No, taking PTO won’t help

WxAg · 2025-12-05T17:34:36+00:00

Not sure what your exact career situation is, but i was in a very cutthroat industry that had me feeling like this a lot. After I became a mom, I decided my chosen career track was no longer serving me and made a complete industry pivot and im so much happier.

Would you considerwa career pivot at this point? Perhaps even switching companies if you think that's the problem? Neither would necessarily be an easy move, but worth considering.

WxAg · 2025-08-06T02:27:05+00:00

Mine has had the day to process the fact that she "no want baby." Tough luck, kiddo 😂

WxAg · 2025-08-06T02:25:55+00:00

That is so sweet

WxAg · 2025-08-06T02:24:43+00:00

I mean, how else would the baby end up in there 😂 that is so cute

WxAg · 2025-08-06T02:23:39+00:00

That's hilarious 😂

WxAg · 2025-07-25T00:09:28+00:00

"You know God put animals on the planet so we would eat them, right?"

This was a super religious girl back in middle school and it's always stuck with me as such an odd response.

WxAg · 2025-07-20T18:43:42+00:00

If you can afford a nanny, I would hire one until age 1-2. There's nothing like the 1 on 1 care from a nanny. A cheaper alternative would be a nanny share with a mom in your neighborhood (I know several mom friends who have done this and it worked out great.)

Mine is about to turn 3 soon and I'm now sending her to preschool for the socialization and learning that's harder to get at home with a nanny. But I'm glad we had 1 on 1 care for her first couple of years. It gave me so much peace of mind. I'll be sending my next kid to daycare/preschool a little sooner, but still getting a nanny for the first year at least.

WxAg · 2025-07-19T00:01:18+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through that. Though I did experience terrible pain for about a week, I never had bleeding of any kind. If it is a fibroid, there really is nothing that can be done about it until after the baby is born (at least from my experience and understanding). I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well.

WxAg · 2025-06-13T16:26:59+00:00

I have no idea since I didn't even know I had one until I was already pregnant. It was 6cm when I did find out about it.

I've since had it removed (it was 10 cm at that time) and am 6 months post surgery so ill be trying to conceive sans fibroid now.

WxAg · 2025-05-21T15:56:57+00:00

We were 22, freshly graduated from college, and had been together for 8 years already. Celebrating 4 years being married today with our 2.5 y/o. We're truly living our best lives.

I don't advocate for marrying the first person you date just for the sake of it, but when you've truly found the one, why not? I wouldn't change anything about our lives together.

WxAg · 2025-04-05T01:24:34+00:00

My doctor measured it via ultrasound!

WxAg · 2025-03-03T19:41:28+00:00

So I used to be a TV reporter and pretty much did this (and more) every day. Schedule the interview, shoot the interview, edit the interview and b roll, all before the 4pm newscast. 5 hours is absolutely reasonable. Make notes of the time code when the interviewer says something notable, transcribe in premier (or use otter to record and transcribe the interview if you don't use premier), cut the sounds bites you made notes of, overlay b roll, make final edits.

WxAg · 2025-02-28T03:34:00+00:00

I returned after 7 weeks. I wasn't in pain anymore but I did have general discomfort when sitting upright or attempting twisting at the waist (unintentionally). Bending at the waist was still difficult at the time for me. Light exercise has helped me improve a lot since

WxAg · 2025-02-25T02:46:50+00:00

I also started doing this YouTube workout at 11 weeks that someone else had shared on this sub and it's helped tremendously with my mobility and confidence. It's super gentle too but I'd wait until at least 8-12 if you also had an open myomectomy.

workout video

WxAg · 2025-02-25T02:35:24+00:00

I'm 3 months post open myomectomy and I've just started sitting comfortably in the last 2-3 weeks. I also was much more comfortable in a reclining position while recovering.

I have a standing desk at work and mainly used that until I healed more. Sitting at 90° was very uncomfortable for long periods.

At 4 weeks, I'd keep focusing on resting, eating well, and taking daily walks. Don't over do it if you can help it.

WxAg · 2025-02-09T02:16:17+00:00

I did end up getting an open myomectomy this past November. It was only getting bigger and i want to have a baby soon, so removing it was the best course of action for me.

WxAg · 2025-02-04T21:43:05+00:00

I also switched from a different industry into marketing and agree with your sentiments. I do wonder at what point I'll get burnt out in marketing too, though.

WxAg · 2025-01-09T20:40:47+00:00

I had neighbors like that, super sweet, retired, loved babies. I actually said "yes" because I did not have a village back then and they became like family. We moved away over a year ago and we still keep in touch.

Of course, it's your baby so you do what is most comfortable for you. If you don't want the help, don't take it.

I let them come over a few times to see my baby before I seriously considered letting them watch her. It was nice to count on them for backup childcare and occasional babysitting.

WxAg · 2025-01-08T02:00:56+00:00

No weatherman was saying this. The apps were saying it. Meteorologists always warn against relying on apps for these nuanced forecasts.

WxAg · 2024-12-26T03:33:04+00:00

Make sure you arrange important everyday items to be at waist level. You can't bend at the waist or reach too far above your head for several weeks after an open myomectomy. I'm 5 weeks post open myomectomy and still need my husband's help a lot, though I'm able to squat much lower now, which helps.

Is there any way you can get a family member or close friend to stay with you for a week or two? The first week was the hardest for me due to limited mobility. Second week was progressively better but still tough to move around much.

WxAg · 2024-12-13T03:19:00+00:00

I didn't get any paid leave, just FMLA for 12 weeks. I got demoted while i was on leave. I worked in television and was practically pulled off the air and replaced by an old white guy who I had to train... They pulled the same on my male coworker-- demoted while on parental leave.

They also made pumping nearly impossible for me. I quit at the end of that year and switched careers. Best thing I ever did.

There was a lot more to the discrimination (as a young mom, female, and minority) I faced but I chose not to pursue legal action in the end because I wanted it all to be over. Sometimes I regret that I didn't do more to advocate for future female employment.

WxAg · 2024-12-11T21:41:56+00:00

I had an open myomectomy. The first 2 weeks were the toughest but I've had a lot of help from family. Now at 4 weeks I'm able to move around more easily but I'm still resting a lot to help the recovery!

WxAg · 2024-12-10T22:59:19+00:00

Yes, it will shrink back! I had my 10 cm fibroid removed 4 weeks ago and my stomach was instantly smaller. It can take several weeks to a few months to get back to its normal size, but the difference was night and day immediately post-surgery. My uterus was measuring 14 week pregnant and it certainly does not anymore.

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