having some period like bleeding (less than moderate bleeding) at 11 weeks with no cramps. my doctor can’t see me until next week. have any of you experienced this with a normal pregnancy and proceeded to carry to term ? nipts was all normal.

I want to invest in new clothes but also don't feel the best about the shape I'm in. Do you use investing in new stuff as motivation to workout? Kind of want to wait until I have more confidence, but maybe the clothes make the man?

December is typically slow due to EOY/holidays. How to maintain momentum when losing motivation and don’t want to stall until Jan?

What about legal work is currently causing your mental health struggles?

Mine’s the hours, which is not normally my issue. I billed 230 for June and July and am already at 145 for August. My ability to focus is getting worse by the day, so I’m working longer to bill the same hours and have had to pull a couple all nighters. I burst into tears this morning when a client changed plans and now wants a major project by end of month, on top of my other deadlines next week... I just want to sleep.

So mask mandates for school is in Illinois days after Lollapalooza... someone make this make sense please.

Has anyone here had a difficult recovery post-egg retrieval? It’s been 3 days and I’m still in a lot of pain. The medical team said I should expect to be uncomfortable for 5-7 days or more due to the high number of eggs retrieved (=very swollen ovaries) and it will take 2 weeks to get back to normal.

On the verge of quitting because I’m stressed, depressed, feel like I’m constantly frustrated with everyone and everything. Don’t have an alternative lined up ...but also less and less able to cope

Alcohol + SO. I stopped drinking about 3months ago. Was trying to eliminate triggers for a new skin condition (alc/ bad food/airplane air / stress appeared to be triggers). And skin IS better! My BF

Silly question: When is the second trimester?

If truly 40/3 I would think 13w2d, but sources say 12, 13, and 14. You hear 12 weeks referred to as a milestone, but is that accurate?

I'm a little worried about microplastics in my food. Is this just hysteria?

I’m advanced age and respond well to ivf medications but don’t have good quality eggs . Thinking of going in with a lower dosage stims and increasing upward and maybe longer stim cycle. Has anyone tried this strategy ?

Being cooped up for a month is taking its toll on me. I had a hysterectomy at 25, and rely on hormone injections every few months to help maintain, but right now that isn’t considered essential 😔

I am struggling to spend the time to study for the PHR. I have everything I need, but I feel exhausted from the work week every weekend. I’m looking to take it in August.. help? What do I do?

Just moved to London from the US! Trying to navigate the healthcare system here( woohoo!). Anyone have a GP practice they recommend in south ken area? Are there things I should be thinking about when deciding a practice ( aka any services they provide etc?). Thank you!!!

Anyone got an opinion on medically necessary daily disposable contacts? I just changed eye docs due to a move and my new one says they can't bill daily disposable contacts as medically necessary even though I have very high ametropia

Any recommendations to a naturopathic doctor in DC?

Just here to say I’m so thankful we have this safe space. People who aren’t diagnosed generally have misconceptions about ADHD and its symptoms, and I’m so grateful we have this bowl to seek help, learn from one another, and sometimes just vent! With all the negativity in the world, this bowl is that one ray of sunshine I so desperately need, so thank you everyone for what you have done and what you’ll continue to do!

How many ppl are doing offshore handoff calls on a daily basis including Sunday night for half and hr to 1hr+?? Not feeling like a sustainable routine. It’s been cutting into my sleep

Happy pride, DC! 🏳️‍🌈

Hi

I got offer from IBM GBS India and ValueLabs. Both the companies are offering same package.

Valuelabs - permanent work from home with bi-annual hikes.

IBM - hybrid work mode

Tech - Automation tester with 5.5years of experience.

It will be helpful if I get a good suggestion. Thanks in advance

What are exit opportunities for Technology Strategy and Transformation besides consulting companies?

I feel like there are very few roles and companies that would find value in the strategy work I do, especially for non executive level roles.

I work with a classroom of Middle School ED students. One student, who I worked with the year before, has changed alot over the year. Last year (pre COVID), she had a good head on her shoulders and I thought I had good rapor with her. But over that period of isolation, she tried to commit suicide.

All year, she was much more withdrawn and ALWAYS on her phone! At the end of the I was 'beat up by her - she really knocked my glasses off.

How should I approach her in the upcoming year?

Anyone tried to withdraw their PF?

Good morning everyone and happy new year, any advice on how to pivot from a career in Accoutning to Tech Project Management (software)? Here's some background, 12YOE in public accounting, recent finished a tech project management bootcamp certification course and will sit for the PSM exam soon. Looking for roles in Associate/Jr PM, Implementation Consultant or BA. Any advice will be appreciated.

Hi ,

Currently how is the bench situation in cognizant ? does it have project openings for Java+ Spring Boot + Microservices . Any new Joiners with similar skill set please share you experiences like how many days does it take to get assigned to the project with this skillset.

I have joining in Cognizant this month end, Please help me with the info.

How do you break into tech for non technical roles? I work in corporate comms/rep mgmt and am looking to make the move from agency to in-house. Curious to hear how folks did it and what it’s like

Is part time work in audit ever possible?

Anyone hiked Strawberry Peak? Looking for any tips if you’ve done it. Heard it’s one of the hardest hikes in LA per Alltrails with some death defying maneuvers

Does anyone know how I could get into one of the Big 6 accounting firms?

What’s a decent rate for a 1099 audit Senior .. 5 YOE, cpa

Anyone here work for DCF? It wasn't listed as an employer.

I am on client rn with 0 OT but am scheduled for an overnight inventory for a large client Wednesday night. Combined, I’ll be way over 10 hours for the day, but not individually for either client. Can I still expense dinner? If so, to which client?

I’m pretty sure I have black mold in my apartment. Does any one have any suggestions? I think it’s impacting my health. Thanks in advance.

Tips for getting deeper into meditation?

First consultation with fertility doctor tomorrow! Any specific questions you wish you had asked the first time? Hoping he says we can start IUI fairly soon. Have been trying the old fashioned way for a year without luck and heart broken.

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

Does anyone have any good recommendations on chemical and fragrance free soaps and shampoos for pregnancy?

Has anyone here had a difficult recovery post-egg retrieval? It’s been 3 days and I’m still in a lot of pain. The medical team said I should expect to be uncomfortable for 5-7 days or more due to the high number of eggs retrieved (=very swollen ovaries) and it will take 2 weeks to get back to normal.

I’m advanced age and respond well to ivf medications but don’t have good quality eggs . Thinking of going in with a lower dosage stims and increasing upward and maybe longer stim cycle. Has anyone tried this strategy ?

Hi!

Have any of you tried or considered Surrogacy in Colombia? I am considering surrogacy but the cost in the US is out of reach. Any tips in selecting an agency?

Any recs for what to do about anovulation? Hope is not a good strategy and I think I need to take the next step and do something. acupuncturist, fertility specialist, no clue where to start...

I have my baseline appointment for FET tomorrow… our first transfer cycle since a loss in March. I’m pretty scared considering how the last one ended. Can anyone share their story of a successful pregnancy after experiencing a loss?

Hi, I’m 30yrs old and by next week I will be 31yrs old. Got married 2 yrs ago and we have been trying for kids from past 7 months but no luck, we try to have sex almost all 7 days of fertile window. I get my periods regularly, I don’t have thyroid nor PCOD. My Gyn did all test, and everything looks fine, my ovaries, Fallopian tubes , harmonies. Do I need to see fertility doctor ,if so, how is the best fertility doctor near Boston area. Need inputs for next steps before it’s too late 😒

Starting an IVF cycle shortly; and feeling very anxious. My period, which is usually within 25-28 days hasn’t started yet. It is 14 days late (and no, I am not pregnant :). My doctor had me patching 4 estrogen patches everyday for 10 days.
Has anyone else gone through this? Delayed period because of IVF stress? Or delayed period because of estrogen patches?
I don’t know what to make of all of this. Any help/ guidance would be great!

Can you swim after your ovalution days or does it impacts implantation?

I’m waiting for the genetic tests to come in for two embryos. Thinking of preparing for a transfer day one of my next cycle (taking meds like progesterone) before knowing the results. Bad idea ?

Has anyone had a D&E? 21 weeks pregnant and after meeting with several specialists the verdict is that we need to terminate for medical reasons 😞. Aside from the obvious emotional devastation, I am trying to figure out what to expect physically?

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 had to have a follow up to their anatomy ultrasound? I was told they didn’t get a good view of the baby’s heart and now I have to get a fetal echocardiogram. Anyone go through something similar?

can anyone share thier stories of ivf at weill cornell nyc?

I had a missed miscarriage in January and opted for the D&C after the medication didn’t work. I found out I was pregnant again earlier this month but yesterday began the nightmare again, loss of symptoms, dull aching pain… I’m seeing my fertility specialist for what would have been an early ultrasound later this week. I’m afraid my body won’t naturally expel again and I’ll be left waiting in pain again to confirm the loss. Anyone navigate more than one missed miscarriage?

Anyone have embryo genetic results where everything was normal but the gender portion?