Fertility warriors who’ve made it… what were the best baby gifts you’ve received upon delivery? My friend and I were both TTC together. I’m still going but her baby is due this week. I’ve gotten her a hatch robe earlier in the process. any really thoughtful or luxurious gifts to celebrate ? (Considered a high quality personalized blanket?)

What is the worst in jet experience you ever had? Like.... I’d rather sit in front of a 2yr old listening to baby shark than....?

What games, toys, or science kits would you recommend for a kid who’s showing an interest in the sciences?

I am going to get someone pregnant just to take paternity leave. That seems to be the only kind of leave that is respected around here.

Where have you found luck getting maternity clothes for work?

What should be the base for New IIMs or baby IIMs (Nagpur, vizag, Amritsar only) in big4 🔥
Are they even offered consulting roles??

Currently have TS/SCI w poly. Going on maternity leave for 6 months then will no longer be employed for additional 6 months.
Can’t get a clear answer if I will still have my clearance when I return to work after a year. 😕
Security says depends what DISA decides to do.

Considering moving to London with family from US (wife and 1 year old kid). Have £1K in monthly student loan payments that I cannot avoid.

What salary would you all say would allow us to live comfortably in London, assuming Zone 1 or 2 and the 1k student loan payments?

Hi All

I have 2 offers in hand 1 from tcs of 15 LPA and another from Optum of 18 LPA. Point is i have a small 8 month old kid. Due to this, i need a job which will be less hectic so that i can take care of her( i dont want to leave her to maid). So which will be a better option fr me.

Any tips on getting pregnant after having one miscarriage? Any supplements or things to think about?

I thought that I had baby hairs, until they grew up and went to college. Now, I'm under the impression that baby hairs are broken hairs in disguise

Looking for birthday dinner recs. My wife and I used to be huge foodies pre-pandemic/baby, and this is first time we’ve eaten out in a while. Looking for newish spot (within last 2 years) and spacious outdoor seating. Thanks in advance!

For those fighting to get into or survive at MBB - keep at it! My early sacrifice at MBB unlocked an incredible post-MBB career where I feel challenged, enjoy the job, have enough quality time with my family to be an equal co-parent, and make more $$ than I ever imagined. Never give up!

I think I’m falling for my mother in law.

The feelings aren’t necessarily sexual in nature. They seem to be much deeper and emotional feelings—which I get would concern my wife more so than sexual feelings.

It doesn’t help that everyone thinks my MIL finds me to be her “favorite” in addition to some other complicating nuances.

Obviously, I won’t act on these feelings, but as the years go by, the closer we’re going to get since she’s around a lot and we talk quite often when we’re alone.

Hi all! I’m applying to NYU tax llm and I’m pretty confident I can get in,but it’s unlikely I’ll receive a scholarship. I’m working at a non big4 consulting firm for about 1.5yrs now, doing mainly international with some M&A exposure. I want to do llm because I still want to shoot for biglaw. I have a small kid so it’ll be hard to do the program part time. Should I quit my current job and enroll full time? Meaning lose 1yr salary and taking on a job security risk. TIA!

Parents who have or have had a baby. How was the first year or two for you? Was it awesome, was it terrible, did it change your relationship with your partner? Did you regret it, did you want out? I've heard that having a baby can really change things between you and your partner and that a lot of marriages fall apart at that point. Just interested in stories and feedback.

Also curious if one partner kind of pressured the other into having a child/was driving force in wanting the baby.

Hey Portland!!!
Wondering cost of living in and around portland?
I’m thinking about moving from SF to Portland for a great job salary starting around 90k. I’m 30 years old with 1 child who lives with his mother.

I’m in a rather peculiar situation. I have been in the HR field going on 4 years, I have over 11 years of management experience, I got my PHR last year and I recently graduated with my MBA with a concentration in HR this month. I am ready for a more challenging role. However, there doesn’t seem to be much available at my current company. However, I am going on 5 months pregnant with the expectation of being out in October. I feel like once I mentioned my pregnancy I was in a holding pattern.

Apple pencil 2 and a new iPad worth it? Stuck at home with this pandemic, pregnant now so can't go anywhere or do anything. Thinking of treating myself but concerned I won't use it much since my old iPad (2017) is barely getting used only for occasional recipes in the kitchen.

So what is the cheapest way to get a RIMOWA carry on? Lufthansa Worldshop has great prices but doesn’t deliver to the USA

What exactly is Squire Patton Boggs? Law firm? Consulting firm? The swamp?

What kind of salary does @Cognizant pay to SM or AD in the UK?

I can’t stand stuck-up people, but especially when they’re Muslim. Like come on 🙄

This is related to TCS Kolkata only. Need very specific information. I am supposed to collect my ID card from TCS Delta Park- Lords office (in Sec-V Salt Lake). My base location is Gitanjali Park, and project deputes location is Infospace (Candor). In card collection mail it was told to ask HR for approval regarding entry from main gate entry. My question is, do I need admin access to collect my ID card? I was told to go to 1st floor. Because in my prvs experience in Gitanjali Park, without adm

A company gave me a range of 90-100k in recruiter screen. I got the offer which says 90k. If I want to be at 100k, should i be genuine and ask for 100k? Or do i have to ask for something higher like 110k to get the 100k?

Can someone briefly explain what is independence thing in PWC during joining ?

I have lot of shares and MFs which I can’t liquidate right now.

Please guide.

What are some good startups to apply to as a behavioral scientist? Thinking pre-IPO, Series C/D or later 🤔

Hi fishes.

I have an accepted an offer from Oracle and around 8 days are left for my joining. But right after getting Oracle's offer I received an offer from another company with similar package but my preference is to join the second company.

The manager of Oracle is really kind and always followed up with me during the whole procedure and I am really feeling bad and thinking how to say I won't be joining. Can you please suggest some most possible polite words of how to convey this to him?

Hello,
Can any one tell me about work life balance in Pepsico. Actually it is my first switch after 9 long years in Deloitte and due to my less package i was seeking for an good offer outside Deloitte. I got offer from Pepsico for level 8 position. Please suggest

Does HCL run BGV on UAN?

Anyone here work in REPE and willing to give advice on how to break in? I work for a owner/operator and am trying to transition to a fund (located in NY).

Any fishes up and looking to get to know each other? 32, male, straight, 6’4”, athletic, etc.
I am a pretty good cook and have found a recent love for cooking Asian food in woks. I dream of a mountain house with gas stoves, and a sun room. Though would accept a condo for more sleep these days haha

Any NY media agencies dog friendly ?

Hi,

I am working in capgemini as a Associate Consultant and looking for new job in core networking profile .kindly let me know if any vacancies available.

Anyone evaluating HCM vendors and want to cut to the chase please reach out.

AA folks. With the changes at LGA. 1) Do we really have to take a shuttle bus to get an Uber now? 2) What happened to the D Admirals Club? Any tricks/workarounds given the changes?

So Arnold Boston is closing?

Any acupuncturist recommendations in Chicago?

Has anyone been on Lupron prior to an IVF cycle? Last one failed for unknown reasons but I also don’t have any evidence of endometriosis. Curious to get some second opinions.

Has anyone else faced the issue with UHC for coverage of a second cycle? I I just heard from my clinic that because I previously froze some eggs that they may not cover this next cycle where I plan to fertilize new eggs. And I’ve discussed 2 cycles with my doctor.

I’m 28F, starting the elective egg freezing journey. How important are vitamins, açaí, fitness, etc to egg quality? I’m generally healthy but wouldn’t say I’m super active (only walk ~40m a day) or supplemented, and different REs/individuals seem to recommend different things. Just trying to 80/20 this…

Have been temping for the last 5 months and didn’t ovulate even once
I am losing hope

Any book recommendations for first time dads?

Is there a benefit to using a Hcg trigger shot over a Lupron trigger shot? I’ve heard that Lupron is better to mitigate the risk of OHSS so not sure why hcg would ever be preferred over Lupron. Would appreciate any insights anyone can share

Has anyone here dealt with an ectopic pregnancy? I am 36 and I am currently having an ectopic pregnancy and wondering what steps others took after their ectopic was healed.

Ladies- how do you handle early pregnancy constipation? I’ve already increased fiber intake, water intake is quadruple, what else can I do?

What are some good things to drink besides water? I have PCOS so I need to drop added sugar from my drink choices.

I just got a really great offer, only downside is the eligibility for maternity leave is after 12 months of employment. We got a faint positive today but have had so many chemical pregnancies over the past year that I am not confident it will stick this time BUT I am on aspirin and progesterone for this try … so it could.. I want to see if I could negotiate being eligible earlier but I also don’t want them to think I’m pregnant when I’m not actually… How would you approach the conversation?

Anyone here around age 41 and still trying to conceive? I've already been through several rounds of IVF to no avail. I'm lost, broken and confused as to do I still continue at this age. Am I too old?

Looking for opinion on strollers - are uppababy worth the price?

Feeling sad. I’ve frozen eggs and am ready to try in earnest now for a child but my husband doesn’t really care about having kids or wanting to try. He’s always been like “if it happens it happens.” I’m 37 - it hasn’t “happened.” That’s all, just sad.

Did my 4th embryo transfer today. Currently in the two week wait. Any June transfers here?

I am suspected for endometriosis. I haven’t tried hormones yet but getting an IUD on Tuesday. Is it worth doing a laparoscopy? I am concerned about the risks. 33F, planning to have kids in the next 2-4 years. Not sure if I should wait and try it out before I get surgery.

Does anyone have experience trying to adopt with a medical marijuana card? Is it allowed? I’m in Missouri but will possibly be relocating. Would love to hear if it’s different in each state. Thank you!

Has anyone had issue conceiving due to hypothyroidism? What was your course of action?

How do you stay positive after another period? I spent all morning hysterical on the kitchen floor. I have a good support system of friends. I have professional help and an amazing husband. But every month that passes is getting harder, some moments I’m becoming more cynical and bitter.

Recently found out I was pregnant and there is a possibility of being put on a project with cross country travel. I am 8 weeks along and my OB has said that kind of weekly travel may be too much contd