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).

Any new parents, did you decide to circumcise your baby boy? Why and why not?

I am conflicted, It’s not required in my culture , No one in my family had done it but looking at some benefits I am not sure if I should get it done for my newborn.

What are your healthy-living while traveling advice? I was a college athlete and went from working out 40 hours a week to working on a computer 65+

Dealing with post partum dep/anx. On my 5th day of Zoloft 50mg for the first time and the days are still really really hard. Is it the side effects? How long before I should feel somewhat better/normal? Really struggling today. Any insight into your experience would mean a lot.

I’m getting married in two weeks and going on my honeymoon the week after. I’m starting to worry so much about everything that could go wrong and derail everything, one of our parents getting sick, my fiancé or I getting sick so that we can’t enjoy this wonderful life moment. I’m so nervous that something will happen. Anyone else go through this pre-wedding anxiety or pre-vacation anxiety? Need some soothing words I can repeat to myself. Thanks!

Anyone know of a good app for healthy recipes with Macros etc.

Hi everyone I have been having major energy issues lately. Once it gets dark, the second it gets dark my energy levels just drop and all I want to do is lay on the couch and watch TV, and lately that’s been around 4:30 pm here. Any recommendations on how to get over this slump?

How crowded/reliably accessible are the lap pools at the Equinox Hudson Yards? Trying to find a place to swim laps.

9/27 check-in: What are everyone’s plans for today?

For me- treadmill, shoulders, chest.

Have any of you gone through cycles of timed intercourse? I completed 2 cycles without any success and doubt that if I even ovulated as my RE predicted. No ultrasounds were done to confirm ovulation ( only one on 3rd and 10th day) and RE says they are not required after that. But I feel that getting more USG done to see when I am actually ovulating might be helpful in planning.

What is the better option- to leave alcohol or to leave sweets. End goal - to lose weight. Can’t leave both at the same time !

Hello, I just had to vent a little and maybe ask for your opinion. So I’ve been working at my job for four years now and I’ve never gotten a promotion. On top of this, I do extra duties that my coworkers don’t do and struggle with the work load. I feel like I’m being taken advantage of and am not sure what to do. I feel like going to my boss and refusing to continue to do these extra tasks without extra compensation. Am I being a baby about this?

I started a job in May of this year. I’m in need of a major surgery that will take me out of work for 2-4 weeks. Every week I wait the pain and situation gets worse, however I’m not comfortable taking time off when I just getting started. My question: how many months should I work before request off? What do you think is appropriate? I was hoping to get to the 6 month mark but I’d love to hear what you have to say.

How long after extubation (intubated for almost 4 weeks) does it take someone to get back to normal?? Meaning less confused and not understanding anything. CT head was normal.

If you could go back and start over would you still choose this path? Or would you choose a different career and/or a different time to have children? I accidentally became a working parent in law so while I love my job and my children I don't think I would have planned it quite like this.

My mom is mid-50s and has started having what appear to be mini blackouts. Her face contorts like she is laughing or crying, and she is unresponsive for 5-10 seconds. When we ask her what is wrong, she has no idea what we are talking about and no memory of the event.

Any idea what this might be or how to even begin the diagnostics?

So I’m currently in the training process (20 weeks) and we start live phone calls next Monday and I’m a bit nervous to start talking to people on the phone in regards to their insurance. It’s been a lot of information to retain.. I know that we get 6 months of coaching after training but I still feel really uneasy. Is there any advice for a new health care concierge? Thank you!! @

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Is 1,37,000 $ package sufficient for a family of 2 and a kid for London location

Any good primary care docs in Shaw and or NW DC? Thank you in advance. Not looking at OneMedical.

Hi Cognians, I'm new to cognizant

I had multiple tests like blood, hormone and PCOD test near by hometown...is it possible to claim for them? If yes, how can I proceed.

Anyone drink Alkaline Water? Benefits? Side effects? Etc?

Calm before the storm, eh?

Thoughts on ZS Associates in SG?

Case load= malpractice? Small plaintiff’s firm of 25 attorneys. I was a 2 year associate hired and given 50 active files in pre litigation status. 9 mos later a partner quit and I inherited 45 more. I got up to 105 files. Now I hover at 85 active files in varying stages of pre lit. I asked managing partner for help and was told to settle more claims to lessen my load. Is this what people consider negative work culture?

Poll, sort of… do you think Texas’ abortion laws and attitude will slow the big migration to Austin from Cali and NYC? Many are of a far left political stance I believe, so will they stand up to it or are they more talk than action?

What is the interview process for QA Automation canddidate for 6.6 YOE

As an incoming consultant at Accenture dubai is it better to live near media city/Dubai marina or downtown/DIFC ?

Hi fishes! Trying to switch for the first time. I don't have any good offer in hand.. Try my luck..Have some questions regarding the same..
What is the procedure of giving a notice period? Is it just a mail to the HR and the immediate manager?
If i drop the papers, and say they match my cctc to the new companies ctc.. Can i take my resignation back?
Will this effect any of my future performance ?

When is Wharton’s round 3 deposit deadline?

Looking to connect with individuals who are on the market for a new home in Austin. Preferably new builds and/or considering buying a lot and building on their own. Resale is okay too! Hit my up in my DMs. Will venmo you for a cup of coffee for ~15-20min of your time.

How do people feel about the current stage of the UK economy? Is it still a good time to move jobs? Will there be redundancies? Earlier reported further interventions by BoE with pension funds teetering

Was offered an Associate position at BCG as an experienced hire. Any advice on how to negotiate to come in as a Senior Associate? 3.5 YOE boutique consulting + non-MBA master's. TIA

I’m applying for a consulting company and they have more than one opening in different operations.
Can I write the recruiter before the interview that I’m interested in the other positions or just say it in the interview

Recommendations for things to do in San Juan in early-mid December? Especially Christmas-y things.

लेट्स कन्फ्यूज साउथ इंडियंस 🤪

Help. I have not dealt with an anti-trans employee before and I need help with approach. This employee compared a mental illness with being transgender, and referred to someone trans as "he/she/it" at least once. The comments worked their way up the chain from an in-person event last week. How would you/have you approached this type of situation?

Best second date ideas around DC? What do you go to after dinner/drinks?

Hi friends! Need some ideas on how to maximize my points / miles. I want to take a trip to Portugal or Italy. I am considering flying from EWR since it’s a United hub.

United: 123,000 miles, Premier 1k
AA: 54k, Exec Platinum

CSR: 52,500 currently
Marriott: 72,000 - but I have 22 suite night upgrades

Hello,
I currently looking for finance internships for the summer 2022. I have one year of experience with excel and I would like any recommendations or suggestions to help me out.

How do people handle the post-transfer wait? I’m losing my mind.

Have any of you gone through cycles of timed intercourse? I completed 2 cycles without any success and doubt that if I even ovulated as my RE predicted. No ultrasounds were done to confirm ovulation ( only one on 3rd and 10th day) and RE says they are not required after that. But I feel that getting more USG done to see when I am actually ovulating might be helpful in planning.

So I was supposed to do an FET in a couple weeks but the baseline ultrasound showed a cyst that the doctor says might ovulate so they have to cancel the cycle. I was on birth control for 10 days leading up to the baseline. Any idea how this could happen? Also have PCOS so ironically I don’t usually ovulate.

Has anyone been able to extend their cycle or reschedule monitoring appointments? I have a sudden death in the family that I cannot afford missing the funeral for, but it will occur halfway through my stims

Best fertility clinic in London for egg freezing? Any recommendations highly appreciated!

PwC Fish - I’m considering where to have a baby, either the US or Austria (I currently live in Vienna, but thinking to move home to the US). What’s maternity leave in the US? How much does it actually cost to have a baby with our insurance? In Austria, I can take up to a year off, but only receive €2,000 a month from the government 😳… I don’t think there is any paid leave through the firm. Pregnancy through birth costs are pretty covered by insurance though. Would love your thoughts!

I have mild PCOS. My period is regular (28 to 32 days). We have recently started trying and are using the clear blue ovulation sticks to try to pindown ovulation days. Any success stories?

Insurance companies are now allowing embryo banking. This happened to me and also another friend who works at a different company where we decided to go through with another IVF cycle before attempting a transfer (because an optimal number of embryos was not achieved) and insurance approved them. Hallelujah!

IVF is such an emotional rollercoaster, and our healthcare system doesn't make it any easy! Just got ripped by pharmacy. They charged 17K for round 1 drugs, which exhausts my 10K pharmacy claim.

Got a beta HcG result and it’s only 26ML. They called me to go back in two days and said it’s very low. Anyone with similar first result that ended up in pregnancy? Obv freaking out.

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

How long did it take to bleed after a 10 cycle of provera? I just finished day 10 yesterday.

Any suggestions for pregnancy testing kit? Which one do you ladies use?

So had my IUI last Friday, I go for bloodwork this coming Friday. But I’m so tempted to test, I just don’t want to be disappointed… any tips?? I waited this long what’s another few days 😬😩

What are your thoughts on the Flo Tracker App?

Tips or suggestions for how to keep a positive mindset with each passing month of no pregnancy (or loss)? What helped you stay positive vs. getting into a mindset of sadness/anxiety/stress? Both in terms of relaxing but also in feeling like you were “in control” of as much as you can control