care apt later today but worried about antibiotics or medications while it’s still so early and the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Anyone been through this in first trimester?

I'm 36 weeks and struggling. I had my daughter at the height of the first COVID wave in 2020 and had to labor and recover completely alone due to the hospital regulations and frankly it sucked. Now I have a chance to be with my partner with #2 I really just don't want to catch it so late and am therefore trying to reduce risk. My SIL/family are calling me irrational cos I asked her not to visit two days after she went to a massive indoor festival with thousands of people :( Am I?

FTM and wondering when is the “right” time to start buying baby items? I’m still 15 weeks and it feels too early /don’t want to jinx it :/ Would love to hear from others!!

First trimester insomnia?
I’m only about 5 weeks, but my sleep schedule has gone off the rail the last three nights. I’m sleepy/drowsy, settled in bed around the same time every night, and yet I cannot fall or stay asleep. I have a white noise machine, comfy bed, cool room.. etc. When I do fall asleep, it’s earlier in the morning and I sleep until 1/1:30pm. This was fine the first few nights since it was the weekend, but it can’t keep up. Anyone else experience this and have any recommendations?

I am 8 weeks pregnant, and recently have been getting really bad headaches, mostly on the right side of my head. Has anyone experienced this during their first trimester? Any advice or tricks on what to do?