Nursing Tuesday: ‘Cozy’ Convertible Fleece Pullover
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This is not designed as a nursing poncho — it’s a “yoga convertible fleece pullover” — but it has sleeves and looks like you could wear it as a regular sweater. I think it would be a great piece for nursing because it’s chic, flattering, cozy, and machine washable. It’s even got sort of a sexy thing going on with the way it hangs off the shoulders (although it looks like the strappy component will help it not fall off of them). It seems like this would be very functional as a nursing poncho, so if you’re looking for something for holiday plane travel, for example, this looks like a great option. And as someone who is no longer nursing, I kind of want it for myself, too, maybe as a cute thing to wear after yoga (should I ever actually make it to a class). The pullover is available in black and gray in sizes XS-XL for $132 at Nordstrom and Amazon (eligible for Prime). Beyond Yoga ‘Cozy’ Convertible Fleece Pullover
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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?
Ugh. I have 2 more work days in 2016, and 3 projects I *have* to wrap up before then, but now problems out of my control are popping up left and right with projects I had checked off as “complete” last week or earlier.
Ugh. Banging my head against the wall. I feel like so far this week all I’ve done is negative work, undoing and breaking things that were previously fine.
Cue the rage inducing primal scream
Vent ahead… I’ve been the primary parent for my 20-month-old son for the last 6 months or so. Overall, I am happy with that, and my job allows for it. But, as I’ve mentioned here before, this is my husband’s busy season. Lately, he has had very little time to be home or spend time with our son. I don’t blame him for that, and he’s generally an involved parent and will be again once the seasonal rush dies down.
BUT our toddler is over the moon crazy about Dad and gets so angry and frustrated with me. I handle pretty much every tantrum-inducing situation, including meals, diaper changes, getting dressed, and putting him down for naps or bed. Plus I’m more likely to be around for all the other random tantrums. I feel like I am battling Kiddo all day, but he just lights up when Dad walks into the room. How is the parent who’s home for like 10 minutes a day the favorite parent? And how is the parent who is doing all the parenting the bad guy?
Had a rough morning with my 1.5 year old. I took the morning off to take her to her playgroup that her grandparents usually take her too. It was a special play group for Christmas. Let’s just say there were many tantrums, of course all of the other 15 kids were angels, and I am amazon prime-ing “raising your spirited child” immediately.
PSA The Atlantic is running a really interesting series in which two college classmates follow up with their sorority sisters to see where their careers/lives actually ended up. Today’s installment is about whether a marriage can withstand only so much total ambition . Yesterday’s talked about how the women’s careers seem to fall into three categories: high achievers, opt-outers, and scale-backers. So far there hasn’t really been any message it’s pushing. Just a series of observations about here’s what actually happens in people’s lives. My husband and I are both sort of scale-backers right now, but we both worry a little about what happens if one of us gets a really incredible offer that comes with long hours and lots of pressure. How do we make the decision about whether the person with the offer should take it? How does the other spouse deal with being the default parent? Can we trade in the future and the default parent spouse take a more intense career move while the other one falls back? Or if you take a step back, are you always going to be behind? (link to follow)
Did you make any specific doctor’s visits or have any medical tests run before TTC? My long-time gyn, who I would normally ask about this, recently retired. I’m looking for a new doctor, but meanwhile, I’m feeling a little lost on this front, after spending so many years focused on not getting pregnant. I’m taking prenatal vitamins and getting my thyroid levels checked (I have a history of thyroid issues), but other than that, is there anything else I should consider doing?
How far out of your way do you drive to take your kids to daycare? I am struggling to find anything between my house and my office (about a 30 minute highway commute) and am wondering if I am being unreasonable. Do I just need to get over the fact that my commute is likely going to double or that I’m going to have to drive south to drop the kid, then north to get to my office? DH’s office location is up in the air right now (with no ability for him to give input) and he has a ton more flexibility in his job than I do so I’m trying to think about this primarily from my perspective (within reason – wouldn’t send him all the way to the other side of town or something).
How long is reasonable to wait for a pediatrician’s appointment? That is, how long is reasonable for the pediatrician to run late on a scheduled well visit? My kids are 3 and 1 and while we really like our pediatrician (convenient location and hours, wonderful nurse help line, and we really like the doctor), there is always at least half an hour of waiting. Is this normal?
Ok, sorry, but anything that exposes your shoulders is not “cozy”. Also, you HAVE to wear a bra when you are nursing and exposed bras are pretty tacky IMO.
Strategies for dividing up default parent responsibilities? DH is an involved and loving dad, but over time I’ve become more and more the default parent, especially for everything that requires remembering or planning. (Calling for Dr appts, scheduling and showing up for teacher conferences, returning the school pictures, buying all the Xmas presents, etc.) I’m very pregnant and had a small meltdown last night feeling like I’m both running our family and doing all the (mental/planning) prep for the baby (DH has done the actual lifting/building parts). I know the answer is “delegate” and DH is always willing to help when I ask, but I’d like us to be more of an evenly matched team, not a default/helper dynamic. Any thoughts?
I have a 2 year old. I think she is starting to be afraid of things. My husband leaves the house for work before 6 a.m., so I get us both ready in the morning alone. There have been a few instances where she’s been really scared lately– a big gust of wind blew a bunch of dried leaves across the driveway, my husband jumped out of the guest room to “surprise” her, and I yelled at her really loudly not to touch the hot stove. Each time she has completely freaked out and melted down in what looks to me like terror. When I yelled at her not to touch the stove, she dropped to the floor face down and started sobbing hysterically. She has also had what I think are nightmares every once in a while during the past couple of months where she’ll wake up in the middle of the night screaming for us.
Now when I’m in a different room of the house from her in the morning, even when I tell her where I’m going and what I’m doing, she freaks out like I’m gone forever. I have to get ready in the morning. I have to be in a different room from her sometimes. That Janet Landsbury stuff about how your child should be able to play quietly in a different rooms sounds like a complete fantasy. I just want her to not start screaming in terror(?) when I’m brushing my teeth and she is in the living room and realizes I’m not there– just like I told her “mama has to go brush her teeth now”.
Is this normal? Does she have some kind of anxiety issue? What exactly am I supposed to do? I say this as someone with lifelong anxiety who is hoping not to pass it on to her or make it worse than it is.
What are good types of places to stop with a 14 month old on a 7 hour car trip? We’ll stop at least once, maybe twice, to let her stretch her baby legs but I’m not sure the best places for that. Midwest, so it’ll be too cold to run around outside. She’s probably too little for a McDonald’s playland or that sort of thing. Ideas?