Nursing Tuesday: Layered Pencil Dress
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This dress only has a few reviews so far, but it’s highly rated — customers say it’s quite comfortable and very easy to nurse in, and that they’re ordering multiples. I like the high, very modest neckline and the stretchy fabric, as well as the cost and the great color options. It looks great for either nursing or maternity, so I think if I were looking for a dress for the end of pregnancy and/or the beginning of the postpartum period I would give this one a try. It’s $23-$31 at Amazon in sizes 4/6 to 14/16 (with Prime shipping). Happy Mama Maternity Nursing Layered Pencil Dress
Here’s a plus-size option on clearance.
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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?
Do y’all think the “fewer, high quality items in your work wardrobe” concept is something that can apply to parents of toddlers? For some reason I always assume these “high quality” items are going to be fragile so I get freaked out about the idea of buying them. Maybe I don’t know what high quality is anymore. But I’m imagining really nice things that need to be dry cleaned. Perhaps this is something I can re-explore when my kid is four or five? And I won’t have to peel a tantruming snot monster off the ground or daycare parking lot?
Considering travel to Barcelona & Malta from the midwest US at 27/28 weeks pregnant in May. Yay or nay? I’d probably fly premium class so I’d have room on the plane but would it be horrible getting around those cities at 6+months pregnant?
Can anyone share some insight, perspective, or advice on the TTC struggle and how to handle it emotionally? DH and I are on our 5th month of trying for our first baby, and it’s much more emotionally trying than I thought it would be (especially because DH basically had to talk me into going off of BC six months ago – I went from “Eh, a baby would be okay, I guess” to crying over a negative pregnancy test a few months later. I guess I wanted it more than I realized).
I have a pre-existing condition that may make it harder for us to conceive (some women with my condition have no issues getting pregnant naturally, though), so I just made an appointment for us to see an RE in April. I thought that would make me feel better, but it’s actually made me sad to acknowledge that it’s not happening for us and that we might need some intervention.
16.5 month old has been on somewhat of a hunger strike over the last week. He’s typically a great eater but will now mostly eat only when held, and he’s extra partial to Cheerios and ice cream. He’s been extremely moody. He’s rubbing his cheeks a lot so I think it’s because his molars are coming in, but he’s also had a runny nose (clear!) for quite awhile. No fever, slept through the night last night.
Is a hunger strike common with molars? How long does this last?
Welp, I was that mom who forgot the Valentine’s cards today. And when preschool sent the reminder (the first and only reminder, this morning at 7 am), I called him to see if he would do it, and he said he couldn’t. And then said kiddo might be mad at *me* but she would get over it. I’m sure he meant to be reassuring but it was so frustrating…..
Piggybacking on the discussion of nursing versus maternity clothes, all of my clothes from pre-pregnancy don’t fit even though I am below my previous weight! My butt has migrated into a lovely stomach pooch. I’m actually totally okay with my new nonexistent butt, poochy tummy look (whatever, I’m a mom) but I don’t want to go out and buy new clothes! And my pants do not fit. This didn’t happen after my first. Only my second. Babies really do a number on your body.
That was just a vent.
Just (internally) flipped out on the pediatrician’s office. My husband called earlier this morning to schedule the appointment but who did they call to confirm the appt time? ME. I politely told them to please contact kiddo’s father who was the one who made the appointment. WTF.
GAH, just need to vent. DH and I have been TTC #2 for 17 months (after conceiving #1 the first month trying a few years ago). He had 2 SAs done and was referred to a urologist by my OB. He called before Christmas to schedule an appointment and today was the earliest they could get him in. He gets there this morning…and they do not have an appointment for him. GRRRRRR. And tell him they can’t get him in until mid-March. I’m so frustrated and tired of TTC and everything (appointments, follow ups, testing, etc) taking so long. In the meantime, two more Facebook friends announced their third pregnancies this week alone. ::sigh:: Thanks for listening.
My son head-butted me in the chest two weeks ago. The brea$t tissue underneath became inflamed. I struggle with anxiety and have managed so well over these last few weeks. However, you can still feel something lumpish in that spot. I’m going to get it checked out today. Ugh.
Did any of you have trouble bonding with your baby? The pervasive narrative is that you instantly become obsessed with your baby as soon as he or she is born and I’m feeling so much guilt over not feeling that.
I never felt very connected during pregnancy but assumed this was due to my history of loss. Then baby was taken to the nicu for several weeks immediately after a c section. We’re home now but I still don’t feel “bonded.” I don’t feel the need to take 1 month pictures with some cheesy chalkboard that I was given or the need to post endless pictures to facebook. And now baby has terrible reflux (zantac isn’t helping) and is rejecting bottles. Every day feels harder than the last and I can’t help but think it’d be easier if I felt more than just a grudging responsibility.
As we were addressing Valentines last night my 3yo declared he “didn’t like X” so didn’t want to give her a Valentine. I explained that we give everyone valentines, and that we are nice to everyone even if they aren’t our best friend. I feel like these concepts (not bullying, kind to everyone) are hard to explain to a very literal 3 year old. Has anyone else had this come up? What was your approach? I just want to make sure we aren’t raising a little bully.
I’m struggling to think of a time when I would need to be wearing a dress this formal AND be nursing…. unless this would work for pumping too?
I’m planning to spend my entire maternity leave in yoga pants, nursing cami + big open cardigan. I really don’t see myself wearing this dress – maybe if I had a wedding at 2 months PP or something?? But wouldn’t the extra fabric meant to accommodate your bump just accentuate a PP belly?
I don’t get this dress.