I’m having a really hard time with my changing body. 13 weeks, I don’t have too many bad side effects of pregnancy or anything so I consider myself lucky (no nausea ever etc) but I’m depressed at work, my skin is completely broken out and showing new broken face capillaries, and I’m not showing a bump yet so I just feel fat and big. I don’t know where this “glow” is but I look in the mirror and literally am grappling with not recognizing myself :( it’s been impossible to find any clothes too.

Any recommendations for a personal trainer? Looking for someone for 1:1 classes in South Boston. Thanks

Might be a silly question - but can we choose to have a c-section over natural delivery? The thought of natural delivery scares me

Any parents here? How did you originally explain the Covid pandemic to your children?

Just got my peloton today! Any tips or advice?

Gyms - anyone back at them? I’m going to upgrade from my COVID-time small gym near house to big one back downtown. So excited to be back at lifting fully.

Any recommends of a pediatrician near downtown? Thanks!

Rant: my boyfriend is so annoying with this diet! I GET IT. You want to eat healthy! But when you have your friends at our place every other weekend they order pizza and you devour most of 2 boxes! But when I want pizza or wings or burgers I have to hear a whole spiel. “Can we pick something healthier?” “You can order ___ but can I choose something else on the menu?” “I don’t knowwww” like MY GOD. Then if I order something for me he wants half or bites! Sick of it!!!

This is a bit specific of a Q, but has anyone here gone to an ED treatment center in NY? Which one/Did you find it helpful?

What is the best meditation app available for Apple devices?

How old were you when you first took a blue pill/viagra? Currently 26 and a buddy doesn’t stop raving about it, tempted but feels too young to try?

I might have a spending problem. I don’t think (?) I have a full blown addiction, but I’m cleaning out my closet and finding stuff that is few years old, still with the tags on, and lots of duplicates. I get a dopamine hit when I find a good deal and I’m wondering if it’s going too far. I can pay my bills, but I’m wasting a lot of $$ on things I don’t need. I have multiple family members who are/were addicts and hoarders and my own behavior is making me nervous. Any other big shoppers out there?

Made it through another day of the Hunger Games!

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?

Anyone here with PsA or related immune conditions that has found cutting out certain foods / taking certain supplements / etc to be helpful? Starting to investigate the non conventional medicinal therapies and very open to hearing what’s worked or not for others!

Does anyone have experience with coolsculpting? I am considering having my upper arms done. I am fit and not looking to lose weight- just address some stubborn pockets of fat that I have always been insecure about. Thanks in advance!

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I’m 23 and independent. Working full time and studying full time is taking a serious toll on my mental health. I’m always tired, unmotivated, depressed, sometimes angry at my life, and I don’t know what to do. I’m in my sophomore year. I also don’t work in the field that I’m studying (computer science) because I’m always rejected without an interview, which is another aggravating factor for me. It’s hard to have time to work on personal projects to make my portfolio more attractive.
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I have lost my sense of taste and smell but my covid report is negative. Could this be a false negative?

Hi all, insurance question - anyone know which is better in CO -Aetna or Anthem?

Tips on getting a job at Wing? Im finishing my masters rn and would love to join after im done

Anyone who moved from offshore audit practices to industry for better WLB?

Hi,
I've done my MBA in Finance and graduated as Mechanical Engineer.
I've 8+ years of experience in the finance specifically in Credit/Financial Analysis.
Now I'm willing to pursue my career in Data Science.
Can anyone help me to guide how I can shape my future career with doing some courses related to R, Python or from Data Science.

Hi Guys ,

My last working day in IBM was on 6th dec-2022.
When I will be getting FFS and experience and relieving letter from IBM side ???
@IBM

Moving To Dallas this summer and will likely be looking to live/buy in suburbs. Any recommendations where to look?! Want to be central to everything and access to nature, in 300-400k range

Hi,
I have 5 yoe in Java with 5.65 lpa.
How much hike i can expect .
I got a call from a recruiter and I said my expected CTC is 14 lpa, she said according to the current market, they can provide max 30-40% hike
How much I can expect according to the current trend .

Hey Dallas folks,
So my last month's electricity bill almost doubled? Wondering if this was something anyone else experienced as well (maybe due to those snow days?)

Is Capgemini Bid Manager for IT and Cloud a good role??

Level C1:C2 What should be an ideal package??

Any recommendations for a personal trainer? Looking for someone for 1:1 classes in South Boston. Thanks

I received a take home case study for a strategic finance position. They gave me historical statements for the last 3 years (quarterly) and asked for insights/observations and opportunities/trends. What should I be observing here? I’m used to just modeling exams but I’m not sure how to proceed here. They didn’t give industry but this looks like retail store financials when they are a software company....

I like these tsla gains yummy yummy delicioso, GIMME more for my tummy

What is the salary range for M1 in Pwc sdc vs ey gds?

What is the average hike we can expect this year considering outside market conditions?

Bangalore AC. Senior Associate 2. What's the salary band?

Can we upload yearly bill now for broadband reimbursement ?

Any parents here? How did you originally explain the Covid pandemic to your children?

Might be a silly question - but can we choose to have a c-section over natural delivery? The thought of natural delivery scares me

Hello 🐠

Are your firms transitioning to golden visas? If yes, at what level? Please answer with firm - level. Thanks!

What are you all reading other than maternity help books? Any book recommendations for after baby is born? Mainly around how to keep the baby safe from injuries and incidents.

We want to start trying for a baby in the next few months but I also am looking for a new job. I know that FMLA eligibility requires you to have worked at least a year at your current job. I’m wondering if I should hold off switching jobs to stay eligible at my current position or just switch jobs and still have a baby at the new place but not be eligible for FMLA. Need advice.

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

What are some myths you all have heard to figure out if you’re having a boy or girl?

Might be a silly question - but can we choose to have a c-section over natural delivery? The thought of natural delivery scares me

Any recommendations (or watch outs) for au pair agencies? CT/NY area if it matters. TIA!

anyone else feels stuck at current job, but not able to apply due to upcoming paid maternity leave benefits that you don't want to miss out on? currently still in first trimester !

Anyone feel fine but their brains just won’t turn on? I sit at work staring at my computer sometimes completely unable to function for no apparent reason. This started around the end of my first trimester/beginning of second. Just me???

EY leave department hasn’t been the most helpful with the exact details around maternity leave - so just wondering for any EY mamas - how do we initiate getting the two weeks before due date off? Just a doctors note or ??? Thank you!!

We were not trying to conceive. And I was drinking alcohol like twice a week.
Now I missed my period and pregnant. I am panicking a lot, not sure if I want a baby right now. Definitely i cant deal with pregnancy constantly knowing how much u drinking could have affected the fetus and if i could ever endure the consequences it would bring upon the baby
Help me understand if my baby will be fine or not.

I was two weeks late for my period and was going to take a pregnancy test this weekend. However this morning I felt cramps and had a little bleeding..... I still have some mild cramps that go in and out. I'm so scared... Would a test be accurate? Could I have miscarried? I did message my doctor but they're closed until next week.

Losing hair really badly!!! :( I dont know if its the thyroid meds or just pregnancy. I'm currently 13 weeks. Any recommendations? I'm doing the hair oil stuff but that will take time.

What are the best pregnancy apps you’ve found? Thanks!

Anyone else find themselves getting extremely stressed at work during pregnancy? It’s like my emotions are just off and I get so stressed so easily. I want to be calm for baby but it’s hard to not get worked up!

How much did you all pay for the 20 week ultrasound out of pocket? My 12 week ultrasound cost me $600 so I am guessing the 20 week one would be even more expensive. I have the high deductible plan from United healthcare.

Creating my registry, what are some must haves to put on it! Doing Amazon and Target, thanks for the help in advance.

Hi everyone,
So I had my NIPT and NT scans last week and I’ve been getting pieces of the results back from my doctor in the patient portal. All seems okay but I’m a bit confused. Does anyone know if FirstScreen is the same thing as NIPT? I was under the impression that NIPT was in 90th percent of certainty for Down syndrome but the result we got, labeled FirstScreen indicate 83% certainty so I’m confused if there are more results coming? I messaged the doctor but haven’t heard back yet.

Anyone taken the GD test after having covid recently? I have my test in 10 days and I'm currently recovering from covid.

I’m around 21 weeks and have been dealing with a lot of leg, tailbone, back, and general muscle pain. Since I do work long hours Monday- Wednesday (10hr +) I’m trying find a comfortable chair to switch to. Any recommendations? Currently I’m switching every hour or so between my kneeling chair and standing.

Has anyone had a nurse state the assumed sex at 12 week ultrasound? The nurse is fairly sure it's a boy, and I'm wondering how accurate her guess is based on a close look of the genitals. Confirmation won't happen until 20 week appt, too far away!