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Maternity Monday: 3/4 Sleeve Stretch Broadcloth Shirt

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Maternity Button-Down for Work: Lands' End 3/4 Sleeve Stretch Broadcloth ShirtSome colors and sizes of this well-loved maternity blouse are down to $20 today, making it a perfect time to pounce if you’re expecting. In fact, Lands’ End seems to have a ton more maternity-wear than I thought they had the last time I looked — ladies, have you tried any? The pictured blouse is $19-45 (depending on color). Lands’ End 3/4 Sleeve Stretch Broadcloth Shirt Here’s a plus-size option. (L-4)

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  • Old Navy – 40% off everything
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  1. Anonymous says

    Also GAP makes a decent maternity Oxford you might try. Usually they have it on white and light blue.

  2. Office says

    Guys. After many, many years of working in a cubicle, I have an office. An actual office, with a door. Sadly this is temporary (only while our normal offices are being renovated), but this might be the motivation I needed to go work for a different employer.

    This must be what heaven feels like. And so much easier to pump!!!

    • Spirograph says

      I felt the same way when I changed jobs and got an office. Music without headphones! Privacy when I want it! My new employer’s pumping rooms look great, and the closest one is just down the hall from my office… haven’t decided whether I’ll use it, but I love that it’s now optional!

      Enjoy while it lasts!

  3. CPA Lady says

    I saw that shirt and immediately felt a sort of warm comforting presence… and I just figured it out. Ina Garten. She would so wear that shirt in the non-maternity version while baking some brownies for Jeffrey.

    • CPA Lady says

      I mean, obviously not from Lands End. Probably from an artisanal shirt shop in the Hamptons.

      • Betty says

        Ha! I need her to make me brownies today while telling me that it will all work out (and that I will get the puke smell out of my car).

  4. Betty says

    Fabulous way to start the week: After getting the kids up early to drive my husband to and from a doctor’s appointment that he couldn’t drive to and finally dropping the oldest off at PreK, the youngest threw up 5 minutes away from her preschool. I don’t think her car seat will survive. So surprise working from home morning! And now she is bouncing off the walls….

    • CHJ says

      “It’s Daniel Tiger’s neighborhood…”

      (Sorry about the car seat. I’ve had decent luck taking it apart entirely and hosing it off in the driveway. Ugh.)

    • Anonymous says

      I see so many moms raving about the Clek brand of car seats that are about $800 Canadian. And you can’t remove the fabric to wash. Why anyone would buy them is beyond me. it’s a Canadian brand so not sure if they’re available or popular in the states.
      Sorry I digress. That sucks.

    • Betty says

      Thanks for the support! The car seat cover has been taken off and washed, and the base hosed down. We shall see if the smell remains after it dries.

      On a related note: How can it only be Monday?!

      • Spirograph says

        Vinegar is your friend. No vomit yet, but we had some exploding diaper incidents in our carseat and an extra wash cycle with vinegar for the cover and a swipe with a vinegar-soaked rag over the base got the smell right out. Of course, the vinegar smell lingered for a couple days, but given the choice…

        Hope the week goes up from here (it has to, right?!).

      • lsw says

        If smell remains, could you try Nature’s Miracle? It’s a dog product, but I’ve found it to be quite the Miracle for other random smells…

  5. ANP says

    What’s your go-to casual summer shoe? I’m intrigued by Native slip-ons, both for me and for my kids (but let’s be clear, the question is about summer shoes for mom!). I know people swear by Sperrys but those don’t really do it for me and they seem kind of on the expensive side. My office is CRAZY casual in the summer so I could get away with both here, but I’m moreso interested in a slip-on flat that I can wear outside, chasing kids, to farmers’ markets, pool, etc.

    • AEK says

      Canvas slip-ons (Superga, Toms) or casual loafers— the Cole Haan Outlet ones are cute & versatile.

    • Maddie Ross says

      I know people have mixed feelings on them (sort of like Uggs), but I love Toms. The classic kind esp. as well as the wedges. I don’t love the flats as much (they seem to stretch quickly), but the style is cute and they are comfy, too.

    • mascot says

      I like my Sperry’s for all of those things you mentioned. They’ve held up well, don’t get smelly with barefoot wear, and have some arch support. I got mine at the outlet. I’m going to look at some Superga based on recommendations here. Cole Haan outlet sends sale emails all the time so you may be able to get some of their loafers for cheap.

    • anne-on says

      Sperrys, and Ecco flats for general running around outside stuff. Decently cute but won’t fall off my feet and I can run in them if needed (you know, to chase a toddler, or a dog, or both at the same time).
      Our pool (indoors) doesn’t allow shoes, and for the beach/lake I tend to just wear beat up flip flops I kick off as soon as we get there. If you need water shoes I’d look for keens or merells on 6pm or some other sort of outlet store.

    • Carrie M says

      This is not what you’re seeking at all, but I wanted to offer a rec for a comfortable sandal — Uggs Starla Espradille sandals. (I know, I know, Uggs…) I walked about a mile in them with my dog this weekend, and they were very comfy. They’re casual, but give a little height, which I like as a short person.

      I’ve never had luck with Sperry’s – it’s not enough coverage for me on the top of my foot, so my shins always end up hurting after a few hours in them.

      I just bought tie sneakers from Old Navy that sort of look like Supergas, and they’re fine. Comfortable, but a little big (they didn’t have half sizes so I sized up). I wish I’d just bought the Supergas though.

      • MDMom says

        The whole ugg sandal line is really good actually. I have the starla and the gladiator style. So so comfortable.

    • AIMS says

      I like espadrilles, both flats and wedges. Saludos makes nice ones and Nordstrom Rack had a bunch on sale last time I looked.

    • hoola hoopa says

      I have Natives for myself. I like them, but don’t loooove them. I love that they are slip on and so easy to clean (canvas shoes get sooooo gross in even one summer!). I’ve had them for about three years and they still look/feel brand new, so it’s definitely cheaper than buying new canvas shoes every year. The footbed is comfortable for me to walk around for the day (I have moderately sensitive feet). The kids definitely enjoy having matching shoes ;) I like not worrying about wading in them – even in muddy water at the lake – because it will rinse right out, but on the flip I don’t like walking through wet grass or bark chips because a little mud or bark will make me want to rinse them out. I got them in a crazy color, but I wish I’d instead gone with white because the neon melon color is fun but difficult to work with a lot of my summer outfits. Now that I write that, it’s probably the main reason that I don’t love them.

      My absolute favorite summer shoe was a perforated flat by Clarks. They were slip-on and playground approved, more comfortable than a tennis shoe, ‘air conditioned’, and cute with shorts or dresses. I should have bought five pairs, because they haven’t made them in the last three years!

  6. Anonymous says

    I’m sure this has been discussed, but I can’t find the thread.

    Friend just had twins, at 34 weeks, and BOTH were natural birth! They were born 3 hours apart. Mom has an ENORMOUS family and so I doubt she *needs* anything, but I would love to send something. The smaller baby might be in the NICU for as long as 2 weeks. Any advice for what to send? Flowers/balloons/food? Should I send it to the hospital or to her home in a couple weeks? Thanks, ladies.

    • Meg Murry says

      Is the enormous family local? If not, she probably still needs some help or stuff. Or even if so, if they drive her crazy.

      Since it was 34 weeks, chances are they weren’t quite ready unless the doctor had been warning all along this was likely. How close a friend? If very close and you know they went to the hospital in a rush, going to her place and straighting up or preparing it for guests would be a big help – washing sheets, making sure there is food in the fridge, giving the bathrooms a quick clean, etc. But obviously only if you really are super close. Is there anything else that needs to be done to make the nursery ready, do they need carseats installed in the cars, etc?

      I’m assuming the babies are tiny – does she have preemie sized clothes already? Preemie sized diapers?

      With the enormous family – is she close to all of them, and how close are the two of you? One of my friends called on me to act as “bouncer” to her overbearing aunts – basically to play hostess to them and then *get them out of her house* either by inventing errands or just by telling the aunts that the mom was super tired and baby was fussy so they should probably go now.

      If you think the family has it covered for now, you could probably just do a little “congrats” card or gift and then circle back around in a couple of weeks when she isn’t getting so much support once the excitement dies down.

    • anne-on says

      Hmm – gift card to merry maids? food sent closer to when they arrive home? Breakfast foods and/or healthy snacks would have been wonderful for the newborn stage.

    • Anonymous says

      Flowers and balloons are just a hassle. If you want to send a helpful gift, send food that doesn’t require any cooking. If they like cheese, a gourmet cheese basket is good. Harry & David is not. If you want to send a sentimental gift, send copies of some of your favorite picture books. Send the gift to the home, not the hospital.

    • Anon says

      When I had my baby my husband’s office sent a giant fruit tray (with dip), a giant vegetable tray (with dip), and a huge meat and cheese platter and it was freaking amazing! We ate off that thing for 3 days straight and had something to offer family members who came over to help. Plus it was SO nice having relatively healthy options available because there was no way we were eating healthy otherwise. A fruit platter is my go-to now when I go to visit a new baby (usually with an outfit for the baby).

    • 34 weekers says

      This was me – twins naturally at 34 weeks. I would say snacks are great. I basically lived in the NICU for a week and a half, was starving and had little time to eat/drink as much as I needed to. I got sick of granola bars and sweet baked goods that could be picked up where coffee was purchased. Maybe one of those snack services that sends individual snack servings, many of which are savory? I’d send it to her home and she or someone else can grab a few to take to the hospital.

      The other thing that was great for me was a massage gift certificate. I couldn’t do it for six weeks or so, but just knowing it was out there and for me and that my body would at some point feel good helped a whole lot.

      Also, I’d pass along any *good* stories of early babies you’ve heard. Even if everything is going well, being in the NICU is scary, and reassurance that lots of babies just need a little extra help and do wonderfully can help. FWIW, mine are six months and are awesome! I’d also tell her how well she is doing – remind her that it’s a big deal to be there (physically in the NICU visiting and mentally to be on top of what’s going on) after this huge medical event and likely an exhausting pregnancy. It’s hard work and she’s doing it and being a good mother to her babies.

      Congrats to your friend! I’m tearing up as I think about all the joy that lays ahead for this family.

    • EB0220 says

      My standard gift box to new moms, and I think it would be good here too: all the snacks (some salty, some savory, not too crumbly, high calorie) + huge insulated water bottle + amazon/itunes gift card (for book + video purchases).

    • Carrie M says

      If you are geographically close, ask her if you can bring her good meals to the hospital. The hospital offerings get old fast, and in my hospital, there were no food options after 8pm. So after nursing my child in the NICU in the evenings, I was starving and had no options. A couple of friends brought in food for us – our favorite Thai, an amazing Italian sub, etc. and I still think about how delicious those meals were. It was also just nice to see a friendly face in the hospital for a few minutes before going back up to the NICU.

      If that’s not possible, I second Meg’s idea – just keep checking in with her, and be there for her in a month when all the family frenzy dies down and things are still HARD.

  7. JP says

    Do you use a “real” camera or just your iphone/smartphone to take pictures and videos of your kid? If you got a real camera when your kids were babies, do you still use it, or have you switched to just smartphone?

    Many people I know bought a nice camera (pocket sized) before their kids were born, with the idea that the pictures will be better than what you can take on an iphone and that there are more features. I think that iphone pics are pretty decent and that it’s probably more about the photographer than the camera. But obviously I want to make sure our pics are as good as possible. If you had it to do over, would you buy the camera?

    • Maddie Ross says

      Nope. If you want a truly nice camera (DSLR-style), do that – I have one and use it occasionally for “photo shoot” type things or big events – but otherwise I just use my iPhone. My mom still uses a nice pocket size camera and while the photos are smidge better than my iPhone, the hassle of carrying a second item, remembering a second item, juggling a second item, and uploading/storing those photos is more than I can do. For reference, we took our pocket size camera to the hospital when I had my LO. There are two photos of her post-birth. And then it stops. And she’s now 3.

    • CHJ says

      I have a really nice camera that I occasionally break out for things like my son’s birthday, but 99% of the photos I’ve taken of him are from my iPhone. The camera on the latest generations of iPhones are quite good, and most of the photos I take of my son happen spontaneously, so I don’t have time to get out my big nice camera before the moment has passed.

      • CHJ says

        Also, I think a better investment would be an online photo course to teach you how to take nice images, even with an iPhone. I took one last year that was called “Celebrate Your Life in Beautiful Images” with Brit Hammer and it was excellent.

    • Lyssa says

      I got a reasonably nice (simple) camera shortly after my first was born, and used it until I upgraded by i-phone a few months ago. Using the camera was never great; I could never grab it in time to catch the moment that I wanted, while my phone is almost never out of reach. Plus you have to plug in my old camera to download the pictures, instead of being able to do it over wi-fi, and that was another hassle. Now, I haven’t really printed off the pictures from the new i-phone, so I’m not certain that they’re great, but they look as good on the screen as my camera’s did (this was definitely not the case with my previous i-phone). I wouldn’t say that they look as good as a really high-end camera, but I don’t really know how to use one of those anyway.

      So, if you have (or can get) a phone with a good camera, I would definitely use that. Kids move so quickly that it’s important to have something easy to grab immediately.

    • pockets says

      I use my phone camera. My first reaction to buying a new camera is that it’s just another thing to remember to bring with me when I go anywhere. I have a hard enough time remembering to bring diapers. No way I am going to remember to bring a device with one sole purpose when that purpose is already served by another device that I’d never forget.

    • POSITA says

      I have a big, expensive dSLR. I always leave it out at home (on the kitchen counter) so it is easy to grab for spontaneous pictures. I also use it for “events” or photoshoots. I only download the pictures every month or two, but I really appreciate having some better quality picture of their babyhood. The pictures really are much better than those I take with my phone.

      That said, I don’t think I’d ever use the dSLR if I didn’t leave it out and convenient.

      • hoola hoopa says

        Ours lives on the mantel for the same reason. We really do grab it, and the pictures are better. (I can tell the difference when I put together the annual photo calendar with my siblings who almost exclusively use phones). We also download about ever two months.

        For out and about stuff, we mainly rely on phones unless it’s something particularly special or we’re in the mood. Like, I don’t take it to the fifth visit to the zoo this year or to the farmer’s market when I want to focus on buying produce, but I take it to the beach at least once during our vacation to make sure it was captured in good photos and randomly to the park just because I’m in the mood (think lifestyle photography).

        I’m not interested in documenting everything or posting something of everything on social media. I think that’s a very important thing to consider. If you want to instagram it all, then skip a dslr unless you’re going to splurge on one that connects to the cloud; especially if you’re going to get a first-year professional photographer package etc. If you just want to share a few pics every few months with family on FB and otherwise have some photographic memories of special events and some nice pics for frames/books, then get a dslr.

    • Anon says

      I use my phone for day-to-day photos. But I use our nice camera for events and sometimes will take it along to the park or wherever just to try and get some nicer pictures. I also make a photo book every year and the photos from the nicer camera look better in the book than the phone pics.

    • Meg Murry says

      We occasionally break out the “real” camera when we want to do a photo shoot with a camera on a tripod (like when we’re trying to take pictures of the kids ourselves to frame or to give to Grandma as a Mother’s Day gift, etc). But 95% of our pictures are just off our phones, because our phones are always with us, and we have trouble remembering the camera + it’s battery (that is charged) + it’s memory card – we always seem to fall down on one of those things if we are trying to “just grab the camera”.

      If you are the kind of person who currently uses an actual camera rather than just your phone, you might want to consider getting one that is a little nicer or that has features you like a little better – but if you aren’t currently a camera person, having a kid is probably likely to make you less of one, not more.

    • CLMom says

      My Galaxy S7 has a wonderful feature! It records the 2-3 seconds before the picture actually “takes”. It’s been wonderful to “rewind” and pinpoint the exact peak of baby’s smile…it amazing how often I barely miss it. Or, this weekend I was able to rewind and capture my daughter smacking her grandpa in the face with a toy.
      It’s great for action shots: baby reaching to touch the cat, coordinating good looking smiles of a group of people, baby being thrown in the air (and caught), baby reacting to seeing a giant teddy bear, and especially for people who take bad photos or blink.

    • NewMomAnon says

      DexH insisted on buying an expensive DSLR before kiddo was born. It is sitting in a box in my closet; we took a class and never used it again. It was just too complicated to learn with a new baby in the house.

      I have used my point and shoot Nikon a few times and the picture quality is crisper than my iPhone (especially if you want to blow it up bigger than 4×6), and it handles night shots better than my phone. But….99% of my pictures are phone pics and even if the majority of them are garbage, the odds are good that I’ll have some decent pictures from an event. It’s always charged, I don’t have to remember to download the pictures or insert a new memory card, I always have it with me. Remember to clean the lens once in a while.

      Also, I have professional pictures taken every 6 months or so. They are good for making big prints, and sometimes I get to be in them, which is awesome.

    • SoCalAtty says

      We do all 3. I have a fancy DSLR that I keep out for really good photos, and I use that for vacations and events. I also have a very nice Sony RX100, a point and shoot, that I carry around everywhere with me for really, really good pictures “on the go.” Then I take a bunch with my phone. I have an iPhone but the pictures just aren’t as good as my point and shoot. The Sony will upload over Wifi to anything – laptop, iPhone, iPad…so it is really convenient.

  8. Anonnnnnnnn says

    X-posting from main site because those ladies use beauty stuff.

    My husband and kiddo are going out of town for a week, and I’m looking at a long luxurious long weekend at home alone. I really want to do some spa treatments and would love your recs. I’ve already bought that baby foot stuff….

    • NewMomAnon says

      On weekends kiddo spends with her dad, my routine includes some combo of the following:
      – house cleaner right at the beginning of my time alone, especially if said house cleaner will wash and change your sheets
      – yoga class
      – pedicure or massage
      – a really good meal; sometimes an expensive grilled steak or porkchop, sometimes a fancy salad from a local salad bar, sometimes a meal out with a friend
      – long bath with Aveda bath salts, candle, and a glass of good tea and some chocolate

      I also try to plan in a block of time to be creative and a block of time to spend with friends.

  9. EB0220 says

    Anyone have specific ankle pants or skinny jeans they like? I’d really like to find a style that works and buy multiple colors. I have some skinny black pants that I got from Stitch Fix, but the quality isn’t great and I’d really like to have pockets. Also not too thrilled with my current skinny jeans so looking for alternatives.

    • CPA Lady says

      What is your body type? I am obsessed with the relaxed skinny jeans from Loft. I’m an hourglass and I hold most of my weight in my chest and hips with scrawny little legs and arms. I can’t stand pants that are tight around my hips/stomach, and the relaxed skinnies are perfect– relaxed in the waist but skinny in the legs. I don’t think they come in very many colors, but I love them so much. They are probably not good for ladies with small hips. I think they’d probably fall off.

      • EB0220 says

        Fairly straight body type but not small (size 8-10). My pants are constantly falling down!

    • Clementine says

      Yeah, playing off the body type thing, I’m an athletic hourglass who has a small waist but quads that could crush walnuts and I LOVE my BR skinny jeans. They’re mid-rise which is key for bending over to pick up small humans.

    • Midwest Mama says

      I love the Old Navy pixie chinos. The fit is different from the regular pixies and, obviously, the fabric is more casual too. I haven’t found them to stretch out a lot during the day either, which seems to happen a lot with ON pants in my experience. I have them in coral and olive and dress them up for work or down for weekends.

    • pockets says

      What’s your price point? I really like rag & bone skinny jeans, but they’re $180 retail (although you can get sales). I also like the J Brand Maria, which is a high-rise and very skinny.

    • MDMom says

      For a cheap option, I actually love my lauren Conrad brand skinny jeans from kohls. I have the skinny jean and the jegging. Both are great. Just wish there were more washes. I also like my joes jeans skinnies (much more expensive).

      I have two pairs of banana repuic skinnies that are ok. Look great when I put them on but there isn’t enough stretch in the material so they tend to look baggy/saggy by end of day. Also not as comfy as my other two options above.

  10. GPS for Kids says

    Has anyone purchased or researched the wearable GPS watches for kids (for safety and tracking purposes)? I’m trying to find one that would be wearable for my kids (ages 3 & 6) and is also practical (not a huge thing that would keep them from lifting their arms). Thanks!

    • Meg Murry says

      I haven’t looked into GPS watches for kids, but my oldest has had a couple of regular watches since he was 6 years old, and the first thing I want to mention is that he is REALLY hard on watches. He fidgets with them until the bands break, he gets it soaked every time he washes his hands, he gets paint on them in art class, he whacks them into playground equipment, etc. I’m assuming GPS watches are pricier than his $20 from Target watches, and I don’t know that I’d put such expensive electronics in a kid’s control.

      Do you intend for your kids to wear them all day every day, or is this more something you are thinking of using on special occasions like trips to a theme park?

    • mascot says

      If you want something more low-tech, we’ve had good performance from SafetyTats (customizable temporary tattoos). They stay on for days. We use them for theme parks, crowded festivals, etc.

    • GPS for Kids says

      Two concerns on my end: (1) We are around many bodies of water in the summer. We are stringent with our rules around water, but it is a huge fear of mine (and a local kid about the age of my oldest fell into a pond this weekend with a tragic end). There are wearable devices that go off if a child goes into the water. (2) Without getting into details, I was almost kidnapped as a child. Yes, I have gone through much therapy about this, and I know children are in general safer today than when I was a kid. However, it is a fear that I have that I will never be able to completely shake and if a watch (albeit an expensive one), can assuage my fears when my kids are the age I was, I’ll pay for it.

      • pockets says

        Wow! By a stranger or a family member? I have been operating under the assumption that random kidnappings by strangers are incredibly, incredibly rare. Am I wrong?

        • GPS for Kids says

          Just in case you check back today: No, you are not wrong. Stranger kidnappings are incredibly rare. One of the pieces of my therapy was actually doing the research and understanding just how rare it is. And children today are safer than when we were kids (assuming we are about the same age cohort). I am generally the first to jump up and say that there really is no need for alarm. What happened to me was particular to time, place, and situation — each of which is not likely to replicate itself in today’s age.

      • hoola hoopa says

        I’m sorry. It’s stressful enough raising kids without actual first-hand experience with those kinds of fears.

        I’ve never looked into it, but honestly I assume that the first thing someone would do if they abducted a child is take off the GPS watch. I don’t think it would really help in a kidnapping scenario.

        • Meg Murry says

          Yes, for me personally I’m afraid I would then transfer all my anxiety into checking the GPS watch constantly. Oh no, it says they are in neighborhood X! Why are they in neighborhood X! Better call the babysitter and check on them! Oh no, it shows that the watch hasn’t moved in the past 4 hours! That doesn’t seem right, maybe she’s been kidnapped and they left off the GPS watch! Better call the nanny again!

          I’m not saying this isn’t a legit use of the technology and that maybe it is in fact a good choice for you – but knowing myself I think I would flip out way too easily and transfer my anxieties into constantly checking the app and trying to interpret the data.

      • Anon in NYC says

        I’m really sorry about what happened to you, and I can only imagine the anxiety you must feel about it. I haven’t looked into GPS trackers, but do your kids use backpacks? What about one that lives in their backpack and will be manhandled less – and perhaps not immediately found/discarded?

    • NewMomAnon says

      Two thoughts:

      First, my 2.5 year old has a MedID bracelet and her favorite activity seems to be taking it off and leaving it places. If you could find something to attach to a shirt collar or inside a pocket, I think it would have a better chance of surviving than a watch. Have you looked at Trax? Or Pocketfinder?

      Second, the advice we received at a work event about child safety is that the GPS locators also provide an easy way for would-be kidnappers to find and track your kid, and that you need to ask a lot of questions about the security of their systems (which they may not be equipped to answer).

      Sorry you are worrying so much about this. I was reading the HONY series about childhood cancer, and it’s haunting even though I know it’s so incredibly rare and I shouldn’t worry about it. Parenting anxieties aren’t rational, but they are strong. Hugs.

  11. Anon for this says

    Just random venting. I’m 7 weeks pregnant (yay) after a miscarriage in February, I was 12 weeks along(boo). I’m sad because I hate my OB’s office. the final straw was Friday when I received two fliers, with no cover letter and had not spoken to a nurse since my appt on Tuesday, about proper care for yourself during a miscarriage. Logically, I think I knew that this was some terrible mistake. But, when you’re pregnant you’re not logical. I thought I was being told, through mail, that I was miscarrying again. I finally got a Dr on the after-hours line to confirm nothing in my tests were abnormal. To her credit, the Dr was shocked and surprised and embarrassed that I would receive this in the mail. I already didn’t click with the office, this was one big third strike. So, I’m happy I’ll have the opportunity to get care from an office I hopefully will like better, it’s just a hassle and I wish I didn’t have to do it.

    • Anon in NYC says

      Ugh – I’m sorry you had that experience! Sounds like a new office is a good idea.

    • Carrie M says

      That’s terrible, I’m sorry. A friend of mine switched OBs when she was probably 30 weeks because of various bad experiences. Even though she was nervous about finding a new one (and the timing), she was so relieved after she made the switch. I hope you also have a positive experience. Good luck finding someone you click with!

  12. ChiLaw says

    I’m looking at taking my kid and husband with me on a week-long trip to Albuquerque in September. Any tips? Is it fun? Is there a downtown that kid and husband can wander while I am working? Will we be bored to death without a car? Kid will be about 18 months, so museums and such might be wasted on her, but parks and the outside won’t.

    • Shayla says

      I don’t know about Albuquerque specifically. But, does the hotel have a pool? With an 18 month old, that could be hours of entertainment.

        • Shayla says

          I can’t imagine it would be enough to keep her entertained all day, but certainly a good morning activity every day. Good luck!

    • Anon says

      Albuquerque does have a downtown area. It is not very kid-friendly, but would be fine to walk around, get a snack, etc. Nearby is also Old Town, which is also ok to walk around and wander through. There is a fun kid’s museum called Explora that is in Old Town that would be great to spend a morning or an afternoon. There are also a couple of parks nearby. I also liked taking my kids to the duck pond at the University of New Mexico. The zoo, aquarium, and botanical gardens are also nice. The zoo also has a big splash pad and lots of grass to run around on. You probably do want a car. If you and/or your husband are into craft beer, Albuquerque actually has an award-winning microbrewery scene with really good IPA’s, so check those out if that’s your thing. There is also a couple of local wineries that are good. (Casa Rodena and St. Claire’s). Also, try New Mexican food at least once on your trip! It is different than Mexican or Tex-Mex, but is delicious. Duran’s, Barela’s or Mary and Tito’s are local and yummy!

      • ChiLaw says

        Ah, thanks so much for these tips! My husband is in the “nothing is possible with a kid in tow” phase of trip planning, but I think if they can just do their normal type stuff (he’s a SAHD) but in ABQ, it might be really fun!

        • Anon says

          There’s also a trolley that does a little tour of the city and there is a “Breaking Bad” themed tour that goes by some of the houses and places on the show, if he’s into that. I’m from ABQ, but never got into the show, haha. Also, depending on when in Sept. you come, you might be here for the State Fair. The petting zoo is fun and the parade would be fun to watch (and probably uniquely New Mexican, haha!)

          There are definitely things for them to do. He might also check out the local library. They often have little music classes and story time that are fun for toddlers. You can usually just show up or call a day or two in advance.

        • Meg Murry says

          Honestly, if he really wouldn’t enjoy it, maybe it would be better for him and kiddo to spend the week at home and wait until another time when you could all take an actual family vacation. Because a jet lagged 18 month old in a strange city that I’m taking care of pretty much solo doesn’t sound like fun to me if I were in his shoes. Personally I’d rather spend some of the plane ticket money on getting him some help while you are gone (a baby sitter? flying in a grandparent? an extra house cleaning or meal prep?) than on this trip. But obviously that’s between you and H, not me.

  13. Anonymous says

    I know this is probably an asked and answered kind of thing- can anyone recommend some good working mom blogs? To be clear here I mean women who actually work 40 + a week at a job outside the home, not women who are not receiving compensation for work or no longer in a profession though those moms are cool people. Just looking for something more in point with who I am.

      • PinkKeyboard says

        I tell myself those people don’t have time to blog. It’s so hard to find good ones!

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