Hi all, can anyone point to good starting point resources for a same sex lesbian couple? My partner is sure she wants she carry via donor sperm but I want to make sure we are thoroughly exploring all options. Thanks!

Anyone whose spouse just seems to hate them? Welcome to my world.

Only going to HBS to find my wife lol

Why is being a mom and working in healthcare so difficult? I always feel like I am failing.

I know this is a different kind of heartbreak, but I just had to make the difficult decision to go no contact with my parents after years of toxic and narcissistic behavior. It’s a weird feeling of immense sadness but also freedom. Can anyone else relate?

How’s your work-life balance at the moment? Do you think research positions allow enough time for us to spend with friends and family?

Being in a relationship with another banker is like being in the car at the end of Thelma and Louise

I (M25) have been together with my gf (F22) for 18 months - about 6 months we started to get in the habit of not resolving after fights. At this point, I know I like her but also am aware that she is probably not the one (unless we both change a lot). I am not sure what to do? How to weigh out the decision?

During interview I was speaking to the hiring manager. Felt interview was going well. He seemed impressed by my answers, excited by my skills, and even gave me a tour of the office. At the end, he asked about my home life. When I spoke of my 3 young kiddos, the manager got a little taken back and replied Oh you have children? I said yes ages 3, 5, and 7. He then proceeded to ask me about daycare arrangements and if I can be reliable. Red flag as his demeanor changed and made me feel unworthy.

How do you deal with parents who are Christian fanatics? They’re very loving, and I am Christian too, but not to the point where I want to impose my beliefs on others. They’re ~50 and I am in my early 20s. Great relationship now but strained if I ever bring up politics.

I feel close to them but plan to never bring up I’m bi. I feel like I have to hide parts of myself to live harmoniously with them.

He left 3 weeks ago. He’s still my first thought every morning, and I think about him for hours everyday. Normal? When does it go away?

Met this guy through friends a few years back. He made me feel really special, told me he was going through a bad patch with his gf at that point. Things happened between us in a couple of months and

When do you and your SO start telling each other your income?

I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years. We are not married or living together.

He knows how much I make because I told him after my promotion. He is the entrepreneur type with a passive income gig.

His business has been very slow since covid but he just seem to be chillin at home. He never tells me if he is doing financially okay so when I asked. He got offended and asked me to drop the topic because he is doing okay.

What's the best relationship advice you've heard recently?

Had a 1×1 with my manager who told me that my ratings was at the lower end. My workload has been pretty hectic and have a infant at home which makes it hard for me to focus, since both my wife and I are working from home and we take turns who takes care of her. Told my wife about sending my infant to day care, but she is adamant that she wants the baby to be at home till she's a year old. I feel helpless and I am stressed always. Only source of joy is my baby's smile

Does anyone live with their parents in their late 20s? How did you build boundaries with your parents and counter their expectations that you owe it to them?

How did you meet your spouse? Go. Dating apps aren’t doing it for me. 😢

I’m halfway through virtual parent teacher conferences. How are your conferences going and how are you sharing student work with parents?

How do wlw make friends? All my friends are straight or mlm

Just found out my boyfriend of 3 months (talking stage was about 6 months before making it official) slept with his ex a couple times while we were talking. After we agreed to be exclusive. Without protection. I’m so crushed 😞

My Dad has Alzheimer’s and I worry that he will no longer recognize me or remember me sooner than I am ready for.

How competitive is PE really? Like especially for middle market, is it that impossible to break into? It seems like it just takes a bit of work.

Anyone been through Facebook interview (non technical) and have any tips to share?

Worth pursuing business development as an experienced analyst going into senior? Its something I'm pretty good at but it seems like at my level youre mostly evaluated on utilization...

Trying Star Citizen in their free fly period (ends in a couple days). Like everyone says, it's a buggy mess still years away from true production.

It's also fantastic. SC is the most fun sandbox experience I've had in a good long while.

Anyone else play?

Biographical TV series are the boom of the moment. What was your favorite? Mine are unorthodox and the crown

Started working out today after 2 long years.
Trainer just asked me to do bare minimum cardio.
Running, stepper, crunches, cycling, jumping and I feel so dead.

I am selected for exl noida.. They wants to work from office all days.. What kind of client they have

Can i leave Accenture within 1 to 2 months ( lateral, 6 months probation period, no joining bonus)

Is there any opening in Servicenow development. Let me know if, you come to know of any. EXP: 2.5 years. Requirement for a friend

What’s the best way to find my address history for the last 10 years? I really did move around a LOT! Read online that usps does not keep it anymore? Anyone used any other services to get this info?

List 10 things consultants like but you don’t:

Is WLB still the same at Novartis?

Lately i hear people complaining about the workload and extra hours

Whats there in catch up meeting with Studio head?

I will be joining Globant in September

What happens if someone on a work visa gets laid off? How long do they have to find a new position?

luckily i am not flying home today. for those who are flying from NYC, godspeed. ☃️☃️

Just found out my IB internship is going to be virtual because of the situation in NYC. Any advice for how I can stand out and get a return offer, especially when there may be fewer full-time slots? (If it helps add color, I’m a female summer analyst on the NYC LevFin team at a large multinational bank, and I’m from a non-target school.)

Is the Google internal bowl worth joining? Trying to figure out if I want to given up access to the hot mess in the Deloitte bowls.

Interms of Job security in IT Streams, How secured Invesco is when compared to other IT Companies ? Will the current recession impact Invesco and can we expect any layoffs in Invesco India as well ?

Anyone with later miscarriage experience willing to chat? Just lost our baby at 15 weeks, from our only embryo after a brutal IVF journey. Struggling to see any path forward right now.

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?

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

Any 🤰 fish with ADHD? Did you stay on your medication or did the doctor make you stop taking a prescription for it (i.e. Vyvanse and/or Adderall)? Really appreciate any shared experiences!

I need help interpreting my Day 3 fertility test results. I am planning on starting a family within the next 5-7 years and wanted to get a baseline understanding. My OB/GYN says my Pap smear was normal. My results are as follows:

Female, 28 years old.
AMH: 8.41 ng/mL
FSH: 10.0 mIU/mL
Estradiol: 22 pg/mL

Are these numbers okay? Do I have time or should I be acting soon?

Anyone know if Shopify offers fertility benefits?

Hello All,
I’m looking for a new role in PM. I’d like to target companies that offer fertility benefits. Im making a list (since I can’t find one).
If your company offers such benefits would you mind sharing the company name? Any special benefits like surrogate coverage? How many rounds of IVF? Who is the benefit carrying company?
Thanks for your thoughts!

Second round here. Started STIMS last night. Not sure if I should discuss that I am going through this with my boss. What’s are the pros and cons??

For those of you that went through IVF - how many cycles did you go through? Did it result in a successful live birth?

Is anyone familiar with Accenture’s coverage for fertility services? Which insurance has the best coverage? Thanks!

Did IUI couple of times but failed. Not sure it works , fertility specialists are not that much interested in IUI but directly recommend IVF. For context am 39 , although have history of endometriosis and have a cyst in ovary do only 1 ovary is producing eggs. IVF seems little invasive and not sure if artificial babies are ethically correct . Just confused ...

How many FET transfers did it take you to being pregnant?

So far 5 - 0

Third MC at 6 wks. First was chemical pregnancy, second was Turner's. On this one they said the baby was Male but I (husband) am missing a Y chromosome so I can't father any males. I have no idea what this means for our journey 😞

I am 32 and fertility clinic did AFC scan. They said they only found 2 eggs on my left ovary but right ovary count is fine.
Anyone had an issue like that? Did you go for an IVF?

Sharing my story: I carry an abnormal gene in which me and my wife's first child was affected. We decided with our second child to use IVF. We started our journey in January 2021 and my wife went through 4 IVF cycles using my sperm in a 9 month span (her choice). We decided after the 4th round failed to go a different route and use sperm donation to rid us of the gene. During 2022, she went through 4 rounds of IUI and finally got one that stuck. She is now 14 weeks pregnant and due in April 😊

Has anyone had a progesterone level of 12 at 6 weeks pregnant and had a healthy baby? I’ve had a miscarriage before and I’m nervous since my progesterone is right on the cusp of being acceptable.

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

I received a transfer and got a bfp . My clinic is out of town and wanted to start seeing a local fertility clinic for support before I “graduate” to an obgyn. Is this unheard of ? Do I have to stay with my out of town clinic? Still need them for blood tests, progesterone support etc

Anyone in the Toronto area with extra Cetrotide or Orgalutran? Wife supposed to have retrieval next week but these drugs cannot be sourced. Thanks.