How is everyone taking birthing classes? Our hospital in Chicago is only offering paid virtual classes. Wondering if it’s worth paying $300 something for virtual sessions.

So really the only exercise I can tolerate is boxing, and those exercises around it. Any thoughts on replicating what I can find at my local boxing gym while on the road?

I am in a period of growth in my role (in house and getting more exposure to top management) - im grateful for it but I also have constant anxiety during and after work hours. Does anyone who’s been in a similar position have tips for riding this wave? Hoping it’ll get easier.

Signed up for a personal trainer! 2x/week strength training with her... to begin with!

I hope that they swabbed that plexiglass for droplets and then send it to a lab for Covid testing.

When you encounter a conspiracy theorist re the vaccines, do you set them straight or do you just ignore it? I struggle w how to approach this.

Do you see an increase in ER visits during the holidays? If so why? What is the weirdest story that you are willing to share?

Hi ladies, I'm in my mid 40s and I think I'm entering peri. I currently have a Mirena but I should replace it again soon, but one more will put me into my 50s(!!) and I was wondering if anyone here knows that they're in peri or menopause without having periods. Is there blood work or something to check? I definitely do not want to have another child accidentally. I've got 5 more years until my youngest is in college and don't want to start over again.

I am suffering from Tennis Elbow. Anything I can do to reduce the pain in my hands and wrists ?

My 5 year old niece overseas has developed flu-like symptoms and now after a few days there are fluid filled blisters appearing on her arms, legs, belly. We’re thinking it’s chickenpox (she’ll be seen by a doc tomorrow). Any parents here whose kids has chickenpox, how long did it last and did you have to give any meds to your kids? We have an upcoming trip a week from now and so hoping we can still make it

What spin bike do you recommend? Dont foresee going to a gym for years.

Are the rumors about a longer and earlier flu season and a hard Covid winter true? I'm not personally noticing an increase in patients who need prescriptions for flu-like symptoms but it seems to be what everyone's talking about in and outside of the pharmacy. Can anyone weigh in?

Salam, Ramadan Mubarak! Anyone trying to maintain some level of strength training during Ramadan? I know it’s ideal to lift after iftar (maybe after dates/water + magrib and before dinner) but wonder if it is doable to squeeze in a 30-40 min training session right before iftar (for time saving purposes)?

I just started taking mirtazapine again b/c depression has completely taken over my life.

Not looking forward to the weight gain 😕

Gave my 2-week notice and Partner has asked me stay an extra 3 days to wrap up a project that I know will be a very long 3 days... I don’t really want to do it but also am afraid of burning bridge. I said yes to the Partner but now kind of regret it. This job has made me sacrifice my health and I don’t want to work those extra 3 days. I wonder what’s the best way to tell them.

How do we think COVID-19 is going to end?
A. Vaccine is found
B. Testing, social distancing stamps it out
C. We develop herd immunity to it
D. We learn that it’s not as lethal as previously thought

✅

I need to spend my $500 wellness subsidy before May. Any ideas? Peloton is too expensive don’t want to spend that much.

Thoughts on Covid-safe ways to celebrate a birthday in the winter? In the summer, a few friends did small, distanced outdoor picnics but it’s gonna be around 40 degrees on my bday

I cannot bring myself to want to meet strangers from the internet again now that there's also a risk of getting COVID 😕

Hello Microsoft People,

are the hiring actually frozen for now, I was actually planning to apply for a few roles currently available.


Happy weekend everyone

Scrum Master with 3 YOE, 1yr in agile. Technical background. Secret clearance and working in Federal. Two in demand certs (SAFe SSM & SGP). Currently making 103.5k in DC. Realistically what is the highest I can negotiate for at competing firms?

Salaries for NYC Art Directors? Mid level (2-3 years exp). I know there’s an excel sheet but I just need some quick refs, having a comp review tomorrow.

Life is a joke. Maybe it’s all a simulation

Hi Guys, where could we see our lwd in system? Couldn't find the same in one cognizant @cognizant

Just to update, I am doing meditation since last 10-15 days only for 15 min daily gradually increasing the time I have started with 2-3 mins ... I can see changes in my mindset and energy.. I am loving it.. 😍😍😍

I come from a design-heavy background and have been guilty in the past of over-emphasizing aesthetics. What do you think is the proper balance with functionality? How do you think through this?

Guys pls reply…
How is Impetus Leaplogic project for a data engineer ? In terms of technology used and WLB?

Best books for learning tactical business management, strategy, and growth? Looking for more meaty than "Playing to Win" - willing to read good textbooks. Have read plenty of leadership dev books.

Software Sales: How long did it take back then to close your first deal?

Does EY gift goodies on joining /on birthdays?

FAANG is now MAMAA (Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet)…Whoa Mama! As if there weren’t enough acronyms in our lives. Happy Friday All!!!

Hi guys I am posting this again I have offer of almost same package from Accenture and IBM . Accenture offering is very slight more but that's not my key consideration. Which company is better in terms of job security, work life balance. That's the top most factor I am considering. Learning and project and latest niche technology is the other important factor after first 2 factors .

How to get release from a project? Hating the work environment and pressure here.

When life isn’t even hard and you’re still struggling 😔

What’s in your “hospital go bag,” (mums and dads to be)?

Best formula ? Looking at holle and hipp. Where to buy ?

Any recommendations for the best stroller? We live in the city and we walk a lot.

Baby furniture. What is everyone doing? FTM and trying to figure out if it’s worth investing in very expensive nursery furniture. We were looking at the Natart furniture collection and the Silva collections. These both come in at about $2000-$2400. The furniture is high quality and grows with the child. Alternatively I could go the lower end route at get everything for like $800. Is that wise? I hear horror stories about low quality and paint chipping from the baby teething on the crib.

Nuna Mixx is available at Nordstrom at 30% off. Just in case someone is looking for strollers!

Any good websites to create registry? We are using Babylist and I heard they give discounts 4-5 weeks before due date.

Buy a Snoo. Just do it.

What do babies prefer - jumper or swings? Is it worth buying both?

Any suggestions for wireless / cordless baby monitor? Thanks!

Do you think it’s worth waiting for Black Friday sale for strollers etc.? Or generally there are no discounts on baby stuff. Wondering if I should buy now or wait - baby is due in Jan.

Pregnant wife is having small portion meals lately, so i asked why she is eating less than usual. She read somewhere that eating too much can lead to oversized baby, making the delivery more painful, so it looks like she may be controlling the portion because of this. Is not eating enough a cause for concern?

Any interesting cyber Monday deals for baby stuff that you guys are shopping for?

What brand and type of baby wipes do you all recommend?

Anyone use gripe water for newborn ? What did you use ?

Someone told me that I need to get my car seat “certified” by police. Can someone clarify what that means? Or did they mean that I need to buy a certified car seat ?

I've been so lucky to have tons of friends giving me hand me downs but it seems like it might be too much if I accept everything. What are the absolute necessaries that I should accept multiples of and what can I pass on?

Anyone have experience with acid reflux with newborn ? Either mild or severe symptoms.. would like to understand how you navigated that scenario

Any recommendations for breast pumps?