Trying not to be reactive here until my doctor calls, but… obviously can’t help it. My blood test today (28w) came back with results that are worrying me. My RBC and HCT are low (below the standard range) which would indicate slight anemia, but ferritin came back totally normal. This alone wouldn’t cause me too much concern, except that I have counts for NRBC, which seems like a bigger problem. Has anyone else gone through this?

Didn't know where to post this - a few weeks back I stocked up with three bottles of pedialyte for the next time our kid gets sick. Our kid woke up sick this morning and I've looked everywhere for those bottles. Any idea where they could be?

This is what the workload does to us, we start to lose our mind and memory gets wiped.

I hate wearing masks. they are so annoying and I refuse to wear one.

Anyone got some ideas for stuff to do between end of current job and start of new one? Feel like covid has sucked my adventure away 🤦‍♀️ and want to do some stuff before things get hectic.

folks who lift, how do you avoid calluses?

Do pregnancy weigh ins stress anyone else out? I do prenatal yoga / walk most days and eat mostly healthy, but definitely allow myself to indulge here and there - yet my weight goes up a little more than the recommended range, and I find myself consumed by anxiety that I’m going to ‘get in trouble’ at OB appts

How do people stay focused and engaged at work when dealing with TTC struggles? It’s weighing on me emotionally and the work doesn’t stop. I find myself getting super annoyed and resentful towards work stress bc I’m dealing with health stuff also.

Looking for a good eye doctor in the Boston area. I have bad but stable eyes (astigmatism, +4.75), and I’m considering getting lasik. Any recommendations are much appreciated!

Has anyone been able to extend their cycle or reschedule monitoring appointments? I have a sudden death in the family that I cannot afford missing the funeral for, but it will occur halfway through my stims

Anyone have experience renting a hospital grade breast pump? Did you feel it was worth it? Which one did you get? Pregnant with twins and hearing advice to go for it, given you need twice as much

BF TIP) Looking to shop whether its fitness products or health supplements? Make sure to check out Rakuten for eligible cashback in retailers upto 15% during BF.

I work out every day, typically between 30-70 minutes (sometimes even 2-a-days) mixing in cardio/weight training/hybrid and have been doing so for the past 3 years consistently. Additionally, I eat minimal/no gluten (sensitivity) and absolutely no dairy (allergy) yet can’t seem to lose weight. Granted, with my clothes on, I feel like I look fine, but feel as if something is missing. Any advice or am I being too hard on myself ?

Has anybody got Covid again in a month?

I’ve tried a countless number of times to start eating healthier in hopes of losing weight but I always end up not being motivated enough to continue so I gain the weight back/ even more. Any advice for anyone who was was this way and has been able to stay consistent? What was the turning point for you??

So had my IUI last Friday, I go for bloodwork this coming Friday. But I’m so tempted to test, I just don’t want to be disappointed… any tips?? I waited this long what’s another few days 😬😩

Who are people using for auto and homeowners insurance? Currently paying Erie $878 per year for 2016 BMW 428i in Arlington, no claims or tickets last few years. Just did an online quote with Progressive, and for identical coverages it was $200 less, BUT their homeowners was about $500 more so total cost worse. Geico comes in higher too.

31 M 5 foot 8 200 lbs. muscular build. I want to get to 180 and know strength will take a hit. Has anyone experienced weight loss while maintaining muscle mass? Lifting 4-6 times a week for 45 mins. Cardio 1-2 times and that’s like a 15-20 min walk at most. Diet 75% vegan. How can I drop this weight? I’m fine to eat like a dog and have the same meals every day I just need someone to tell me what to eat and when.

Got a second razer deathadder mouse for work set at the same sensitivity as my razer at home. Hopefully it will improve dexterity while i use it 8+ hours a day

How are retail pharmacies regulating vaccine distribution? It doesn’t look like they are requiring any proof/documentation when booking online besides a checkbox

What gym do you go to? I’ve been thinking of signing up for GoodLife but I’m allured by the nice gyms with the “social wellness” aspects like Cambridge, Altea, Equinox etc. They are quite expensive though so I’m not sure if it’s worth the cost

Anyone else having trouble finding shoes for the wedding?!?

Just found out my wife’s uncle had a heart attack and they had to take him to 4 hospitals to get treatment.... the 1st 2 wouldn’t admit him cause they said how do we know if has covid or not... the 3rd one said we can’t admit him cause he didn’t come in our ambulance ... WTF is happening in India ... another reason why India is still and will continue to be a 3rd world country!!!

Has anyone ever worked in Korea? What did you do? Are you fluent in Korean?

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Anyone have advice on reasonable salary range for a contracts manager or senior contracts manager at the big tech companies, Amazon, Google, Meta, etc. in a high cost of living city? Thanks in advance

McKinsey & Company what band does a principal architect role fall in?

Quick question: does anyone have a video of one of the first 44 presidents running off stage because they didn’t like the question after calling on a reporter?

Does TechM employees get discounts on TechM cars?

I was approached on LinkedIn for an early career recruiting role in DFW, TX. I don't have direct experience, but I have the university experience/connections from working in career services. This is the first time I've considered work outside of higher education. I said my salary expectations are minimum $90k and that didn't seem to be an issue. Am I asking too little, too much? How can I know I'm getting the best salary and not just settling at the low end of the range?

Hi everyone!
I live in Italy and i work in a big italian IT company. My actual role is Delivery Product Manager: i analyze software products designed for one customer and i create new solutions to work for multiple customers. (= more reusable code). i'm also responsible for developers and to respect deadlines. I started as a developer 5 y ago in the same company.
My actual gross salary is 33k/year, how much higher would it be if i would work in USA, Canada, or nort. Europe for same role?

EY forensics: Do any of you feel like the excuse for low PBBs in previous years was because the firm didn’t do well as a whole (even though our area did great) and then the one correction year we...

At this moment, I am almost depressed. I am in a relationship with this guy for 2 years now. In the past 2 years, we have fought more than we have lived days with peace. We both have high ego problems because of which it’s really hard to resolve a conflict. Things have recently escalated to calling names/swearing and even physically abuse from both sides. We both want to end the relationship, have tried so many times, but we cannot.

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How to get into Apple? Never ever heard back from any application ever made. Not even ding. All applications go to a black hole?

Has avanade laid off employees this year?

Are there any onsite opportunities available with CTS for payments Business Analyst profile (SWIFT,ISO). Pls need referral

Anyone here able to weigh in on SEC regs? Is the GME story one of coordinated market manipulation or is it the effect of a free market reclaimed by the masses? Is stopping trades on GME and AMC legal or is *that* manipulating the market? Does any of this even matter a week from now?

How is Travelers insurance account in LTI for python developer? How is work life balance?

Is anyone here an analytics engineer? If so what do you do, and what are the main differences between your job and a data engineer?

Parents to be: Has anyone not changed their last name and come up with a compromise for naming your kids’ last names? It’s strange to me that the dad’s last name is still the default whether or not the mom took his name. (Apparently I’m in the minority, only 20% of women retain their name) What’s your plan and what’s been your experience? Also very interested in how LGBTQ+ community handles this.

Please give me remedies for acid reflux. Tums just isn’t cutting it anymore. Did anyone else have really bad acid reflux and do something/eat something/take something besides tums that worked ? Looking for a miracle here. Third trimester and I’m just miserable all around so any relief even just on the acid reflux part would be life changing at this point!!!

Here 28 weeks pregnant and tired of hearing you would need to do this for better lactation, you would have sleepless nights. Can a new mother not figure out on her own with the right scientific knowledge ? Is it important to go by what your parents , in-laws or known ones tell you ?

Apparently responding to “What’s your worst pregnancy symptom?” with “People telling me their traumatic birth stories” is an unacceptable answer.

In my first trimester, can I get a microneedling with PRP?

Any advice on TTC after ectopic pregnancy? Seems like it won’t happen for me. It’s been 7 months

Newly pregnant here! Anyone get pregnant right after starting a new job? Nervous about telling my team and needing to take leave within my first year at the new company.

Has anyone been able to get pregnant/have a healthy pregnancy with mild uterine prolapse?

Wow I am so tired. I’m 12, almost 13 weeks and the fatigue has just hit me like a ton of bricks these past few weeks. It’s making it hard to focus or put in effort with work. Normally, this behavior would bother me… but I kind of don’t care? Anyone else relate?

When in your pregnancy did you start gaining weight?

Around what week we’re other people able to feel your baby kicking or moving???

My Obgyn is offering weekly classes that range from “childbirth” to “infant cpr” and mom/dad “meet and greets”. Outside of the cpr one which seems important, did anyone attend classes and find them useful? Or did not attend classes and wish they had? The recommended curriculum is about 20-30 hours in total over 2-3 months which is a time commitment. Thank you!

Recommendations for good reads during pregnancy please?

31 weeks & finally getting around to selecting a breast pump. Hoping to both breastfeed and pump for bottle feeds. Heard great things things about spectra and medela? Any reviews from mummas who have used them?

anyone did genetic testing at 11 weeks ?

Hi folks, need your help! Just found out that we’re pregnant (we were not actively trying so kinda surprised 🙈). What brand prenatal vitamins would you recommend? I’m seeing mixed suggestions on Folic vs. Folate - which one is important?

Please guide me and let me know if there is anything else I need to do at this moment. I’ve contacted my OB as well. I’m so worried. Thanks!

If you stopped driving while pregnant, when and why?

Anyone else find it weird for their male boss to WhatsApp you asking about how you are (prior to your due date and prior to giving birth)? He has my private WhatsApp because he insisted and I stupidly in hindsight obliged. Just wish I knew how to politely get out of this. I figured I'd email HR like they told me once I gave birth and at some point email him as a courtesy :/ i live in Germany so am already on mat leave hence why he doesn't know yet if I've given birth.

~6 weeks pregnant (IVF and PGT tested embaby) and spotting again.
First time was last week. I freaked out. Went to doc, they said everything is fine.
A few days later it started again. Very light, brown.
Anyone else experience this? Reason to worry?

Hi! 26.5 weeks and already feel done. Gonna be a long 3 months from here.