Do you think itd be better to be left home with a 10-12 week old baby or a 15-17 week old baby? Hubby needs to choose when to go to a 5 day training...

Recommendations for business formal maternity clothes that won’t break the bank? I’ve looked at Motherhood and Target but everything looks so frumpy, and my client is quite formal. Seraphine has cute dresses but they’re very $$$. I feel like many retailers have pared back their maternity selection recently! TIA

I am pregnant with my 2nd and my job is very demanding. First trimester was bad for me with my first pregnancy and I took 2 months unpaid personal leave.
I can't afford that now and cannot risk my job. Not in public accounting anymore. I work in SEC reporting at a pharmaceutical company.

I am so thankful to be working from home for sure. I am just really dreaded to turn on my computer everyday with this hell of a morning sickness.

If you have been in similar situation. What worked for you?

I don’t want kids for numerous reasons (lack of freedom, long time commitment, emotionally unavailable, issues with communication, etc), but I really hope my brother has kids so I can be the cool uncle. I just want to spoil his kids and do fun things with them like once a month. Basically just get the fun parts of being a parent without the real responsibility

So after dealing my boyfriend’s bigoted father try to “discuss” politics with us for five years, he’s finally realizing the toxicity and is distancing himself.

Although I am happy because I think it will be long-term better for both of our mental sanity. He definitely has days where he gets down and frustrated (he’s Latino so family is really core to his identity). Anyone go through anything similar with their partner and could share advice on how to be supportive?

Mommas that work at Guidehouse - I’m transitioning to Guidehouse from Grant Thornton and I’m quite confused with the maternity leave. How many weeks of full pay maternity leave does Guidehouse offer? Also how many weeks do you get in short term disability and is it paid 60% or more?

I've an offer of Fractal Analytics, Bangalore; L&T Tech , Hyderabad; Happiest Minds, WFH; Exponential AI, Hyderabad. All the offers are of same CTC and base. My current location is Hyderabad and I've a working wife (permanent WFH) and a year old kid.
Please suggest which one should I join. Thanks.

Hi there! Anyone tried to wean a baby off thumb sucking before 1 y.o.? She only does it in her crib and I would have no problem with it if she didn't have constant eczema on her hands from sucking. I give her pacis instead but she spits them out quickly and doesn't bother looking for them bc her thumb is right there. Any advice?

My wife and I are planning on having kids soon. I’m building a new practice at a new firm. Any advice on juggling both and setting up boundaries? Do I take a week/weeks off when baby is born and just recognize probably no bonus this year? (Salary is good, I’m not desperate for money.)

Was getting yelled at by senior manager via Zoom for going over budget.
Didn’t respond, just dropped from the call Intentionally, due to the tone/ aggression shown.
Gave him 3 minutes to calm down and rejoined the zoom call.
He settled down and adjusted his tone.
Do you guys think I need to report to HR this behavior or just let it go? I’m a professional not a child to berate.

Ideas for gifts for my 2 friends who are hosting our couples’ baby shower? I appreciate them so much and want to show some gratitude.

Anyone got a great, feminist leaning book to recommend for my SO? We have our first baby on the way and while he is amazing, set to take the same amount of leave as me once I go back to work, and is constantly cooking and supporting me, the odd ‘off’ comment has started to happen. I strongly value equal parenting and responsibility. Anything that might cover what you can do during pregnancy and newborn phase as a new dad, the major drivers of inequity in parenting, etc?

Anyone work in tax at a big four and has flexible hour arrangement? I would like to have my first child soon and I wanna know if flexible hour arrangement is a feasible option.

Ladies, need your advice. Is having financial backing (property, investments) very important when you marry a guy?
For context: The guy I’m seeing is a self made man- has a decent job. He doesn’t have his father anymore and has to provide for his mother. His father unfortunately had a bad run in his businesses- that went bankrupt.

Has anyone had experience with using SSRIs as a child? Was it able to be weaned off after a while, or is it a lifelong dependency?

Indian 32 Female
Even after 6 years of marriage I don't like my husband at all.
Can't/won't Divorce him coz I am a coward and won't be able to face judgements
Although I'm already being judged for not having a kid yet
I don't want a kid with this guy so just can't go ahead with it
How do I keep myself happy being in the marriage?

If you were to interview for your dream job, would you tell them that you’re 4 months pregnant? And if not, when would you tell them?

Guys Please Suggest- Is executive MBA programme worth it. I have 7yoe and a family person with one kid. Can’t take a career break.
I am a engineering Graduate from Tier-2 College and currently working as a Lead Business Analyst with ctc 25 LPA. Any suggestions regarding programmes/certifications which would help in my current stage are more than welcome 🙏🙂

Not sure if anyone has experience with this but figured I’d ask. My 8yo daughter has been gaining weight over the last 2 years. Started during covid being home a lot and I guess eating more than normal. Schedules now are back to normal and she’s still gaining. I’ve gotten rid of all unhealthy food in the house but she will eat a lot of everything, always wants seconds and very hard to control. I don’t know what to do. Is it too early for a nutritionist?

How do you manage the mood swings at work? I’m 3mo pregnant and as a Creative Director I’m having a hard time controlling my mood. I don’t want to give a bad impression

DIVX and ELIX seem awesome. Anyone own these? Tiny market caps and really interesting value cases.

Experience: pros, cons, opportunity costs of living in places like DuPont vs living in places like NoMa?

Hey looking to shift to healthcare consulting from pharma/academia and wanted to see if anyone had any advice

Hi All,

I want to pivot to Big4 and have 16+ yrs experience in various verticals in Customer Sevices in Telecom domain and now at an Ed Tech Startup. Any guidance will help.

Since I am also a new member would need likes from you to unlock DMs

Thanks in advance

What are good social accounts to follow, books to read, podcasts, etc. for staying on top of social media strategy?

What’s it like working for Headspace? Anything I should know about their interview questions?

Planning to visit a friend in canada and travel for a couple of months.. can I get visitor visa or they issuing only if u have family members there ? Kindly help .. TIA 🙏

Son: Today is senior skip day!!

Me: How can you “skip” something when you are doing it from home?

Would you take a small pay cut to work for a higher rated company in role that moves you from individual contributor to manager?

Google employees, how is the price of my RSU unites calculated? Vesting is twice a year

Can anyone explain the distinctions between the Tudor Shield and Rose logos?

I have got an offer in BofA chennai band 6A. Can anyone help me in knowing who will be the medical insurance company ? And will be the sum insured?

When you do your own personal tax return, do you sit down once you’ve received all the documents to do it or do it as documents come in?

Currently dipping Oreos on my coffee...you won't get me this week, Monday!

Looking for objective opinions. I was in a training session today with all men and one other woman. Truth be told, I was by far best there (based on effort, not necessarily natural ability). I suddenly felt like a goody twos shoes and unliked for coming prepared. The woman was indifferent with me which happens a lot with women in the industry. Sometimes I think it’s because I’m well put together and carry myself with confidence (I’m no Kate Moss but I did used to be a fashion buyer). Cont. below

Anyone Up for Sxxting... M here...

Any suggestions for must haves toys specifically for gross motor skills. My 18 month old loves going on endless number it walks but with the weather turning cold we have to limit walks and he doesn’t seem to be getting tired enough for naps and sleeps anymore. We have a balancing board which he doesn’t use

Mommas that work at Guidehouse - I’m transitioning to Guidehouse from Grant Thornton and I’m quite confused with the maternity leave. How many weeks of full pay maternity leave does Guidehouse offer? Also how many weeks do you get in short term disability and is it paid 60% or more?

Does anyone have any recommendations for meal prep companies? I want healthy meals that I don’t have to make and constantly eating take out makes me feel gross!

Can anyone recommend a car seat that doesn't get hot in the back? My 1yo currently gets super sweaty every time she gets out of the car seat cuz I guess the material against her back is not breathable

Ideas for gifts for my 2 friends who are hosting our couples’ baby shower? I appreciate them so much and want to show some gratitude.

Ladies when did you infant outgrow being swaddled to sleep?

Anyone got a great, feminist leaning book to recommend for my SO? We have our first baby on the way and while he is amazing, set to take the same amount of leave as me once I go back to work, and is constantly cooking and supporting me, the odd ‘off’ comment has started to happen. I strongly value equal parenting and responsibility. Anything that might cover what you can do during pregnancy and newborn phase as a new dad, the major drivers of inequity in parenting, etc?

Au pair pair is getting more depressed and homesick as the shelter in place continues. Any ideas on how to help her? Thank you!

Babymoon suggestions for a long weekend?

I want to breastfeed until our daughter is 2 years old. So far I have managed with pumping two times a day (she is 18 months old now). Any success stories of how you managed it, how many times did you breastfeed, pump, how much of cows milk did you give to supplement?

37 weeks and baby has not turned yet. Chances of c section are high, while OR of my hospital are crazy busy and I don’t really get to chose any date for scheduled c section... any thoughts/past experience to share?

Hi moms! How many days did you have to wait till you got your NIPT free-dna screening results?

For those that got a free Medela breast pump through their insurance - what option did you choose and why? All these new choices I have to make are making my brain explode.

Ladies, I know Deloitte has 16 week parental leave. What’s the policy for your company ( BCG, Bain, McKinsey, PWC, Etc)? Thanks.

Hi moms! I’m a FTM approaching my last trimester of pregnancy and trying to determine an appropriate working model for the last few months. I’ve been working really long days (14-16hrs, limited breaks) and am feeling exhausted. I probably work 2-5hrs on the weekend. Is this normal? What’s appropriate heading into the “home stretch”, especially thinking about the last 2mos? I don’t expect a free ride, but this feels impossible to keep up.

How far along were you when you told your team? How did you tell them?

Moms with 3 kids... how did you decide to go for 3 and do you regret it (obviously you never regret kids) but does it make life so much harder. I’m 1 of 3 and like the sibling dynamic but struggling with the chaos it’ll add to our already chaotic life

Does anyone use any indoor swings for your toddler?