Maternity Monday: Teagan Maternity Dress
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I’m seeing a lot of asymmetrical necklines in maternity sheath dresses right now, and i really kind of like the look. It can make layering necklaces a bit more difficult, of course, and it makes dresses more memorable, but sometimes you want to be remembered. This teal maternity dress looks flattering and comfortable, and I like that it’s only $88. Kimi and Kai Teagan Body-Con Maternity Dress
Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
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Sales of note for 2/7:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
- Ann Taylor – Extra 25% off your $175+ purchase — and $30 of full-price pants and denim
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 15% off
- Boden – 15% off new season styles
- Eloquii – 60% off 100s of styles
- J.Crew – Extra 50% off all sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything including new arrivals + extra 20% off $125+
- Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 40% off one item + free shipping on $150+
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?
My first born turned three today and it is hitting me hard! Ugly crying in my office after writing him a letter about all the things he is up to these days. I have a six month old, so I don’t think I’m missing the baby so much. Just sad for some reason…
Styling help: I am going to a new england wedding this weekend (in other words, it’s cold out–like 50degrees). The ceremony is outside and the reception is inside. I am 7 months pregnant and will be wearing a dress similar to the one at the link — navy, all over lace with lace long sleeves. My only maternity coat is a black puffer, which I do not feel comfortable wearing to the wedding. My plan instead is to wear a cognac brown leather jacket (open, obviously). I feel like leather and lace might look intentionally stylish, right? But what do I wear on my legs and feet? Nude nylons and heels? Cognac booties and tights? Recall of course that I am in my third trimester and will be walking on grass for the ceremony and sidewalks to get to the reception, so comfort and stability are key.
Need career advice – advice on mentoring programs?
My gov agency has a year long mentoring program that I am considering. While I am really happy at my current job, my goal would be to learn about other opportunities for the long term future. The drawback is that there is a considerable time commitment involved with the program and I am not sure if it would be worth my time.
Any experience with something like this?
Night weaning update: kid now has a cold; I have a cold; we are waiting until this (@#%& cold is over. Le sigh.
My 3 year old has developed a nasty habit of shoving/elbowing. Any good book recs? Her preschool teachers are on the lookout and this isn’t behavior she has with her siblings at home, just (mostly older) kids at school- she kind of pushes her way into situations instead of talking. Or shoves someone when they go to take her toy (vs using words). Is “hands are not for hitting” still good here even though
Her hands are more pushy/shove-y than hitting?
I’m preparing for my first time flying for work since having the baby. He’s 3.5 months. He is breastfed, and has no problem with a bottle when I’m not there. It’s a short trip (just over 24 hours), but I’m an overplanner, because it helps me feel less worried. What am I forgetting? Any helpful tips?
So far I have:
– booked a nonstop flight both ways even though it cost twice a much. They can afford it.
– prepped a frozen and fresh milk combo for caretaker/dad; resisted the urge to thaw way too much milk; tried to figure out how much he’d take by looking at how much I’ve been nursing outside of work
– planned to bring both manual and electric pumps, bottles and bags (I hate pumping into bags) small cooler with freezer packs
– asked hotel to put a fridge in my room
– printed out TSA regulations so I have the info if I need to refer to it
– checked out the locations of lactation rooms in both airports
– asked my husband to take videos and FaceTime with me, since babe just started laughing and smiling more and I’m unbelievably sad to miss this magical week
– actively tried not to worry about how the overnight is going to work out for baby and dad
I know I’m being a bit ridiculous, but…
We are having a party and the guest list includes 5 kids in the 2-5 year range. Any suggestions for affordable activities or toys I can get that can help entertain them for 3 hours?
Thoughts on an outdoor birthday party in mid-November in Northern Virginia? My kid will be turning two. I’m honestly too lazy to plan or spend much this year. I’d like to simply invite her friends to a park on a weekend, serve some pastries, fruit, and coffee/milk/hot chocolate, and call it a day. Is this too much of a gamble regarding the weather? Would you be annoyed to go to an outdoor party when it’s cold? I looked at the temperature averages, and it looks like the average low is mid-low 40s and the average high is mid-high 50s, and those numbers don’t seem to bad, assuming the weather doesn’t do anything crazy.
I was waiting until I was done BF to start working on losing weight (I am 15-20 lbs higher than pre-preg weight). BF ended 2 weeks ago. I have cut calories in my diet since then but have gained 5 lbs in those 2 weeks.
Has this happened to anyone else? Is it hormones? At what point should I expect things to start to level out (or consult a doctor)?
Question about socks and shoes!
Socks: As the temperature drops, we are currently stuffing my 10-month-old’s [large] feet into 3-6 month old size socks. Which she then removes. So, I’d like to buy a bunch of interchangable white socks. Recommended brands? That stay on relatively well?
Shoes: Um, this seems like a simple questions, but when do I buy my kid shoes? She’s pulling up and standing but not walking…the walking thing will probably happen in the next few months. Wait until she’s actually walking? Now, because it’s getting colder and socks on the hardwood floors can be slippery (though daycare and home are primarily carpet)? Now, because maybe it will keep her from taking off her socks?
I’m struggling with my infant’s daycare. Big sister is at the same large center (Bright Horizons) and we all love her teachers and friends. It’s a great fit for the 3 yo. We really, really don’t want to move her.
Little sister is 5 months and started in the infant class about a month ago. I just haven’t gotten warm fuzzies. The teachers seem to do as little as possible. They’ll change, feed and dress babies, but they don’t ever gratuitously play or talk to them. They’very been very focused on teaching my baby to hold her own bottle so that they dont have to feed her, for instance.
Then on Friday my husband came for pick up and found my 5 mo sleeping on her stomach in the crib. To the best my my knowledge, she has never rolled over and should be on her back. My husband asked and the teacher swore she rolled to her belly and fell asleep. I don’t buy it. From what I’ve seen, my guess is that she fell asleep on her tummy on the rug and they moved her to the crib still on her tummy. Should I raise this with the director? I feel crazy calling the teacher a liar, but I really do not believe that my non-rolling, does-not-put-herself-to-sleep child rolled over and went to sleep exactly in the center of her crib.
Then this morning I dropped the 5 mo off into a room with 12 babies and 2 caregivers. I asked at the front desk and they told me that traffic was bad and many teachers were running late. We are in a 3:1 ratio county. I don’t know if more teachers arrived moments later, but it was really hard to leave her in the pack of babies. (Twelve infants all lying on a single carpet while the two teachers sat to the side talking and ignoring the babies.)
Gah. What would you do? Should I lower my expectations for the sake of a single drop off? Move the infant and have to make it to two places every day? Move both and risk upsetting a very, very content 3 yo? Raise it with the director and say what?? Infant daycare spots are hard to come by here, so my only option may be a nanny or home daycare.
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Ladies, what would you do in this situation? H and I are expecting our first child this spring but we currently live in a hcol city so we need to move to a 2 bed from our studio. We’ve got 2 options so far: (1) is a cute split level apt in a very convenient and kid friendly neighborhood where a couple of our friends already live. But storage is minimal, there are no amenities and the room we’d likely have to use for the baby has an exterior door. It’s a relatively safe neighborhood, but still a city. (2) is a similar square footage in a condo building with a front desk and gym and gas stove with more storage. But the baby’s room Would be in a loft-like space with walls that don’t go all the way up and no real door. So I’m concerned about having to sneak around while the baby’s sleeping. Plus the area is kind of a business district without many parks, etc. so I’m concerned about not having much of a neighborhood community or things to do while on mat leave.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!!
I really like this, what a gorgeous color! I agree with the necklace difficulty-that was my immediate thought. I think the neck line is interesting enough by itself that bracelets and earrings will be more than enough.
I’d like to hear everyone’s opinions/experience with heels in pregnancy. I was a student in my first pregnancy so heels weren’t an issue. As a professional, I’d like to think I could still wear them in certain situations, but is that unrealistic when you’re super preggo? Is that just some Kate Middleton-level stuff?