Anyone took a leave of absence, or knows anyone who did, to try to conceive? What was that like?

I used to do mostly cardio (with rare instances of body weight exercises). Yesterday for the first time after a long time, I took a 40-minute Peloton intermediate level full body strength class. Today, I can’t even move. My legs are so sore (specifically hips and quads). I did a warm up before the class and stretching after the class. Is this normal? If not, how can I make sure this doesn’t happen again?

Any parents who are still on the safe side with Covid? We have a 1 year old and being safe and staying mostly home is really getting to me. Most of our friends have kids who are able to mask up or are vaccinated and it’s getting quite isolating. Especially now mask mandates are being lifted feeling like we can’t go anywhere without risking our kid.

With this crazy sickness going around what medication is everyone taking? It’s been a month since the cold and cough entered my house and it’s still here.

Hi everyone, I have pretty bad under eye bags for my age that’s genetic related, have you used any eye cream or eye pads that helped reduce them? Thanks all!

Anyone else want to use this time to get off prescriptions like adderall or the like? Any luck finding a replacement supplement to help with focus? My dr recommended all the strategies I used before 😏

Now the CDC says teachers don’t need vaccine shots to reopen schools?

Stress is causing a massive flare-up of racing thoughts recently. I feel like it's been at least a week or two since I last was able to completely clear my mind. And if it's not random stream-of-consciousness mess, it's music. Ever had a song stuck in your head? Because I've had one for four days now. Driving me nuts. Anyone else struggle with this/have a solution?

Hi Guys,

Not a check-in, need some help and guidance. So I am 26 years old guy, weight is 76kgs. But I look like my weight is around 85kgs (that's what my friends told me).

I want to lose weight and fat, target is between 65-70kgs.

I was thinking to do jump rope and do some strength training at home (I have dumbbells) and eat little less.

Please advise what routine should I follow to lose weight and fat? Is jumping rope enough to achieve the target?

Thanks a lot. ❤

Career wise: if you had to choose between Allstate or USAA which would you choose? It’s both for the same position of unrepresented bodily injury adjuster.

Completely off topic

Do any of you have anxiety symptoms?How do you overcome it at that moment?
I need some pointers.
Mine is not severe enough to require therapy atm but it appears it is becoming more prominent as I age.
I am 29 yo

Most times people are saying don’t use the scale as your on measurement of progress. Been opposite for me. This is my first time actually sticking to a plan. I am finally down 10.2 lbs. I am happy to see the scale number finally be under 200 again but, I don’t think I look very different. At how many pounds down will you start to actually look like you’re losing weight?!

Those of you on Adderall—do you find that you have a harder time holding onto your thoughts when on medication? I feel much better on the medication, but I think it’s doing something to my memory.

I have a weird question/not sure how to describe it, so apologies in advance.

Sometimes I wake up with a sensation in my anus (I think) that feels like a pulled muscle? It’s like a pulling sensation that happens time to time when this happens. It definitely hurts for the 5 seconds it happens. Not sure what’s the cause of this. It happens maybe once every few months.

Any ideas?

Trauma recovery is something I wish I had discovered earlier.

Wouldn’t have wasted several years of my life stuck in a quagmire.

How early did you start seeing patients with COVID symptoms?

Where can we get diagnosed as ADHD? I am above 30s. Cannot even finish a task without any break. Need to talk to doctor in Germany but do not know whom should i address first

any recommendations on group workouts other than crossfit? back and knees can't handle cf these days.

Has anyone ever transferred abnormal embryos?

Networking...

I have the hardest time doing this. I do well with folks on my own project, but going to events to make random small talk with new people just isn’t me. How do you all handle it?

Best consulting firms in Nashville, TN besides the Big 4 and Accenture?

Any advice for someone who wants to go into the health advertising industry but has a degree in Biology and Public Health/Sociology/Psychology? I graduated in 2020, and my dream is to become a creative director someday. Where should I start? My only experiences in the professional world have been working briefly as a writer and as a dental assistant.

Clinical research associates how much r u getting in travel allowance and benefits. Which company r u working for

MoneyGuidePro or E-money? I currently use MGP and wonder if e-money is any better besides the client vault?

Partner inserted an objection to a discovery request. OC sent a deficiency letter and now the partner is caving on the objection. Our response to the letter will be for my signature. How do I responded other than, "lol. You got us. That objection was BS"?

Now the CDC says teachers don’t need vaccine shots to reopen schools?

I fake talking on the phone sometimes when my roommate is hopped up on Adderall and wants to chat about 40 things in a minute

“So yeah....yeah, I’m good with that...uh huh....ok I’m just waking into my kitchen give me a sec.” 😬

What do you really do after becoming an adult and being okay with your job, relationships etc? Just seems like things are getting mundane. There's not that many new things I want to try, good with savings, have travelled, have hobbies. What else is there?

Bored on a Sunday night, any female fish feel like chatting

Can anyone share interview experience for the role of Full Stack Developer at McKinsey & Company for  Build by McKinsey?@

Yoe - 3

Is it allowed to travel outside of US while H1B extension RFE is pending ? Please advise. TIA!

Thinking of switching employers. Do you think bigger retail stores (the ones that have several locations) are easier or harder to work at than little hole-in-the-wall grocery stores (which is all I've ever done)? It seems like the larger chain stores would have more downtime, but I'm wondering if anyone could give some input.

Which GMAT official questions should I use? I have the 2021 GMAT official guide books but should I also purchase the question banks online?

What do your boundaries with your executives look like? How much are they respected?
Do you feel like you are able to create work/ life balance?

Hello,
I have an interest in life science consulting roles and was wondering if I can get a refer please. I have a year of experience in medical information, market access and want to make the switch from pharma. If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

Stress is causing a massive flare-up of racing thoughts recently. I feel like it's been at least a week or two since I last was able to completely clear my mind. And if it's not random stream-of-consciousness mess, it's music. Ever had a song stuck in your head? Because I've had one for four days now. Driving me nuts. Anyone else struggle with this/have a solution?

For those interested in egg donation process, I’m posting a description of the experience which was written by someone who successfully went through it.

This gave me hope and swayed my way to try it

Just found out one of my Fallopian tubes is blocked. Anyone else have this and did you have success getting pregnant without getting the block cleared? Or any specific treatment you went through?

Has anyone ever transferred abnormal embryos?

First IUI cycle failed. 🙃 I hate everything

Does anyone have experience with surrogacy? If so, how did you find an agency or surrogate?

For pregnant women who have had prior pregnancies/losses but no living children, do you consider yourself a FTM? When people ask if this is your first, do you share that it’s not your first pregnancy? This is my third pregnancy and would be my first living child; it’s been on my mind as I head into the second tri (which is when I lost my last baby).

I tested my embryo and got a “no result “. Anyone with success stories ?

Omnitrope —how much did you pay after the discount ？ any tips？ im packing out of pocket for this one

How is everyone staying motivated at work while going through fertility treatments? On days when I have appts or get my period, all I want to do is google and read forums about it. My utilization is tanking (not because I’m blowing off work, but because I need to find and take on new work) but can’t get the energy to). I’ve told my manager about what I’m going through and she is supportive, but feeling guilty when I hear about how busy everyone around me is and I just can’t find the motivation.

Has anyone experienced repeat early miscarriage and chemical pregnancies with PGS tested embryos? Had 3 so far, all good quality embryos (AA or AB) and lining always looked good (>9mm, trilaminar). Also tested TSH levels and those are good. Seems really unusual, trying to figure out if there’s something I’m missing.

Can anyone in the Charlotte area recommend a good, caring fertility clinic? Every single one I've researched has some pretty scathing reviews. Anybody have a good experience?

I’ve had pain and discomfort lately and visited a gyno this week. When they examined me, they mentioned a endometrial (?) cyst on my ovary that I didn’t process fully, and prescribed low-hormone BC to manage the pain. After the visit, I did research and it appears this is a late-stage result of endometriosis, which I have never been diagnosed with (no previous gynos have ever mentioned it). Has anyone had one or have experience with endometriosis? I’m concerned about my fertility (still young).

35 female here. 7!months TTC. Going on 8. Had consultation with fertility specialist today. Is it normal to feel hopeful and dejected at the same time?

Anyone find a cheaper way to afford IVF? Our insurance doesn’t cover it. Any tricks?? I’ve looked up private insurance and grants but I can’t find anything helpful.

Can one suddenly be diagnosed with PCOS. I had regular periods till end of last year. I had a miscarriage last May and then tried IUIs and harmone injected timed intercourses, with no success. Contd

Freezing your eggs, is it worth it? Both in terms of the toll on your body and the aftermath

At what point do you decide to switch labs when IVF isn’t working. I’ve had one cycle so far, and 2 FETs with an AA and AB embryos (both genetically tested), and no luck yet. No underlying infertility issues (doing IVF for genetic reasons) so I’m kind of confused as to why I’m not having success. I have one AB embryo left and if that doesn’t work I don’t know if I should stick with the same RE/lab or go somewhere else? Like how do you know if it’s you or them that’s the problem?

14 DPO today, i took a pregnancy test at 8 am and it was positive and then another at 11 am and it was negative- thoughts?

Letrozole with trigger shot and timed IC done. DPO 5. Trying again after a mms. Nervous, hopeful and everything in between. Wish i could just fast forward through this part. Also I want to do some yoga or something, can’t do hitt right now, any recommendations?

How transparent are folks with family & friends re: your fertility journeys? We’re still in the early stages of TTC but found out that I need to get surgery to remove a fibroid which is setting us back about 4-5 months. Debating on whether I want to tell my friends & family. Considering the pros (support, transparency) and the cons (once surgery is over they might keep asking where we’re at, they worry)