What are some of the best non-medicated birthing techniques you’ve used? What materials did you use to learn them? Is it possible to learn just via reading or classes absolutely necessary?

I’m seeing my parents on New Year’s Day. Is it a bad idea to go out to a packed nyc bar before I go see them? They are both vaccinated.

How does one communicate needing a mental break (like an f-off to everyone day or 2) and not another ruined weekend when work has been super busy and life has been blowing up at the same time? My attention to, and quality of, work has decreased because of it. Frustration, exhaustion & sensitivity at all time high.

Anyone that has experience with the Crypsis Group willing to share an opinion on them?

Bringing my parents to US. Dad is 60+, mom 55+
1. Which Indian health insurance should I opt for?
2. Any fine print I need to look for?

This has been so quiet for sometime. Wonder where all the insurance fishes are swimming? Let's pump in some life into this...

Curious about how gyms are handling this — has any gym reached out to suspend subscription fees for the next month/any messaging on what will happen to our payments?

I am so exhausted trying to beat the unrealistic deadline, but find it hard to fall asleep and then another shitty day. Do you guys have trouble falling asleep? Any alternatives to sleeping pills ?

How do you reconcile depression oversleeping with consulting hours? I feel exhausted all the time!

Is it possible to have abdominal muscle pain from doing push-ups? (When push ups have never been your thing)?

Has anyone on here done the Insanity Max 30 workouts? I’m a petite F and want to reduce my body fat percentage by 5-7%. Watching calories / food intake and hoping this workout can do the trick!

I just noticed I can see my spine when I bend over. I’m well within normal weight (115-120ish; F; 30; 5’3”) Is this normal?

Anyone thinking of moving out of Boston because of corona? Been here several years and it’s losing its appeal. Without travel there isn’t the same benefit of being in the NE. Looking at warmer spots...

Has anyone’s eyebags become atrocious since covid started? Any proven ways on how to reduce them aside from sleeping enough/blue light glasses?

Given that KSA announced today that they believe it’ll take between 4 months to 1 year to deal with the virus, does this hamper all KSA projects for that timeframe?

Can anyone recommend a good book/materials to prep for the CIPP/CIPM? 🙏🏽

Does anyone know of good BJJ gyms in buckhead/sandy springs/lindbergh area?

About to start adderall and im terrified it will make me disassociate / zone out more. Im trying it for the first time on the weekend to be home in case I trip out mentally but has anyone experienced this?

I've been following the Supreme Court mess all weekend, and it makes me not want to live in the US anymore. I was raised in a very conservative household and, as a mom, the idea of avoidable abortions makes me incredibly sad. But at the same time, how can people not recognize that eliminating legal abortions is just going to increase maternal mortality rates???

Will Infosys entertain counter offer if they are hiring for. Bench and not for specific project?

Hi all, I really really want to move to an in house role. Just over the firm life completely. I’ve been at one or another of the big 4 l&e shops since 2018. Just wondering if anyone has any pointers or even if it’s possible at my current level? Thank you!

I miss being alone. Being in a relationship is exhausting. I don’t even miss being single and don’t want to date other people but I just miss being alone. I’m tired of constantly communication and not having my space. A serious relationship takes too much mental time and energy. This is my first serious relationship. It’s been over a year and I just find myself missing being alone all the time

Idk what’s happening to the market rn but I had a headhunter reach out for a PE investment role. I somehow passed the prelim interview and have my first actual round with the firm soon lol

Do one-year MBA programs at Northwestern, Cornell or Duke give full-ride?
I went to Top15 UG. Got full ride from Ross and Haas. $$$ from Booth and CBS.
I am planning on staying in strategy consulting, so I prefer $$$ with one year MBA.
Should I wait to get my M promo and reapply to one year MBA if they offer $$$$ like 2 year programs?

Hello!
Do we have a provision to work from another country for a brief period? Does it impose any challenges business wise? I need to visit my bf and thinking to spend at least 2 months. Has anyone done it before?

Is the December salary going to be paid earlier in the month?

Hi I have got E2.2 band
What is the difference between E2 , E2.1 , E2.2 etc

Any thoughts on XPENG IPO this week?

How do you guys do so rejection hypersensitivity doesn’t ruin your daily work? I’m going through a break up right now and I can’t focus at all.

Last time I had a bad breakup I lost my job due to the impact in performance, I’m really worried

Are dudes expected to carry the conversation on dating apps? Or is it just me?

Looking for a referral for Litigation Manager role

I feel like I work at 50% capacity and yet I’m getting pats on the back for my work. Maybe agency life prepared me well for the brand side?

Hi IBMers,
Do we need to mandatorily submit the rental agreement, rental proofs and landlord's PAN to claim HRA for any amount?
Please help me with your suggestions. Thanks in advance 😊

Hi is amyone aware of solar project in barclays account?

What novels do you use in your ELA classrooms? I am curious to see what everyone else is using !

In a science middle school classroom, aside from materials manager, secretary, botanist & cleanup... can you think of any other jobs for students?

Typically around what month did everyone get their 3D ultrasound?

35+4 and almost certain I have the flu - cough, aches, low grade fever, headache, very sore throat from coughing. I’m seeing the doctor today, but how have you all coped if you’ve been here? This is miserable - Delsym only works so well, I had wanted to avoid Tylenol but need it for fever, and I have too many big meetings to not dial in today. 🤒🥱

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 ?

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

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!

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 😭😭

I am 18 weeks and see watery thing coming out after peeing. It has weird smell. Google tells me that it can be amniotic fluid too... now I am freaked out... anyone gone through this ?

Medela or Spectra breast pump? Can’t decide between the two.

Has anyone been diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma/hemorrhage in their first trimester ? How did it go for you- did it go away, stay without impact, or lead to a miscarriage ? It’s basically a form of internal bleeding- I’m super high risk already (44 yo, IVF)- but it increases the likelihood of miscarriage even more. Thanks!

I just started with week 6 and no symptoms related to pregnancy until now. No nausea or fatigue, etc. I know it’s normal for some ppl, still worried a bit. My first prenatal visit is scheduled end of this week coz the doctor is not available earlier. Is it late?

To those of you resistant to family cars - I’m a sports car driving, fast car loving, low to the ground kind of mom-to-be. (e.g. no back seat, no back doors). Obvi I need to get a new car but what isn’t too large, makes sense for a 3 person family (no more kids coming), while not sacrificing my need for speed and desire for a smaller/low to the ground/well handling ride? So far considering an S4 /S5, 3 or 4 series. Back doors seems to be a requirement for getting in and out of a car seat huh!🙄

Any opinions on Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sorento? We’re expecting our first so we don’t really need three rows yet, but we’re planning on keeping this car for 5+ years and we might want a car to grow into. I guess I’m wondering whether it’s worth it to pay more for the extra space at this stage or if we should upgrade later.

I am 5 weeks pregnant for the first time and I have stabbing, agonizing pain. After 3 trips to the ER per my future OB (won’t see me til 8 weeks) and the development looking healthy, I asked them to check me instead of just the pregnancy. Turns out I have kidney stones and need to be on bed rest. The problem is I am 2 months in to my in-person industry job and interviewing at some boutique firms. What am I supposed to do?!

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

Doulas and midwives are not covered by my insurance plan. Is that usually the case? Can anyone share how much on average they spent on doula and/or midwife care?

Just had my 20 week anatomy scan and all was normal for both baby boy and baby girl <3. I feel like I can finally start to celebrate! :) #IVF

Just starting third trimester and my nausea has come back (vomiting multiple times in recent days) - has that happened to anyone else around this time? Normal for 3rd tri?

34 weeks. Starts being sleepy at 3pm. Thank god I work from home.

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??

So does the bloating ever end? 🤣

Also, a more serious question. Was anyone here eating at a caloric deficit before they got pregnant? If so, at what point did you stop? My first appt isn’t for another a few weeks and I’m curious. I know weight gain isn’t crucial until 2nd trimester, but I’m curious about weight loss now. I know some people tend to be sick for a lot of their 1st trimstester and end up losing weight anyway. 🤔