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Working Moms

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  1. works at EY

    How did you decide to medicate (or not) your ADHD diagnosed child? My son just finished second grade with As and Bs thanks to a great teacher and a lot of daily accommodations (reminders, extra moveme...

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  2. works at Deloitte

    Wondering if it’s time to put in my two weeks and embark on this SAHM journey. It’s been a long time coming and my husband is aligned. With summer around the corner I really want to be present with my...

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  3. Consultant

    When did you first travel with your LO? Baby is 3months old and hubby and I are thinking of taking a summer vacay somewhere, however he wants to drive to a nearby beach town that’s 3hrs away and I’d p...

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  4. works at Gartner

    Do you WFH and look after your baby at home? I’m about to have my first baby and I’m anxious about returning after mat leave. Do you have a nanny, or use daycare? I would love to keep baby at home but...

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  5. works at PwC
    First time poster

    Recently back at work and already dealing with baby getting sick and needing to take sick days. How do you moms deal with feeling like your letting down work obligations to care for sick infant?

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  6. Consultant

    How long did you give your nanny to get acclimated? I feel like mine started off strong doing all the things I wanted her to do (tummy time, reading, etc), but now she just tries to put the baby aslee...

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  7. Senior Manager

    33F, 9.5 months postpartum. I feel like I’ve lost my communication skills since becoming a mom. I wasn’t a great speaker before pregnancy, but now I fumble even in my native language, let alone Engli...

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  8. Staff Product Manager

    Planning to take time off working and would love to hear from those of you who have taken a career break while your children were young. What was your experience returning to work after? Did any of yo...

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  9. Senior Manager

    I am looking for success stories. My 2 1/2 year old was just diagnosed with free nut allergies after having a reaction. I am feeling extremely guilty for not making more of an effort to give her mor...

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  10. works at Deloitte

    Ladies…any recommendations for one-piece swimsuits with full bottom coverage…about to go on a long family beach trip. 😬🫤

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  11. works at Deloitte

    Has anyone applied pre-partum leave through NJ TDI? My OB said she can sign the forms for me to stop working after 36 weeks. I asked her if I need to have any medical conditions that I can’t work and ...

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  12. works at EY

    My son lovesss the garbage man, who's the sweetest guy ever. He passes out candy to kids, and even brought toys/ candy for Christmas. When we stopped seeing him on trash day for a few weeks we got wor...

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  13. works at McKinsey & Company

    I know this is such a personal decision but trying to get some perspective.... im 37 and have 2 kids, 3.5 and 1.5. i want another but i also dont want to wait too long given my age. others who are in ...

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  14. Manager

    Hello ladies - need som guidance. At what age did your girls start getting hair removal treatment ? If at all. My 13 year old wants to get hair on her legs removed she feels very conscious as she has...

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  15. Consultant

    Just had my first baby and I’m somewhere between being deeply in love with her and so grateful for the experience of motherhood, and wondering if I’ll ever feel like myself again. I have a wedding com...

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  16. Senior Consultant

    Mom in consulting/implementations. Any ideas on exit oops that are more mom friendly?

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  17. Vice President

    On maternity leave now and I like being with my children. Has anyone given up their big salary to be a stay at home mom and come back to a high salary or do you have to work your way back up? Also was...

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  18. works at Gartner

    My company is starting to require once a week return to office. I am recently pregnant. Has anyone been able to receive fully remote work from home accommodations due to being pregnant?? I’m concerned...

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  19. Associate Manager

    Why not offer the child care subsidies to US workers, too?

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  20. works at McKinsey & Company

    AITA for being annoyed that AGAIN this year, we’re spending half of Mother’s Day at my mother in law’s house? It means I’m going to spend hours not in my space, paranoid about the mess my 1 and 4yr ol...

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