• Informed Consent Questions for Prenatal Emergencies

    When I was pregnant with my first, we took a Lamaze class — and I got a great list of “informed consent” questions. The idea is that, particularly with labor and delivery, a lot of things happen quickly, and frequently you’re only half giving informed consent because you’re so exhausted, in pain, and more. I didn’t end…

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    Washable Wednesday: Portrait-Collar Top

    I have apparently missed the blogger memo that went around: I’m not usually a stripes girl. While there are occasionally fun stripey blazers I like, I’m just not someone who considers a Breton shirt a “must have.” But: This boatnecked version from Talbots does look nice — a bit more Jackie O / Audrey than I normally…

  • Feeding Tuesday: Placemat + Plate

    As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t bend over backwards to plate overly cute meals for my kids, but I like to think that ANY meal would look cute on this placemat/plate. It’s 100% food grade silicone, BPA, PVC, lead and phthalate free — and says it’s ok for the dishwasher. It looks particularly cute for…

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    Maternity Monday: Seamed Blouse

    Ooh: Loft has a number of cute maternity blouses if you’re on the hunt. The seaming on this one looks particularly great, and I like the high neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. The blouse (online only) is $64.50, and it’s available in sizes XXS-XXL. Loft Maternity Seamed Blouse (L-2) Psst: we’re talking about planning your career…