I am currently 27 weeks pregnant with our first child and am finally starting my baby registry - I am completely and utterly overwhelmed. Does anyone have any products they can recommend as “must haves” that you might not have realized were integral until after the baby arrived? I have the basics on my registry but am struggling to find a large variety of lower priced items since I know most people will not buy the larger ticket items. Help!

I know everyone is different, how long did it take you to fall pregnant with your first? We have just started trying but I’m already stressed at the possibility of hiding a pregnancy at friends and family gatherings, taking an international trip in April, and the ‘perfect’ time to be pregnant/due (I know there’s no perfect time!). I feel like a crazy person!

Hello, I really need your help. I am a mom of two, boy who is turning 4 mid September, and girl who will turn 1, their birthdays are just 3 days apart (Friday and Monday), we recently moved to Seattle from NJ, and have some cousins and friends in Seattle, only one cousin has kids, rest all are just recently married, I am not sure how to plan the birthday party, we would like to invite our family and some friends, would be around 25-30 people. Baby girl’s first birthday and toddler boy (contd)

Does anyone use the BIB system for background checks for parent volunteers?

When is it okay to ask about maternity leave when looking for a new job? When I receive the offer letter and benefits information?

Can I change my insurance from HDHP to a premier plan once my baby is here?

There was this SNL skit a couple weeks ago with a kid who was some sort of high school sports hero, but then there was a news report about how it was a setup. Can't find it in a search - any insights?

Joining mbb soon from a no-name state school. I wasn’t the smartest kid in college but studied hard for cases. Nervous that I won’t match up to people with Ivy League education. Is it just in my head? How can I best overcome it?

My wife got offer in LTI and she will be 3 months pregnant at that time of joining(oct 10). Need help to understand maternity leave policies in LTI. How many days she need to be in payroll to avail maternity leave

As proud as my family is of my career and accomplishments, I think my mother would honestly be happier or just as happy if I had no degree, a husband, and several children (I'm 29). She doesn't expressly say it but the "don't you get lonely?" comments speak for themselves.

Any advice for me. Thinking of adopting - no child at all. What are is best

Anybody else have to go off Adderall while trying to conceive/pregnant? How did you cope?

Does anyone not feel comfortable leaving their kid alone with either parents or in laws due to their carelessness? How do deal with them constantly asking for your kid to sleep over at their house?

I am dealing with depression and anxiety due to upcoming criminal charges against my father and his partner (im the one pressing charges), a DOR diagnosis (I am single, 33 and AMH of 0.23 with no contributing lifestyle factors), a failed first egg freezing cycle, and fear of losing my job due to being on the bench for nearly 3mos. I don’t know what to do and am feeling increasingly desperate. (cont’)

What are everyone's thoughts on making the Monthly Child Tax Credit permanent? I think it is an important step to care for the families in our area, but I know not everyone believes in this program

Moving to San Jose from East Coast. Any recommendations on movers? I don't have too much stuff, most of it is for my kid.
My new unit in San Jose doesn't allow for Pod type services so it has to be movers

I am currently working in CitiCorp as Java Spring Boot Developer YOE - 6+ Years CTC - 12.6 LPA I am looking for a permanent wfh as its boon for women employees, i felt this will help to manage both family and work,pregnancy times, post maternity i feel WFH will give lot of support. I need all ur helping hands to guide me with good companies. i am scared about "Job Security" for wfh employees though i am very workaholic and work for almost more than 15hrs per day. Does HCL gives permanent wfh?

Brand new (like, just-had-a-kid new) mom here. Life seems manageable with the baby sleeping much of the time. It gets worse from here doesn’t it? I’m scared 😱😱😱

Married couple (33 and 29) expecting a kid soon, annual combined income 220k+ net worth 121K.. too less? About average? Thoughts

"Get things going", but keep SAFE while at it:joinfishbowl.com/bowl_wxep8azkoo

I am considering negotiating a pay rise. I’ve just been promoted to CA and heard that the pay increase from A to CA is only 10% which is quite demotivating (that would bring my salary to about 38k). The glassdoor average for CA with my experience at PA is around 43k. Any advice on how to negotiate this?

Call me naive, but I really want to know: Is there actually such thing as a Chicago agency with decently fun work and a legitimate work/life balance? If not, what’s the closest place to it?

I haven’t worked for many months, and am starting my new job soon. I no longer have a routine, and am worried that I have “forgotten” how to work. I used to be able to do 10-12 hours/day in the office, but now I don’t think I can do 5. How do I get my work ethic back?

How much Siemens offer to unity developer with 6-8 years of experience?

I know everyone is different, how long did it take you to fall pregnant with your first? We have just started trying but I’m already stressed at the possibility of hiding a pregnancy at friends and family gatherings, taking an international trip in April, and the ‘perfect’ time to be pregnant/due (I know there’s no perfect time!). I feel like a crazy person!

What are the pros and cons of buying a used vehicle instead of a new vehicle with around 0% interest. Let's assume it's a car that costs $25-$35k new. And let's also assume that I wouldn't buy new with an interest above 1%. And I wouldn't buy used more than 3-5 years old or more than 40-50k miles.

Help me think this through please.

Female corporate banker here, approaching year 3 as an analyst. Very top heavy team, but bank won’t promote juniors. Pay raises and larger bonuses keep coming, although I do think it is time to leave the firm. Loving the aspect of relationship management in Corporate Banking, but also thinking about heading into Investment Management. Any advice (either long term in Corp. Banking or on making the switch)?

There's a huge perception from the staff levels that promotions are largely a popularity contest. Perhaps this is a lack of transparency in the process or just burnt staff. Is there truth to this?

How to go about internal transfer within Bain? Accepted an offer in home city and start date was pushed to next year; SO got a job in new city. We’re trying to figure out ways it could work. Bc of home office model I’d like to stay in one office and not move, and I don’t have strong feelings for my home office since I haven’t started. Is it possible to request a transfer before I even start? Anyone did this? Do I start convo with Hr in home or new office?

I work for a bank were we wear many hats. I'm titled as a branch manager but I handle risk assessments and I a few other positions. I'm currently looking for a salary comparison to see what others make as a branch manager or a risk assessment/BSA assistant.

I lost it yesterday. AMs were complaining the client's kept asking for more changes on a shorter timeline, talking about how the client just kept asking for stuff (CONTD)

Is Jio Infocomm good place for analytics ?

Good morning!
I recently applied for a role with a referral (specifically the Health Benefits Analyst role) the same day it went up. Typically, how long is it before the action center updates with the status of the application? Or if not selected it has the potential of staying "in review" in definitely as many other employer applicant portals do?

TIA!

Thinking about doing an AWS certification. Is it worth it for a Java developer resume? Which certificate would you recommend?

Looking for a stylish, protective wide brim men's hat. Any suggestions? I have to keep my face protected for medical reasons this summer, so protection will outweigh style if it's a trade-off.

Hi Guys, what is the TP rate for a Product Owner. I am trying to transition to Tech and had a recruiter contact me. The question on TP put me off as I was used to Salaries. Coulf someone assist. Thank you.

Whenever I press Enable Content, Excel crashes (and does an infinite loop). I can’t seem to break link the cell that is supposedly linked to an external source. Anyone know how to solve this?

where can i buy edibles in dc that aren’t overpriced?

I’ve been having a super hard time concepting lately, especially knowing that the “concept” will mostly serve as a sticker to slap on the cover of a CVA and the top of a website. I feel like every pharma concept I’ve ever seen or created becomes so cheesy once it appears in tactics. Does anyone have any examples of HCP creative (non-DSA) that is both impactful and translates well into pharma tactics?

Does anyone not feel comfortable leaving their kid alone with either parents or in laws due to their carelessness? How do deal with them constantly asking for your kid to sleep over at their house?

Hi Moms, how and when do you know you are ready to explore new opportunities? I am a manager and I love the company I work for as well the people I am around in general, but there’s too many other circumstances that’s making me feel I am no longer motivated. Example, lack of backing from management when someone from my team is not treated well and other things… anyways, just out here sharing my thoughts tonight and asking for yours.

Mamas, I am stressing a lot because next month, we won’t have health insurance anymore as I quit my job for a better opportunity. I don’t care much about us but more about my baby as she needs to go see the pediatrician for her vaccines. Is there a private insurance you can recommend? All the ones I saw are $400 a month with high deductible :( I also applied to Chip (apparently, we are eligible but I am afraid they don’t cover the practice we are using). I am really lost :(

I get 3-5 months MAT leave and I’m debating if I take the full 5 or stick to 3. I’m WFH but also not sure how I’ll feel . This will be baby 2 and I have a 3yo at home. Need advice

👋🏻 New mom here. I’m seeing a lot of comments about parents opting for “no sleepover” rules. Is this because of Covid, or is this a new thing? I went to sleepovers all the time as a kid and just wondering what reasons beyond a case-by-case basis would be to have this rule? Not judging, just genuinely curious.

Anyone know of any good articles addressing the COVID vaccine and breastfeeding. Trying to decide if I should get the shot and continue breastfeeding, get the shot and stop breastfeeding, or wait until she’s 1 and done breastfeeding to get the shot.

Happy Mother’s Day all!! You ladies rock!!

My youngest is in 6th grade and decided that he and his friends didn't want any adults truck or treating with him this year. I am STILL heartbroken about this 2 days later. I wish I had known the last time (2 years ago) was the last time.

It's like I looked up from driving and realized my exit is coming up in just a mile or two, so much faster than I expected

Does maternity leave take into account holidays? In other words, would your maternity leave be longer because it includes the holidays your company would have given you off or would you essentially “lose” those days because they’re not factored into the duration of the leave?

Question on to-do lists (and time management I guess)! I have a never ending to-do list on my phone for things related to household and kids. Some are “urgent” - kid needs a backpack for school; kid needs gear for soccer; schedule doctor’s appts. Those things get done. Things that I can plan ahead for - birthday presents, Halloween costumes - those get done as early as I can. But all the non-urgent things (and these are things I DO want enough to not just delete them and move on)…(cont.)