This dress! Love the satured blue color (of course I do), the jewel neck, the sleeves, the ruching… lovely. There are also a few sizes available in a taupe (in maternity and “regular”? what?!). The dress is $97-$149 at Nordstrom. Isabella Oliver Ivybridge Maternity Dress (L-2)
Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… The misleadingly-named PLUS Model Magazine (nope, apparently not for plus-size models…) has tips on finding plus-size maternity wear. Red Tricycle tells you which baby products you don’t really need. Liberating Working Moms gives tips on talking to your boss about pumping at work….
I always love a good sale, and there’s a big one on this stylish diaper bag. It’s 17″W by 5″ deep by 13.5″ high, looks functional without being juvenile or cutesy, and has a variety of different handles and ways to carry it. Nice. It was $169, but is now $60 at Pottery Barn Kids….
Pretty, pretty. A drapey cardigan (that instructs you to “hand wash,” which I instantly translate as “machine wash with Woolite on delicate,” because that’s how I roll) works for everyone, whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or beyond. I think the dark gray color is lovely, and I like that this one is longer in the back…
How many layers of backup childcare do you have? When your child is sick, who is the first responder (and, if it’s different, who is the person who stays home)? If you have to miss work, what excuse do you give your boss? We’ve talked a lot about childcare over the years, including the general…
