Maternity Monday: Draped Sheath Dress
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Oooh: hot dress from Motherhood Maternity — Macy’s has it in red, while Motherhood Maternity itself has it in both red and an abstract black-and-white print. I like the asymmetric fold detail and the pleating at the top of the dress — it’s a nice way to add some visual interest without drawing too much attention. The dress is $39.98. Motherhood Maternity Draped Sheath Dress
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Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
I’m in the US, and was 34 when I was pregnant. At least in my part of the country (CA), DNA testing for anyone over 35 is standard. Most of my friends who were offered it decided to do it. I didn’t qualify at 10 weeks because I was too young, but I wound up having the test done later when the 20-week ultrasound showed a potential problem. The test came back negative for all trisomies and confirmed the sex. It was accurate.
Prenatal DNA testing has only recently been made available in my country this year, so doctors´experiences are extremely limited. Is it standard/ common in the US? Did you test for everything possible and your results turn out to be reliable? How early/ late did you test? And did you test without any specific medical reason or after an iffy ultrasound? Apparently, doctors in my country do not offer testing before 14 weeks, and only reluctantly if the 12-weeks-ultrasound looked ok.
I’m only 8.5 weeks, but it has been a rough one so far. It’s my first pregnancy, so it’s hard to know what’s “normal” (from what I understand, everything and nothing is). I have been so sick all the time, so tired all the time – it’s making me feel a little depressed. I am not taking my migraine meds so I’ve been having headaches occasionally, which takes me mentally back to a period of bad depression when they were out of control. It’s tough feeling so unproductive at work, and heading home every night to crash on the couch. I’m so sick of TV and the couch! I’m 35, so I don’t know if that’s just taking a toll on me or what, but I keep telling myself in a few weeks it’s going to get better….right??
Mainly just posting my woes because we haven’t told many people yet, and it feels really alone. I’m a person who blames myself for taking “me” time, so it’s been really hard to watch my laundry pile up, watch my husband do all the dishes, look at my pile of Christmas cards that haven’t been sent….ugh. It’s been a difficult time.
Hi ladies,
Have you ever considered becoming a stay at home mom? What was your internal dialogue like? Why did you eventually decide to continue working? I ask because I am a first time mom to an 8 month old, and I am a big law associate. My husband is an even bigger law associate, and I’m starting to wonder if I should seriously consider staying at home. I know I need to think about both short and long term benefits/consequences, but just wondering what kinds of discussions you may have had with yourself and/or your spouse if you ever considered staying at home.
Just curious… How long did it take after weaning to have your period return? My kiddo has been weaned for a month and a half, and still nothing. (Pregnancy tests are negative, so it’s not that!)
Any suggestions for weaning baby from the bottle? My little one is going to be one in two weeks. We depend on the bottle at night and for his one nap, sometimes in the morning if he’s extra cranky. Also use it when he occasionally wakes up at night, though he sleeps through the night pretty regularly. Otherwise, he is a good eater and doesn’t need the bottle throughout the day.
Any suggestions for a maternity half slip? My dresses and tights all stick to my tights and cause horrible bunching. I think the featured dress today would have that same issue.
I recently lateraled into a new biglaw position – and just found out I am pregnant. Ah! This wasnt exactly planned – we have a ten month old and were just not having the conversation yet. I am nervous about telling my job (in a few months). I get full maternity benefits but it feels ifffy. I would have been trying in around four months anyways though. Would love encouragment though.
Also, 18 month age difference between siblings? Fun for the kids right?!
My turns-3-this-week (eek!) son is going to be a ring bearer in my brother’s wedding next week. He’s really smart and usually takes instruction well, but I’m worried that he’s going to get nervous and upset when the big event comes (as he did when he realized that we were actually putting him on Santa’s lap yesterday). Any tips for preparing him? We’ll do a rehearsal the night before.