Maternity Monday: Twist-Front Bodycon Dress
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I lived in dresses from Old Navy when I was pregnant! I liked that they were machine washable and that they had fun colors, and in general I was really happy with them. This one looks lovely, particularly if you’re bored to death of black or navy dresses. It’s only $34, and you can get a lot of wear out of it by adding neutrals like black or white and fun colors like green accents if you really want to go to town. There are lots of good maternity options at Old Navy right now, including this dress and this dress. Pictured: Maternity Twist-Front Bodycon Dress.
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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?
Today, my leaning in is not quitting. Mondays are the worst. I feel like Garfield. How early can I leave?
Book Recommendation?: I have 2.5-3 hours in the car today and tomorrow. I’m planning on listening to a book on audible there and back. I’d love a good story about a woman/girl finding herself or a good romance (something like The Royal We) with no heavy downers. I have enough heavy stuff going on in my life that I’d like a bit of an escape.
I hope this isn’t too late in the day for responses but can we discuss pacifiers? Specifically, how did you get your kid to quit theirs? My daughter is very attached to hers. I sort of thought we would be able to part ways with it gradually but she still won’t sleep without it and wants it during the day too. When I try to not give it to her she will put literally everything else in her mouth so in many ways it’s better with a pacified. On the other hand, it’s not good for her teeth or her speech development probably, so I’m thinking we should do something. FWIW, she’s ~ 16 months.
Since today is a day for random clothing questions – does anyone have a recommendation for good sweatpants or lounge pants for a petite person with curvy hips? I’m looking for something that I can wear to get the mail or do laundry in the communal facilities, so can’t be clingy pajama material. I’ve tried a couple things from Lands End, and they didn’t fit well to start with and have now faded/pilled beyond my comfort level. My only presentable sweat pants are winter running pants from Athleta that are way too hot for general lounging.
I’m being considered for a terrific position that would, in the words of my boss, be an ideal next step in my career. But…I have to turn it down. My husband is starting a new job in a couple of weeks that is a total dream job for him, but that involves a completely unpredictable schedule with lots of very late nights/weekends. I currently have a job that is a perfect mom job — high visibility, challenging work, enough pay, and almost complete flexibility. With two preschoolers at home, we need someone taking point on kid stuff and I already volunteered for that to be me so my husband can take this job (and seriously he needs to take it — it’s the kind that rarely comes around, opens tons of doors down the road, and has been his dream for as long as I’ve known him). It’s just one of those days when it’s clear that having it all means sometimes not having every single thing you want. (And, no, there’s no way to manage us both taking new jobs. I’m not looking for help, just venting. The position I’m being considered for is also unpredictable and we’re unwilling to have our kids that reliant on nannies etc. Of all the options, the path we’re taking is the best and I’m happy. Next time it’s my turn. But, man, trade-offs.)
Struggling with the decision to get baby’s tongue-tie clipped (or not). DD is almost 3 months and has never had a strong s*ck reflex (not sure if that will put me in moderation?). She has a tongue and lip tie and a poor latch, but has been gaining weight and doesn’t cause me much discomfort. Weight gained has slowed down recently, though, and I’m concerned it will continue to get worse. I don’t want to subject her to an unnecessary procedure. But I also don’t want to wait until it’s a crisis (e.g. she stops gaining weight entirely), and I understand it’s better to do earlier than later. My LC says it’s a borderline case since she’s gaining on the low side of average for now. Not sure what my question is, but does anyone have thoughts to share? Did anyone have a frenectomy done and regret it?
Looking for tips/advice for working out in the AM before work. I have always worked out at night after work. After #2 came, I switched to working out at home with streaming classes, which I like. But #2 is a year old and I cannot get into a reliable nightly workout groove. I am either too tired by the time the bedtime routines are finished, or I’m cleaning/prepping for the next day, cooking, or dealing with preschooler coming out of his room every 5-10 minutes! So, I’m thinking of trying to make it work in the AM. I will have to get up hella-early but at this point, what’s a little less sleep, right? Other than setting everything up the night before and sleeping in my workout clothes, what are your favorite hacks for early morning workouts?
For those of you with a nanny, do you give her Good Friday off? It’s my first year with a nanny and my family is Jewish. She is Christian and attends church weekly. I’m just not sure what observance entails and how reasonable/expected it is to offer it as a day off?
I am so demoralized that I just want to quit. For my first few years in this job, I was a rockstar. Then a series of family and personal crises hit. I held it together for a while but things started to crumble about two or three years ago. Within the past few weeks I had just started to make progress towards getting things back on track after barely keeping my head above water for so long. Then another crisis hit and derailed me again. And now I just overheard my former mentor offering a great opportunity, which in better times would have gone to me, to a smug younger colleague who is the new rock star because she has a perfect, easy life and is never distracted. How can I ignore this, keep my head down, and focus on getting my own sh!t together?
Related to the above jeans discussion, jeans recommendations for someone whose butt has entirely disappeared while breastfeeding?! It’s a problem.
So, tell me about Waldorf.
My husband mentioned this weekend that he would really like to send our sons to the local Waldorf school rather than public. From my initial research it seems like it lines up with our parenting philosophy (yes we are those annoying people whose kids don’t watch TV). It seems like it would be a great fit for my older sons personality, and I shelfishly would love to automatically have other parent friends with the same values as us.
Anything I should look for/keep in mind as we start to research? Anyone have a kid in Waldorf? Or decide not to do it for some reason?
Just starting research and wanted to go in with eyes wide open.
Silly question, but I work in an analytical finance job. Im about to head out for a 4 month maternity leave and paranoid I won’t remember how to do analytical heavy parts of my job when I return. Is it like a riding a bike or did you do anything on maternity leave to keep skills fresh?
Just need to rant about the (older woman) secretary in my office who just must comment on my pregnant body. No, it’s not any more acceptable to comment on the size of a pregnant woman’s a** than a non-pregnant woman’s a**. Don’t want to escalate and generate ill will before going out on maternity leave, but so ready to not have to deal with it.
I feel like this has been discussed before but I can’t find the thread. Good weekend destinations from DC? Looking to get away this weekend, and would prefer not to drive more than 2 hours. I was thinking Harper’s Ferry, but not sure how much there is for little kids to do (kids are 2 and 4). I was also thinking Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, but was worried it might be crazy crowded with spring break. We’re hoping to spend time outdoors and do some walking and enjoy the sunshine.
Any ideas appreciated, thank you!
Any suggestions on where to buy generic clothes to fit an American Girl doll? DD got one for Christmas and wants PJs, extra outfits, etc., and I don’t really want to shell out for the name brand stuff at Toys R Us, but my searches at Target and Walmart, which have their own lines of American Girl-like dolls, are coming up empty.