Postpartum Tuesday: Cafe Crossover Bag
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Whoa. I’m done with the diaper stage of things, but this bag looks so cool that I still want it. After all, who doesn’t need a bag you can wear four ways (small shoulder, backpack, crossbody, or with stroller clips) and has a built-in wipes dispenser? It also has a front insulated pocket and is made from vegan faux leather. It’s $170 at Vilah Bloom. Cafe Crossover
Psst: Looking for more postpartum stuff, such as info about nursing clothes for working moms, or tips for pumping at the office? We’ve got them both…
Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
Our 3 year old has showered almost exclusively since infancy. It’s totally doable. We do baths really occasionally for fun only.
Has anyone here gotten treatment for varicose veins?
Two questions for the group:
(1) anyone Used NYU’s Vein Center in NYC?
(2) is summer a bad time to perform this procedure? Will have to wear compression socks for 3 months per my insurance before I can schedule any procedure. But that means it will be summer. Trying to decide if its worth having unsightly legs this summer and doing the procedure in the fall.
We remodeled (before kids) and decided to just go with a shower. Baths would be easier, but our 4 year old has adjusted to showers and loves them now! We got stick on letters that he can use on the walls and we have a great detachable shower head that made showers less intimidating at first. We started with showers together, and now he happily takes one alone (with us standing outside of course). It is totally doable. We also used a stokke flexibath tub at first and he can still fit if that might work for your child. It is a non-issue and kids are very adaptable! good luck
My gosh, I’m trying to figure out taxes for my nanny and it’s a nightmare. We stupidly have just been paying her in cash and are trying to now right things up for taxes and I’m feeling very lost. Luckily, this is only her third month, so we’ve only got December to worry about for 2017. Is this something any of you guys do figure out on your own? Or should I be talking with an accountant?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Any of you live with a single bathroom with no tub and a small child? I’m considering a place with no tub and kid would be 3 when I moved in. She currently doesn’t mind being rinsed off in the shower but enjoys taking baths. I would not be able to renovate and add a tub for 1-3 years. I could put in a plastic tub for her baths though? Or she could learn to shower? Thoughts? The apartment is ideal other than this issue.
I have a four year old who is happier when I’m a SAHM. He got a taste of this for a few months (think: break between jobs), and I agree that it was lovely. But I am also happy in my career, and think taking a longer leave from the working world will derail my career prospects. If something was identifiably wrong that required that I quit & stay home, I’d make that sacrifice in a heartbeat. But nothing is identifiably wrong; it’s just what he (and probably his siblings, though they are less vocal) would prefer.
I feel awful that I’m choosing to have the career I always imagined rather than giving in to what he wants. In an ideal world, I could do my job 15 hours a week to keep my hand in it, and be mostly home enjoying this time with him (and yes, sometimes not enjoying it, but being there all the same)… But I can’t imagine what company would let me do that. Definitely not my current employer.
I know I could go elsewhere on the internet and be guilted into quitting. Anyone on this site wanna offer me some support? Or commiserate? Am i making a terrible mistake to stick with the job?
That feeling when you notice your kid is the only one in the infant room who gets formula instead of pumped milk, and you know you are doing your best and that kid is fine, but still . . .
People who have done fertility treatments: anyone wind up with multiple multiples?
Your post yesterday evening was really tough. Internet hugs to you!
If you’re looking for a quick overview of what is considered “normal” s3xual development of children you may want to read “Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About S3x.” It’s written by psychologists and goes through what should be considered normal exploration vs peer (or sibling) abuse. The fact that your younger son told you in a sort of mom-he’s-annoying-me way is a good thing (he does not feel ashamed or threatened), but the fact that you describe your older son as “bullying” is a bad sign.
I agree with everyone who suggested therapy last night, but in case you needed more reassurance quicker, I’d download a copy of this book today.
for baby 2 i got a new diaper bag that i spotted someone else carrying and tracked down on amazon: Moskka diaper bag backpack. it’s been great.
in MOD for actual link, shame on me. but fitpregnancy dot com/fitpregnancypromo
Does anyone know if Fit Pregnancy magazine still exists as an actual magazine? I can’t find any place on the website to subscribe but it does refer to “issues.” I liked having the workouts to refer to during my first pregnancy, and I was hoping to get a physical magazine again, but maybe I’m a dinosaur for liking analog magazines?
My forewater partially broke at 41+1 but no real labour. I was booked in for an induction at 41+4 and walked in for the induction with contractions 8 minutes apart. When they did the check, the rest of my waters broke dramatically on a shared ward (where there were visitors, that was fun). Transferred to birthing room after 20 hours of labour and started on pitocin. After 6 hours, I asked for an epidural but it didn’t work. They were replacing it when I demanded to go to the loo and it turned out I was crowning. Baby was delivered in 10 minutes with two continuous pushes.
Striking out with a basic internet search. We were lucky enough to be given a hand me down crib and may need to convert to a toddler bed before we’re ready to buy a whole new bedroom set. (Kid is a climber) The conversion kit for the crib we were given is over $200. Does anyone know of a universal toddler conversion kit? Does such a thing exist? Other interim ideas? Thanks!
My 2 yr old has been saying she doesn’t like this or that person in front of them. Usually it’s just someone she doesn’t know or doesn’t know well, like the cleaning person or some friend of ours she doesn’t see often. I explain to her that it’s not nice, etc.,but wondering what I can say in the moment to make it less uncomfortable for me and the other person.