Maternity Monday: Maternity Rib-Knit Henley Midi Dress
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September is when I want to start sprinkling pumpkin spice on everything! I also like to spice up my fall wardrobe with a few new things.
If I was expecting, this henley midi dress from Old Navy would find its way into my wardrobe. This ribbed, stretchy dress has long sleeves, a V-neck, and shirred sides to accommodate your growing belly. Add a pair of suede boots and a shearling or plaid shacket for an apple picking excursion.
This dress is $44.99 at Old Navy (there’s always a coupon code or deal). It comes in sizes XS–XXL and is available in five perfect-for-fall colors.
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
So like many people on here, after a long time of thinking about it, I switched from center based/school based childcare to in home childcare.
I’m only a few days in to the new setup; however, I’m shocked at how positive the very small changes have been for my general sanity. I went from 2 drop offs and 2 pick ups, one drop-off which required us to walk into the center and escort the child, 2 pickups which both required me to park and get everyone out of the car and into the building to collect the other child… to just… ‘Okay kids, have a great day!’
I was very worried about some things like oversight and having to self manage an employee, but… we were very clear with exactly our expectations and schedule, she was very clear with exactly what her needs and expectations were. I also have this added bonus where… because somebody is coming into my house, I’m finding myself doing a better job of being prepared with lunches and even buying healthier food (nobody should ever know how many hot dogs my kids ate during the pandemic…).
I have a 2nd grader in flag football on our city’s team. He was asked to sign up by a coach due to his size, and husband and I really hesitated because we are pretty anti-tackle football. Our son has really liked playing “football” in the backyard, where he’s always the superstar and can direct plays and do whatever he wants, basically. We (foolishly) thought that our son would try flag through this team, not like it for various reasons, and then we’d nip any dreams of football in the bud and then be able to steer clear of tackle football in any capacity.
Only problem is our son LOVES flag football now, and is very good at it. Probably because of his size for now, but he’s destined to be fairly tall and strong like his dad. If he does the same organization next year, it’ll be tackle. I am not one to think he’s a future NCAA/pro player, but eeeesh — are we still anti-tackle football? I am so anxious about concussion-related issues and this seems like a bad idea. But how bad can it be in elementary or middle school?
Does anyone have any experience with hypopressives? They seem to be pretty popular outside of the US for treating pelvic floor issues like POP. I’ve been to pfpt already with meh results. I found another pt locally that teaches hypopressives in conjunction with traditional pt. Evidence supporting them seems to be lukewarm at best but there is not a great deal of research out there to begin with. Was curious to see if anyone is a fan.
My daughter wants a Halloweeen party. She won’t stop asking, so I am considering. Has anyone ever done this? What did you do? She’s a 4th grader and I am terrible at these type of things,
Has anyone here done a more gradual potty training approach? Any tips I need to know? My literally-just-turned-two-year-old has been mildly interested in going potty for awhile, has sometimes been able to tell us when she needs to go #2, and announced yesterday that she had to go potty out of the blue and was obsessed all day (and did go #2 in the potty twice). She did that again this morning. I obviously want to encourage this, but DH and I are both in a chaotic crunch time at work, so we don’t have time to do any of the fast-track methods for another probably two months. Everyone I know who’s had a kid in the last 10 years has done one of the fast methods (with varying amounts of success.)
First time posting on the moms site! Can anyone share their thoughts on daycare vs nanny? DH and I just moved to a new city this summer and I’m around 9 weeks pregnant. I know we will need to start looking at daycares early if that’s the route we want to go.
Our situation: I will be WFH, with occasional work travel. DH is a physician with very little flexibility in his schedule, but works 8-5, but I would be the main person handling any day care drop off or pick up. We have plenty of room in our house for me to have my own space if we had a nanny. We have an anxious dog that takes time to get used to strangers (but I could keep her with me while WFH). Our parents live within 2 hours away, retired, and would be willing to help us, but I don’t want to rely on them for regular childcare.
Any insight would be much appreciated!
does anyone know what is usually inside of weighted blankets? i bought two for my twins from Target and the item seems to be out of stock online, so I can’t read the description, but one of their beds feels like it has sand on it all of the time, and I’m guessing it is from the blanket or a stuffed animal, and I am trying to figure out which. Any suggestions as to how to figure it out? also, why must Target be out of the blanket – do you think I could buy a different brand weighted blanket and switch out the cover?
WWYD? We booked a spring break vacation months ago and just found out that our direct flights have been canceled. Instead, United is putting us on connecting flights that will add hours of travel time. The flights we were on were the only direct flights available to this destination. Once we arrive, it’s kind of complicated to get to our resort (long drive or island hopper plane). Would you cancel the trip? We have two toddlers and… yeah, you all know what that means.
Any other moms of tweens dealing with dress code and fashion issues? Our daughter started a new school this year, as a middle schooler. Her prior school required uniforms – her new one has a dress code. The dress code isn’t overly burdensome (no athletic t-shirts or athletic shorts, no sleeveless or spaghetti-strap tops, no visible midriff, pants must be at waist, skirts or shorts must be at least fingertip length, no leggings unless you’re wearing something over them that meets the fingertip test, no t-shirts with images), but we are really struggling to find clothes that our daughter wants to wear that meet those requirements. The specific issue is basically that holy crap, the fashion right now for girls seems to be for SUPER short skirts/dresses/shorts. We have found like 3 skirts that she doesn’t find to be completely unfashionable, and no shorts. And she doesn’t want to wear jeans. SIGH. It makes me wish she were still in uniforms…
Screaming into the void…
My husband’s mom (MIL1) told my husband that her partner (MIL2) had “given her permission to prioritise spending time with us….” Erm, ok, not sure what we’re supposed to do with that info…
And then proceeded to tell him that when they visit next month, they’ll also be dogsitting MIL’s son’s dog. The dog is used to kids but is rambunctious, and our 5 year old is pretty freaked out by dogs. We’ve been working on it, facilitating encounters with mellow, trusted dogs and working on remaining calm if a dog gets too close, but not sure a 5 day immersion therapy is the way to go.
Any suggestions on helping a 21-month-old use utensils? When offered, DS #2 usually will play with it, use it for 1-2 bites, throw it, rinse and repeat, as eating with his hands is faster.
I wish I remembered what I did with DS #1, but he also wasn’t a thrower…
My daughter is 6.5 yo and in first grade. She has always been a lot – big personality, extremely active, non-stop talking, big big emotions, but recently we have been having major issues with tantrums at home if something doesn’t go her way. Tantrums involve kicking, screaming at the top of her lungs, running manically around the house, and just repeating over and over again what it is that she wants (ex: “I will have a treat, I will have a treat, I will have a treat). It’s pretty alarming and has caused a lot of stress at home for everyone and tension between me and my. This happens probably 6 days a week (sometimes multiple a day) and last anywhere from 5 minutes to 45 minutes.
My husband and I did a few parental guidance sessions with a psychologist which helped and at least got us on the same page. We were on the waiting list for a spot at that same practice for individual counseling sessions for our daughter and just got a spot. We had our first session with the counselor last week and I have a lot of questions. She mentioned that we are describing a lot of signs of ADHD. We had talked to a psychologist at a different practice a few months ago (but didn’t go with her for various reasons) and she also mentioned ADHD. I’ve done a bit of internet googling since then and I’m thinking at least some of the symptoms fit. If that’s the case, should we be going through our pediatrician? A psychologist? A psychiatrist? The person my daughter is scheduled to see if a LSW, which now that I’m doing more research doesn’t seem right to me.
Also, my daughter has done well in school so far. Our report from her K teacher was that she was “bossy” and tended to talk a lot in class. Nothing along the lines of she can’t sit still, etc. She loves to read and can sit quietly reading. Reading is one of the main things that I can do to calm her down and I’ll often suggest that we snuggle up and read if she is in the midst of a tantrum. It works sometimes. She can also follow instructions and pay attention in her activities and sports. Could it still be ADHD even if the main issues manifest at home? Is this something that will eventually get worse and start to affect other areas if we don’t get treatment?
After years of going back and forth about whether we should do something I’m finally recognizing that some of her issues are not normal and we need help, but I’m unsure how to best help her.
I posted on Friday but got stuck in mod so I’m trying again:
Any tips or tricks for figuring out a carseat set-up with three across? I’m pregnant with my third child and trying to figure out how this is going to work. We will have two convertible seats (one forward facing and one rear facing) and an infant carrier.
We have a minivan and SUV but we don’t need access to the third row in either. Putting a kiddo in the third row isn’t an option, at least for awhile, as I can’t get back there to buckle him in.
Help! How do people do this?
Aaaaugh. Our household has so far avoided COVID. Kiddo’s BFF just came down with it and kiddo was definitely exposed. Kiddo has symptoms but we’d chalked it up to the booster she got over the weekend. Rapid test is negative and symptoms are improving. I’m supposed to get on a plane tomorrow for a work trip I don’t want to take. I am at elevated risk for complications and long COVID. On the one hand, if kiddo does get sick I’d rather be out of the line of fire while she’s most contagious. On the other hand, if she’s already exposed me I don’t want to get sick while I’m out of town. I also don’t trust my husband to take appropriate precautions and remain well so he can care for a sick kid on his own. Assuming kiddo is negative again tomorrow morning, WWYD?
We bought a house (yay!). and are remodeling the bathroom before we move in. We have a general contractor but I think I still have to do make a lot of decisions. How do I decide on tiles, fixtures, faucets, etc? Are there inexpensive designers? Have you used an online service? The house was built in the 1920s and I’d like to be true to the time period I think?
I realize this has nothing to do with parenting but I basically never go to the main site anymore.