We had a baby 3 weeks ago.. my husband is fully invested, and taking care of me and baby post the c-section. We both talk mostly of health, chores, and recovery etc..

He would talk at length to his sister about kid, observations, video, labor, umbilical cord, habit, philosophy and what not and I admit that I feel a bit weird (may be envious). Too much involvement.

I want to be not bothered about it; And be cool, which I usually am. What can I do?

Is 80k cash + 20k company share a good deal for a junior dev role in the bay area?🙏

When discussing a first technical interview with a recruiter how much time do you ask them to give you for preparing for the interview?

Hi - I'm looking for a referral for a family member in the LA/Orange County. Relative is a permanent resident (has been for 10+ years) and looking to apply for citizenship. Relative had a juvenile record which was expunged ( I think it matters for citizenship). They had this record before they applied for their permanent residency. Now looking to an attorney with immigration & crim experience. Thank you!

Well TSIA already up 100%. I’ll pass on this one

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Why did you decide to leave your first firm job? If you had a chance to jump ship but stayed, why did you stay?

Pro tip I wish I received: when lateraling back up your phone before leaving so you don’t lose it’s contents when your previous firm remote-factory resets the device.

Does anyone have insight on the salary/benefits for Division Counsel at Stryker?

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If you don't log in to work hungover Monday morning, you haven't fully utilized your weekend. Change my mind.

What are the career growth options for RPA Developers?

Absolutely love my direct supervising partner, hate the firm management, pay is mediocre and I could get a 5 digit bump elsewhere, what do I do? (Mid-size insurance defense firm in southeast region)

Is having a pet in the city too much of a hassle? Thinking of getting a pure bred Husky

Is it common in Optum to ghost candidate again and again??

What firms are hiring data science consultants in life sciences?

Anyone at PwC or BDO looking to pick up some referral bonus cash?? Have 1.5 YOE in audit, NYC, looking for FDD roles. DM me!

Looking for push gift suggestions.

Almost 12 weeks. Still feeling sick in the evenings. Anyone? Please tell me this will end soon…

Anyone ever get acid reflux every time you lay down to nap or go to sleep? Middle of 6 months and feel like acid reflux just hit me. :( any suggestions besides taking tums?

brand new to this! any recs for apps to help track progression & show what calendar week is aligned with what gestational week, etc?

Is Unisom safe to take in first trimester? My doctor assured me it was and recommended because of nighttime nausea but I’m seeing a mix online that it can cause the baby development issues.

Anyone else struggling with hormones / mood swings? I am almost 16 weeks and been having a real tough time lately, feeling really down and stressed about things. Sadly, causing tension between me and my partner as well as he cannot relate and seems preoccupied with business as usual. Trying to get out the funk and just telling myself it’s all the hormones.

We are expecting our first (also the first grandkid for both sides of the family) and our parents have done so much for us- is there a way to make them feel loved? A special grandparents gift?

Did you do the NIPT? I just had my first prenatal appt and they scheduled me for the NIPT at 10 weeks. I’m a little nervous and anxious. Did anyone get it and got a false positive? Do you not recommend it? I wish I could ask family but we’re not telling anyone until the 12 weeks mark.

First trimester insomnia?
I’m only about 5 weeks, but my sleep schedule has gone off the rail the last three nights. I’m sleepy/drowsy, settled in bed around the same time every night, and yet I cannot fall or stay asleep. I have a white noise machine, comfy bed, cool room.. etc. When I do fall asleep, it’s earlier in the morning and I sleep until 1/1:30pm. This was fine the first few nights since it was the weekend, but it can’t keep up. Anyone else experience this and have any recommendations?

At 29 weeks. What are the things to start doing now? Feeling a bit anxious about the closing D date. How can I be better prepared. Have already signed up for birthing classes in Sept and am doing prenatal exercises.

We are planning to try conceiving in a month. Have been taking prenatal since 20 days. I got ovulation test kit recently. Planning to reduce workout intensity (am lifting usually) during the weeks between trying and testing for pregnancy. I have started reducing caffeine already. Is there anything else I should be cautious of at this point?

Can folks share their experiences of working during 2nd and 3rd trimesters? How hard was it? What accommodations or adjustments did you make? I’m only in my 1st trimester now but will be starting a new job in October (4 months before my due date) and am nervous about not being able to be at my best

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

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

Hi everyone, have a noob question here. When did you share the pregnancy news with your employer? Not sure when it’s optimal to do that. :)

Misled on Maternity Leave Policy. I found out I only get 4 weeks pay for maternity leave (STD +“sick days”). I will take 12 weeks but wont get paid for 8 weeks. I work for a US, west coast based company in the tech/VC industry. Their website claims to offer “paid parental leave and other progressive benefits for parents”. I didn’t find out until after I was hired their pay was only 8 weeks but since I have been at the company less than 12 months, I don’t qualify for their policy. Is this unfair?

Did you/would you get booster during pregnancy?

Wife is twelve weeks pregnant. Just found out we’re having our third boy.

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!