Maternity Monday: Anytime Overalls
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I love the look of maternity overalls, and Storq has a great pair.
Their Maternity Anytime Overalls feature a roomy fit, tapered leg, and adjustable straps so that they work for moms-to-be who are tall, petite, or anywhere in between. The fabric is a soft, lightweight cotton jersey that stretches with your growing bump or to nurse or pump afterwards. They’re also C-section friendly!
These overalls come in four colors perfect for fall (black, shell, cinnamon, and sage). As the weather cools down, I’d layer it as pictured with a tee and roomy waterfall cardigan for a comfortable weekend look.
The overalls are $105 and come in sizes 1 (XS) through 7 (3X).
Sales of note for 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus free shipping on $150+
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
I may be too late in the day, but any advice on what to expect in a typical Covid case? 4 of my DS’s 2d grade classmates tested positive over the weekend – DS has been feeling like crap, we don’t have results yet, but assume it’s Covid. So far, high fever, severe headache, pronounced fatigue … what might we be looking at for the next few days (or does is vary so much that there is no ‘typical?’)
In a 78% Vaxxed county and universal school masking …
My inlaws are already freaking out about holiday gifts for DD who literally needs nothing. Inlaws that have to buy big material things, can’t be intangible (memberships, lessons, etc.) or practical (clothes, books, shoes, coats, etc.). Anyone have suggestions on something we don’t have already?
DD wants for nothing and is the only grandchild on both sides. We have a play kitchen with more food than you can imagine, a bike, a swingset, all the sport balls, easel, arts and crafts supplies galore, a desk, a tablet, multiple play tents (from three different people last year), multiple dolls, a marble run, magnatiles, old fashioned blocks, remote control cars, timber tots, barbies, legos, brio trains, plenty of books and board games. Literally our house looks like a preschool play center (because it was for a good 11 months during peak covid). I just upgraded the bath toys this summer.
What vehicle do you have with three kids and two large dogs? If we travel, the dogs almost always go with us. I feel like getting an SUV/van with a bench seat in the middle row so all three kids are close to me and the dogs are in the back with luggage is the way to go, but with captain’s chairs being practically the only thing available on dealer lots, I’m worried I’m missing a benefit. (Or does everyone just have 2 kids, so captain’s chairs are all they need and the third row is just for occasional pals?)
Guys my 13mo will not sleep past 4a.m. I know that sounds like a night waking, but it’s not. He’s up for the day. He either rolls after complaining loudly for 1.5 hours if we leave him (which we really can’t do because he wakes the 4yo) or if I nurse him, it’s basically the same – not like I can put him back down to sleep.
We have tried limiting his morning nap and encouraging a big afternoon nap (caregiver’s preference), not limiting naps at all (what I do on weekends), putting him to bed early (honestly 6:15 is the earliest possible given work), putting him to bed later (7ish) and it doesn’t matter. I am about to lose my freaking mind.
I know it’s a regression – he’s starting to cruise, shifting to more cow’s milk vs b-milk, etc – but I’m dying.
Right now we often take turns where one person gets up with the baby and eventually the 4yo while the other person gets to “sleep in” til 6:15 (HA.HA.). I’m wondering if it’s better for me to just suck it up, get up with him, and keep him in the office with me so I can at least work for an hour or so? Right now no one is sleeping well from 4-6. Since I do expect it is a phase that will pass, maybe I lean into it and just go to bed at 8:30?
So I’m a FTM and applying for a new job at a smaller firm where I know the hours are better. One of the main reasons I’m looking is I need a better work life balance (I’m currently a biglaw income partner who works late nights and almost every weekend all weekend). I think one of the big questions will be why would I leave a big law law firm and take a huge salary cut (I’m willing to take a salary cut for a better work life balance). I do think the smaller firm will provide me with better opportunities for growth and will say that but should I mention the work life balance? And if so, is there a good way to say it that doesn’t make it sound like I’m lazy?
Trying for a third time (I’ve been using this name since C-moms started, no idea what’s tr i gger ing m o d….apologies if this posts multiple times).
Does anyone use any products or “scents” from Sc3nt sy?
I know, I know…I don’t like mlms either but I’d like to support a woman I know by making a purchase. I’m thinking I’ll buy some laundry detergent or multipurpose cleaner because it is consumable. Any favorites? Looking for something that’s not too overwhelming, as we use “free and clear” detergent typically.
Whyyyyy are people still sending their kids to playdates when they’re sick? At our last two (outdoor) playdates another kid had runny nose, and after the most recent one kiddo and I both got sick. I assume it’s just a cold given how quickly we got sick and what our symptoms are, but even a cold is a huge disruption to our lives now since kids can’t go to daycare with runny noses or coughs.
Thinking ahead to the holidays, does anyone have big-ticket (over $100) gift suggestions for a 1.5 year old? My child’s grandparents are already asking but I haven’t thought of anything beyond a play kitchen and water/sand table. I’d love to tell them just college fund contributions, but they want to get something tangible too. Space isn’t a major concern.
Just need someplace to anonymously say that I really hope I’m pregnant. 6 days out from getting my period, so I can’t test yet.
So the ped GI visit went really well! Thanks all who provided insight on their experiences.
The doctor recommend switching DS #2 to G*rber Good Start Pro Gentle. I picked up a can, and he’s sucking it down like it’s nectar from the gods. I can’t for my life find a coupon (and I signed up for g*erber, etc.) Any suggestions? I felt like S*milac ALWAYS has a coupon or 5 to use.
Anyone have recommendations for toddler and preschooler sized headphones?
Trying to decide whether a bigger car makes sense for our family, and would love some perspective from people with older kids who have navigated carpool logistics/politics. Plus this board seems to have good advice about car selection generally!
Kids are 4.5 and 1.5, now in preschool walking distance from our house, but we’ll likely need to drive at least one of them once older one is in K next year. For now car is used for weekend excursions, pediatrician visits, Costco runs, and my engineer husband sometimes drives to local construction sites for work. We have a 2010 Subaru Outback that we bought used and already high mileage. It’s served us well but has electrical system issues, and with kindergarten and increased kid activities on the horizon I’m thinking it may be time to replace. I really want carpooling to be an option, and I imagine we’d be a more appealing family to carpool with if we have capacity for 4 kids, so we can pair with another family with 2 kids. For those who have done carpooling, what else do you take into account – does a nicer/newer car affect the decision? Even separate from carpool, being able to seat 6 in one car would be awesome because we like to host friends/family who visit by plane/train.
In terms of a specific car, we are not opposed to a minivan, but strongly prefer that our next car be a hybrid and it seems like there are more options for SUVs, plus my husband driving on construction sites makes an SUV more attractive. I’m looking at the Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan and the hybrid Toyota Highlander. Are there any other hybrid vans or 3 row SUVs we should we considering? We are not luxury car people (have only ever bought used subarus!) but are open to options.
On know there’s sometimes threads on this, but I just found another one!
The Whole Foods near me has su vide chicken and bagged stir fry veggies. The brands are Kevin’s Keto and Taylor Farms. They both have a coconut curry that mix together great. Literally ten minutes of cooking, served with rice from the rice cooker. It’s a little spicy for our 5yo, but we just let her eat leftovers.
Looking to get some new work from home pieces. I think what I want are some tunic tops and also some cotton cardigans that are sort of drapey and easy to throw on before a Zoom session. And some warm winter leggings. Any suggestions?
Good news to share: after 6 mos of unemployment, I landed a ‘dream’ job! Senior management, 40% salary increase over my previous role, flex hours, and hybrid schedule. Such a reward after a long and tough period. DH still out of work so this is a big sigh of relief. This hive subbed in as virtual coworkers of the best variety!