Maternity Monday: Crochet-Trim Shirt Dress
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Happy Monday! I like this pretty, slightly bohemian shirt dress — it’s available in a simple navy as well as this pretty gray floral. At $33 before any coupons (the dress was $56), it’s affordable enough that if it fits, you could get one in each color. Maternity Oh Baby by Motherhood™ Crochet-Trim Shirt Dress
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Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
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 pay our awesome nanny $21/hr to take care of our baby (she takes home $15 but $21 is the total cost to us with taxes etc.) and our household income is not anywhere near your household income. Like you, we figure it is only for a few years. We have also done daycare and although we LOVED our daycare, the logistics with a nanny are so, so much easier. Good childcare + good logistics are so worth it, in my opinion.
My DH and I are having a disagreement re: how much to spend on childcare for our 2 year old and baby brother on the way. He would rather pay less (~ $14/ hr) for mediocre help, or even less for an Au pair than pay more (~18/hr) for a super awesome nanny. Note we’d be out of pocket several thousand dollars per year more for any nanny if we pay all taxes on her behalf.
I think having an awesome nanny would be with the extra expense, and it would only be for a few years until both kids are in school.
I am a junior partner at a big law firm, making a little less than $300k, my husband has his own consulting company, and has highly variable income (ranging from $30-$90k per year). We currently have a so-so nanny who wants a big raise to awesome nanny territory after the baby comes.
I’s appreciate different perspectives on this.
Can anyone recommend a good sleep app for an older baby? I refuse to believe that my 22 month old is dropping his last nap. TIA!
Spouse and I are not doing well and we have a very small child. I think couples counseling is necessary but I have no idea where to find the time. We don’t have local family who can babysit. Those of you who have done it, how did you do it? Thanks.
Any Bostonians with suggestions for a modified baby moon the week after Easter? I’m 23 weeks pregnant with my third, and had been planning to take my fifth grader and first grader to Disney for a spring break surprise (they’ve never been). For a few different reasons, including Zika hysteria, we decided not to go to Florida. Now we are obligated to be in Boston for Easter proper, and I’m casting around for a nearby fun last-hurrah-as-a-family-of-4 destination or activity. Any suggestions? We love MV, even in (or especially in) the offseason, but we have gone and will continue to go after baby arrives. If I don’t plan something, we will end up with a week of visiting the in-laws all around New England (all lovely people, but not what I was looking for out of the week). Any suggestions?
I’m looking for recs for a sippy-type cup for my 4 yo. Yes, she’s probably too old for a sippy cup, but she likes to have a drink out at all times and generally tosses her cup around; so she needs something that won’t spill. I’m looking to replace what she’s been using, Playtex Travel Time, which has been discontinued apparently, although I found a few left online. I would like something that is insulated, bigger size (12 oz), and won’t spill. Any suggestions for something for an older kiddo?
Looking for a recommendation of super comfy lounge type pants to have on hand for post-partum / maternity leave. Bonus points if they come in petite/short.
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Ladies – my body is acting so strangely since I weaned my kiddo 4 months ago. When I stopped breastfeeding, I started a estrogen+progesterone birth control pill. Since then, I’ve had a breakout on my left cheek only. I had my first very slight postpartum period last month during the placebo week of my BC. I randomly started spotting yesterday – it’s the last week of the non-placebo pills this cycle. What the heck is going on?? Are my hormones just taking a while to even out? I didn’t experience anything like this after my first kid, but my health circumstances were different. Should I be worried?
Looking for two, very different maternity wardrobe recommendations!
1) Now that I’m in my 7th month, I’m carrying big and low and my undies are rolling down in an uncomfortable way. Is this just a matter of sizing up in my regular items or are there good maternity options?
2) Looking for a cute dress to wear to my baby shower in two weeks. Anyone have any good suggestions?
Thanks!
I’m generally interested in how little kids – especially girls – are socialized, so of course I had to click on this op-ed in the NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/opinion/sunday/why-do-we-teach-girls-that-its-cute-to-be-scared.html
My daughter is pretty fearless compared to my son, but I already notice my husband encouraging my son to “be brave” etc etc, and not making similar comments on the odd occasion my daughter shies away from something. I might do it, too. I know I call her a “pretty little girl” and admire her adorable outfits way more than I “should.” Insidious, that social conditioning…
I was going to post about how to ask for part-time options and maybe extended maternity leave for after #3 comes this July. I work at a consulting firm, Fall will be my Not Busy Time, and I’ll have 2 kids <2years old.
But then I read the weekend thread about horrible divorce stories and how lesser-earning wives and SAHMs were poorly affected. Now I want to work like I DO need the money, yikes. Thoughts?
I like this dress a lot! I hate going to Kohls, though – poor lighting, hard to find things, the carts… maybe online will be better.