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(Yeah, still working on the names for the days)… Nordstrom’s clearance sale is on, huzzah! I like this statement necklace from Kate Spade, which I think is wearable in all stages of mom-dom. While pregnant and nursing a necklace comes in handy to distract from your bust area and keep the focus on your face… whereas in the post-nursing stage it’s super easy to throw on and add some pizzazz to an outfit quickly and easily. It’s available in four color combos, and was $98, but is now marked to $49-66. Kate Spade Day Tripper Bib Necklace
Psst: Today’s admin question: how many of you are getting multiple copies of each email? (If you signed up for both email lists, that’s the easy answer — you may want to unsubscribe from one of them.) Are you liking the “blog broadcast” version of the email (where you get an email as soon as there’s a new post on the blog), or should I turn that feature off?
Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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- 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?
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- 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?
CPA lady says
Any tips to get through end of third trimester insomnia? It’s extension season, I’m supposed to be working a lot of overtime, doing work that actually requires using my brain, and I haven’t slept in what feels like weeks. I feel like I can barely put a sentence together. I can’t take any time off, and I actually need to be billing more hours than I am. My office doesn’t have a door, so I can’t just take a nap during the day, unfortunately.
BTDT says
I’m a week away from my due date and the insomnia has been awful the last two weeks. I’m occasionally taking half a 25 mg tablet of Unisom at night. It’s safe to take during pregnancy from what I understand (I also took a half-tablet + B6 at night during my first trimester for nausea). The nights I do take it are the only time I can fall asleep before 4am.
hoopa hoopa says
+1 for unisom. Take half unless you can devote a solid 12 hours to sleep. But with half, I can get up after 8 hrs.
I had to take it for nearly the entirety of one of my pregnancies. The sleep tab is safe, but apparently the gel cap is not. (I think it’s actually a different active ingredient). Internet rumor is that it was actually developed for morning sickness but made everyone so sleepy that they sold it as a sleep aid, hence why it’s been actually tested on pregnant women.
JJ says
Depending on how much pain you’re in and how hot it is where you live, I found that a brief walk at night usually helped clear my head and sleep some in my last trimester. Barring that, my doctor recommended unisom, as well. Even my Zofran usually knocked me out enough that I could get a decent(ish) night’s sleep.
anonmama says
Lots of COLD drinks – I would get a huge drink (limeade, coke, etc) from Sonic with all that tiny ice. Something about the coldness really helped keep my brain functioning. The 32 oz cokes weren’t great for me or baby, but it was what I had to do for a week, and it worked.
Eliminate everything else that you can – go to bed the minute you get home, order in dinner, simplify your beauty routine so you can sleep as late as possible in the morning.
If you’re already doing all that and still exhausted… I have no other advice, and will just commiserate that it is really, really hard. :/ Good luck!
KJ says
Get up from your desk whenever you can – go to a person’s office to talk to them rather than calling. Take a five minute walk outside if possible.
In my sleep deprived state, I’m freshest in the morning and a zombie by mid-afternoon, so I try to do my most brain-intensive tasks before lunch.
Drink lots of water and snack throughout the day to keep your blood sugar steady. Try to eat snacks with a carb and a protein component.
ANP says
Kat, I signed up for emails multiple times and have never received one! I’m a Gmail user.
Famouscait says
Signed up for emails, think I receive both, but would prefer not to receive the “blog broadcast” version. I’m on Gmail.
Also, FYI for Kat – on the Contact page, the box where you can fill in a comment to send to you directly is missing. I assume that’s how you’d like for us to make recommendations directly to you? I have a Washable Wednesday idea.
anonmama says
Really like this necklace. Like the price point too.
I like the blog broadcast! Good reminder to click over and check the blog out when I have a free minute.
FVNC says
On the theme of sleeping…my 11 mo old is currently being treated for her first ear infection. For the past week her sleeping has regressed horribly. Before the infection, she had just started sleeping until 6 or 6:15, which was amazing. But since she got the infection, she’s been waking at least once per night (usually 2 or 3 times), and sometimes won’t go back to sleep unless I’m holding her — which means I don’t sleep the rest of the night, of course. Will this regression pass once her infection clears? Any words of encouragement or tips/tricks to getting back to normal? I’m exhausted and have been useless at work this week.
PS – I love this necklace. I’m usually not much for accessories, but I’m really tempted by this.
PPS – I like the blog broadcast. Like anonmama said, it’s a good reminder to check out this s i t e every day. I only get one email.
anon eagle says
Is she having errrrrrr …tummy troubles from the antibiotics? My pediatrician recommended 1/2 a capsule of Culturelle in my baby’s milk to restore her intestinal flora to a normal level.
Is she waking up at erratic times, or the same time every night? Waking up at erratic times usually means there is pain, hunger, or sleep distractions. Waking up at the same time is a bad habit. My youngest had an 18 day stomach virus that lead to serious sleep regression and now she likes to party every morning at 0315. To break this habit, I set my alarm for 0300 and I gently pat her back to wake her up a bit. Then we all go right back to sleep.
Sorry you are going through this. I hope your baby feels better.
FVNC says
Ohh, this gives me lots to think about — thank you! The first couple days I heard some toots coming from her rear end, but gas drops seem to have fixed that. She’s been waking between 4 and 4:30 each night (and in a pretty good mood, so I bet that’s the bad habit) and on other nights maybe once or twice before (so that may be pain). I’ll try Tylenol and cuddling for the earlier wakings, and setting my alarm for 4 to head off the party.
An 18 day stomach virus sounds miserable for all involved. Hope everything gets back to normal for you all soon.
JayJay says
So I’ve tried to comment on this post and the last one three times and my comments are disappearing into the ether. Maybe my normal name is setting it off (JJ)?
FVNC: words of encouragement that her sleep will likely go back to normal as soon as she’s feeling better. Although if it doesn’t get better after your round of antibiotics is finished – keep an eye on her. My 12-month old had to go through three rounds of antibiotics (and ended up with shots) before his last ear infection finally cleared.
Ear infections are the devil (says the mom whose son is getting tubes in his ears tomorrow).
FVNC says
Thanks, JJ. She’s on day 8 of antibiotics. Sounds like a re-check may be in order when we get back in town after the holiday weekend. We’ll be flying and I’m worried the air pressure will hurt her little ears (and she’ll pick up all kinds of new fun germs…yay!).
Hope everything goes well for your son tomorrow! Good luck.
JJ says
Thanks! If it’s any consolation, we had a 3 hour flight when my son was 10 months and had double ear infections. He didn’t seem in pain or acting like it hurt him. Just in case, I gave him a bottle during take off and landing.
Kat G says
found them in spam — don’t know why they were sent there. sorry about that!
hoopa hoopa says
+1 to all this.
Sucking and chewing helps release pressure, so nurse, bottle, or chewy foods/treats help at take off and landing.