working moms

Basically the title. I put longer post a couple days ago but it didn't get much traction. I was offered the job and now I'm really going back and forth about it. I'm curious define people who made similar choices and if they were happy with what they chose. Thanks...

I have a playful but shy 3 year old boy. He goes to daycare (preschool class) full time and my husband and I work full time. He generally has a good time at daycare (per teacher) but I don't really see him make friends. I want to set up a playdate with my son's classmate to help him make...

ETA thanks all for your thoughtful input! 🫶 I am having my second soon and shopping around for the LO’s daycare. There is a great center at the same building my office is. Should I enroll my infant there, or look for somewhere close to home? The center at work has rates $3-400 cheaper than...

Is anyone else just a totally different size and weight and shape after having their kid/kids? I’m 2 years on and about 20 pounds above my pre pregnancy weight (I’m short so that’s a lot). I work out the same amount as I did pre pregnancy (4-5 days a week). I prob eat a slightly worse diet...

First and only LO is 7 months. I’m an attorney. I had maternity leave for 3 months and then wfh for 3 months. I just finished my first full month full time in the office….and how are y’all doing it??? My work schedule used to be 9a-6pm or later, depending on my work load. Now, no matter how...

I’ll start by saying this- I’m not fat. Not even close. So why did him referring to my “squishy belly” as “fat” make me so sad? Not entirely sure where this post is going… but gosh, this kid (5) has come up with some really hurtful statements these past few months. These are things we...

Update: this week has gone to complete shit topped out with a staff trying to lie about his leave and backtracking (fraud investigation). The programs are beyond saving, and more people are quitting that hold my position in other counties. I received an offer for a job where I will be working...

Just a rant. My husband and I both work in sales. We make good money and are good at our jobs. I just HATE working. I do it solely to help provide for my family because without a double income we wouldn’t be able to get by. I have absolutely 0 motivation and want nothing more than just to be a...

My mom was an RN working 12 hour shifts at the hospital often picking up OT and my dad worked a 9-5 with a long commute that involved taking a train to another state. Our house was always “eat off the floors” spotless, meals were always home made, and the laundry was never pilled high. My dad...

Sorry if this is not appropriate to ask here but i figured other working moms would understand this situation better than anyone. My kid has had some sort of bug this week. This is the fifth time this year I have had to keep her home for 2+ days. It’s been pink eye or respiratory viruses and...

This is just so bizarre to me, and I’m not sure if I should push and ask about this again. I’m 36+4 weeks pregnant with my second child and my planned c-section date is fast approaching, which will be when I’m 38+3. During the week of the end of May/beginning of June, I was trying to get...

I have so many questions running through my mind right now. How will this look in terms of requesting time off? I won’t qualify for FMLA since I’ll be at this new job for under a year. What if I have morning sickness? How will I request sick days or handle days in the office? When will it be...

Hello, I'm an expecting California dad asking on behalf of my wife, who is due in 4 weeks. My wife is planning to go on maternity leave imminently. We understand that she will be eligible for job security via Parental Disability Leave (PDL), which would be as little as 6 weeks, and could be...

I’m realizing how privileged I am to have a husband to split parenting responsibilities with on a regular basis. He needs to travel abroad for a little over 3 weeks (spanning across 4 weekends). It’s an important trip and I support him on it. But now I’m trying to figure out how to avoid getting...

Hi all! About a year ago I started a new job that I really love. It's for a non-profit with great benefits and a great staff. However, I've just found out I'm pregnant with number 2, and while looking through the employee handbook I was shocked to see the crappy maternity leave option. It says...

Maybe I’m old school, maybe I’m just grouchy, or maybe the last 3 weeks of school have just broken my spirit. That being said… I only consider something worthy of a “graduation” ceremony if the student is earning a degree. I’m just generally annoyed by my kids’ schools insisting on all these...

Firstly thank you to everyone who responded, I was overwhelmed with responses and I read them all! So many of them I wanted to do! For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about. I booked myself a secret day off yesterday. Here is the origional post: Anyways. My day took and...

The pandemic has led to conversations about the future of work--and for some reason, it has drawn a line in the sand between those who think all-remote is the way to go vs. those who insist in-office culture is crucial to operations. But this debate is excluding (once again) the plight of...

My job requires travel. I am away overnight 4-6 days per month plus a week per quarter. Previously I worked 1-2 overnights every week. Our daughter is 5 years old. I returned home from a week long conference after 12 hours of travel and five hours of flight delay. Within the first two hours of...

I’m a nurse and plan to go part time back to bedside after working a regular 9-5 schedule (for the most part) for over 4 years. For a short time, I did 3 12 hour shifts during the week which was a dream except for the on call, so I know I like the long days but less days more. But I’m worried...