Is labor pain really hard? What about the epidural? If that is taken do things get better?

Do you remember when we thought the Ukraine-Russia war would not last more than 2 weeks?
Same with COVID.
I guess we should stop assuming.

Does anyone here have diet limitations? I have Celiac (have to eat strictly gluten free) and am wondering if you guys still travel or you have other arrangements at work

Can I take Tylenol for arthritis if I don’t have arthritis?

Have any of you gotten sick after drinking Chicago tap water? Thinking of taking the plunge

I found a place with great reviews to be diagnosed for ADHD, but it’s through virtual appointments, is this a normal thing?

I had hernia surgery recently. Doc suggested that I should wear a jock strap for a few weeks. Haven't worn one since high school. O M G, I can't believe I've been missing out on all this support. This is 100% everyday now. And ladies, I 1000% support that a sports bra is a shirt and please go about the world using as much or as little support as you choose. Support your parts and live in comfort.

Pregnant with my first, due 3rd week of April. My husband has an optional work trip in February for a few days, and asked if I was comfortable with him going. My first reaction was of course, it's still a couple months out from my due date and I'm having a healthy pregnancy so far. Am I under thinking this? Any other considerations I should have?

I may be overthinking this but need some advice - I have a timed case test with a bank wednesday but my calendar is filling up. Will it reflect poorly if I ask them to push it to thurs? I can still manage at the moment but I feel like I’ll perform better if I can get some breathing room before the case is supposed to start

Random thought - why can't you prepay for hospital expenses with an FSA card? I'm about to lose $700 on an FSA and thought how helpful that would be as we want to have a kid next year. I can go buy a sick first aid kit but a payment for future hospital services is out of the question.

Outside of the annual health check & biometrics, what are some tests you'd recommend? Turning 40 this year. Check for insulin resistance? Vitamin deficiency? Thank you!

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.

How many therapists (and social workers too!) see a therapist themselves? Do you find it helpful?
I think there's this myth that therapists have all their own sh*t figured out, and for me at least I know that's far from true (hopefully it isn't just me). On the contrary, I think we should be leading by example!

Should I stay on my parent’s health insurance? I am 22 and was looking into maxing my HSA but my mom’s workplace has really great health insurance. I don’t think I can contribute to my HSA if I don’t have a HDHP.

Pros or cons of staying on her insurance?

Just started and have to select insurance for family. I’m torn between Blue Cross Blue Shield Basic & Standard. Any feedback on picking a good family insurance? No terminal issues here and we are finished having kids!

Can someone tell about Ayurvedic treatments in Delhi ncr for cancer to complement chemotherapy

I feel so guilty for not always modeling good health. Anybody else feel that way?

Can someone recommend a good dentist out here?

On post completion OPT EAD. Full time employee of my company but also full time working at client site. Will this have any implication in my STEM OPT application?

I have offers from PAYTM and HELLA FORVIA for Data Scientist Positions@.

Which I will Join?

3.4 YOE

Please let me know if you know anything? I am confused to choose

Recommendations for good CPAs for rental property? Currently have 1 in PA but trying to grow and buy more in other states . I also have an unrelated business I'm trying to start (LLC). I'm located in NYC but open to a non-local CPA.

Is there a benefit to asking the interviewer about themselves during the interview process? Is this received positively, or is it seen as corny/trying too hard?

Hey guys,
What are some good projects to put on my resume?

Hello Fishes,
I have resigned TCS after getting offer in another tech company with 110% hike. The new company is requesting whether a buy out option can be availed and they are ready to sponsor the buy out.
TCS side Manager and Project lead are saying that as per policy it’s not possible.

Any suggestions to negotiate a buy out by serving 60 days instead of 90 possible ?

YOE : 8 years
Domain : Pre-sales

Where are all the shared apartments?!?! About to be homeless April 1st

Love the recommendations in this bowl! Which areas in Manhattan and BK do you recommend for single F, mid 30s? Thanks

Any HR due diligence professionals - my firm is looking for a Senior Manager. Will have significant say in how the whole shop is run and no utilization minimums. Small team with a steady pipeline but looking to grow at the manager level and up. Reach out if interested. FYI: I can’t get a bonus for this because it directly benefits me. We just want good people.

Has anyone broken into VC from consulting without doing an MBA? Let me know if you’re willing to chat.

Anyone familiar with Radiology Partners? WLB? Comp? Culture? Prestige? Anything will be helpful. TIA

What are good exit opportunities for someone in tech consulting (SAP finance), that want to get more into tech?

If my bonus has already landed in my bank account, am I safe to give my 2 week notice? Is it actually possible for firms to “claw back” what they already paid you?

Do consultants in India travel every week like we do in the US?

Unpopular opinion:
Don't understand what people are loving about Indian Matchmaking
I do not find it hilarious and do not find Nadia adorable 🙄

Im wondering if anyone knows what the “rules” are re: being contacted while out on leave. My VP has said she’ll be texting me if she needs anything, and while I don’t want to be unhelpful,I REALLY don’t want to think about work at all while I’m out. Are there any guidelines regarding what is and isn’t ok in this context? Im thinking if it gets to be too much I’ll be very slow to respond and train her to not expect to hear back quickly, and she can find answers for herself. Any insights?

How many of you ladies are planning or ended up being a stay at home mom post maternity leave? I'm really considering it because I've always desired to stay home for a few years in child's first few years of life and we can afford it, but I'm also feeling a little sheepish about my work reputation and losing a great role (since I would have to quit). This will be my first child, FYI

Had the craziest experience today at 1st ultrasound. Measured 6w5d (what I should be based on FET) but sonographer told me HR was 87 (low). I was hysterical (had a previous MMC after an initial low HR) and doctor came in and rescanned and said everything looked perfect and HR was 119 BPM! I am trying so hard to take comfort in the second scan but this is so stressful. Please send positive vibes my way 😭😭

What are your best pregnancy skin care products / brands?

Pregnant with my first, due 3rd week of April. My husband has an optional work trip in February for a few days, and asked if I was comfortable with him going. My first reaction was of course, it's still a couple months out from my due date and I'm having a healthy pregnancy so far. Am I under thinking this? Any other considerations I should have?

Anyone had cooked papaya unknowingly during pregnancy ?

Any tiny space dwellers out there? I live in a 490 sqft stand alone home. We’re a block from the beach. I’ve been nesting like crazy (getting rid of stuff, ensuring stuff is space saving/multipurpose). We have one bedroom. Anyone else have similar tales to tell? Or am I the only 🤪 one?

When did you tell work you are pregnant? I’m at 13w now. Boss is nice and company is supportive just wasn’t sure what was standard and im generally cautious as this is my first. Planning to tell my friends and extended family in next week or two.

Hi fishes,
Pls help..am in dilemma.. in Feb 2022 i joined TCS and right now am in a project having strict timelines. The next rollout wud be in next 3 months. I.e sept.. but the thing is I am pregnant and my due date is arnd first week of sept. Most prob I wud hv to take maternity leaves frm last week of Aug.
Pls guide me how and when shud i tell hr & supervisor.

Does anyone else feel exhausted? I’m at week 16 now, and I need a nap daily! I remember being slightly tired in first trimester but I feel as if I can’t function right now! It’s definitely worse after lunch/eating. Any tips or tricks please??

Started wearing a support belt per my doctors recommendation because I’ve been having pelvic pain. Wore it for the first time today and this baby will not stop moving. Now wondering if I’m choking my baby and maybe she doesn’t like this belt? I haven’t felt the pain I normally feel and no back pain this morning but now I’m feeling bad. I don’t want to have comfort if it’s causing discomfort on my baby. Anyone experienced this?

I've done some crazy stuff in my life, some of it has been fairly dangerous. I just had to give my wife a progesterone injection and I've never been that scared. I hope this all works.

I am over five weeks into pregnancy and have no pregnancy symptoms. Should I start getting worried and plan to take more pregnancy tests?

Anyone else feel very anxious? I am 8 weeks and struggling to even get out of bed because I am just so overwhelmed by general, non-baby focused anxiety. I feel like I’m losing my mind!

I am around 6 weeks pregnant and feeling little feverish now. Temperature was around 100.

Has anyone experienced this, what did you do?

Thinking about getting an Uppababy Vista. Is it worth it? It’s so expensive. Also thinking about getting a secondhand one. I saw so many secondhand ones from 2015. Is it too old? Thanks!