Has anyone dealt with rough first trimester anxiety? Had a miscarriage and now four weeks pregnant again. I know there’s little to nothing I can do to control whether it happens again (likely part of the issue) but I don’t know how to get through the next four weeks before my first ultrasound.

What companies offer Maternity/Paternity benefits without having to wait a year? Burnout is an understatement and my wife and I are expecting another child. Current workload is unsustainable and don’t want to keep working myself to death. Many places I’ve seen have Maternity/Paternity leave benefits that start after being there for one year. Any place out there without that requirement?

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

For me- treadmill, shoulders, chest.

I'd love to learn more about how developing countries are being supported in COVID. Do people know of ways that US doctors can help?

Can you drink protein powder everyday ?

Alright fellow writers, probably showing my age but who has carpal tunnel irritation? My mom had surgery on both wrists maybe 20-years ago and, goddamn, mine is killing me.

My in laws keep saying to stop teaching my 9 month old baby or she’ll learn too fast. Um what?

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

Do you think if Covid cases will increase after the spring break is over?

After two failed embryo transfers, I feel incredibly deflated. Where do we go from here ? How do we understand why embryo didn't implant and what should we do next.

I am getting ready to start my first IVF cycle and I went in for baselines and I have a few cysts that haven’t cleared up. They want me to trigger immediately to start the cycle over again. Has this happened to anyone else? Fingers crossed I don’t miss the next IVF start date at my clinic!

Has anyone taken STD/parental leave at both Js?

Me: so yeah idk why I’m getting these panic attacks again. Everything is going smoothly in life so they’re really unwarranted.
Therapist: actually your personal life sounds unstable
Me: 🥲

Does anyone have experience with non-stimulant medication? I’ve had bad anxiety from Adderall in the past and I don’t know what to ask for when I see my doc.

Very weird question to ask. 😄
Has anybody tried and tested ways to have a particular gender kid? I see chinese calendar theory and some sperm race thing.. lol. Planning baby *2 and hoping for the opposite gender of baby 1. Before anyone comes at me, we just would like to have one of each, and are not gender biased. 😊

I strongly believe that people who don’t take maternity or paternity leave should get a 2-3 month paid sabbatical every 5 years.

What is there to do in Arlington/DC during covid? Places to visit/things to see

Ok gang, how to give the 2 weeks notice while you're on parental leave? Would you go to the office or just email the important people (counselor, partner, hr, etc.)?

I have symptoms of what I think is just a sinus infection, but now I’m freaking myself out and want to get a covid test. This may be a stupid question, but can I walk into any pharmacy (CVS, RiteAid) and buy a test?

What have been some of your favorite books to teach in the classroom? Especially from POC authors!

May the universe protect us from unaffectionate partners. Amen!

I work with a mid size nonprofit in rural Appalachia, currently I am trying to hire a bachelors level social worker but have had a hard time brining in applicants. Unfortunately we don’t have a ton of money to throw at the problem but was looking for other ways to make the job stick out compared to similar postings.

Has anyone given interview in Daimler for data engineer? Can you please help what kind of questions they ask in the first round?

Anyone with DOR / higher than average FSH have success with IVF or any helpful tips? About to start round 2 after an unsuccessful transfer with DOR. Ended up with 8 mature eggs, 7 fertilized, 2 embryos last go round but keeping one frozen.

Incoming EY SM. Can anyone tell me who EY’s pension provider is please? thank you!

I’m not friendly with medication but I think I might have to try something for anxiety.
I have tried to manage mine for years with meditation, exercise, diet, etc. I usually do pretty well.
But under stress, it can take over. And in the past couple of years I’ve woken up in the middle of the night with negative thoughts and it takes me a while to fall back asleep.
I don’t want to have to take anything on a regular basis. Any recommendations on a drug that I could discuss with my doctor?

did u guys watch the lectures to pass the exam? Its taking up so much time lol

Does anyone know if Mckinsey, Bain, BCG is hiring sustainability / esg professionals on India? If yes, Are they only open to IIM guys or hiring others as well?

I had a dream where my utilization was -0.4%. I woke up in night sweats.

Could anyone share insights on the online assessment required for the Solution Architect role in Analytics at AWS?

How are the onsite opportunities in Larsen & Toubro Infotech ??
For lateral joiner on P3 band

What is the cooldown period to apply again in LTI after declining their offer?

Hello! I hope everyone's weekend is going well.

I was wondering if it is a red flag if a legal recruiter from a law firm reaches out to me on the weekend for an in-person interview on the early weekday.

Thank you so much in advance! I really appreciate it!

Is IBM India going to stop internet reimbursement from next month?

Cologne recommendations for late 20s male? Used to use YSL Sport which was pretty good, want to try something new.

Started wearing a support belt per my doctors recommendation because I’ve been having pelvic pain. Wore it for the first time today and this baby will not stop moving. Now wondering if I’m choking my baby and maybe she doesn’t like this belt? I haven’t felt the pain I normally feel and no back pain this morning but now I’m feeling bad. I don’t want to have comfort if it’s causing discomfort on my baby. Anyone experienced this?

I just got a new job offer for a new company. I haven’t disclosed my pregnancy - I worked really hard for it and didn’t want to risk it - when should I tell them? I’m 15 weeks.

What do you do to stay sane / comfortable / distracted in the final month of pregnancy?

What all do you take for vitamins? I’m on a prenatal and my doc said nothing else is necessary but curious if others have heard different.

Has anyone been diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma/hemorrhage in their first trimester ? How did it go for you- did it go away, stay without impact, or lead to a miscarriage ? It’s basically a form of internal bleeding- I’m super high risk already (44 yo, IVF)- but it increases the likelihood of miscarriage even more. Thanks!

Anyone else feel very anxious? I am 8 weeks and struggling to even get out of bed because I am just so overwhelmed by general, non-baby focused anxiety. I feel like I’m losing my mind!

Just had my 20 week anatomy scan and all was normal for both baby boy and baby girl <3. I feel like I can finally start to celebrate! :) #IVF

I have ADHD and executive dysfunction, resulting in horrid eating habits my whole life. My body just doesn’t tell me it is hungry and pre-pregnancy, I could go days without eating. My husband is the same way. I am panicked about staying on top of baby feedings and noticing patterns. The Pocket Nanny tracker where you press the button of the feed, diaper change, etc, seems to be popular but doesn’t log it anywhere. Has anyone heard of these and have a recommendation for one that logs as well?

Any advice to help clear a clogged breast for a newly breastfeeding/pumping mother? Still colostrum.

Any mommy groups in South FL? Do any professionals even work in South FL?

Just starting third trimester and my nausea has come back (vomiting multiple times in recent days) - has that happened to anyone else around this time? Normal for 3rd tri?

I am 18 weeks and see watery thing coming out after peeing. It has weird smell. Google tells me that it can be amniotic fluid too... now I am freaked out... anyone gone through this ?

Any tiny space dwellers out there? I live in a 490 sqft stand alone home. We’re a block from the beach. I’ve been nesting like crazy (getting rid of stuff, ensuring stuff is space saving/multipurpose). We have one bedroom. Anyone else have similar tales to tell? Or am I the only 🤪 one?

Feeling really nervous, help! I’ve been using topical hydroquinone 4% since before I found out I was pregnant. Now reading the label I realise that it’s not advised and a category C by the FDA - I’m 6 weeks pregnant and have obviously stopped now but really scared I might have caused serious harm to my baby.

Have any of you used this while pregnant and it turned out fine? Any other insights that can give me some peace of mind? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Had the craziest experience today at 1st ultrasound. Measured 6w5d (what I should be based on FET) but sonographer told me HR was 87 (low). I was hysterical (had a previous MMC after an initial low HR) and doctor came in and rescanned and said everything looked perfect and HR was 119 BPM! I am trying so hard to take comfort in the second scan but this is so stressful. Please send positive vibes my way 😭😭