Maternity Monday: BODY Cooling Maternity Camisole
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I loved having a few of this type of long tank to wear under tops, especially in the third trimester. I found that I could extend some of my non-maternity tops longer if I wore a long tank underneath just in case. This top has “built-in belly support” and will wick moisture away, which they claim will lower your temperature by one degree. I like the adjustable straps, too. The tank is $38 at Bloomingdale’s and is available in four colors. BODY™ Cooling Maternity Camisole
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Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
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?
We’re in PA and a daycare closure is imminent. I am WFH, Husband’s small manufacturing company still pondering what they might do. My mom is in MD (60+), off work with the school closures and has offered to come stay with us and provide childcare for our 5mo. No one has been sick the past two weeks outside of stomach bug. WWYD – have her come up so we aren’t juggling work + childcare? Do we pay her a small stipend? (what we would pay our backup babysitters). Such a weird, unprecedented time.
How are all of you who live in multi-unit buildings managing social distancing? I live in a high-rise with a toddler and a dog in NOVA with shared hallways, elevators, a parking garage, and stairwells.
At this point nobody in my household is symptomatic and I’m assuming, given the uptick in cases in DMV, we’ll be exposed at some point. So far we’ve been washing hands and faces as soon as we get back into our unit. Aside from that, is there anything else I can do?
For those whose daycares have closed, are you still paying? Is there a point where you would no longer be willing to pay?
Ours is open (not in a community transmission area yet), but I imagine that will change at some point. I think my view is I’m fine with paying as long as they are continuing to pay the teachers, but I realized that’s a privileged view to be able to take.
Ok, I could use some advice on this. I’m on maternity leave, returning to work April 1. My baby will be in an in-home situation three days a week with two other babies and one caregiver. Her first transitional visit is supposed to be Thursday. I am split – I think that is a relatively low level of absolute risk but I also want to do my part . . . (I will pay the caregiver regardless.)
Anyone due in the next month or so and can share their hospital’s visitor restrictions and how they are preparing? I’m due in a month and the hospital is already limiting visitors to partners (one person only), not allowing doulas or other support people/family at any time, and no children. I think the next step is for them to prohibit partners attending labor or visiting at all, and I know they are actively considering doing this. I’m basically expecting it at this point.
This is obviously less than ideal, and I’m trying to get educated on various options and just know what to expect so I can prepare accordingly. Anyone else in the same boat?
On trying to see a bright side in all this mess, I think my son is very close to being able to pull up and stand by himself, and since my husband and I are working from home we will likely be able to watch it ourselves! He’s developing so quickly that it is a blessing to be able to spend this time with him, even as it’s so stressful to try to keep working and keep everything together during these times.
A lighthearted moment to share…I put my son’s shoes on this morning and he ran into the hallway and then started crying. ‘These are not run fast shoes, I can’t run fast enough! I need run fast shoes!’ Apparently Cat & Jack doesn’t make fast enough shoes? I luckily had a pair of shoes in the next size up that he judged as sufficient but do I need to invest in Nikes? Track lessons?
Schools closed here for three weeks, and I assume longer. Would you hire a daycare teacher to come watch your kids? What if she occasionally wants to bring her 7 YO grand daughter with her? I feel like a lot advice is to totally isolate, but then some seem to be saying just keep to small groups? Teacher is asking to work. Mostly because I think she needs the money.
At 8:30PM last night my company said we could WFH, IF AND ONLY IF we got permission from our supervisor (he immediately texted us all and said to please WFH if possible). I’ve been at it for 1.5 hours this morning and I already want to pull my hair out. My toddler is home and so is DH. They’re both being very patient but that will wear quickly. The VPN doesn’t work b/c there’s too much traffic, and my users are all remote already so they don’t understand why I’m not responding to every petty request ASAP. This is very frustrating. I’m thankful 1) we have plenty of food despite the food hoarding and 2) my family is all together and not sick.
Had another monitoring appt this morning at MGH. Over the weekend they cancelled all upcoming cycles and diagnostic work. They’re only moving forward with people who are actively cycling. They were stern in their warning that my coming in to the hospital for monitoring puts me at risk and it was up to me what to do. I’m still moving forward but it’s tearing me up whether that’s the right thing to do or the most selfish decision I’ve ever made.
Any suggestions for maternity active wear? Preferably on the cheaper end of the spectrum (like Old Navy/Target). I went for a several mile walk this weekend, and the belly is big enough that it needs more support than my pre-maternity workout clothes offer. I checked both Target and Old Navy’s site and their selection is very meh.
I’m due this summer and in the SEUS, so I’m likely to need more shorts and tanks than full length leggings. I think some sort of compression tank or full panel shorts might provide enough support.
Our schools are closed and my spring break for next week is cancelled. I’m taking Friday off each week and using another day of PTO to work 4 6-hour days. My schedule is 6 am – 10 am and then 2 pm – 4 pm, with instructions that you can call me at other times but I’m not going to be sitting at my computer. I may have the neighbor mother’s helper take my kids outside for an hour or two. Should be interesting! I’m distracted but hoping I can push the ball forward on a couple projects. And I’m intrigued by what remote learning looks like for 1st graders. How’s everyone else doing today?