Washable Wednesday: Embellished Pleated Jersey Sheath Dress

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Ellen Tracy Embellished Pleated Jersey Sheath Dress | CorporetteMomsOooh: I remember swooning over a very similar dress from Ellen Tracy a few years ago. I ordered it myself and, alas, my post-baby body didn’t love it quite as much (tiny waist, I will see you again some day!). This dress looks like it solves that problem with a nice belt detail on top of the sunburst pattern, and I like the other modifications like the notch in the neckline, the longer sleeves, and (huzzah!!!!) the simple “machine wash” instruction. I also like that it comes in four colors, sizes 2-16, regular and petite sizes. It’s $128 at Nordstrom. Ellen Tracy Embellished Pleated Jersey Sheath Dress (L-2)

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Newly pregnant with #2 — yay! Anyone in DC have a doula they recommend? Bonus points if the doula has vbac experience.

My firm will be moving to glass front offices. We’ll have a really nice nursing mom’s room (and possibly several) that will be very well-appointed and set up for doing work (laptop stations, phones, etc.). Right now, I pump in my office, with a door that locks. I expect to be done with that phase of my life by the time of the move, but trying to think of those behind me who will want to work in biglaw and pump.

So my question to the hive is – if you had the choice, would you pump in your own office or in a nice nursing mom’s room (one that had everything you could possibly want)? I have a very strong preference toward doing it in my own office, but I’m curious to hear if I’m in the minority.

Also, I realize how lucky I am to have the choice between these two great options – I know many of you have faced far worse situations, and to all of you I give you so much credit. There is no way I could have kept pumping for so long without a supportive employer.

At what age did you start to leave your kid(s) alone at home, and for how long? My oldest turns 7 next month, and I’m wondering when I can start leaving him at home for 30 min, 1 hr, 2 hr etc., with and without his brother (who is 4.5). He is pretty responsible for his age and knows how to use the phone to call me and 911.

I’m hoping for some reassurance…

I was taking BCP & had very regular 28 day cycles from age 18 until the month I turned 30 when DH and I decided to start TTC. I got pregnant the next month. I did the Depo shot when I was breastfeeding (for 15 mos) and then back to various kinds of BCP. Stopped taking them a year ago and my periods were all over the place – 42 days apart, 26 days, 32 days, etc. Had lots of unprotected s*x and didn’t conceive. Went to my dr, who ruled out any physical issues thru exams and ultrasounds and suggested going back on BCP for a few months to try to force my periods to become regular again. She essentially said that now that I’m getting older, my ovaries may be starting to “sputter” a bit, causing my irregularity. So I’ve been back on BCP for a few months and my last 2 periods have been irregular again (23 day cycle in Sept and 35 day cycle this month). DH and I were planning to start TTC #2 this month or next month with the hopes of having a fall baby next year, but I’m worried that it’s going to be very difficult to conceive given my irregularity. I have ovulation strips and the fertility friend app… But I guess I’m just looking for advice (on what’s causing my irregularity?), tips on TTC with irregular periods, and some reassurance that it can/will happen (and hopefully quickly!) Thanks for reading my novel. :)

This is a totally Type A mom question, but here goes – my daughter is really, super independent and likes to do everything herself. So I’ve been letting her lead the way on almost everything and assuming that when she is ready for a task, she will take it on herself. But I have friends whose little ones of about the same age have “chores” and are learning “manners” at the kitchen table, or even potty-training or putting on their own clothes, and we aren’t doing anything like that. Does anyone know of a resource like “Wonder Weeks” or similar that might have suggestions for age-appropriate steps toward independence? I worry that I’m letting my kiddo lead too much and not doing enough active parenting.

Reposting from yesterday — I am about 12 weeks along and moving to Tysons/Vienna this weekend. We haven’t been able to look at daycare yet (because we didn’t even have an address down there until two weeks ago). I asked yesterday about whether looking this “late” in the game and if anyone has any recommendations for daycare centers or forums where I could quickly learn as much as possible about the options.

If you all don’t mind, I thought I would ask for additional suggestions for how we could approach this. My husband will be working from home and I’ll be working in DC a few days a week and at home the other days. My mother is in the area and may help us with childcare two days a week. Is it possible to find a part-time, in-home nanny/caretaker in that area? And what would that likely cost? Is part-time daycare a possibility?

Thanks for the advice–first time mom and due to some problems getting/staying pregnant, I’ve been hesitant to delve too deeply into some of this until we were a little further along. Now I feel like we’re really late!

Can anyone recommend a cover for the tub spout that will easily accommodate the kind of shower diverter that you pull down from the bottom of the spout (where the water comes out)? Everything I’m seeing on Amazon is made for a tub spout with a shower diverter that you pull up (from on top of the spout). Thanks!

Do I send my kid to daycare in his *actual* Halloween costume for their party on Friday, or do I preserve it for Halloween night? My 20 month is rough on even durable, normal clothes – I’m not sure the cheap but adorable costume I have for him will survive an entire day of daycare.