relationship in bad place.. can it get better?When my husband and I first met we were so in love. We’ve been together 5 year, just had a baby.. and although we had our share of disagreements before the baby.. it seems like all of a sudden, 6 months after baby has been nothing but criticism “you...See More »
Confronted mom about being too busy for granddaughter and it ya it didn’t go wellI told my parents they are behind the 8 ball on spending time with their 7 months old granddaughter. I let them know that my husbands parents (and his sister) have started to offer a lot of help and it disappoints me that they haven’t offered once...See More »
Parents self centered, wealthy, don’t want to visit or help with babyJust had a new baby. We have a pretty good life. We are middle class but very financially stable. Husband is attorney I’m upper management in a Fortune 500.. Parents are close to being billionaire wealthy.. (crazily, they don’t help us with a single...See More »
Anybody just want to give up on career? Burned outHey yall.. So ive been working for the majority of my life. Since 16.. waited tables, worked various jobs until a graduated college.. From that point on.. Got my first corporate gig and have been doing that since. I work for a fortune 500 now in...See More »
Just had baby, Husband fired from job todaySo we just had a baby 5 and a half months ago. Husband has been at his job for over 10 years and is supposedly a top performer (by the numbers).They fired him not for missing necessarily but for not giving enough notice. They wanted 2 weeks notice...See More »
Constantly sick.. from new babyY’all. I have been so sick since having a newborn.. I have had FOUR serious respiratory infections since starting my newborn in Day Care 3 months ago. I’m to the point now, that I’ve had them back to back and basically my lungs feel like they are...See More »
Baby keeps getting sick, I keep missing workJust had a baby 5 months ago.. I took a 9 week maternity leave.. I’ve taken off a few sick days. I think this is my fourth total.. but the truth is, my daughter has been really sick each time, and a couple times, I’ve been sick WITH her.. my work pla...See More »
Juggling newborn with workI just gave birth 4 months to the day. I’ve been back from maternity leave for about 2 months. I’ve only missed 2 days. I didn’t even take half my maternity leave because I was promised I could use those intermittently throughout the year. Well here...See More »
Love husband, but not attracted to him anymoreSo, husband and I have been together for 6 years.. we just had a baby 4 months ago.. moved into a great house. I work a ton, he works Aton. We are both successful, good looking people. He’s smart, good looking, musically inclined, funny etc.. but I a...See More »
Anybody else’s in laws just invite themselves over without warning?My in laws keep inviting themselves over. They’ll just call/text and be like “we are coming over tomorrow” not.. so what are y’all doing tomorrow? We should get together. A lot of times they tell JUST me so I feel so pressured to be the sweet daughte...See More »
Chores while staying with mom after newborn?Husband and i just had a baby a week ago. Thought staying with my mom was a good idea but now she’s like.. asking us to do a bunch of chores.. carry these Christmas gifts upstairs, go get more fire wood, wrap these presents, put lights on the 10...See More »
Please share your newborn storiesHello, Just had a baby 5 days ago. It has been so hard on us. She is up at night all night and sleeps during the days. Feedings every 2-3 hours. Sometimes inconsolable. It’s rally starting to take a toll on me as it feels like i haven’t slept in 3...See More »
Can employer verify I’m in (or not in) the hospital?Hello, I am scheduled to have a csection in 5 days. I worked up until I feel like what was the end (2 days ago). (Blood pressure was high, Doctor put me on bedrest) My work had a hard time accepting that I might take off a week before due date (it’s...See More »
Work judgmental about pregnancySo I’m 37 weeks and have literally only missed ONE day my entire pregnancy. I’m kickin butt getting all my work done plus some.. I’m starting to notice tho I’m being judged for things like weekly drs appointments and taking a half day for a baby...See More »
Husband and friend ditched me after babyshower. Not coming homeSo pregnant. 4 weeks from due date. Had a baby shower today. My husband starts telling me he needs guy time after the shower. He leaves with his friend. Also, my best friend who flew in town for shower leaves to go hang out with her other friends....See More »
Husband is becoming a mooch but I love him with all my heartSo married the man of my dreams.. he's amazing in so many ways. Extremely smart, hard working, sweet as can be, does most of the household chores, funny as hell.. he's an attorney and he does make a good living.. but he's paying things like student...See More »
Anyone have a positive experience coming back from maternity leave?So I'm 30 weeks pregnant and HUGE... first pregnancy. I was a total rockstar with the company I've been with for over a year... up until recently when it just seemed like all of a sudden it dawned on them I'm going on leave in 2 months (they knew but...See More »
Pregnant. Husband said his life is going to suck for the next 18 yearsSo husband and I were talking this morning. We are expecting our first child, a girl. I'm in my 3rd trimester and miserable, working full time to support us. Husband says well I've been reading about the 3rd trimester. I said oh that's so great, what...See More »
Havent announced pregnancy.. SIL did on FBSo we still haven't told some family memebers, friends or coworkers about pregnancy. Husband and I went to a baseball game. I posted a picture on Facebook. SIL comments "SHOW US THE BELLY!!!"... people start commenting OMG I didn't know you were...See More »
Hated for being top sales personI work at a Fortune 500. Only female in the sales development department. I am also the top performer. My colleagues dislike me a lot. Super disrespectful, disagree with me at every chance they get - try to make me look bad etc.. it sucks because I'm...See More »
Husband so sad.. abandoned by best friend. How do I comfort him?Best man in our wedding, godfather to our child, my husbands ONLY friend has decided to go on an adventure to Australia (hasn't yet told my husband through conversation but husband saw a picture of a map and a hint that he was leaving on Facebook)....See More »
Boss said "well don't you have quite the wardrobe"I'm 7 months pregnant. Clothes that fit me are pretty limited. Have started buying dresses that I would consider very work appropriate. Flower pattern, solids, nothing too off scale. I admit I have almost a new dress everyday and I've had people say...See More »
Hired, then given paycut?I accepted an offer for a really great job. Have been here 8 months. They asked me to start taking on some new responsibilities that led to a possible promotion... Well after doing the new job for 4 months the just told me a few weeks ago the new...See More »
Any husbands shut down emotionally after finding out wife's pregnant?Husband has become so distant since finding out about pregnancy. I've put on a little weight and I've been tired and throwing up a lot. Not exactly a lot of fun but.. finding it disturbing husband won't talk to me, look at me, flinches away when I...See More »
Liklihood of internal promotion background checkHey guys, I work for a really large company. Im worried because im 2 classes shy of a degree. The position I am in doesn't require one. In my initial application I put that I put my attendance dates. I have 5 years of college under belt, just didn't...See More »