Started getting ready for egg retrieval in the next 2 weeks, prep appt and ordering meds Monday. Been prepping with this doctor for 3 months. Just found out today that their lab is out of network and I have to pay out of pocket for the $14k lab fees. I’m devastated but I can’t start over again. Broke down in tears as I realized these IVF cycles will keep us from getting a house. My husband is handling it all like a champ, but I just feel so bad for being broken.

Hey there! Can anyone recommend/ know of some nice dermatologists in Bay area who accept Kaiser insurance? Thanks in advance :)

Firms: oh woe is us we cannot keep associates and everyone is miserable
Associates: have you thought about accepting less work or giving clients realistic timelines?
Firm: it is an impossible challenge
Associates: we just want less work
Firms: a mystery. Have you seen our mental health webinar?

Partner pinged me on Teams at 9PM and was pissed because I did not respond (I was on my Peloton). WTF. Are we paramedics now?

I can’t tell if my apathy toward work and failure to meet deadlines is due to burnout or my diagnosed ADHD or both. None of my colleagues know that I have ADHD or take medicine for it and am afraid that telling them about it will hurt my chances at making partner. Any advice or similar experiences to share?

Anybody planning on FIRE in the next 5 years? I’m nowhere close but curious if you changed your lifestyle to prepare for it?

It's health insurance season in the United States of "Every Person for Themselves."

Is there a silver lining to a primarily coinsurance based plan, rather than mostly copays? This is a first for me.

I have been WFH ever since Covid hit. Which I love! ( I do miss the social part of it tho). But I feel ever since then, I became SUPER lazy. (Not with my work) I live in NYC. When I needed to go to the office, I would wake up at 5am, go to the gym, take the train, go to work, come home, cook, spend time with my daughter and help with HW and spend time with my husband. Do it all over the next day. Now my energy is SUPER low. Stopped working out too. Anyone here could share their WFH Routine?

I'm a retail employee, and I've noticed that a lot of my colleagues are really stressed out. They're often working long hours, and they don't feel like they can take time off when they need it. I'm worried about my own mental health. Is this what all retail is like?

Any advice on handling severe depression and anxiety when going through close to 24/7 work? Our deployment is going to span close to 2 months and I have a lot of overnights and long hours coming up.

I’m getting my Pfizer booster tomorrow. Yes!!! Anyone getting a booster?

Have you cared for any cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children? How many cases in your state?

Welcome to the menopause bowl! This is a supportive place to discuss all facets of menopause as well as HRT. Whether you are in the pre / post or in-between stages, this is the right place for you!

Good Morning All!
I’ve been having some mental issues lately and have no idea if it’s due to my HRT.
If I take .75 of estradiol I still have hot flashes. If I take 1.0 I feel either numb or depressed constantly.
I feel like I’m bearing this battle alone as my Physician’s seem like experimenting with dosing is my only option.
I’ve also consistently done intermittent fasting for two weeks, exercise 5x per week, and am eating better all to lose a whopping .5 lbs. SMH

How do you get enough protein per day? Trying to put on some muscle and aiming for about 200g of protein each day and I am struggling to even get near that!!

What do you eat for breakfast? I'm trying to follow more of a vegetarian/vegan diet, but don't want to eat tofu, so I feel like my only options are overnight oats, chia pudding and avocado toast. HELP ME!

Does anyone in consulting see a therapist? If so, how do you navigate scheduling? I feel like schedule/work expectations/culture vary so much based on project/client/team that I don’t really know the best way to see a therapist even though it is something I would really like to do.

As someone with ADHD, the impulsive side of me speaks up in meetings without fully processing the information. Then when corrected, I beat myself up for the rest of the day.

What has ended up happening over time is that I have started to come off as an introvert (because of the fear of being wrong) and also with low confidence. This is not a good trait in client facing roles where we are constantly making recommendations and clients look up to us.

Anyone else deal with this?

Hello. Would like to know what all is tested in pre employment health checkup.

I had an amniocentesis performed at 16 weeks and found out today (19.5 weeks) that the chromosome analysis and microarray to test for microdeletions came back normal. Had they not come back normal, I would have aborted. I am distraught that others will not have this choice now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.

Condo insurance recommendation?

Hello :)
Registered Nurse with 2 years experience from St. Petersburg, fl.. looking to move to west palm beach/stuart, Florida area due to husband getting a better job offer in that area. Anyone out there have any suggestions on where I have the best chances of acquiring a job.. No BSN yet but plan to jump on it as soon as the kids and I get settled in with the husband. Thank you in advance!! *working Medsurg/COPD/Tele/Obs floor now, (I know the title is outrageous lol)

Case Managers - what do you like and not like about your role as a Case/Care Manager?

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Here, I am holding on to some money for my parents in a savings account in India. They don’t exactly have the best relationship with money so I am doing this so that they don’t burn through everything in a month. Do I have to worry about taxes for this money? It’s their retirement savings.

What are good places to visit in east coast in Christmas break? Live in NJ, can drive 4-6hrs. Not fan of snow activities.

Have a few weeks off before starting a new job and just moved to Denver, any recs for must do/see activities in the area? Partner will be working during the day so I’m looking for solo day trips or couples excursions in the evenings.

Got my first job working retail! I'm so excited. I'm only 18 and I know it's not that much but I'm happy that I get to earn my very own money.

Anyone here have a Chloe Daria bag? Been eyeing the mini chain crossbody since it came out earlier this fall but I haven’t been able to find in store to see in person

What do you think fishes about opening up of offices... i guess they are opening up for people manager frst...
Are we going to be flexible or blended in future??

Got offer supervisor associate,rank 64 for CT practice. can soneone help me understand the salary bracket and yoe for this designation?

Hi people!
I need help in understanding what should be the average salary(fixed and CTC) for a supply chain manager in FMCG industry in reputed brands.

Qualification:
Engg+MBA from tier 1 College+ 1.5 yr work ex post MBA.

any ways to tell if your manager/ senior associate has a crush on you versus just being a friendly coworker?

Have been studying my butt off for FAR. take this beast on Monday. I've been doing 30 question progress tests using all of the chapters and I'm scoring in the 60-70 range. How am I looking ?

Does anyone else get anxiety or want to SCREAM or bash their computer’s brains out when a new email or ping comes through? How do I get over this anxiousness and anger?

Does anyone know what the travel restrictions are after applying for H1B on April 1st?

Has anyone used an Airbnb experience photographer while on a vacation. I know the experience will vary greatly, but generally speaking, how does it work? Is it like when you go to some of these studios and they hold your pictures hostage till you fork over a bunch of $$? The ones I’ve viewed said they give you X amount of digital pics within 2 days. Are you expected to tip the photographer and if so, how much?

How has your company adapted its social strategy given the news of the war in Ukraine? Have you paused ads or non urgent email comms for the next bit?

Do you live above me?

If so, who taught you how to walk?

Is there a benefit to using a Hcg trigger shot over a Lupron trigger shot? I’ve heard that Lupron is better to mitigate the risk of OHSS so not sure why hcg would ever be preferred over Lupron. Would appreciate any insights anyone can share

Anyone have embryo genetic results where everything was normal but the gender portion?

I am on my second IUI attempt - I have PCOS and this time the ultrasound found no mature follicles after five days on letrozole. My RE is “stair stepping” the letrozole - moving to 5 mg immediately - in order to force ovulation. Has anyone experienced this? Taking letrozole mid-cycle?

Did anyone have a successful FET transfer with a lining around 7mm?

Received PGT results today and am thrilled we do have normal embryos! So over the moon, I know we have a journey to go but celebrating this milestone! Sending all the positive wishes to all of you as well!

How much time in advance did you order your IVF drugs from a mail-in pharmacy (e.g. CVS caremark)? Should I wait until I get my period to order them to make sure I'm not already pregnant or buy them in advance? Waiting for the results of my IUI, but will move directly to IVF if it doesn't work.

Hi, I’m 30yrs old and by next week I will be 31yrs old. Got married 2 yrs ago and we have been trying for kids from past 7 months but no luck, we try to have sex almost all 7 days of fertile window. I get my periods regularly, I don’t have thyroid nor PCOD. My Gyn did all test, and everything looks fine, my ovaries, Fallopian tubes , harmonies. Do I need to see fertility doctor ,if so, how is the best fertility doctor near Boston area. Need inputs for next steps before it’s too late 😒

Has anyone recovered from egg retrieval where the volume of eggs was really high? I’m 2-3 days from surgery and at 28 eggs and counting. Just want to know what the recovery looks like.

Had my first miscarriage in 2019, got pregnant naturally that time. Tried for another 1.5 year after, and then went to RE. On my first round of Letrozole + trigger shot, we got pregnant. Saw twins at 5 weeks. 6 week ultrasound showed vanishing twin syndrome and we could only hear a heartbeat on number 2. 7 week ultrasound showed another strong heartbeat and we were getting hopeful. 8th week - no more heartbeat. Got a D&C and now feeling emotionally drained. Does it get any better? Feel hopeless

Peace a love! My husband has fertility issues. Doctor is now prescribing him clomid and eCG. No obstruction - but a zero sperm count and low testosterone levels .The eCG prescription runs about $800. Has anyone tried this method of hormone therapy with successful results? Any substitute suggestions for the eCG? Blessings and TIA!

I’m advanced age and respond well to ivf medications but don’t have good quality eggs . Thinking of going in with a lower dosage stims and increasing upward and maybe longer stim cycle. Has anyone tried this strategy ?

Deloitte: can we enroll in fertility benefits with the UHC BASIC plan? Do we have to enroll for fertility benefits right now as we enroll in open enroll?

Has anyone had a D&E? 21 weeks pregnant and after meeting with several specialists the verdict is that we need to terminate for medical reasons 😞. Aside from the obvious emotional devastation, I am trying to figure out what to expect physically?

Hi everyone, I'm not sure if this the right avenue to post this question. Does anyone have experience with Provera? My Gynie prescribed the tablet with 3 refills. Is there a more natural method to indice the period.
History: I was on Mirena IUD 2 x for 10 yrs. Depot for 1.5 yrs before this and then Alesse 21 + 28 and the patch. I am 35 yr old. I had a miscarriage at 20. I don't believe my Gynie advocates for me as his (yes HE). I always feel like he is in a rush. 1|2

Took my first round of Clomid 50 mg this month and learned today that my progesterone levels are low and I likely I didn’t ovulate. I feel discouraged. Been ttc for 10 months now and I learned recently that Im not ovulating. I didnt think It would be hard getting pregnant as I had regular cycles before covid. Anyone had luck ovulating and conceiving with an increased dosage of clomid? Looking for encouragement and success stories to lift my spirits

I had a missed miscarriage in January and opted for the D&C after the medication didn’t work. I found out I was pregnant again earlier this month but yesterday began the nightmare again, loss of symptoms, dull aching pain… I’m seeing my fertility specialist for what would have been an early ultrasound later this week. I’m afraid my body won’t naturally expel again and I’ll be left waiting in pain again to confirm the loss. Anyone navigate more than one missed miscarriage?