Washable Wednesday: Rodera Colorblock Pleat Front Shirt
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The Half-Yearly Nordstrom Sale begins today, and there are some great finds for classic, conservative wear. I’m drooling over this chic, machine washable blouse from Hugo Boss — I love the pleats, the black contrast detail, and the sale — 40% off. It was $265, but is now $159 (limited sizes, alas). BOSS ‘Rodera’ Colorblock Pleat Front Shirt
Stay tuned over at Corporette for a more thorough roundup of the sale later this morning — in the meantime note that there are big sales on maternity clothes, denim, kids’ clothes, and kids’ shoes.
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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?
It may be too late to be asking on this thread, but here goes: Where did you find good maternity workout wear? I run and take body pump type classes. I’m growing out of my shorts and leggings and tops too (but I can probably make those work for awhile). I’d love to find some place with a decent selection in maternity sizes, but I’m not seeing a whole lot available. I picked up a pair of maternity yoga pants from Motherhood, but they’re okay at best and they had very limited options. Maybe I just need to size up a few sizes?
I’m a semi-regular poster, going anon for this.
I am hoping someone out there can relate to this and offer me some comfort. I am just over 20 weeks pregnant, and had my anatomy scan a few days ago. My OB reviewed the scan, and pronounced it normal despite a single finding of a spot on the heart. She explained that a single marker was not abnormal and did not elevate my risk of any chromosomal abnormalities. But she asked if I’d like a referral to genetics to discuss it, and I accepted the referral.
Fast forward to yesterday, I get a call from genetics saying they reviewed the scan and also found short femur bones, which is another “marker” that, taken together with the heart spot, elevates my risk by ten-fold — so what was a risk of 1/800 after my screening bloodwork is now much much higher. She recommended that I take the NIPT cell-free DNA test, which I took this morning. We won’t have results until late next week.
I am here feeling paralyzed by fear and anger. Fear, of course, that something is wrong with my precious baby, who I can already feel moving around inside me. Angry because I pushed my OB to do the cell-free testing months ago, which she refused to allow because I am “only” 34 and my bloodwork-NT screening came back normal. Now I’m right where I feared I might be — obviously showing, feeling the baby, and terrified that he might have something terribly wrong with him.
Has anyone been in a situation like this before? I’d love to hear stories from either perspective. I am so scared, confused, and fearful for this very-much-wanted pregnancy.
Hello ladies – question for nursing mamas. I went about 7 hours last night without pumping or nursing (my husband usually takes one night shift with a bottle) and when I woke up around 4am, my right boob was SO sore and hard in one spot. It’s happened before, but it always goes away after I nurse. However, it didn’t go away after I nursed her this time, so then I pumped after and it was still the same. After another nursing session and a hot shower, there’s no change. The question is whether I should (1) continue our normal routine tonight with my husband taking a bottle session and me going one long stretch without nursing or (2) either nurse or pump when I would normally skip a feed. The only reason I’m considering #1 is because I wonder if it would ultimately make things worse by not allowing my body to get used to one long night stretch. Thoughts?
OK, on to a topic that is completely foreign to me….cars.
We need to replace my SO’s 14-year-old Nissan Xterra, which has served him well and which he has maintained admirably, but is now more trouble than it’s worth. At the same time I am selling my beloved Mini Cooper. Minis are the only cars I’ve ever owned and are perfect for me, but having a Mini just isn’t practical right now and honestly, we don’t need two cars.
I asked my SO to do some research about what car he thinks we should get, since cars really aren’t my thing. He has come up with the Mazda CX-5. I have no experience with Mazdas and none of my friends own one so am wondering whether any of you fine ladies have – do you like them? Have you found them dependable and safe, and practical with a toddler? The Mazda CX-5 seems to have good reviews but I am looking for actual personal experiences.
Thank you!
Yay working moms!!! Did anyone else read about the new study from Harvard Business School re positive effects of a working mom on children? Short version: daughters of working moms are more likely to perform better in the workplace, earn more and attain higher career levels. Sons of working moms are more likely to participate around the house when they are adults.
It was a happy read for me.
Honestly, decide your budget first, and then go from there. Those items are like cars in that there are very good options in what I’d consider the budget, midrange, and luxury price points.
Personally, I love the Uppababy brand for strollers. They didn’t have the car seat when I bought mine, but graco and chicco both seem like perennial favorites and have reasonably priced extra bases. I liked my Pali crib/furniture set, but the big box stores sell nice ones as do Land of Nod/Pottery Barn – it all depends on what you want to spend.
I am at 16 weeks and would like to start looking for baby things soon while I have energy and it’s not crazy hot out. I’m thinking of the bigger items: stroller, crib and car seat. Does it make sense to do a lot of researching about these items before shopping or is it helpful to just walk around a big store and get a feel for what is out there first? I wouldn’t go in to buy without research, to clarify, but just to get a sense of what’s out there.
Mayday, mamas! My son (who’s 2 years 4 months old) has devolved into MAJOR tantrum behavior lately and it’s just about killing me. He has an older sister (5 years 5 months) and I’m 34 weeks pregnant with kid #3. Lately, he has been UNBEARABLE — mostly crying/screaming over and over “I want Daddy” when Daddy is, in fact, just as available as he’s always been (perhaps even moreso, since my husband is doing a lot more of the literal and figurative heavy lifting and I go into the final stretch of this pregnancy). My husband can be in the next room — going to the bathroom, taking a shower, watching TV, whatever — and our son can and will just randomly freak out. Basically I expect temper tantrums at all times, which is throwing both me and my husband for a loop since our daughter had what I’d consider a “normal” number of these (i.e. NOT multiple times each day). I’m also typically responsible for dropping DS off at daycare, which has become a major ordeal as of late.
I’ve noticed that DS is better on the weekends when we’re able to spend more time as a family and he’s not at daycare all day — and FWIW, daycare says they’ve seen ZERO tantrums from him in the past few weeks, which is so weird to me (but I trust and totally believe them). At home, in addition to “I want Daddy,” he’ll scream and cry for things like gatorade/a juice box, his favorite movie, etc. I’m rapidly starting to not like my child (which of course makes me feel guilty). We’ve tried time-outs, time in his crib, ignoring it, etc. Help!
Okay, morning sickness has hit. I’ve read a bunch of tips on what to try eating/drinking, but I’m at a loss when it comes to getting through my work day. I spend an average of 4 hours a day in meetings and at least a couple hours are consecutive. Three days into all-day morning sickness and so far what is working for me is eating something cracker/pretzel-like every hour with some oj. Do I excuse myself for a moment, run to my desk and have a one minute snack? Do I hold off on food if it feels awkward to leave and bring a juice with me (which seems less weird and loud than crunchy carbs)?
My boss is awesome and understanding and I plan to tell her by the end of the first trimester, but that feels so far away right now. Any other work related morning sickness advice?
Ok, I clicked over to the Nordstrom sale to look at the shoes and saw these: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-kay-dale-wedge-sandal-little-kid-big-kid/3853588?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Cognac&resultback=2200
Is anyone as shocked and outraged as I am that heels like that are being marketed to little girls? Can someone with older kids reassure me that kids to don’t actually wear shoes like that, it’s just a silly thing for sale at Nordstrom, so I don’t pack up my daughter and move to a hippie commune where everyone wears unisex jumpsuits and bare feet?
Has anyone worn Jockey Skimmies far into their pregnancy? Mine are pretty stretchy in the belly area but I’m wondering if I should size up if I purchase more. I’m not much of a dresses person in the summer due to chafing, but they just seem so much easier right now than dealing with pants. I’m happy with the Skimmies but would take any other recommendations.
I’m 40 weeks today. This baby can get out anytime she feels like it. Preferably now.
Any ideas for a 2 year old birthday party? DS is turning 2 this summer, and I’m at a loss for what to do. He has his daycare buddies and his weekend buddies (our friends’ kids), but I also don’t want to overwhelm him (or us!) with a big to-do. We have a big yard, and we’re in a city with lots of museums and park options too. Any insight on what to do, and how to balance his daycare friends versus our close friends and their kids?