Being the Default Parent — and Asking for Help
Here’s what happened the time I tried to ask my husband to be the default parent…
Washable Wednesday: Elbow Sleeve Ponté Sheath Dress
Happy Wednesday! This machine washable ponté sheath dress has been on my radar for a while — and now it’s getting great reviews over at Lands’ End. I like that it’s available in regular, petite, plus, and tall sizes, comes in solid black as well as a textured purpley tweed and a textured white/black tweed, and is…
Nursing Tuesday: Dolman Sleeve Tee
If you’re on the hunt for a long-sleeved maternity/nursing tee, this one from Bun Maternity is winning rave reviews. I like that it’s available in four colors, sizes S-XL, and only $43 — and I always feel like a dolman sleeve is flattering and slightly modern. Bun Maternity ‘Softie’ Maternity/Nursing Dolman Sleeve Tee (L-2)
Maternity Monday: LILLEbaby Carrier
Ladies who’ve been on the hunt for a child carrier recently — which are your favorites? I always liked our Boba carrier (we had the 3G), and my friends loved their Ergos — but these LILLEbaby carriers are growing in popularity. This pictured version is ergonomically friendly, has six positions, and has an airflow-friendly fabric. Plus, this one is good until 45 pounds, which, whoa, is for a mom much more motivated than I was (I quit babywearing when they reached 25-30 pounds!). The carrier is $125 at Amazon and Nordstrom. SIX-Position, 360° Ergonomic Baby & Child Carrier by LILLEbaby – The COMPLETE Airflow (Black)
Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
News Roundup
Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Wardrobe Oxygen recommends several sources for plus-size maternity clothes. At Fortune, Kelly Keller answers the question, “How do you keep your best employees?” in part by explaining that managers can connect with others by being open about their lives outside the office, e.g.,…
