My baby will be 6 months at Christmas. The family is already asking what he needs. Any suggestions for necessities and/or gifts 6 months - 1 year age range?

Just got a faint line from a pregnancy test and wondering, at what point do people typically tell their boss / team?? This would be our first child.

Anyone else dealing with parents that have mental health problems? My mother suffers from episodes of psychosis which last about a month and then she calms down for a while but it's been an annual thing for the last 3 years. I'm just struggling to focus at work in the middle of busy season. All stories, perspectives, and advice are welcome.

What's maternity leave coverage like at your agency? We get 12 weeks paid but you've gotta dip significantly into your PTO to make it work.

My wife really (REALLY) wants a third child, but if I'm being honest, I don't. Juggling a career and two small kids is challenging enough. I don't know how to tell her without breaking her heart or jeopardizing our marriage. Any advice?

Fellas! Would appreciate your thoughts. I’m on hormonal pills -Yaz💊 but have not been having periods last two cycles (not pregnant; age 38). Not even feeling like close to getting period. Is this normal? Any stories? Would be booking a gynae appointment but still wanted some thoughts here..

I’m about to take my 3 month old baby overseas - any tips on how to help babies cope with long haul flight/S?

Anyone drop from two salaries to one so the other could focus on raising the kids full time? Any regrets?

My mother in law - who is European but living in Asia - has her 2-year ESTA expiring soon. She can travel to the US but is there a way for her to extend/renew her ESTA once she is here?

I'd love to hear from Moms who's kids had a developmental delay, specifically speech. I called our states early intervention program today but I'm waiting to hear back. My daughter is 19 months today and maybe says 2 words, she babbles like crazy still but it's all nonsense. The doctor doesn't seem to have concerns in other developmental areas, she does all the gestures, points, waves etc. Walks just fine and eats like a champ. What else can I do? Did anyone have a good outcome with the programs

My mother keeps telling me the reason I haven’t had a boyfriend in years is because I have sex with them before a relationship. Do you think this is true? I didn’t want to believe it but it’s year 4 of singleness ☹️☹️

Moms, anyone here have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Just got out of an appt with an endocrinologist which left me feeling like I've damaged my kid before she even came out of the womb. My gyn was treating my hypothyroidism during my pregnancy and my levels were within tolerance, just not optimal. The endo basically said it would impact their development and said my level was lower than she would have allowed. Anyone have the same circumstances and kid turns out fine?

Going to London for couple days in July, thinking of adding in Ireland.. recommendations? Staying , must see.. We will have a 6 month old baby with us as well

What’s the latest with Mother these days. Are they doing any good work?

I’m pregnant, scared, and afraid to tell my partner. Neither of us want a baby right now but I’m scared terminating the pregnancy would ruin our relationship (i’ve heard stories of some men having resentment about it). At the same time we’re not ready to have a baby and that won’t help either. i just feel like this might be the beginning of the end of our relationship so part of me just wants to handle the is on my own. idk what to do.

Ever since my wife delivered our baby and we got the clear to resume sexual activities, her sex drive is over the roof. I cant keep up anymore but i also dont want to tell her because i complained in the past (way before she conceived) that i wanted us to have sex more often. Now that she wants it almost everyday, i cant keep up. I was so happy tonight because i thought i was going to have the night off then she just went for it. Is it normal to have such a high sex drive after delivery?

Any mamas struggle with low blood pressure while pregnant? My BP has been around 60/90 (much lower than my typical) and I’m having really bad dizzy spells... cont

I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. I have set the work boundary of no travel and no work dinners. I like being home for the bedtime routine and that’s also what’s best for my family at this stage. Is this a reasonable boundary? Need a gut check because my coworker just sent me a 😡 in a text where he was trying to arrange a work dinner and I declined and said I would be happy to join if it’s breakfast or lunch instead.

WTF! Accepted into BOOTH! Wasnt expecting this. Have a child on the way and am worried that taking two years away from the job and while incurring 200k+ debt may not be worth it. Please help! 😫

Hey consulting moms! What is the maternity policy like at Deloitte? Thank you!

I find it soooo annoying when people ask why I don’t want kids! It’s personal and none of their business. No one asks why people want them when they are trying to get pregnant. What’s your usual response?

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Incredibly frustrated that client wants unreasonable deadlines while we navigate their current processes and they want to be hands off as possible. Any thoughts with how to work with people like this?

WTF! Accepted into BOOTH! Wasnt expecting this. Have a child on the way and am worried that taking two years away from the job and while incurring 200k+ debt may not be worth it. Please help! 😫

Traveling folks..outside of hotel gym options...for workouts do you prefer classpass or signing up for all locations of a chain gym like equinox?

What’s the specialist senior / engagement leader track like at Oliver Wyman in terms of comp and path/timing to partner? Looking at a role within a specific practice

Crazy places you've been in while leading/participating in a conference call. I'll kick off: sliding hand-written notes with jump drives to Kinkos cashier while leading an unrelated call

Are RFPs and RFIs for the VA public knowledge that can be shared?

How many of you think your firm puts billability and clients before you and your family’s safety during covid-19 pandemonium? Is it fair to travel? Be in airports? Put yourself and family at risk?

What do you think about a PE exit? More of the same? Really looking for an improvement in WLB, more predictability in the schedule.. and a more relaxed though still interesting and challenging job!

Does anyone know doordash salaries for S&O manager roles?

Your best late night snack recommendations pls. Feel like I'm out of options these days....

Anyone here play the ukulele, I’m looking to sign up for classes but they are pretty expensive. 80$/hour session. Any cheaper alternatives out there?

Hi, I am 3.5 years experienced and looking for a technology to learn from scratch. I am not interested in AI and Data science, I have good knowledge of Front End Development. What should I opt for, which gives me good job opportunity and job satisfaction too..

Buying vs leasing a car in the range of 40-50K? Have been leasing for the past 8 years but now contemplating to buy.

I joined during the pandemic, so I haven't experienced the traveling lifestyle consultants are known for. As soon as the world opens up again, I want to travel the world through work/projects. How do I set myself up to be able to do that?

Who's at midway, right meow ?

Not traveling this week! 🤘🤘🤘

Is there a singles bowl still?